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Spring Trends 2023 Apr 25, 2023

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It may be hard to believe, but this is our 5th annual Spring Trends episode here on The Modern Lady Podcast!!! The world has changed quite a lot since we first began our yearly commentary on all things new and novel, but one thing has remained the same: the culture informs the trends. It is always fascinating what we learn about our society once we start digging deeper into what is big in the food, fashion and travel industries. So join us this week as we investigate everything 2023: from the Canadian tuxedo to caviar, "set-jetting" vacations to Itameshi cuisine, we are big fans of what is trending right now and we suspect you will be pleasantly surprised too!

A Rousing Easter Special: Handel's Messiah Apr 11, 2023

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Happy Easter, dear listeners!

As Christians, we here at The Modern Lady Podcast hold this week, the octave of Easter, in the highest regard - it is a time of great celebration over our salvation and the triumph of Christ over death in His Resurrection! We have decided to honour this holy time by pausing production on our newest episode and instead, revisit a pretty relevant and appropriate Friday Finishing School episode that we released almost a year and a half ago... at Christmas! Handel's Messiah, and his famous Alleluia chorus in particular, was actually originally meant to be performed at THIS time of year, in a sweeping and obvious hymn of praise for the the Risen Christ. But behind the music and the lyrics is a deeply moving story about charity and concern for the most vulnerable in our society - and also, an interesting fact about how one could use the Alleluia chorus to express, not just religious devotion, but political affiliation! We wish you all a very blessed Easter season, and we will be back with a new episode soon!

A Sunday Well Spent Mar 28, 2023

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“A Sunday well spent brings a week of content”. So the popular saying goes. And American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once noted that “Sunday is the golden clasp that binds together the volume of the week.” Even in an increasingly busy and secular society, “Sunday” still has a quality about it that makes it stand out and stand alone. This week, we're digging in to what it means to “Sunday well”, how it is deeply ingrained in our humanity, and why it is imperative to the wellness of our souls!

The Modern Lady Throwback: Playful Parenting Mar 14, 2023

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Welcome back to our second "Modern Lady Throwback" episode!

This week, we're pleased to re-release one of our favourite (and fan-favourite!) episodes from Season 2 entitled, "Playful Parenting"!

This week:

"When it comes to playing with our children, it seems we can sometimes be conflicted. We may not always WANT to play house or to play with Legos... and so what do we do when those feelings of duty threaten to drown out the pleasure of spending time with our kids? This week, the ladies discuss play as parents and share some of the childhood memories that inspire them to seek out ways to playfully parent their own crews today. *Stay tuned to the end of the episode for more memories & outtakes!*"

(First aired: May 5, 2020)

The Strength of the Gentle Feb 28, 2023

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Life in today’s world and society could easily be described in harsh terms: it can be rough, abrasive and coarse on a soul. And so, if there to be any characteristic worth reviving, it’s clear that the quality of gentleness should be a top contender. And yet, it seems to be one of those things that’s hard to define concretely. This week, we're discussing what it means to be gentle in a world that seems to have lost it's taste for it, why it benefits us and those around us when we practice it, and how exactly we can begin today to cultivate a spirit of gentleness in our souls.

Combatting Stress: Part II Feb 14, 2023

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Last week, we dove into the biology behind stress, sensory regulation and what overstimulation can mean for those of us living in our modern day. And while a solid understanding of the underlying issues is critical to redeeming the situation, it’s also true that helpful tips, reframing and advice is invaluable - and between us and all of YOUR input, there is no shortage of fantastic, stress-busting hacks! This week, we are continuing our conversation on stress, and ways we can combat it while seeking peace in our homes, vocations and faith.

Combatting Stress: Part I Jan 31, 2023

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From the small, mundane stressors of the everyday to the bigger, more overwhelming worries that can come throughout our lives, it’s simply a fact that many of us encounter stress often. And while we may not be able to always mitigate or erase the pressures completely, we do have more control over how they impact our life overall than perhaps we are aware! This week, we are starting a discussion on stress and how it affects our senses and physiology, some of the ways we can prevent it and share some strategies on how to balance the reality of stress in our lives with the bigger picture.

Be Better...er...er: New Years Resolutions, Part III Jan 17, 2023

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Aaaaand we're back!! Happy New Year, one and all!

Once the hustle and bustle of December has settled down, January, in contrast, can seem itself, a bit of a paradox: both a quiet calm after the holiday storm and a whirlwind of newness and resolve! It's an exciting time of year and it's a great chance to reflect on the what we want to do during the upcoming year to promote growth and progress in all areas of our lives. This week, join us for a chat as we discuss our New Years Resolutions for 2023 and our goals for health, family culture, faith and their vocations.

Onwards, In Faith: The Discernment Process - Part II May 24, 2022

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In this last episode of Season 4, it all comes down to making decisions with eternity in mind. The 11 Steps of the Ignatian Method of Discernment helps to guide us closer to the heart of God... especially when the decision at hand is a difficult one! This week, Michelle and Lindsay dig deep into these 11 steps, speak about where this process has taken them recently, and what it means for this podcast. As they wind down this season and begin an extended break, they chat about implementing these 11 Steps themselves as they ponder the future of The Modern Lady and where the Holy Spirit might be leading this project next.

Make Good Choices!: The Discernment Process - Part I May 17, 2022

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Over the course of our lives, we will have to make a MULTITUDE of decisions ranging from the small and inconsequential, to the big and life-altering. And when it comes to those major life decisions, the process seems that much more daunting. But, good news! There’s a virtue for that! This week, Michelle and Lindsay start the discussion on the process of discernment and how we can develop a character that helps us make good decisions rooted in wisdom!

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