Podcasts by The Modern Lady Podcast

On Dopamine and the Art of Being Fully Alive from 2023-11-28T10:01

Everywhere you look in today’s culture, there is an invitation to escape the uncomfortable and unpleasant things in life, and to indulge instead in things that make us feel good. But when the ba...

Contentment, Lagom and Living Life in the Balance from 2023-11-21T10:00

We live in a world of great excess. Advertisements and the media beckon from every corner of our culture to indulge and to seek a life of unbridled luxury. But does this truly make us happy? Thi...

The Modern Lady Throwback: Shouldering Emotional Labour at Home from 2023-11-14T10:00

This week, we are excited to re-release one of our episodes from Season 1 of The Modern Lady Podcast!  From the vault: "Life is often made up of all those little moments that come together ...

Loving the House You're In from 2023-11-07T10:05

Home is where the heart is - it’s a message near, dear and familiar to us here in the Modern Lady community!  But sometimes, caring for our homes is not always easy - sometimes homemaking i...

The History of Hallowe'en from 2023-10-31T09:00

The later days of October introduce a new chill to the air - both in the natural world as temperatures drop and in society as we anticipate Hallowe’en.  But there is also stirring within an...

Losing Yourself In Motherhood from 2023-10-24T09:00

There’s no doubt that motherhood changes a woman - this has been the experience of mothers all over the world since the beginning of time!  But lately, we’ve been hearing more and more talk...

Navigating Newstalk from 2023-10-17T09:00

The landscape of the mainstream news and media has drastically changed over the the last two or three decades - from the sheer amount of outlets from which one could get their news, to the perva...

Bad Mood Busters from 2023-10-10T09:00

It’s an irksome reality, but true nonetheless: bad moods come for us all.  We often talk here on the podcast about the benefits of cheerfulness and the necessity of joy, but… what to do on ...

Keep Going: You're Doing Better Than You Think! from 2023-10-03T09:00

Welcome to Season 6 of The Modern Lady Podcast!  We are so excited to be back and chatting wtih you all!  This week, we're discussing what it means to be a good person - and why it mat...

The Season Five Wrap Up from 2023-05-23T09:05

Well, friends, it's that time of year again!  As we head into June and summer holidays, we're wrapping up season five of The Modern Lady with a much needed update on the podcast, our confer...

Spring Trends 2023 from 2023-04-25T09:00

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 ...

A Sunday Well Spent from 2023-03-28T09:00

“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 th...

The Modern Lady Throwback: Playful Parenting from 2023-03-14T09:05

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 Pare...

The Strength of the Gentle from 2023-02-28T10:05

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 c...

Combatting Stress: Part II from 2023-02-14T10:00

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 und...

Combatting Stress: Part I from 2023-01-31T10:00

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.  An...

Be Better...er...er: New Years Resolutions, Part III from 2023-01-17T10:00

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 ca...

Onwards, In Faith: The Discernment Process - Part II from 2022-05-24T09:00:26

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 G...

Make Good Choices!: The Discernment Process - Part I from 2022-05-17T09:05:07

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 ...

On"Philoxenia": Hospitality and Welcoming the Stranger from 2022-05-10T09:05:44

After the isolation of the last two years, it seems like a good time to brush up on the subject of "hospitality"!  But welcoming people in goes beyond the fun of planning and an eye for detail.  Th...

The Wonderful World of Comfort Creators from 2022-05-03T09:05:53

It’s a big world out there.  But it’s also a big world in here… in our phones, in our computers and laptops, and we access and connect to so much through social media and the internet! ...

On Doing It All and Asking For Help from 2022-04-26T09:00

We wear many hats these days and juggling our lives can sometimes seem like an impossible task.  The illusion of a person who can "do it all" appears to be just that - an illusion.  No...

The Imaginative Life: Part II from 2022-04-19T09:06:53

Last week's episode explored the theologican impacts and benefits of developing the gift of the imagination.  This week, Michelle and Lindsay dig into how our imaginations have hugely impacted o...

The Imaginative Life: Part I from 2022-04-12T09:00:39

What an imagination!  Such a phrase is often attributed to a fanciful child, lost in the fantasy of deep play.  But what if our imaginations are meant to continue on with us beyond childhood?  This...

The Friday Finishing School: The Miserere Mei by Gregorio AllegriAllegri from 2022-04-05T10:39:14

It is a piece of music that has captured the faith and wonder of all who hear it for centuries - the Miserere Mei, composed by Gregorio Allegri.  Originally played exclusively in the Sistine Cha...

Spring Trends 2022 from 2022-03-29T09:00

It's happening, ladies and gentlemen!  The fourth annual Spring Trends episode has arrived!  Every year, despite their decidedly "not-an-influencer" statuses, Michelle and Lindsay take a peek in...

Combating Urgency Culture from 2022-03-15T09:00

Modern technology has certainly made many things in our lives easier, but it can come with a unexpected price tag: our constant availability and the pressure to respond in rapid time!  This week...

Perseverance, Unity and The Three Pillars from 2022-03-08T10:00

We are one week into Lent 2022 and as we embark on this year's liturgical season, one reminder stands out in particular: we journey together.  This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about the virt...

The Benefit of Reframing from 2022-03-01T10:00

In everyday life at home, there can be highs and lows.  We know this to be true, but we often forget that *how* we look at things can sometimes make a world of differ...

Remembering The Mission from 2022-02-22T10:00

When in a state of disarray, it can be easy to lose focus and lose heart.  And so when times such as ours become confused and chaotic, it serves us well to be reminded of what exactly we are sup...

Beyond Hygge: How to Enjoy Winter from 2022-02-15T10:00

After an extended holiday break, The Modern Lady is back!  And we find ourselves now in the thick of mid-winter.  This season can be bleak and a challenge to endure, let alone thrive in, but wha...

The Friday Finishing School: Handel's Messiah from 2021-12-28T13:05:10

Surprise!  And Merry Christmas!

We are still on a short break here at The Modern Lady, but we thought we'd drop our latest Friday Finishing School episode as a special treat into your "di...

The 12 Days of Christmas: Part Two from 2021-12-21T10:00

If you thought that after last week's festivities that Christmas was starting to wind down, think again!  Continuing their deep dive into the 12 Days of Christmas, Michelle and Lindsay chat abou...

The 12 Days of Christmas: Part One from 2021-12-14T10:00

Merrymaking and Feast Days and... BIRDS!  Oh my.

The 12 Days of Christmas are truly the epitome of celebration!  Beginning on December 25th and lasting until the Feast of the Epiphany on ...

"As Darkness Falls": An Advent Reflection from 2021-12-07T10:00

The season of Advent, while certainly a time of much tangible, material and culinary preparation, also requires thoughtful intention in preparing our hearts.  This week, we are sharing a short A...

The Engaging Conversationalist from 2021-11-30T10:00

With the holiday season approaching, socials and get togethers are par for the course.  Being able to engage well in conversation is truly an art - and it's one that behooves us to brush up on, ...

The Modern Lady's (Second) Advent Spectacular! from 2021-11-23T10:00

Two years ago, The Modern Lady deep dived many beloved traditions of the Advent season, both familiar and perhaps, a little bit unfamiliar.  This week, Michelle and Lindsay bring back the Advent...

The Freedom of Detachment from 2021-11-16T10:00

Our culture has many ways of describing detachment: "breaking the chains", "setting yourself free", being a "free spirit".  But this intrinsic desire to be free from attachments is anything but ...

The Peace-Filled Home from 2021-11-09T10:00

As we begin to think about the approaching holiday season, the theme of "peace" is often prevalent.  And peace, like so many other things, really does begin it's cultivation at home and at heart...

{Re-Release} The Necessity of Memento Mori from 2021-11-02T09:00

It's our first ever "Modern Lady Throwback" episode!

"Memento Mori" is a Latin saying which translates to, "Remember Your Death".  To our secular and modern minds, this is a ja...

To Vent or Not To Vent from 2021-10-26T09:00

... That IS the question, isn't it?  When it comes to venting, it can be difficult to determine whether we are simply "getting something off our chest" or if it's subtly devolving into something...

The Art of Coming Home from 2021-10-19T09:00

That moment when you walk back into your home after a day of errands, work or school - is there anything else like it? We all have the opportunity to craft an experience of home that provides co...

Signs of Hope from 2021-10-12T09:00

The virtue and practice of Hope can sometimes be watered down in our culture to an ambiguous platitude - but in truth, being people of true hope has never been more important!  This week, Michel...

The Art of Leading Well: Spheres of Influence - Part II from 2021-10-05T09:00

This week, Michelle and Lindsay return to the Sphere of Influence 360's diagram of leadership and communication styles, to wrap up their deep dive into what goes into being a good leader!  After...

The Art of Leading Worthily: Spheres of Influence - Part I from 2021-09-28T09:00

It may be an understatement to say that life can seem a little overwhelming as of late!  When things seem to be spinning out of control, it may be a good time to remind ourselves of our spheres ...

Taking The First Step from 2021-09-21T09:00

We all know those days where every task seems monumental and you don't know where to begin.  But sometimes, we can't wait until we "feel" like accomplishing a task or working towards a goal... w...

Seeking Intentional Rest from 2021-06-15T09:00

In their last episode of Season 3, the ladies wind down with a note on true rest and why it's important to prioritize it in our lives.  From tell-tale signs of stress we can look out for, to ide...

The Friday Finishing School: Vermeer's "Girl With A Pearl Earring" from 2021-06-08T09:00

As we begin to wrap up Season 3 of The Modern Lady Podcast, we wanted to share one more peek at the Friday Finishing School before our final episode airs next week and we break for the summer!  ...

Resting In The Valley (Humility Series, Part Three) from 2021-05-25T09:00

Wrapping up this three-part series on the virtue of humility, Michelle and Lindsay stay with St. Bernard of Clairvaux as he outlines the degrees and steps needed to descend from the peak of prid...

Pitfalls of the Proud (Humility Series, Part Two) from 2021-05-18T09:00

After defining and comparing both secular and religious perspectives of what true humility is, it's time to study it's vice.  Knowing the enemy is a critical part of any battle plan and so if we...

The Mother of All Virtues: Why Humility Is Essential (Humility Series, Part One) from 2021-05-11T09:00

The virtue of "humility" is often hugely misunderstood in the today's cultural context. Even Forbes.com has acknowledged that "humility is frequently associated with being too passive, submissiv...

On the Dignity of Work from 2021-05-04T09:00

When we think about "work" today, words like "drudgery", "toil" and "dull" tend to sum up the collective mood.  But believe it or not, as human beings, we were MADE for labour and it is meant to...

Harnessing the Happiness Hormones from 2021-04-27T09:00

Languishing: a word currently used to best describe what many are feeling after a year of pandemic and lockdown. But perhaps a helpful tool in our conquering of feelings of languish lies closer ...

Living Your Legacy from 2021-04-06T09:00

In their 100th episode, Michelle and Lindsay focus on the idea of creating a legacy and filling our lives with a life's work that can be remembered and transmitted through history, both personal...

Keeping It Simple In Family Culture from 2021-03-30T09:00

When it comes to building and cultivating a strong family culture, it can be so easy to become overwhelmed with all the options out there and guilty if you can't make happen what you feel you ou...

Spring Trends 2021 from 2021-03-23T09:00

Michelle and Lindsay are back with their third annual Spring Trends episode!  But don't be fooled! There's more to this episode than you might think!  During a year fraught with challenge, trend...

The Friday Finishing School: Pachelbel's Canon in D from 2021-03-16T09:00

We are so excited to release a special edition episode of The Friday Finishing School!  This week, we're deep diving into Pachelbel's Canon in D (you'll probably recognize it as soon as you hear...

Lent + Motherhood from 2021-03-09T10:00

This week, Michelle and Lindsay hope to speak right to the heart of the Mamas!  In this mid-Lenten check-in, they seek to offer comfort, support and encouragement to Moms as they discuss the bea...

The "Can't Even" Clean Up from 2021-03-02T10:00

One of our listeners said it best when she described the general mood of the past month as the "February Funk-Hole"!  It seems to strike every winter, this mid-winter slump... but, as Michelle a...

Make 'Em Laugh! from 2021-02-23T10:00

Having a light-hearted disposition and a sense of humour can significantly impact your day to day life... for the better!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss the benefits of an intentional ...

The Necessity of Momento Mori from 2021-02-16T10:00

"Momento Mori" is a Latin saying which translates to, "Remember Your Death".  To our secular and modern minds, this is a jarring and uncomfortable clarion call to be sure, but it is one that we ...

Loving the Skin You're In from 2021-02-09T10:00

The French have a saying: "Être Bien Dans Sa Peau!", which means "to feel comfortable in one's own skin".  This is a topic that has taken on so many different forms in today's culture and has sp...

Musings on Little Everyday Luxuries from 2021-02-02T10:00

"Every day is a special occasion!"  After all, you woke up this morning, didn't you?  This week, Michelle and Lindsay muse about and counter common protests against a practice that may seem diff...

Nixing The Blame Game from 2021-01-26T10:00

Pointing fingers and casting blame seems to be commonplace in our culture today - especially online.  But playing the blame game does more than just make us downcast and inefficient.  This week,...

A Special Announcement from the Ladies! from 2021-01-22T14:23:21

We here at The Modern Lady Podcast consider it such an incredible honour to be able to bring you this show every week and to be friends in your ear as you commute to work, fold laundry or enjoy ...

True Self-Awareness Is Key from 2021-01-19T10:00

Before undertaking any new task or project, it's helpful to take a step back and assess where you are in life and what you're starting with!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay are back, chatting a...

Frantic and Frenzied and Frazzled... Oh my! from 2020-12-15T12:05:23

It's the most wonderful time of the year (almost)!  And while most of us are still busy preparing to celebrate Christmas, it's prudent to pause every now and again to take stock of how YOU are d...

HER-Story: Chapter III - Becoming Nigellissima from 2020-12-08T10:00

For us here at The Modern Lady Podcast, it is not *fully* the Christmas season until we have indulged in all of Nigella Lawson's holiday cooking specials!  But what you may not know is how Nigel...

Managing Holiday Expectations from 2020-12-01T10:00

The Christmas season can be stressful during a normal year... This year?  Holiday plans have been thrown for loop by current circumstances, but it does not have to rob us of our peace or joy!  T...

A Curated Christmas: The Modern Lady's 2020 Gift Guide from 2020-11-24T10:00

'Tis (almost) the season... but many of are already making our lists, trying to get a head start at our holiday shopping!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about the gifts and items they are...

How To Change the World: Part II from 2020-11-17T10:00

This week, Michelle and Lindsay continue their discussion on how our practice of the Corporal Acts of Mercy can transform our culture and the world!  When society is in turmoil and it feels like...

How To Change The World: Part I from 2020-11-10T10:00

It is difficult to look around us today, at the culture and at the general state of things, and not feel tempted towards feeling helpless.  But it is precisely in the midst of confusion and chao...

Praying the Family Rosary from 2020-11-03T10:00

In this special presentation of The Modern Lady Podcast, Lindsay and her husband, Jason, share their testimonies of how the Rosary has transformed their lives, their faith and their family.  The...

The Proper Care of You: Opening&Closing Routines Part II from 2020-10-27T09:00

In this follow up episode from last week, Michelle and Lindsay go beyond making the bed and drawing the curtains!  This time, it's "personal"!  By examining what people have done throughout eras...

Opening&Closing Routines for Home&Hygge from 2020-10-20T09:00

The rapid approach of hygge season is upon us!  A key component of establishing that cozy atmosphere at home is to intentionally put routines in place that ensure a tidy and ordered foundation f...

In Which Gratitude is the G.O.A.T from 2020-10-13T09:00

As we conclude Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada, Michelle and Lindsay spend this week's episode musing on the subject of gratitude!  In a culture of instant gratification and a focus on self-...

HER-Story: Chapter II - The Dream of a Daring Woman from 2020-10-06T09:00

We are pleased to present another episode of HER-Story, The Modern Lady Podcast's special occasional feature! This next chapter spotlights the journey of a young woman on a Divinely-inspired mis...

In Pursuit of Order Through A Daily Routine from 2020-09-29T09:00

We need not fall prey to the chaos of the world!  The "back-to-school" sentiment of autumn comes with a permeating sense of getting "back-into-routine"!  With such a tumultuous year starting to ...

New Years 2.0: Revisiting "Be Better" from 2020-09-22T09:00

Continuing their reminiscing from last week, Michelle and Lindsay take this opportunity to acknowledge September as a "mini-New Years" and revisit their resolution from January 2020: to simply "...

The Finer Things Club from 2020-09-15T09:00

When the culture hits low, we hit high!  In February this year, we began the discussion on how our choices in entertainment can make a lasting impact on our families and on society as a whole.  ...

Level Up!: House Cleaning and the Interior Life from 2020-09-08T09:00

Have you felt it lately? The "levelling up" in the world's chaos and unsettledness?  Perhaps you've felt, as we have, an interior motivation to respond to the outside disorder with a "levelling ...

Cultivating a Family Culture from 2020-08-25T12:07:12

"As goes the family, so goes the nation and the whole world in which we live." (Pope St. John Paul II) We can see throughout history how critical strong family identity and culture is in the wid...

On Considering Homeschooling from 2020-08-18T09:00

For many families, deciding what to do this school year may have been fraught with worry and unease. In this interim episode, Michelle and Lindsay discuss some of the considerations and philosop...

A Life of Leisure from 2020-08-11T09:00

When you think of the word "leisure", what comes to mind? This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss how understanding true, authentic leisure is more complex than they originally realized and why ...

The Homemakers Creed from 2020-08-04T09:00

Home is what you make it!  And here to help keep us motivated and focused is the Homemakers Creed!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay take the statements of this domestic manifesto point by point ...

Pursuing An Ordered Life from 2020-07-28T09:00

Chaos and disorder seem to run rampant these days.  This week, Michelle and Lindsay start the discussion on what it means to live according to right order, why eschewing chaos is so important (e...

Craving the Sound of Silence from 2020-06-16T09:00

Our culture and lives today seem filled with noise, deafening and blaring... and non-stop!  But were we made to live with this constant tumult?  This week, Michelle and Lindsay end the second se...

For Times Such As These: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit from 2020-06-09T09:00

Right now, our families and the world need for us to stand firm for truth and be a light in the face of such devastating darkness.  As Christians, this is our calling, but we are not sent out un...

Have Courage from 2020-06-02T09:00

Being truly courageous, especially today, is a far more nuanced endeavour than we realize.  It is an ongoing process of growth that requires heart work and real life relationship, humility and a...

Money Talks: Part II - The Heart of Things from 2020-05-26T09:00

Last week, Michelle and Lindsay shared a little bit about their financial journeys and discussed the personal "whys" that motivate them to avoid debt and plan for the future.  In today's episode...

Money Talks - Part I: Our Stories from 2020-05-19T09:00

Kicking off a two-part episode on finances, Michelle and Lindsay are beginning a discussion on family finances, debt and future planning by sharing their personal journeys so far!  In response t...

Trust Your Gut from 2020-05-12T09:00

This week, it's all about women's intuition: from the biological to the psychological to the theological... and why we can and should "trust our guts"!  We've all had moments where we've just ha...

Playful Parenting from 2020-05-05T09:00

When it comes to playing with our children, it seems we can sometimes be conflicted.  We may not always WANT to play house or with Legos... and so what do we do when those feelings of duty threa...

Looking Back, Moving Forward from 2020-04-28T09:00

Humanity has changed and adopted many things throughout history "in the name of progress".  From our perspective in history, however, we can look back and see how some of this progress may have ...

The Extraordinary Beauty of Ordinary Life from 2020-04-21T09:00

The ability to see beauty all around you, wherever you are, is a skill worthy of cultivation... especially these days!  Beauty truly does permeate our world but often it takes a keen eye and wil...

How Does Your Mindset Grow? from 2020-04-14T09:00

Developing a "growth mindset" is a practice that had already been encouraged by psychologists, even before pandemic struck.  In these strange times, familiarizing ourselves with this concept can...

Spring Trends 2020 from 2020-04-07T09:00

It's our annual Spring Trends guide, here at The Modern Lady Podcast!  From Tiki bars to oat milk, crochet dresses to sour beers, here is your definitive rundown on what to keep an eye on for th...

Anticipatory Grief and How We're *REALLY* Feeling from 2020-03-31T09:00

Last week, the Harvard Business Review posted an article called, "That Discomfort You're Feeling is Grief" and it struck a chord with many people in these strange days of COVID-19.  In this epis...

Unmasking Imposter Syndrome from 2020-03-10T09:00

Albert Einstein once remarked, "The exaggerated esteem in which my lifework is held makes me very ill at ease.  I feel compelled to think of myself as an involuntary swindler."  Imposter Syndrom...

The Light in the Darkness: Lindsay's Testimony from 2020-03-03T10:00

"The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5) Can people truly change?  What about people who seem completely unreachable and lost in the darkness?  Always...

The Lowdown on LENT from 2020-02-25T10:00

Pop Quiz!!  What do pretzels, Tim Hortons, the Filet'o'Fish and German beer have in common? Believe it or not, they have all originated from or been influenced by traditional Catholic practices ...

Are You An Angry Mom, or... from 2020-02-18T10:00

... do you just have some unmet needs that have gone unaddressed for a while?  Self-care is still a huge part of the wider cultural conversation.  It's empowering to consider how much control ea...

The Four Loves from 2020-02-11T10:00

In our culture, it's easy to use the word "love" to encapsulate many levels of affection for many different relationships.  We may "love" cheeseburgers and also deeply "love" our spouse, for exa...

Are We Not Entertained? from 2020-02-04T10:00

In our culture, and in our pursuit of health, we are so mindful of what exactly we are putting into our bodies, from the foods we eat to the cleaning products we stock up on.  But what about our...

The Four Temperaments: 101 from 2020-01-28T10:00

Personality typing quizzes and systems are popular past times and can often offer an interesting perspective into our interior selves.  This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about one such system...

The Modern Lady Cleaning Compendium from 2020-01-21T10:00

This week, Michelle and Lindsay tackle the MANY questions they received from The Modern Lady community and dish the dirt on all things housekeeping!  From "The Friday Clean" to "The Five-Minute ...

A Resolution to Be Better from 2020-01-14T10:00

There are some years that we may feel motivated to take on great challenges to overhaul various aspects of our lives - making a New Years Resolution is often the perfect time to make those chang...

Thriving While Surviving from 2019-12-17T10:00

In the rush of the holidays, it's easy to become quickly overwhelmed and exhausted!  Many of us know all too well that feeling of being in "survival mode", especially this time of year!  This we...

Home (Guard) for the Holidays from 2019-12-10T10:00

Not today, Satan!  It's "Spiritual Warfare 101"!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay shine a light on the very real reality of spiritual attack and warfare, particularly as it seems to ramp up duri...

Insta-Thoughts on the 'Gram from 2019-12-03T10:00

It's been almost 10 years since popular social media app, Instagram, launched - and what a whirlwind it has been!  In this week's episode, Michelle and Lindsay chat about some of the trends they...

The Modern Lady's Advent Spectacular! from 2019-11-26T10:00

This week, Michelle and Lindsay dive into ALL things Advent and anticipation for Christmas!  From when to put up the Christmas tree to comparing Advent with Lent, to eyeballs on a platter to pro...

The 4H Factor from 2019-11-19T10:00

Booker T. Washington is credited for promoting the "4 Hs": head, heart, hands and home.  These, he says, are principles that all people can adopt to enrich their lives and the lives of those aro...

HER-Story: The Almost Abduction of Princess Anne from 2019-11-12T10:00

We are pleased to present a special feature we've been dreaming of producing since launching the Modern Lady Podcast over a year ago!  

HER-story is a short story-telling presentation tha...

Adapt and Overcome: Homemaking Like a Navy SEAL from 2019-11-05T10:00

Retired Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink, knows a thing or two about discipline and grit!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay take some of the interesting points Jocko speaks on and they adapt them to our ...

When It's Okay to Not Feel Okay from 2019-10-29T09:00

As women, our hormones play such a huge part in how we are feeling on any given day.  It's so common and so natural, that sometimes we forget to see the beauty in how our hormones contribute to ...

Humility, the Kardashians and Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes from 2019-10-22T09:00

...Or, alternately titled: "That Time When the Kardashians Taught Me Humility".  Last week saw the Kardashian family making headlines once again.  This time, though, the focus was on Kim and Kan...

No Grudges In Heaven: On Forgiving and Forgetting from 2019-10-15T09:00

It seems a simple thing to tell someone to just "forgive and forget" a transgression.  But looking around our world today, it is clear that this is clearly an act that is easier said than done! ...

The Modern Austen from 2019-10-08T09:00

Ladies (and gentlemen), it is time.  After over a year of recording weekly episodes here at The Modern Lady Podcast, we are finally due for an entire episode of deep diving the formidable and in...

Getting "Schooled" from 2019-10-01T09:00

The world of education is exploding with a variety of different pathways, from homeschooling to charter schools, road-schooling to your traditional brick and mortar.  In many ways, it is such ex...

Hold Your Gossip from 2019-09-24T09:00

Gossip is a sneaky temptation that cannot be taken lightly.  Idle chitchat about other people can have consequences far beyond what we could ever imagine!  In an age where communication is so ea...

This Home Has Good Bones from 2019-09-17T09:00

When we speak about a home having "good bones", it is usually referring to all the planning and architecture that lies beneath the trendy paint colours and fancy candles.  To make your house int...

Living a "Hell Yes" Kind of Life with Kathryn Whitaker from 2019-09-10T09:00

In this special episode of The Modern Lady Podcast, join Michelle as she chats with the one and only Kathryn Whitaker about living with intention and the importance of authenticity!  In Kathryn'...

Rooted in the Present from 2019-07-09T09:00

Anxious thoughts about either the past or the future rob us of the gift of "right now".  This week, Michelle and Lindsay dig into how anxiety affects us physically and mentally, and they discuss...

Shouldering Emotional Labour at Home from 2019-07-02T09:00

Life is often made up of all those little moments that come together in big ways.  Women throughout history know exactly what those little things are and tend to carry the brunt of the responsib...

When in Rome: On Travelling with Mountain Butorac from 2019-06-25T09:00

On this week's episode, Michelle and Lindsay are thrilled to welcome The Catholic Traveler, Mountain Butorac, to the show!  In this interview, he gives his top tips on how to travel smart, wheth...

Never Stop Learning from 2019-06-18T09:00

It's a wonderful, fascinating, vast world out there... more than enough to satisfy the curiosity of any person throughout their life!  In this week's episode, Michelle and Lindsay take a look at...

Defining the Modern Lady from 2019-06-11T09:00

The advice "be ladylike" can sometimes seem vague, especially in our culture today. In this week's episode, Michelle and Lindsay discuss important qualities to be desired in a lady and how it mi...

The Art of Disagreement: Civil Discourse and The Modern Lady from 2019-06-04T09:00

We're often encouraged to "stand by what you believe in" and to "live by your convictions", but are often quickly shut down when we move to express them.  In this week's episode, Michelle and Li...

The Summertime Homemaker from 2019-05-28T09:00

The summer months are made for putting your feet up, digging into your latest read and soaking up some sunshine, right? But alas, amidst all the warm weather revelry, somehow the laundry still n...

Why Me?: Living Intentionally in Times of Blessing and Need from 2019-05-21T09:00

For better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health... in all of these, we can sometimes find ourselves looking at our lives and asking, "Why Me?"  In this week's episode,...

You Never Know Who's Watching from 2019-05-14T09:00

In an age of overt visibility, both online and off, "You never know who is watching" couldn't ring more true!  Though admittedly disconcerting, there is massive potential for using this reality ...

Ask Us Anything! from 2019-05-07T09:00

This week, Michelle and Lindsay are answering listener questions in their first "Ask Us Anything" episode!  From backstories on how they met, to creating signature menus for easy hospitality, to ra...

At Home with Hustle: Work/Life Balance with Brittany Hall from 2019-04-30T09:00

In their second interview episode, Michelle and Lindsay are pleased to welcome Brittany Hall to the show this week!  Brittany is a homemaker and mother of three (soon to be four!), as well the foun...

Eat, Drink and Be Merry! from 2019-04-23T09:00

In their Spring Trends episode, Michelle and Lindsay discussed what was "in" in the worlds of beauty and fashion.  This week, they expand the guide to include what you should DO once we've settled ...

Acedia, Procrastination and Defeating "The Noonday Devil" from 2019-04-16T09:00

Acedia, or "The Noonday Devil", can be described as avoiding a task that needs to be done... by doing everything else BUT that task.  It is linked to procrastination (and who among us doesn't strug...

The Modern Lady's Quick Takes on Spring Trends from 2019-04-09T09:00

Who knew that the trendiest tips of Spring 2019 could give Michelle and Lindsay so much conversational fodder?  In this week's episode, the ladies look into what is trending in beauty and fashion t...

Navigating True Friendship from 2019-04-02T09:00

Though we all want to establish deep and lasting friendships, it's sometimes one of the hardest things we do as adults.  This week, Michelle and Lindsay are chatting about what it means to seek out...

Persevering in Hard Things from 2019-03-26T09:00

They say that when the going gets tough, the tough get going! It sounds easy, but living through some of those hard things is no picnic!  From the ordinary, daily grind to setting challenging goals...

Spring Clean Like A Boss! from 2019-03-19T09:00

We see you, Mr. Golden Sun!

Time to throw those shutters open and get to work spring cleaning the winter blues away!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay share their tips for a successful spri...

Fasting For Good from 2019-03-05T10:00

Fasting has been a recent trendy buzzword, but the practice of it goes way back and the benefits of fasting go well beyond health and wellness.  In this episode, Michelle and Lindsay do a quick sum...

Let's Fika!: A Midwinter Hygge Pep Talk from 2019-02-26T10:00

Frosty, blowy, freezing and gray.  It must be mid-winter: that no man's land of weather between the whimsy of Christmas and the awakening of spring.  Enter: FIKA!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay l...

Real Talk on True Love from 2019-02-19T10:00

Even after the fun of Valentine's Day, love remains and is woven through the fabric of our every day lives.  In this episode, Michelle and Lindsay take an honest look at love: how pop culture prese...

A Modern Lady's Guide to Valentine's Day from 2019-02-12T10:00

Love is in the air here at The Modern Lady Podcast!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay break down some great ideas for celebrating ALL the people we love in our lives!  From "Galentine's Day" to gett...

Seeking True Self-Care from 2019-02-05T10:00

With the excitement of Christmas passed, and the novelty of New Years settling down, the rest of winter can seem long and tedious. Many of us turn to the idea of "self-care" to get us through to su...

Minimalism and Decluttering: Part II from 2019-01-29T10:00

Michelle and Lindsay are back this week to continue the conversation on decluttering our things and simplifying our homes!  In this episode, the ladies take a look at several other decluttering gui...

Minimalism, Decluttering and "Sparking Joy" - Part I from 2019-01-22T10:00

One of the most common resolutions made at New Years is the intention of simplifying and paring down one's belongings!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay catch the decluttering bug and begin their de...

Resolving to be Resolute from 2019-01-15T10:00

"New Year, New You!"  How many of us have heard this mantra chanted to us as we stare down our personal resolutions for the new year?  Are you in the habit of making New Years Resolutions?  This we...

A Modern Lady's Holiday Gift Guide from 2018-12-18T10:00

In their last episode before a short Christmas break, Michelle and Lindsay present their top self-care-inspired gift ideas for all the modern ladies in your life, in the style of the classic "somet...

The Heartfelt Hostess - with Guest Anita Healy from 2018-12-11T11:00

The holidays have many of our schedules booked up with events and parties!  Are you hosting this Christmas season?  Whether you are a seasoned entertaining veteran, or are looking to host your firs...

Embracing a Polished Charm from 2018-12-04T11:00

Did you know that hygiene and good grooming used to be formally taught at school?  In this week's episode, Michelle and Lindsay chat about how "keeping up appearance" can transform how you feel abo...

Cultivating Beauty at Home: Homemaking Series Part III from 2018-11-27T12:00

A beautiful house is cozy, a pleasure to visit and a great comfort to those who are honoured to call it "home".  In the final episode in our Homemaking Series, Michelle and Lindsay chat about how w...

Keepers of the Home: Homemaking Series - Part II from 2018-11-20T12:00

Last week, Michelle and Lindsay made the case for homemaking and why it's still relevant and important in today's culture.  This week, they get into the nitty gritty of homemaking by answering comm...

The Case For The Homemaker from 2018-11-13T12:00

Often in today's culture, homemaking is considered a bore and chore.  But what if we could reclaim it for what it is: turning the home into a HAVEN?  In this episode, Michelle and Lindsay chat abou...

The Heart and Art of Hygge from 2018-11-06T12:00

Hallowe'en has wrapped up, so it's time to bring out the candles and throw blankets!  Hygge season has finally arrived!  Michelle and Lindsay have an in depth chat about why they think the whole id...

Rising Above Guilt from 2018-10-30T11:00

With personal, professional and familial expectations at an all-time high, it's easier than ever to feel guilty over not measuring up!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about what guilt does to...

Finding Joy from 2018-10-23T12:00

Finding joy in our day to day lives can be elusive and challenging!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about how they see joy fitting in to their every day lives and share practical tips on how ...

The Keto Diet Part II: Q&A from 2018-10-16T12:00

Last week, Michelle and Lindsay chatted about their experiences following the Keto diet over the last year and gave a quick "Keto 101".  This week focuses solely on answering all the listener quest...

The Keto Diet - Part I from 2018-10-09T12:00

The Ketogenic Diet (or "Keto") has been taking the world by storm!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about their experiences with the Keto diet over the last year, from macros to the "carb cree...

Social Media Minimalism from 2018-09-25T03:40:43

"Minimalism" is getting a lot of buzz these days, and for good reason!  Few things feel better than decluttering the excess to make room for what really matters.  But how does minimali...