Emily and Michelle drink a bottle of Saint Emilion Chateau Quintus while talking with their guest, Amy Rivera about her remarkable life. Although born with the inflammatory disease lymphedema, Amy wasn’t officially diagnosed until she was 32. Amy shows the power of resilience in overcoming a crippling disability with no known cure. “I was supposed […]
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Season 1, Episode 23 – A Spy Among Us
Michelle and Emily welcome Deb Gaut, founder of Boomalally magazine, to the podcast. Deb fascinates our listeners with her fabulous life story. Deb went from the life of an academic teaching on both coasts to working for a US spy agency to creating Boomalally magazine that celebrates life after 50. Emily and Deb talk about […]
Continue readingSeason 1, Episode 22 – BAMFUC
Emily and Michelle welcome Becky Schoenig, owner of SymBowls and founder of the Facebook group “Bad Ass Mother Fucking Unicorn Club” to the podcast. Laugh along as Michelle and Becky try to get Emily comfortable with using “that special word” and hear why Michelle hates Coast deodorant soap. They talk about the success of Becky’s […]
Continue readingSeason 1, Episode 21 – Good News Network
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Continue readingSeason 1 Episode 20 – The Love Shack
Happy Valentine’s Day! Emily and guest, Heidi Harris (Associate Concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony)work hard to get Michelle out of her grumpy perspective on Valentine’s Day and love. It is an emergency intervention! They talk “bedroom accessories,” great first loves (you will be SOOO surprised by Emily’s first great love), relationship roles and how […]
Continue readingSeason 1, Episode 19 – Ghost Food
Emily and Michelle welcome Lacey Reinhardt of HauntedStl to the podcast. Lacey shares how she transitioned from veterinary medicine to working with the paranormal community in Missouri. They discuss the various paranormal activity and opportunities for exploration/learning in St. Louis. Michelle shares her experience at the Mary King’s Close tour in Edinburgh, Scotland. Learn how […]
Continue readingSeason 1, Episode 18 – Kicking Cancer to the Curb
This episode started out simply as a celebration between Michelle and Emily on Michelle reaching her post-cancer treatment five-year milestone when Emily surprised her by bring into the conversation two people who were integral parts of Michelle’s care team. Listen as they share a bottle of Sauvage and reminisce the good, the bad, and the […]
Continue readingSeason 1, Episode 17 – Queen of Burlesque
Emily and Michelle have a wonderful, intimate conversation with the Queen of Burlesque, Lola Van Ella. They sip on a gorgeous wine while talking about Lola’s beginnings from her childhood fascination with corsets and fishnets to her first burlesque gig. They discuss her importance in growing the burlesque community in St. Louis and how her […]
Continue readingSeason 1, Episode 16 – 3 Generations
Emily and Michelle share a special conversation with Michelle’s mom, Patti Campbell, and daughter, Megan Ratcliff. They discuss the common thread that ties them together beyond simply genetics. They share their histories as women and their hopes for the future. They talk about women finding their voices and being comfortable in their skins. They share […]
Continue readingSeason 1, Episode 15 – The Ripple Effect
Emily & Michelle welcome Catherine Dudley-Rose, the writer and director of the very film that is directly responsible for bringing them together to create Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. They talk with Catherine about her film “Parallel Chords,” her journey in making it happen, and discuss the power of the ripple effect in life.
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