Episode 37 - Healthy Changes with Guest Eric Fowke, Natural Food Exchange
Noelle and Diana talk about some dietary changes they are making to reduce inflammation and help with their overall health, the Blue Zones and growing their own food. They're joined by a special guest, Eric Folke, owner of Natural Food Exchange in Stoneham, MA. Eric is a friend from our college days and shares a lot of great information on natural remedies to alleviate allergy symptoms (it's finally Spring!) as well as other recommendations. The girls try kombucha and natural sodas for the first time! In their Tidbit they reminisce about jelly shoes - they're baaack.
Episode 36 - Everybody’s Working For the 3-Day Weekend
Christine joins Diana and Julie (Noelle is still sick)! Chrisy & Diana share how they are doing with the yoga class, they discuss the proposed 32 hour work week, and a quick update on the Kate Middleton story.
Episode 35 - “Who Knows Me Better?” and a special co-host
Noelle is out sick so Julie steps in to co-host with Diana. Not to worry though, Noelle appears in the "Who Knows Me Better?" battle between the BFFs and the husbands. Jim and Dave join Noelle and Diana. Who will win?? Julie and Diana talk about the Oprah health special, the update on Princess Kate, and our own Boston mystery - why were hundreds of cyclists on the expressway this weekend?
Episode 34 - Do you feel lucky, Punk?
Noelle gets her hearing aids (Dave is thrilled), Diana tries her first yoga class and they celebrate the benefits of napping. The girls discuss the mystery of Where is Princess Kate? Tidbit! Noelle, Diana and Chrisy go to a gun safety and defense class and visit the gun range. Yikes! All this and more on this week's episode!
Episode 33 - Face Yoga, Body Parts and Mean Girls
Diana and Noelle give their opinion on trying "face yoga" and can't keep a straight face. An update on the body parts surfacing around the country (weird). They both share a "Tidbit" about how Julie was the mean girl in school.
Episode 32 - Gen Z Slang Challenge
Noelle and Diana are joined by Noelle's kids, Emily & Chris for a Gen Z Slang Challenge. How did they do? Do they have Rizz? No cap. The girls bring up the ReesaTeesa "Who TF Did I Marry?" story that is beyond viral (goes hard?)
Episode 31 - Planes, Trains and Crazy Stories
Diana and Noelle talk about the concept of Exercise Snacking - short bursts of movement throughout the day, and other ways to stay motivated. They get into some crazy stories involving airplane malfunctions. aliens and body parts found in random places!
Episode 30 - LIVE Galentine’s Day
It's our 30th episode and February 14th, so Diana and Noelle hosted a LIVE Galentine's Day episode (ok, Leslie Knope celebrated it on the 13th)! We were joined by Julie & Chrisy in our brand new studio and a great audience via Facebook LIVE. Listen to the complete unedited podcast! We had a BLAST!
Episode 29 - What the heck is happening in New Hampshire?
Noelle and Diana catch up on the lates with the Kansas City Chiefs fans story and discuss some crazy happenings in New Hampshire (a Diaper Spa?? People getting trapped in trash trucks??) And a flurry of Tidbits this week. Check out the video on our Facebook page - and plan to join us on Feb 14 @ 7pm EST for a Facebook LIVE event!!
Episode 28 - Talking Sh*t with Diana and Noelle
With an upcoming colonoscopy for Diana, the girls talk about the latest changes in insurance coverage for sedation. The fixation this week is the story of the Kansas City Chiefs fans that died in their friend's backyard. And finally, its back to their favorite topic when Noelle shares the story of the man suing Dunkin Donuts for an exploding toilet.
Episode 27 - Weight loss, insurance and Gypsy Rose
Noelle provides an update on her weight loss journey and joining Diana on Ozempic. Why is everyone so obsessed with Gypsy Rose Blanchard? The girls share a Tidbit - driving Diana's parents' snazzy sports car - and covering up an accident.
Episode 26 - Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024!
Join Diana and Noelle as they close out the holiday season and 2023 and share their goals for 2024. Noelle has a solo Tidbit of unrequired love at the CYO dance. We had some technical difficulties during the making and lost some video at the end but check our Facebook page for a special outtake clip!!
The full video episode is available here: https://clipchamp.com/watch/jHK2vHwLGmv
Episode 25 - Christmas Countdown
Noelle and Diana share their favorite, and least favorite, Christmas Songs. They realize that they have accidentally (sure) been reading Christmas Erotica. Noelle provides her personal Tidbit story of being on the “naughty” list. Don’t miss outtakes of Diana’s constant interruptions - “Loki!”
Episode 24 - Christmas Movie Bingo!
Noelle gives a weight loss journey update (congrats!) The girls share their Top 5 favorite holiday movies and compare with the internet’s ratings. Christmas Movie Bingo is on - December 1-23. Get your bingo cards at lifesjourneybff@gmail.com
Episode 22 - It’s the Holiday Season!
It’s another video edition of Life’s Journey with Best Friends!
Noelle and Diana cover a lot of topics in this episode! A few corrections and omissions followed by their latest fixation - crazy drivers and why can’t they get Diana’s coffee right?!! Results from our poll on when you decorate, how to handle gifts for adult children (will Noelle ruin Christmas?) and this week’s Tidbit!
Episode 21 - Serenity & Mimosas
Julie joins Noelle and Diana for the first full length video version of the podcast! Noelle and Julie share their Yoga retreat and compare with Diana's bachelorette trip. The girls discuss bikini wax mishaps and Helen Keller conspiracies. This week's Tidbit is about the wrong way to dim the lights.
Episode 20 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month Special Episode
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we have a very special episode. Diana and Noelle interview two good friends who share their personal stories of battling and surviving breast cancer. Carolyn and Heather share their individual journeys and how they have managed the physical and emotional toll. The girls also discuss prevention - annual mammograms, self-checks and healthy habits. And of course, staying positive - laughter is the best medicine!
Episode 19 - The Wedding
Diana and Noelle are joined by Christine and Julie to talk about The Wedding - Diana's son Billy and his bride Meghan said their "I do's". The girls share highlights, some minor snafus and what it made it such a great night. They also share some thoughts on Aging Ungracefully and Christine shares a more recent "Tidbit". Check out our Facebook page for pictures from the wedding, including a "reenactment" shot 37 years in the making.
Episode 18 - It’s a Pumpkin Spice Flavored Podcast
Noelle and Diana update their weightloss journey, discuss cell phone etiquette and more wonderful effects of aging (un)gracefully. Share your opinion on the important topic of the week - Pumpkin Spice - yay or nay?! And finally, the Tidbit story that guys won't want to listen to...but should... when Aunt Flow came to visit.