Sisters Social Call

Stacey and Krista Ursulescu

Stacey and Krista are two average Canadian sisters in their 40s with pretty average lives but with plenty to say! Join us as we dive into all the twists and turns life throws our way with the humor and grace only sisters can bring. We keep it real but lighthearted, sharing everything from our health journeys, fitness, travel, money, and childhood memories. We will end our podcast each week with our wellness check-in with our regular segment Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Expect lots of laughs and relatable moments with the two sisters you didn't know you had.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 75: The Menopause Diaries - Real Talk, Real Symptoms

    Episode Summar In this episode, Stacey and Krista share their personal journeys through perimenopause and menopause, discussing symptoms, treatments. They also explore the importance of open conversations and ongoing education about women's health during these life stages. Keywords Perimenopause, menopause, women's health, hormone therapy, aging, health journey, societal perceptions, open conversations Resources The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Merch Announcement 01:50 Stacey's Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Diagnosis 04:23 Krista's Perimenopause Start 07:12 Cognitive Changes and Memory Issues 08:48 The Role of Supplements and Nutrition 11:10 Navigating Conversations about Menopause 13:49 The Impact of Alcohol on Menopausal Symptoms 16:52 Physical Changes and Symptoms of Menopause 20:20 Navigating Menopause: Supplements and Health Strategies 23:21 Personal Health Journeys: Cholesterol and Self-Care 25:21 Understanding Body Changes: Strength and Composition 27:09 Hormone Replacement Therapy: Long-Term Considerations 28:13 Peaks, Pits, and Plans Connect with Us!  We love hearing from you We share more of our lives and extra behind the scenes content on our Instagram account Instagram and Threads: @sisterssocialcall   Krista Pura Vida Hair Co.  FB: https://www.facebook.com/krista.ursulescu?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr Insta: @krista_ursulescu Tiktok @kristaursulescu   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristaursulescu?_t=ZM-8t1KmIzGEVy&_r=1 Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ   Stacey www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170   Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

    45 min

  2. Jun 8

    Episode 74: The Thrill of Thrifting and Garage Saleing

    Episode Summary Krista and Stacey share their passion for thrifting, garage sailing, and recycling, exploring how these hobbies contribute to their sustainable lifestyle and community connection. They discuss tips, funny stories, and the environmental benefits of secondhand shopping, inspiring listeners to embrace thrifting and treasure hunting. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords Thrifting, garage saleing, Facebook Marketplace, dumpster diving, recycling, sustainable living, community, deals, secondhand shopping, tips Chapters Chapters 00:00 The Thrill of Thrifting and Garage Sales 03:24 Thrifting and Garage Sailing Wishlists 06:51 Finding Deals: Stories from the Sales 13:04 Sustainable Shopping: Reusing and Recycling 14:06 Tips and Tricks for Staying Focused when Thrifting 17:20 Gardening and Plant Exchanges: A New Kind of Thrifting 18:28 Garage Sale Tips and Tricks 20:31 Peaks, Pits and Plans Connect with Us!  We love hearing from you We share more of our lives and extra behind the scenes content on our Instagram account Instagram and Threads: @sisterssocialcall Krista Pura Vida Hair Co.  FB: https://www.facebook.com/krista.ursulescu?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr Insta: @krista_ursulescu Tiktok @kristaursulescu   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristaursulescu?_t=ZM-8t1KmIzGEVy&_r=1 Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ   Stacey www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170   Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

    38 min

  3. Jun 1

    Episode 73: Current Faves - Podcasts on our Playlists

    Show Notes Template Episode Summary In this episode, Krista and Stacey share the podcasts they are listening to just in time for you to create your summer must-listen-to playlists.  They discuss their favourite health podcasts, podcasts that are topping the Canadian charts, and other Canadian podcasts they are binging. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords Health podcasts, Top 10 Podcasts in Canada, Canadian podcasts, independent podcasts Chapters 00:00 Summer Vibes and Podcast Introductions 01:35 Exploring Health Podcasts 05:37 Top Podcasts in Canada 11:50 Canadian Content and Fun Recommendations 17:59 Peaks, Pits, and Plans   Here are the podcasts we are listening to! Psychology Unplugged with Dr. Corey Nigro unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver The Tamsen Show with Tamsn Fadal The Resetter Podcast by Dr. Mindy Pelz Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett Moonshots F*ck Buddies Podcast Canardian hosted by Katie Laur Big in Canada Sickboy In Her Defence with Jana Pruden   Connect with Us!  We love hearing from you We share more of our lives and extra behind the scenes content on our Instagram account Instagram and Threads: @sisterssocialcall   Krista Pura Vida Hair Co.  FB: https://www.facebook.com/krista.ursulescu?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr Insta: @krista_ursulescu Tiktok @kristaursulescu   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristaursulescu?_t=ZM-8t1KmIzGEVy&_r=1 Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ   Stacey www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170   Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

    31 min

  4. May 25

    Episode 72: Digging in to Garden Season

    Episode Summary This episode covers gardening tips, planting schedules, and yard projects for spring. Krista and Stacey share their experiences, zone info, and plans for their gardens and yards, offering practical advice for gardeners of all levels. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords Gardening, planting schedule, moon phases, gardening tips, spring planting, gardening zones, garden projects Chapters 00:00 Feedback on Episode 71: Can Men and Women Just Be Friends? 03:07 The Gardening Season Begins 04:11 Understanding Plant Hardiness Zones 07:54 Timing Your Planting with the Moon 13:08 Personal Gardening Experiences and Experiments 24:02 Yard Work Projects and Home Improvements 29:58 Peaks,  Pits, and Plans Connect with Us!  We love hearing from you We share more of our lives and extra behind the scenes content on our Instagram account Instagram and Threads: @sisterssocialcall   Krista Pura Vida Hair Co.  FB: https://www.facebook.com/krista.ursulescu?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr Insta: @krista_ursulescu Tiktok @kristaursulescu   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristaursulescu?_t=ZM-8t1KmIzGEVy&_r=1 Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ   Stacey www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170   Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

    41 min

  5. May 18

    Episode 71: Can Men and Women Just be Friends?

    Episode Summary This episode explores the complex dynamics of friendships between men and women, both when single and within a committed relationships. Krista and Stacey share personal stories, insights, and perspectives on maintaining platonic friendships, navigating boundaries, and fostering trust. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords Friendships, men and women, relationships, boundaries, trust, platonic, dating, insecurity, communication Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context 00:46 Exploring Friendships with the Opposite Sex 03:59 Personal Experiences with Male Friends 08:06 Navigating Friendships in Relationships 10:01 Challenges of Being Single and Making Friends 14:41 The Complexity of Friendships and Attraction 17:45 Transparency and Trust in Relationships 21:00 Peaks, Pits, and Plans Kenny Chaplin - Former world-record holder Kenny Chaplin reflects on a lifetime of tree planting, which eventually led to a career in the film industry. Connect with Us!  We love hearing from you We share more of our lives and extra behind the scenes content on our Instagram account Instagram and Threads: @sisterssocialcall Krista Pura Vida Hair Co.  FB: https://www.facebook.com/krista.ursulescu?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr Insta: @krista_ursulescu Tiktok @kristaursulescu   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristaursulescu?_t=ZM-8t1KmIzGEVy&_r=1 Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ   Stacey www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170   Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay

    39 min

  6. May 11

    Episode 70: Why People Choose Celibacy

    Episode Summary On this episode, Stacey and Krista explore the multifaceted concept of celibacy, its reasons, misconceptions, and personal journeys. This episode features honest insights into why individuals choose celibacy, how it impacts their lives, and the importance of communication and understanding. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords celibacy, personal development, relationships, communication, spiritual journey, healing, lifestyle choice Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Celibacy 03:26 Understanding Celibacy: Definitions and Reasons 04:08 Personal Experiences with Celibacy 07:53 The Role of Communication in Celibacy 10:16 Challenges and Misconceptions of Celibacy 12:01 Exploring the Gray Areas of Celibacy 19:30 Final Thoughts on Celibacy and Personal Choice 20:45 Peaks, Pits, and Plan Resources  Puzzlers!  This is for you.  Check out Magic Puzzle Company. https://magicpuzzlecompany.com/ Connect with Us!  We love hearing from you We share more of our lives and extra behind the scenes content on our Instagram account Instagram and Threads: @sisterssocialcall   Krista Pura Vida Hair Co.  FB: https://www.facebook.com/krista.ursulescu?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr Insta: @krista_ursulescu Tiktok @kristaursulescu   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristaursulescu?_t=ZM-8t1KmIzGEVy&_r=1 Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ   Stacey www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170     Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords Use the AI generated list in Riverside and edit as required Chapters Use the AI generated time stamps in Riverside FM Resources Include links to resources and websites stated in podcast.   Connect with Us!  We love hearing from you We share more of our lives and extra behind the scenes content on our Instagram account Instagram and Threads: @sisterssocialcall   Krista Pura Vida Hair Co.  FB: https://www.facebook.com/krista.ursulescu?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr Insta: @krista_ursulescu Tiktok @kristaursulescu   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristaursulescu?_t=ZM-8t1KmIzGEVy&_r=1 Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ   Stacey www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170   Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

    37 min

  7. May 4

    Episode 69: Spiraling into Conspiracy Theories

    Episode Summary Join Stacey and Krista as they explore popular conspiracy theories like moon landing hoaxes, flat earth, and the Illuminati, sharing their perspectives and insights into why these theories persist and what they reveal about human psychology. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords Conspiracy theories, moon landing, flat earth, Illuminati, psychology, community, beliefs, science, skepticism Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory 04:24 The Flat Earth Theory 10:30 Understanding Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories 16:35 Peaks, pits, and plans Resources Sciene is AMAZING! GO check out the Nasa Lunar Reconnaisane Orbiter Camera for featured sites including all the Apollo landing sites.  But if you are into this sort of thing, check out the podcast Conspiracy Theories, if you want to continue down this rabbit hole.   Connect with Us!  We love hearing from you We share more of our lives and extra behind the scenes content on our Instagram account Instagram and Threads: @sisterssocialcall   Krista Pura Vida Hair Co.  FB: https://www.facebook.com/krista.ursulescu?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr Insta: @krista_ursulescu Tiktok @kristaursulescu   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristaursulescu?_t=ZM-8t1KmIzGEVy&_r=1 Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ   Stacey www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170   Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

    33 min

  8. Apr 27

    Episode 68: Books that Changed our Lives

    Episode Summary Back in February, friend of the podcast, Jannike (@eat.run.reiki), suggested that Krista and Stacey do an episode on books that changed their lives. In this episode, they explore books that have profoundly impacted their lives, challenging their perspectives and fostering growth. They share personal stories about how these books influenced their understanding of vulnerability, belonging, spirituality, and self-discovery, offering listeners valuable insights and recommendations. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords Books that change lives, personal growth, vulnerability, belonging, spirituality, self-discovery, book recommendations, Brené Brown, The Celestine Prophecy, Man's Search for Meaning, The Giving Tree Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Books that Changed our Lives 01:23 Brené Brown's Impact 06:15 The Celestine Prophecy 08:58 Classic Children's Literature and Life Lessons 13:25 Peaks, pits, and plans Resources The books that changed Stacey's Life The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Start with Why by Simon Sinek The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho The books that changed Krista's Life Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown The Giving Tree by Shel Siverstein The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer The books that changed Jannike's Life A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Author Matt Haig  Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman The Courage to be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perserverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman   Connect with Us!  We love hearing from you We share more of our lives and extra behind the scenes content on our Instagram account Instagram and Threads: @sisterssocialcall   Krista Pura Vida Hair Co.  FB: https://www.facebook.com/krista.ursulescu?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr Insta: @krista_ursulescu Tiktok @kristaursulescu   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristaursulescu?_t=ZM-8t1KmIzGEVy&_r=1 Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ   Stacey www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170   Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

    30 min
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About

Stacey and Krista are two average Canadian sisters in their 40s with pretty average lives but with plenty to say! Join us as we dive into all the twists and turns life throws our way with the humor and grace only sisters can bring. We keep it real but lighthearted, sharing everything from our health journeys, fitness, travel, money, and childhood memories. We will end our podcast each week with our wellness check-in with our regular segment Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Expect lots of laughs and relatable moments with the two sisters you didn't know you had.

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  • Creator
    Stacey and Krista Ursulescu
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Sisters Social Call

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