Better Already
A true-life comedy podcast where two friends living far apart talk about the challenges of a global pandemic. Hosted by Kelly- a theatre artist who quarantines with her daughter in the smallish town of Stratford, Canada, and Shannon- big city of Toronto educator, entrepreneur and mother of two sheltering with her Rock 'n Roll hubbie right in the thick of it. We talk about hard things. Our niche is YOU- beautiful people looking to unload in a safe space.
Episodes
35 episodes
Friday Night Magic
Kelly and Shannon are just SO delighted to be sharing the monthly update with you. We admittedly have NO clue what is happening in the world, but who does? I mean, if you do, can you be a guest? We still love therapy, Shannon read a GREAT book,...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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25:54
"Over For Whom?"
Kelly and Shannon are back with a quick update on the dumpster fire that is Ontario. Updates all around including virtual learning, work, and Kelly's mom. Hard to believe that in our third calendar year of this pandemic we are still confused an...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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29:00
… and with that! Season One finale!!
Huge gratitude to the Season One listeners, thank you for joining us on this ride. Kelly and Shannon are going to spend the rest of summer 2021 reflecting and planning for Season Two! In this episode our hosts have two very different experie...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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28:00
“You start dying slowly if…”
A rousing morning discussion on collagen, nails and gut health from two non-experts. Always so much to learn!Shannon’s family takes a trip to Niagara Falls where they all learn they do NOT like haunted houses. We (like you) hav...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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40:37
The more things change...
Exciting things are happening: the kids are at camp and Kelly went to a play! #happyplace Shannon’s sour involves money - surprise !! Moral of the story, check your bank accounts once in awhile *eyeroll*...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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37:22
The stress that holds us together.
Kelly is struggling with her mom's health. She shares how she is navigating the rocky road of health care for our aging parents. Just remember you are never alone people, you do not have to do anything alone that you do not need to when...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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38:36
BACKFLASH! #5 “We had a baby … each!”
Shannon has a new microphone, let’s call it new mic #1! Kelly and Shannon revisit how they met. There was even a blog involved, everyone remembers reading “Secret Mother”, right?Have you ever wondered about our theme song? Wond...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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35:38
BACKFLASH #4 !!! ROADBLOCKS
NOTE: we discuss the existence of Santa/ Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy in this episode #earmuffs. NOTE TWO: the audio quality is not the same as current episodes but it’s also not unbearable 😛Kelly & Shannon discuss fe...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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40:34
Reentry Hiccups
We are still in recovery from last week’s episode, but things are looking up! Endorphins and dopamine are on the rise via both sport and theatre. Kelly and Shannon discuss the status of their respective second doses - always lots to think (a...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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41:06
We’ve never questioned it this much.
Kelly enjoyed the Province’s reopening, Shannon not so much. Emotions are running high, which as usual, are not being eased by the big C-19. Or the government. Spoiler alert: Kelly’s sweet is a purple skidoo suit #truestory. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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37:13
Hey, Old Friend!
And we are BACK! Kelly and Shannon are so thrilled to be sharing with you after a few weeks sabbatical from current episodes! We are feeling the light at the end of the C-word tunnel, are you? Kelly shares about the play she can’t wait to sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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37:58
BACKFLASH! #3 "Bringing up Bebe"
Another “Backflash” episode recorded in the fall of 2020! Kelly and Shannon discuss the european Le creche The French WayWhy has the tone changed at the CRA? They made Kelly cry…. In a nice way? Sure sign of the apocalypse.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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36:32
BACKFLASH! #2. The one in the Land of Sadness
Recorded in the fall of 2020! Kelly has back pain, and we really wonder why? And how she can heal. Would micro self care do the trick? Bottom line, we all need therapy - and Shannon does not want to provide it to the masses. Kelly’s pod-scho...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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37:01
The Fruit of the Multi-Tree
We are about to take a little hiatus, so enjoy the fresh updates!!! Don’t worry, backflashes are on deck. Kelly has a play about to be birthed and so she has to change gears for a hot second!! Go Kelly, Go!Shannon recounts an a...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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39:19
Money Stories with Special Guest & Money Expert Heidi Rumohr
Kelly and Shannon are so thrilled to be interviewing Heidi Rumohr this week! Heidi is a licensed financial advisor and coach whose tagline is “there is more to life than counting calories and paying bills!” Hello, we are in love. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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41:14
Australasia
Recounting the generosity of the community when Kelly can’t find a birthday card in her small town. We share a thorough rundown of what we are watching to keep our collective minds off the plague. Recommendations come from ALL the decades - ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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38:59
SHOTS! (Or What’s Your Sign?)
The theme of the week is vaccination!!! Lots of stress, swings and misses, but also lots of needles in the arms! Feels like a slight win buried amidst the difficulties of being back in North America’s longest lockdown. Virtual school is NOT ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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42:33
Revolving Door
Shannon talks about being a health coach and Kelly is not a fan of militant exercise. So there, CBC! Our sweets involve kids and sunshine. A letter for Amelia and update for Grey Bruce.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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39:46
Schools Out For...Ever?
Kelly and Shannon try to start the episode on a happy note before the ‘real world’ sets in…. Some podcast, TV, instagram account recommendations. Shannon has lost her Airpods, again! What a cliffhanger! A short update for Amelia, our grad st...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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41:30
You can call him God
Kelly and Shannon chat to comedian and radio personality, Ian Lynch! The conversation truly reinforces the importance of friendship and the value of keeping kindred spirits in your life. We talk about the impossibility of surviving as a Cana...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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39:37
Skipping a Scene
Kelly tells another theatre story that she is reminded of when her alarm fails her. Why are we always rushing? Does anyone know?Shannon shares some of her gratitude practise. A story about a lion mask, #momsagainstcrafts is Sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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42:42
Screaming Like Wolves
Kelly and Shannon recorded this on March 13, 2021 but decided to air it after the interview with Ross Mullan (Episode #13). The themes of our talk, sadly, are timeless regardless of the date we spoke. The frustration of existence moving thro...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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44:36
We Just Need Allies
When recording what should have been episode 13, Kelly and Shannon got, well, very upset. The state of the world is just too much some days and with so much senseless violence toward women how could we not be outraged? On the heels of our re...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:55
Suddenly It’s Sunny
Kelly and Shannon discuss how long it's been since we last had blood work. Apparently not even free health care can motivate us to actually call a doctor. We talk about wine and sobriety - yes, again. Kelly suggests the He...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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37:49
The Second Third of February
Is it a full moon? Are the tides changing? They must be. Because we all feel tired with a capital T, which leads us to discussing comfort. Shannon likes cooking shows and Kelly likes online vintage shopping. We give some podcast and movie re...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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43:27