#438 - Book Club: My Friends by Fedrik Backman

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Danielle and Busby are back to catch up after another season working together on Free Bert! We talk about what made Season 2 feel so different, the amazing crew behind the show, women in leadership, and what life is really like working in the film industry. Then we get into finding love later in life, embracing being single, empty nesting, and figuring out who you are outside of your job.  Sponsors Vinted - ready to clean out your closet and make some extra money? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing. Coveron - One scam can cost you everything - use code wife  for up to 20% off at https://coveron.com/wife Our Next book club will be Forty Love by Jane Costello Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dNGz8B Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9798992427684 Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bert joins me for another Q&A, We talk about dating someone older, navigating difficult family dynamics, feeling stuck in life, parenting, anxiety, and learning how to trust yourself through every stage of life. Sponsors BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/WIFE. DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code WOTP. Our Next book club will be Forty Love by Jane Costello Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dNGz8B Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9798992427684 Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy Strgar, founder of Good Clean Love, joined me for a conversation about women's health and intimacy. We talked about hormones, menopause, the vaginal microbiome, and why so many women struggle to find real answers and support. Wendy shared her personal journey and the work she's doing to help women feel more confident, connected, and comfortable in their own bodies. I learned so much from this conversation, and I hope you will too. Good Clean Love is offering WOTP listeners 15% off their entire order. Limited to one use per customer. https://goodcleanlove.com/WOTP Sponsors Coveron - One scam can cost you everything — protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code wife at https://coveron.com/wife Shopify - https://shopify.com/wife Our Next book club will be Forty Love by Jane Costello Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dNGz8B Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9798992427684 Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Part 2 of our Girl Scout series! Cathy, Kirsten, and I reminisce about the unforgettable trips, the life skills we taught our girls, what we'd change about the Girl Scouts organization, and the moments that reminded us why every year was worth it. If you missed Part 1, be sure to check it out first. Then come back and join us as we wrap up one of the most meaningful chapters of our lives Sponsors Coveron - One scam can cost you everything - use code wife  for up to 20% off at https://coveron.com/wife Ro - Go to https://ro.co/WIFE to see if you qualify. Our Next book club will be Forty Love by Jane Costello Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dNGz8B Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9798992427684 Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 15 incredible years, our Girl Scout journey has officially come to an end. In our first part of looking back, we share what made our troop different, the traditions we'll never forget, and why consistency, kindness, and showing up for each other may have been the greatest lessons of all. Stay tuned for part two. Sponsors Coveron - One scam can cost you everything - use code wife  for up to 76% off at https://coveron.com/wife DraftKings - Download the app now and sign up with code WOTP to claim ONE THOUSAND FLEX SPINS on your choice of slots! The Crown is Yours. In partnership with DraftKings Casino. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Please play responsibly. 21+ only. Shopify - Sign up for your free trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife Our Next book club will be Forty Love by Jane Costello Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dNGz8B Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9798992427684 Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Halpern joins me to talk about his new mystery novel, Get Lost, and the winding path that led him to writing it. We discuss the inspiration behind the book, crafting a mystery, and why fiction gave him the freedom to tell a completely different kind of story. Justin also looks back on the viral success of Sh*t My Dad Says, how posting his dad's hilarious one-liners on Twitter changed his life, and the lasting impact his father has had on his writing and sense of humor. Get Justin Halpern’s book Get Lost https://amzn.to/4dNGz8B https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9798992427684 Sponsor BetterHelp - Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/wife Our Next book club will be Forty Love by Jane Costello Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dNGz8B Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9798992427684 Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're discussing My Friends by Fredrik Backman and once again, we didn't all have the same opinion. We talk about what we loved, what didn't quite work for us, and why this bestselling novel has connected with so many readers. Along the way, we dive into friendship, found family, parenting, grief, and the moments in the book that sparked the biggest conversations around the table. Our Next book club will be Forty Love by Jane Costello Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dNGz8B Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9798992427684 Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another Q&A! This week I'm answering your questions about burnout, self-confidence, dating, relationships, grief, and how to stay true to yourself through every season of life. Sponsor Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife  Our Next book club will be My Friends by Fredrik Backman Amazon - https://amzn.to/4u33YsT Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781982112820 Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I welcome back Danese Rexroad for a one-year check-in on my friends’ menopause health journey. Stacey and Cathy share what they've learned over the last year from bloodwork and hormone therapy to perimenopause symptoms, energy levels, sleep, and learning how to prioritize our own health. They share what's improved, what's still challenging, and why this process has been much more of a marathon than a sprint. Danese discusses why so many women are told their symptoms are just part of aging, how hormone health is deeply connected to overall wellness, and why feeling heard by your healthcare provider can make all the difference. Ways2Well is offering my listeners 10% off Comprehensive Bloodwork Health Tests, Supplements, and Peptides. Use code: WOTP https://ways2well.com/?ref=WOTP Follow Ways2Well and Danese https://www.instagram.com/saima_danese https://ways2well.com/ Sponsor Ro - Go to https://ro.co/WIFE to see if you qualify for GLP-1 treatment on Ro. Our Next book club will be My Friends by Fredrik Backman Amazon - https://amzn.to/4u33YsT Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781982112820 Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices