Tracy and Shannon dive into a stack of questions submitted by some of our besties at the recent live show in Tulsa and nothing was off limits.

From past relationships and the realities of Tracy's speaking career to the biggest misconceptions about their relationship and the hardest adjustments they've faced, this episode gets honest. Shannon shares what stretched her most. Tracy reveals a surprisingly joyful travel moment. They also open up about what they genuinely admire about each other and why that matters more than people think.

Plus, Chef Shannon makes Curried Corn, and Tracy mixes up a classic Tom Collins.

In our 50s, we both were dealing with the loss of our mothers. We both had major surgeries. We both went to therapy. And we both made life-altering decisions.

Tracy was fired after 29 years, went through a divorce, and had to decide who she wanted to be next.

Shannon quietly started therapy, asked for a divorce, traveled alone, and began building a completely new life.

We talk about grief, reinvention, later-in-life love, and the strange realization that 50 isn't an ending. It's often an awakening. We also share what we'd tell our 50-year-old selves now: Don't take it all so seriously. Be brave. It's going to work out.

Plus, a Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad and a strong cocktail called the Thunderclap.

If you're in your 50s, or headed there, this one's for you.

Chef Shannon's Recipe: Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad

In this episode, Tracy and Shannon talk about temperaments—how they're wired differently, how that wiring shows up when tension hits, and why they've stopped calling it "fighting" and started calling it what it really is: squabbling. They unpack how past experiences, insecurities, and nervous systems collide, what actually causes conflict, and how learning each other's temperament has helped them repair faster, argue cleaner, and stay connected even when things get messy.

Chef Shannon's Recipe: Spaghetti with Lemon Basil Sauce

In this Valentine's Day episode, Tracy and Shannon reflect on how love has evolved over time and why it feels different now. From childhood Valentine's boxes, Love's Baby Soft perfume, and school carnations to Valentine's brunch at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, they revisit the memories that once shaped their view of love. They share what Valentine's Day looks like today: quiet dinners at home, handwritten notes, flowers given a week early, and a love that feels practical, appreciated, and safe.

Tracy and Shannon reflect on their 40s: a decade marked by freedom, reinvention, and finally feeling at home in themselves.

For Tracy, her 40s brought independence, slowing down, skydiving at 41, buying a cabin, learning to say no, and ending the decade feeling secure for the first time. Shannon shares how her 40s reshaped her through marriage, parenthood, becoming an athlete, solo international travel, and finding confidence in her body and voice.

In the kitchen, Shannon shows you how to make a yellow pepper pesto while Tracy mixes a classic Sidecar.

Chef Shannon's Recipe: Yellow Pepper Pesto

Tracy and Shannon reflect on a decade that shaped them in very different ways. Tracy opens up about identity, instability, and the life-altering discovery that shattered her sense of family, while finding grounding through her career. Shannon shares what it meant to "adult hard" as a pregnant 30-year-old, breadwinner, and eventual single mom navigating burnout, shame, and a stress-induced breakdown.

In the kitchen, Shannon makes potato nachos, a fun take on her two favorite foods, while Tracy attempts a cosmopolitan with what she has in the house.

Chef Shannon's Recipe: Potato Nachos

Tracy and Shannon move into their 20s, reflecting on the years right after college as a season of survival, uncertainty, and hard-earned lessons. Tracy shares what it was like navigating loneliness, money, and identity while redefining success on her own terms. Shannon opens up about her toughest decade, from studying abroad to marriage, financial strain, and carrying it all quietly.

In the kitchen, they switch things up, with Tracy making an upscale hummus plate while Shannon mixes a bright Orange Moscow Mule.

Recipe: Hummus Plate

Tracy and Shannon continue their walk through life, moving from high school into college in the 1980s. They share stories about growing up fast, navigating strict college rules, playing sports on scholarship, working multiple jobs, and learning independence the hard way.

The conversation also gets real about body image and body shaming in college, from daily weigh-ins for athletes to harsh comments from instructors that stuck for decades. It's honest, reflective, and exactly the kind of stuff we don't talk about enough.

Chef Shannon recreates a college staple with a homemade take on Hamburger Helper, while Tracy mixes up a Toasted Almond, the drink she ordered in college.

Chef Shannon's Recipe: Elevated Hamburger Helper

Tracy and Shannon sit down to talk about goal setting, New Year's resolutions, and how to approach the next year with more intention and less pressure. Tracy shares why she's an avid goal setter and why reframing goals around what you want to start doing, instead of what you want to stop, can change everything.

They dig into how the brain actually works when it comes to goals, why focusing on what you don't want rarely sticks, and how tools like vision boards are really about awareness, accountability, and noticing opportunities when they show up.

The conversation also includes personal wins and regrets from the past year, a look at the different goal categories Tracy and Shannon focus on, and a simple mindset shift for imagining what a great year ahead could look like. Tracy also gives a preview of her upcoming virtual goal setting workshop.

In the kitchen, Chef Shannon makes a comforting yellow coconut curry and shares tips on building flavor, using fresh ingredients, and creating a versatile base you can make your own.

Chef Shannon's Recipe: Spicy Coconut Curry Sauce

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Tracy and Shannon are settled in at the cabin for a Christmas-themed episode full of stories and laughs. They reminisce about growing up, including Tracy's unforgettable anchors-for-Christmas story, their favorite gifts from childhood, and the family traditions that still stick today.

In the kitchen, Chef Shannon is elevating a classic: pigs in a blanket, perfect for any festive gathering, while Tracy serves up espresso martinis. Grab a cozy blanket, a warm drink, and join us for this seasonal episode.

Chef Shannon's Recipe: Elevated Pigs in a Blanket