Episode Summary

In this episode, Krista and Stacey share updates on their summer plans, recent experiences, and thoughts on land, mushrooms, and community events. They also discuss scams, family visits, and their excitement for upcoming activities. A true, random sister chat.

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

Keywords

Summer plans, land, mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, community events, scams, family, Regina Beach, Indigenous People's Day, gratitude

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sister Social Call 01:45 Monty the Cat Update 03:58 Stacey's Summer Vacation Goals 05:01 Surprise! Krista has Vacation Goals for Stacey 07:38 Krista's Second Vacation Goal for Stacey: Help Sell Bracelets at the Sip and Shop Event 09:26 Summer Hiking Adventures 10:35 Tent Setup Challenges and Polygon Shapes 12:38 Summer Plans and Deployments 13:54 Home Improvements and Enjoying Local Life 16:22 Exciting Reunions and Friendships 18:23 The Fleeting Nature of Summer 19:06 Mushroom Foraging Adventures 25:17 Celebrating Indigenous Culture and Community Projects 27:10 Peaks, Pits, and Plans

Resources

Quadrilateral - Stacey spoke about the shape of Shawn's tent and said it was a quadrilateral. In fact, it is actually a parallelogram which is a type of quadrilateral.

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Episode Summar

In this episode, Stacey and Krista share their personal journeys through perimenopause and menopause, discussing symptoms, treatments. They also explore the importance of open conversations and ongoing education about women's health during these life stages.

Keywords

Perimenopause, menopause, women's health, hormone therapy, aging, health journey, societal perceptions, open conversations

Resources

The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Merch Announcement 01:50 Stacey's Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Diagnosis 04:23 Krista's Perimenopause Start 07:12 Cognitive Changes and Memory Issues 08:48 The Role of Supplements and Nutrition 11:10 Navigating Conversations about Menopause 13:49 The Impact of Alcohol on Menopausal Symptoms 16:52 Physical Changes and Symptoms of Menopause 20:20 Navigating Menopause: Supplements and Health Strategies 23:21 Personal Health Journeys: Cholesterol and Self-Care 25:21 Understanding Body Changes: Strength and Composition 27:09 Hormone Replacement Therapy: Long-Term Considerations 28:13 Peaks, Pits, and Plans

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Episode Summary

Krista and Stacey share their passion for thrifting, garage sailing, and recycling, exploring how these hobbies contribute to their sustainable lifestyle and community connection. They discuss tips, funny stories, and the environmental benefits of secondhand shopping, inspiring listeners to embrace thrifting and treasure hunting.

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

Keywords

Thrifting, garage saleing, Facebook Marketplace, dumpster diving, recycling, sustainable living, community, deals, secondhand shopping, tips

Chapters

Chapters

00:00 The Thrill of Thrifting and Garage Sales 03:24 Thrifting and Garage Sailing Wishlists 06:51 Finding Deals: Stories from the Sales 13:04 Sustainable Shopping: Reusing and Recycling 14:06 Tips and Tricks for Staying Focused when Thrifting 17:20 Gardening and Plant Exchanges: A New Kind of Thrifting 18:28 Garage Sale Tips and Tricks 20:31 Peaks, Pits and Plans

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Krista and Stacey share the podcasts they are listening to just in time for you to create your summer must-listen-to playlists. They discuss their favourite health podcasts, podcasts that are topping the Canadian charts, and other Canadian podcasts they are binging.

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

Keywords

Health podcasts, Top 10 Podcasts in Canada, Canadian podcasts, independent podcasts

Chapters

00:00 Summer Vibes and Podcast Introductions 01:35 Exploring Health Podcasts 05:37 Top Podcasts in Canada 11:50 Canadian Content and Fun Recommendations 17:59 Peaks, Pits, and Plans

Here are the podcasts we are listening to!

Psychology Unplugged with Dr. Corey Nigro

unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

The Tamsen Show with Tamsn Fadal

The Resetter Podcast by Dr. Mindy Pelz

Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett

Moonshots

F*ck Buddies Podcast

Canardian hosted by Katie Laur

Big in Canada

Sickboy

In Her Defence with Jana Pruden

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Episode Summary

This episode covers gardening tips, planting schedules, and yard projects for spring. Krista and Stacey share their experiences, zone info, and plans for their gardens and yards, offering practical advice for gardeners of all levels.

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

Keywords

Gardening, planting schedule, moon phases, gardening tips, spring planting, gardening zones, garden projects

Chapters

00:00 Feedback on Episode 71: Can Men and Women Just Be Friends? 03:07 The Gardening Season Begins 04:11 Understanding Plant Hardiness Zones 07:54 Timing Your Planting with the Moon 13:08 Personal Gardening Experiences and Experiments 24:02 Yard Work Projects and Home Improvements 29:58 Peaks, Pits, and Plans

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Episode Summary

This episode explores the complex dynamics of friendships between men and women, both when single and within a committed relationships. Krista and Stacey share personal stories, insights, and perspectives on maintaining platonic friendships, navigating boundaries, and fostering trust.

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

Keywords

Friendships, men and women, relationships, boundaries, trust, platonic, dating, insecurity, communication

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context 00:46 Exploring Friendships with the Opposite Sex 03:59 Personal Experiences with Male Friends 08:06 Navigating Friendships in Relationships 10:01 Challenges of Being Single and Making Friends 14:41 The Complexity of Friendships and Attraction 17:45 Transparency and Trust in Relationships 21:00 Peaks, Pits, and Plans

Kenny Chaplin - Former world-record holder Kenny Chaplin reflects on a lifetime of tree planting, which eventually led to a career in the film industry.

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Episode Summary

On this episode, Stacey and Krista explore the multifaceted concept of celibacy, its reasons, misconceptions, and personal journeys. This episode features honest insights into why individuals choose celibacy, how it impacts their lives, and the importance of communication and understanding.

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

Keywords

celibacy, personal development, relationships, communication, spiritual journey, healing, lifestyle choice

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Celibacy 03:26 Understanding Celibacy: Definitions and Reasons 04:08 Personal Experiences with Celibacy 07:53 The Role of Communication in Celibacy 10:16 Challenges and Misconceptions of Celibacy 12:01 Exploring the Gray Areas of Celibacy 19:30 Final Thoughts on Celibacy and Personal Choice 20:45 Peaks, Pits, and Plan

Resources

Puzzlers! This is for you. Check out Magic Puzzle Company.

https://magicpuzzlecompany.com/

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

Keywords

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Chapters

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Resources

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Episode Summary

Join Stacey and Krista as they explore popular conspiracy theories like moon landing hoaxes, flat earth, and the Illuminati, sharing their perspectives and insights into why these theories persist and what they reveal about human psychology.

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

Keywords

Conspiracy theories, moon landing, flat earth, Illuminati, psychology, community, beliefs, science, skepticism

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory 04:24 The Flat Earth Theory 10:30 Understanding Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories 16:35 Peaks, pits, and plans

Resources

Sciene is AMAZING! GO check out the Nasa Lunar Reconnaisane Orbiter Camera for featured sites including all the Apollo landing sites.

But if you are into this sort of thing, check out the podcast Conspiracy Theories, if you want to continue down this rabbit hole.

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Episode Summary

Back in February, friend of the podcast, Jannike (@eat.run.reiki), suggested that Krista and Stacey do an episode on books that changed their lives. In this episode, they explore books that have profoundly impacted their lives, challenging their perspectives and fostering growth. They share personal stories about how these books influenced their understanding of vulnerability, belonging, spirituality, and self-discovery, offering listeners valuable insights and recommendations.

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

Keywords

Books that change lives, personal growth, vulnerability, belonging, spirituality, self-discovery, book recommendations, Brené Brown, The Celestine Prophecy, Man's Search for Meaning, The Giving Tree

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Books that Changed our Lives 01:23 Brené Brown's Impact 06:15 The Celestine Prophecy 08:58 Classic Children's Literature and Life Lessons 13:25 Peaks, pits, and plans

Resources

The books that changed Stacey's Life

• The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
• The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
• Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
• Start with Why by Simon Sinek
• The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho

The books that changed Krista's Life

• Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown
• The Giving Tree by Shel Siverstein
• The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer

The books that changed Jannike's Life

• A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
• Author Matt Haig
• Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
• The Courage to be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
• The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perserverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman

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Episode Summary

In this engaging conversation, Krista and Stacey explore the realities of entrepreneurship, risk aversion, and the pursuit of passion. They share personal stories, challenges, rewards, and insights on balancing stability with entrepreneurial dreams, offering valuable advice for aspiring business owners.

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

Keywords

Entrepreneurship, risk aversion, business ownership, work-life balance, success stories, small business, motivation, personal growth

Chapters

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Birthday Gratitude 01:03 Entrepreneurship in the family 02:33 Challenges of business ownership 06:47 The Rewards of Being an Entrepreneur 10:53 Barriers to Starting a Business 13:36 The Fear of Failure and Stability 17:43 Reflections on Entrepreneurship and Life Lessons 23:22 Peaks, pits, and plans

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