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Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and Lorilee

Andrea & Lorilee

Having spent several years in their 20s getting the same degree and taking the same classes at the University of Manitoba, Andrea and Lorilee never got to know each other. Meeting again almost 25 years later, they soon realized they have a lot in common and became fast friends! Listen in as Andrea and Lorilee discuss their lives in midlife - from parenting to pop culture, work lives to social lives - and everything in between!

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00:35:12

Ep116: Podcast Hiatus, Spiders vs. Moths & New...

Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and... ·

2025/09/09

WE'RE BACK! For now.... listen in as Andrea & Lorilee catch up after a summer hiatus, discuss fears and disappointments and question what is actually in a Pumpkin Spice Latte.We'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com _______________________________________________________________________

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00:52:20

Ep115: Being Early (yuck), the Nuance of Names &...

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2025/06/24

Andrea and Lorilee both hate being early and Andrea shares some times on not being too early or too late (results vary). They chat about their names, and the names of their children and also discuss the benefits of not staying with family while visiting them.Relevant Show Links:Can you guess the most popular names from when you were born?⁠a professional baby name consultant is begging parents to stop using these names⁠How not to be lateHow not to be early - just kidding there is no advice on

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00:43:57

Ep114: Downfalls of AI, Prairie Dog Zits & Budgeting...

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2025/06/10

This episode tackles the possibility that AI might be making us dumber (or just worse at trivia), the gamble of trusting health advice from someone who also conveniently has a supplement to sell you, and the sacred role of audiobook narrators. Plus, Andrea’s Mystery Man Update—is he real, or just an elaborate AI-generated boyfriend?Relevant Show Links:Calgary climate perennialsCritical Thinking in the Age of AIAll Dick Wolf’s TV showsWhat we are reading:Emergency Contact by Lauren LayneThe Tattooist

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00:47:26

Ep113: Work Frustrations, Talking Politics (or not)...

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2025/05/27

Andrea and Lorilee discuss how their jobs may or may not have been made easier by technology, talking or not talking politics with friends and spouse, and share their latest media consumption.Relevant Show Links:Lorilee’s Instagram follow @aysat_officielHybrid/ Remote working after CovidHow to Dress for your Body TypeWhat we are watching:Four SeasonsWear Whatever the F You WantWhat we are reading:The Woods by Harlan CobenThe Briar Club by Kate QuinnWe'd love to hear from you!Instagram:

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00:47:56

Ep112: Ice Cream, Outdoor Furniture and Wardrobe...

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2025/05/13

With warmer weather come cooler treats and so Andrea and Lorilee talk about ice cream, of course! They discuss outdoor furniture and online shopping, and Lorilee confesses her most recent wardrobe malfunction. And a new segment is introduced - Beef of the Week.Relevant Show Links:Lorilee’s Dishes setAndrea’s Wish List ChairsLorilee’s Belt for your wardrobe malfunction needsWhat we are listening to:House of MaherWe'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail:

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00:46:02

Ep111: Fruit Nappies, ARFID and Separate Bedding

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2025/04/29

Lorilee contemplates new plates for her house, Andrea makes jokes about donating blood, and they discuss air-frying Easter candy (spoiler: not a fan).Relevant Show Links:Lorilee’s IKEA platesA Closer Look at Fruit NappiesSeparate Bedding Leads to Better SleepARFID - Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake DisorderWhat we are watching:Firefly LaneLove On the SpectrumBack In ActionWhat were reading:Still Foolin Them by Billy CrystalWe'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail:

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00:51:55

Ep110: Good Coffee, Family Birthday Parties & Roll...

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2025/04/15

Andrea & Lorilee bemoan the disappointment of their morning coffee today, both for different reasons. Andrea goes on a bit of a rant about food and expectations of deliciousness, and Lorilee talks about sibling sabotage.Relevant Show Links:Recipe for Roll Kuchen - Mennonite Girls Can Cook30 Simple Recipes for Delicious FoodMake Good Coffee at HomeWhat we are reading:Unromance by Erin ConnerThe Paradise Problem by Christina LaurenThe Caves of Perigord by Martin WalkerWhat we are listening

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00:50:34

Ep109: Footwear Redo, A Self-Care Tip & The Price of...

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2025/04/01

This episode is heavy on the movie, podcast and book content! Andrea and Lorilee also chat about being too busy, and things they had to cut out of their lives.Relevant Show Links:Audio headbandColor Quest Coloring Book (actually not “extreme”)What we are reading:The Plan by Kendra AdachiSweet Magnolias Home in Carolina by Sherryl WoodsWhat we are listening to:The PopcastThe Bible RecapSmall Town DicksWhat we are watching:The Unbreakable Boy19-2Zero DayWe'd love to hear from you!Instagram:

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00:41:15

Ep108: Spring Jacket Fashion, Homemade Pizza and...

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2025/03/18

Lorilee chats about her new purchases and making homemade pizza after a supper fail, Andrea tries a new food, and together they discuss buying Canadian products.Relevant Show Links:11 Trench Coat TrendsHow to Try (and like) New FoodsFrom made in Canada to product of Canada: How to make sense of Canadian labelsWhat we are watching:Grey AnatomyParadiseHe’s All ThatWhat we are reading:Assistant to Villian by Hannah Nicole MaehrerWe'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail:

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00:39:15

Ep107: Playdoh Revival, the Amish and When to Keep a...

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2025/03/04

Lorilee’s tween son brings out his Playdoh sets again, Andrea ponders the pros and cons of an Amish lifestyle, and the girls discuss when to keep a secret and the Canadian flag.Relevant Show LInks:PlayDoh SetsMAF Mission Aviation FellowshipNational Flag Day of CanadaWhat we are watching:Sweet MagnoliasXO KittyWhat we are reading:Reconnected by Carlos WhittakerWe'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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00:34:17

Ep106: Liquidation Shopping, Admitting Embarrassing...

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2025/02/18

Andrea & Lorilee ponder how to survive an economic downturn, Lorilee shares an embarrassing game she refuses to play and her thoughts on being called “Grandma Penner”.Related Show Links: Leland Klassen Date Night Comedy ShowWhat We are Watching: The Recruit Veronica MarsWhat we are reading: His Majesty’s Hope by Susan Alia Macneil The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley (audiobook) The God of the Woods by Liz MooreWe'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail:

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00:32:12

Ep105: Being Sick & Dosing and Diagnosing as a Mom

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2025/02/04

A regular catch up between friends! Andrea talks about being sick and making do with whatever is in the house and Lorilee identifies her son’s illness, as well as sharing TV and book recommendations.Related Show Links: Fifth Disease Is it ok to take expired medicine? (Spoiler: no) What We are Watching: Beast Games Superstore What we are reading: The Coworker by Frieda McFadden The Inmate by Frieda McFadden Is She Really Going Out with Him by Sophie Cousens Get BWF merch

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00:32:27

Ep104: Itchy Feet, How AI is Bad & Looking Ahead to 2025

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2025/01/21

After a holiday break, Andrea and Lorilee catch up with weird things their kids believe, their hopes for 2025 and try to understand how AI actually works.Related Show Links:How AI is draining our water resourcesWhy are my feet itchyThat Julie Girl on InstagramCommon mistakes in shampooing hairGet BWF merch hereWe'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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00:34:31

Ep103: BWF REWIND!

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2025/01/07

Andrea and Lorilee are taking an extended break for the holidays, and are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes of 2024!Please enjoy Episode 87: Pocket Privilege, Wardrobe Levels and Instagram Algorithms: Do you know what to wear for a dinner at a family restaurant on a Wednesday evening? Andrea proposes a grading system for wardrobe decisions, the girls discuss pockets vs. purses and the Instagram accounts they enjoy and the ones they unfollow. Related Show Links: The History of Purses

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00:23:37

Ep102: Unexpected Christmas Gifting & Cute Christmas...

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2024/12/24

This mini-episode features tips to minimize unexpected gift-giving, hacking your morning coffee and buying the perfect Ugly Christmas Sweater (or is it??). Related Show Links: The History of the Ugly Christmas Sweater Keurig Coffee and Latte Maker What we are watching: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Jingle Bells Rock - Energetic Positive Upbeat Happy Christmas Party by SoundGalleryByDmitryTaras Do you have a topic you’d like to hear us discuss? We'd love to hear from

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00:38:31

Ep101: Pantless BBQ, Living Funerals and Dog Booties

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2024/12/10

This episode includes stories of unexpected behaviour by the person cooking you dinner, discussing winter walking and a gift-wrapping supplies hack which Andrea tries to over-complicate. Lorilee misses out getting rich on another invention.Related Show Links: Dog Booties with Straps 11 Dating Rules You Should Probably Follow Living Funerals What we are watching: Wicked Hot Frosty What we are reading: The Celebrants by Steven Rowley The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama

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00:36:56

Ep100: Remembering Birthdays, Gift Giving &...

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2024/11/26

IT’S OUR 100TH EPISODE!! Thank you for following along with our little experiment 🙂Andrea and Lorilee chat about different ways to remember and celebrate birthdays, ways to give a gift and share wish lists, and when the Christmas decorations go up at our respective houses. Related Show Links:GoWish app Birthday Wall CalendarWhat we are watching:Outer BanksBad MonkeyDisclaimerWhat we are reading:Field Notes for the Wilderness by Sarah BesseyConspiracy 365 by Gabrielle LordNever Lie by

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00:37:01

Ep99: The Sparks of Dating, Awkward MIL Moments &...

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2024/11/12

Andrea’s brief re-entry into the realm of dating takes a turn, Lorilee experiences some awkward moments with her Mother-In-Law, and they discuss when advent calendars became their own market share.Related Show links:Best Advent Calendars of 2024 (Canada)23 Breakup TextsChristmastime is Here by Vince Guaraldi TrioWhat we are watching:The Lincoln LawyerNobody Wants ThisWhat we are reading/ listening to:The Selection Series by Kiera CassMy Story by Elizabeth SmartYours Truly by Abby JimenezThe

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00:27:06

Ep98: Halloweening, Weighted Vests and Not Causing...

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2024/10/29

Lorilee justifies her latest influenced-purchase, Andrea remembers Halloween costumes from her childhood, and both discuss what to do with all those fabric masks.Related Show links: Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes Benefits of a Weighted Vest Books we are listening to: Pretty Girls by Karen Slaughter The Guest List by Lucy Folley The Locked Door by Freida McFadden Podcasts we are listening to: Call it What It is Armchair Anonymous Do you have a topic you’d like to hear

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00:43:17

Ep97: New Baby Advice for Aimee, Work/Life Rebalance...

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2024/10/15

This episode Andrea and Lorilee reminisce about when they were new moms to help out loyal listener Aimee as she anticipates her first child!! They also talk about finding balance with changing schedules and discuss both new and old TV shows to watch this fall.Related Show Links:Parenting today vs. in the PastHow to find a good work/life balanceWhat we are watching:MatlockIlona Maher on Dancing with the StarsDo you have a topic you’d like to hear us discuss? We'd love to hear from you!Email:

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