Hot, Hot, Hot! It's that time of year when we are thankful for watermelon and air-conditioning! We share our summer of vacations, hosting travelers, and attending celebrations - and even some fireworks. Join us with your Trailmix which makes the summer even better!

Hot, Hot, Hot! It's that time of year when we are thankful for watermelon and air-conditioning! We share our summer of vacations, hosting travelers, and attending celebrations - and even some fireworks. Join us with your Trailmix which makes the summer even better!

Summer Fun!

Today we’re talking about what we are excited about AND what we are learning these days. Perhaps our thoughts will help you reflect on what's up in your life and how we can all celebrate the everyday – because life is both the exciting and routine and every minute counts. 

Today we’re talking about what we are excited about AND what we are learning these days. Perhaps our thoughts will help you reflect on what's up in your life and how we can all celebrate the everyday – because life is both the exciting and routine and every minute counts.

Exciting Times and New Thoughts

We missed you and are ready to chat again! We'll talk about our words for this year, a thoughtful (and hilarious) book review, and a recent Disney trip with a five year old! Join us as we reconnect, re-mix and serve up some Trailmix. And, as usual, don't forget the chocolate --- and popcorn!

We missed you and are ready to chat again! We'll talk about our words for this year, a thoughtful (and hilarious) book review, and a recent Disney trip with a five year old! Join us as we reconnect, re-mix and serve up some Trailmix. And, as usual, don't forget the chocolate --- and popcorn!

Trailmix, Remix

With Thanksgiving, we thought about being thankful, but you might be surprised what ended up on our lists. Today we are going to discuss a few things that we didn't even realize we were thankful for until we started chatting. Happy Thanksgiving, dear Podcast Friends.

With Thanksgiving, we thought about being thankful, but you might be surprised what ended up on our lists. Today we are going to discuss a few things that we didn't even realize we were thankful for until we started chatting. Happy Thanksgiving, dear Podcast Friends.

Surprising Things I'm Thankful For

We out on ourselves about the day-to-day things that make us cranky… and share some tips on what we can do to stop the crankiness. From the little annoyances to some bigger triggers, we will dive right in - because after all, "cranky needs company"!

We out on ourselves about the day-to-day things that make us cranky… and share some tips on what we can do to stop the crankiness. From the little annoyances to some bigger triggers, we will dive right in - because after all, "cranky needs company"!

Things That Make Me Cranky

Sure, there are some famous overcomers who inspire us, but we all have a story of being an overcomer – prevailing in spite of difficulties or opposition. An African Proverb says, “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors” Join us as we discuss a life of putting one foot in front of the next and living a life of resilience.

Sure, there are some famous overcomers who inspire us, but we all have a story of being an overcomer – prevailing in spite of difficulties or opposition. An African Proverb says, “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors” Join us as we discuss a life of putting one foot in front of the next and living a life of resilience.

Overcomers

Some words have a good AND a bad connotation - depending on how we define and use them. They can be misused and even mistrusted at times, and you might be surprised what words make the list. You might even add some of your own tricky words to handle with care!

Some words have a good AND a bad connotation - depending on how we define and use them. They can be misused and even mistrusted at times, and you might be surprised what words make the list. You might even add some of your own tricky words to handle with care!

Good / Bad Words

Are expectations helpful? Should we lower our expectations? There are expectations for people, circumstances and each and every day. As people of high expectations, they can either lead us down a helpful path or derail us all together.

Are expectations helpful? Should we lower our expectations? There are expectations for people, circumstances and each and every day. As people of high expectations, they can either lead us down a helpful path or derail us all together.

Expectations

"I knew when I met you, an adventure was going to happen",  Winnie the Pooh.  Friendship is a fabulous thing, not to mention it is good for you. Join us as we chat about the benefits and our personal Buddies!

"I knew when I met you, an adventure was going to happen",  Winnie the Pooh.  Friendship is a fabulous thing, not to mention it is good for you. Join us as we chat about the benefits and our personal Buddies!

Buddies

Young Life is a fabulous organization that has been a part of Jody's life for almost 50 years. Mary wants to find out more about her involvement and the reason behind her passion. We hope that you will join us for some Young Life scoop!

Young Life is a fabulous organization that has been a part of Jody's life for almost 50 years. Mary wants to find out more about her involvement and the reason behind her passion. We hope that you will join us for some Young Life scoop!

Young Life

Sorting through life’s sweets and nuts!

"It's greater, later". Today we take on that often-maligned idea of "waiting". Why is it so hard to wait? Can waiting actually be time well spent? You might be surprised at all the ideas that could actually make you not, "wish away the wait"!

"It's greater, later". Today we take on that often-maligned idea of "waiting". Why is it so hard to wait? Can waiting actually be time well spent? You might be surprised at all the ideas that could actually make you not, "wish away the wait"!

Waiting

We talk a lot about our time at Disney and today we are going to go back and take a peek at life before our time working at Disney. It’s fun to remember the jobs and lessons learned, and the ways past experiences moved us forward. Let's glance in the rearview and how it prepared us for a Disney career.

We talk a lot about our time at Disney and today we are going to go back and take a peek at life before our time working at Disney. It’s fun to remember the jobs and lessons learned, and the ways past experiences moved us forward. Let's glance in the rearview and how it prepared us for a Disney career.

Life Before Disney

Today we roll up our sleeves with our husbands Bill and John and talk about gardening! They have two VERY different takes on the topic but share the same passion. Vegetables to flowers and even put a few tips out there to get you excited to make it grow!

Today we roll up our sleeves with our husbands Bill and John and talk about gardening! They have two VERY different takes on the topic but share the same passion. Vegetables to flowers and even put a few tips out there to get you excited to make it grow!

Working the Dirt

Summer is here and we couldn't resist talking once again about our favorite topic - eating. Our favorite summer foods and what to eat to stay cool. What are the most popular foods of summer? What should you take on a  picnic or camping? And wherever you go this summer... don't forget the Trailmix!

Summer is here and we couldn't resist talking once again about our favorite topic - eating. Our favorite summer foods and what to eat to stay cool. What are the most popular foods of summer? What should you take on a  picnic or camping? And wherever you go this summer... don't forget the Trailmix!

Summer Eats

"This land is your land, this land is my land", and we don't ever want to forget how truly blessed we are to be in this Country. We have such a rich history and plenty to celebrate this Fourth of July and don't forget the fireworks!

"This land is your land, this land is my land", and we don't ever want to forget how truly blessed we are to be in this Country. We have such a rich history and plenty to celebrate this Fourth of July and don't forget the fireworks!

America The Beautiful

Our Trailmix friends keep asking us to share more of our "secrets." Fears, fun, facts, and more will be revealed. You might be surprised at what you will hear, and we know you will think of some of your own secrets and smile.

Our Trailmix friends keep asking us to share more of our "secrets." Fears, fun, facts, and more will be revealed. You might be surprised at what you will hear, and we know you will think of some of your own secrets and smile.

What People Don't Know About Me

We can't believe it, but today is the 100th episode of Trailmix! And you, our treasured friends, made it happen. What a journey and joy to share time with all of you sorting through life's fruits, sweets and nuts. We are excited to look back and celebrate with you some of the thoughts, laughs and insights we have had over the last few years.

We can't believe it, but today is the 100th episode of Trailmix! And you, our treasured friends, made it happen. What a journey and joy to share time with all of you sorting through life's fruits, sweets and nuts. We are excited to look back and celebrate with you some of the thoughts, laughs and insights we have had over the last few years.

Happy 100th!

How are you feeling? No one really knows your health better than you. We’re talking physical, mental, and emotional health, and spoiler alert, COVID didn’t help. We’re sharing thoughts and ideas on how we can all get on the road to feeling our best self!

How are you feeling? No one really knows your health better than you. We’re talking physical, mental, and emotional health, and spoiler alert, COVID didn’t help. We’re sharing thoughts and ideas on how we can all get on the road to feeling our best self!

Feeling Healthy

Conflict is inevitable – at home, with family and at work. We’ll cover what’s NOT fair in fighting and some of the research and our own experiences and tips to help get to positive outcomes.

Conflict is inevitable – at home, with family and at work. We’ll cover what’s NOT fair in fighting and some of the research and our own experiences and tips to help get to positive outcomes.

Fighting Fair

Mary has always been amused and intrigued by Jody's incredible collection of Disney treasures. Today we are going to get all the "scoop" behind this fascinating accumulation. What criteria designates a treasure? How does she decide what to keep? We will have some fun discussing it all.

Mary has always been amused and intrigued by Jody's incredible collection of Disney treasures. Today we are going to get all the "scoop" behind this fascinating accumulation. What criteria designates a treasure? How does she decide what to keep? We will have some fun discussing it all.

Jody's Disney Treasures

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The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best True Crime Podcasts

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