In this episode, Angie and Shelly dive into the idea of success and how wildly different it can look depending on where you are in life. They talk about why measuring success only by money misses the point, how goals need to be personal and flexible, and why so many of us set ourselves up to fail by aiming for things that were never realistic in the first place.

This is an honest conversation about redefining success, setting goals that are attainable and sustainable, and giving yourself permission to measure your life by what actually matters to you.

💰 Why Success Is Not Just About Money
How financial stability can reduce stress but does not guarantee happiness or fulfillment

🧠 Success Changes With Seasons of Life
Why what felt like success at thirty may look completely different at fifty

❤️ Time as a Measure of Success
Having time for people you love, rest, travel, and experiences that fill you up

🌍 Experiences Over Things
Why travel, culture, food, and shared memories matter more than stuff

📋 Working Backwards From a Goal
How starting with the end in mind helps you break big dreams into realistic steps

⚖️ Big Goals vs Real Life
Why setting goals that ignore your current reality almost always leads to burnout

🍽️ The Weight Loss Example
How unrealistic expectations and all or nothing thinking sabotage progress

🔁 Micro Adjustments Add Up
Why small consistent changes matter more than dramatic overhauls

🪜 Saying Yes Means Saying No
How every commitment costs time and energy and why that matters

🧘 You Only Have So Many Spoons
Why you cannot do everything every day and how choosing your priorities helps

📝 Counting What You Did Do
Why acknowledging your daily wins changes how you see yourself

💬 People Pleasing and Authenticity
Why not everyone has to like you and why that is actually okay

🌱 Grace and Patience With Yourself
Why change takes longer than we want and why that does not mean you are failing

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In this episode, Angie and Shelly dive into the topic of AI in the most Hot Flash Chronicles way possible. It starts with cookie baking, food talk (obviously), and quickly turns into a very real conversation about how artificial intelligence is already part of our daily lives. From AI phone assistants and social media trends to fears about jobs, body image, creativity, and authenticity, this episode balances humor with thoughtful insight.

They talk about what they would love an AI clone to handle, what they never want it touching, and why intention matters more than the technology itself.

🍪 Cookie Baking and Food Detours Russian tea cakes, German cookies, biscotti, sourdough, and why every episode somehow becomes a food episode

🤖 If We Had an AI Version of Ourselves Cleaning grout, folding laundry, making phone calls, potty training dogs, and doing all the chores we hate

📞 Real Life AI in Business Angie shares how her AI receptionist is booking clients and why transparency matters

🚗 Smart Cars and Coffee Cup Alerts When your rental car thinks you need caffeine and starts judging your life choices

🧠 How AI Is Changing Work From programming to customer service to education and why prompting is becoming a real skill

📸 AI Images and Social Media Holiday trends, filters, viral prompts, and the difference between fun and misrepresentation

💄 Is AI Harmful to Women A real conversation about body image, feminism, filters, makeup, and intention

📷 Why Real Photos Still Matter Why connection, trust, and human presence cannot be replicated by AI

⚖️ Good Bad or Somewhere in the Middle Why most technology lands in the gray area and how humans adapt

🔮 The Future of AI Will AI talk to other AI, replace jobs, create new ones, or just continue to evolve alongside us

😂 Rapid Fire and Food Closes Fig sourdough, New Year intentions, vision boards, and pistachio gelato dreams

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💬 If you had an AI clone, what task would you hand off immediately and what would you never let it touch. Be honest. We want to know.

Angie and Shelly are all in on the holiday spirit in this light and funny episode. From weather shifts and morning coffee rituals with dogs to the chaos of family travel, Friendsgiving, quartets, and cookie baking days, this conversation is full of real life holiday energy. They share the traditions they love, the ones they have outgrown, and the ones they are reinventing as grownups.

This one is warm, cozy, relatable, and keeps the holiday stress to a minimum.

☕ Cozy Season Vibes Dark mornings, fuzzy blankets, warm drinks, and dogs who may or may not be on social media

🎄 Decorating on Your Own Terms From three trees to one tree, from garlands to just a few sparkly touches, finding what feels right this year

🦃 Thanksgiving Recap Travel, traffic, Friendsgiving that lasted till midnight, and a smoked turkey that absolutely slapped

📅 Holiday Scheduling Without Regret Learning to plan ahead, block days off, and say no without guilt

🎁 Gift Giving With Less Stress Buying for grandkids, choosing experiences, sticking to budgets, and not needing to shop for twenty eight people ever again

🔥 Holiday Food Love Turkey, brisket dreams, oysters in the smoker, curry wonton soup, homemade candy, and Angie’s sourdough selling out

✨ Traditions That Stick Christmas tacos, Chinese food on the day after Christmas, nostalgic memories, cookie baking days, and favorite ornaments

💬 Social Comfort Zones Why some parties feel amazing and others feel like a hostage situation, and how to honor what works for you

😂 Sandwich Ploppers and Childhood Craft Projects Kitchen gadgets, sentimental preschool ornaments, blown glass bird decor, and the stories behind them

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💬 What are your must do traditions this time of year? Do you decorate early, shop late, bake with friends, or lean into quiet nights? Tell us how you make the season feel special.

In this episode, Angie and Shelly talk about how the holidays shift as life changes. Kids grow up, families move, routines evolve, and suddenly you are trying to figure out what the season looks like for the version of you that exists today.

Instead of forcing the old traditions or pretending everything feels perfect, they talk honestly about learning to create new rhythms, smaller moments, and gentler expectations. There is plenty of laughter, some real talk about missing people, and a reminder that you get to choose the kind of holiday that feels right for you.

🎄 Letting Go of Perfect Holidays – Why it is okay if your season feels different than it used to

💬 The Emotional Side of December – How to ride the waves without shaming yourself for feeling off

🌟 Small Traditions That Still Spark Joy – Soup nights, baking days, lights on the porch, tiny moments that feel easy and warm

🥺 Missing Loved Ones – Navigating the quiet places in the season when people you love are far away

🛋️ A New Way to Decorate – Maybe it is three trees, maybe it is a cozy blanket and a candle. Both are valid

❤️ The Power of Kind Moments – How a stranger’s compliment completely changed the direction of Angie’s day

🫂 Finding Connection That Fits Your Energy – Reaching out, asking for company, or choosing a quiet night for yourself

🎁 Giving in Simple Ways – Cards, smiles, check ins, warm words, small gestures that matter more than gifts

✨ Creating a Holiday That Supports You – You do not have to match anyone else’s version of the season

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💬 How are you redefining the holidays this year? Smaller gatherings, new traditions, cozy nights at home, or something totally different? Share your version with us. We love hearing how people make the season their own.

In this warm, feel-good episode, Angie and Shelly talk about the beauty of cozy days—those drizzly, gray fall weekends when you ditch the guilt, grab a blanket, and slow down. From homemade soup and canning veggies to watching Love Is Blind and rewatching old comfort shows, the duo shares how they’ve learned to finally enjoy downtime without feeling lazy. Because rest isn’t wasted time—it’s the recharge we all need.

🕯️ From Busy to Cozy – How saying “no” more often created space for slow weekends and rest

🍷 The Waddle of Wine Night – A hilarious story involving tacos, four dogs, and a mispronounced bottle

🥒 Canning and Crafting – Pickled asparagus, spicy pepper jam, and why doing it with a friend is always better

📺 Binge-Worthy Comfort Shows – From The Great British Bake Off to Love Is Blind to home renovation marathons

😂 A-Rod’s Ears and Random Google Rabbit Holes – The kind of silly conversations that only happen on the coziest nights

🧠 Procrastination and Productivity – Why small wins (like organizing one drawer) feel better than huge projects you never finish

🎬 Comfort TV & Nostalgia – Why rewatching old shows gives our brains a break and a little serotonin boost

🍲 Soup, Snacks, and Cozy Food – The go-to meals for chilly days: curry wonton soup, asparagus soup, and homemade popcorn

🐾 Blankets, Dogs, and Brain Rest – The science behind why zoning out in front of the TV actually helps you recharge

☕ Hot Drinks & Fall Rituals – Choosing between hot cocoa and spiced cider, with bonus points for fuzzy socks and no pants

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💬 What’s your idea of the perfect cozy day? Soup simmering, dogs snoring, blanket mountain, or a full-on Netflix coma? Tell us how you do cozy season—we might steal your ideas.

In this laugh-out-loud episode, Angie and Shelly imagine what life would look like if they suddenly became billionaires. Inspired by childhood “what if” games and adult-level wish lists, the conversation turns into a hilarious mix of luxury, laziness, philanthropy, and flies (yes, an actual fly tries to join the episode). From private hair washers to creative studios and lavender marriages, it’s an hour of pure imagination and midlife mischief.

🏡 Dream Homes & Cozy Spaces – The ideal setup with chefs, maids, and a fully stocked kitchen that’s both luxe and livable

🎬 Creative Freedom – Building art studios, recording rooms, and community spaces for music, workshops, and murder mystery dinners

🐾 Dog Hotels & Corgi Rentals – Because rich or not, dogs make everything better

👗 Luxury on Demand – Hair stylists, makeup artists, baristas, and massage therapists on call (with Linda for daily hand massages, obviously)

💋 Cosmetic Confessions – The tune-ups, tucks, and tans we’d totally splurge on

🐪 Camel-on-Demand Rich – The Kevin Smith x Prince story that defined the ultimate level of wealth: “I’d like to pet a camel with my morning coffee”

💍 Lavender Marriages & Gay Besties – A hilarious discussion on companionship, fun, and redefining partnership dynamics

💡 Philanthropy & Friendship – Paying off friends’ homes, funding dreams, and creating a happy creative commune

😂 Fly Gate 2025 – The uninvited guest that steals the show (and nearly lands on Angie’s face)

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💬 What would YOU do if you suddenly had a billion dollars? Personal chef? Dog rescue ranch? A bowling alley in your basement? Tell us your “camel-on-demand rich” dream in the comments — we want to hear it!

In this uplifting and candid episode, Angie and Shelly tackle why it feels so uncomfortable for women to say kind things about themselves — and why that needs to change. From brushing off compliments to self-deprecating humor, they explore how society has conditioned us to dim our own light. Together, they challenge listeners to shift the narrative, start speaking self-kindness out loud, and celebrate their wins, big or small.

🪞 The Compliment Deflection Habit – Why we instantly downplay compliments instead of just saying “thank you”

💬 The Power of Words – How self-talk becomes identity, and why it’s time to speak to yourself like someone you love

💪 Confidence vs. Arrogance – Understanding the difference and reclaiming pride in what you’ve earned

📸 Inside the Studio – How Angie gets her photography clients to say something kind about themselves

💔 Self-Deprecation Isn’t Humble – Why joking about your flaws can actually shut people off from complimenting you at all

🌷 Body Confidence and Language – Removing words like “flattering” from our vocabulary and embracing clothes that make us feel good

🔥 Force of Nature Energy – Why being called “strong-willed” or “too much” is actually a compliment in disguise

👩‍👧 Raising Confidence in the Next Generation – How to give kids non-physical compliments that shape self-worth early

💖 Daily Mantras and Self Validation – Creating affirmations that remind you who you are — a bright light that belongs here

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💬 What do you love about yourself? Say it with your chest — no apology, no asterisk. Tell us in the comments or message us privately — we want to hear you brag a little.

In this inspiring episode, Angie and Shelly celebrate Shelly’s quartet Hot Notes and their big win at the Evergreen District contest, which earned them a trip to Pasadena for the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Midwinter Convention. They talk about the power of preparation, the mindset behind healthy competition, and what it really means to “win”—because it’s not always about medals or rankings.

🎤 Hot Notes Hits the Stage – How Shelly’s quartet placed 4th overall, 1st in their division, and qualified for international competition

🪩 The Art of Preparation – From travel schedules to sequins and stage hugs, how humor, planning, and positive energy keep nerves in check

💪 Mindset Over Medals – Why success comes from executing your plan, not just taking home a trophy

❤️ Performing With Purpose – How intention and connection elevate a performance beyond the technical notes

💬 Constructive Criticism vs. Comparison – Using feedback to grow without getting lost in the scoreboard

🎶 Finesse Over Force – Why artistry, emotion, and storytelling often matter more than sheer vocal power

👑 Aging Gracefully in Harmony – How Hot Notes is redefining what it means to be a “senior” quartet by competing (and thriving) alongside younger groups

🙌 Winning Mindset – How to let go of perfectionism, embrace imperfection, and celebrate progress at every level

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💬 Have you ever put your heart into something and realized the real win was just showing up and giving it your all? Tell us what your “best performance” moment was—we’d love to celebrate it with you.