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Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp115: Being Early (yuck), the Nuance of Names & Visiting FamilyAndrea and Lorilee both hate being early and Andrea shares some times on not being too early or too late (results vary). They chat about their names, and the names of their children and also discuss the benefits of not staying with family while visiting them.Relevant Show Links:Can you guess the most popular names from when you were born?⁠a professional baby name consultant is begging parents to stop using these names⁠How not to be lateHow not to be early - just kidding there is no a...2025-06-2452 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp113: Work Frustrations, Talking Politics (or not) and Fashion HelpAndrea and Lorilee discuss how their jobs may or may not have been made easier by technology, talking or not talking politics with friends and spouse, and share their latest media consumption.Relevant Show Links:Lorilee’s Instagram follow @aysat_officielHybrid/ Remote working after CovidHow to Dress for your Body TypeWhat we are watching:Four SeasonsWear Whatever the F You WantWhat we are reading:The Woods by Harlan CobenThe Briar Club by...2025-05-2747 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp112: Ice Cream, Outdoor Furniture and Wardrobe MalfunctionsWith warmer weather come cooler treats and so Andrea and Lorilee talk about ice cream, of course! They discuss outdoor furniture and online shopping, and Lorilee confesses her most recent wardrobe malfunction. And a new segment is introduced - Beef of the Week.Relevant Show Links:Lorilee’s Dishes setAndrea’s Wish List ChairsLorilee’s Belt for your wardrobe malfunction needsWhat we are listening to:House of MaherWe'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Better...2025-05-1347 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp111: Fruit Nappies, ARFID and Separate BeddingLorilee contemplates new plates for her house, Andrea makes jokes about donating blood, and they discuss air-frying Easter candy (spoiler: not a fan).Relevant Show Links:Lorilee’s IKEA platesA Closer Look at Fruit NappiesSeparate Bedding Leads to Better SleepARFID - Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake DisorderWhat we are watching:Firefly LaneLove On the SpectrumBack In ActionWhat were reading:Still Foolin Them by Billy CrystalWe'd love to hear fr...2025-04-2946 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp110: Good Coffee, Family Birthday Parties & Roll KuchenAndrea & Lorilee bemoan the disappointment of their morning coffee today, both for different reasons. Andrea goes on a bit of a rant about food and expectations of deliciousness, and Lorilee talks about sibling sabotage.Relevant Show Links:Recipe for Roll Kuchen - Mennonite Girls Can Cook30 Simple Recipes for Delicious FoodMake Good Coffee at HomeWhat we are reading:Unromance by Erin ConnerThe Paradise Problem by Christina LaurenThe Caves of Perigord by Martin WalkerWhat we are listening...2025-04-1551 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp109: Footwear Redo, A Self-Care Tip & The Price of PopcornThis episode is heavy on the movie, podcast and book content! Andrea and Lorilee also chat about being too busy, and things they had to cut out of their lives.Relevant Show Links:Audio headbandColor Quest Coloring Book (actually not “extreme”)What we are reading:The Plan by Kendra AdachiSweet Magnolias Home in Carolina by Sherryl WoodsWhat we are listening to:The PopcastThe Bible RecapSmall Town DicksWhat we are watching:The...2025-04-0150 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp108: Spring Jacket Fashion, Homemade Pizza and Buying CanadianLorilee chats about her new purchases and making homemade pizza after a supper fail, Andrea tries a new food, and together they discuss buying Canadian products.Relevant Show Links:11 Trench Coat TrendsHow to Try (and like) New FoodsFrom made in Canada to product of Canada: How to make sense of Canadian labelsWhat we are watching:Grey AnatomyParadiseHe’s All ThatWhat we are reading:Assistant to Villian by Hannah Nicole MaehrerWe'd lo...2025-03-1841 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp107: Playdoh Revival, the Amish and When to Keep a SecretLorilee’s tween son brings out his Playdoh sets again, Andrea ponders the pros and cons of an Amish lifestyle, and the girls discuss when to keep a secret and the Canadian flag.Relevant Show LInks:PlayDoh SetsMAF Mission Aviation FellowshipNational Flag Day of CanadaWhat we are watching:Sweet MagnoliasXO KittyWhat we are reading:Reconnected by Carlos WhittakerWe'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@ou...2025-03-0439 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp106: Liquidation Shopping, Admitting Embarrassing Things & Being Called GrandmaAndrea & Lorilee ponder how to survive an economic downturn, Lorilee shares an embarrassing game she refuses to play and her thoughts on being called “Grandma Penner”.Related Show Links: Leland Klassen Date Night Comedy ShowWhat We are Watching: The Recruit Veronica MarsWhat we are reading: His Majesty’s Hope by Susan Alia Macneil The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley (audiobook) The God of the Woods by Liz MooreWe'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @better...2025-02-1834 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp105: Being Sick & Dosing and Diagnosing as a MomA regular catch up between friends! Andrea talks about being sick and making do with whatever is in the house and Lorilee identifies her son’s illness, as well as sharing TV and book recommendations. Related Show Links: Fifth Disease Is it ok to take expired medicine? (Spoiler: no) What We are Watching: Beast Games Superstore What we are reading: The Coworker by Frieda McFadden The Inmate by Frieda McFadden Is She Really Going Out with Him by Sophie Co...2025-02-0432 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp104: Itchy Feet, How AI is Bad & Looking Ahead to 2025After a holiday break, Andrea and Lorilee catch up with weird things their kids believe, their hopes for 2025 and try to understand how AI actually works.Related Show Links:How AI is draining our water resourcesWhy are my feet itchyThat Julie Girl on InstagramCommon mistakes in shampooing hairGet BWF merch hereWe'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2025-01-2132 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp103: BWF REWIND!Andrea and Lorilee are taking an extended break for the holidays, and are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes of 2024! Please enjoy Episode 87: Pocket Privilege, Wardrobe Levels and Instagram Algorithms: Do you know what to wear for a dinner at a family restaurant on a Wednesday evening? Andrea proposes a grading system for wardrobe decisions, the girls discuss pockets vs. purses and the Instagram accounts they enjoy and the ones they unfollow. Related Show Links: The History of Purses Lorilee’s Instagram follow: Tyler Butterworth Andrea’s Instagram follow: Celeste Barber 2025-01-0734 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp101: Pantless BBQ, Living Funerals and Dog BootiesThis episode includes stories of unexpected behaviour by the person cooking you dinner, discussing winter walking and a gift-wrapping supplies hack which Andrea tries to over-complicate. Lorilee misses out getting rich on another invention. Related Show Links: Dog Booties with Straps 11 Dating Rules You Should Probably Follow Living Funerals What we are watching: Wicked Hot Frosty What we are reading: The Celebrants by Steven Rowley The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama Is She Really Going Out with...2024-12-1038 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp100: Remembering Birthdays, Gift Giving & Decorating for ChristmasIT’S OUR 100TH EPISODE!! Thank you for following along with our little experiment 🙂Andrea and Lorilee chat about different ways to remember and celebrate birthdays, ways to give a gift and share wish lists, and when the Christmas decorations go up at our respective houses. Related Show Links:GoWish app Birthday Wall CalendarWhat we are watching:Outer BanksBad MonkeyDisclaimerWhat we are reading:Field Notes for the Wilderness by Sarah BesseyConspiracy 365 by Gabrielle LordNever Lie by Frieda McFadden...2024-11-2636 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp99: The Sparks of Dating, Awkward MIL Moments & Advent Calendar MadnessAndrea’s brief re-entry into the realm of dating takes a turn, Lorilee experiences some awkward moments with her Mother-In-Law, and they discuss when advent calendars became their own market share.Related Show links:Best Advent Calendars of 2024 (Canada)23 Breakup TextsChristmastime is Here by Vince Guaraldi TrioWhat we are watching:The Lincoln LawyerNobody Wants ThisWhat we are reading/ listening to:The Selection Series by Kiera CassMy Story by Elizabeth SmartYours Truly by Abby JimenezThe Chemist by Stephanie MeyerDo you have a topic you’d like t...2024-11-1237 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp98: Halloweening, Weighted Vests and Not Causing Another PandemicLorilee justifies her latest influenced-purchase, Andrea remembers Halloween costumes from her childhood, and both discuss what to do with all those fabric masks. Related Show links: Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes Benefits of a Weighted Vest Books we are listening to: Pretty Girls by Karen Slaughter The Guest List by Lucy Folley The Locked Door by Freida McFadden Podcasts we are listening to: Call it What It is Armchair Anonymous Do you have a topic you’d...2024-10-2927 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp97: New Baby Advice for Aimee, Work/Life Rebalance and Fall TVThis episode Andrea and Lorilee reminisce about when they were new moms to help out loyal listener Aimee as she anticipates her first child!! They also talk about finding balance with changing schedules and discuss both new and old TV shows to watch this fall.Related Show Links:Parenting today vs. in the PastHow to find a good work/life balanceWhat we are watching:MatlockIlona Maher on Dancing with the StarsDo you have a topic you’d like to hear us discuss...2024-10-1543 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp96: Curbside Treasure Hunt, Budgeting and Exotic FruitAndrea and Lorilee discuss the finer points of giving items away for free vs. selling them, donating bodily fluids for money and the changing household dynamics when someone moves out. Also discussed is household budgeting the YNAB way, and trying new fruits.Related Show Links:You Need a Budget (YNAB) (referral link)How to peel a Prickly Pear not like LorileeCalgary’s Curbside Treasure HuntWhat we are reading:The Huntress by Kate QuinnMorgan’s Cross by Nora RobertsWhat we are watching:The Perfect Couple (Netflix)Do you have a...2024-09-3054 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp95: What To Do with Plums, McDonald’s for Neuroscientists and Things We Will Never DoIt’s not unusual for the girls to talk about food… this time it’s the finer points of making fruit perogies from scratch. Andrea and Lorilee discuss past and future fast food prices, and muse about things they will never do.Related Show Links:Is fast food affordable anymore?Recipe for Plum PlatzWhat We are Reading:It Ends with Us - Colleen HooverDeaf Utopia: A Memoir—And a Love Letter to a Way of Life - Nyle DiMarco & Robert SiebertMorrigan's Cross - Book by Nora Roberts 2024-09-1743 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp94: Pie Crawls, Berry Picking and Dorm Room Decor What if there were Pie Crawls as well as Pub Crawls? We think that’d be a great idea! Also discussed is a game from Lorilee’s childhood that Andrea has never heard of and the necessities and frivolities of dorm room decor. Related Show Links: HiHo! Cherry-O Game Dorm Room Decor Ideas Cherry pitter @penalty_penner10 Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Line and Volume Spray Do you have a topic you’d like to hear us discuss? We'd love to hear from you! ...2024-09-0341 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp 93: Fashion Trend Yuck and Yums, Weather Woes and Job NewsCalgary was hit with a heat wave this past week which neither Andrea nor Lorilee appreciated. There is new news on the employment front, and they discuss fashion trends that they probably will not try. Related Show Links: Socks with Sandals - Summer’s most Divisive Trend Beat the Heat - Stay Cool during a Heat Wave Job Hunting is Exhausting - How to Keep Going What we are reading: The Alice Network What Happened to Goodbye What we are watching: The...2024-08-2048 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp92: Instagram Workouts, Fostering Cats and Movie Genres that are a Hard NoAndrea and Lorilee discuss the end of parenting (sort of), getting fit, the possibility of fostering a cat (maybe) and movies we are never going to watch. Related Show Links: Tracy Campoli Instagram account Dean Koontz’ Intensity How to use a Tide-to-Go pen Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2024-08-0744 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp91: Oh Canada, Ripsticks and 50s BingoWe aren’t entirely convinced that anyone reads the show notes anyway. But if you do, know that in this episode Andrea and Lorilee discuss being Canadian, eating Kraft Dinner and Slurpees and updating our 50s Bingo Card. Related Show Links: History of the Canadian Flag How to ride a Ripstick Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2024-07-2344 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp90: Dream Interpretation, Career Woes and Publishing a BookIn this episode, Andrea tries her hand at interpreting Lorilee’s dream from the night before, they discuss the progression of careers in midlife, and talk about self-publishing a book. Related Show Links: Dreaming about Bears Midlife Career Changes Book Rec: Listen for the Lie Please feel free to support Hailey and Emerson: Where’s My Buddy Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2024-07-0946 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp89: BWF Rewind - Y2KThere’s full circle moments as Andrea follows through on some previously mentioned hobbies, and Lorilee makes a movie recommendation, and there is a high school graduation update. They also bring it back 24 years and discuss what their respective lives were like in the year 2000, discuss of the popular pop culture moments of that year. Related Show Links: What happened in pop culture in the year 2000 Love at First Sight on Netflix 9 minute watercolor tutorial for beginners Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! 2024-06-2542 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp88: BWF Deep Dive: The Idea of YouPodcast listener and friend Aimee joins Andrea and Lorilee to discuss the recent Prime Video release “The Idea of You” Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. Lorilee compares the movie with the book, and together they discuss age differences in relationships, and the pros and cons of the movie. Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2024-06-1154 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp87: Pocket Privilege, Wardrobe Levels and Instagram AlgorithmsDo you know what to wear for a dinner at a family restaurant on a Wednesday evening? Andrea proposes a grading system for wardrobe decisions, the girls discuss pockets vs. purses and the Instagram accounts they enjoy and the ones they unfollow. Related Show Links: The History of Purses Lorilee’s Instagram follows: Tyler Butterworth and Kenzie Ervin Andrea’s Instagram follow: Celeste Barber Wayne & Shuster Goodbye song courtesy of Internet Archives Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @better...2024-05-2834 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp86: The Mandela Effect, Disappointing TV shows and a Sewer BackupDo you know the American peanut butter brand name that starts with a “J”? Or when Nelson Mandela died? Lorilee tests Andrea’s memory with a shortened quiz that demonstrates the Mandela effect. They also discuss book and tv recommendations, being sportsy (or not), and getting shorter with age. Related Show Links: Britney Spears and The Mandela Effect Nightwatcher by Wendy Corsi Staub Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: B...2024-05-1445 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp85: Shapeshifters, Food Waste and Podcasting WoesTo the surprise of no one, Lorilee has found a new vampire series to sink her teeth into (sorrynotsorry). The girls talk about food that goes bad in the fridge, what animals they would want to turn into if they were shapeshifters, and looking for a job while you have a job. Related Show Links: Canadian true crime story and new tv series “Under the Bridge” City of Calgary Interview Method and Sample questions Lorilee’s Current Read Tracy Wolf vampire series “Crave” Shmoo Andrea’s Current Read Mr. Churchill’s Secretary Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instag...2024-04-3043 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp84: Lipstick, Sad Work Coffee and Pet PsychicsThis probably isn’t the most random grouping of conversation topics, but it will come close! Andrea bemoans the state of coffee at the office, Lorilee shares her very interesting Easter family dinner conversation (spoiler: it involves puberty), and they have a general chat about lipsticks. Related Show Links: Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Lipstick Dior Addict Lipstick 918 Dior bar Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Fig The wait-lists for pet psychics Place to buy single coffee pods Get...2024-04-1639 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp83: Lavender Lattes, Making Bread and Reality TVLorilee and Andrea branch out into trying Starbucks Lavender drinks and baking sourdough bread, discuss extravagant vacations by our Prime Minister, and reality tv shows - new and old. Related Show Links: Sourdough Bread recipe and process The Popcast Episode 548: The Kate Middleton Mystery Explained 007: Road to a Million Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2024-04-0241 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp82: Mattresses, Feline Dynamics and Transitioning Back to the OfficeThe girls contemplate the misalignment of supply and demand for mattresses and how to sleep when you need a new one and Andrea introduces her new cat. Lorilee talks about fitting in responsibilities of life as a full-time working mom, and gets some tips on fitting exercise into a full life. Related Show Links: Tips on transitioning back to an office setting Balance 365 Episode 59: How to Simplify Your Fitness Routine Stacy Shines Joy Midsize Fashion + Curvy Mom Style on Instagram Book Recommendations: “Die Again” by Tess Gerritsen “The Book of Two Ways” by Jodi Picoult Music "Sad Violin" by Oleg Kyr...2024-03-1944 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp81: BWF Adoption EpisodeIn this episode, we get to hear from Lorilee’s son Jaden as he asks questions about their trip to China to adopt him almost 10 years ago, and Lorilee fills in the blanks on their family’s experiences on the trip from and back to Winnipeg. The Presidential Hotel Beijing Face Changing Dance Chinese Tea Ceremony "Pee-Pee Boy" - Tea Pets Explained Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2024-03-0551 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp80: 24 Sussex, Home Improvement Shows, Church CommunitiesAndrea and Lorilee discuss the decline of 24 Sussex (our Prime Minister’s official residence for our non-Canadian listeners), the reality of home renovation shows, and the pros and cons of establishing a community outside (or inside) of church. Related Show Links: 24 Sussex is asbestos free Do the Property Brothers fake their shows? The Candace Cameron Bure podcast on mental health Lorilee’s book pick Andrea’s book pick Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2024-02-2049 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp:79: Recent Reads, Fantasy Careers & Tickling Are you a multiple-book-at-a-time reader? Andrea and Lorilee chat about reading methods and their own habits, careers they’d like to have at this point in their lives, and the horrors of being tickled. Related Show Links: What is a Wenus? Why Some People Hate Being Tickled Book Recommendation “Creative Successful Dyslexic” Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2024-02-0637 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp78: New Year, New Books & New KitchenThe girls reconnect after the holidays, and we let you in on what we’ve been reading (including a stinker of a book). Lorilee has begun a kitchen renovation, and Andrea realizes she set herself up for failure. Related Show Links: How to Survive a Kitchen Renovation Setting Ourselves up for Failure The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2024-01-2339 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp76: Christmas Traditions, Surprise Animals & Sewing in the 70sIn this episode, we do a little follow up from last week’s podcast, plus Andrea gives a furniture update. Lorilee describes a childhood outfit that sounds suspiciously familiar and they both chat about holiday traditions, new and old. Related Show Links: Goop Gift Guides 2023 Calgary Sleigh Rides Vintage 70s Children Clothing Patterns Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-12-2642 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp75: Our Christmas Lists for 2023 - A BWF Supersized Episode!We took a page out of Oprah’s magazine today and reviewed some of our favourite things to inspire your own Christmas Lists and help with gift-giving this year! Buckle up, because these show notes are extensive… Related Show Links: Oprah’s Favorite Things Andrea’s Favourite Things: Socks Open Toe Cabin slippers Kindle Unlimited Membership/Credits Universal Charger Car phone mount 100% Cotton Sheets Body Pillow Smart WIFI plugs Glasses set Home Organizer Sessions 2023-12-0555 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp75: Homework, Seasonal Decorating and Junk RoomsTis the season to decorate for Christmas…. Or is it? Andrea and Lorilee chat about when to pull out the seasonal decorations, how to help (or not help) your kids to do homework, and the feasibility of craft markets. Related Show Links: Helping your Teen with homework Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market How to Clean Up a Room full of Junk Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-11-2135 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp73: Early Mornings, Sleeping Temperatures and the Desirability of Concert-goingAndrea returns to the workforce, Lorilee describes her household’s bed covers situation, and they discuss who (if anyone?) we’d pay thousands of dollars to see in concert. Related Show Links: How to shift your sleep schedule Scandinavian Sleep Method Top 10 most expensive concert tickets sold today Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-11-0733 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp72: Toad in the Hole, Lying and Book ReviewsDo you know what a Toad in the Hole is? Can people tell if you are lying and what lie have you told and gotten away with it? Andrea and Lorilee chat about this and more… including Lorilee’s newest Vampire adventures. Related Show Links: Toad in the Hole How to tell if someone is lying to you Will and Jada marriage news Book - Remarkable Bright Creatures Book - The Only One Left Book - Killers of the Flower Moon Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-10-2439 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp71: Grad Dresses, Maintaining Adult Friendships & Hand SurgeryAndrea & Lorilee discuss their upcoming graduating children, which naturally leads to reminiscing about their own grad dress sagas. Andrea updates on her missing cat status and recent hand surgery (spoiler: use SPF on your hands!!) Lorilee leans on her community to get her kids to school, and together they muse about challenges of maintaining long-distance friends with different schedules. Related Show Links: Skin cancer prevention Choosing a Graduation Dress Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-10-1037 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp70: Life Updates, Working Mom Wardrobes & Sickness Must-HavesThey are back! After a summer hiatus, Andrea and Lorilee get caught up on the important life changes, discuss the challenges of Lorilee’s work wardrobe and agree on the best self-care when being sick. Related Show Links: Olympia Tile Mom Self-Care when Sick Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-09-2631 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEpisode 69 - Lorilee and JenniferLorilee enjoys catching up with her Winnipeg buddy, Jennifer. They share mental health experiences, talk about Lorilee’s brand new job and how Jen had influenced this turn of events, as well as ideas about restorative justice and animal therapy! And, just to be trendy, they also discuss the Barbie Movie. Guess who wasn’t a fan? Related Show Links: Sweet Soul Instagram Sweet Soul Facebook Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-09-121h 07

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp 68: Andrea and AshleyAndrea sits down with her internet friend Ashley - their first time talking in real time! - and they chat about what brought them together as friends, Cleaning Clubs, Mormonism and polygamous family trees, and how the internet can broaden our worldview. Related Show Links: Common hand gestures that get you into trouble in different countries Why Do Filipinos Point With Their Mouth? How Japan deals with their trash Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@ou...2023-08-2949 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp66: BWF News & RewindThis week Andrea & Lorilee announce that the Better With Friends podcast will shift to being released every other week, and they re-release Episode 21, originally aired September 13, 2022. Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-08-0846 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp65: Andrea & ChelseaThis week Andrea sits down with her friend Chelsea and chats about being a working mom and entrepreneur, getting married young, losing a parent, thrift-shopping and a lot more! Related Show Links: Longevity Care Are High Tax-Rate countries the happiest? Shop Amazon Canada Local-to-you shops! What animal personality are you? Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-08-0151 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp64: Lorilee & ShallonOn this BWF summer series, Lorilee chats with Shallon - fellow grade 5 kid Mom, fellow creative, world traveller...it was supposed to be a 15 minute episode but once we got started, we couldn't stop! Related Show Links: Salt Food Photography All the Light We Cannot See Remarkably Bright Creatures The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Veronica Mars Books 2023-07-251h 09

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp63: Did Hell Freeze Over? We're doing a Twilight episode!!!We've invited Twihard, Aimee Redmann, to join us on this auspicious occasion to chat about everything Twilight. Andrea shocks and surprises by watching not one, but two Twilight movies! Related Show Links: Wiggiest Hair of the Twilight Franchise Robert Pattinson Composing 'Bella's Lullaby' For 'Twilight' Movie The Twilight Soundtrack Was Ahead of Its Time ‘Twilight’ TV Series in the Works (Exclusive) Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-07-181h 00

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp61: Carnival Foods, Fireworks and CerealDo you sometimes eat cereal for supper? Lorilee does… but not with milk. Andrea loves herself a nice Pogo or two, with mustard. Also discussed are some new foods available to eat at the 2023 Calgary Stampede, the downsides and upsides of fireworks, and Pizza Pops (with a surprising history lesson). Related Show Links All about Pizza Pops Naleway’s “Pizza Snacks” 2023 Calgary Stampede Midway Food Global Fest Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-07-0435 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp60: Family Recipes, Gift Giving and Life-Changing EventsDo you have favourite family recipes? Andrea and Lorilee talk about memories centered around recipes and ways of preserving them, giving gifts, and events that changed the direction of our lives. Related Show Links: Shutterfly Photo Books Strategies on dealing with a bully Sliding Doors moments Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-06-2742 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp59: BWF After Dark EpisodeThey really tried to be a bit spicier this episode since it was recorded after suppertime, but the girls settled into their typical banter, including the challenges of kid schedules and subsequent transportation conflicts, inappropriate Siri moments and online shopping hits and misses. But we do learn Lorilee’s favourite spice! Related Show Links: Falling by T.J. Newman Bloomchic online shop (sizes 10-30) The upcoming Twilight tv series 13 Lives directed by Ron Howard What is the Golden Blood type? Get BWF merch here We...2023-06-2047 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp58: Watermelon vs. Cantaloupe, Teeth Whitening and NapsDo you prefer watermelon or cantaloupe? This is one of the few things that Andrea and Lorilee do not agree on. They also chat about Andrea’s big year end concert and the stage make up she had on, taking naps at parties and their TBD summer plans. Related show links: Understanding the differences of watermelon and cantaloupe Version of Eleanor Rigby that was performed at the New West Symphony and Chorus year-end concert Jamie Lee Curtis’ request for concert matinees Hismile teeth whitening toothpaste Get BWF merch...2023-06-1343 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp57: Cow Anatomy, Meal Kit Hacks and Pickle PizzaDo you know how bulls are sterilized? If you listen to this episode you will! Lorilee also shares interesting facts generated by Siri and possibly convinces Andrea to read a Twilight book. Also discussed are the finer details of pickleball and pickle pizza. Related show links: HelloFresh Steak Taquitos 80's Action Shows The Incredible Dr. Pol Anatomy of a cow What is Pickleball? Pickle Pizza Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com ...2023-06-0648 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp56: Smoky Air, Bad Camping Stories and WaterslidesIt's no surprise that we aren’t campers, but in this episode Andrea tells her Worst Camping Story Ever. We also discuss spring planting, the perils of the smoky air from Alberta Forest Fires this week, and waterslides. Related show links: Smoky Air in Calgary this week Stingray and Raja Waterslides at Noah’s Ark Waterpark Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-05-3047 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp54: Vampires, Politics and Emergency PreparednessThe "Bloody Episode"! Andrea tries to solve a mystery for Lorilee and ends up creating a new one. We chat about being prepared for a power outage, some of Lorilee’s kitchen experiences living in Kabul and ... vampires. Related show links: Twilight Book 5 Find where you stand on Alberta’s political spectrum How to know if you are eligible to give blood (in Canada) Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterw...2023-05-1648 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp52: ONE YEAR of Better With Friends!Well, we did it! One whole year of podcasting! Andrea & Lorilee reminisce about past episodes, follow up on a few favourites and pass along fun tidbits. Thank you for joining us on this ride! Related show links: Kitchen scissors I Love Hue app Scavenger Hunt (by Popcore) app LLLL in Denmark Switzerland and horse meat Mel Robbins Podcast Human Hope podcast Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-05-0246 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp51: Rubber Rings, Balloons and Skiing StoriesAndrea introduces Lorilee to a new product, Lorilee (finally) gets new glasses and they both tell their skiing stories (spoiler - neither one had a good experience). Related show links: Mount Agassiz (Manitoba skiing) Enso Silicone Rings Traditionally it was 2 months salary for an engagement ring, but here are some other considerations Tips for riding the tow rope Best of [year of birth] t-shirts like Lorilee’s Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Emai...2023-04-2543 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp50: Family TV Watching, Time Travel and Fixing CarsWe’ve reached the BIG 5-0!! Andrea and Lorilee bemoan car maintenance surprises, teenager milestones and discuss time travel - which decade would you have liked to have been born in? Look for a Gift Economy on Facebook in your area to find free stuff in a neighborhood near you! Veronica Mars Timeline Season 1: 22 Episodes From September 22, 2004 to May 10, 2005 Season 2: 22 Episodes September 28, 2005 to May 9, 2006 Season 3: 20 Episodes October 3, 2006 to May 22, 2007 The Veronica Mars movie March 14, 2014 Season 4: 8 Episodes released on Prime July 19, 2019 McDonald’s as a...2023-04-1841 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp49: April Fool’s Day, Online Selling & ScamsApril Fools! In this episode, Lorilee shares her almost FB Marketplace hoodwinking experience. Thankfully, she wasn't fooled by "Walt Smith". Andrea and Lorilee discuss other online selling experiences- is there an etiquette reference guide for this stuff?!? Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-04-1140 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp48: Allergies, Love Languages and Heating PadsLorilee doesn’t do herself any favours regarding tech savviness. Andrea, Lorilee (and Olivia) learn their “love languages”- spoiler alert: sleeping and coffee related acts of services are not officially on the list but we think they should be! Related show links: The Love Languages Quiz Take it here! Get your own amazing heating pad (not a sponsor!) Are you a new person(-ish) after 7 years? (not a scientist!) Can allergies be cured? Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagr...2023-04-0441 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp47: Brushes with Celebrity, Big Glasses Frames and Family Movie WatchingThis week Andrea had some brushes with celebrities and got some new glass with unexpected results. Lorilee falls asleep during another movie. Related show links: Go follow Carlos Whittaker on Instagram if you aren’t already and get his new book How To Human Jason Hildebrand and his House of David project Try on some stylish blue glasses here: Zeelool ‘Call Me Kat’ glasses frames Andrea Martin as Edith Prickley Guardians of the Galaxy II Rotten Tomatoes score Get BWF merch here We'd lo...2023-03-2842 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp45: Disney Recap, Home Design and Marriage CounsellingLorilee gives us some DisneyWorld (Land??) tips and discusses the challenges of home design with a spouse. Andrea talks about luggage and it’s more enticing than it sounds. Related show links: Disney’s Flight of Passage Under the Influence podcast Burn for Burn, Fire for Fire, Ashes to Ashes books (Don’t read the description of the books on Goodreads - they contain major spoilers) Daisy Jones & The 6 Amazon Prime Reading Night Court (original) Friends don’t let friends watch: Midnight Mass Friends don’t let friends read: When No One Is Watching Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from y...2023-03-1446 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp44: Where the Crawdads Sing Part 2We really enjoyed the movie (and book) Where the Crawdads Sing, and we invited Lorilee's daughter to join our conversation discussing the themes and theories about this book. This episode contains spoilers. So read the book or watch the movie before listening if you don't want to ruin the surprise. Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-03-0738 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp43: Where the Crawdads Sing Part 1We really enjoyed the movie (and book) Where the Crawdads Sing, and we invited Lorilee's daughter to join our conversation discussing the themes and theories about this book. This episode contains spoilers. So read the book or watch the movie before listening if you don't want to ruin the surprise. Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-02-2833 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp42: Grainy Photos, Mixtapes and T-shirts in WinterAndrea and Lorilee meander through topics like the existence of grainy profile pictures in this age of technology, budgets for kid birthday gifts, the art of making a mixtape, souvenirs from trips and various ways to display Lorilee’s mug collection. Related show links: Potential Coffee Mug Display Estimate how tall your children will grow 1980s Mixtape (Wikipedia) Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion chart Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-02-2139 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp41: Band Concerts, Cinnamon Bun Trials and the Positives of the PandemicLorilee updates us on the Junior High Band concert she attended, Andrea reveals her “50 by 50” intention for this year and they both discuss death of a loved one. Related show links: I’m Being Eaten by a Boa Constrictor song (link provided by Lovely Loyal Listener Lisa) Ologies Podcast Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-02-1443 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp40: Indoor Skydiving, Prescription Glasses and VRAndrea updates Lorilee on the indoor skydiving experience (click here to see an example), Lorilee considers reusing a friend’s frames for her own eye prescription, and we discuss lifelong motion sickness which might actually get worse with age?? How rude. Helpful Links: Motion Sickness: Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org) How do Progressive Lenses work? Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2023-02-0742 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp39: Irrational Fears, Viva Magenta & SleepThis episode starts with sleep and ends with sleep! Andrea and Lorilee discuss irrational fears that become recurring nightmares, interior design color trends and why they are dumb, and end with things that help us fall asleep (and what doesn’t work). Also discussed: Incredible story of a python that ate a farmer…whole Leviathans Dream Interpretation Pantone Color of the Year 2023 Sunrise Alarm Clock Insight Timer App John Mulaney’s Bit about Quicksand Get BWF merch here We'd love to...2023-01-3135 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp 38: Dishwasher Rage, Beans & Moral DilemmasLorilee is still learning (or remembers for the very first time) new things about Andrea! After all this......year! Andrea also gives an update on Lily's session with her animal behaviorist and shares some wisdom from The FlyLady. (Wonder how the FlyLady got her name? When Marla found the www.SHEsintouch.com website three years ago, she needed a username. When they found out that she loved to flyfish and she taught it at a local college, they came up with the username “FlyLady”.) Is dishwasher rage a thing? If so, Lorilee has i...2023-01-2440 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp35: Waffles, Winter Colds and Downfalls of Costco-sized ItemsAndrea & Lorilee have a few updates on things they chatted about in previous episodes, we also discuss family sickness and upcoming holiday events. In this episode: Silicone Waffle Molds Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Email us at betterwithfriends@outlook.com Join us on Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod 2022-12-2042 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp34: Dating, Smart Home Devices and Winter DrivingAndrea opens up about her dating life, Lorilee voices her frustration with technology and we discuss the difference between Winnipeg and Calgary winter drivers. Writing the perfect online dating profile. Why you should have an emergency kit in your home Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod 2022-12-1340 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp33 Our Christmas Wish Lists, Media Recommends, To Bake or Not to BakeAndrea & Lorilee discuss their Christmas Preparations (including craft markets and cookies), our current reads, and Andrea blows Lorilee's mind by making an actor connection between 2 favorite TV shows. In this Episode: Ashton Hall by Lauren Belfer Unsolved Mysteries Netflix Veronica Mars Investigations Podcast Class Mom, You’ve Been Volunteered, Yoga Pants Nation books by Laurie Gelman Kolache Recipe Poppy Seed Noodles Recipe Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod 2022-12-0637 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp 31: Correction Corner, 85 Flavours of Oreos, Vending Machine SnacksWe had to start with a Correction Corner which leads, unexpectedly, to a Bible Binge bash😱. Then Lorilee has a bone to pick with the USA and Japan hogging all of the good flavours. You might want to grab a piece of cake (out of a vending machine?) because you will get hungry listening to this episode. If not, you are dead inside. In this Episode: The Bible Binge podcast Oreos reference guide SO MANY MORE FLAVOURS HERE Japan’s Kit Kat varieties Cake Boss Vending Machines (restocked every day from...2022-11-2237 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp30: Eyelashes, Time Changes and Winter WishesDid you love the extra hour of sleep this month? Did you GET an extra hour of sleep where you live? How do you feel about the time change? Lorilee gives an update on her Magnetic eye liner and lash experience. And explains why she won’t get braces. Halloween got a bit crazy in one Winnipeg neighborhood this year. Find out what was given out to several children (and it wasn’t just a full size candy bar!) Andrea describes a winter wish of hers…and then it comes true! In this Episode: Andrea’s Exciting Snow Scraper North Pole Instagr...2022-11-1541 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp29: Hair- Part TwoLorilee bares it all (pun intended) with more stories about hair and its removal. Andrea seems to have had a more successful relationship with hair, except for a certain "Sun-In Summer". Then things transpire, as they do, to talk about Corey Haim (RIP) and Corey Feldman, 80's teen crushes. Shout out to our friend and loyal listener, Lisa, who remembered them for us! In this Episode: UV LED Nail dryer Magnetic eye liner and lashes The Ordinary Brow & Lash Serum Back to School Roomies Get BWF me...2022-11-0834 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp28: Hair - Part OneLorilee has some really deep thoughts about hair and how to manage it. Naturally, she needs to ask Andrea all about her thoughts on curly hair, shaving, waxing, fake hair… All. Of. It. Let your hair down and have a listen! In this Episode: Cinnamon Toast Pumpkin Seeds When Lorilee makes this, she uses half of the butter otherwise it can be a bit greasy Red Pepper Ranch Dip Because Andrea would likely prefer dip to salad… Curly Girl Method Get BWF merch here We'd love to h...2022-11-0137 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp27: Childhood Crushes, OG Mixed Tapes & Bearded GingersAndrea shares how she is responsible for Matt Leblanc's rise to fame and Lorilee admits to having had only 1 poster of a boy on her wall (who was it?). They share mutual crush confessions, including one that you might not expect from The Facts of Life. Andrea shares her latest TV binge and Lorilee her guilty go-to movies during the holidays. They also share their latest literary discoveries. In this Episode: Matt LeBlanc's Cherry 7-UP commercial TV 101 with Matt LeBlanc We Regret to Inform You podcast with Matt LeBlanc Frie...2022-10-2554 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp26: Game shows, Sports, ThanksgivingIn this Episode: Lorilee and Andrea get nostalgic about game shows, have their first (and last) discussion regarding sports, discuss getting fit and all of the various options on socials that may or not help with that. FitOn app The Hormone Balance Bible by Shawn Tessone, MD Password with Jimmy Fallon and Betty White Hollywood Squares with Robin Williams The Price is Right Bloopers Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: betterwithfriends.pod 2022-10-1837 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp25: Pina Coladas, Habit Stacking and Phone AppsIn this Episode: Listen in as Andrea & Lorilee enjoy some pina coladas (on some very creaky chairs-sorry!) while chatting about phone app maintenance, the joys of Alberta liquor availability (vs Manitoba) Links related to this episode: Get the Waterllama app if you need to be reminded to drink water (we don't benefit at all) "Habit Stacking" and other good tips from Balance 365 Kiss your daily emails goodbye with Unroll Me Enjoy some sea lions on the California Sea Lion webcam Get BWF merch here We'd love to he...2022-10-1143 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp:24 Plastic Surgery, Rubber Dresses & Life Saving HoneybeesIn this Episode: Listen in as Andrea & Lorilee discuss what type of hoarder Lorilee is, how much plastic surgery they've had, rubber dresses and fashion that they would actually wear. And just how are honey bees saving lives? You have to listen to find out! Links related to this episode: Get your legs lengthened like this! The most common plastic surgery in the USA The story of Lisa Laflamme's Unjust Dismissal How much "help" have the the Kardashians had? Not sure, but here's an article with pictures-you decid...2022-10-0448 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp23: Small Claims Court, Reality TV & RecyclingIn this Episode: Listen in as Lorilee gets litigious, Andrea breaks Lorilee's naïve recycling heart, and they discuss the good, the bad and the romantic of "reality" TV. Links related to this episode: Small Town Dicks podcast Tracking Your Trash: Exposing Recycling Myths *beware- you may never recycle again! The 32 Best Reality Shows of All Time (Not necessarily our opinion!) 20 Longest running Reality Shows - Newsweek (Just in case you were curious. And...32 years?!?) We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com...2022-09-2744 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp22: The Queen, Cigars & Small GroupsIn this Episode: Listen in as Andrea & Lorilee show off how little they understand about Canada's relationship with the monarchy, chat about urban wildlife, dressing fashionably for our age, cigar smoking and small groups at church. Links related to this episode: Queen Elizabeth Once Took King Abdullah For A Drive, Proved She's A Badass | HuffPost The World Post How To Light A Cigar | Cigar Aficionado Canada - Canada and the Commonwealth | Britannica Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Email...2022-09-2046 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp21: Best Memory Booster, Favorite Fall Recipes, Discovering Your Inner "Lazy Genius"In this Episode: Lots of topics today! The bunny trail starts with a discussion of our 20's, leads to a brief plug for 100 Humans, and goes on to cover sleep habits and favorite recipes. We also discuss Kendra Adachi's Lazy Genius philosophy and her new book The Lazy Genius Kitchen (We love her! So witty and smart!) And speaking of hanging out in the kitchen, here are a couple of recipes to try: 8 Can Taco Soup Polish Dumplings (Lorilee is too lazy to type out the recipe from her youth, but this one...2022-09-1345 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp20: Back to School Shopping, Breaking Band & Wardrobe UpgradesIn this Episode: It's "Back To School" and Andrea and Lorilee discuss first days back into that groove and how they prepared (or didn't...). Lorilee's daughter Olivia has been put into middle school band against her will. Lorilee has a fashion re-awakening in NYC and discusses her psychological reasons for not buying clothes during COVID. Luckily Andrea has embraced self love enough for both of them! Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod 2022-09-0642 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp19: Summer Mini-sode #5 - Podcasting, Nicknames & Sunburns with Jameson DeBruynIn this episode: Andrea chats with her fellow podcaster friend Jameson DeBruyn (Unexpected Experts) about variations on a nickname, the upsides of sunburns and what it does and doesn’t take to make a podcast. Links: Unexpected Experts S2Ep8 featuring Andrea Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod 2022-08-3017 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp18: Andrea, Lorilee and Hailey - Get OFF Broadway!On this episode: Andrea and Lorilee (with special guest Hailey) discuss the "TheaTAAAHHHH, Dahling..." Specifically the Off Broadway play that Lorilee and Hailey experienced on their recent trip to NYC. This naturally morphs to reliving their own theatrical debuts, and inevitable screw ups. But the show must go on! Here's a [not so] "Perfect Crime" description Get your Psalty swag here And if you want to remember the String Song from the Music Machine...listen here! Get BWF merch here Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen t...2022-08-2352 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp16: Stalking New Kids on the Block & Disgusting Cocktail CreationsIn This Episode: Andrea and Lorilee discuss naming cars, Andrea's stalking history, and Lorilee's taboo post COVID fruit fondling. You might learn something about online grocery shopping or coyote behavior, but then again, can you trust us for factual information? You be the judge. This is fact though! Here's where you can try a Sour Toe Cocktail. Get BWF merch here Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod 2022-08-2350 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp17: Summer Mini-sode #4Hailey, Lee and NYC! Hailey and Lorilee have just returned from a quick trip to New York City. We tell you what we did, what we learned and tips for navigating the NY subway. Why is it called the Big Apple? We can tell you that too! Get BWF merch here Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod 2022-08-1625 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp15: Summer Mini-sode #3Andrea’s son Isaac joins the podcast this week to chat about summer plans, becoming an adult (eventually) and taxes. From this episode: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas 'Heat Wave' New West Student Ensemble (in Calgary) more info here And if you really want to know, here is an overview of the Canadian Tax system. Get BWF merch here Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod 2022-08-0211 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp14: Zoom Makeovers, Homely 80's Musicians, and Creepy CoincidencesIn This Episode: Andrea and Lorilee decide it might be easier to wear wigs, Lorilee suggests one like this for Andrea's Concert Look They reminisce about all things 80's-fashion, musicians, and tv show themes. There may be a short episode of "Name That Tune" Get BWF merch here Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod 2022-07-2641 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp12: Books: Physical, Digital & FavouritesFrom This Episode: The Girls of Canby Hall books wiki by Emily Chase Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens The Bible by God :-) Sue Grafton - Alphabet series The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark Goodreads Robbie Taggart: Highland Sailor & The Stonewycke Legacy (These are the Scottish Highlands book series Andrea loved but couldn't name on the spot) Get BWF merch here Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com 2022-07-1256 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp11: Summer Mini-sode #1Andrea is flying solo for a quick podcast update! Get BWF merch here Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod 2022-07-0506 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp9: Zombie Bugs, Sneaky Wiki Entries and an Homage to TransconaFrom This Episode: Get your own pink flamingo wallpaper here Read all about the Transcona Flamingos Eat a delish breakfast at PoachedYYC Pre-order Andrea's soon to be released cookbook On the Tip of My Tongue (JK!) Get your loved man Manscaping Gear SMURFING SING SONG - You're A Pink Toothbrush - 1979 Get BWF merch here Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod...2022-06-2152 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp6: This or That, Never Have I Ever, Gross Food Stories & Celebrating Mediocrity!Welcome to today’s “Fun and Games” Episode. Lilly the cat, tries to join in frequently---who knew she she had so many opinions? Also, Lorilee GOOFED. In Uzbekistan, “a cup of tea filled to the brim goes against all standards of good form and hospitality”. That would mean that you would get a full cup of tea in Afghanistan! Get BWF merch here Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod 2022-05-3148 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp5: Secondhand Furniture, Family Vacations, and TV ShowsFrom This Episode: See what Andrea's childhood summer crush looks like today (Just kidding...or am I?) Check out the pool Lorilee almost drown in Gravity Falls (on Disney+) Get BWF merch here Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod 2022-05-2552 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp3: Cats, Concerts and PodcastsOh no! Our first guest, Oliver, has gone missing! Andrea and Lorilee chat about being cat people vs dog people (or omni-pet people!), what they do for fun in their spare time, and touch on a few of their favorite podcasts. From Today's Podcast: Behind the Scenes with Spiderman's Tom Holland Popcast with Knox and Jamie (see ep 430: Wealth in Pop Culture Quiz: rich nipples vs. poor nipples) The Bible Recap with Tara- Leigh Cobble Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly We Regret to Inform You Self Care Club...2022-05-1737 min

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and LorileeEp2: Birth Stories and going Vegetarian... sort ofIt was bound to happen - Andrea and Lorilee share their birth story experiences - Adoption, C-Section and Natural - Oh my! Lorilee gives a detailed account of a recent surgery (hope you aren't too squeamish!) and shares about her new dietary adventure. Andrea and Lorilee test out remote recording- it seemed like a good idea at the time, but the sound quality is lacking. We promise, we'll do better next time! Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod Get BWF me...2022-05-0333 min

A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s PodcastSexual Trauma & AddictionThis is a LIVE replay of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast which aired Thursday, April 21st, 2022 at 1230pm ET on Fireside Chat. Today’s guest is Andrea Mack. Andrea is a Certified Life Coach and Founder and CEO of Get Your Life Back with Andrea Mack, specializing in Trauma and Recovery. 2022-04-2851 min