The Russian Sisters

The Russian Sisters is no longer in production. However, Alexandra has launched a new podcast called the Widow's Club. As you likely know from listening to the Russian Sisters, Alexandra was faced with immense grief when her husband died by suicide in 2020, instantly leaving her a widow and single mom. Since then, she has been finding ways to work through her grief, navigate parenthood and take steps to finding joy again. Join Alexandra on her continued grief journey, find some tips and tricks, hear from others about their grief journey and know you are not alone. Alexandra is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of suicide.

You can connect with the show here. https://www.soundoff.network/show/the-widows-club/

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Just wanted to let our fantastic listeners know we are taking a break for the month of April and plan to be back in May. Still feel free to reach out and share us. We are so grateful for you all and will be back soon!

This week, Anna and Alexandra begin chatting about pets that have been left behind. In the middle of their discussion, Anna literally has a National Geographic moment when a squirrel flirts with her through the window. They talk a bit about Anna’s spring break and Giselle’s decorum in regards to her divorce from Tom Brady. Anna shares about the new Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen as Alexandra provides the differences between fruits, vegetables and legumes. Alexandra poses the question of how low can you go before you get anxious- bank account, gas tank, toilet paper? Check out the game Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. Alexandra catches up after finally watching the Harry and Meghan documentary on Netflix. Phew! Remember you are not alone and enjoy the STW joke of the day!

Game: https://www.amazon.com/Taco-Cat-Goat-Cheese-Pizza/dp/B077Z1R28P/

Crave: https://www.amazon.com/Crave-Tracy-Wolff/dp/1640638954/

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This week Anna gives a brief health update about her upcoming surgery. Alexandra is sinking into things being simple and status quo at the moment. They jump into March Mammal Madness and review what a bracket would look like if the podcast had one. Anna shares her picks for work. Definitely will need to look up the majority of the animals listed. Alexandra chats about movies that embrace an emotional rollercoaster: go to movies for laughing, crying or anger. They get a touch nostalgic remembering VHS tapes, CDs and pay phones. Remember you are not alone and enjoy the STW joke of the day.

Check out the March Mammal Madness bracket here! https://libguides.asu.edu/MarchMammalMadness/players

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This week, Anna shares an update about her dental hygiene and recent experience with medical professionals at urgent care. Alexandra dives into a discussion about nature versus nurture and questions how to overcome or not let nature dictate one’s life. They briefly touch in grammar and ask that everyone please stop using text speak in professional documents. And because it is tax season in the United States, Anna shares some budgeting tips. Enjoy the STW joke of the day and know you are not alone!

Ramit Sethi: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com

Dave Ramsey: https://www.ramseysolutions.com

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This week Anna and Alexandra connect with Alena Gourley to chat about all things woo woo. Questions covered this week include how to know who your spirit time is and how to connect with them? How do souls incarnate and potentially still be part of the spirit team? What protections or barriers do people put into place when working with a spirit team? How can we connect or feel beings physically? So much to unpack in this episode and get ready for a deep dive into the woo!

Alena- Instagram @celebrateeverystep

Facebook- celebrateeverystep

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This week, Anna and Alexandra talk about all things March from observances to springtime self-care. Alexandra updates on Buddy’s gym class experiences as well as her own experience recently falling asleep at therapy. Anna discusses the negative impact of Swatting as well as her latest dental appointment. Enjoy the STW joke of the day and know that you are not alone!Tapping with Brad:  https://youtu.be/0JI8flfGSKoThought Field Therapy: https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/thought-field-therapyAnd our usual links. E did interrupt at one point, so there is a little extra editing needed this week.Thank you!

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https://www.myimperfectlife.com/features/february-full-moon-2023

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Unfortunately, The Russian Sisters are unable to record a new episode this week. So instead, we're bringing you a throwback to one of our old episodes, featuring our good friend Allison Cullen!

This week Anna and Alexandra have the privilege to chat with human design and business coach Allison Cullen. Allison is a dear friend of The Russian Sisters and provides a glimpse into Human Design. She gives a brief description of the different types: generator, projector, manifestor, generating manifestor and reflector. She discusses how to incorporate Human Design in parenting and how taking tiny steps forward to align with your Human Design type can be life changing.

Ways to connect with Allison:

Instagram @youdowoo

Website: Youdowoo.com

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-do-woo/id1522942418

And to book with Allison use the discount code TRS15

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This week Anna and Alexandra chat about Alexandra’s opportunities on other podcasts. Alexandra has a variety of stories related to Buddy and the children she works with. Alexandra also apologizes for being judgy when accepting and receiving a compliment. Anna shares about middle school hygiene and how much trauma kids are experiencing these days. Alexandra’s dog concussed herself on the garage door and please remember you are not alone. Don’t forget the STW joke of the day!

Book: More Than A Body- https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Body-Instrument-Ornament/dp/0358645573/ref=asc_df_0358645573/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=526763498393&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6327482081392494987&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028841&hvtargid=pla-1185592485107&psc=1

Book: Stamped from the beginning;

https://www.amazon.com/Stamped-Beginning-Definitive-History-America-ebook/dp/B017QL8WV4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=XPFEWWJAB0WD&keywords=stamped+from+the+beginning&qid=1676683439&sprefix=stamped+from+the+beginning%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

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Today Anna and Alexandra want to bring a bit more levity after a few intense weeks. Anna shares how it was in fact book club who took out the cone in Alexandra’s neighborhood. Alexandra’s windshield wipers are broken as is her spirit after trying to tackle making a Valentine’s box for Buddy for school. More National Geographic moments including bald eagles for the sisters. You can travel with them around the world as they share international Valentine’s Day traditions. Something that doesn’t encourage love is Sam Smith’s song Unholy but following Dan Harris’ suggestions for meditation in his book 10% Happier does. Have a great week and you are not alone!

https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works/dp/0062265431

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This week Alexandra shares how she and Buddy just cannot seem to get healthy. As soon as they have 1 or 2 healthy days another virus pops up. Anna shares how her vulnerable moment in the last episode may have led her to have additional tests and weepy moments. By the way, be a good driver or one day you may see Anna in her Transformers car coming for you. Alexandra shares her miscommunication with a host at IKEA when she tried to get more info about a kitchen island. By the way the island only refers to the drawers and cabinets. Alexandra talks about her life being a medical drama soap opera and gives a warning to double check who you are dating in case they are an unknown half sibling. Enjoy the STW joke of the day and you are not alone!

Alexandra’s book- The Suicide Club: What To Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death

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Our Website is here.

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