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The Beauty Biz™ ShowThe Beauty Biz™ Show224 Courtney Claghorn - Sugared + BronzedWelcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, SUGARED + BRONZED Co-Founder Courtney Claghorn joins Lori to discuss how she grew her business from an apartment-based startup to the nation's largest sugaring hair removal and sunless tanning destination. Tune in to hear Courtney’s thoughts on all things entrepreneurship, from team-building to the importance of intuition in decision-making. “As soon as I started the business I was like, oh, this makes so much sense that I'm an entrepreneur. I just never thought about it in like a sexy way or glamorous way, and honestly, it's really not...2025-07-1447 minGenX StoriesGenX Stories“Follow the cat”:Becoming GenX digital nomadsSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!In this episode, we are diving into the world of GenX digital nomads—that’s right: people our age who are living and working from foreign countries, cool cities, or just wherever the Wi-Fi’s decent and the coffee’s strong.So how do they decide where to go? How do they find a place to stay? And most importantly, how do they do all this without losing their minds (or all their chargers)?We’ve got TWO guests with us today—yes, two—who...2025-06-0448 minre:sumere:sumere: Keep Life Tasty with LLance KeznerIn this episode, we're joined by Llance Kezner, the innovative entrepreneur behind Keep Life Tasty. Llance and his wife Lori have transformed family recipes into award-winning food products that do more than tantalize taste buds—they help people manage stress and anxiety through thoughtful nutrition. As the creative force behind multiple Specialty Food Association award winners including Millie's Sipping Broth, Auntie Gretchen's Water Essence, Betty's Seasoning Blends, and AJ's Veggie Shots, llance shares the remarkable journey of building a plant-based, unsweetened product line now found across specialty retail, grocery, food service, and corporate wellness programs. Llance reveals ho...2025-05-1443 minGenX StoriesGenX Stories‘87 Forever: Four Albums That Shaped Our GenX-nessSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Remember the episode earlier this season  where each co-host picked a 1986 GenX album and we got way too into it? Yeah… we’re doing that again. This time, it’s 1987—and no, we’re not out of opinions yet (not even close). Each of us picked an album from that iconic year, we all (mostly) gave ‘em a listen, and then lovingly (and loudly) overanalyzed them.Expect deep tracks, random trivia no one asked for, and at least one “omg I totally forgot about that song!” mom...2025-04-0958 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesBreakfast of Champions: GenX & Saturday Morning CartoonsSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Grab your sugary cereal and get comfy—we’re throwing it back to the cartoons that defined our childhoods! From Saturday morning classics to the animated gems we still love today, we’re diving into what made these shows so special. Did we move on to “grown-up” animation, or are we still watching our old favorites? OH! And you know you want to know Courtney's Saturday morning parental theory and why Eve named her Roomba after a favorite cartoon chatacter. Tune in for a kickass & nostalgic ride!2025-02-2649 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesENCORE: Sticky buns & other holiday traumasSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!While we’re on hiatus, we thought you’d dig hearing this Thanksgiving episode again! Enjoy. 🤘——-Embracing holiday traditions, dealing with crazy family and filling up on appetizers - that’s what is on the holiday menu this week with Eve, Courtney, Chris and Lori. Prepare for your Thanksgiving by hearing our insane family stories (because weaponized sticky buns), finding out the right time to eat holiday dinner and getting advice for this hectic time of year, including the best way to handle a "drive-by b...2024-11-2745 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesENCORE: I want candySend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Get ready for a blast from the past! This encore Halloween episode, originally released in October 2020 (remember the lockdown Halloween?!) is one of our favorites—and when Lori, Courtney, Chris, and I started to come together as a podcast family.Join us as we dive into Lori's candy corn obsession, my blue fuzzy dog costume, Courtney's legendary front yard celebrations, and Chris’s hysterical late-night TV pumpkin adventures. Get a taste of Gen X Halloween experiences that are sure to make you laugh your pill...2024-10-3041 minMostly SunnyMostly SunnyTRUE CRIME w/ the Mostly Sunny GirlsThis week the girls got to researching, and let's just say it wasn't easy. Both girls share a true crime story that the other hasn't heard. Amanda shares the tragic and mysterious story of Bryce Laspisas disappearance. Courtney shares the heartbreaking and enraging story of Lori Soares (Hacking) murder. These stories will keep you on the edge of your seat! Special thank you to our favorite true crime podcast Murder with My Husband for the inspiration! 2024-10-171h 14GenX StoriesGenX StoriesBack in the Day: Our top 1986 album picksSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Last season, we took a deep dive into four iconic Gen X albums, each handpicked by one of us. We had so much fun, we’re bringing it back—this time with a twist!Just like before, each of us has selected an album, we’ve all listened, and now we’re sharing our thoughts (because, let’s be honest, we always have plenty to say). But this time, we’re focusing on one specific year: 1986.Don't worry—we’re still diving into the tracks...2024-10-1659 minReBloomReBloomCourtney Minor: A beautiful collage and graffiti dream!Enjoy this powerful conversation with Courtney Minor as she shares her fascinating story, unique and inspiring travels, and how she discovered her creative voice. Courtney explores alternate worlds with her art using collage elements photographs, paint, and found objects. Whether with abstract figures, graffiti-style motifs, or a combination of both, she turns her creative visions into original artworks, fine art prints, and home & personal goods. Her work is rooted in her emotions, psychology/mental health, memories, travels, and love of science fiction. Her style is primarily contemporary abstract with street art & surrealism elements. She opened the Courtney Minor Design...2024-10-0459 minFINE is a 4-Letter WordFINE is a 4-Letter WordLiving and Thriving on the Autism Spectrum with Daniel Keith AustinWhat do Anthony Hopkins, Dan Aykroyd, Courtney Love, Daryl Hannah, Jerry Seinfeld, Albert Einstein, Heather Kuzmich, Elon Musk, Lionel Messi, Eminem, and Satoshi Tajiri have in common?Celebrity? Creativity? Fame? Fortune? Yes, all of them have these things to varying degrees. Each and every one of them also has (or in Einstein’s case, had) autism.So does author, actor, autism advocate, and animal rights activist Daniel Keith Austin, creator of the children’s book series, Chelsea’s New Journey. I was especially interested in hosting Daniel on the...2024-08-2935 minSinister Crimes and Cocktails: A True Crime PodcastSinister Crimes and Cocktails: A True Crime PodcastEpisode 108: Father Day Bonus Update-My Mother Joined a Cult and Nobody KnewSend us a textIn Episode 7: My Mother Joined Cult and Nobody Knew we followed the case of Idaho Doomsday author and cult leader Chad Daybell and his new wife Lori Vallow Daybell, a mother of three. The newlyweds would soon find themselves as the prime suspects in four murders and one attempted murder. Chad Daybell has finally been found guilty and sentenced for his role in the deaths of siblings Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, the children of his second wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, and the death of his first wife Tammy Daybell in what People...2024-06-1618 minPrivate Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the WorldPrivate Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the WorldQueer, Kinky & Consensually Non-Monogamous: Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey’s Life & WorkFor the 161st episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey for the second episode in our special month of Pride programming.Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey is a clinical psychologist, sex/intimacy coach, author, speaker, and podcast host based in London. With more than 30 years of helping people create and sustain meaningful and exciting relationships, Dr. Bisbey specializes in GSRD (gender, sexuality, relationship diversity), is consensual non-monogamy and kink/BDSM knowledgable and helps traumatized people to move from victim to survivor and back into life.In today’s episode, we di...2024-06-1232 minThe MOM Show with Courtney DoyleThe MOM Show with Courtney DoyleEpisode 133~HELP! My child is having suicidal ideations with Lori WildenbergThis month, our episodes are dedicated to mental health and suicide awareness. Our guests will bravely share personal stories from their experiences with their children. We want to emphasize that these topics are sensitive and could be triggering for some listeners. If you are someone you know, is contemplating suicide, please know that there are resources linked below. We approach these discussions with care and empathy, aiming to raise awareness and provide support.  Thank you for tuning in. As we navigate these important conversations together.  Today my guest is Lori Wildenberg. Lori is a mom of...2024-05-2153 minC3 Connecting, Coaches, CognitionC3 Connecting, Coaches, CognitionConnection Over Compliance: Dr. Lori Desautels  -Connections Over Compliance- Our nervous systems are social systems. The educational system consists of us being with other people all the time. COVID created a huge social loss. It is even more relevant in this time.  -Attachment builds the brain. “We work for people we like; we respect people who respect us.”-  Rita Pearson -Touchpoints where you resonated with each other, student and teacher. It was through relationship and discipline. Relationships are key to making forward progress. - Trauma logic, relationship resistance. Patterned, repetitive experiences learning how to create, serve and ret...2024-04-0428 minThe Patriot Strong PodcastThe Patriot Strong PodcastLORI KAUFFMAN - AMERICA NEEDS GOD FIRSTLori wanted to be the change she wanted to see in her city. She ran a great campaign for state committee but was caught by surprise when Rolling Stone called her for an interview about something she said on a social media platform. Tune in and hear all about Lori's story!2024-03-0826 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesHashtag This: GenX's Social Media StorySend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Yeah, we get the irony of discussing this here, but buckle up because today's episode is about Chris’s favorite topic -  social media (#not). What channels are GenXers on?  Are the people we follow doing our generation proud or making us cringe? Do we even belong there? And what the fuck is an influencer? Tune in for all the good, the bad, the ugly, and the “whatevers” about the socials. because GenX has entered the chat.Episode links Season 2’s Tech Episod...2024-01-1732 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesDoes GenX do ASMR?Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Today we're taking on something Courtney has been after us to talk about for years - ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response).  From chasing the elusive 'brain tingles' to pondering its potential as the ultimate sleep aid for a restless generation, we're exploring how (or if) GenX engages with ASMR. Between uses by AARP, Super Bowl ads and even sports teams, find out if there's a quiet(er) side to midlife or if ASMR just ain't for us. Episode LinksASMR, explained: w...2023-11-2919 minThe Wise UnknownThe Wise UnknownIsabel Allende & Lori BarraLarger-than-life bestselling novelist Isabel introduces Courtney to a remarkably understated photographer and very patient daughter-in-law, Lori.2023-11-2337 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesGenX deep dive: Four albums, all the memoriesSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Get ready for a crazy musical ride on our latest episode. The experiment: Each host picked an GenX album they love, made the rest of us listen to it, and then we talked about it. This is a totally new thing for us so it could have been amazeballs or a total disaster (hint, it wasn't  a disaster). From dissecting tracks to digging into behind the scenes trivia to just sharing personal  stories about why these albums meant so much to us,  we're dishing it all out...2023-11-1559 minPrecision Total HealthPrecision Total Health12. The Benefits of Cold Plunging, Sauna and Body Work with Courtney Stansell and Brett SteiningerOn today's episode of the She's Healthy Podcast we're talking with Courtney Stansell and Brett Steininger owners of BodyFX in Melbourne, FL. Brett is a DPT of 10+ years and Courtney is a PTA of 8+ years. BodyFX is a hybrid physical therapy and sports recovery clinic with cold plunges, infrared saunas, and compression therapy. They also do Graston, cupping, stretching, dry needling, and other bodywork type services. Both Brett & Courtney are passionate about heping their clients and with the desire to use their skills and knowledge to provide better patient they opened BodyFX. They have a variety of wellness modalities...2023-11-0924 minJourney To LimitlessJourney To Limitless115: Reflections from EmpowerHER Live: Boundaries, Self Worth, & Navigating Grief!In today's episode I wanted to share with you key takeaways from attending EmpowerHER Live.I got to hear from incredible speakers such as Trent Shelton, Kacia Ghetmiri (event host), Jamie Kern Lima, Ashley Lemieux, Chris Harder, Lori Harder and others!In today's episode I also mention to you about MAGIC MIND:Magic Mind is a nootropic/adaptogenic matcha tea shot that you can take alongside your daily coffee or tea to boost your energy/focus on your fast lane masculine energy days without the jitters & anxiety....2023-10-1137 minLo’s Lactation LabLo’s Lactation LabEpisode 150 How Well Do You Know Your Breasts?When was the last time you felt your own breasts? Can you name how fatty or glandular they are? Do you know what you are looking at when you see breast imaging? Why does breastfeeding decrease rates of breast cancer? We explore these topics and more with Courtney Yeager, a Registered Radiologist Assistant and Certified Lactation Educator. On this episode Courtney and Lo discuss::Breast imagingThe importance of self breast examsNormal variation in breast shape and sizeThe connection between lactation and breast imagingTo connect with Courtney find her here: www.thebreastgirl.com https://www...2023-10-0528 minLo’s Lactation LabLo’s Lactation LabEpisode 149 A Breast Health Professional Shares her Breastfeeding StoriesHave your professional experiences impacted your baby feeding experiences and vice-versa? My guest Courtney Yeager shares her three vastly different breastfeeding experiences, and what she learned about breast health and the importance of support along the way! On this episode Courtney and Lo discuss:The impact of family breastfeeding culture on our own experiencesThe importance of prenatal education about breastfeedingNICU breastfeeding experienceThe importance of in person support for breastfeeding successTo connect with Courtney find her here: www.thebreastgirl.com https://www.instagram.com/thebreastgirl/Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify...2023-10-0342 minSinister Crimes and Cocktails: A True Crime PodcastSinister Crimes and Cocktails: A True Crime PodcastEpisode 58: Update on My Mom Joined a Cult and Nobody KnewSend us a textIdaho mother Lori Vallow Daybell was finally sentenced for murdering her two children and conspiring to murder her fifth husband Chad Daybell’s first wife Tammy Daybell in what People magazine call “a plot that stemmed from the bizarre doomsday prophesies she believed.”References:Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty of murdering her 2 children - CBS News"Doomsday Mom" Lori Vallow Daybell's son testifies in murder trial - CBS NewsLori Vallow Daybell trial: What to know about the "doomsday mom" found guilty of killing her children, Tylee Ryan a...2023-08-2227 minThe Strange South PodcastThe Strange South PodcastEpisode 141: Doomsday Duo Part 2Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Pickle Martinis and finish out the story of Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell.2023-07-2859 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesYou’ve got a friend: making BFF’s at midlifeSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Today we've got a GenX topic that effects us all deeply: making friends at midlife.  Weird you say? Well you may be surprised to hear that after years of doing this podcast together, Lori and I had actually NEVER MET. At least not in person. All that changed earlier this spring and we’re going to spill all the tea. (well, most of it). Not only did we meet (and talk and talk and talk and talk) we had dinner with 2 other new friends we m...2023-06-1436 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesENCORE: Our Origin StorySend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Well, it happened - we couldn’t get our schedules lined up to record this week. BUT the good news is that we have an encore episode for you we think is pretty special -  our first ever together on the podcast! Learn how Lori, Courtney, Christopher and I started doing this wacky thing in season 2 (since season one was a totally different format.) In this episode, we dig into what being GenX means to each of us knowing how pivotal the 80’s were for mu...2023-03-2243 minA Nefarious Nightmare - True CrimeA Nefarious Nightmare - True CrimeS4 E7 - A motive of estate? Justice for Lori LynnS4 E7 - A motive of estate? Justice for Lori Lynn CW/TW - Mentions of abuse and bullying, mentions of mental health, mentions of animal harm This case is a bit different than what we normally cover, it’s the case of a daughter who lost their mother to murder. It’s widely speculated that the murderer had a financial motive, involving property deeds owned by the family. This case also brings to light something we have discussed in our podcast quite frequently - how Law Enforcement more often than not will fail a family, how favoritism is shown with...2023-03-141h 01Alzheimer\'s SpeaksAlzheimer's SpeaksHelping Families Navigate Care for Aging Loved OnesCourtney Nalty joins our host Lori La Bey to discuss how to help families care for aging loved ones. Courtney is the founder of Generational Support, LLC.  She is a caregiver consultant and has developed a couple of specific resources to families.  One is "The Caregiver Tool Box" and the other is "The Hospital Discharge Handbook"   Watch the Video Interview Contact  Courtney Nalty     Website     Facebook   LinkedIn      Pinterest       Instagram @gensupport   Contact Lori La Beyat www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com  and access Free Educational Resources, Event Planning or Marketing and Branding Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care...2023-02-2150 minAlzheimer\'s SpeaksAlzheimer's SpeaksHelping Families Navigate Care for Aging Loved OnesCourtney Nalty joins our host Lori La Bey to discuss how to help families care for aging loved ones. Courtney is the founder of Generational Support, LLC.  She is a caregiver consultant and has developed a couple of specific resources to families.  One is "The Caregiver Tool Box" and the other is "The Hospital Discharge Handbook"   Watch the Video Interview Contact  Courtney Nalty     Website     Facebook   LinkedIn      Pinterest       Instagram @gensupport   Contact Lori La Beyat www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com  and access Free Educational Resources, Event Planning or Marketing and Branding Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care...2023-02-2150 minThe Insurance BuzzThe Insurance Buzz117: Quickest ways to find success with Chris and Lori HarderWhat's in this episode:- What rooms do you need to be in?- Working together as a couple- Maximizing content- Adding value- Importance of collaborationAbout Chris and Lori:Host of the top-rated podcast, The Chris Harder Show, Chris Harder uses his platform to empower entrepreneurs to become unapologetic in their pursuit of wealth and generous in their giving. The foundation of Chris' success as an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist is built on his belief that "when good...2023-02-2051 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesLosing a parent as a GenXerSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Today’s podcast episode is going to be a little different. We’re taking on a topic that both Courtney and I have sadly experienced firsthand - losing a parent as a Gen Xer - and it’s just the two of us. This is also a longer episode than usual and barely edited because we felt it was important to be as authentic as possible with you.While we know this is an emotional topic, we don’t cover any of that up. You'll w...2023-02-081h 08Alzheimer\'s SpeaksAlzheimer's SpeaksAre You Struggling In Your Role As A Caregiver? Get The Help You DeserveToday Lori La Bey the host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio will talk with Courtney Nalty, the founder of Generational Support, LLC, a caregiver consultancy, and resource guide founded in 2020. When not busy with work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Will, and their three children, in and around her hometown of New Orleans, LA.   Contact  Courtney Nalty     Website      Facebook   LinkedIn     Pinterest     Instagram @gensupport   Contact Lori La Beyat www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com  and access Free Educational Resources, Event Planning or Marketing and Branding Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort...2023-01-2450 minAlzheimer\'s SpeaksAlzheimer's SpeaksAre You Struggling In Your Role As A Caregiver? Get The Help You DeserveToday Lori La Bey the host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio will talk with Courtney Nalty, the founder of Generational Support, LLC, a caregiver consultancy, and resource guide founded in 2020. When not busy with work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Will, and their three children, in and around her hometown of New Orleans, LA.   Contact  Courtney Nalty     Website      Facebook   LinkedIn     Pinterest     Instagram @gensupport   Contact Lori La Beyat www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com  and access Free Educational Resources, Event Planning or Marketing and Branding Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort...2023-01-2450 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesBONUS: Happy New yearSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!2022 just hasn't been our year here over at GenX stories. Life keeps interfering so we’re just gonna start fresh in 2023. We plan to be back to publishing every two weeks starting January 11, 2023 and can’t wait to bring you new episodes about fandom, cult movies, ageism, music videos, & more.Courtney, Lori, Chris, and Eve hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season, and look forward to seeing everyone in the new year. Love you. Mean it. Keep rocking. Connect with us...2022-12-2801 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesHi Ho, GenX Stories Here (Ah-hah-hah!)Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!The GenX Stories gang needed some laughs so we took on the Muppets & Sesame Street which caused a serious conversation. (because of course it did).Did you grow up with the Muppet Show or Sesame Street? Is Yoda really a muppet? (don’t fight Courtney about it!). And seriously, what character would YOU be? We get brutally honest and share our thoughts on muppet doppelgängers among other Jim Henson/Frank Oz stuff. You know you need a break from Thanksgiving so it's time to...2022-11-2332 minA Voice for the HurtingA Voice for the HurtingGod is Faithful Even in Dark Times: Grief and Loss to CancerIn this week's episode, I interview speaker and fellow podcaster Courtney Lowman about the diagnosis, struggle and death of her mother to brain cancer. God is there, even when we don't feel Him. He will wipe away our tears and restore our lives, even if the restoration doesn't look the way we expect it to. Courtney Lowman is a wife, mom, speaker and podcast host.  Courtney’s time as a high school and Bible teacher, missionary, and discipler has convinced her that women have an absolute need for discipleship and mentorship. Wishing she could share her own ment...2022-11-1251 minSinister Crimes and Cocktails: A True Crime PodcastSinister Crimes and Cocktails: A True Crime PodcastEpisode 7: My Mother Joined a Cult and Nobody KnewSend us a textWe have all heard the stories of people flocking to Cult leaders committing heinous crimes like those of Charles Manson, David Koresh, Warren Jeffs, and David Miscavige. A man named Chad Daybell would also try his hand as a cult leader under the guise as the chosen Prophet by God to lead and provide the chosen ones with salvation when the end of times would occur according to Daybell’s prediction, on July 22, 2020. Lori Vallow, a mother of 2 would be so captivated by Daybell and Daybell by her, that their cultish attempts would le...2022-11-072h 15GenX StoriesGenX StoriesWe are the champions (well, sorta)Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Given the recent loss of my father, it’s a crazy time to share good news, but I wanna think dad would have been so proud. Born from my 25th Penn reunion, the GenX Stories podcast just won a Best in Show W3 Award in the podcast category. For a teeny show run by four 50+ friends (and first time podcasters) not a podcast network, this is a huge honor. I am SO thankful for our supporters & listeners and my beloved co-hosts who some...2022-10-0503 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesSeason four is unfortunately delayedSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!While we had hoped to start season four in September, sadly my beloved father passed away on September 11 due to a rapidly growing aggressive brain cancer. I am still reeling because it happened so fast and my mother and I are navigating the next few weeks, but season four of the podcast is obviously delayed.On the bright side, Courtney, Chris, Lori and I did record the first two episodes at the end of August. And they’re great  We are planning to launch the...2022-09-1901 minJourney of Ruth Discipleship PodcastJourney of Ruth Discipleship PodcastLoving and Serving the Widows In Your Life- Sharon Engram & Lori RohlingerThis week I am spoke with Sharon Engram and Lori Rohlinger. Both women are widows who lost their husbands in very different seasons of life, and yet shared similar things. Sharon and Lori wanted to create a resource for widows by widows to help disciple women towards hope in a dark situation. On todays episode we discuss their book Surviving Widowhood, they describe their experience in the months and years following their husbands’ deaths, share encouragement and hope for those experiencing widowhood, and offer some wisdom for those of us that may be walking alongside a widow, how we ca...2022-09-1458 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesWe are GenXSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!On today’s episode we're digging into what being GenX really means to the podcast crew, from a personal, cultural and even societal point of view. In addition, we have clips from real GenXers - classmates from Courtney and Eve’s recent 30th college reunion. Want to know what makes us, us? Listen now!Episode linksIt Took a Global Pandemic, But Generation X is Finally Getting LoveAbout Generation XConnect with usSubscribe to GenX Stories in y...2022-05-2523 minBlessed in This MessBlessed in This MessEpisode 6 - Playfulness and the Family CaregiverThis topic is a breath of fresh air for family caregivers and care receivers. I share a favorite audio clip from the Disney movie, Mary Poppins, highlighting the importance of finding the fun “in every job that must be done.” Author Courtney Ellis suggests we should all be more open to what she calls “the joy and freedom of play.” Even in the messiness of family caregiving, I couldn’t agree more There are many benefits to a playful mindset, for caregivers and everyone who surrounds them. Playfulness is easier to work into your day than you might think. Check out...2022-04-0517 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesDogs & cats living together! Mass hysteria!Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Arrrrroooooooooooooo! On today’s episode, the GenX Stories gang is talking all about our furry friends. The ones we had growing up, the ones we maybe shouldn't have had and why we love TikTok dogs so much now. Between Chris’s pug's viral MRI, Lori’s wish for an illegal hedgehog and Eve’s Monty Python parakeet issues, you won’t believe the role pets have always had in our lives. Episode linksGenerational shifts/differences in pet ownershipThe Most Popular and Famous...2022-03-0936 minGood Black News: The Daily DropGood Black News: The Daily DropGBN Daily Drop for February 13, 2022 (bonus): #JanetJacksonAppreciationDayStarted in 2018 by filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry, #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay should be blowing up your timelines with GIFs, memes & videos from Jackson's storied career. #JanFam host Lori appreciates Janet in this ep for her dedication to social causes and charities.Sources:Good Black News post on Janet Jackson's Social Justice MusicThe Knowledge: Janet Jackson Social Justice Music PlaylistJanet’s contributions to charities and causes like NAACP, UNCF, etc. Janet is now selling tour swag on The Real Real to support the non-profit Girls Leadership.The 33 1/3 book on Velvet Rope by...2022-02-1305 minThe SENIA Happy Hour PodcastThe SENIA Happy Hour PodcastYouth Advocate, World ChangerOverview: On today’s show, Lori speaks with our most recent recipient of SENIA’s World Changer award; Courtney Wong. Courtney is a high school student in California and is the founder and president of Tutors4Stars, a youth organization that provides free learning opportunities for neurodiverse students through online private and group lessons. Courtney gained experience as a volunteer by teaching art and music classes locally as well as operating the San Diego chapter for the non-profit organization SN Inclusion. So she’s a busy high school student, and she hopes to continue supporting the neurodiverse commun...2022-02-0320 minFINE is a 4-Letter WordFINE is a 4-Letter Word(S1E31) The Magic of Life with Courtney KrulisToday’s guest is Courtney Krulis from the Byron Bay area of Australian. Courtney has such an incredible energy, which you’ll hear right away. In this episode we’re talking about living up to family expectations, breaking rules, and following breadcrumbs to magical places. We’re exploring the topic of divine coincidences bringing people together to create and the strengthening of the letting go muscle. I’m super excited for you to hear about a technique that can work for those of you with hyperactive minds who have difficulty sitting quietly to meditate. Courtney, who’s also known b...2021-11-2538 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesSticky buns & other holiday traumasSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Embracing holiday traditions, dealing with crazy family and filling up on appetizers - that’s what is on the holiday menu this week with Eve, Courtney, Chris and Lori. Prepare for your Thanksgiving by hearing our insane family stories (because weaponized sticky buns), finding out the right time to eat holiday dinner and getting advice for this hectic time of year, including the best way to handle a "drive-by bunning”. Hanging out at the kid's table was never this fun.Episode linksFa...2021-11-2345 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesSo that happenedSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!We have something embarrassing to admit - we got our publish dates a little off.  While we have a kick ass Halloween episode ready to go,  we're actually going to publish it next week (because, ya know, Halloween) which left today's scheduled episode sorta up in the air. But have no fear because now you get to be a fly on the wall for this special BONUS ep - a little glimpse into our planning session for the rest of season three! We're keeping thi...2021-10-2008 minBrides Before YouBrides Before YouWhat the Shrek?? Green is NOT the new Black!We have our first special guest joining us, Mama Lori has joined the chat!! This week we are covering some of the wildest stories and wedding themes we've ever seen, and we would advise not listening while eating, trust us! Megan takes us down a rabbit hole of wedding themes and even shares some "super" exciting wedding ideas of her own. We discuss if Storm Troopers should be allowed at your wedding reception, Gollum Nipple Pasties, dancing with a serial killer, and most importantly DO NOT go on a weird diet right before your wedding day! This...2021-09-1559 minHealthy Lifestyle with Lori AnneHealthy Lifestyle with Lori AnneEpisode 152 Courtney Boom Boom Crockett VTAILS YOUR VITALITY COCKTAIL BOOKS (9-11-2021)HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host Lori Anne Casdia chats with guest Courtney Boom Boom Crocket speaking about the VTAILS, Vitality Cocktails book available on Amazon. VTAILS stands for Vitality Cocktails. Cocktails made with vitality essential oils - which are approved ingestible essential oils To Contact Lori AnneLife & Business Transformational Success Coachwww.LDCStrategies.com@LDCStrategies (FB/IG))@Healthylifestylewithla (FB/IG)------------Lori Anne Quotes:"Play a Higher Role, Serve a Higher Purpose Show Up for You And Show Up Big!" ~ Lori Anne"All of our Success...2021-09-1141 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesWe Can't Drive 55Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!It's the podcast gang's 1 year anniversary and we're celebrating! Between drivers ed, first cars, stick shifts, speed traps and sex in the back seat - you'll drive yourself nuts for missing this one.  Catch a ride with Eve, Chris & Courtney (Lori was traveling but sent notes!) as we remember when we had the wind in our hair, slid across bench seats and cruised around with our best friends, blasting 80s tunes out of the sunroof. There’s even a surprise appearance at the end of the sho...2021-08-2546 minGenX StoriesGenX StoriesThe Agony of Defeat: GenX & SportsSend a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Remember playing sports as a kid, with terrible equipment, unexplainable injuries and fields littered with gopher holes? We definitely do!Cheer us on from the sidelines as Eve, Chris, Courtney and Lori share both our athletic triumphs and defeats along with memorable sporting events and mishaps (Nancy Kerrigan anyone?). Plus thoughts on 2020/2021 Olympic brouhaha, obsolete sports we’d like to see again (can you say Skijoring?) and so much more. Grab one of those useless helmets and drive on in.Episode li...2021-07-2844 min