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. 6d ago

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Apr 20

    Episode 67: Entrepreneurship - Success, Failure & Growth

    Episode Summary In this engaging conversation, Krista and Stacey explore the realities of entrepreneurship, risk aversion, and the pursuit of passion. They share personal stories, challenges, rewards, and insights on balancing stability with entrepreneurial dreams, offering valuable advice for aspiring business owners. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords Entrepreneurship, risk aversion, business ownership, work-life balance, success stories, small business, motivation, personal growth Chapters Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Birthday Gratitude 01:03 Entrepreneurship in the family 02:33 Challenges of business ownership 06:47 The Rewards of Being an Entrepreneur 10:53 Barriers to Starting a Business 13:36 The Fear of Failure and Stability 17:43 Reflections on Entrepreneurship and Life Lessons 23:22 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 Sound Effect by freesound_community

    37 min
  7. Apr 13

    Episode 66: Happy 45th Birthday Stacey - special birthday wishes & 45 questions in the hot seat!

    Episode Summary Join Krista as she celebrates Stacey's 45th birthday with heartfelt messages, nostalgic reflections, and candid conversations about growth and embracing aging. This episode is a joyful tribute to friendship and sisterhood, life lessons, and future dreams. As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans. Keywords Birthday, sisterhood, life lessons, aging, friendship, growth, milestones, self-discovery, future, celebration Resources The most hilarious podcast we have found lately!!! Shootin' the Sh!t with Tracy and Martina Podcast - https://www.tracyandmartina.com/ Chapters 00:00 Celebrating Stacey's 45th Birthday 02:42 Messages of Love and Reflection 11:27 45 Questions for Stacey's 45th Birthday 38:56 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-EqvurzM2pJAr   Stacey www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170 Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

    48 min

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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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