Shows
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 56 - Interview with Brittany Simque, Weight Loss/Optavia Health CoachDiana and Noelle have an amazing guest this week. Brittany Simque has lost over 200 lbs in 2 years. She shares her incredible journey, what led her to make sustainable changes and how she maintains her goals.
2025-07-151h 09
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 82 - Turtle DramaNoelle and Diana talk about the Texas Flooding (Donate: www.redcross.org or call 1-800-HELP-NOW.) Diana shares her HOA drama over feeding the turtles. Noelle talks about the, now missing, Epstein Client List. They want your opinions... IDTA (Is Diana The A$$hole), has the Client list been buried?
2025-07-0843 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 81 - Poop CruiseDiana and Noelle get to talk about their favorite topic - Poop! They discuss the Netflix documentary about the notorious Carnival Cruise now referred to as the "Poop Cruise". Noelle shares her weekend away with Dave's motorcycle club, which was more "Golden Girls" than "Sons of Anarchy". Diana shares her Summer reads, including "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo", which they will discuss in more detail in the next couple of weeks. Read it with us and share your thoughts!!
2025-07-0245 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsSkinny Mini - Karen Read Verdict (June 18)The verdict is in! Diana and Noelle react the the verdict in the Karen Read trial.
2025-06-1912 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 80 - Bathing BeautiesNoelle tries Dr Bronner's Peppermint Body Wash and learned the hard way to be careful where you use it. Diana tries to purchase the Sydney Sweeny bath soap. The girls checkout the Amazon delivery AI robot (creepy!) And they watch the video of the capture of the Zebra on the loose in Tennessee!
2025-06-1833 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsSkinny Mini - June 9 Karen Read UpdateDiana gives an update on the Karen Read trial including "Crash Daddy" and the denied mistrial.
2025-06-1014 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 79 - Social media detoxCheck in on Noelle's attempt to avoid social media and tries "cupping". The girls start to plan their summer vacations.
2025-06-1039 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 78 - What's Your "Ick"?Noelle & Diana discuss their "icks" - the things people do that grosses them out (smoking, belly buttons, feet). They both want to start two new challenges - no doomscrolling for two weeks and their own version of "75 Hard" - "26 Kinda Hard". Interested in doing it with them? Let us know in our comments on Facebook.
2025-05-2832 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 77 (Part Two) - Interview with Sara FreireSara Freire joins Noelle to share her story of a chiropractic injury that led to a traumatic vertebral artery dissection. Her story is her journey through post-trauma symptoms, recognizing signs of trauma, and being your own advocate. This episode is Part Two.
2025-05-2345 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsSkinny Mini - Mexican Tall Ship & Karen Read updateNew mini episode! A quick current event update. This week Noelle & Diana discuss the Mexican tall ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge and a quick update on the Karen Read trial.
2025-05-2010 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 77 (Part One) - Interview with Sara FreireSara Freire joins Noelle to share her story of a chiropractic injury that led to a traumatic vertebral artery dissection. Her story is her journey through post-trauma symptoms, recognizing signs of trauma, and being your own advocate. This episode is Part One - we'll post Part Two next week.
2025-05-1742 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 76 - The Curious Case of the Met GalaNoelle and Diana review the looks from the 2025 Met Gala (Jaden Smith is back!) Julie joins to talk about the two Netflix shows regarding Natalia Grace - "A Good American Family" dramatization starring Everett's own Ellen Pompeo, and the documentary "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace". This true story about Natalia Grace, an orphaned girl with a rare form of dwarfism follows her adoption and abandonment, and all the twists and turns.
2025-05-121h 05
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 75 - Belichick's chickNoelle and Diana talk about Bill Belichick's girlfriend and the "mystery" surrounding how they met. Does coffee count as water, especially if its mostly just cream? The girls also critique plastic surgery jobs and whether they would get work done.
2025-05-0358 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 74 - Astro NOTsNoelle and Diana talk about the women who paid millions to be "astronauts" on the Blue Origin mission. Diana gives an update on the Karen Read trial - are you following it too? If so, reach out to join us on an episode!
2025-04-2341 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 37 - Healthy Changes with Guest Eric Fowke, Natural Food ExchangeNoelle and Diana talk about some dietary changes they are making to reduce inflammation and help with their overall health, the Blue Zones and growing their own food. They're joined by a special guest, Eric Fowke, owner of Natural Food Exchange in Stoneham, MA. Eric is a friend from our college days and shares a lot of great information on natural remedies to alleviate allergy symptoms (it's finally Spring!) as well as other recommendations. The girls try kombucha and natural sodas for the first time! In their Tidbit they reminisce about jelly shoes - they're baaack.
2025-04-2159 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 73 - Crikey! Noelle is running a 5k.The girls talk about the photos of Robert Irwin - what is in the water in Australia? Noelle is ready to run her first 5k on April 12, so Eric Fowke from Natural Food Exchange returns to talk about pre-run and post-run techniques and supplements.
2025-04-0859 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 72 - Pranks, scams and penis waffles.It's April! Noelle and Diana share some of the pranks that they've played or have been the victim. They're joined by Julie who shares a recent scam and how to avoid them. The girls talk about the little things that make them happy now. Noelle is excited to plan a visit to the Icelandic Phallological Museum - the world's only genuine penis museum.
2025-04-0345 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 71 - Kangaroos in the Carolinas and million dollar dogs.Diana recaps all of the crazy stories since she moved to South Carolina with an update on the latest - JJ the kangaroo on the loose. Noelle shares the purchase of a 5.3 million dollar dog (it's very cute). The girls discuss some of the pet peeves that come with age, including bad customer service. Science - Noelle explains why chewing gum helps with weight loss and getting your bowels moving!
2025-03-2650 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 70 - Borg JailBorgs are all the "rage" for college kids and were out in full force for St. Patrick's Day. Noelle provides the science behind Chicago's green river and why egg prices are dropping. They discuss two sad stories in the news. And Noelle is bummed that she couldn't buy the BDub Goggles.
2025-03-1839 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 69 - Diana's day in court!Noelle talks about British comedians banning botox!? Diana fulfills her dream of going to court and seeing all the craziness firsthand. Noelle gets "shnookered" by the BDub Vision Goggles. "Julie Tries" fake nails! She reviews 3 products based on appearance (short, medium, long), adherence (glue vs adhesive tape) and functionality (texting, dressing, wiping, etc.) GIVEAWAY: Write a review of our podcast on your favorite platform by April 12 and we'll send you a special gift!
2025-03-1647 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 68 - Oscar "fits" and Sh*diots.Noelle wants to rent chickens and we won't talk about her plan for rabbits. They have a new term for people that annoy them. The girls discuss the 2025 Oscars and review the women and men's fashion. This episode is visual so we recommend viewing on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lifesjourneybff) or YouTube (www.youtube.com/@LifesJourneyBFF).
2025-03-0651 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 67 - The Husbands Are Back!Diana and Noelle are joined by Jim and Dave for another round of "How well do you know me?" Then they all share the behind the scenes story of the last trip to South Carolina and how Jim got the nickname "Crash".
2025-03-0249 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 66 - Feeling Confident and Fresh!Noelle jumps on board watching Traitors and the girls get into the show. In a new segment, "Julie Tries", she joins to share her very personal opinion on bladder leakage products.
2025-02-201h 02
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 65 - It's overrated reallyThe girls are back after a quick meet up in South Carolina. They talk about the most overrated foods (kale?), life with dogs and "The Traitors".
2025-02-1852 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 64 - Grammys and MammiesDiana and Noelle talk Grammys!! Julie quizzes them on who these people are and the girls review all of the 'fits. Just when you thought Jaden Smith's castle head was crazy, Kanye and his wife say "hold my beer". Aging Ungracefully - Noelle can't hold her liquor and Diana gets a mammogram. This episode includes photos so it will make more sense if you go to our Facebook or YouTube page. https://www.facebook.com/lifesjourneybff
2025-02-051h 02
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 63 - It's gray down there!Diana can't escape the snow, even in South Carolina. Noelle's 'Aging Ungracefully' topic - it's gray and thinning, but we're not talking about the hair on top of our heads. Diana needs a new bra and Noelle is tired of crockpot cooking! The girls discuss Influencers who use adoption for content and delivery drivers in odd footwear.
2025-01-2248 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 62 - Take a picture it'll last longerNoelle shares her phrase of the day related to her "not so Dry" January. A quick Karen Reed update! The girls talk about the LA Fire and people taking advantage of the tragedy, which somehow leads into a walk through camera history (tangent anyone??)
2025-01-1758 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 61 - New Year, New Season!Kicking off the new year, it's officially our third season!! Diana and Noelle start off with road rage etiquette, their opinions on the Golden Globe "fits", and their favorite TV shows of the past and present (and the scoop on what actor is a jerk).
2025-01-091h 09
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 60 - We are not the 1%Noelle has the wrong tooth pulled and Diana has her dress on backwards. It's tough to get old. The girls browse the Neiman Marcus Fantasy Holiday Guide ($$$$). They talk about the CEO murder and Diana interrupts the broadcast to chase down someone from Whoville.
2025-01-0550 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 59 - Managing Holiday Stress with Eric FowkeOur frequent guest, Eric Fowke from Natural Food Exchange, joins Noelle & Julie to discuss healthy ways to manage the stress of the holidays!
2025-01-0432 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 55 - Memory, Medications, Menendez and MenudoThe girls talk about memory lapses, brain fog and their concern about medications for manageable issues. Noelle is on track with good habits and working towards her goals while Diana bailed on Sober October. They discuss the Menendez Brothers documentary. Diana experiences her own Hallmark moment in South Carolina and a traumatic airplane flight with an incontinent passenger (not Jim).
2025-01-0449 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 57 - Fugitive MonkeysThe holiday season is here!!! Do you decorate for your family or for yourself? Who else has had to sit through terrible pageants and performances? When choosing gifts you might want to avoid the "Wicked" dolls - the girls talk about the printing error that led to a p*rn site. Diana gives an update on the "fugitive monkeys" in South Carolina, and the drama with the Dave Portnoy podcast crew.
2025-01-0447 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 58 - Interview with "Fa1zie" Nick Falzarano, Best games of 2024Noelle is very proud to have her son Nick Falzarano join the podcast to share his tips on the best video, card and board games of 2024. Nick is a gaming expert and podcast host and shares his top picks. His recommendations are helpful not just for your holiday shopping but games that our audience would really enjoy, alone or with their families.
2025-01-0446 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 54 - Interview with Sydney Barrucci, Oncology Massage TherapistDiana is traveling so Julie joins Noelle for this episode. They have a quick chat about election sign stealing and the Massachusetts Ballot Question #5. We have a special guest for "Breast Cancer Awareness" month. Sydney Barrucci joins to discuss the benefits of oncology massage as well as the many other services she offers in her practice.
2024-10-3051 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 53 - Love is Blind and we have no sense of direction.It's Hallmark Holiday season! Noelle and Diana are excited to watch the 475 holiday movies between now and Christmas! They also talk about the technology we have today that would have been amazing to have back in the day. Diana challenges Noelle to watch "Love is Blind" - cast your vote on our Facebook page.
2024-10-2444 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 52 - Interview with Kim Muench 'Real Life Parent Guide'In this episode, we are very excited to be joined by Kim Muench (@kimmuenchparentcoach.) Kim is a parent coach who has identified ways that parents can strengthen their relationship with their emerging adults (those 18 and older) while encouraging them to be independent.
2024-10-2442 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 51 - Protect yourself from scams...and Diddy.Noelle and Diana talk about the hot costumes for this Halloween. They follow up on the Question of the Week "Do you use a different credit card (or form of payment) online than you use in restaurants/stores in person?" and discuss scammers. They also discuss the shocking Sean Combs (P Diddy) scandal and who in the celebrity world might be involved.
2024-10-2445 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 50 - Cold & Flu Season! Nutritional Supplement UpdateIt's that time of year again - Cold and Flu Season! Eric Fowke from Natural Food Exchange joins us again to talk about nutritional supplements that can help with prevention and symptoms. Don't forget to use code BFF15 to get 15% off of your online orders on the https://naturalfoodexchange.com website!
2024-10-2429 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 49 - Special Episode for Suicide Awareness MonthSeptember is Suicide Awareness Month. In this episode, we are very pleased to introduce our audience to two young individuals who are making a difference in the fight to destigmatize mental health and prevent suicide. Areen Hashemi, the Jake Thomas Williams scholarship winner, shares the amazing work with her @NormalizingTheConversation platform. Noah Dhaliwal is the cofounder of "Kick It For a Cause" an organization that raises funds for suicide prevention. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call the 988 Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
2024-10-2424 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 48 - Fall means sneezing and kegels!Diana and Noelle share their fall colds, bladder weakness, and Fantasy Football! They discuss the obsession with online games like Wordle, Sweardle, and Monopoly Go. On a serious note, they talk about the Question of the Week: When should parents be held legally responsible for the criminal actions of their children (in light of the Apalachee High School tragedy)?
2024-10-2450 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 47 - Little House on the PodcastDiana shares how things are going in South Carolina and living in two states simultaneously. Noelle & Julie fulfill a lifelong dream of meeting the cast of “Little House on the Prairie”! Noelle gives an update on the 20/20 segment on the Karen Read case and the girls discuss the arrest of a police officer in the Sandra Birchmore murder. Question of the Week - Is social media causing more harm than good? Discuss.
2024-10-2459 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 46 - It's been a whileAfter a hiatus, the girls are back. Noelle was on vacation and Diana moving into a new house. They have a lot to catch up on...Celebrity deaths and gatekeeping your funeral, Paris Hilton's second act, new sports in the Olympics (breakdancing?), and full-size bear dolls. Oh my!
2024-10-2449 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 45 - Modern Monocles and Blood Sucking LeechesThe girls give a quick update on the Karen Read trial post-hung jury. What is with the Modern Monocle trend? Who is wearing these? Noelle plans for family camping vacation and they discuss all of the reasons why NO ONE wants to go camping!
2024-10-2445 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 44 - Diana's Big AdventureNoelle gives an update on the Muddy Princess run, the girls update on the Karen Read trial, wondering what's in the water in Needham, and Diana has some BIG news.
2024-10-2443 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 43 - Trials, Tipping and Tidbit!We're back! Noelle and Diana catch up on the Karen Read trial, they talk about tipping etiquette and their Tidbit is all about being lousy babysitters.
2024-10-2458 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 39 - Fear of Flying and the Gen X Second ActDiana and Noelle talk about flying, turbulence and rebelling against "airplane mode", and the science behind the snooze button. They're joined by Julie to talk about the trend of Gen Xers that are leaving the traditional workforce to go after their dream jobs or just make a change.
2024-10-2447 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 42 - I'm going to need a vacation from this vacationNoelle and Diana share their vacation stories! Noelle faces the challenge of an elderly relative and Diana meets new friends. Diana gives a quick update on the Karen Read trial. The girls discuss celebrities sharing their political opinions and old people smell and "full body" deodorant.
2024-10-2449 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 38 - Did you bring protection?Diana and Noelle talk about the news that Abby Hensel, one of the conjoined twins, is married. They have questions, lots of questions. The girls are joined by Lynn Nadeau of Defensive Strategies, one of the instructors from their firearms class. Lynn shares important information on personal safety and details on the classes available for women. Did you experience the Solar Eclipse? Hope you didn't get your glasses from Amazon - there was a recall.
2024-10-2442 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 40 - My kid went to college and all I got was this t-shirt!Noelle and Diana discuss the rising cost of college, their own families' experiences (in-state v out-of-state) and what the future holds. Watch the video for some specific info on Massachusetts. They also get into the quirky habits that they both have (stopping the microwave before it 'dings') and Noelle shares the latest "shit that Diana sends me".
2024-10-2449 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 41 - Mushroom Talk with Eric FowkeEric Fowke joins us again to share the Stoneham Mushroom Fest event at Natural Food Exchange on June 2, 2024 (2-5 pm). The event will include speakers from Baystaters for Natural Medicines and cover medicinal mushrooms as well as psychotropic mushrooms. Noelle, Diana, Julie & Christine will be there too! Maybe get some free swag! Also on the episode, Diana gives an update on the Karen Read trial and Noelle shares her weight loss plan for the next 6 months!
2024-10-2444 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 36 - Everybody's Working For the 3-Day WeekendChristine joins Diana and Julie (Noelle is still sick)! Chrisy & Diana share how they are doing with the yoga class, they discuss the proposed 32 hour work week, and a quick update on the Kate Middleton story.
2024-10-2435 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 35 - "Who Knows Me Better?" and a special co-hostNoelle is out sick so Julie steps in to co-host with Diana. Not to worry though, Noelle appears in the "Who Knows Me Better?" battle between the BFFs and the husbands. Jim and Dave join Noelle and Diana. Who will win?? Julie and Diana talk about the Oprah health special, the update on Princess Kate, and our own Boston mystery - why were hundreds of cyclists on the expressway this weekend?
2024-10-2447 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 34 - Do you feel lucky, punk?Noelle gets her hearing aids (Dave is thrilled), Diana tries her first yoga class and they celebrate the benefits of napping. The girls discuss the mystery of Where is Princess Kate? Tidbit! Noelle, Diana and Chrisy go to a gun safety and defense class and visit the gun range. Yikes! All this and more on this week's episode!
2024-10-2458 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 33 - Face Yoga, Body Parts and Mean GirlsDiana and Noelle give their opinion on trying "face yoga" and can't keep a straight face. An update on the body parts surfacing around the country (weird). They both share a "Tidbit" about how Julie was the mean girl in school.
2024-10-2448 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 32 - Gen Z Slang Challenge!Noelle) and Diana are joined by Noelle's kids, Emily & Chris for a Gen Z Slang Challenge. How did they do? Do they have Rizz? No cap. The girls bring up the ReesaTeesa "Who TF Did I Marry?" story that is beyond viral (goes hard?
2024-10-2449 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 31 - Planes, Trains and crazy storiesDiana and Noelle talk about the concept of Exercise Snacking - short bursts of movement throughout the day, and other ways to stay motivated. They get into some crazy stories involving airplane malfunctions. aliens and body parts found in random places!
2024-10-2447 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 30 - LIVE Galentine's Day!!It's our 30th episode and February 14th, so Diana and Noelle hosted a LIVE Galentine's Day episode (ok, Leslie Knope celebrated it on the 13th)! We were joined by Julie & Chrisy in our brand new studio and a great audience via Facebook LIVE. Listen to the complete unedited podcast! We had a BLAST!
2024-10-2451 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 29 - What the heck is going on in New Hampshire?Noelle and Diana catch up on the lates with the Kansas City Chiefs fans story and discuss some crazy happenings in New Hampshire (a Diaper Spa?? People getting trapped in trash trucks??) And a flurry of Tidbits this week. Check out the video on our Facebook page - and plan to join us on Feb 14 @ 7pm EST for a Facebook LIVE event!!
2024-10-2442 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 28 - Talking Sh*t with Diana and NoelleWith an upcoming colonoscopy for Diana, the girls talk about the latest changes in insurance coverage for sedation. The fixation this week is the story of the Kansas City Chiefs fans that died in their friend's backyard. And finally, its back to their favorite topic when Noelle shares the story of the man suing Dunkin Donuts for an exploding toilet.
2024-10-241h 03
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 26 - Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024!Join Diana and Noelle as they close out the holiday season and 2023 and share their goals for 2024. Noelle has a solo Tidbit of unrequired love at the CYO dance. We had some technical difficulties during the making and lost some video at the end but check our Facebook page for a special outtake clip!! The full video episode is available: https://clipchamp.com/watch/jHK2vHwLGmv
2024-10-2437 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 27 - Weight loss, insurance and Gypsy RoseNoelle provides an update on her weight loss journey and joining Diana on Ozempic. Why is everyone so obsessed with Gypsy Rose Blanchard? The girls share a Tidbit - driving Diana's parents' snazzy sports car - and covering up an accident.
2024-10-2451 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 24 - Christmas Movie Bingo!Noelle shares her weightloss journey update (congrats!) The girls share their Top 5 favorite holiday movies and compare to the internet's ratings. Christmas Movie Bingo is on - December 1-23. Get your bingo cards at lifesjourneybff@gmail.com.
2024-10-2445 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 25 - Christmas countdown!Noelle and Diana share their favorite, and least favorite, Christmas songs. They realize they accidentally (sure) have been reading Christmas Erotica. Noelle provides her personal Tidbit of being on the "naughty" list. Don't miss outtakes of Diana's constant interruptions - "Loki!!"
2024-10-2457 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 23 - Thanksgiving and GratitudeDiana and Noelle share what’s on the table this year and their family traditions. Hope you are full because there is a lot of talk about food! Watch the full video here: https://clipchamp.com/watch/DLs3FTr7zRY
2024-10-2435 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 22 - It's the Holiday Season!Noelle and Diana cover a lot of topics in this episode! A few corrections and omissions followed by their latest fixation - crazy drivers and why can’t they get Diana’s coffee right?!! Results from our poll on when you decorate, how to handle gifts for adult children (will Noelle ruin Christmas?) and this week’s Tidbit! Go to LifesJourneyBFF.com to view the video version of this episode!
2024-10-2455 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 21 - Serenity & MimosasJulie joins Noelle and Diana for the first full length video version of the podcast (available on our website https://lifesjourneybff.com) Noelle and Julie share their Yoga retreat and compare with Diana's bachelorette trip. The girls discuss bikini wax mishaps and Helen Keller conspiracies. This week's Tidbit is about the wrong way to dim the lights.
2024-10-241h 03
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 20 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month Special EpisodeOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we have a very special episode. Diana and Noelle interview two good friends who share their personal stories of battling and surviving breast cancer. Carolyn and Heather share their individual journeys and how they have managed the physical and emotional toll. The girls also discuss prevention - annual mammograms, self-checks and healthy habits. And of course, staying positive - laughter is the best medicine!
2024-10-241h 00
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 19 - The Wedding!Diana and Noelle are joined by Christine and Julie to talk about The Wedding - Diana's son Billy and his bride Meghan said their "I do's". The girls share highlights, some minor snafus and what it made it such a great night. They also share some thoughts on Aging Ungracefully and Christine shares a more recent "Tidbit". Check out our Facebook page for pictures from the wedding, including a "reenactment" shot 37 years in the making. LifesJourneyBFF Facebook
2024-10-2435 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 18 - It's a Pumpkin Spice Flavored PodcastNoelle and Diana update their weightloss journey, discuss cell phone etiquette and more wonderful effects of aging (un)gracefully. Share your opinion on the important topic of the week - Pumpkin Spice - yay or nay?! And finally, the Tidbit story that guys won't want to listen to...but should... when Aunt Flow came to visit.
2024-10-2428 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 17 - Fear and Loathing in WoburnDiana shares her latest health scare, Noelle is afraid of automatic toilets, million dollar jets go missing and their Tidbit story has a scary old lady selling pot. But the really scary story is how a mom can harm her own children and call it parenting - they discuss the Ruby Franke story in this week's episode.
2024-10-2441 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 16 - Mistaken Identities and Awkward MomentsNoelle and Diana discuss this week's Fixation and those awkward moments in life...mistaking someone for another person, what to say at a wake, playing the game 'pregnant or not pregnant'. And their latest Tidbit - Diana "mingles" and loses her pants.
2024-10-2439 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 15 - Summer can't end like this!Noelle and Diana refresh the podcast with some rebranding of the segments. They talk about wrapping up the Summer vacations, discuss the rumors of a resurgence of Covid and share a story about their first ski trip! What happened to Christine's money? Where did Julie go? Why does Canadian pizza look so weird?
2024-10-2438 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 14 - Fire/FyreNoelle and Diana are back from their 2-week Summer hiatus! They discuss the devastating Maui fires (we'll share a link on how to help). And then they segue into the Fyre Festival debacle and why people fall for scams. This week's Tidbit is about Chrisy's wedding and our bad habit of dancing on tables. Listen now BFFers!!
2024-10-2439 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 12 - True CrimeDiana and Noelle give their weight loss and health updates and discuss their obsession with a true crime in the local news - the Karen Read story. Julie returns with an update on the 2-week plant based diet and helps with this week's Tidbit!
2024-10-2441 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 11 - Midlife CrisisNoelle and Diana give both a weight loss journey update as well as health updates. They get PHILOSOPHICAL and talk about setting new goals and finding our way in the next chapter of our lives. And they share the Tidbit that began it all...
2024-10-2431 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 13 - You're good enough, you're smart enough and doggone it, people like you.Diana shares a little about the wedding shower (see our social for pics!) Noelle and Diana discuss how to develop confidence during the ups and downs of their weight loss journey. They also share a tidbit that leads into a revelation about a long-standing bathroom stunt.
2024-10-2446 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 09 - RSVP EtiquetteNoelle and Diana give their latest weight loss journey update, discuss RSVP etiquette and share this week's Tidbit!
2024-10-2429 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 10 - Being a grandparent is awesome!Diana and Noelle talk about being grandmothers and how it differs from being a parent. Diana gives an update on her health scare - all good. Julie is back to join the girls on their weight-loss journey update and shares her plant-based diet challenge.
2024-10-2439 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 07 - Vanderpump Rules breakdownThe girls share their weight loss journey highs and lows. Diana loves “Vanderpump Rules” and challenges Noelle to watch the Reunion episode. They break down the cast and this season’s scandals (Scandoval!) Listen in for a new "Tidbit" story that involves Seniors on the high seas!!
2024-10-2438 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 08 - Dealing with wrinkles...and a special guest!Diana and Noelle share their methods for dealing with the effects of aging. A special guest joins them for the podcast. Stay tuned in at the end for a "Tidbit Callback" that does not dissapoint. Do you have a wrinkle miracle? Have your own “Tidbit” to share? Reach out and maybe we’ll share it on the podcast!! lifesjourneybff@gmail.com A note to our listeners: we discuss the semiglutide shot and Diana’s personal experience. ALWAYS talk to your doctor and know that it is by prescription only! We want you to be safe. More inf...
2024-10-2440 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 06 - Reality TV and Movie FavoritesDiana and Noelle give the latest update on their weight loss, what’s up with their favorite TV shows, and popular movie franchises that they LOVE and HATE.
2024-10-2447 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 05 - Would you rather?Checking in on our weight loss journey! We also get into pop culture. What is your “obsession” and what is your “ick”? We talk about our favorite popstars, TV obsessions and the “tea”. A new segment is “Would you rather?” Coma or jail time? Wake up skinny or be someone’s bitch?? LOL. TIDBITS!!!! It’s our story of the week!! We’ll share another story from high school days. It’s a Ferris Bueller moment of trying to change the speedometer! Washing our hands in puddles. OMG, don’t tell our kids!!!
2024-10-2437 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 03 - The great beyond and putting our young lives at risk!Diana and Noelle share an update on their weightless journey. Diana discusses her experience with Ozempic (Semaglutide) and how it has supported her weight loss. Noelle continues her weight loss journey based on calorie deficit. They are authentic about balancing their weight loss with the real world (sports, graduations, life). Diana and Noelle talk about their beliefs, whether its sports teams or psychics! What do you think about psychics? Real or just entertainment?? Is there something beyond? Is it just what we want to see/hear/believe? Ooooooooh. Hahahahaha. Living near Salem, MA we have grown up with the...
2024-10-2439 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 04 - Diana’s ass is smaller!Diana gives an update on her weight loss journey with “the shot” but also her “dry” time - 90 days without alcohol, and the unintentional weight loss from the stomach bug! Noelle discusses her challenges with stress and how it affects her weight loss journey (with support from her husband, Dave). In our 50’s we are in a unique position of parenting our semi-adult children and supporting our elderly parents. This episode deals with the challenges that Diana and her family faces with a family member who was recently diagnosed with Alheimer’s. Do you have a family member with...
2024-10-2433 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 02 - Who said this was going to be easy?Last week we were figuring ourselves out and getting past our anxiety. We have an agenda, our weight loss journey, work/life balance and a surprise! The topic is “Poop!” This is a big deal (especially for Diana). A life long issue with “performance anxiety” or public pooping and the very real issue of public bathrooms. We talk about those things that you think but don’t say! Note: we are very authentic in our conversations so if you have a problem with profanity or vulgar language, this is not for you. But we hope yo...
2024-10-2451 min
Life's Journey with Best FriendsEpisode 01 - A new podcast! Oh, that’s original.It’s our first episode! Yay! We are very excited to introduce ourselves and share our own personal stories and insights. We (Noelle and Diana) have been friends for over 40 years and have supported each other through a myriad of trials and tribulations. We have survived everything - the good, the bad, and the ugly - with humor and love. Join us each week for a new episode where we share our weight loss journey, our work/life balance and stories of our friendship. We hope to make you laugh - we have been laughing together for a lifetime! An...
2024-10-2425 min