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T is for Texas
Oct. 25, 2022

T is for Texas

This week, Anna starts us off with recounting updates in her life, including coaching volleyball again, the recent presentations she has done and Anime club. Alexandra shares about her upcoming book which drops in November. I...

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Weddings, Dates and Vodka, Oh My!
Oct. 18, 2022

Weddings, Dates and Vodka, Oh My!

This week, Alexandra is full of some random experiences! She found a rotten potato and warns about mowing the lawn when it is wet. She also shares how Russian Standard vodka may be boycotted because of the word Russian but …

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Hoof Hunters
Oct. 11, 2022

Hoof Hunters

Alexandra shares about finding hooves in a garbage can and the mysterious hair-netted individual from a laundry van dumping garbage in her garbage can. Alexandra also asks about kids who rides their bikes up driveways- weird ...

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Notions of the Ocean in Motion
Oct. 4, 2022

Notions of the Ocean in Motion

*Sensitivity Alert Alexandra and Anna embrace September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Anna spent a good chunk of September in 6th grade classrooms piloting a suicide prevention curriculum. It used to be that we wo...

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TRS with Past Life Regressionist Alena Gourley
Sept. 27, 2022

TRS with Past Life Regressionist Alena Gourley

Alena Kupchella Gourley, MSW is a mental health professional, Clinical Hypnotherapist, psychic, medium and spiritual guide specializing in hypnotic healing and past life regression. Alexandra got to have a 1:1 session with Al...

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Oh Heel No
Sept. 20, 2022

Oh Heel No

This week, Anna is still fighting a cold of some sort. She's not contagious, it's not COVID but she sure did scare some colleagues who potentially thought she might have it. Being sick doesn't exempt her from having embarrass...

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Why Can't We Be Friends
Sept. 13, 2022

Why Can't We Be Friends

When it rains it pours- Anna and Alexandra had to get through tech difficulties which have apparently led to Anna now having a cold. But she made it through in time to avoid a coughing fit! This week, the ladies …

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A Week Full of Woes and Wack
Sept. 6, 2022

A Week Full of Woes and Wack

Alexandra and Anna go over some of the randomness they experienced this past week from Buddy saying the darnedest things to Anna having to put Bentley down. Alexandra shares about her car leaking, a man getting dressed in pub...

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Anna Has A Dead Arm
Aug. 27, 2022

Anna Has A Dead Arm

This week Anna and Alexandra attempt to overcome some tech issues this week and after 4 tries are successful! They had a cozy session with 1 microphone, 2 chairs and…no lights. Alexandra forgot to turn them on in anticipation...

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I Brought My Tums
Aug. 16, 2022

I Brought My Tums

This week Anna and Alexandra chat about the controversy over SeaWorld, information that is available, educational programs and their experience being there. They provide some additional highlights to their trip to San Diego a...

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Just Another Manic Mom Day
Aug. 9, 2022

Just Another Manic Mom Day

Alexandra and Anna are back with updates on Alexandra’s mom day madness. She recalls her attempt to get mulch from Home Depot and the temptation to add a bag for free. Anna relays how she inadvertently stole asparagus. Both d...

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Death to the Cosmo Quiz
Aug. 3, 2022

Death to the Cosmo Quiz

This week Alexandra and Anna give an update from their latest trip to wine country. They enjoyed the wine tastings, relaxation and the flora from the area. They chat about what they like to do when flying, especially checking...

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Being Bamboozled
July 26, 2022

Being Bamboozled

This week, Anna starts off with her transition from lovely air conditioned accommodations to the rustic mountains with an outhouse. Who needs an old fashioned flashlight when you can use your phone to access the outhouse? Ann...

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Sister Date
July 19, 2022

Sister Date

This week Anna and Alexandra bring some levity after last week’s more serious content. They share about their happenin' Friday night out. It included a happy hour, getting take out and a stroll through Target. Given it's summ...

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TRS Tackles Roe v Wade
July 12, 2022

TRS Tackles Roe v Wade

After a quick update on Anna’s trip to NYC and Alexandra’s continued summer fun with Buddy, the ladies decide to take the repeal of Roe V Wade head on. They find 3 aspects to the topic that impact discourse: 1) …

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I Killed A Squirrel
July 5, 2022

I Killed A Squirrel

Anna starts us off with a horrifying story about a squirrel. To lighten the mood, Anna then provides some great gift ideas for a 50th anniversary. She is secretly hoping Alexandra gets her a snow globe for surpassing 50 podca...

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I’m Breaking Up with Bumble
June 28, 2022

I’m Breaking Up with Bumble

This week Alexandra and Anna chat about continued home projects, decompressing this summer and pool time. Alexandra discusses her attempt to try online dating and her woes in weeding through men’s profiles. Anna chats about h...

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We Do Woo with Allison Cullen
June 21, 2022

We Do Woo with 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 descript...

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Cheese and Floss
June 13, 2022

Cheese and Floss

Today Alexandra and Anna give some life updates now that the summer has started. Anna shares about her housesitting fun, jumping between 2 homes with animals. She provides an update on Bentley and his last vet visit. They tal...

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School’s Out for Summer
June 8, 2022

School’s Out for Summer

This week Anna and Alexandra are welcoming summer break with Alexandra’s never ending backyard updates. Anna got a burst of energy from a couple sips of black tea and is on her way to decluttering her house. They chat about …

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We Caught The Vid
June 1, 2022

We Caught The Vid

This week Anna and Alexandra share their experience with COVID. Anna had a scare that brought her to the ER where she found that a compassionate bedside manner can go a long way. They also have an update on Psychic …

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Fluid Oysters, Cat Urine and Tiger Tongues
May 23, 2022

Fluid Oysters, Cat Urine and Tiger Tongues

This week, Alexandra shares some life-changing, yet exciting news. Both ladies discuss how they are still (it seems like it is taking forever!) trying to make it to the end of the school year. Alexandra shares about her Natio...

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Can I Get A Manpanion?
May 16, 2022

Can I Get A Manpanion?

This week, Anna chats about signing up for a 10K, work updates, and helping her inter with interview prep. They can't get to the end of the year without a shout out to Gerry Brooks. They also discuss the relevance …

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Big Long Shmear
May 9, 2022

Big Long Shmear

Today Alexandra and Anna decide it's time for levity. They talk about the resurrected cat, clothing trends that really should not make a comeback and Anna’s nostalgia about her tank top bodysuit. Alexandra pleads with parents...

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