Two Maine Moms, Xennial-age and close friends since high school navigate parenting, wellness, personal growth, human nature, and the ups and downs of life. Special thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Kerry & Amy are back in studio Z, just in time for a discussion on Galentine's Day. What is Galentine's Day you ask? Only the best day of the year! Oh yes, and Kerry and Amy mention that "other" holiday too. Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music "Stomps and Claps" and wrap-up music 'Reach for Success"!
In this week’s episode Kerry and Amy sit down to discuss a complex question: What happened to civility? The ladies discuss why they think it’s so difficult these days to have a civil conversation on hot-button topics. Perhaps a little empathy is in order? Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Welcome to Studio Z on a windy night! Kerry and Amy settle in to talk about one of their favorite things: Traveling! They share the places they’ve been, the places they’d love to go, and recommendations for their listeners! Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Kerry & Amy sit down in Studio Z on the last day of Folic Acid Awareness week to share the story of Amy's daughter Faith. Grab your tissues as Amy talks about her little angel and how she hopes to bring more attention to the importance of additional folic acid during AND before pregnancy. Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”! Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
It’s Amy and Kerry and THIS IS 2020! We may not be Barbara Walters or Hugh Downs, but we can certainly still be excited about the new year! We’re now closer to 2050 than 1990! What a strange thought! In this episode Kerry & Amy discuss the New Year, and why they don’t make resolutions, but goals! It’s time to be excited about the New Year and everything it has in store! Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Kerry and Amy sat down, exhausted, to catch up on their week’s worth of Christmas adventures. Have they hit Christmas burnout or just not found some of that holiday sparkle? Also, Kerry brought up the airing of grievances to celebrate Festivus! What are the ladies griping about? Tune in to find out! Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
After a week of Christmas craziness, Kerry and Amy are back to podcasting! Join them in the Studio Z kitchen as Amy bakes cookies during their discussion of Christmas activities and their attempt to craft a Winter/Christmas bucket list. Spoiler Alert! They get stuck and need your help! Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
This week Kerry and Amy discuss the fall-out from their Thanksgiving feasts! Were there leftovers? How were those pies? Was the Downton Abbey poll successful? Also…. did we just talk about poop? Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Kerry and Amy had a blast today making themselves hungry talking about Thanksgiving foods! Thanksgiving favorites, the national trends, who does the cooking, we cover it all! To finish out the episode Kerry and Amy are joined by their girls as they share their favorite Thanksgiving food and what they’re thankful for. Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Winter’s almost here! Or is it? Kerry and Amy talk about the transition between seasons and when it’s appropriate to start the Christmas decorating. It’s also National Children’s Grief Awareness Month and both Kerry and Amy’s girls are the one in seven children effected by the loss of an immediate family member before age 20. Plus, skin care routines! Kerry and Amy discuss their skin care routines from 1990 to present. Vain? We think not! Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Kerry and Amy snuck in podcasting this week between Girl Scout Camping and Basketball Practice! Join them as they discuss hipster sightings at the Downeast Cider and Cheese Festival, Christmas Shopping, and how they handle kids and technology. Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Kerry and Amy are in sunny Studio Z recording their 12th episode. Halloween hangovers, head lice scares, and first communion - what can’t they tackle! Today’s main topic? Being your authentic self! Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
It was a dark and stormy night…. and Kerry drove through it just to podcast with Amy at Studio Z! This episode we talk about two types of self-care: refreshing self-care and deep self-care. Do you practice both? Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Kerry and Amy are celebrating their 10th episode! This week Kerry and Amy talk about pumpkin spice fatigue, the crazy cake Amy made her daughter, and discuss their experiences as working moms. Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Did you know one in four women will experience pregnancy or infant loss in their lifetime? In this episode Kerry and Amy recognize National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month as Kerry shares her own story of pregnancy loss. Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
It was a beautiful day to record outdoors! Kerry and Amy got a chance to hang out outside Studio Z and soak in the Fall sunshine while chatting. They talked about school bus routines, Ellsworth’s Autumn Gold celebration, Kerry’s ghosted wedding anniversary, and how we feel about being stalked by Facebook. Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
This week has been challenging! Kerry and Amy discuss some of this week's crazy experiences. School pictures are happening! And Kerry survived her daughter's fifth birthday party with a little help from OCD Amy. Listen to hear why the cops were called! Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
In this episode Kerry and Amy discuss weddings, Kerry’s first Bumble experience and whether it is hard to make friends as an adult. Or… is it easier than we think? Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Kerry and Amy talk off the cuff about the first day of kindergarten, obnoxious cartoons, our trip to the Blue Hill Fair, and ask what is on everyone's Fall Bucket List! Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
This week Kerry and Amy discuss Kerry’s birthday, her trip to York Beach, ME and her dissappointing Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee. Kerry and Amy compare notes on how their bodies handle being older. Amy reveals her inner gamer and educates Kerry on the exciting online game World of Warcraft. Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Did you know that the average age a women becomes widowed is 55? In this episode, Kerry discusses things such as “widow brain”, what happens to your Facebook account when you die and other awkward widow moments as part of a discussion on living again after the loss of a spouse. Amy challengers listeners to reach out to friends during difficult times and follow up in sincere ways. Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music “Stomps and Claps” and wrap-up music “Reach for Success”!
Kerry and Amy dig into whether they completed their kids' summer bucket lists and how they feel about back-to-school shopping. Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music "Stomps and Claps" and wrap-up music "Reach for Success"!
Kerry and Amy welcome everyone to their new podcast! They are two Xennial moms navigating life's ups and downs and sharing what they've learned with each other and their listeners. In this episode Kerry & Amy are introducing themselves and answering the question: what exactly is a Xennial? Listen to find out! Thanks to scottholmesmusic.com for his awesome intro music "Stomps and Claps" and wrap-up music "Reach for Success"!