LadyBrains #162

How to Re-Enter Society

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Mary Katharine Ham

Mary Katharine Ham and Elisha Krauss are ready for post-pandemic life… but maybe we’ve all gotten a little too comfortable during lock down? Here’s how to tighten back up… but maybe we can all agree to leave heels and bras in the pre-pandemic world?

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LadyBrains #160

Why You Really Hate Zoom Calls—And How to Get Over It

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Mary Katharine Ham

Do you dread video conferences? Elisha Krauss and Mary Katharine Ham are here to help you get your Zoom game on point—with practical tips, make-up recs, horror stories… and one will share how a fake eyelash almost ruined one of the most important moments of her life. Buckle up!

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LadyBrains #158

Listener Happy Hour

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Hosted by Bethany Mandel, Elisha Krauss, Emily Zanotti, Kelly Maher, Lyndsey Fifield, Mary Katharine Ham
With guest Max Ledoux

It’s usually impossible to get all the ladybrains in one place at one time—but thanks to the power of Zoom (and state mandated stay-at-home orders) all the brains were able to enjoy a fun night with a huge squad of listeners—getting to know a lot about YOU and definitely having a great time. On this week’s episode we’re bringing you along for the fun! We are definitely making this a regular event… maybe even after the pandemic passes!

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LadyBrains #155

Happiness in a Pandemic? Yup!

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Kelly Maher

Elisha Krauss and Kelly Maher are two happy mamas… but how has the pandemic changed that? Listen up as they share how they stay happy (even when nobody else is happy) and keep a positive spirit… even when we can’t plan for the future. Don’t forget to subscribe to Kelly’s YouTube channel if you want to see goat videos: https://youtube.com/realbestlife/.

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LadyBrains #150

Social Distancing & Remote Working… With Kids

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Hosted by Bethany Mandel, Elisha Krauss

Elisha Krauss and Bethany Mandel share their best advice for keeping kids happy, healthy, and entertained while we’re all surviving a pandemic.

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LadyBrains #143

How to Love Your Hair

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Lyndsey Fifield

You asked, we’re answering: Elisha Krauss and Lyndsey Fifield have tried every deep conditioning mask, vitamin supplement, and heatless-curl Youtube tutorial known to womankind. After some recent trauma to their tresses they’re sharing their top tips for keeping your mane healthy (at any length) and happy (but seriously why is hair so emotional?) no matter what your mama gave you.

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LadyBrains #140

Christmas Spirit: And No, We Don’t Mean Secret Drinking

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Kelly Maher

How can we keep the meaning of Christmas alive? Elisha Krauss and Kelly Maher are BACK for a sweet and hilarious episode you won’t want to miss!

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LadyBrains #134

A Surprise Engagement… For Everyone!

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Mary Katharine Ham

Elisha Krauss finally spills the beans about how she helped Mary Katharine Ham’s fiancé pop the question… and how long she betraye—err we mean, kept it a secret from all the other ladybrains…

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LadyBrains #131

Is there anything good on?

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Lyndsey Fifield

ELISHA KRAUSS is back! She joins Lyndsey Fifield for a hilarious conversation about how to pick TV shows that are safe for kids… and safe for adults. Lyndsey rants about what contemporary content is doing to our brains… as Elisha said, this might have been Lyndsey’s “Matt Walsh week.” Keep listening for a great challenge from Mrs. Krauss at the end of the episode.

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LadyBrains #121

Why Every Mom Needs a Postpartum Bucket List

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Emily Zanotti, Kelly Maher

In the home stretch of pregnancy, Emily, Elisha, and Kelly daydream about all the things they can’t wait to do postpartum. Listen up ladies—it’s not all about cocktails (but yes, we really love cocktails).

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LadyBrains #118

Modesty: What Does It Even Mean?

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Lyndsey Fifield, Mary Katharine Ham

Dress code protests, modesty Instagram models, priests on Twitter – take a deep breath and enjoy Elisha, Lyndsey, and Mary Katharine’s common sense discussion of dressing modestly—and finally answering the critical question of our time: Are leggings pants?

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LadyBrains #115

How Inappropriate!

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Emily Zanotti

Your manicurist says you need a wax, a stranger says you should try spanx… you can tell them to buzz off but then you wonder “are they right…?” Elisha (30 weeks pregnant) and Emily (31 weeks with twins) swap stories about the jaw-dropping things said to women in nail salons—and in particular to pregnant women at any place and time.

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LadyBrains #113

What Moms Wish You Knew About Home Birth

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Hosted by Bethany Mandel, Elisha Krauss, Lyndsey Fifield

How much does it cost? What are the risk factors? Why would a mama choose home birth over a hospital? Bethany and Elisha tell Lyndsey everything she wanted to know (and then some) about having a baby in the comfort of your own home.

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LadyBrains #104

How to Push Yourself (and Your Friends) to Reach Goals

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Lyndsey Fifield, Mary Katharine Ham

Mary Katharine, Lyndsey, and Elisha talk how to reach beyond basic goals and stay challenged… and how to motivate your friends, too.

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LadyBrains #101

Should You Homeschool Your Kids?

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Lyndsey Fifield

Did homeschool parents seeking to get their kids away from leftist indoctrination cede the public school system to the left? Should they have stayed to fight? Is homeschooling the best option for you? Elisha Krauss and Lyndsey Fifield – two homeschoolers, discuss.

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LadyBrains #84

Ladypalooza

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Emily Zanotti

Emily and Elisha discuss being in their 30s and going to festivals, baseball games, and theme parks in the summer. Tune in for their tips on battling crowds and drunks and stay for Emily’s pot story!

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LadyBrains #82

You’ve Got Quail

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Emily Zanotti, Kelly Maher

This week, Kelly tries to convince Elisha and Emily to join her latest fowl scheme. From convincing husbands to navigating local regulatory framework – who knew quail could be so interesting?

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LadyBrains #81

Bethany Does Korea

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Hosted by Bethany Mandel, Elisha Krauss, Lyndsey Fifield

What is life really like in North Korea? Bethany is back from South Korea with some powerful stories.

photo credit: shutterstock.com

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LadyBrains #80

Yes, You Can Love Traveling With Your Kids

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Hosted by Bethany Mandel, Elisha Krauss, Kelly Maher

Traveling can be rough, traveling with kids can be hell… But Elisha and Bethany give you tips they use for kiddie travel. And, what’s it like to be a mom who is traveling without her kids? Find out what sage wisdom Kelly gives Bethany for her upcoming trip to South Korea!

(Photo by Steven Thompson on Unsplash.)

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LadyBrains #75

Hair and Ramen on the CDT: The Saga of a Lady

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Hosted by Elisha Krauss, Kelly Maher, Lyndsey Fifield

CDT, PCT, AT* — Lyndsey, Elisha, and Kelly talk all about trails as L gears up for a long hike – should she carry a gun? Should she cut off her hair? What’s she going to eat? (Trick question: RXBars.) Should she bring a goat? Hold up, is Lyndsey considering cutting her hair off for the hike? Weigh in on that one in the comments, LadyBrainiacs. Kelly also recalls a related and traumatic experience at a Girl Scout cookie convention. And Elisha got lost along the way.

*Listen to find out what those mean, if you don’t know already.

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