Michelle and Emily share a decadent bottle of Emmolo wine while learning about Lipedema with their guest Dr. Catherine Seo, founder of Lipedema Simplified. They learn the difference between Lipedema and Lymphedema (listen to Season 1, Episode 24 “The Beauty Queen with the Big Leg” to learn about Amy Rivera’s battle with Lymphedema.) From www.Lipedema-Simplified.org: […]
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Season 3, #65 – Tequila!
Michelle and Emily welcome guest MariCarmen Ortiz-Conway of Pica-Di-Yo. MariCarmen is an expert in Tequila as well as Mezcal. They learn how Tequila is made, the region of Mexico it comes from, and the best way to drink it. MariCarmen discusses the challenges she faced as an immigrant to St. Louis and how she used […]
Continue readingSeason 3, #64 – B-Side Conversation with Michael Davidson
Michelle and Emily have another great B-side conversation with Michael Davidson of Black Infusions – Fig and Apricot infused vodka. They have a lively discussion about how Michael got into the vodka business, the choices he has made as an entrepreneur, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. They talk about how he is […]
Continue readingSeason 3, #63 – Healthy Boundaries
Michelle and Emily have an empowering conversation with dear friend Nikki Jauer while enjoying a delightful German white wine, Ziereisen Viviser. They discuss the recent Women’s March in St. Louis, activism in its many forms, and how hate and fear is a divisive cancer in our society. After the break they delve into a passionate […]
Continue readingSeason 3 #62 – Change Your Brain
Emily and Michelle share a hearty bottle of Rioja with Emmy award-winning former reporter and anchor, Jill Farmer, author of “There’s Not Enough Time… and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves”— an Amazon bestseller. This conversation is hearty like the wine they drink. They discuss how stress and “being busy” impacts brain functioning. They talk about […]
Continue readingSeason 3 #61 – B-Side Conversation with Lon Bronson
Michelle and Emily have another B-Side Conversation with the inestimable, emmy-nominated Lon Bronson, trumpeter, conductor, arranger/composer, and producer for National TV, Headline performers, Production Shows, and large scale corporate events AND the musical director of The Rat Pack is Back show. They share a lovely pinot noir from MWC while discussing Lon’s varied and exciting […]
Continue readingSeason 3 #60 – Cliteral Comedy
Michelle and Emily share a scrumptious box of I AM Pinot Noir while having a delightful conversation with internationally known comedienne, Jackie Kashian. They talk about all things comedy. They discuss the fun and the challenges of being in the stand-up comedy business. This is an episode to download and keep forever! Jackie’s current album, […]
Continue readingSeason 3, #59 – Decade Reflections
Michelle and Emily sit down with friend and producer Denise Naughton to reflect on the ending of the decade: where they’ve come from, the changes in their lives, the opportunities, the challenges, the sad times and the fun times. They toast the ending of the old and the beginning of a new decade with a […]
Continue readingSeason 3, #58 – The B-Side with Bob Baker
Michelle and Emily welcome Bob Baker to a new segment of Cliterally Speaking the Podcast called The B-Side! These are specially curated conversations with some of their favorite men. They share a delightful Julienas from Laurent Perrachon while discussing Transiberian Orchestra (Emily played cello on their recent concerts in Kansas and Missouri) and Dublin (Michelle’s […]
Continue readingSeason 3, #57 – The Aftermath
Note: this episode discusses crime scenes in some detail which may be triggering to some of our listeners and not for young children. **************** Emily and Michelle share a bottle of Claude Manciat Crémant de Bourgogne with guest and friend Monica Smith who works in the interesting industry of biohazard cleanup. While Michelle was on […]
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