The Russian Sisters

Today Alexandra and Anna chat about Easter, state testing and accolades. Alexandra also discusses the never ending journey of finishing her lawn while also trying to figure out how corporate landlines work. Anna shares about the mystical appearance of a crow to one of her students. She also chats about exhaustion, finding joy and how self-care does not always address burn out. And hooray, Anna finished Columbo! She officially moved on to Murder She Wrote.

7 Types of Rest article: https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs/

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In this episode Anna and Alexandra dive into stress dreams and what they mean, house numerology and finishing up their Book Club book- More Than A Body. Alexandra discusses mom competition and now that she’s 40 the wisdom of getting out of the house to release stress. Stay tuned for next week’s episode as Anna promised she would return with the meaning of “balls to the wall.”

Links- More Than A Body https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Body-Instrument-Ornament/dp/0358229243/ref=nodl_

House numerology- https://www.rockethomes.com/blog/homeowner-tips/house-number-numerology

Dream dictionary- Anna’s pick: https://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/

Alexandra’s pick: https://www.cafeausoul.com/oracles/dream-dictionary

Check out The Feminine Art Of Getting Rich: https://youdowoo.mykajabi.com/a/2147504211/4YdqmxEK

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Anna and Alexandra are back to celebrate Alexandra’s 40th! She made it to the hill! Anna wants to remind everyone that no one is alone, it's okay to not be okay and it's also okay to reach out for help. Anna provides a recap of the docuseries Bad Vegan while Alexandra remarks that what happened in the show could happen to anyone. It's easy to judge another when you aren't in the situation. Love is Blind returns as Anna spent some time over spring break watching not just Season 1 and Season 2 but all the reunion shows too. Love is not blind and they don't anticipate the spin off show, Ultimatum will be much better.

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Today Anna and Alexandra take listeners on a ride all over, starting with lessons learned by Alexandra since she has become a mom. Anna shares about frantically trying to get into her school during a lockout in order to save her fresh pies for Pi Day…on the Ides of March. Oops! Alexandra chats about where famous people go when they retire from fame or where they came from prior to fame, and Anna reveals the 10th Anniversary March Mammal Madness. They may be all over the place but at least it's a fun ride, easily enhanced by drinking anytime you hear the word, “interesting.”

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Sensitive content disclaimer. Anna dives into a tough work situation she had dealing with inappropriate middle school pranks. She talks about her self-care journey to help deal with work and whether or not she can continue as a school counselor. Alexandra and Anna touch on compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and limping to the end of the school year. Oh and speaking of self-care, Alexandra asks why there are mommy makeovers but no daddy makeovers? Please take some time to do your own self-care routine, if needed, after tuning in.

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Today Alexandra and Anna dive right into their fun. Alexandra shares about Buddy’s surgery and the pre-op shenanigans. Anna talks about prepping for skiing with the nieces and nephew and which sporting goods stores she likes. This leads into a review of the show Love Is Blind and how it does not promote good body image. Wrapping up, the Russian Sisters chat about the Age of Aquarius and shifts in society.

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Today Alexandra and Anna cheers to March birthdays, Celery Month, Reading Awareness month, peanut day and more. They get into money blueprints and ideas of wealth. Can't forget tv updates, how Alexandra changed a stoplight with an email, a crazy Costco crash and Anna’s unfortunate battle with a toddler pool slide in 3 inches of water.

Don't forget to check out the following books:

I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Remit Sethi

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey

A Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi.

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Cozy vibes for this episode! With a big snowstorm coming, Anna's praying for a snow day this week as the sisters discuss how their school districts handle the weather. She also shares her struggles with her cat Bentley, his digestive issues, and the resulting mountains of poop she's had to clean. If you're having the same issues, they go over the ups and downs of hiring a cleaning lady!

After last week's Spirit Week at school, the sisters talk a bit about how their students' great understanding of mental health- as well as their own relationship with self-worth and the need to repay others for kindness.

For this week's recommendations, check out Glennon Doyle's Podcast, We Can Do Hard Things, and a few books we loved:

The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles, and A Happy Pocket Full of Money

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Alexandra gets a tattoo and they discuss that not all tattoo artists are the same. It's also spirit week at school and Anna took the opportunity to dress up in her onesie.... a day early. February is also Black History Month but it is also a few other things that involve bird feeding and dental Health. Who has sensitive teeth?

We also just went through the Super Bowl with the Rams and the Bengals. Anna's allegiances were largely split until the 4th quarter when she remembered how much her dad is a Rams fan. The Sisters grew up 49ers fans, Broncos Fans and in the end, it was Von Miller for the win!

Also, returning things to Amazon is a thing. Alexandra does her first one.

We mentioned Dan Barker's True Blue Tattoo. Here is a link to the Facebook Page - but we think the Instagram page shows off his best work.

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A year in review leads to tales of travelling through New Mexico to dodge Denver TSA approval lines.

The sisters decide that New Year's resolutions are more stressful than helpful.

Anna shares a life hack for gratefulness practice.

The pair talk about trying to keep up with the mess after Christmas, especially getting things clean in time for their priest father to bless the house.

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