In this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle engage in some lighthearted chitchat before shifting the conversation to a recent eye-opening experience Michelle had. The ladies will explore aging, self-perception, and the surprising (but not shocking) awareness that others may perceive you differently according to their age and generation.

Then, feeling inspired by the conversation, Suzanne and Michelle both share a related “Something to Sip On". OJO's "Something to Sip On" is always a highlighted quote meant to inspire reflection and thoughtful consideration.

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

This week on Orange Juice Optional, Michelle has some big news to share today regarding a ‘middle age move’ she and Robb are undertaking, and Suzanne is ready with valuable advice to help them through it all. Choosing to downsize their residence in Alaska means that Michelle and Robb will be getting their current home ready to sell, and preparing a smaller space to move into. Suzanne offers advice on choosing paint colors, getting a house ready to sell or move into, and how to combine spaces and work with contractors and industry standards. Suzanne’s interior design experience and knowledge will help them, as well as all those listening, to do it the best way possible.

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

This week on Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle dive back into their previous conversation about 'Winning at the points game.' From there, they shift gears to talk about 'Change' and to explore why it is that Michelle finds it so challenging…especially this summer!

Then, before wrapping up this week’s episode, Suzanne. shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Michelle and Suzanne take a nostalgic trip into the vault to share an episode about wrapping up Christmas 2020 and focusing on their New Year's resolutions. Along the way, they discuss Suzanne’s calendars, wedding planning, and a heartfelt compliment they received about the podcast. This leads into a deeper conversation about the backhanded compliments they’ve encountered over the years. The episode winds down with a look at Suzanne’s road rage and a preview of their next episode, featuring a special guest.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne will share her pick of the month before Michelle shares her current binge watching obsession!! She’s completely hooked, and she is happy to explain her ups and downs watching the show.

From there, the ladies move on to talk about sleepless nights, and a recent ‘sleep eating’ experience that Michelle had.

Then, before wrapping up this week’s episode, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

And for those of you missing the monthly book club…please check out our social media for our suggested summer reading list.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, life is full of firsts and that’s what they’re here to discuss today. Dubbing these experiences as ‘freshman years’, they take a fun and entertaining look at the ‘first times’ they have encountered in their own lives over the years by sharing more of the lighthearted and immensely relatable stories we’ve come to expect from these two great friends. During their conversation, they share freshman year tales about parenthood, semi-retirement and spending 24/7 with their husbands, new jobs, and children starting at new schools. Life has truly offered these two ladies some interesting firsts, and, as usual, they have spun these experiences into laugh filled stories for us all to enjoy here today.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle revisit the topic of tipping. While Michelle is still easily pulled into the tipping game, Suzanne is holding strong with her new tipping strategy. A strategy that she finds very empowering!!

From this conversation, the ladies move on to talk about a frustrating experience Michelle had on a recent flight. Even though Michelle knows that she did the right thing, she shares why she had such an intense reaction to it.

Then, before wrapping up this week’s episode, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

And for those of you missing the monthly book club…please check out our social media for our suggested summer reading list.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Join us for Christmas in July! We are diving into the vault to revisit some of our favorite episodes. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did.

As you will discover, this season, all the way from Thanksgiving to New Years, is Michelle’s absolute favorite, and she and Suzanne have a lot of great stories and observations to provide some much needed cheer to everyone here today. Just a heads-up that, since they will be talking about the many ‘behind the scenes’ aspects of Christmas, you may want to listen to today’s episode in a kid free zone. They begin by sharing some examples of the spirit of Christmas that have already taken place in their lives this year, and then review the status of their Christmas shopping so far. Our hosts go on to recount their stories about mall Santas as well as Christmas memories, traditions, and meals. They finish up this first Christmas episode of the year by reviewing their gift giving traditions and opinions. As we all know, 2020 has been a year unlike any other, making this lighthearted and thoroughly entertaining episode just what everyone needs to bring that joyful spirit of Christmas to life.

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com