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The Taming Crazy Podcast: Views from Midlife!

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Join Alicya, Deb, and Sue as they share the ups, the downs and everything in between on being a midlife woman in today's world. It's like sitting down for a chat with your best friends. Real women. Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter!

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Podcasts

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Join Alicya, Deb, and Sue as they share the ups, the downs and everything in between on being a midlife woman in today's world. It's like sitting down for a chat with your best friends. Real women. Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter!

Language:

English


Episodes

Happiness - Season Finale

6/29/2022
In the Season Finale, we're talking about the search for happiness. Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Resources: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau (Youtube) Arthur Brooks Is This a Midlife Crisis? Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice

Duration:00:37:45

Making Friends

6/20/2022
How do you make friends in midlife? We're exploring this subject and so much more! Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice

Duration:00:42:44

Loneliness & Aging

6/6/2022
We're talking about loneliness and aging Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Resources: Companion Robots for New York seniors All The Lonely People Documentary Men's Sheds Canada Men's Sheds UK Happy to Chat Bench Inititive Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice

Duration:00:34:40

Introverts: It's Our Time to Shine

5/23/2022
We're introverts and since one-third to one-half of the population are introverts too, chances are you are one or you know one. Listen in as we share our experiences with introversion. Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Resources: Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain Susan Cain Ted Talk Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice

Duration:00:36:14

Motherhood - The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

5/9/2022
We're talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly of being a mom. Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Resources mentioned in this episode The Lost Daughter Shirley Valentine CBC article on the aging population Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice

Duration:00:34:29

Is Menopause a Hormone Deficiency?

4/25/2022
Is menopause a hormone deficiency? Listen to what we think about this controversial subject. Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Resources: Dr. Jen Gunter Dr. Louise Newson The Menopause Charity (UK) North American Menopause Society Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice

Duration:00:34:35

Empowering Women

4/11/2022
We're talking about empowering women and girls in today's world. Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice

Duration:00:32:54

Dr Google

3/28/2022
We're chatting about the Do's and Dont's of 'Googling' your health symptoms. Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Resources: Science Up First WebMD Mayo Clinic Health Canada NHS-UK Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice

Duration:00:37:27

Are You Overthinking?

3/14/2022
Overthinking often leads to excessive worrying and anxiety so if you find yourself overthinking, you're not alone. We're sharing our thoughts on the downside of overthinking. Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Resources: Anxiety Canada Together All CAMH Relax, Dammit!: A User's Guide to the Age of Anxiety by Timothy Caulfield Canadian Mental Health Association UK Mental Health Helplines US Mental Health Helplines Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice

Duration:00:38:30

Season 3 - Catching Up!

2/28/2022
We're back for Season 3. Catching up, new beginnings, wildfires, and so much more! Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice.

Duration:00:33:58

Season 2 Finale

6/21/2021
It's our last episode of the season and we're talking about Dr. Jen Gunter's new book - The Menopause Manifesto. We're also sharing important lessons we've learned over the past year so come and join us for our 75th episode!! Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Resources: The Menopause Manifesto Dr. Jen Gunter on Twitter Jensplaining on CBC Gem Season 1 Cancer & Covid-19 - What You Need To Know Leaving The Nest Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice.

Duration:00:28:29

Men's Mental Health

6/7/2021
We're talking about Men's Mental Health & why it's so important to check in with the men in our lives. *Trigger Warning *In this episode, we're talking about mental health including depression and suicide. This subject may be triggering to some but it's an important subject we need to talk about. #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Resources: Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency Silent Crisis - HuffPost Men's Den Canada Walk A Long Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice.

Duration:00:31:09

Keeping Up

5/31/2021
How good are you at keeping up with the latest technology? #technology #midlife Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice. Episode is Live Published: May. 24, 2021 @ 5AM Edit Unpublish

Duration:00:35:57

Finding Your Roots

5/24/2021
Finding your roots and discovering your family ancestry can take you on an emotional journey for connections. Join us as we share our experiences with this fascinating subject. #ancestry #familytree Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice.

Duration:00:37:50

Life After Covid-19

5/17/2021
Dare we dream of life after Covid-19? #pandemic #lifeaftercovid Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Resources mentioned in this episode The Canadian Press Science Up First Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice.

Duration:00:29:59

It's All Too Much!

5/10/2021
Since it's Mental Health Awareness and Mother's Day this week, it's a good time to acknowledge the struggles women face today. We see you, we support you, and we're celebrating your strength! Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice.

Duration:00:29:26

Letting Go

5/3/2021
There's a reason why Marie Kondo & The Minimalists are so popular; many of us have trouble letting go of all the stuff we accumulate. Listen in as we share our experiences with holding on to too much stuff! Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice.

Duration:00:33:58

Summer Planning

4/26/2021
We're talking about Summer, Cottagecore, the Bay City Rollers and all sorts of things this week!. Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice.

Duration:00:32:15

Memories

4/19/2021
We're delving into memories this week and discovering they're more important than we think they are! Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Resources Before I go to Sleep by S J Watson Aberfan Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice.

Duration:00:39:52

Stress: Bending Without Breaking

4/5/2021
Stress has been called the silent killer yet so many of us carry it around. In this global pandemic, many of us are at our breaking point so it's time to face it head-on and learn to manage it before it becomes too much! Resources Stress Management Real conversations. Served with a big dose of laughter! Email us: tamingcrazy@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: Alicya - @alicyaperreault Sue - @change&thrive For more information: Alicya - https://alicyaperreault.com/ Sue - https://www.changeandthrive.ca/ Read Taming Crazy: Confessions and Lessons A True Story for the Worried, the Fearful, and the Anxious! by Alicya Perreault Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for any and all health advice.

Duration:00:34:39