Midlife Cry, Sis (Formerly known as The Bettys Podcast)

098 - It’s ”Snuggle Up With a Good Book” Season. Here Are The Betty’s Top 10 Books

Hi, y'all. We’re trying to keep these “Top 10” episodes light and fluffy, but this is not a light and fluffy time in our lives. We’re moving forward, one step at a time. So . . . let’s talk about books! We’ll attempt to “numerize” our favorites!
 
Here’s an Amazon List of the books we recommend in this episode. Enjoy!
 
Mary references a podcast from Elevation Church: watch this incredible sermon from Pastor Travis Greene here on YouTube. It’s a set-up, friends. The universe is conspiring FOR you.
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Thank you for listening today, Bettys and Jacks! Let us know what your favorite books and authors are, and which ones you have read over and over again. We'll talk to you again soon, and please remember–we love you more.
 

097 - Need To Laugh/Cry/Get Out of Your Head For a While? Bettys Top 10 Movies of ALL TIME

Greetings, movie lovers!! As much as Mary would like for this to be an episode about Space Movies (here’s a good list to start from!), Lexy has some major issues with them. If you like space movies, and haven’t watched Interstellar (2014), Mary highly recommends it, though it would likely give Lexy a panic attack.  
 
So between the two of us, it’s a pretty good cross-section of our personalities. Lexy’s number 10 is Dances With Wolves (1990). Although Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) did not make the top 10, that is Mary’s favorite Kevin Costner movie. Listen to the soundtrack here. Hitch didn’t make our list either, but that movie is a GOOD TIME. Another great soundtrack is from Dirty Dancing (from 1987, Lexy’s number 8). Check out the excellent soundtrack here on Spotify.
 
We’ve got comedies, dramas, rom-coms, and yes–a couple of space movies. Here are a few of our faves:
 
Dances With Wolves (stream it here on Amazon/MGM+)
So I Married An Axe Murderer (stream it here on Max)
Dirty Dancing (stream it here on Amazon)
Notting Hill (stream it here on Hulu)
Dumb and Dumber (rent or purchase here on Amazon)
The Wedding Singer (stream it here on Amazon)
The Joker (stream it here on Max)
 
…and for our top three, you’ll have to tune in!
 
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Thank you for listening, friends! Tell us what your favorite movies are, and if you’re into space movies! We'll talk to you again soon, and please remember–we love you more.
 

096 - Need Some Help With The Kids? Our Top 10 Mom Tips & Hacks

096 - Mom Tips Top 10
Hello, Bettys and Jacks! We hope your October/Spooky Season is not being squished into a big pile of crap! We had to get ourselves a little hyped-up to record today, but luckily we had our Bettys Podcast HYPE Playlist! Check it out here on Spotify.
 
Mary complains for a bit about the registration process for the lottery for tickets to the Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert in Salt Lake City. It’s frustrating, because it’s a lovely (and free!) concert every year. Check out this one from 2014 with the Muppets from Sesame Street. Alexis and Mary also talk a bit about Sesame Place and SeaWorld near San Diego, California.
 
We started this episode wanting to talk about movies (stay tuned for episode 97!), but ended up ad-libbing and sharing some really good Mom Tips/Hacks. We’ve got tips for newborns, teenagers, special needs, and everything in-between. If you’re struggling to communicate with younger kids, some sign language might help. We really liked Signing Time (especially the “My Day” video from Signing Time with Alex and Leah; it’s a little bit older, but extremely helpful!). Also, check out this playlist on YouTube–so much good stuff there! 
 
We’re also big fans of the 8-Second Hug. And please check out this TEDx Talk by Collin Kartchner. That’s good stuff.
 
And here are some of the books we mention: Cat in the Hat, Too Tight Benny, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, and Goodnight, Moon. 
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Thank you for listening, friends! We wanna know who you sat with at lunch today, and we hope we can normalize these hard conversations. We'll talk to you again soon, and please remember–we love you more.
 

095 - Swiftie Sisters: Talking About TSwift, and our Top 10(ish) Taylor Swift Songs

Hey, Lovers! We hope you're "doing fine, and looking fine.” Mary and Alexis welcome our sister Rebecca as a special guest on this episode to talk about our friend T. Swizzle. We went to see the Eras Tour Concert Film recently, so she’s been top of mind lately. Also, there is a lil’ bit of swearing on this episode, so be prepared for some Vigilante Sh*t (and the like). Rebecca’s favorite album is Red, Lexy’s favorite is Folklore, and apparently Mary’s favorite is 1989 (Taylor’s Version coming soon!).
 
We talk a little about her new relationship with Travis Kelce, and how lots of women are now Kansas City Chiefs fans, but a lot of our talk is about how she brings different generations together.
 
Check out our Taylor Swift Playlist here on Spotify
 
***We do not own the rights to any of the music snippets we play during this episode. Please don’t sue us, Taylor. We love you. ***
 
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Thank you for listening today! We hope you don’t cut bangs while you’re in crisis, and that you’ll support women who do. Thanks for indulging us in our current eras, and we'll talk to you again soon. And remember–we love you more.
 
“I don’t swear. Just sometimes.” –Lexy

094 - Vacation, All I Ever Wanted: The Bettys Top 10 Travel Adventures

Don’t we all love ‘too much Lexy?’ When you listen to the Bettys Podcast, you too can hear gems like, “Which side of the cactus is South?” 
 
Anyway, today Mary and Alexis are talking about some of our favorite (and if not favorite, then at least unforgettable) vacation memories. We’ve got some from Mount Rushmore, Venice, Mexico, Glacier National Park, Disneyland, and more!
 
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Thank you for listening today! Please tell us about some of your most memorable vacation adventures! We hope you can find magic in your travels, and manage to not lose any of your children. We'll talk to you again on Monday, and please remember that we love you more.

093 - Don’t Get Scammed! The Bettys Top 10 Dumb Things We’ve Done

Unfortunately, we’ve all been victims of scams and we’ve all done some dumb things. Today’s Top Ten are some stories that are either a) relatable, or b) should help you feel smarter than we are. Mary almost fell victim to a scammer in an attempt to get even more Stanley mugs (get your own Quencher here–this website is legit). Beware of Phishers (learn some tips on avoiding them here), think twice before you send money overseas via Western Union, accepting payment by check, or when a five-year-old tries to convince you of something ridiculous. But don’t overthink when ordering Jalapeno Poppers. Trust us. 
 
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Thank you for listening today! Let us know how you feel about our #1 scam! We hope you can learn from our mistakes (especially about adding too much salt to your potatoes). We'll talk to you again on Friday, and remember that we love you more.
 

092 - You Need a Hype Playlist. Here’s Lexy’s Top 10 (or so . . .)

We’re hooked on a feeling, Bettys and Jacks! As Alexis and Mary lead up to our 100th episode and one-year anniversary, we are continuing to do our 10 “Top Ten Lists,” and today it is some epic HYPE songs! This episode is a little chaotic, because we got a nation-wide phone alert, dogs barking, and a BeReal notification. Hmm . . . maybe we need to minimize distractions while we’re recording!
 
We’ve got Rihanna, Blackstreet, Lizzo, Adam Lambert, Tina Turner, Elton John, Queen, and TSwift, to name a few. Check out The Bettys Hype Playlist on Spotify here.
And here's the playlist on YouTube. You're welcome.
 
Our Better Betty Challenge for today is to come up with your own Hype List! Use ours as inspiration, but you know better than we do what songs make you excited, so make your own. And blast it the next time you need to get out of a funk! And share it with us. We wanna hear your favorites too!
 
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Thank you for listening today! We can’t wait to hear which songs pump you up. We’ll talk to you again soon, and remember that we love you more (. . . are you ready for it?).

091 - The Songs Are In Your Eyes: Mary’s Top 10 U2 Songs

It’s a Beautiful Day in October, Bettys and Jacks!! Alexis and Mary start off “Smoking With Jesus” (using Palo Santo), and we’re going to try and keep things light and fluffy for A Little While, leading up to our 100th episode! We’re going to do 10 “Top Ten Lists” (because 10 x 10 = 100, right? Because, Math). Mary has been Stuck In A Moment as a U2 fan for years, and has lots of opinions on them.
 
Mary also went to Las Vegas to see U2 at the Sphere in on opening night (read a review from Variety here). She talks about U2’s new single “Atomic City” (check out the video here), and gives her top 10 songs from the band.
 
Here’s a link to the New York Times article reviewing the concert at the Sphere. Here’s a link to Mary’s Top 10 U2 songs on YouTube, including some excellent live versions and fun extras. And here’s the link to Mary’s Ultimate U2 Playlist on Spotify. We hope you enjoy!
 
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Thank you for putting up with Mary’s nerding out on her favorite band. We hope you learned something, and that you’ll remember that we get to carry each other. We’ll talk to you again soon, and remember that Love is All We Have Left.

090 - Betty Byte: Hidden Talents, and Hints of What’s Coming

 
Let’s DO IT, Bettys!! We hope you’re ready for some tween-level humor and slightly naughty random conversation today; Alexis has been playing Pokémon Go to connect with Zeke, her 12-year-old, and Mary has perfected her ability to make anything sound dirty from her time working in the O.R.. So fair warning–the word “candies” may be ruined for you from here on out.
 
We’re still talking about Dan in Real Life, the 2007 movie starring Steve Carell, which you can stream here on Disney+. In the movie, Dan sings a cover of “Let My Love Open The Door” by Pete Townshend. Watch this sweet scene here. And we go into a few more of our adventures in Austin. 
 
Lexy and Mary also tease a little bit about what you’ll hear on our forthcoming Patreon. You’ll love it! (Patreon. Not Only Fans.)
 
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Thank you for being here today. Celebrate your own hidden talents, but please try to not be a “Murderer of Love.” We’ll see you on Monday, and remember that we love you more.

089 - The Stories We Tell Ourselves (Dan in Real Life)

Okay. “Do you remember the 21st of September”? We do, and it’s now on Mary and Lexy’s HYPE playlist (check it out on Spotify here!) We talk a little about how much we love the month of September, and its’ kick-into-gear vibe.
 
This song reminds Mary of one of her favorite movies: Dan in Real Life, the 2007 movie starring Steve Carrell, Juliette Binoche, and Dane Cook (stream it here on Disney+). Check out the hilarious scene here, where Dan is trying to not show his attraction to his brother’s girlfriend.
 
Mary talks about some of her car woes, including the most pathetic call to AAA. She tells herself the story that she’s “car-stupid,” and in the movie, Dan tells himself that his needs are less important than anyone else’s in the family. Sometimes things get awkward, and we don’t know how to navigate some of life’s situations. That can often lead to feelings of shame and rejection.
 
Here are some questions that might help you figure out if the stories that we’re telling ourselves are true:
 
Is it actually true? Would it be provable in court? What evidence would there be?
Are you projecting your thoughts onto others?
Who am I as a result of this story? How am I showing up?
If I change this thought/story, how would it make me feel?
Prepare to be surprised.
 
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“Don’t be held back with what should be. Just see what it is.” Mama Ximena’s tip-of-the-day is a great reminder to consider our thoughts and how they make us feel. Our hope is that we can help you in some way.  And we’d love to meet you! If you’re available to join us at the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Concert Film at the Cinemark in West Valley City, Utah (5412 High Market Drive), at 11:00am on Saturday October 14, 2023. Get your tickets here, and we’ll see you there! You are truly incredible, and we love you more.