Everyday Macaroni

Joy Alford-Brand

This podcast is all about our fun, family adventures as a modern, blended family.

  1. 6D AGO

    The "D" Word with Lisa Johnson

    Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we thought we would have a fun chat with Lisa Johnson, high conflict divorce coach, advocate, author and podcaster!  If you or someone you know is navigating a difficult divorce, this episode is the one for you.  It is full of information about what it is like to go through a difficult divorce while helping your children stay grounded and happy.  We start with Lisa’s story as she discusses her own history and experience with the legal system before establishing a coaching business to help others with the same process.  Lisa is a positive person with a knack for distilling a tough topic into relatable techniques designed to help you navigate the legal system with your sanity intact. You can find Lisa and her partner, Chris Barry, here: Website  https://beentheregotout.com/ Book  https://a.co/d/70gn92q Podcast  https://beentheregotout.buzzsprout.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/been_there_got_out/ YT https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThereGotOut Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/BeenThereGotOut Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

    1h 3m
  2. 11/17/2025

    Eating the Universe - A Conversation with Stephanie Cotsirilos

    As we get ready for Thanksgiving, I don’t think we could have a better guest on the show than Stephanie Cotsirilos, actor, author, lawyer and just a lovely person with so many amazing stories to tell.  While Stephanie says the themes underlying her stories are assimilation, displacement and injustice, I think if you look closely enough you will also hear something else.  You will see she is profoundly grateful for her family, her life and her amazing education that took her from Brown to Broadway and beyond! As you sit down to eat with family, loved ones or friends, take a minute to reflect on the universal truths that we are more alike than we are different and that as a part of the human family, we all deserve justice and equality.  I’m so proud of this episode and our conversation with Stephanie.  We know you will enjoy it and please make sure to support her by getting your own copy of her amazing book, My Xanthi. Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/ https://www.stephaniecotsirilos.com/ https://www.instagram.com/scotsirilos/ https://www.facebook.com/Stephanie.Cotsirilos.Author/

    1h 10m
  3. 11/02/2025

    The Mama Gut, A Bag of Doughnuts & Learning to Thrive

    This episode is very important to all of us here at Everyday Macaroni because we have personal experience with complex kids and how they spice up the family dynamic, in such a good way!  Michelle Choairy is one amazing woman with an incredible story that begins in Brazil and is still ongoing as she is living in California, raising a family with a complex kid and embarking on her mission as an advocate for families in her same situation. You will not want to miss this inspiring story of a mom who uses her own amazing experience to help others navigate life with complex kids.  Thank you, Michelle for sharing your journey with us and for all that you do! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Choairym Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.choairy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellechoairy/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@michelle.choairy   Website: www.specialeducationconcierge.com Book-a-Call: https://specialeducationconcierge.com/sec-book-a-call

    1h 12m
  4. 10/16/2025

    Fours Just Want to Have Fun – Double Birth Orders & How to Simplify Your Life

    Do you have siblings you are always arguing with or are you an only child who likes to hang out with your parents?  Have you ever wondered why your older brother or sister is bossy or your little sister refuses to take anything seriously?  If you’ve ever been frustrated by your family, this episode might be the key to understanding what’s going on around the dinner table. Dr. Robert Hurst spent 35 years as an orthodontist and using his birth order theories to help his patients have the best possible experience with their braces and retainers.  After all his years of experience and testing his theories, he wrote a book that explains birth order in the simplest possible terms.  If you want to get along better with your parents or siblings, you should pick up a copy of his book today.  You can get it by clicking on the link below! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/ Life’s Fingerprint: How Birth Order Affects Your Path Throughout Life https://lifesfingerprint.com/ https://a.co/d/2ZOwpSf

    1h 22m
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This podcast is all about our fun, family adventures as a modern, blended family.