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Learning to Flourish Podcast044 To the One Who Feels God has Forgotten Them in the WaitingThis week, Kelsey and Laura Jean talk about the periods of our lives that can leave us feeling like we are left behind, comparison, and despair. Listen for some truth and encouragement. Let's Be Saints Co. WebsiteSingle & Thriving MasterclassLet's Be Saints Co. on YouTube2025-05-0535 minLearning to Flourish Podcast038 Word of the Year and Lessons from 2024Join Kelsey and Laura Jean in this episode where they talk about the biggest lessons they learned in 2024 and reflect on their word of the year. Learn more and join the Dating for Marriage Challenge https://letsbesaintsco.com/ 2025-01-0642 minLearning to Flourish Podcast035 We're Taking a Break... For the BEST ReasonWe're taking a break... but for the BEST reason! Enjoy this episode as we talk about some of our favorite episodes so far. The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-09-3039 minLearning to Flourish Podcast034 Last Call for Made BLVED this YearIn this episode Laura Jean invites you to consider joining Made BLVED a proximate marriage preparation program beginning on October 1st. Listen to this episode to get all the insights into what it is and why you should join! Made BLVEDThe BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-09-2308 minLearning to Flourish Podcast033 Noticing the Little Things and No Room for ComparisonIn this episode Kelsey and Laura Jean talk about the Dating for Marriage Challenge happening this September 24-26th. If you're a Catholic navigating the dating world today - this challenge is for you! Sign up with the link below.The Dating For Marriage ChallengeThe BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-09-1645 minLearning to Flourish Podcast032 On DreamingThis week Kelsey and Laura Jean talk about dreaming, the importance of it, and how to go about reestablishing a practice of dreaming. The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-09-0945 minLearning to Flourish Podcast031 How to Be A Friend To YourselfIn this episode Kelsey and Laura Jean talk about what it means to be a friend to yourself and how to do that in different seasons of life. The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-09-0249 minLearning to Flourish Podcast030 TOB Can Change EverythingIn this episode Kelsey and Laura Jean talk about Theology of the Body and how its teachings can help us transform the way we go about life. Join the Theology of the Body Part 2 Study beginning on September 2nd! Join the StudyThe BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-08-2649 minLearning to Flourish Podcast029 We Can't Do Nothing - The Key to FlourishingWe're back! And in this episode learn the key to flourishing - actively doing something to achieve your goals. Enrollment opens for the Theology of the Body Study Part 2 Friday! Get on the wait list to be notified by email when you can sign up! TOB Part 2 WaitlistThe BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-08-1945 minLearning to Flourish Podcast028 Investing in YourselfThis week on the podcast Laura Jean and Kelsey talk about investing in yourself. And invite you into the new offer from The BLVED Collective: Forever BLVED. Listen for more information Apply for Forever BLVED on the BLVED Collective Website:The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's InstagramSong: Flowers2024-07-1553 minLearning to Flourish Podcast027 Faith and Fitness with Sydney TannerIn this weeks episode Kelsey and Laura Jean are joined by guest Sydney Tanner. In this episode we talk about faith, fitness, and jewelry. Sydney Tanner is the owner and creator behind Darling & Divine. Her sole focus is to create jewelry that is uniquely designed like you. When not hustling on the business she is hanging at a coffee shop, going to the gym or enjoying the outdoors. You can find all of her links here as well as use code: BLVED10 for 10% off your order at DarlingandDivine.coDar...2024-07-0855 minLearning to Flourish Podcast026 Kingdom Body MindsetIn this episode Kelsey and Laura Jean talk about having a Kingdom Body Mindset. What it is, how to start the journey, and why it matters so much. Listen to this episode and share it with someone you think would benefit from it!Be Held PlaylistThe BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-07-0152 minLearning to Flourish Podcast025 The One About Confession and Being in Our Own WayMan oh man this episode is a good one! Listen as Kelsey and Laura Jean talk about confession and being in our own way when it comes to receiving forgiveness and love. The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-06-2454 minLearning to Flourish Podcast024 Living From a Place of Knowledge of Self > Everything ElseKelsey and Laura Jean are back with an episode on self knowledge. Each of us have had our own journeys arriving at where we are today. We share these and more as we discuss the benefits of doing the work to get to know yourself. Don't forget to sign up for the Theology of the Body Part 1 Study! The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's InstagramTOB Study2024-06-1049 minLearning to Flourish Podcast023 Debunking the Pressure to Have It All TogetherThis week Kelsey and Laura Jean talk about the pressure to have it all together and how we can just throw it out the window. So many good moments in this episode - have a listen! The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's InstagramThe TOB Study2024-06-0354 minLearning to Flourish Podcast022 Why the In-Between: Kelsey's StoryJoin the gals this week talking about Kelsey's story and why the in-between is important to her. The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-05-2057 minLearning to Flourish Podcast021 Why the In Between: Laura's StoryJoin the gals this week talking about Laura's story and why the in-between is important to her. And stay tuned for next week as they discuss Kelsey's story! The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-05-1349 minLearning to Flourish Podcast020 Experiences Bringing People TogetherThis week Kelsey and Laura Jean talk about how experiences bring people closer together than time just spent talking. Plus hear about St. Catherine of Siena and the Karol Project!The BLVED Collective WebsiteThe Karol Project - open now through April 30th Kelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-04-2950 minLearning to Flourish Podcast019 5 Ways to Catch the Sun with FriendsIt is getting warmer out so here are 5 ideas to get together with your friends and enjoy the warmer temps! The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's InstagramThe Karol Project Wait list2024-04-2252 minLearning to Flourish Podcast018 What if God's Plan Wasn't Only The Destination?Friends, this episode is a conversation that we needed 100%. There are times in everyones lives where our expectations and the realities of our situations don't align. And it is frustrating to say the least. In this episode Kelsey and Laura Jean go beyond the surface level advice of "God's timing is different than outs, be patient" and we talk about the real struggle and what we can in those moments. Show notes: Shop Sacrament Cards and more at BLVED Co ShopThe BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's Instagram2024-04-1552 minLearning to Flourish Podcast017 Describe Your Perfect DayIn this Episode Kelsey and Laura Jean answer questions such as describe your perfect day, and what is something extra that you pack for a trip that is not a "need" but a NEED?We had a blast recording this! Tune in for some giggles and get to know us more! The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-04-0850 minLearning to Flourish Podcast016 How Suffering Can Draw Us Closer To ChristAs we enter Holy Week we wanted to talk about suffering and how our suffering, united to Christ's on the cross, can draw us even closer to Him. If you are going through something now, or need a little motivation going into Holy Week - Listen in friend The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-03-2543 minLearning to Flourish Podcast015 Pull Back the Curtain on Made BLVEDToday we are pulling back the curtain on Made BLVED. Talking about all the things. I so hope you join in wether this is something you can see for yourself or are interested in learning more for those in your life who may benefit. I am so glad you are here.The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's InstagramRescue by Lauren Daigle - Laura's God WinkQuiet by Diana Trout - Kelsey's God Wink2024-03-0452 minLearning to Flourish Podcast014 How Important Friendship is Especially in the Christian LifeComing to your earbuds is a discussion about friendship, how we all need and crave it, and even some practical tips to communicate among friends!Listen inThe BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-02-2646 minLearning to Flourish Podcast013 5 Tips to Thrive in the Getting to Know You PhaseIf you're single in todays world you understand how difficult dating can be today. The dreaded getting to know you phase is hard enough - so we came up with 5 tips to help make that time a bit easier for you! The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's InstagramWorkshop for Single Catholics 2024-02-1957 minLearning to Flourish Podcast012 Self CareThis week Kelsey and Laura Jean talk about self care - the worlds version vs the Christian view.Join us as we discuss what true self care is and what it is not.The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-02-1252 min
Passports & PizzaIntroducing Our New Podcast - Blank Plate Pod!• email blankplatepod@gmail.com• leave a voicemail at (717) 382-8313• Instagram• TikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: Instagram2024-02-071h 04Learning to Flourish Podcast011 Preparing for LentJoin us this week as we discuss preparing for lent. We talk about things to watch out for as we choose what we are sacrificing this lenten season, as well as some practical tips to help us choose! Show notes:Lent Sacrifice FreebieThe BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-02-0555 minLearning to Flourish Podcast010 Living An Ordered LifeLiving an ordered life doesn't not mean living an organized life. Catch Kelsey and Laura Jean as they discuss ordering your priorities, what to do when those start slipping, discipline and so much more! The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-01-2238 minLearning to Flourish Podcast009 Consuming Too Much Social Media? What To Consume InsteadHello friends! Join us this week as we discuss the dangers of consuming too much social media and what we can replace it with aka what else we can consume. Much love to you all Website: theblvedcollective.comBLVED Co ShopBLVED Digital ShopMade BLVED WaitlistKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-01-151h 01Learning to Flourish Podcast008 7 Ideas to Build CommunityDid someone say community? We are coming at you this week with 7 ideas for building community that aren't the typical advice you hear. Tune in for this great chat! The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-01-0859 minLearning to Flourish Podcast007 Word of the Year & Looking Ahead to 2024Happy New Years friend! Today we are chatting about our word of the year and looking ahead to 2024. Tune in as we debunk the worlds idea of New Year resolutions and reclaim who we are in the here and now. The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2024-01-0159 minLearning to Flourish Podcast006 Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Part 3Join us for our Advent book study on the book: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. Today we tackle part 3 of the book: 4 Steps to Unhurrying your lifeJoin us for Advent as we go through this book The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2023-12-1859 minLearning to Flourish Podcast005 Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Part 2Join us for our Advent book study on the book: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. Today we tackle part 2 of the book: The SolutionJoin us for Advent as we go through this book The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2023-12-1157 minLearning to Flourish Podcast004 Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Part 1Join us for our Advent book study on the book: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. Today we tackle part 1 of the book: The ProblemAnd oh boy is it a big one. Join us for the next 3 weeks as we go through this book and tie it with our journey through adventThe BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2023-12-0459 minLearning to Flourish Podcast003 Not Losing Yourself in Helping Othersooh friends! This is an episode where we dive into not losing yourself in helping others - a topic that is crucially important and not talked about often enough. We are very much on the journey with you in this episode. Enjoy! The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2023-11-271h 01Learning to Flourish Podcast002 Giving Thanks in All CircumstancesYou know around this time of year, specifically the week of Thanksgiving when we hear about how thankful everyone is? It is great and all, but what if we strove to be grateful all year round? This episode is jammed packed with nuggets of truth surrounding practices of gratitude and how we can be grateful in all circumstances. Give this one a listen, friend, and happy thanksgiving! The BLVED Collective WebsiteKelsey's InstagramLaura Jean's Instagram2023-11-2055 minLearning to Flourish PodcastThe Learning To Flourish TrailerWelcome to the learning to flourish podcast - we are your hosts, Kelsey Dannehl and Laura Jean Tremblay. This is a place to stop waiting, and learn to flourish exactly where we are - right in the in-between. Join us each week as we discuss topics that pertain to daily life and how we can flourish in the here and nowThis Podcast is presented by The BLVED Collective 2023-11-0609 minLearning to Flourish Podcast27 Leaning Into PeaceIn this episode, Laura Jean dives into the topic of peace. Peace is healing and restorative. As a pure gift from God, peace can be an answer to so many prayers.Website: theblvedcollective.comBLVED Co. ShopInstagram: @theblvedcollective2023-02-0621 min
Learning to Flourish PodcastTrailer Episode - Behind The BLVED CollectiveWelcome to Dear BLVED! The Dear BLVED podcast is a place to dive deep into relationships, femininity, and the stages leading up to marriage. Conversations rooted in the truth and doing our part in carrying on the work of John Paul II. In this trailer episode get to know me, your host, Laura Jean, founder of The BLVED Collective, and learn about the ways that I am serving you. I fell in love with theology from a young age. There is something about the tru...2022-04-2911 min
Passports & PizzaS4E6: Non-Alcoholic SpiritsSara and Laura recap their Taylor Swift girls’ night and discuss how old they feel before diving into non-alcoholic spirits. There’s a taste test of various fun products, plus a taste-off between alcoholic and non-alcoholic whiskey cocktails. As a little bonus there’s a tasting of two newer Girl Scout cookie flavors, plus an anonymous advice question and recommendations.The full show notes for this episode are available here.Please reach out to us!Instagram: @passportpizzapodTwitter: @passportspizzaemail: hello@passportsandpizza.comleave a voicemail: 717-964-02152022-03-021h 04
Passports & PizzaS4E5: Frozen Pizza Face-Off, Toppings EditionSara and Laura give an update on their Covid New Year’s, plus Sara has an update on her eyeballs, and Laura is feeling adrift amidst an existential crisis but is loving snow day season. There’s a frozen pizza AND ice cream tasting, and a California Pizza Kitchen-inspired stroll down memory lane. We finish off with some New Year’s resolution check-ins and recommendations.The full show notes for this episode are available here.Please reach out to us!Instagram: @passportpizzapodTwitter: @passportspizzaemail: hello@passportsandpizza.comleave a voicemail: 717-964-0...2022-02-021h 25
Passports & PizzaS4E2: Our Favorite Travel Items*Note: If you’re listening to this episode with headphones, you’ll notice that each of our voices only come out of one earbud: Sara on one side and Laura on the other. We apologize for this little hiccup; it should be fixed by the next episode. Thanks for being patient with us as we get used to our new recording equipment.Mercury is in retrograde, Sara’s divorce is finalized … there’s a lot going on! Laura’s allergies continue to be a problem for her but she is enjoying using Notion to stay organized and motivated, a...2021-11-031h 06
Laura Jean ReikiMindfulness Meditation: myth bustingIn this mini podcast episode I explain what mindfulness meditation is and what a "non- judgmental" attitude means. I also bust a few myths about mindfulness meditation including one I hear a lot - "Meditation means clearing your mind". ~ I also mention Vipassana meditation and what the "two signs of progress" in meditation are. ~ For more information about Mindfulness meditation I suggest following Teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn. ~ I'm excited to share a bit more about myself and my journey with Meditation and Reiki healing in the coming months! Stay tuned. Comments and questions welcome. 💖 Instagram @laura.jean.reiki / email: laura.jean.rei...2021-06-1511 min
Passports & PizzaS3E17: Frozen Pizza Face-Off, Whole Foods EditionIt’s the season three finale! Laura has a bone to pick with being called “kid” in a professional setting and she’s excited that Book It has been relaunched; Sara is stressed because the Covid lifestyle is coming to an end but she’s enjoying the pleasure of anticipating a new album. There’s a frozen pizza face-off (all three are from Whole Foods), a conversation with a special guest about family traditions, an update on the gals’ summer plans, and recommendations. The full show notes for this episode are available here. Please reach out to us!...2021-06-091h 18
Passports & PizzaS3E16: The SpritzThis episode begins with a surprise tasting of a grocery store treat that Laura picked up and then we get into our salty-sweets. Laura is frustrated with herself for not finishing things, and she’s been enjoying a local walk through the countryside. Sara’s dog has IBS but she’s had some fun developments in her dating life. Then we cover the origins of the Italian spritz cocktail and taste a few different variations (some good, … some not so good). To finish we’ve got a listener question about cheese and recommendations. The full show notes for this e...2021-05-2654 min
Passports & PizzaS3E15: Gut Health Extravaganza with Phoebe LapineSara is annoyed about how adulting takes up so much time but she enjoyed a run in the warm weather, and Laura has irksome house expenses popping up but is enjoying one of her grad classes. Then in this episode we go DEEP on gut health (and specifically a condition called SIBO) with Phoebe Lapine, the author of the new book SIBO Made Simple. Phoebe schools us on IBS and all the ways our guts can get messed up, but more importantly she gives us some tools for how to deal with it. This one is jam-packed with educational...2021-05-121h 13
Passports & PizzaS3E14: Houseplants 101 with Phil KadowakiLaura is losing patience for the school year but enjoying having a garden for the first time, and Sara is feeling emotional burnout from dating apps but got her first vaccine shot (yay!). If you’ve been cozying up at home during the pandemic and dabbling in houseplants, this is the episode for you. We talk to Sara’s friend Phil Kadowaki, who is a self-taught houseplant expert, and he graciously spills all of his best tips. We discuss beginner plants, pet-friendly plants, watering techniques, propagation, fertilizer, soil, etc. You name it, we probably covered it. And then we’ve got...2021-04-281h 37
Passports & PizzaS3E13: Detroit Style PizzaLaura is vaccinated (yay!) but lamenting her ugly pajamas, and Sara’s contact lens saga continues. Then it’s all about Detroit style pizza! We’ve got a breakdown of how this style originated and what makes it unique, plus we get to listen along as Sara and Laura make their very first Detroit style pizza in real time. To top it all off we’ve got a pizza-related question, more bonus Girl Scout Cookie content, and recommendations. The full show notes for this episode are available here.Please reach out to us!Instagram: @passport...2021-04-141h 11
Passports & PizzaS3E12: My Shanghai with Betty LiuFirst of all, Happy 2-Year Pod-iversary to us!! We can’t believe we’ve already been putting out this show for two years, and we’re so thankful to all of you for listening. Sara discusses how divorce sucks but Robert recently came for a nice visit, and Laura talks about her struggles with body image and an exciting purchase she had saved up for. Then we chat with the multi-talented Betty Liu about her new cookbook, My Shanghai. We learn about what defines Shanghainese cooking and where to seek out the best food in the city. There’...2021-03-311h 04
Passports & PizzaS3E11: Food TraditionsLaura is weirdly excited about jury duty (?!) in a salty-sweet way, and Sara has a leak in her kitchen but she’s thrilled to have the results of her gut intelligence test, aka “the poop test.” Inspired by a listener voicemail, the gals dive into their relationships with food traditions - holidays, birthdays, other random traditions, things they WANT to do, etc. Then there’s a great listener question about cookbooks for bookworms AND TikTok before moving onto recommendations.The full show notes for this episode are available here.Please reach out to us!Instagra...2021-03-171h 12
Passports & PizzaS3E10: 2021 Travel Forecast*We experienced some technical difficulties with this episode, so please excuse a few random noises and the slightly choppier editing quality. We continue to not be professionals and we’re doing our best. Thank you!This one begins with a Pizza Hut update before getting into salty-sweets. Laura is appreciating a lovely tweet thread but has feelings about the Britney Spears documentary. Sara is dealing with PMS rage but she has a cool new custom tie-dyed sweatshirt. Then we get into a discussion about what travel might look like in 2021, plus a listener voicemail, a Girl Scout co...2021-03-0354 min
Passports & PizzaS3E9: Girl Scout CookiesLaura is loving her Kitchenaid mixer but she’s dealing with negative self-talk, and Sara hates city street parking during a snowstorm but she’s happy Trump is no longer president. But more importantly, this episode is all about GIRL SCOUT COOKIES. We discuss our individual relationships with the Girl Scouts, plus cover a brief history of the organization as well as the history of the cookie sales. Does Laura remember the Girl Scout Code? (You’ll have to listen to find out.) And, of course - we taste and rank all of the 2021 cookies. Then there’s a listener...2021-02-171h 18
Passports & PizzaS3E8: Controversial Food OpinionsSara got some really good financial news but she’s super bummed about the insurrection at the capitol, and Laura witnessed a terrible accident outside her house but she has a piano now. Then they get into listener-submitted controversial food opinons … and boy, are they interesting! Topics include pizza, hot dogs, soda, sandwiches and mac and cheese, but mayo and cherry tomatoes might just be the main stars. There’s a listener question about things to do in the evenings other than watching TV, and then we’ve got recommendations.The full show notes for this episode are avai...2021-02-031h 13
Passports & PizzaS3E7: NegronisIt’s the negroni episode! Laura loves her cat but she’s been stress eating, and Sara has to keep wearing her glasses for a bit longer but she’s enjoying Bridgerton on Netflix. This episode was recorded on New Year’s Eve, which was the perfect time to try a bunch of cocktails. The ladies are joined by Laura’s boyfriend, Luke, as they taste several variations of the Negroni and Laura provides some history of the drink. Then there’s a listener question about dinner parties before finishing with recommendations.The full show notes for this episode...2021-01-201h 11
Passports & PizzaS3E6: 2021 New Year's ResolutionsHappy New Year! More importantly, Happy 2021! Laura is annoyed that none of her Christmas packages showed up on time, but both ladies are enjoying that awkward, in-between time between Christmas and New Year’s, although Sara had her expectations way too high for what she could accomplish during her vacation from work. It’s time to pop some bubbly, because we’re looking back on our 2020 resolutions (oh boy), and also sharing our 2021 resolutions. Did we set the bar super low? You bet. Then we answer a listener question about how we’re taking care of ourselves in this “unpreceden...2021-01-061h 02
Passports & PizzaS3E5: The Bon Appetit Blow UpWe start things off with a mini review of Little Caesars deep dish pizza and also announce the winner of our giveaway, but then we get into salty-sweets: Laura misses planning travel in the dark winter months, and she’s gone into full Swifty mode with her excitement about the surprise release of Evermore by Taylor Swift. Sara has a rant about people asking her why she doesn’t have kids yet, but she bossed Christmas shopping this year. For the meaty part of this episode, the gals break down the insane examples of racism at Bon Appetit that came...2020-12-231h 16
Passports & PizzaS3E4: 100 Cookies with Sarah KiefferThe gals are in the Christmas spirit! Sara’s salty this week is that the 2020 Holiday Season is WEIRD, but she’s also grateful for holiday movie season. Laura is mad at the sun for going down too early, but she’s reconnecting with her blog again. Then there’s an interview with the lovely Sarah Kieffer of the Vanilla Bean Blog about her new book, 100 Cookies. The ladies also chat with her about comfort baking, what it’s like to have a recipe go viral, the process of creating a cookbook, and her favorite guilty pleasure pizza. To wrap up, t...2020-12-091h 06
Passports & PizzaBonus: 2020 Gift GuideIt’s the holiday gifting season, so we’ve got a little bonus episode for you that’s full of our gift ideas. This is for your fellow foodies, travel lovers, and people who love to stay in and be cozy. In other words, if you know anyone like Sara and Laura, this list will have you covered. The full show notes for this episode are available here. Please reach out to us!Instagram: @passportpizzapodTwitter: @passportspizzaemail: hello@passportsandpizza.comleave a voicemail: 717-964-02152020-12-0244 min
Passports & PizzaS3E3: Politics and Mac n CheeseWe’re getting into it this episode! Sara’s tired of the Sunday Scaries but she’s thrilled about the Biden victory, and Laura discusses losing a coworker to Covid-19 and a calming new hobby. Then the gals get into politics, going over their personal political histories, the relationship to voting, issues they’re passionate about, the Biden-Harris victory, and recommend some political podcasts. They chase it all down with a boxed mac n cheese face-off. And then before ending with recommendations we’ve got a listener question about Thanksgiving foods. Don’t forget about the giveaway going on thr...2020-11-251h 01
Passports & PizzaS3E2: Erika, the Pancake Princess and Queen of Bake OffsLaura is dealing with sinus problems, but she’s comforting herself with Harry Potter. Sara misses wearing her contact lenses, but is appreciating the lunchtime walk weather at this time of year. More importantly, we’ve got an interview with the lovely Erika of the blog “The Pancake Princess.” The gals chat with her about the bake off series on her blog, how her bake offs have changed during Covid times, as well as some of her travel experiences. Then there’s a listener question about hygge home updates, we’ve got recommendations, and Sara and Laura try to pronounce th...2020-11-111h 04
Passports & PizzaS3E1: So ... Let's Catch Up!Welcome to season 3!!! Sara and Laura sip on some margaritas as they catch us up on what’s going on in their lives, with some personal news that’s both good AND bad. They discuss Covid-19 (obviously), therapy, life in quarantine, the Black Lives Matter movement, how they are actually DOING, what’s bringing them joy in these dark times, and Covid comfort foods.Also - there’s a giveaway going on! From now through the end of November 2020, you can enter to win a personal Covid care package from Sara and Laura. There are two ways to enter...2020-10-2857 min
Behind The Yellow LineUNSOLVED: What Happened to Tanner Barton? (With Tanner's Voice!) - Behind The Yellow Line Ep #12Tanner Barton's death is surrounded in mystery, mostly because those closest to the scene have been anything but cooperative. Michele Barton has been searching for answers for the last 8 years. Today we discuss what we know about Tanner's mysterious death!
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Behind The Yellow LineTheresa "Tree" DeKeyzer - Painting and Crime: Behind The Yellow Line Ep #10Today's episode of the podcast features another layer of LJ while going super close to home with a local story of Theresa DeKeyzer. Theresa was a young woman from Warren, Michigan who had a love of art, painting, writing and making jewelry. Her story has impacted me from the moment I heard she had gone missing. I've always held a connection to this story and wanted to do something special. In today's episode I painted a picture in her memory and honor.
This True Crime Podcast is hosted by Laura Jean. This includes graphic depictions of sensitive ma...2020-08-0623 minBehind The Yellow LineSOLVED: The Abduction of Jayme Closs - Behind The Yellow Line Ep #11Today's episode is all about the brutal murder of Jayme's Parents and her terrifying abduction, lasting 88 days. Jayme was taken by Jake Patterson from her family home. The police had no leads, the case ran cold. Find out how Jayme managed to escape by listening to the full episode!
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...2020-08-0621 minBehind The Yellow LineElyse Pahler: Did Slayer's Music Cause Her Death? - Behind The Yellow Line Ep #9This True Crime Podcast is hosted by Laura Jean. This includes graphic depictions of sensitive materials. Viewer discretion is advised. Trigger Warning is in effect.
Today's story depicts the graphic murder of Elyse Pahler. Elyse Pahler was only 15 years old when her three assailants attacked her, stabbing her and performed heinous acts on her body. Eight months went by before her murders confessed. Listen to the full story now.
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Apple...2020-07-2223 minBehind The Yellow LineHow True Crime YouTuber Joshua Miles hit 100K - Behind The Yellow Line Podcast Ep #8This True Crime Podcast is hosted by Laura Jean.
This episode features true crime aficionado and my friend, Joshua Miles. Joshua Miles is a true crime youtuber who has just amassed 100,000 Subscriber on his platform at https://www.youtube.com/c/joshuamilesyt
Together, we explore how Joshua got his start in true crime, find out who he's itching to collab with, through many silly stories you are bound to have an incredible time listening or watching this episode.
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Podcast...2020-07-091h 04Behind The Yellow LineThe Tragedy of Judith Barsi - Behind The Yellow Line True Crime Podcast - Episode #7Today's episode covers the terrible tragedy of Judith Barsi. Judith Barsi was a young Hollywood starlet who's life was tragically cut short due to the horrific jealousy of her father, Jozsef and paranoid of being left by Judith's mother, Maria. Judith is remembered as being a sweet angel and for her numerous appearances in television commercials, tv shows and starring in the movies "The Land Before Time" and "All Dogs Go To Heaven".
This True Crime Podcast is hosted by Laura Jean. This includes graphic depictions of sensitive materials. Viewer discretion is advised. Trigger Warning is in e...2020-07-0121 minBehind The Yellow LineThe Grizzly Murder of Kevin Bacon - Behind The Yellow Line True Crime Podcast Ep #6Today's story covers the terrible story of Kevin Bacon's murder. His story is an extremely tragic tale about what dangers can lie when meeting people online through dating sites.
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Passports & PizzaA Message From Laura & SaraA quick message from Laura (and Sara in spirit) updating everyone on a brief break we’re taking from the pod. We love you and cannot thank you enough for your support. We’ll see you in Season 3!2020-03-2501 min
Passports & PizzaS2E14: The Hustle vs. The HobbyBuckle in, ya’ll… today’s episode goes *DEEP* into a struggle both Laura and Sara have been navigating through for years! Do hobbies even exist in 2020 millennial culture? But before all that fun stuff - Sara’s stressin’ about planning the final details for her upcoming trip (but also super excited for it!), meanwhile Laura’s hating tax season in between a serious dump of inspiration/passion project fell into her lap. The two chat for a while about creativity before segueing into an in depth chat about what it means to constantly feel the need to “hustle” interests into a...2020-03-111h 08
Passports & PizzaS2E13: Frozen Pizza Face-OffLaura’s waiting for the impending death of her laptop, and she’s excited to do a Q&A talk for the Dame Traveler book at The Strand in NYC. Sara’s hardcore adulting in this episode with her mouse problem and a new cabinet in her laundry room. Then the ladies try a few different frozen pizzas to declare a winner. They discuss frozen pizza history, school lunch nostalgia, the rack vs. the pizza stone, pizza rapper names, and more. Then there’s a listener question about non-food traveling activities and they share recommendations.The full show not...2020-02-261h 10
Passports & PizzaS2E12: Love and Relationships Q&ALaura muted someone on Instagram (!!), and Sara’s got eye issues but she had a good chat with her nutritionist. The gals answer some great listener questions about love and relationships: they cover their personal dating histories, thoughts on dating apps, advice for international relationships, travel flings, how to move on from a FWB, red flags, and more. Then, as always, recommendations.The full show notes for this episode are available here. Please reach out to us!Instagram: @passportpizzapodTwitter: @passportspizzaemail: hello@passportsandpizza.comleave a voicemail: 717-964-02152020-02-121h 10
Passports & PizzaS2E11: The Old Fashioned“We drinkin’ on this ep!” Sara’s dealing with family stress but she made some money on Poshmark, and Laura is dealing with a seller’s market but is stocked up on hygge reading materials. Sara makes some old fashioneds for her and Laura and gives a rundown of the history of the cocktail with some fun facts. Then Laura gives tips to a listener about becoming a travel influencer. The ladies can’t help but get a little tipsy on this one, so enjoy!The full show notes for this episode are available here.Please reach...2020-01-291h 22
Passports & PizzaS2E10: The Carry-On LifestyleLaura is impressed by everyone’s New Year’s messages but she’s having sleep issues. Sara is overwhelmed by the constant bad news but she’s really satisfied with her Nespresso splurge. We’ve got New Year’s resolution updates, a discussion about living that carry-on lifestyle, a listener question about travel pet peeves (they’ve got opinions!), and recommendations.The full show notes for this episode are available here.Please reach out to us!Instagram: @passportpizzapodTwitter: @passportspizzaemail: hello@passportsandpizza.comleave a voicemail: 717-964-02152020-01-151h 10
Passports & PizzaS2E9: Our 2020 GoalsHappy New Year! Sara and Laura are sipping on a whiskey cocktail this episode while they discuss their 2020 goals and intentions. Topics include budgeting, health and fitness, plus personal projects. Laura booked her summer travels but she’s not feeling very much like an adult, and Sara is excited by her new coffee toys but overwhelmed by the holiday season. There’s a Taco Bell-themed question and recommendations, too. 2020, here we come!The full show notes for this episode are available here.Please reach out to us!Instagram: @passportpizzapodTwitter: @passportspizzaemail: hell...2020-01-011h 07
Passports & PizzaS2E8: Christmas CookiesThis episode has hygge updates, various recording hiccups, Gilmour visits and more! Sara had a hygge day and a scary drive in the snow, while Laura is hooked on Orange Theory and is about to boycott her local Starbucks. The main topic is Christmas cookies, so the gals chat about all of their favorites and family traditions, plus Sara has a personal favorite for Laura to try.The full show notes for this episode are available here.Please reach out to us!Instagram: @passportpizzapodTwitter: @passportspizzaemail: hello@passportsandpizza.comleave...2019-12-111h 07
Passports & PizzaS2E7: Hygge SeasonSara’s overwhelmed from a busy weekend but had a great brunch, plus Laura schools us on secondary traumatic stress and tells us about her “Hygge Day.” And if you don’t know what hygge means, you’re in luck because that’s what this episode is all about. The gals get in “their cozies,” light some candles, eat some treats and talk about all things hygge. They go so far in that they had to cut the listener question and recommendations segments for time. Happy hygge season!The full show notes for this episode are available here.Ple...2019-11-271h 23
Passports & PizzaS2E6: From Minneapolis to Morocco with Ruby Josephine SmithThis episode features our first international guest: Ruby Josephine Smith from Tangier, Morocco! A dancer, blogger and podcaster, Ruby is a longtime “internet friend” of Sara’s and Laura’s, and they obviously chat about all things food and travel, plus blogging and podcasting. In other news, Laura is contemplating a haircut (maybe bangs?!) and getting better at “putting her phone to bed,” while Sara goes on a healthcare rant and begs everyone to vote, plus she’s logging some overtime hours at work. They answer a listener question about books (which leads to a Harry Potter discussion), and we’ve got reco...2019-11-131h 18
Passports & PizzaS2E5: Halloween: We're Just Here for the CandyLaura’s got an update on her teacher wardrobe, she’s been nesting and getting ready for “hibernation season,” and she’s dealing with sleep issues. Sara finally started the PWR at Home program but she ran out of episodes of Younger to watch. Then things turn to Halloween - we learn about Laura’s fear of clowns and the ladies throw major shade at candy corn. There’s a voicemail from listener Graylin (repeat caller!) and we’ve got recommendations. Happy Halloween!The full show notes for this episode are available here.Please reach out to us!In...2019-10-301h 02
Passports & PizzaS2E4: Tastes Like HomeIn today’s episode, Sara is obsessed with Younger and depressed by the cost of having kids, while Laura has nearly perfected her red curry recipe but is disappointed by her work wardrobe. Then things get nostalgic as the ladies discuss their family histories with food and cooking, plus take a walk down memory lane to freak out over all of their favorite childhood snacks. The episode wraps up with a listener question about intermittent fasting and their recommendations.The full show notes for this episode are available here.Please reach out to us!In...2019-10-161h 14
Passports & PizzaS2E3: Meet "The Guys," Luke and RobertThis is a special episode because you get to meet “the guys,” Luke and Robert. Find out how the foursome all truly knows one another while the gang sips some bevs and gets silly with some getting-to-know-you questions. Plus, Laura is dealing with a mean comment but she is gearing up for the fall season, Sara has a wild mammogram tale to share, and she recently had a fun girls night out for a concert in Philly. There’s a fun listener question about Gilmore Girls, and we get recommendations from the ladies and their dudes.The full s...2019-10-021h 23
Passports & PizzaS2E2: Traveling on a BudgetThis episode tackles a topic that was highly requested: traveling on a budget! More specifically: how to save money so you can afford to travel, and then how to save money while you’re actually doing it. But of course the ladies begin with their salty/sweets - Laura has a tale about toxic masculinity and she’s having fun with film photography, while Sara is officially saying goodbye to Wordpress and migrating her site to Squarespace, plus she has an exciting family wedding coming up. They end with some fashion-related recommendations.The full show notes for this...2019-09-181h 14
Passports & PizzaS2E1: Summer RecapIn order to kick off season two properly, Laura and Sara obviously had to pop open a bottle of prosecco before they could really get into their chat. Laura had a relaxing summer but is experiencing an online identity crisis. Sara is worried about Gilmour (her dog), and she of course can’t help herself from talking about Taylor Swift’s new album. They both recap their summers and then go over some of their favorite things of the season while getting thirsty for Shawn Mendes and Brad Pitt. There’s a great voicemail with some fun questions from their...2019-09-041h 34
Passports & PizzaS1E10: Feast of St. Pizza OCNJIt’s the last episode of season one! Can you believe? This one starts with a belated warning about the daiquiris from the New Orleans episode (they are STRONG) before going into salty/sweets. There’s a Lancaster focus because Sara just spent a lovely birthday weekend there (even though it was almost sabotaged by her period), and Laura is loving the Lancaster life but is in a dilemma about whether or not she will stay for the long haul. Laura also shares about an interesting dog character of Lancaster named Murphy.From there it’s onto a full...2019-06-261h 20
Passports & PizzaS1E9: New OrleansIt’s an intense one, folks! Laura is feeling that hectic end-of-the-school-year teacher life, she’s come to some sad realizations about her grandma, and she’s happy to live in a time of Game of Thrones. Meanwhile, Sara is digging herself out from under a huge pile of emails, she’s dealing with some negative body image issues, and she’s sporting a cute new haircut. Then the tables turn and they switch to the topic of New Orleans while drinking some classic daiquiris. Sara shares her top tips from her recent trip while they get progressively more tipsy, and...2019-06-051h 22
Passports & PizzaS1E8: Navy Travel Adventures with Ellen DreibelbisThis episode features the very first guest appearance on the show - Sara’s lifelong friend (and one of the original 20 listeners of the podcast), Ellen Dreibelbis! Ellen joins Laura and Sara to discuss their salty/sweets for the week before sharing her experiences as a nurse in the Navy and the travel opportunities she’s had through that line of work. All three answer a listener question about pursuing interests outside of their jobs and then give their recommendations.The full show notes for this episode are available here.Please reach out to us!I...2019-05-151h 11
Passports & PizzaS1E7: Our Favorite Food and Travel MediaSara’s finally getting over being sick (ugh) and she’s been crying a lot while watching Queer Eye, while Laura’s been “left on read” and is planning to do more video work during her summer travels. This episode they get fully into their favorite food and travel media: They discuss their crushes on Brad Leone, Sara’s many favorite cookbooks, how they want to go to a farmer’s market with Alison Roman, complicated feelings about Anthony Bourdain, Laura’s endless love for Iz Harris, planning travel with the help of Instagram, and much more. There’s a voicemail from S...2019-05-011h 41
Passports & PizzaS1E6: '90s NostalgiaWe start off this nostalgic episode with Sara giving Laura a surprise birthday gift. They both had bad weeks, but Laura is looking forward to celebrating her birthday and Sara is excited about her updated pantry jars. The bulk of this episode is a trip down memory lane, with a focus on their ‘90s childhoods. In addition to all the classic ‘90s music, tv and fashion, they also discuss the Scholastic Book Fair, puberty, and what their Spice Girls names might be. It’s a fun one! Then they listen to their first official listener voicemail (from Sara’s blogging...2019-04-171h 31
Passports & PizzaS1E5: LondonThis episode begins with a correction about malt whisky from episode 4, Whiskey Women, and Laura explains that she found “her drink.” She’s also working on an exciting project but it’s stressing her out a little bit. Sara’s blog got sneakily hacked but Taylor Swift is coming through for her on the political front. After catching up they move onto drinking gin and tonics, eating blondies, and discussing London while doing some terrible British accents. Before ending with recommendations they answer a listener question about how they decide where to go in the world.The full show...2019-04-031h 33
Passports & PizzaS1E4: Whiskey WomenSara met a cat she didn’t hate, she’s dealing with some social anxiety, and she’s happy to be podcasting. Laura is super annoyed by airlines but she had a puppy chow angel who made her week. The main topic this week is whiskey, and the gals get into it: they discuss how they learned to love whiskey, what it’s like to be women who drink it, and their whiskey bucket lists. They obviously had to imbibe, so they tasted some scotch and Sara made whiskey sours (recipe below). Before their recommendations they answer a listener question...2019-03-271h 19
Passports & PizzaS1E3: Fitness, Wellness & Feeling GoodSara and Laura kick off the episode by saying #sorrynotsorry for, like, saying the word “like” so much. (But seriously they’re trying to be more conscious of it.) Sara’s way behind on her podcast listening and Laura is having bed bug PTSD. Valentine’s Day was the best kind of chill for Sara, and Laura is pumped because she just booked her summer travels. For the bulk of the episode they get into their personal backgrounds and routines with fitness and wellness before giving a TON of podcast recommendations (and then their regular recommendations).The full show...2019-03-271h 17
Passports & PizzaS1E2: Feast of St. Pizza 101It’s episode 2 and things are already going off the rails … Sara and Laura are both getting old, they can’t see at night, and Sara just had the worst hangover of her life. Thankfully Laura also experienced the many joys of a night all to herself and Sara is feeling fancy-fresh thanks to a gel manicure.For the main topic of the day they dive into the event that helped their friendship to truly blossom: The Feast of St. Pizza! From how to plan to where to go and why the heck would you do it, they c...2019-03-2759 min
Passports & PizzaS1E1: Hi! Get to Know Sara & LauraIn this very first episode of the Passports and Pizza podcast, Sara and Laura invite you to get to know each of them while they pop open a bottle of sparkling rosé and play some games.The full show notes for this episode are available here.Please reach out to us!Instagram: @passportpizzapodTwitter: @passportspizzaemail: hello@passportsandpizza.comleave a voicemail: 717-964-02152019-03-271h 06