Joy Alford-Brand is an attorney, author, public speaker and content creator. Joy graduated from Ohio State University College of Law in 1998. In 2014, she wrote her first book. The next year, she launched her first website, YouTube channel and social media presence. It was then that her new career as a content creator was born! A self-taught podcaster, Joy is passionate about helping people live their happiest and healthiest lives and uses podcasting to encourage women over 45 to live their best lives. She also likes to laugh, too! As a co-host of the Girlish Gurus podcast with her good friends Lorraine Miano and Susan Richardson, there is plenty of laughter and information in every episode.
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There’s nothing like spending time with our loved ones at #Thanksgiving. It always brings out the best in us, don’t you think? In this episode, we revisit a fun #Mondaynightfamilydinner where …
There’s nothing li…
There’s nothing like spending time with our loved ones at #Thanksgiving. It always brings out the best in us, don’t you think? In this episode, we revisit a fun #Mondaynightfamilydinner where we are planning who is bringing what for Thanksgiving and it’s nothing but confusion and laughs that we know you will enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/
Join Joy and Lorraine as they share an inspiring and fun idea they discovered in an article published in the Huffington Post by Megan Vered: I Wasn't Sure How To Celebrate Turning 70. Then I Sent An …
Join Joy and Lorrain…
Join Joy and Lorraine as they share an inspiring and fun idea they discovered in an article published in the Huffington Post by Megan Vered: I Wasn't Sure How To Celebrate Turning 70. Then I Sent An Email That Changed My Entire Year. Curious? Listen in now and get ready to be inspired! Your birthday celebrations may never be the same! Resources mentioned in this episode: I Wasn’t Sure How to Celebrate Turning 70. Then I Sent An Email That Changed My Entire Year GET OUR FREE CROCKTOBER RECIPE GUIDE DOWNLOAD: Crocktober - Girlish Gurus You can find us on social media or our website at: Instag…
Our hearts are heavy as we post this tribute to Al, at truly great and funny guy. We lost him last week and there are few things more difficult than losing someone you love. This is certainly no e…
Our hearts are heavy…
Our hearts are heavy as we post this tribute to Al, at truly great and funny guy. We lost him last week and there are few things more difficult than losing someone you love. This is certainly no exception. We are thankful for his laughter and light. We love him and we’ll miss him. Please join us as we honor him the best way we know how, with a classic episode about the man himself. #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/
The discussion continues: how our Gut Health matters for our physical and Mental Health, especially as women during the Menopause years. In this episode we share ways to improve yours! Gut health is…
The discussion conti…
The discussion continues: how our Gut Health matters for our physical and mental health, especially as women during the menopause years. In this episode we share ways to improve yours! Gut health is one of the top Google searches for women over 50. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: How can we keep our gut healthy? What is L-Glutamine? How Digestive Enzymes can help our gut What are Prebiotic foods? What are Probiotic foods? How does Menopause affect our gut health?Resources mentioned in this episode: s L-Glutamine Good for Your Gut? A Registered Dietitian Weighs In (eatingw…
Welcome to our funniest Halloween episode so far. Of all the Halloween stories we’ve told, this is definitely a favorite. Families can definitely be scary, especially when they take it upon them…
Welcome to our funni…
Welcome to our funniest Halloween episode so far. Of all the Halloween stories we’ve told, this is definitely a favorite. Families can definitely be scary, especially when they take it upon themselves to build a closet just for the family ham and no, we’re not talking about FrankenRon, lol! We know you’ll enjoy this episode as much as we do! Happy Halloween from all of us at Everyday Macaroni! We’ll be back soon with more fun episodes to share so stay tuned! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube …
Joy & Lorraine discuss how our Gut Health matters for our physical and mental health, especially as women during the menopause years. Gut health is one of the top Google searches for women over 50…
Joy & Lorraine d…
Joy & Lorraine discuss how our Gut Health matters for our physical and mental health, especially as women during the menopause years. Gut health is one of the top Google searches for women over 50. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: What is Gut Health? Why is our Gut Health so important? What does our Gut Health affect in our body? What are Prebiotics? Probiotics? Synbiotics? How do ultra processed foods affect our gut health? What is the Estrobolome? How does our Estrobolome affect symptoms of menopause?Resources mentioned in this episode: GET OUR FREE CROCKTOBER RECIPE G…
As we kick the holiday season off, we know you will enjoy part 2 of our first ever Halloween special, The Corpse Bride. There’s nothing scarier than a little parental guilt to start the holiday se…
As we kick the holid…
As we kick the holiday season off, we know you will enjoy part 2 of our first ever Halloween special, The Corpse Bride. There’s nothing scarier than a little parental guilt to start the holiday season, right? Here at Everyday Macaroni the podcast, we truly enjoy the holidays and for us, they begin with Halloween! We’ll be back soon with more fun episodes to share so stay tuned! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/
Joy & Lorraine had the pleasure of chatting with Alicia Jones. Since 2006 Alicia Jones, has helped transform the health and the lives of women over 50 through her fitness and weight loss strateg…
Joy & Lorraine h…
Joy & Lorraine had the pleasure of chatting with Alicia Jones. Since 2006 Alicia Jones, has helped transform the health and the lives of women over 50 through her fitness and weight loss strategies. Alicia is an expert featured in major outlets including Shape Magazine, VeryWellFit, and Aaptiv. She has a B.A in Kinesiology and adds many certifications to her list of qualifications, including National Coach of Canada (NCCP), Advanced Sports Nutrition, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Training Specialist: Canfit-pro and many others. If you want to learn more about her unique…
Since it’s officially sweater weather, we thought you would enjoy listening to one of our all-time favorite Everyday Macaroni stories. The tale of Death Takes a Taxi Ride is one of the stories tha…
Since it’s officia…
Since it’s officially sweater weather, we thought you would enjoy listening to one of our all-time favorite Everyday Macaroni stories. The tale of Death Takes a Taxi Ride is one of the stories that launched this podcast. We know you’ll enjoy revisiting it as much as we did! We’ll be back soon with more fun episodes to share so stay tuned! #sandwichgeneration spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/
In this episode, we discuss why menopause has become a topic of interest in the news, on social media and beyond. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://themagicofmenopause.com/ Menopause Is Fin…
In this episode, we …
In this episode, we discuss why menopause has become a topic of interest in the news, on social media and beyond. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://themagicofmenopause.com/ Menopause Is Finally Going Mainstream in Medicine | TIME Why Menopause Is Hot (At Least, For Brands) - primer The menopause moment: The rising visibility of ‘the change’ in UK news coverage - Shani Orgad, Catherine Rottenberg, 2024 (sagepub.com) Welcome to the Menopause Gold Rush - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Menopause Is Having a Moment - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Scientists Working on Drug to In…
While we take a little hiatus to rest up after a fun macaroni family vacation with 10 people and four dogs crammed into 1000 square feet, we thought you would enjoy this blast from our past! After a…
While we take a litt…
While we take a little hiatus to rest up after a fun macaroni family vacation with 10 people and four dogs crammed into 1000 square feet, we thought you would enjoy this blast from our past! After all, in the beginning… there was macaroni! Enjoy. We’ll be back soon with more fun episodes to share so stay tuned! #sandwichgeneration spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/
The discussion continues with a description of Biohacking supplements that can compliment our health routines for our ultimate menopause experience and longevity. Joy & Lorraine share their person…
The discussion conti…
The discussion continues with a description of Biohacking supplements that can compliment our health routines for our ultimate menopause experience and longevity. Joy & Lorraine share their personal supplement regimen. *Note: This is for educational purposes only. It is not meant as medical advice. If you are experiencing any health concerns, please check with your healthcare provider. Before trying any of the Biohacking techniques or supplements discussed, please check with your healthcare provider as well. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: L Theanine L Acetyl Car…
Hello #sandwichgeneration friends! On this episode of #everydaymacaroni we dive deep into Lita’s pain management technique and her aversion to hearing aids. There’s never a dull moment around …
Hello #sandwichgener…
Hello #sandwichgeneration friends! On this episode of #everydaymacaroni we dive deep into Lita’s pain management technique and her aversion to hearing aids. There’s never a dull moment around here so come and join us for #MondayNightDinner and if you want to see the extended version with the dogs, you can check us out on our YouTube channel, too! #comedy #familyfun #guesswhatsfordinner Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/
The discussion continues with a description of Biohacking supplements that can compliment our health routines for our ultimate menopause experience and longevity. Joy & Lorraine share their person…
The discussion conti…
The discussion continues with a description of Biohacking supplements that can compliment our health routines for our ultimate menopause experience and longevity. Joy & Lorraine share their personal supplement regimen. *Note: This is for educational purposes only. It is not meant as medical advice. If you are experiencing any health concerns, please check with your healthcare provider. Before trying any of the Biohacking techniques or supplements discussed, please check with your healthcare provider as well. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: Omega 3 fatty acid Vitamin d K2 …
Just when you thought dinner couldn’t get any better, we roll out what is possibly the #worstmealever #swisscheesepizza in this latest #podcast episode of #everydaymacaroni. And let’s not forget…
Just when you though…
Just when you thought dinner couldn’t get any better, we roll out what is possibly the #worstmealever #swisscheesepizza in this latest #podcast episode of #everydaymacaroni. And let’s not forget the fun Dracula-style rant about food that we know you will get a kick out of. Pull up a chair and we’ll fix you a plate! #comedy #familyfun #sandwichgeneration Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/
Joy & Lorraine continue their discussion about the recent research and techniques related to biohacking our health for longevity, especially for menopausal women. In this episode they share the to…
Joy & Lorraine c…
Joy & Lorraine continue their discussion about the recent research and techniques related to biohacking our health for longevity, especially for menopausal women. In this episode they share the tools they personally have used. *Note: This is for educational purposes only. It is not meant as medical advice. If you are experiencing any health concerns, please check with your healthcare provider. Before trying any of the BioHack techniques discussed, please check with your healthcare provider as well. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: Infrared Saunas Vibration Plate Lumen Oura…
In this episode, we take a stroll down memory lane and discuss a topic that seems very relevant to the #sandwichgeneration crowd, the devil and his lettuce! While we are shuttling our elderly betwee…
In this episode, we …
In this episode, we take a stroll down memory lane and discuss a topic that seems very relevant to the #sandwichgeneration crowd, the devil and his lettuce! While we are shuttling our elderly between appointments, cooking meals and taking the dog to the vet, we are still having fun talking about the craziest things. Come join us as we make each other laugh at Monday night family dinner! #comedy #familyfun #devilslettuce Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/
Joy & Lorraine share the recent research and techniques related to biohacking our health for longevity, especially for menopausal women. *Note: This is for educational purposes only. It is not mea…
Joy & Lorraine s…
Joy & Lorraine share the recent research and techniques related to biohacking our health for longevity, especially for menopausal women. *Note: This is for educational purposes only. It is not meant as medical advice. If you are experiencing any health concerns, please check with your healthcare provider. Before trying any of the BioHack techniques discussed, please check with your healthcare provider as well. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: What is Biohacking? What are some of the most popular science and research-based BioHacking techniques? Resources mentioned i…