Listen & Learn (or Not)
Welcome to Listen & Learn (or Not) featuring Laurie Hardie, Claire, and Anna D. These three amigas may not have much in common, but they don't mind sharing their different points of views. Follow them and share their journey with real-life everyday struggles, quirky people stories, random conversations, and, occasionally, some heavy topics, too. Come listen & learn a thing or two with us! Or not...we're not forcing you.
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Brave Enough to Be the Light
It was an Inauguration Day very much different from those that came before it! Join Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire for a roundtable of the speeches, the fashions, the masks, the visuals, the music (Gaga! Garth!), the cleaning guy, and...
53 min
102
Has It Only Been a Week?
It’s been one week since the events at the US Capitol. Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire review what they’ve each been hearing, seeing, and feeling; as usual they each have a different take! With that, we discuss the different types of power,...
33 min
103
Living Through History
Today’s podcast happened to be taped as protestors were violently invading the US Capitol building during what, in most presidential election years, is a rather mundane event: counting electoral college ballots. Join Coach Laurie, Anna...
43 min
104
It’s The End of the Year As We Know It and We F...
What did Anna accidentally post on Facebook that she didn’t want anyone to see?! On the last LLON for the year (and don’t let the door hit you on the way out, 2020!), join Coach Laurie, Anna D, and Claire as they talk about whether Facebook...
39 min
105
Will You Accept This Rose? Oooor Not.
Well that was quick: Coach Laurie, Anna D, and Claire have done a one-week-180 on whether they would take the new Covid vaccine. And now that that’s out-of-the-way, Anna and Claire can focus on their REAL goal for 2021: getting Laurie to...
52 min
106
Don’t Let the "Should" Hit the Fan
All those things you tell yourself not to do - do you do them to other people? This week Anna, Claire and Coach Laurie talk about the Art of Giving Advice. Also, Adult Bullying is a real thing, and it just happened on the national stage...
47 min
107
Drug Abuse Recovery: Keeping Hope Alive
Life Coach Laurie, Aunt Claire and Anna D get into a serious and important discussion about helping people in your life who are recovering from drug addiction. They also get into the Mandalorian withOUT spoilers! They find out about a Buddy...
39 min
108
Dolly Parton: Musical Marvel, Pandemic Savior. ...
This is our most musical episode yet...could be because we want to celebrate legendary singer/songwriter/actress/author, Dolly Parton, who may also be our reigning pandemic savior of 2020! Also, Claire has a mullet! Do we love her new do?...
40 min
109
Let’s Talk About Everything But That One Thing
If you’re tired of staring at colored maps, boy do we have a show for you! Join Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire as they talk about whether dogs care about the time change as well as: mullets, wigs, candy, Maury, crayons, the Mandalorian,...
62 min
110
I’m Not Sure But I Think I May Be Overthinking
If you’re not entirely sure whether you’re an overthinker, chances are you’re probably an overthinker. Join Coach Laurie, Anna D, and Claire as they (over) think that through. Also: does your spouse listen to your advice or do you have...
40 min
111
If Only Hallmark Ran Tinder
Would having a questionnaire on a first date save you some trouble down the road? And once you get to marriage talk, ladies, are you planning to change your name? Join Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire as they discuss Modern Love! Also -...
44 min
112
13 Clowns Walk Under a Ladder
Are you superstitious? What scary movies actually scare you? And be honest: how do you really feel about clowns? Join Coach Laurie, Anna D, and Claire as we get into the Halloween Spirit with our Costume and Trick-or-Treat strategies for...
43 min
113
When Seymour Butts Met Amanda Huggnkiss
What makes you laugh uncontrollably like a 10-year-old? Join Anna D, Coach Laurie, and Claire as they review the funniest stuff they saw and heard this week. Plus, it’s bad enough Halloween is still up in the air, but are malls now rethinking...
41 min
114
Chutes and Spatters
With Spider Season in full force, we wanna know: are you a killer or do you do catch-and-release? Also: what, if anything, did we learn from the first Presidential debate? How are you planning to handle Halloween this year? And have you...
38 min
115
Hey, You, Put on Some Pants!
If you think accidentally walking in front of your spouse’s work Zoom in your jammies is bad, wait ‘til you hear what a teacher is begging of parents from her school Zoom! Join Coach Laurie, Anna D, and Claire as they also discuss the incredibly...
36 min
116
Character Still Counts But Speling Duznt Anymoor
Do spelling and punctuation matter anymore? Can your kids write in cursive? And what year was MCMLXXVI? Join Coach Laurie, Anna D, and Claire as they discuss how the English language is evolving. Also: a Sports Talk Show host told a famous...
31 min
117
What The F-F-Fire Season!
It’s been a scary and smoky week all across The West. How have you handled the smoke in the air? And does your family have a plan if you were ever told to evacuate? Also: “pivot!” is not just an order for moving a giant couch down the stairs...
37 min
118
Can I Get This Screen Shot in Wallet Size?
It’s Back to School time! Is it any easier this time around now that you’re more prepared? What about high schoolers that should be starting a whole new life adventure but are still at the kitchen table? Also, are you and your partner closer...
37 min
119
In Eye of the Storm
Even our “new normal” isn’t normal anymore, as part of the country deals with a never-before-seen-weather phenomenon while another grapples with our continuing cycle of racial inequality. But on the bright side, bagpipers can now be well-protected...
44 min
120
Watermelon Wishes and Radio Dreams
Is it just a “quarantine wish” to have Brad Pitt and Harry Styles together in a movie? What happens if you have to go potty while you’re on a really important phone call? And do you remember your very first day on the job in your career?...
39 min
121
School Room vs School Zoom and You’re Never Too...
How are you dealing with the decisions on whether school is going to be in-person or online? Why do you suppose the US seems to have a higher rate of Covid-19 than the rest of the world? And is it ever too late in life to change your career...
37 min
122
Life is Pain Management is Appreciating the Goo...
Anna is without Life Coach Laurie and Claire this week. What is she to do? She brings in a special guest and they talk about life in the Covid months, its ups, its downs, and coming to terms that, without pain, you don't understand...
22 min
123
From Savannah to Toledo with a stop in Denver a...
Discover where Claire Laurie and Anna are from. Guess who hasn't seen Mary Poppins? And around the horn with mostly movie quotes to get you through the week.
41 min
124
Can Covid-19 Spread by Farting? Seattle Will Be...
Can Covid-19 spread by farting? Seattle's new NHL name has been announced: Kraken. That means we'll be Krak-ah-lackin'!! Also, Claire is moving...and moving's not fun!!!
29 min
125
Can Theater Survive Covid-19? & Beware of Twitt...
Claire, Life Coach Laurie, and Anna D talk about whether or not live theater can survive the coronavirus. They warn you about hackers on Twitter. And did you know Life Coach Laurie is also a recovery coach? Neither did we!!
35 min