Take two radio pals who've lived long enough to know better (but sometimes don't), have gained wisdom, dropped some filters and just want to talk with you about...everything, and you have Gracefully and Frankly. Erin and Lisa share personal takes on their AND your experiences, hot topics and a lot of love. Made possible by enVypillow.com. Use the promo code GF for 10% off all purchases. Presented by SierraSil.com. Use the promo code GF for 14% off all online purchases. Email Erin and Lisa to ...
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The Trade Up Podcast is your guide to understanding, navigating, and excelling in the world of a career in the trades. Join John Finan and Lisa Brandt, co-authors of TRADE UP, as they delve into why the trades stand out as a compelling career choice for the younger generation. Uncover the various pathways leading to a successful entry into the trades and gain insights on how to thrive in this field. Tune in to hear firsthand experiences from individuals thriving in the industry.
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Sports editorial "Two Minutes Out of the Box" with Mike Stubbs, voice of the London Knights. Daily intelligent and entertaining commentary on pro sports from London, Ontario's number-one station for news, talk and sports. Listen to First Thing with Mike Stubbs & Lisa Brandt, weekday mornings on NewsTalk 1290 CJBK. #ldnont
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Ep 136 - the show must go on, and does. A Dad joke in memory of Erin’s late father, why we mourn celebs like Ozzy & Malcolm, a hilarious “great minds think alike” story and a Canadian group that helps seniors with dogs. Awwwwww! (heart emoji) Plus we have new mugs (coffee, not faces) & T-shirts for you to check out at gracefullyandfrankly.com. Enjo…
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Canadian chocolate – it melts in your mouth AND in your hands! In episode 135, why one brand is discontinued while another is more popular than ever. Science shows we're born with only two fears and the rest come from our experiences. And would you go on a lifelong cruise instead of into a retirement home? We weigh the pros and cons. Listen free, t…
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In this week’s Ep 134: why you should never just phone someone under 30 without warning! Info you need on what drinking does as we age, plus when ARE we old, anyway? (We vote NEVAH!!!!) Hear why Lisa & Erin are the TWITS this week, a cheery voicemail from Claire, and who’s put on fighting pants twice this week. Enjoy the show free thanks to enVypil…
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This week, we'll share things we learned about YOU from our G&F survey and reveal the name of our merch winner! We've got good news for coffee drinkers, 3 cosmetics that dermatologists say are worth your $, and a bit of Stoicism wisdom. Plus Queenager voicemails via www.gracefullyandfrankly.com. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and Sierrasil.c…
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Our Canadian pride is on display as our country prepares to turn 158! Buying Canadian is still foremost in our minds and grocery carts. Also this week, Jaws' 50th birthday, and some of the sneaky things that happen when we get older. Plus TWITS - an all-Canadian version! It's the last week of our survey and your chance to win G and F swag! Find the…
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Summer starts tomorrow, but Lisa fears she’s becoming a mole person! What keeping a paper grocery list says about you, things WE think should’ve been fixed years ago (looking at YOU cereal bags & vacuum cords) plus a listener’s best sunscreens (including a Canadian brand). You’ve just one more week to win fun G&F swag via our survey: answer under “…
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We’ve got a joke, TWITS (This Week In Totally Stupid), Men’s Mental Health Month, the best answer to “WhY nO sTrAiGhT pRiDe?” plus talking the realities of a loved one slipping away, having a say in your parents’ care home, and SO much more. This one’s a banger, so don’t miss it: listen free, thanks our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. …
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This week: the scoop on sorbet, sherbet & ice cream (sorry in advance for the drooling). Why we say WHEE for aging with Vitamin D, the twisted sister dynamic, a fascinating fact about waterlogged fingers (eyeball emoji) and another super listener call to share. Join the fun, listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com and leave a voicem…
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“Can we TALK?” Ways to help you do just that in only 30 seconds! Also in Ep 128 Lisa & Erin examine the no-go zone when it comes to weight, debut This Week In Stupid, learn the ABCs of UVAs (and Bs), and promise a LOT of laughs. Visit us and leave a message at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com. Listen free thanks to SierraSil.com and enVyillow.com. Subs…
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Would YOU talk to an AI shrink? Lisa did! Erin gets a pro’s take on gluing her own tooth, Lisa's down ’n’ dirty (in her garden) and why US flags in her home town are making Erin see more RED than white & blue. LISTEN FREE, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Read, shop & record a call at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com. #gardening #dentistry #…
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In Ep 126: Science says let your doggone pup sniff! Lisa’s thumbs-up cataract aftermath, and why Erin should be Secretary of Stupid in the new Canadian cabinet. What simple things do YOU find hard that everyone else seems to do easily? Recommending a terrific read for the May 24 weekend (details at voiceoflisabrandt.com), and why aren’t gas doors o…
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If you don’t laugh during Ep 125, they should read your will! The science of music making you tingle and of, um, fart walking. Why Lisa’s soon to be a sight for sore eyes (in a good way), Lisa buys the three-legged veggie, bistro-quality carrot prep & lots more. Listen FREE thanks to SierraSil.com and EnVyPillow.com. #Podcast #laughter #fartwalking…
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Kicking off May by taking you behind the scenes with 1st-time poll worker Erin: how it's all done from A (adding) to X (marking) ballots. And the good, bad & potentially ugly who came through. Also in Ep 124, how to evict a song stuck in your head. And the many lessons we learned from Bugs Bunny & pals. Join us free thanks to envypillow.com and sie…
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This week: a voicemail question from Sharon gets us talking about the beauty that surrounds us and how the world is taking notice! Also in Ep #123, eating your veggies - asparagus & lettuce (with caution). Colours that make us more productive. How it went for the dogs & the humans on Erin's trip to Ottawa and more! Join us for all things G&F at gra…
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Lots of coffee needed as we roll into Easter weekend! Erin's Dottie and Livi are taking their first flight as the family visits Ontario & guess who's nervous about it? What went wrong with Weight Watchers as it heads toward bankruptcy. Just WHO is making those pricey designer handbags? Erin shares her RCM-PJs story. And we'll tell you about the 100…
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We’ve got good health on the brain in Ep 121 with science-backed ways to keep your grey matter sparkling! It’s Erin’s turn for the Colbert Questionert - you’ll love the sweet moment where you hear her song pick. Can dogs go on cruises? Yeah…and NO. Plus enjoy Susan’s quirky voice message through GracefullyandFrankly.com where you listen to the show…
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In Episode 120 we take it all on - a well known breastaurant goes bankrupt, what to do about 23andMe, and Lisa takes a whiz of a quiz. Some spiritual signs from the other side? And pressuring Canadian celebs to step up - and who’s doing it best, plus a great call from our voicemail to share. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and …
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In this week's laughs, gasps and gaffes: Erin's hanging out with David Beckham (?!) we both have eye-opening medical stories (gotta love being 50+) and doing that thing that scares you every day…for a MONTH. Listen free thanks to EnVyPillow.com and SierraSil.com. And visit us at GracefullyandFrankly.com. Have a look at our #Queenager T’s, and arty …
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In Ep 118 we start off laughing and go from there thanks to Lisa’s bad picture day and Erin’s accidentally spicy lady parts! A listener questions the “honour walk” from seniors’ homes, welcoming #spring today with energy hygiene and an egg trick, plus talking “astroturfing.” Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com, at www.gracefully…
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In Ep 117, Erin proves you CAN go home again! Memories of Hudson's Bay in better times, the fuzzy area about using a Firestick, a NEW G&F #podcast listener leaves a cheesy voicemail, and DESSERT STOMACH is a thing - in a good way?!? Send us your take, listen, shop and more at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and S…
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Tiling Her Own Path: Jada Finch on Trades, Art, and Independence
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24:07On this episode of The Trade Up Podcast, John Finan talks with Jada Finch, a 21-year-old professional tiler who started at just 15 and now runs her own company. Jada shares how she balanced full-time work during COVID schooling, converted a bus into a camper, and approaches tiling as an art form. She discusses the freedom her career choice has give…
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In Ep 116: In praise of a new tea benefit, at what age we need a measles shot re-up, Erin's joyride and the times we both lost our radio stations a LOT of money. PLUS don’t miss how a G & F listener did her best Lisa impression - and not in a good way - in her own words. Shelve the sh*tshow for a bit and listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypi…
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Ep 115 This week: a no-buyFriday and what it means for Canadians, putting “CROSS!" in Cross Country Check-up, Erin’s MacGyver moment, and a great call to us from an Ontario poll worker. Maybe you’ll meet Pauline today - and PLEASE VOTE STRATEGICALLY! Check out our new website: GracefullyandFrankly.com and have your say there, maybe be on next week’…
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Smart Trades: AI Insights & the Future of Canadian Universities
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25:22On this episode of The Trade Up Podcast, John explains what he's learning about Artificial Intelligence and how it applies to skilled trades and to business owners like himself. Plus, John shares his forward-thinking insights on the future of Canadian universities, highlighting pivotal changes in higher education that could make skilled trades an e…
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This week, how Erin won Wife of The Year! The latest boycotts, reading the tea leaves for flights/stays, SNL50 moments we loved (and you did, too) plus how at 60+ we’ve BOTH gotten into something VERY surprising to us. OH - be sure to listen to the very end - BIG news on our end that’s GREAT news for you! Listen free thanks to EnVyPillow.com and Si…
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Today is GALentine’s Day and in Ep 113 gal pals Lisa & Erin side-eye judgy shoppers, discuss what NOT to buy at a dollar store, plus tell the story of the disappearing credit card. A peek inside a Netflix series about a wellness influencer who duped millions - and the time Erin was a mark for a weight-loss scam! Grab a coffee and listen in free, th…
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These Queenagers' hearts are slathered in maple syrup today! It's all about Canadian pride in EP 112, including the BEST way to determine whether a product is really Canadian, reaction from insightful (and funny) minds on both sides of the border, and a day of action affecting us that's probably news to you! Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com an…
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Welcome to Season 2 of The Trade Up Podcast! On this episode, Lisa and John tackle the age-old question: Are younger workers really lazy? You might think you know the answer, but the surprising reason behind this stereotype will have you rethinking generational divides. They also discuss the growing trend of younger students entering trades program…
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Ep 110 of Gracefully and Frankly has your favourite queenagers bridging the gap between Gen Z and Boomers by sharing realities of both generations. Also, the health benefits of humming! A viral video is helping adoptable pets in Springfield, Ohio. Cottage cheese is having a moment and feedback on a wonderful charitable organization that helps peopl…
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Topics in Ep 109 - Erin & Lisa discuss the benefits of timing your coffee, and what’s preventing Cdn snowbirds from taking flight this year. Other than her dog, the one thing Lisa valued most and lost when her home was hit by fire years ago, #LetThem have an opinion, but tell ‘em to keep it to themselves - plus SO much more. Listen free, thanks to …
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Ep 108 arrives during the biggest week of the year for divorce filings in Canada - we'll tell you why. The Anti-Diet is a concept/book that Erin's reading, while Lisa is following the fitness advice of a gentle personal trainer. The easy math behind eating processed foods & drinking alcohol. Proof that Siri IS eavesdropping, plus your feedback! Fre…
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Start out 2025 with a laugh (or several) as Lisa Brandt & Erin Davis begin their 3rd season of @GracefullyandFrankly. This week: maintaining sanity in an upside-down world thanks to the Let Them Theory - and why it’s not just giving up. Gratitude post-its/diaries, frantic felines/pups thanks to fireworks (ugh) and why we won’t be sampling Lisa’s ch…
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Happy Boxing Day, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or THURSDAY! It's an ALL-NEW, no-leftovers (except the food kind) edition of Gracefully and Frankly! Listen to two Queenagers, all out of fa-la-la-la-las, but full of laughter. #Queenagers #RIP #Celebs #leftovers #NEW #NoReruns Gracefully & Frankly is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and Sierra…
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Watch & listen here for what’s coming up in a rum-balls-to-the-wall episode of Gracefully & Frankly that includes the Erin & Mike holiday classic(ish), the WORST wine, "reverse gifting" and MORE! Freee, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #Queenagers #GracefullyandFrankly #podcast #laughter Gracefully & Frankly is free, thanks to our wonder…
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This week, Erin takes an unexpected trip for purely medicinal reasons! And we learn how traveling with CBD - even by RX - is a no-no. Mocha Mousse and the "ugly" rule in home decor. You're probably already doing it (and that's not an insult)! Another "word of the year” + your feedback via text/audio messaging. Thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil…
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Ep 103 has Erin arriving safely in SoCal - how it went on the all-EV journey. Advent calendars: they're not just for cheap chocolate! What we're watching now, including Erin's Wicked experience. A big booze company goes bust (is it OUR fault?!) another "word of the year" (can you relate?) and YOUR feedback via email AND audio! Free thanks to enVypi…
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Ep 102 - Queenagers Lisa & Erin have a laugh about Erin’s “small business” tale. FREE books daily? We found ‘em! Why co-piloting is tough on a partnership, a masseur who spilled EVERYTHING on Lisa...and when NOT to drink coffee. AS IF! Listen FREE thanks to sierrasil.com and enVypillow.com. #massage #confessions #coffee #health #laughter #podcast #…
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This week Queenagers Erin & Lisa talk ENGAGEMENT rings: a gift or a contract, and what one judge decided. TWO big movies open tomorrow (we have clips and convo), what to watch if you’re news-free, more terrific listener feedback, and STEEP learning curves for the 60+ crowd: Threads? Bluesky? Hide in bed? Listen FREE, thanks to enVypillow.com and Si…
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It's our 100th episode and we're celebrating! These Queenagers have great things "in store" and a new way to send us your feedback. We're talking about letting things go Love Actually style, faking it until we make it, moving ourselves to Threads, and holding in anger - how it goes when we finally let some go! Plus a funny listener email about a tr…
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Your Emotional Support Canadians don’t usually talk politics but EVERYTHING’s unusual this week - including Erin being approached to run. Lots of laughs, too, with the mad rush to get Erin to the airport, and a hilarious listener email inspired by last week’s FB Live. (The link to that FB Live is https://youtu.be/poFP0QkFeRM?si=PdIRLUa6Vh6YZtgI). B…
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A brand new Ep 97 awaits: the buzz about older kids at the door tonight, Erin leaves something VERY important behind on her big trip, and Lisa meets one of her idols! We overheard “Strangers on a Train” chatting about scariest Halloween movie - your thoughts? And how secretive should you be about risqué content on your device in public? Listen free…
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Ep. 96 offers a peek inside the latest advice on handling the candy haul. Why DO more women than men watch true-crime shows? Some must-watch suggestions featuring a road trip and a disgraced prince. And following up Ep 95’s discussion about anxiety from Erin's therapist & our listener email! Our FB LIVE from Port Stanley (ooh!) happens Fri Nov 1, 7…
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Always looking to clear your calendar and NOT go out? You’re not alone (but maybe you want to be). OOH! One of us read the new Lisa Marie/Riley Keogh book - listen in. BOO! Have you heard of Boo Bags/Baskets? Fun gifty ideas NOT just for Halloween…PLUS we announce an upcoming Facebook Live. Listen to Episode 95 FREE thanks to enVypillow.com and Sie…
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Episode 94 is all about gratitude as we approach Thanksgiving weekend. Science shows being thankful changes our brains for the better. We talk turkey about cooking the perfect bird and a sneaky side dish. Why Canada ranks high on the happiness scale. And how airport security took Erin out of her comfort zone. We're thankful that you listen! And we'…
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It's the "season of birthdays" for BOTH Queenagers Lisa & Erin and there's a word for when you turn the same age as the year you were born. (1962-62!) It's not all in your DNA when it comes to dementia - there are preventive measures you can take. We'll explore the idea of dining out alone. And we learn the dos and don'ts of stacking a dishwasher. …
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This week on Ep 92 with Lisa & Erin: one of us is doing the podcast on the road AND having a birthday today so cake’s on us! Keeping up energy as we age, how to pursue your passion or Ikigai, did Tupper”ware out" its welcome, and a turncoat in the family! Listen free thanks to SierraSil.com and EnVypillow.com. Gracefully & Frankly is free, thanks t…
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In Ep 91 Lisa and Erin are talking the cycle of perfectionism, the absolute perfection of Dan & Eugene Levy, the “magic bra trick” - do you do it? Lisa’s death threats (yep) and pets: do we baby them TOO much, and what about the declawing issue? Listen and weigh in. Free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #pets #love #perfectionism #Queena…
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In Ep 90 Lisa Brandt & Erin Davis cover it all: from the right way to nap to romance in the food aisles! Been a victim of “breadcrumbing?” (Bet you have.) Why indoor footwear may be a sole-saver and what’s this: decorating your fridge INSIDE??? Listen FREE, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #queenagers #podcast #fridgescaping #shoes #deco…
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In Ep 89 we ask would you PAY to attend a wedding? Lisa's cheese dreams have almost come true but at one store chain they're locking up the fromage! You've heard of the Bucket List; this list rhymes with bucket but it's things you would NEVER do again! All that and more FREE thanks to EnVyPillow.com and SierraSil.com. #cheese #podcast #queenagers #…
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Ep 88 is sounding GREAT - an app to help groups meet for meals (would you?), the shot that could help stave off dementia, the reasons for our triggers (does feedback feel like criticism?), JOY as a strategy...and is it rude to ask when someone’s gonna retire? LOTS of great convo - and you - all FREE, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and Sier…
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