Episode Summary

In this episode, Stacey and Krista dive into their personal goals for the year 2026, emphasizing the importance of accountability and manifestation. Krista shares her focus on trust, both in herself and in her relationships, particularly with women, while also discussing her health goals, including managing her cholesterol and continuing her journey with Weight Watchers. She expresses excitement about a long-awaited trip to Thailand and her desire to enhance her creativity through YouTube and podcasting. Meanwhile, Stacey outlines her goals, which include improving her fitness, particularly through the thousand-kilometer challenge, and nurturing her creative side with monthly artist dates. Both sisters reflect on their aspirations for personal growth, health, and creativity, setting a positive tone for the year ahead.

As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans.

Keywords

Goals, manifestation, personal growth, health, creativity, trust, podcasting, YouTube, fitness, relationships

Chapters

00:00 2026 Aspirations and Goals 01:29 Krista's 2026 Word of the Year: Trust 03:59 Krista's Health and Wellness Focus for 2026 06:01 Krista's Travel Aspirations for 2026 08:22 Krista's Financial Planning and Budgeting Goals for 2026 11:22 Creative Pursuits and Personal Growth 13:40 Business Goals 14:27 Stacey's 2026 Goals 16:05 Stacey's Heath and Fitness Goals for 2026 17:56 Stacey's Plans for Creative Exploration in 2026 20:13 Manifesting Abundance and Financial Goals 21:43 Peaks, Pits, and Plans

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Krista

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Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel

https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ

Stacey

www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170

Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

Episode Summary

In this episode, Stacey and Krista celebrate the start of their second season and Krista's three-year sobriety milestone. They discuss Krista's journey, the challenges she faced, and the positive changes in her life since becoming sober. The conversation touches on her drug use in her 20s, working in the bar, and the impact of COVID-19 on drinking habits. Since becoming sober, Krista discusses the benefits of sobriety, and the importance of self-discovery and authenticity. They also explore the concept of Dry January and the growing trend of sober curiosity, encouraging listeners to reflect on their relationship with alcohol and consider the benefits of a sober lifestyle.

As always they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans.

Keywords

Sobriety, drug use, recovery, personal growth, mental health, sober living, alcohol-free, self-improvement, emotional well-being, support systems

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Season 2 of Sisters Social Call! 01:07 Celebrating Krissy's 3 years of sobriety 02:08 Krista's journey with drugs and alcohol to sobriety 18:35 Trend towards sober curiousity 20:15 The power of Dry January 24:49 The gifts of sobriety 28:01 Peaks, Pits, and Plans

Resources

Episode 43: Moments that Changed Our Lives Forever

Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington

Sober Curious Podcast

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Krista

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Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel

https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ

Stacey

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Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

Episode Summary

In this episode, Krista and Stacey celebrate their one-year anniversary of the Sisters Social Call podcast, reflecting on their growth, engagement statistics, and the importance of community support. They discuss their guest highlights, experiences at Pod Summit, and outline their goals for the upcoming year, including potential advertising and merchandise.

The ladies get back at it with and update their listeners with their latest Peaks, Pits, and Plans.

Keywords

Podcasting, year one, first year, growth, engagement, book club, personal development, goals, statistics, community, New Year, reflections

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back and Celebrating One Year 08:26 Podcast Growth and Achievements 18:06 Looking Ahead: Goals for 2026 24:14 Peaks, Pits, and Plans

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We share more of our lives and extra behind the scenes content on our Instagram account

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Krista

Pura Vida Hair Co.

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Insta: @krista_ursulescu

Tiktok @kristaursulescu

https://www.tiktok.com/@kristaursulescu?_t=ZM-8t1KmIzGEVy&_r=1

Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel

https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ

Stacey

www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170

Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

Episode Summary

In this episode of Sister Social Call, Stacey and Krista celebrate their listeners by sharing favorite episodes and feedback. They reflect on impactful moments, personal stories, and the importance of community connections. They express gratitude for their audience's support and encourage engagement as they look forward to future episodes.

Keywords

Sister Social Call, podcast, listener feedback, community, personal stories, impactful episodes, family connections, audience engagement, favorite episodes

Chapters

00:00 Welcome 02:17 Fan Favourite: Steph 05:25 Fan Favourite: Bonnie 10:41 Fan Favourite: Kassidy 15:45 Fan Favourite: Jenn 20:27 Fan Favourite: Brother Neil

Resources

Steph's fave episodes:

Episode 12: Welcome Our Brother Jay as our 1st Podcast Guest!

Episode 34: Back to School with our Niece, Mazzy

Bonnie's fave episode:

Episode 22: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and our personal experience

Kassidy's fave episode:

Episode 33: Welcome the Incredible Christine Borschneck

Jenn's fave episodes:

Episode 13: Celebrating Stacey's 44th Birthday!

Episode 32: Happy 43rd Birthday Krissy!

Brother Neil's fave episode:

Episode 30: Welcome Special Guest - Mark Johnston

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Krista

Pura Vida Hair Co.

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Insta: @krista_ursulescu

Tiktok @kristaursulescu

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Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel

https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ

Stacey

www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170

Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

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Episode Summary

Join Stacey and Krista as they celebrate a milestone with their 50th episode of Sisters Social Call! In this special episode, they reflect on their journey over the past year, sharing their top five most downloaded episodes and the stories behind them. From heartfelt discussions about choosing a child-free life to the joy of having special guests, this episode is a testament to their growth and the supportive community they've built.

As always, they end their episode with their Peaks, Pits, and Plans.

Keywords

Top episodes, year in review, celebration, milestone, child-free life, back to school, women's group, therapy, personal growth, community building, gratitude, podcasting

Chapters

00:00 Festive Beginning

00:50 Reflecting on the Podcasting Journey

04:58 Top Five Episodes Review

05:40 #5: Episode 34 - Back to School with Our Niece, Mazzy

07:55 #4: Episode 37 - Child-free LIfe

11:33 #3: Episode 33 - Christine Borschneck

15:21 #2: Episode 1 - Welcome to Sisters Social Call

19:53 #1: Episode 35 - Living in the Rumble

24:50 Peaks, Pits and Plans

Resources

Top 5 Episodes are linked above :)

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Krista

Pura Vida Hair Co.

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Insta: @krista_ursulescu

Tiktok @kristaursulescu

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Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel

https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ

Stacey

www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170

Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Krista and Stacey discuss the holiday season, focusing on the importance of preparation for winter and family travel. They share personal anecdotes about preparing for winter driving. Krista shares a few of her winter travel experiences and lessons she has learned along the way (Spoiler - get an extra set of windshield wipers). The conversation also emphasizes carving out personal time during family travel.

As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans.

Keywords

Holiday travel, winter driving, family time, emergency preparedness, travel tips, Christmas, winter season, personal stories, podcast

Chapters

00:00 Holiday Season Kickoff 02:42 Winter Travel Preparations 07:32 Winter Driving Tips From Krista's Wild Winter Driving Stories 15:34 Family time and personal space 18:23 Pits, Peaks, and Plans

Resources

Canadian Red Cross winter emergency kit

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Krista

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Insta: @krista_ursulescu

Tiktok @kristaursulescu

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Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel

https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ

Stacey

www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170

Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

Episode Summary

In this episode, Stacey and Krista celebrate their 2025 Spotify Wrapped results and expressing gratitude to their listeners for their loyalty, and sharing their podcast to friends and family.

They discuss the feedback they've received from family and friends from Episode 47: Navigating Big Christmas Feelings. They reflect on how the podcast has deepened conversations and connections with the each other, their family, and in community.

To lighten up the mood, the sisters play a fun game of 'Would You Rather'. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans.

Keywords

Spotify Wrapped 2025, podcast milestones, family connections, deep conversations, big Christmas feelings, emotions, games, personal updates, reflections, future plans

Chapters

00:00 Celebrating Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Podcast Milestones

04:13 Reflections on Episode 47: Navigating Big Christmas Feelings

10:08 Lightening the Mood with a Game of "Would You Rather?"

26:42 Peaks, Pits, and Plans

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Krista

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Insta: @krista_ursulescu

Tiktok @kristaursulescu

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Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel

https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ

Stacey

www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170

Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

Episode Summary

In this episode of Sisters Social Call, Stacey and Krista explore the complex emotions surrounding the holiday season. They discuss personal experiences with Christmas, the impact of family dynamics, and the importance of setting boundaries to manage stress. The conversation highlights that even two sisters who shared Christmases can have very different memories and how they experienced Christmas.

They shared strategies and resources available for those struggling during this time. As always, they conclude the episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans.

Keywords

Christmas, holiday emotions, family dynamics, self-care, mental health, traditions, financial stress, memories, joy, boundaries

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Holiday Emotions 03:48 Financial hardship growing up and impacts as an adult 07:28 Divorced parents and awkward Christmas memories 11:29 Appreciating family and how far we have come 15:12 Sisters get frustrated with each other about tricky Christmas emotions 16:53 Sadness and joyful emotions can coexist at Christmas 20:01 Setting Boundaries and Saying No 23:44 Mental Health Resources and Support 25:45 Peaks, pits, and plans

Resources

If you are employed and have health benefits program, check to see if counselling services are an available benefit. Some employers also have employee family assistance programs that offer counselling services.

Other resourecs:

24/7 Crisis Lines

• 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline – Call or text 988 anywhere in Canada https://988.ca
• Kids Help Phone – For youth up to age 29, call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 https://kidshelpphone.ca

Mental Health Support & Information

• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Local branches offer counselling, peer support, and crisis resources https://cmha.ca

Indigenous-Focused Supports

• Hope for Wellness Help Line – 1-855-242-3310 or online chat

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Insta: @krista_ursulescu

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Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel

https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ

Outgrowin' - Krista's ranch life channel

https://youtube.com/@outgrowin?si=g-K2F6-WpQ82Oxnm

Stacey

www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170

Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

Episode Summary

In this episode of Sisters Social Call, Stacey and Krista dive into the holiday season, discussing their preparations for Christmas, including decorating, baking, and finding joy during the season. They share personal stories about their Christmas traditions, and the importance of community involvement. Stacey talks about how she managed her finances this year to beat her scarcity mindset and to avoid stress during the holidays. The conversation also touches on their plans for the season, including events and gatherings.

As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans.

Keywords

Christmas, holiday spirit, decorating, baking, gift giving, volunteering, community, events, financial planning, joy, gratitude

Chapters

00:00 Embracing the holiday spirit 01:54 Christmas preparations and traditions 04:05 Decorating for the season 07:29 Cooking and baking for Christmas 11:38 Christmas events and celebrations 15:05 Financial planning for Christmas 18:57 Finding joy in the season through volunteerism 21:10 Peaks, pits, and plans

Resources

Quiet Mail

Krissy purchased Stacey Quiet Mail, a six-month beautifully curated mail subscirption, from her neighbour Loralie Hoffort.

Go check out her beautiful website and follow her on IG.

https://www.instagram.com/loraliehoffort/

Hydroflask Mail

We are grateful to Bonnie for sending us two very special Hydroflasks. She sent us these limited edition 32oz Wide Mouth with Flex Straws Caps

Western Light Blue

Western Dark Blue

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Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel

https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ

Stacey

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Episode Summary

In this episode of Sisters Social Call, hosts Stacey and Krista welcome Julianna Wager, a University of Alberta PhD student studying romance novels, to discuss the book 'Done and Dusted' by Lyla Sage. The conversation explores the themes of the book, the structure of romance novels, and the appeal of cowboy romances. Juliana shares her insights on the genre and offers holiday romance recommendations. The episode concludes with personal reflections from the hosts and Juliana, highlighting their peaks, pits, and plans for the week.

Keywords

Romance novels, book club, Done and Dusted, Lyla Sage, cowboy romance, literary analysis, holiday reads, reading recommendations

Chapters

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to our guest, Julianna Wagar 04:08 Overview of 'Done and Dusted' 07:17 The Structure of Romance Novels 10:16 Elements of 'Done and Dusted' 12:25 The Appeal of Cowboy Romances 17:06 Holiday Romance Recommendations 18:36 Book Recommendations and Literary Insights 21:31 Peaks, Pits, and Plans

Resources

Julianna shared several book recommendations throughout the episode.

• A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
• Good Spirits by BK Borison
• Not in My Book by Katie Holt
• Love is a War Song by Danica Nava

And if you adored Julianna on our podcast, give her a follow on IG @jujurules. And when she becomes a published author, you can tell everyone you heard about her first on our podcast!!

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Krista

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Tiktok @kristaursulescu

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Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel

https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ

Stacey

www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170

Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay