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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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…
Welcome to our first official #MilitarySalute episode! If you don’t know already, we have a lot of family members who have served and we are thankful for our troops, here at Everyday Macaroni. C…
Welcome to our first…
Welcome to our first official #MilitarySalute episode! If you don’t know already, we have a lot of family members who have served and we are thankful for our troops, here at Everyday Macaroni. Come along and join us on this extra special episode where we celebrate the #fourthofJuly and #Americana. It’s summer time and we are ready to celebrate! #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 love this episode! GLIMMERS! What are they? Glimmers are the opposite of triggers. Glimmers are tiny moments that bring us happiness and joy! Join us as we share what they are, an…
Joy & Lorraine l…
Joy & Lorraine love this episode! GLIMMERS! What are they? Glimmers are the opposite of triggers. Glimmers are tiny moments that bring us happiness and joy! Join us as we share what they are, and where and how to find them!Some of the key topics of the discussion include: • What exactly is a Glimmer? • Who can benefit from Glimmers? • How do Glimmers work? • 5 Ways to Find Glimmers • The Polyvagal Theory Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Polyvagal-Theory-Therapy-Interpersonal-Neurobiology/dp/0393712370https://positivepsychology.com/polyvagal-theory…
As promised in the last episode, we continue discussing the toenail situation at El Rancho Brando. We also come up with some bright ideas about how to manage your elderly loved ones including Joy’…
As promised in the l…
As promised in the last episode, we continue discussing the toenail situation at El Rancho Brando. We also come up with some bright ideas about how to manage your elderly loved ones including Joy’s fantasy app, the bend over retractor and a possible EDM old people management certificate program. The laughs just keep on coming in this episode and you wont want to miss it! #comedy #familyfun #sandwichgeneration Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/
We continue with Part Two of what we believe are powerful episodes! Do you feel Worthy? Joy & Lorraine take a deep dive into what it means to feel worthy vs. having self-confidence. They share the…
We continue with Par…
We continue with Part Two of what we believe are powerful episodes! Do you feel Worthy? Joy & Lorraine take a deep dive into what it means to feel worthy vs. having self-confidence. They share their own life experiences as they discuss highlights of several chapters from this New York Times Bestseller by Jamie Kern Lima. WORTHY: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life. This topic will be covered in two parts. Be sure to listen to Part One as well! Some of the key topics of the discussion include: The 4 Keys to Fulfillment: Self-worth, self-confidence, growth and contribution.…
If you’re a Gen Xer with elderly parents and young adult children, this episode is for you. While we are still full of sparkling dinner conversation from our Monday night family dinners, we are al…
If you’re a Gen Xe…
If you’re a Gen Xer with elderly parents and young adult children, this episode is for you. While we are still full of sparkling dinner conversation from our Monday night family dinners, we are also quick with the 80’s song references (a little Red Red Wine, anyone?), as well as a discussion of Latin and the Greek alphabet. This episode has everything a #sandwichgeneration #genxer could possibly want! #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/
What we believe is a powerful episode! Do you feel Worthy? Joy & Lorraine take a deep dive into what it means to feel worthy vs. having self-confidence. They share their own life experiences as th…
What we believe is a…
What we believe is a powerful episode! Do you feel Worthy? Joy & Lorraine take a deep dive into what it means to feel worthy vs. having self-confidence. They share their own life experiences as they discuss highlights of several chapters from this New York Times Bestseller by Jamie Kern Lima. WORTHY: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life. This topic will be covered in two parts. Stay tuned for Part Two! Some of the key topics of the discussion include: What is Self-Worth? What is Self-confidence How has the fear of rejection and failure impacted your life in all areas so fa…
We are a family friendly show but that doesn’t mean we aren’t inappropriate once in a while. If you are #caregiver #genx or a member of the #sandwichgeneration then this episode is for you. We…
We are a family frie…
We are a family friendly show but that doesn’t mean we aren’t inappropriate once in a while. If you are #caregiver #genx or a member of the #sandwichgeneration then this episode is for you. We talk about being inappropriate and telling jokes around the dinner table, anything for a few laughs as we keep navigating all the fun experiences of caring for our elderly parents. #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/
There are numerous articles and studies that have been done touting the health benefits of women gathering in a supportive and inclusive environment. In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine…
There are numerous a…
There are numerous articles and studies that have been done touting the health benefits of women gathering in a supportive and inclusive environment. In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine chat about the reasons you may want to connect with your own circle of girlfriends including joining a women’s circle or attending a retreat especially curated for women. It just may lead to a longer, healthier & happier life! Some of the key topics of the discussion include: The Health Benefits of Women Gathering including: Creating a supportive environment Promoting Emotional Well-Bei…
There is a lot to do at Everyday Macaroni headquarters, these days. If you have elderly parents that you are helping, there’s always work to do, including personal grooming tasks like cutting toen…
There is a lot to do…
There is a lot to do at Everyday Macaroni headquarters, these days. If you have elderly parents that you are helping, there’s always work to do, including personal grooming tasks like cutting toenails and making meals. If you are a #caregiver or a member of the #sandwichgeneration you will appreciate the laughs we all share as we navigate the ups and downs of caring for our elderly parents. #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/