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Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 346: Throwback: Shanna's Experience Having an Emergency C-SectionIn the special segment "Throwback," Shanna turns back time to recount the story of the first time she gave birth and all the ways it turned out to be different from how she'd expected it to be. Also, Laura talks about introducing her 6-year-old to stop-motion animation, and Shanna reports on her last-minute scramble to plan an elaborate birthday party for her almost 9-year-old. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 3.5 years old.Topics discussed in th...2025-02-171h 02Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 335 - Making Big Life Decisions When You Have Young KidsLaura and Shanna introduce a brand-new special segment in which they invite a fellow parent on to participate in a classic BFP segment of the guest's choice and share about what's going on in their parenting world! In this episode, Shanna and Laura chat with mom and writer Heather Sundell, who talks about her experience making a big life decision when she was 8 months pregnant. Also, Laura discusses her struggle to make time for her 3-year-old's school event during a very busy work week, and Shanna reports on hosting a kids' Halloween party at her house. Finally, the moms...2024-12-021h 05Consider the WildflowersConsider the Wildflowers101. Shanna Massey: Disney Trips & Blue Bell - The Financial Freedom Found In EntrepreneurshipFrom hustling on the playground selling plastic lanyard string to selling her own Shanna Banana Jewelry line while working her way through PT school, Shanna Massey, owner of Vintage Rugs by the Bay, always carried the heart & soul of an entrepreneur. Why buy one thing when you could buy a few extra & sell the rest? If you’re an entrepreneur, I’m sure you can relate. While building her family’s dream home, Shanna jumped on the wild idea to order a few extra vintage turkish rugs. Fast forward to today, and she’s surpassed 6 figures in sales wit...2024-11-0743 minBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 321 - The Life of a Working MomLaura and Shanna both dive into the topic of being working moms. Laura reports on the challenges of her freelance projects ramping up at the least ideal time, and Shanna reports on adjusting to returning to the office after working remotely for almost six years. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura give updates about topics they've talked about previously, including potty training, pom-pom jars, parkour and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.2024-08-2657 minIsrael Daily News PodcastIsrael Daily News PodcastIsrael Independence Day Message from host Shanna FuldWords from podcast host Shanna Fuld on the miracle that is Israel. How it was built, why it is significant we made it to year 76 and a list of accomplishments and inventions by Israel. Part of this message is a response to some controversy on my latest Instagram post. Plus! A few bites from today’s news cycle and Eden Golan's Eurovision song. Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org Israel Daily News Roundtable: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuld Support our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-war Links to...2024-05-1424 minBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 303 - Shanna's Dramatic DinnerLaura reports on her three-year-old's progress with potty training, and Shanna tells the story of an unexpectedly dramatic dinner with her family. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura give updates about topics they've talked about previously, including behavior issues, Botox and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:-Potty training-When children start staying dry at night-Doing babysitting sw...2024-04-2259 minBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 303 - Shanna's Dramatic DinnerLaura reports on her three-year-old's progress with potty training, and Shanna tells the story of an unexpectedly dramatic dinner with her family. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura give updates about topics they've talked about previously, including behavior issues, Botox and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:-Potty training-When children start staying dry at night-Doing babysitting sw...2024-04-2252 minBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 300 - Shanna's Mom Tells All!To celebrate their 300th episode, Laura and Shanna have invited Shanna's mom Janet on the show! In this very special "Throwback" segment, Janet takes us back to her pregnancy, birth and early parenthood with Shanna. She talks about being pregnant during an ice storm, moving cross-country with an infant, how Shanna was the opposite of what she expected her to be and more. She also shares funny and fond memories of her early motherhood and offers her best parenting advice. Also, Shanna gives an update on her daughters' progress with their new pom-pom reward system, and Laura reports on...2024-04-011h 12Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 300 - Shanna's Mom Tells All!To celebrate their 300th episode, Laura and Shanna have invited Shanna's mom Janet on the show! In this very special "Throwback" segment, Janet takes us back to her pregnancy, birth and early parenthood with Shanna. She talks about being pregnant during an ice storm, moving cross-country with an infant, how Shanna was the opposite of what she expected her to be and more. She also shares funny and fond memories of her early motherhood and offers her best parenting advice. Also, Shanna gives an update on her daughters' progress with their new pom-pom reward system, and Laura reports on...2024-04-011h 05Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 282 - Piercing Your Child’s EarsWhen Shanna's 7-year-old asks to get her ears pierced, Shanna considers all her options, including Claire's Boutique, local piercing parlors and more, and Laura celebrates her 4-year-old's artistic triumph when he draws a very detailed, albeit spooky, creature. Also, in the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells the story of the time in sixth grade when her mom accompanied her to her flute audition for district honors band. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.Want to...2023-11-2753 minBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 272 - How Pregnancy and Birth Affect Your Pelvic FloorLaura and Shanna welcome guest Dr. Linda Sayyad, aka "The Vagina Doctor," a pelvic floor physical therapist and the owner and director of Feminocentric Physical Therapy and Wellness in Pasadena, CA. During their conversation, Dr. Sayyad teaches Shanna and Laura what exactly the pelvic floor is, how pregnancy and birth affect the pelvic floor, how to get help for pelvic floor issues such as postpartum leakage, prolapse, diastasis recti and more. Visit Dr. Sayyad on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, and visit her website to learn more!Also, Shanna reports on her daughters' first week back at school...2023-09-181h 09Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 270 - Texts From a Four-Year-OldIn the special segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they've found online recently, including a humorous research study involving Legos, videos of people experiencing simulated period pain and more! Also, Shanna talks about the questionable ways her four-year-old spent her time during the day while Shanna worked, and Laura reports on her family's recent road trip to Big Bear. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.Want to get in touch wi...2023-09-041h 04Israel Daily News PodcastIsrael Daily News PodcastSpecial Episode: Shanna Fuld; Speaks on her Research for Showtime’s docu-drama series ‘Ghosts of Beirut’Host of Israel Daily News Podcast Shanna Fuld speaks for Tribe Tel Aviv's Sunset Series program about her time as a researcher for the 'Fauda' team, Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz. The two created and produced the latest 4-part Showtime series "Ghosts of Beirut" for which Shanna provided the research. Shanna talks about the Prime Ministers and Mossad heads she interviewed, her challenges in conducting a wide-scale research and offers some take-aways she learned during her work and sensitive interviews. Ghosts of Beirut on Showtime: https://www.sho.com/ghosts-of-beirut ...2023-06-3042 minSense of SoulSense of SoulSHARING & Shocking the Sh*t out of ShannaToday on Sense of Soul is an episode from Alysha Myronuk’s podcast, That’s Myrony. In todays episode, Alysha interviews her beautiful friend Jacqueline Lafitte and hopes to “Shock the Sh*t out of Shanna!”  Alysha and Jacqueline share how they met by chance after a shift in their lives. Through several “myronies” they’ve shared many amazing experiences. Together they’ve journeyed through the Landmark Forum and now both are ambassadors for the purposeful non-profit organization called SHARING.  Jacqueline is an award winning 5th grade teacher. They discuss how through many myronies she found her purpose...2023-05-2255 minBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 249 - Sugar Phobia, Fatphobia and Feeding Kids: An Interview with Virginia Sole-Smith - Part 2Shanna and Laura continue the conversation with special guest Virginia Sole-Smith about how to approach feeding our children in a way that promotes confidence and body autonomy rather than deprivation, fatphobia, sugar phobia and diet culture. Virginia is the author of the upcoming book "Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture" and the host of the "Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith" podcast. This is Part 2 of a two-part interview. To hear the first part of our interview with Virginia, listen to Episode 248: Diet Culture and Parenting: An Interview with Virginia Sole-Smith - Part 1.Also, Laura...2023-04-101h 05Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 248 - Diet Culture and Parenting: An Interview with Virginia Sole-Smith - Part 1Laura and Shanna welcome special guest Virginia Sole-Smith, author of the upcoming book "Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture," to talk about what diet culture is, how it affects us as parents, why we should not be encouraging weight loss in children, how to navigate the anti-fat bias present in the medical system (as a pregnant person and as a parent), and more. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. Tune in next week to hear the rest of our conversation! Also, Shanna reports on her anxiety showing up in a very unexpected parenting situation, and...2023-04-0358 minBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 244 - Disney DramaIn the special segment "Mom Confessions," Shanna and Laura divulge their most outrageous and embarrassing parenting moves, including Laura's super sly encounter with a dirty diaper, Shanna's shameful attempt to pull the wool over her daughter's eyes, and more! Also, Shanna reports on her four-year-old's introduction to religion during her preschool's monthly visit to chapel, and Laura recounts the drama surrounding her son's second birthday. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.Want to get in touch with Sh...2023-03-061h 05Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 243 - Birthday Party BonanzaShanna reports on the highs and lows of her daughter's seventh birthday party, and Laura talks about how her productivity was derailed when her 23-month-old got hit with a virus mid-week. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Laura and Shanna follow up on past topics they left hanging in previous episodes, including toddler biting, reward point systems, the dread of cooking and more. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 23 months old.Want to get in touch with Shanna an...2023-02-271h 00Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 242 - Punched by a PreschoolerShanna and Laura air their petty parenting grievances in the special segment "Gripe Water." They sound off about weird scenes in a popular kids book, well-meaning but aggravating comments that people make to parents, a guilt-trippy Facebook ad and more. Also, Shanna reports on her four-year-old's first week at her new preschool, and Laura talks about how she handled a moment of anger with her four-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 23 months old.Want to get in touch wi...2023-02-201h 04Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 241 - How We Met Our HusbandsIn the special segment "Throwback," Laura and Shanna celebrate Valentine's Day by telling the stories of how they met their husbands. Also, Laura reports on an unexpectedly fun outing with her kids, and Shanna reports on a sudden rule change at her daughter's preschool that threw her week into a tailspin. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 23 months old.Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on so...2023-02-131h 03Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 240 - Night Weaning Your ToddlerShanna and Laura are joined by Heather and Maureen from the Milk Minute Podcast for a conversation about how to night wean your breastfeeding toddler! Laura was recently a guest on the Milk Minute Podcast (episode 145), and Heather and Maureen gave her advice about how to night wean her 23-month-old. In this episode of the BFP Podcast, Laura reports on which advice she took, how the process went and whether or not she succeeded in night weaning her toddler.Also, Shanna encounters an unexpected turn in her Covid journey, and Laura celebrates her son's...2023-02-061h 01Simply Soul AwakeningsSimply Soul AwakeningsSimply Soul Awakenings Podcast#1 - Host ShannaSend us a textShanna talks about some of her experiences as a psychic medium and future podcasts.Enjoy the podcast?? Let me know by supporting me and buying me a coffee! No membership just a donation to help us run the podcast! Thank you for your support!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/simplysoulpodcastCheck out our new website for the podcast!https://simplysoulawakenings.com Fairs, Retreats, Members Only Newsletter or Monthly Newsletter Signuphttps://www.gypsysoulfair.comJoin us on Facebook at:https://SimplySoulAwakenings.facebook...2023-01-0620 minBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 232: Talking to Your Kids About How Babies Are MadeIn the special segment “OMG I'm Freaking Out,” Laura and Shanna report on the parenting-related situations that have their hair standing on end, including a disturbing and mysterious smell in Laura's house, a benign activity that TikTok has Shanna fretting about and more! Also, Shanna talks about sharing the different ways babies are made with her six-year-old, and Laura discusses a dramatic incident with her boys involving an umbrella. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 20 months old.Want...2022-12-121h 05Grow in Grace PodcastGrow in Grace PodcastStory time with Kristen and ShannaThis episode, Kristen and Shanna discuss the For the Sake of the Gospel Conference as well as answer a few frequently asked questions by you, our listeners.2022-11-1441 minBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 227: Throwback: Shanna's First BoyfriendLaura discusses a big decision that she has to make about her 1-year-old's daycare, and Shanna talks about her reluctance to let her girls run a lemonade stand. Also, in the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells a story about her first boyfriend and reflects on some important life lessons she learned from her mom at the time. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 20 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-11-0754 minWe Make Money FunWe Make Money FunAre Women Feeling More Financial Pressure?Shanna Tingom has long sensed - in herself as well as her clients, that women are struggling with their financial health. Many feel they haven't contributed as much as they'd like to their retirement plan.  This money has gone to other places that Shanna explains, particularly since the start of COVID.Three main factors playing into all of this are inflation, low consumer confidence, and changes around access to reproductive healthcare.59% of women stress about money once a week, and 43% of women actively worry about money at least once a day!Shanna and J...2022-11-0105 minWe Make Money FunWe Make Money FunStudent Loan Forgiveness: Everything You Wanted to KnowStudent loan forgiveness was announced a few weeks ago by the Biden administration.  What are the pros and cons? Are you eligible? How does it work?  Shanna Tingom from Heritage Financial Strategies is here to answer those questions today.Shanna and Jon agree this plan is a good step in the right direction to help many Americans get back on their feet financially, so they'll have more money they can spend, and get out from crippling student loan debt.   The plan doesn't address the root problem here - the skyrocketing cost of higher education - but that's a c...2022-09-2012 minBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 220: Shanna's Mystery PackageShanna receives a mystery package and must use her detective skills to determine where it came from and why, and Laura has to manage her 18-month-old's intense separation anxiety. Also, in the special segment "Internet Insanity," they share the wackiest parenting-related things they've come across online recently, including a bizarre teething remedy, eerie fetal images and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 18 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-09-191h 07In Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksGrasshoppers Have Bones w/ Special Guest, Caroline | What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We’re Reading and Other Stuff, Shanna couldn’t make the recording so we brought THE Caroline on as a guest! Books mentioned in this episode:The Lovely Bones by Alice SeboldSweetbitter by Stephanie DanlerWild by Cheryl StrayedTiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl StrayedThe Glass Castle by Jeanette WallsThe Guncle by Steven RowleyLibro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @bes...2022-09-1435 minWe Make Money FunWe Make Money FunWhat Shanna Learned From Catching COVIDRecently, Shanna Tingom and her family contracted COVID-19.  Fortunately, symptoms were relatively minor and everyone is OK.  However, being sick and quarantined to a hotel room really gave our podcast host some perspective.     What if something happened to her, and she wasn't around?The last 2 1/2 years have taught us that anything can happen to anyone - whether it's a worldwide pandemic or being hit by the proverbial bus tomorrow.   Shanna realized there was part of her estate plan that even she needed to update.   But having a plan is so crucial.   You need to be able to stipula...2022-07-2610 minConsider the WildflowersConsider the Wildflowers001. Shanna Skidmore: What is Enough?What is Enough? It’s a question Shanna Skidmore has become known for, but to Shanna’s surprise knowing what you need to fund the life you want and keep the business lights on wasn’t a question many in the finance world felt was important to ask. In fact, she once had a mentor tell her “if you don’t want more money you’re just lying to yourself.” Redefining Success. Defining Enough. Building a business on your own terms. Sounds good in theory, but what does it look like to actually build a business that serves your life and your...2022-07-1458 minWe Make Money FunWe Make Money FunWhat the Phoenix Suns Taught ShannaSorry to remind you of this, but the Phoenix Suns had a great season - until they didn't.  Everything looked great, until an epic, epic collapse in Game 7 against Dallas.   You may think you've got smooth sailing with your financial future, and then the unexpected happens.Shanna Tingom of Heritage Financial Strategies is a huge Suns fan, and this collapse got her thinking about her role as a financial advisor.   What happens when the proverbial wheels come off?  It's her job to re-assure her clients, make adjustments if necessary, but above all, make sure they don't panic.2022-07-1209 minWe Make Money FunWe Make Money FunAre We Headed Toward a Recession?Are we headed toward a recession?  Today, Shanna Tingom of Heritage Financial Strategies breaks down that question.First, we define what a recession technically is.  And Shanna explains why it's not necessarily a bad thing.  And if we hit one, Shanna talks about why it will be completely different than any one we've experienced previously.  This is tied to the current job market and supply chain issues.Jon asks Shanna the, no pun intended, million dollar question.  Are we headed to a recession? Her answer may surprise you.  She doesn't think so, and she explains the da...2022-06-2711 minIn Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksFlowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews | Jen Describes, Shanna ReactsIn this bonus episode we are talking about the cult classic, Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews!  Jen loves this book, Shanna's never read it so tune in for Jen's description and Shanna's reaction. If you are interested in purchasing Flowers in the Attic on audio and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying it through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast!  If you are not listening on Libro.fm y...2022-06-151h 15We Make Money FunWe Make Money FunHow Pending Legislation Can Affect YouThere are bills currently pending in Washington that can really affect you as both an investor and an employee.  Today, Shanna Tingom of Heritage Financial Strategies breaks them down to what you need to know.The first is what's being called The SECURE Act 2.0.  You may remember that the original SECURE Act was passed by Congress in November 2019, shortly before the pandemic.  Among other changes, it raised the age on RMD's - required minimum distributions.After dealing with COVID, the legislature has now gone back to addressing retirement accounts.  Shanna breaks down the different aspects of S...2022-05-0414 minIn Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksAmor Towles or I Love Towels? - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what Shanna's reading and what Jen's DNFd.  Update on The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek! - Jen's finished it since the recording and she did really like it despite not being 100% sure in the recording.   Anyone who loves historical fiction is going to love this book!We are reading The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers for Book Club this month so pick up a copy and read along with us!  Books Mentioned in this Episode:The...2022-05-0425 minBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 195: Shanna’s Postpartum Depression and Anxiety StoryIn Part One of their “Big Topic” segment on postpartum depression and anxiety, Laura and Shanna talk about Shanna’s experience with PPD and PPA after the birth of her second daughter. Also, Laura talks about how she handles her one-year-old’s early-morning wakeups, and Shanna reveals her temporary solution to her three-year-old’s night wakings. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 1 year old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-03-2858 minIn Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksSpecial | Q + A with Shanna and Jen!Today, we've got a bonus episode for you!  Thanks to everyone who sent in questions!  We had so much fun answering them.Listen in for answers to these very important questions:Why are you both such amazing babes?If you had to choose just one book to read forever, what would it be?  I’m about to have my first child.  You both have kids, are there any children’s books that you can recommend? I love your podcast, but wondering if there are any others that you can recommend...2022-03-1629 minIn Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksHow the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones w/ Special Guest Lacey from One Page More!February is Black History Month and to recognize the importance of supporting and giving voice to black authors, we are talking about How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones. Shanna wasn’t able to read this book so joining Jen as a guest in the discussion, we have Lacey from the One Page More! Podcast.   Check out One Page More! on Instagram Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Cl...2022-02-091h 13In Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksSo, It's Christmas and Basically You're Reading Nothing - What We're Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we're reading, what we're not reading and what books are on our Christmas wish list.   Also, this is the one recorded the day before Shanna becomes hopelessly obsessed with the movie Love, Actually.  Stay Tuned.  Books mentioned in this episode:In a Holidaze by Christina LaurenDying for Christmas by Tammy CohenAmor Actually by Various AuthorsHercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha ChristieA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens narrated by Hugh Grant The Sentence by Lou...2021-12-1533 minIn Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksThe Yellow Wallpaper Discussion and ReviewIt is time for our discussion of the short story The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Yesterday we released a recording of Shanna reading the entire story so go listen to that if you haven’t already!The author Shanna couldn't remember was Lori Gottlieb. It is unclear where the quote actually originated, but it sounds like it was a tweet by @debihope. The actual quote is:"Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self esteem, first make sure you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes."Just a reminder th...2021-10-1328 minIn Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksThe Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman - Full StoryJoin Shanna for story time as she reads the spooky and classic short story, The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman in celebration of the month of October!Tune in later this week for our discussion about the story!This short story is in the public domain and can be found for free all over - here are some links if you want to read it for yourself!https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1952http://socrates.acadiau.ca/courses/engl/rcunningham/1413-F09/YellowWallpaper.pdfwww.bestbookclub.ca...2021-10-1233 minIn Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksWomen's Prize For Fiction WINNER 2020 - Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeThe Women's Prize For Fiction was finally announced last week, and the winner was ... PIRANESI by Susanna Clarke! We wanted to put out an episode on the winner, but since we have already discussed this one at length, we are rereleasing that episode with a new intro and outro for you guys. It's a good one! Currently ReadingShanna:  "Small Gods" by Terry Pratchett Jen: "The Only Good Indians" by Stephen Graham Jones Here are a couple of the cult podcasts Shanna was talking about:Heaven's Gate Podcast:2021-09-151h 09We Make Money FunWe Make Money FunMeet The Heritage Team: SamToday Shanna Tingom introduces you to the newest member of the Heritage Financial Strategies team, Samantha Jarvey.   A lifelong resident of Gilbert, Sam tells us about her background and her family.Shanna explains that the Heritage team wasn't hiring specifically, but when someone with Sam's background and experience reached out, they had to meet.   For Sam, Heritage's focus on client relationships aligned with her personal philosophy when it comes to money management.Oh, and wait until you hear the Tesla story...Shanna Tingom, Heritage Financial StrategiesPhone: (480) 397-1184Website: ht...2021-09-0111 minWe Make Money FunWe Make Money FunReal Estate Market with Karen Camblin, Part 2Today, Karen Camblin from Guild Mortgage rejoins Shanna Tingom for part 2 of their conversation about the real estate market.In this episode, we are looking at the effects of the pandemic on the mortgage process.  Most notably, it has become much more difficult for small business owners to qualify for mortgages. Because so many businesses failed during COVID-19, many banks are now requiring Profit and Loss (P&L) statements from business before approving mortgages.We also explore the world of "Jumbo," loans above $548,250.  With the explosion of the real estate market, these types of loans ha...2021-07-2014 minWe Make Money FunWe Make Money FunReal Estate Market with Karen Camblin, Part 1In the first of a two-part series, Karen Camblin from Guild Mortgage joins Shanna today to talk about the wild real estate market we've seen in recent months.Karen explains the dangers of qualifying for the highest loan you can, and why she takes a more practical approach.  It's not about what you can approved for - it's about what you can pay every month.We then walk through credit checks, pre-approvals, and the entire process you undergo as a buyer.  This includes explaining why you should NOT make major purchases during this time....2021-07-0612 minIn Her Good BooksIn Her Good Books1 Star Reviews of Books We LoveOn this weeks episode we take turns reading out one star reviews of the books we love most and we were surprised to find that not all of them were wrong but we give our books five stars anyways!Currently ReadingShanna:  If We Were Villains by M.L RioJen:  Black Sun by Rebecca RoanhorseBooks Mentioned In This EpisodeThe Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (of course)Station Eleven by Emily St. John MandelAnxious People by Fredrik BackmanThe Name of the Wind by...2021-06-0252 minIn Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksThe Women’s Prize for Fiction 2021 ShortlistThe shortlist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction was announced on April 28th! We are here to bring you what we know about these six books in anticipation for the winner which will be announced on July 7th! The Shortlist includes:Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeThe Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett Unsettled Ground by Claire FullerNo One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiClick here to find our longlist ep...2021-05-0534 minBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting JourneyEp. 147: A Newborn Sleep VictoryIn the segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and Shanna give updates on topics they’ve left hanging in previous episodes, including whether Laura is still tandem nursing her newborn and two-year-old, whether Shanna’s girls still use any of the big-ticket toys she bought them during the pandemic, and more! Also, Laura celebrates her newborn’s longest stretch of sleep at night, and Shanna’s toddler has strong opinions about Shanna’s work-from-home lifestyle. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s toddler is 2 years old, and Laura’s toddler is 2 years old. Laura’s baby is 7 weeks old.2021-04-261h 01In Her Good BooksIn Her Good BookseReaders: Kobo vs KindleIf you are unsure whether eReading is for you or if you just aren't sure which eReader to get, or if you just want to know what we think - this episode is for you!  We are talking ALL about eReaders.  The pros.  The cons (there are none) and what we love and what we don't love about our own.Next week is book club!  We are reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.  You don't wannt miss it! If you haven't yet, start reading the book and head over to Instagram to let us now what you t...2021-04-2138 minIn Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksPIRANESI by Susanna Clarke - Book Review and DiscussionOn today's episode we discuss Susanna Clarke's newest novel, Piranesi.  This book was so hard to unpack with all the possible interpretations and we both had completely different opinions which made the discussion all the better.Currently ReadingShanna:  A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasJen:  Summer by Ali SmithHere are a couple of the cult podcasts Shanna was talking about:Heaven's Gate Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/heavens-gate/id1292069401Last Podcast on the Left | Jonestown :https://www.las...2021-04-141h 04In Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - Book Review - ACOTAR On today's episode we are discussing the first book in Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series also called A Court of Thorns and Roses.In case you are wondering what commercial Shanna was talking about.  It's actually amazing.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40vZ9WUl1Vw Currently ReadingShanna:  The Golden Rule by Amanda Craig Jen:  A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. MaasFind Us Atwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclub2021-04-071h 10In Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksMen Writing Women BadlyOn today's episode, we are switching it up a bit!  Unfortunely, sometimes men are known for writing women characters...badly (to say the least).  Join us as we take turns reading and commenting on some of these examples.  Feel free to skip ahead to 7:44 if you're just here for the jokes.  Your breasts will laugh and laugh.   Currently ReadingShanna- The Radium Girls by Kate MooreJennifer - A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sara J. Maas and The Radium Girls by Kate MooreNext week is BOOK CLUB.  We are reading...2021-03-2445 minIn Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksCommon Female Character and Story TropesIn this episode we are discussing some of the common female character tropes that appear quite often in our stories.Next week we are talking about The Women's Prize for Fiction and looking at the books that made it onto the long list for 2021!Don't forget that we are reading The Radium Girls buy Kate Moore for book club so pick it up and join us in the discussion!  You can head over to our Facebook or Instagram pages to let us know what you think  or you can send us an email at best_bo...2021-03-1039 min