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The Russian Sisters

The Russian Sisters

Anna and Alexandra, armed with their witty, fun banter, are here to chat about anything and everything with refreshing realness. Though they have been mistaken as a couple before, they really are sisters (from the same parents) and truly are Russian (no, they are not Communists). Anna, a school counsellor and mom of 2 fur babies, and Alexandra, a widowed mom to a toddler, bring some laughter to life"s ups and downs while giving the listener a welcomed break from the mundane chats and daily to-do

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59:28

Why I Can’t Be A Billionaire

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/11/22

Happy US Thanksgiving! Alexandra and Anna started off this week talking about podcast merch and Anna’s spontaneous spending. They come up with some merch ideas- You are not alone! This leads into a discussion about manifesting your dream life, Mel Robbins, vision boards and how to create the things you want in life so they actually come to fruition. It’s more about how you feel about your life versus keeping up with your neighbors and ego. The Russian Sisters chat about financial perspectives and

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53:21

Nonsensical November

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/11/15

This week Anna and Alexandra share a hodge-podge of randomness going on. Can’t forget the important dates in November like Men Make Dinner Night and National Pomegranate Month. Don’t miss out on the Beaver Moon, Harry Potter and fall decorations. They recognize Veteran’s Day in the US as Alexandra shares why she and Buddy are ineligible for any support from the VA. Anna and Alexandra catch up on work and the crazy kids while Alexandra shares how her client had a massive tree crash into their house

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58:17

Sweet Dreams

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/11/08

This episode focuses heavily on Anna and Alexandra’s dreams, mostly Alexandra’s. She has been struggling with very intense stress dreams and Anna takes this opportunity take a deep dive into these dreams. Dreams can often indicate ways that the unconscious is trying to work through daily life. This is definitely given all that Alexandra is working toward. Remember you are not alone and enjoy the STW joke of the day! Check out Forwardtojoy.com for more information on Alexandra’s book- The Suicide

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53:27

The House Is Clear

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/11/01

Alexandra and Anna recall their Halloween experiences: costumes, cucumbers and chuckles. Anna shares how she is bringing back the neon colored scrunchies and both ladies discuss that sometimes we all just need a time out to recharge. They are doing family photos together for the first time and of course have to color coordinate. And it is that time of year to share some ghost stories. They briefly chat about daylight savings and how they are both hoping this will be the last time they have to change

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50:26

T is for Texas

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/10/25

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. It is about her healing process after Shawn’s death. She also recounts the trip she and Buddy took to Texas to see Buddy’s older brother. While they had a great time at the beach, they had their fair share of hilarious mishaps. If you’re wondering the significance of a rat, Anna

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49:17

Weddings, Dates and Vodka, Oh My!

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/10/18

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 don’t fret, any other Russian vodka is available because people don’t know the difference. Anna says goodbye to her Ukrainian student who finally gets to go home. Alexandra shares about her experience helping an event planner set up a wedding and the big news: Alexandra goes on

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51:12

Hoof Hunters

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/10/11

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 or ok? Anna shares about her chronic illness and how she is hoping this final round of meds will help. She talked a bit about her rest time which included watching Survivor - the show that does not remind her of the goodness of humanity. Alexandra and Anna discuss how much

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53:15

Notions of the Ocean in Motion

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/10/04

*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 would pack a bag and make a plan to run away. These days, kids tend to go straight to expressing they don't want to live anymore. Alexandra put out her first Instagram reel sharing that prevention really needs to start earlier and with teaching kids and adults that emoting is

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42:39

TRS with Past Life Regressionist Alena Gourley

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/09/27

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 Alena and after growing up with a similar idea that there are no past lives or future lives, Alexandra was blown away by the lessons and the experience. Alena dives into what she does, how she got into it and her desire to help people wherever they are live their life to the

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51:50

Oh Heel No

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/09/20

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 embarrassing situations arise, including getting stuck while trying to scoot past someone. Anna and Alexandra recall their experience seeing Macklemore and Imagine Dragons live. Everyone at the show was all about unity and kindness until it was midnight and they had to go find their cars

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38:36

Why Can't We Be Friends

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/09/13

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 discuss people wanting to connect with each other and the transition as kids go from wanting to be social to being antisocial. Is it something we, as adults, put on the kids or is it something that happens developmentally? Anna and Alexandra also get into the idea of perceptions being

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47:22

A Week Full of Woes and Wack

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/09/06

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 public and working through someone reaching out who knew Shawn. Alexandra also chats about her job situation which leads into a good discussion about Quiet Quitting. Stay in your worth and enjoy the STW joke of the day! Reach out to Anna and Alexandra at

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43:41

Anna Has A Dead Arm

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/08/27

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 of it getting darker. They dive into Back to School, working longer hours and the unfortunate situation Alexandra may be facing with PK and Kindergarten as Buddy is getting to an age where he can start school. Anna shares how her fatigue has led her to watch Glow Up and

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48:12

I Brought My Tums

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/08/16

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 and the importance of having a miniature pharmacy packed for any trip. Get your groan on with the STW joke of the day. Don't forget to check out their website now that it is officially up- Therussiansisters.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:45

Just Another Manic Mom Day

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/08/09

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 dive into sharing about their trip to San Diego including Buddy swatting Alexandra’s phone into the Pacific Ocean, a first time park experience for Buddy and spending time with family. Have you had a water bed before? Tune in for the STW joke and see if you can guess the

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50:05

Death to the Cosmo Quiz

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/08/03

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 out the newest People magazines. Anna thought a Cosmo quiz would be fun until she actually looked at them and both ladies decided they could not support Cosmo anymore. They get into a discussion about the Victoria Secret documentary on Hulu and how it is time for old, white men

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45:31

Being Bamboozled

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/07/26

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? Anna also gives tips on how to handle meeting a bear. Alexandra chats about the fauna and National Geographic moments in her backyard. Other updates include Alexandra being bamboozled and mansplained to after she called out a company for their unethical practices. And still on the

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48:19

Sister Date

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/07/19

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 summertime and vacation season, they dive into tips and trips for traveling alone with a child. Alexandra had her first chance to do this recently, which had an interesting ending to the trip. Stay tuned for more summer

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37:03

TRS Tackles Roe v Wade

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/07/12

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) for abortion versus against abortion, 2) having choice, 3) others’ legislating those choices. They are not interested in debating whether or not they agree with abortion, however, they want their listeners to know you are not alone and no one should be able to legislate what to do with your

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46:46

I Killed A Squirrel

The Russian Sisters ·

2022/07/05

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 podcast episodes! Alexandra provides a dating update which includes the finality of her break up with Bumble. Since she has given up swiping, she chats about her go to shows, Sudoku and how best to manage electronics in her room. Newer research suggests not having electronics in the

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