Self-care is an expression of self-love.  What is your reaction to this statement? Are you caught in the tension of preferring humility over self-love? In this episode, we start by busting 5 myths that might prevent us from loving ourselves beyond the everyday basics. Lynn encourages us with the familiar Read More

Recalling the early (and awkward) days of Financial Night in their marriage, Lynn guides this important conversation about how we view and handle money. Both hosts encourage consistent interaction with a household budget, offering different ways to review and direct spending. The key? Connecting dollars to values. This episode's Try-Something-New Read More

In this second season, we are continuing to look at life through a lens of love.  And you can't talk about love without acknowledging grief. "Grief is proof of life."  Nancy shares a series of guardrails that she uses to help navigate those challenging chapters of life. Not surprisingly, the Read More

Lynn starts the discussion by asking Nancy to respond to hearing the word, "hospitality." What images and feelings come to mind?  Is hospitality equal to entertaining?  Instead of focusing on table settings and elaborate menus, the two co-hosts talk about ways to focus on the people -- whether it's a Read More

This conversation isn't a deep dive on social media influencers, though we have our favorites (S/O to Babs, stellar cookbook author, and grandmother extraordinaire). Instead, we look at the truth that we all yield some kind of influence. Are we using it for good?  Unfortunately, according to research conducted by Read More

Nancy and Lynn have both been married ot their husbands for nearly 40 years!  Find out how it's magical and mundane, and maybe even a little like a marathon.  And even some marriage advice and what we'd change about our weddings.   And Lynn mentions something she wrote nearly 10 Read More

What's a "trashball?"  Our hosts discuss  the importanceof acknowledging and accessing  intentional creativity.  Why?  To better love our family friends and community at large, of course! Plus tailgate suggestions including these sliders.   H/T to @bigboocast and @boomama for these!  https://hostthetoast.com/french-onion-beef-sliders/

Nancy and Lynn have been friends a long time!  In this episode they talk about how they met, how they've maintained a close friendship over years and miles, and what qualities they admire in a friend.

Lynn and Nancy reflect on the launch season of the Second Cup, remembering the long list of ideas or hairbrained schemes that have been tossed around over the years, including a family camp! So, what made the podcast different? Join us to hear the rest of the story! We're also Read More

An encounter with a truth-teller in the women's locker room at the YMCA has Nancy asking the question, "When do we care what others think of us?" More than focusing on our outward appearance, we touch on ways to live in alignment with our values and accept forgiveness for those Read More

While plenty of life events are unanticipated, we can plan ahead.  In this episode, Lynn shares a trick for overcoming jet lag, and the friends talk about how to stay in the day while planning for the future.

Lynn and Nancy are exploring the tension in doing versus being. Nancy tells the story behind her husband's advice of "Don't just do something, stand there." Both hosts suggest reasons why observing from the sidelines might be the right next step, and in that scenario, waiting is a wise choice. Read More

Over this Second Cup, Lynn and Nancy talk about what to do with their roots, and how attachments play out in the rhythms of life.

On this episode of the Second Cup, Lynn and Nancy linger over "life mantras" and how Nancy's time with her late mom provided one important tenent for living!  Plus, what's the favorite part of your day?  These friends have that in common, but is anyone surprised?!

The friends are talking personal values as a decision making tool, plus learn what shows Lynn and Nancy are turning to in times of stress.  And no surprise to Nancy, Lynn has a made a list!

Neighborhood poetry and coupons!  Nancy and Lynn talk about asset-based development and how helping goes both ways.  And speaking of helping, the long-time friends discuss what's helping these days, and as always, share a point of gratitude.

In this episode, Lynn discusses the value (and danger!) of trying something new. And Nancy shares what she is trying that’s new to her with some success and some not-so-much.

What do sparklers and kites have in common?  In this episode, Lynn and Nancy talk about what it means to play and how they like to have fun. You’ll learn what Lynn and Nancy have been doing for fun lately, and how fun “up north” is a little different in Read More

Lynn and Nancy talk about terms of endearment and why these can be so touching.  You’ll learn their childhood nicknames too! Also discussed, what Lynn and Nancy are watching currently.  See if you are tuning in too!

A pivotal scene in the Netflix drama, "Maid" serves as the launching pad for this conversation about terms of endearment and why we are wise to recognize the power of our words. Both hosts share treasured nicknames given to them by a beloved figure in their past, Lynn's Grandma June Read More