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Sisters Social Call

Stacey and Krista Ursulescu

Stacey and Krista are two average Canadian sisters in their 40s with pretty average lives but with plenty to say! Join us as we dive into all the twists and turns life throws our way with the humor and grace only sisters can bring. We keep it real but lighthearted, sharing everything from our health journeys, fitness, travel, money, and childhood memories. We will end our podcast each week with our wellness check-in with our regular segment Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Expect lots of laughs and

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35:40

Episode 24: Summer Meals Made Easy: Tips for Summer...

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2025/06/23

Episode Summary In this episode, Krista and Stacey disccuss the joys of summer, focusing on beach and farm-to-field meals, and quick cooking tips. They share their experiences with meal prep, easy summer salads, and the challenges of cooking for busy lives, especially at the farm. The conversation also touches on desserts, refreshing summer beverages, and personal anecdotes about their week, by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords Summer solstice, beach meals,

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32:31

Episode 23: Gardening Update, Tips, and Tricks for...

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2025/06/16

Episode Summary In this episode, Stacey and Krista dive into gardening topics, sharing updates on their own gardens, tips for planting in zone three, and the significance of soil health. Krista emphasizes that it is still not too late to get into the garden. The conversation also covers garlic growing, perennial gardening, and Krista shares her excitement of planting fruit trees in honour of their Great Auntie Gene and Unclue Bob. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of perseverance

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42:48

Episode 22: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and...

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2025/06/09

Episode Summary In this heartfelt conversation, Stacey and Krista navigate the complexities of grief and loss following the passing of their beloved Great Auntie Gene. They discuss the concept of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and its implications, share cherished memories, and reflect on the unconditional love they received from their Great Aunt. The sisters explore the emotional journey of knowing a loved one's death date and time, the importance of quality time with family, and the lessons

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29:56

Episode 21: Understanding sibling birth order and how...

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2025/06/02

Episode Summary In this episode, Krista and Stacey explore the intriguing topic of birth order and its potential impact on personality, relationships, and career paths. They discuss historical theories, personal reflections, and modern research findings, ultimately concluding that while birth order may influence family dynamics, it does not dictate one's destiny. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes and sibling roles, providing a relatable and engaging exploration of the subject. As

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36:59

Episode 20: Music: the soundtrack of our lives

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2025/05/26

Episode Summary In this episode, Krista and Stacey engage in a lively discussion about their love for music, exploring their personal tastes, memorable concerts, and the evolution of their music preferences. They debate the merits of 90s hip hop versus country music, sharing heartfelt stories and laughter along the way. The episode concludes with reflections on their week, highlighting the importance of music in their lives and the joy it brings them. As always, they end their episode by checking in

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32:56

Episode 19: I am Her Tribe & The Serviceberry Book...

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2025/05/19

Episode Summary In this episode, Stacey and Krista discuss their Slow Readers Book Club selections, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer and I Am Her Tribe by Danielle Doby. They explore themes of gratitude, reciprocity, and the gift economy, as well as personal reflections on poetry, loneliness, and mental health. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community and meaningful connections in today's world. As always, they end their episode

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52:36

Episode 18: Financial Planning in Your 40s and Beyond

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2025/05/12

Episode Summary In this episode, Stacey and Krista sit down for a heartfelt conversation with Zena Amundsen, Certified Financial Planner and owner of Astra Financial in Regina, Saskatchewan. Together, they explore the vital role financial planning plays in your 40s, highlighting the importance of financial self-care and empowerment—especially for women. Zena offers thoughtful advice on fostering financial independence and gaining exposure to key financial decisions. She also dives into the emotional

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34:38

Episode 17: Calving Season at the Ranch

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2025/05/05

Episode Summary In this episode, Stacey and Krista dive into the intricacies of calving season at the ranch, discussing everything from the differences between heifers and cows to the challenges of managing newborn calves. Krista shares her personal experiences and lessons learned while navigating ranch life, including the emotional aspects of caring for animals and the importance of relationships in the ranching community. The conversation also touches on the role of auctions in cattle ranching

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29:42

Episode 16: Spring Cleaning, Organizing, and Yard...

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2025/04/28

Episode Summary In this episode, Stacey and Krista dive into the theme of spring cleaning, discussing its various benefits, including physical health, mental well-being, and productivity. They share personal experiences and techniques for effective cleaning, both indoors and outdoors. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining a clean and organized space for overall wellness and enjoyment of life. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks,

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29:23

Episode 15: Reality TV, Celeb Gossip, and our Guilty...

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2025/04/21

Episode Summary The shows and celeb gossip we get into when we’re needing a mindless escape! In this episode, Stacey and Krista dive into their guilty pleasures, focusing on reality TV and celebrity gossip. They discuss the reasons behind the popularity of reality shows, share their current favorites, explore celebrity news on their lives, and touches on the joy of stand-up comedy. The episode concludes with their weekly Peaks, Pits and Plans for the week ahead. Keywords reality TV, celebrity

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32:55

Episode 14: Living in Abundance with a Scarcity Mindset

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2025/04/14

Episode Summary In this conversation, Stacey and Krista explore the concept of the scarcity mindset, sharing their personal experiences and challenges related to feelings of lack in various aspects of life, including time and money. They discuss the importance of shifting towards an abundance mindset through gratitude practices and mindfulness, and reflect on childhood memories that shaped their views on money. Keywords scarcity mindset, abundance, gratitude, personal experiences, mindfulness,

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38:29

Episode 13: Celebrating Stacey's 44th Birthday!

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2025/04/07

Episode Summary In this episode, Stacey and Krista share their experience of trying to do an in-person podcast. It was a total "flunder" but they got down to business and celebrate Stacey's upcoming birthday, and engage in a fun gift exchange. Krista asked Stacey a series of 44 questions that reveal personal insights and reflections. The conversation shifts to a discussion about the book 'The New Menopause' by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, exploring its themes and insights on women's health. They

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42:04

Episode 12: Welcome Our Brother Jay as our 1st...

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2025/03/31

Episode Summary In this episode, the hosts Krista and Stacey welcome their brother Jay as their first guest. They explore childhood memories, family dynamics, and the transition into retirement. Jay shares insights about his new passion for barbecuing and the creative process behind his Instagram account,@u_town_bbq. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords family, podcast, childhood memories, sibling relationships, personal

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33:50

Episode 11: F$*&ing Food Prices

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2025/03/24

Episode Summary WOW! Are we ever feeling the pinch at the grocery store these days! In this episode, Krista and Stacey dive into the rising cost of food and share their practical, money-saving tips that they are using to save money and lower their grocery bills. Learn what Krista is planting this year with preserving food and saving money on her mind. We also talk about planning meals while we are at the grocery store based on what's on sale and we also talk about our newest money saving tip -

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38:46

Episode 10: All things hair

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2025/03/17

Episode Summary In this episode, the ladies start their episode shouting out all their leading ladies in their lives to celebrate International Women's Day. Krista then shares her hair knowledge on a variety tops that she has gained over 15 years of hairstyling. Krista discusses how often to wash your hair, dry shampoo, hair oils, and dry and damaged hair. The conversation also touches on hair loss, the connection between health and hair, and Stacey's scalp psoriasis. Stacey always has lots of

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Episode 9: Slow Readers Book Club

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2025/03/10

Episode Summary On this week's episode of Sisters Social Call, Krista and Stacey share their thoughts on Miranda July's book All Fours as part of their Slow Readers Book Club. They reflect on the themes of isolation and connection with the book. Krista gave it a 7/10 and Stacey found it pretty cringey. After their discussion they announced their next book for the Slow Readers Book Club, The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and the Facts. Stacey

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36:06

Episode 8: 2025 Travel plans, tips, and tricks

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2025/03/03

Episode Summary In this episode, Krista confesses her use of the word "like" and how ridiculous she feels saying it. They discuss their travel plans for 2025, and delve into the challenges of budgeting for travel as entrepreneurs. They also exchange some of their favourite travel tips and tricks. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords Travel, travel planning, travel tips, travel tricks, travel hacks, adventures Chapters

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32:04

Episode 7: Fitness journeys and fitness follies

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2025/02/24

Episode Summary In this conversation, Krista and Stacey explore their personal fitness journeys. Stacey is focusing on what she needs as a post-menopausal woman while Krissy emphasizes the mental health benefits of exercise and the significance of movement in her daily life. Stacey shares her thoughts about not feeling like she belongs in the gym and her humorous and relatable experience of falling. Krissy one ups her in the gym embarassment by sharing her story about farting at the gym. As

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37:28

Episode 6: Valentine's and Will You Be Mines

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2025/02/17

Episode Summary In this episode, Krista and Stacey share how they met their partners and Krissy shares some of her more "interesting' dates she had from her single lady, online dating days. No big plans for these ladies on V-day this year but Stacey shares her favourite memory of this Hallmark holiday. As always, Krista and Stacey are busy and share their peaks, pits and plans for the week. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans

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44:06

Episode 5: Mountains and menopause: The story of...

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2025/02/10

Episode Summary In Episode 5, Krissy takes a backseat while Stacey shares her and Shawn's move to the mountains 3.5 years ago. Since they are getting older and are childfree, they wanted to make sure that they surrounded themselves with people they love, doing things that they love to do. Stacey is enyoying all the access to recreational activities at her fingertips and exploring new activities like hot springing and skiing. The conversation takes a turn as Stacey opens up about another important

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