This Week's Episode:

 Garden. What do you think when you hear the word garden? Is it a whimsical place or a snooze fest? Join us as we chat about GARDENS!

Podcast's Introduction:

Do you enjoy company and want to laugh while learning, especially when talking about life's lessons?

Join AJ and A.Rae as they explore the multi-faceted world of health and well-being! No experts on the matter in terms of formal education, but life's experience has taught them a thing or two.

No claim do they make in being all knowledgeable or perfect-

AJ and A.Rae strive for:

• Learning and growth
• Healing, to overcome and be empowered
• Laughter and joy
• A supportive community

AJ and A.Rae state,

"We are two best friends having a conversation and want to include you! So, grab your beverage of choice,  pull up a chair, and get comfy! Cheers to womanhood!" ~With love, your hosts

Connect with us:

Facebook: facebook.com/2mamasafterdark

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: instagram.com/2mamasafterdark

Website: https://wandermusings.my.canva.site/#connect-w-us

We left the kettle on!

Resources and gems for this episode:

Due to being allowed only a certain number of words... We will be uploading this on our blog on Wednesdays!

This Week's Episode:

 For this chat session, we'd like to take a look at social media and some of the effects it has on our youth.

Podcast's Introduction:

Do you enjoy company and want to laugh while learning, especially when talking about life's lessons?

Join AJ and A.Rae as they explore the multi-faceted world of health and well-being! No experts on the matter in terms of formal education, but life's experience has taught them a thing or two.

No claim do they make in being all knowledgeable or perfect-

"We are two best friends having a conversation and want to include you! So, grab your beverage of choice,  pull up a chair, and get comfy! Cheers to womanhood!" ~With love, your hosts

 Connect with us:

Website: https://wandermusings.my.canva.site/

 Resources for this episode:

• https://tree2mydoor.com/
• https://www.oakhillgardens.com/blog/celtic-tree-astrology-zodiac-signs-birthday-horoscopes

• https://ireland-calling.com/celtic-tree-calendar/
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202110/the-pros-and-cons-social-media-youth
• https://www.apa.org/search?query=social%20media%20and%20our%20youth
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=social%20media%20and%20our%20youth
• https://theconversation.com
• Positive News | Good journalism about good things - Positive News
• LOOSE ENDS (looseendsproject.org)

• https://webandcrafts.com/blog/social-media-advantages-and-disadvantages

This Week's Episode:

 Spring Fever! What does this mean to you? Join us, AJ and A.Rae, as we chat about Spring!

Q&A: Spring time! What are some of your goals this spring?

Podcast's Introduction:

Do you enjoy company and want to laugh while learning, especially when talking about life's lessons?

Join AJ and A.Rae as they explore the multi-faceted world of health and well-being! No experts on the matter in terms of formal education, but life's experience has taught them a thing or two.

No claim do they make in being all knowledgeable or perfect-

AJ and A.Rae strive for:

• Learning and growth
• Healing, to overcome and be empowered
• Laughter and joy
• A supportive community

AJ and A.Rae state,

"We are two best friends having a conversation and want to include you! So, grab your beverage of choice,  pull up a chair, and get comfy! Cheers to womanhood!" ~With love, your hosts

Connect with us:

Facebook: facebook.com/2mamasafterdark

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: instagram.com/2mamasafterdark

Website: https://wandermusings.my.canva.site/#connect-w-us

We left the kettle on!

Resources and gems for this episode:

• https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bride-donates-15000-reception-to-special-needs-families-after-calling-off-her-wedding/
• https://knoxpediatrics.com/watch-out-for-spring-fever/

This Week's Episode:

Valentine's day! Have you ever stopped and wondered how Valentine's came to be and why there is such a focus on love? Join us, as AJ & A.Rae explore, VALENTINE'S!

Podcast's Introduction:

Do you enjoy company and want to laugh while learning, especially when talking about life's lessons?

Join AJ and A.Rae as they explore the multi-faceted world of health and well-being! No experts on the matter in terms of formal education, but life's experience has taught them a thing or two.

No claim do they make in being all knowledgeable or perfect-

AJ and A.Rae strive for:

• Learning and growth
• Healing, to overcome and be empowered
• Laughter and joy
• A supportive community

AJ and A.Rae state,

"We are two best friends having a conversation and want to include you! So, grab your beverage of choice,  pull up a chair, and get comfy! Cheers to womanhood!" ~With love, your hosts

Connect with us:

Facebook: facebook.com/2mamasafterdark

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: instagram.com/2mamasafterdark

Website: https://wandermusings.my.canva.site/#connect-w-us

We left the kettle on!

Resources and gems for this episode:

• https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/shes-a-pet-detective-whos-tracked-down-and-reunited-330-lost-dogs-with-owners-for-free-using-thermal-imaging/
• https://www.history.com/news/valentines-day-traditions
• https://www.history.com/news/who-is-cupid
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupercalia
• https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/g5119/things-to-do-on-valentines-day/

This Week's Episode:

Body positivity. What is it? Come along as AJ & A.Rae discuss this and other concepts of loving yourself. We left the kettle on!

Podcast's Introduction:

Do you enjoy company and want to laugh while learning, especially when talking about life's lessons?

Join AJ and A.Rae as they explore the multi-faceted world of health and well-being! No experts on the matter in terms of formal education, but life's experience has taught them a thing or two.

No claim do they make in being all knowledgeable or perfect-

AJ and A.Rae strive for:

• Learning and growth
• Healing, to overcome and be empowered
• Laughter and joy
• A supportive community

AJ and A.Rae state,

"We are two best friends having a conversation and want to include you! So, grab your beverage of choice, pull up a chair, and get comfy! Cheers to womanhood!" ~With love, your hosts

Connect with us:

Facebook: facebook.com/2mamasafterdark

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: instagram.com/2mamasafterdark

Website: https://wandermusings.my.canva.site/#connect-w-us

We left the kettle on!

Resources and gems for this episode:

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/body-positivity
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_acceptance_movement
• https://naafa.org/history
• https://www.npr.org/sections/pictureshow/2023/11/21/1211800206/celebrating-bodies-at-philly-fatcon
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/body-positivity

This Week's Episode:

Ever wish you had someone to talk to that would just listen as you babbled how you felt or what you are going through? A person that wouldn't interrupt, judge, or try to fix things (not that any of those things are "bad". Have you considered keeping a journal for such moments? Join us as we explore "Journaling". We left the kettle on!

Q&A and/or Poll:

Have you practiced journaling writing in your life? What are some of the benefits you have seen from such a practice?

Podcast's Introduction:

Do you enjoy company and want to laugh while learning, especially when talking about life's lessons?

Join AJ and A.Rae as they explore the multi-faceted world of health and well-being! No experts on the matter in terms of formal education, but life's experience has taught them a thing or two.

No claim do they make in being all knowledgeable or perfect-

AJ and A.Rae strive for:

• Learning and growth
• Healing, to overcome and be empowered
• Laughter and joy
• A supportive community

AJ and A.Rae state,

"We are two best friends having a conversation and want to include you! So, grab your beverage of choice, pull up a chair, and get comfy! Cheers to womanhood!" ~With love, your hosts

Connect with us:

Facebook: facebook.com/2mamasafterdark

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: instagram.com/2mamasafterdark

Website: https://wandermusings.my.canva.site/#connect-w-us

We left the kettle on!

Resources and gems for this episode:

• https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1
• https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-start-journaling
• https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/types-of-journaling
• https://psychcentral.com/blog/ready-set-journal-64-journaling-prompts-for-self-discovery
• https://time.com/6266437/journaling-routine-health-benefits/

This Week's Episode:

What is your relationship like with food? Join AJ & A.Rae for part 2 of, Our Relationship with Food!

Q&A:

What are some of your healthy tips and tricks for a healthy relationship with food?

Podcast's Introduction:

Do you enjoy company and want to laugh while learning, especially when talking about life's lessons?

Join AJ and A.Rae as they explore the multi-faceted world of health and well-being! No experts on the matter in terms of formal education, but life's experience has taught them a thing or two.

No claim do they make in being all knowledgeable or perfect-

AJ and A.Rae strive for:

• Learning and growth
• Healing, to overcome and be empowered
• Laughter and joy
• A supportive community

AJ and A.Rae state,

"We are two best friends having a conversation and want to include you! So, grab your beverage of choice, pull up a chair, and get comfy! Cheers to womanhood!" ~With love, your hosts

Connect with us:

Facebook: facebook.com/2mamasafterdark

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: instagram.com/2mamasafterdark

Website: https://wandermusings.my.canva.site/#connect-w-us

We left the kettle on!

Resources and gems for this episode:

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2022/03/30/how-to-build-a-healthy-relationship-with-food-according-to-experts/?sh=6738379f45c0
• https://www.chnola.org
• https://carolyn-costin.com
• https://wellcornell.org
• https://www.throughthewoodstherapy.com

This Week's Episode:

What is your relationship like with food? Does it evolve? Does it depend on your mood? Join AJ & A.Rae as they explore food and different relationships with it!

This week's Q&A:

What are some of your healthy tips and tricks for a healthy relationship with food?

Podcast's Introduction:

Do you enjoy company and want to laugh while learning, especially when talking about life's lessons?

Join AJ and A.Rae as they explore the multi-faceted world of health and well-being! No experts on the matter in terms of formal education, but life's experience has taught them a thing or two.

No claim do they make in being all knowledgeable or perfect-

AJ and A.Rae strive for:

• Learning and growth
• Healing, to overcome and be empowered
• Laughter and joy
• A supportive community

AJ and A.Rae state,

"We are two best friends having a conversation and want to include you! So, grab your beverage of choice, pull up a chair, and get comfy! Cheers to womanhood!" ~With love, your hosts

Connect with us:

Facebook: facebook.com/2mamasafterdark

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: instagram.com/2mamasafterdark

Website: https://wandermusings.my.canva.site/#connect-w-us

We left the kettle on!

Resources and gems for this episode:

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2022/03/30/how-to-build-a-healthy-relationship-with-food-according-to-experts/?sh=6738379f45c0

This Week's Episode:

Music. How does it affect you? Join us as we explore the healing properties music has for us! We left the kettle on!

In what ways does music touch and heal you or how has it touched and healed you?

Podcast's Introduction:

Do you enjoy company and want to laugh while learning, especially when talking about life's lessons?

Join AJ and A.Rae as they explore the multi-faceted world of health and well-being! No experts on the matter in terms of formal education, but life's experience has taught them a thing or two.

No claim do they make in being all knowledgeable or perfect-

AJ and A.Rae strive for:

• Learning and growth
• Healing, to overcome and be empowered
• Laughter and joy
• A supportive community

AJ and A.Rae state,

"We are two best friends having a conversation and want to include you! So, grab your beverage of choice, pull up a chair, and get comfy! Cheers to womanhood!" ~With love, your hosts

Connect with us:

Facebook: facebook.com/2mamasafterdark

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: instagram.com/2mamasafterdark

Website: https://wandermusings.my.canva.site/

We left the kettle on!

Resources and gems for this episode:

• https://www.musictherapy.org/faq/

• https://www.britannica.com/topic/jade-gemstone
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_therapy
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/music-therapy
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/music-therapy?amp

This Week's Episode:

Money talks! What does it say to you? How do you feel about money? Join AJ & A.Rae as they chat about money!

Q&A: Do you have any financial tips you'd love to share?

Poll: Emotional spender/saver or rational spender/saver, which are you?

Podcast's Introduction:

Do you enjoy company and want to laugh while learning, especially when talking about life's lessons?

Join AJ and A.Rae as they explore the multi-faceted world of health and well-being! No experts on the matter in terms of formal education, but life's experience has taught them a thing or two.

No claim do they make in being all knowledgeable or perfect-

AJ and A.Rae strive for:

• Learning and growth
• Healing, to overcome and be empowered
• Laughter and joy
• A supportive community

AJ and A.Rae state,

"We are two best friends having a conversation and want to include you! So, grab your beverage of choice, pull up a chair, and get comfy! Cheers to womanhood!" ~With love, your hosts

Connect with us:

Facebook: facebook.com/2mamasafterdark

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: instagram.com/2mamasafterdark

Website: https://wandermusings.my.canva.site/#connect-w-us

We left the kettle on!

Resources and gems for this episode:

• https://www.tastingtable.com/1150064/the-disputed-origin-of-the-hot-toddy/
• https://britishfoodhistory.com/2021/12/24/a-hot-toddy/
• https://www.ksl.com/article/50818445/like-father-like-son-utahn-finishes-writing-fathers-novel-after-it-went-missing-for-55-years
• https://www.moneyandmentalhealth.org/money-and-mental-health-facts/