Published by beyondtheweight
Our podcast is just us, chatting about activity, food, mindset, and life in general.
Listen on Apple PodcastsToday we talk a bit about bugs and bug bites because Sandy’s just been on a 4 day hike along the Bruce Trail and Henny’s been on dog duty. (Spoiler: We are both a bit whiny when it comes to bug bites.) Then we get excited about some delicious grain salads. (Yes, you can be genuinely excited about a salad.) Finally, we have a whole debate about Swiss Chalet Dipping Sauce. Is it a yay or a nay for you? And is it a sauce, a gravy, or an au jus? Let us know. **Show Notes** Recipe we mentioned: Moroccan Quinoa Salad (in Every Salad Ever by Greta Podleski) TV shows we mentioned: The Hawk (on Netflix) Half Man (on Crave) Long Lost Family (on Amazon Prime) Podcast we mentioned: Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta (Episode from July 21: Ticks are on the Move)
Today we get the full run-down on Sandy’s recent European vacation, and we hear a bit about the odd job Henny has picked up during her summer vacation. We also discuss the strangeness of time . . . why it goes so fast and so slow, etc. Finally, we just have to share a picture of this amazing construction site cake Sandy made! **Show Notes** TV shows we mentioned: Formula 1: Drive to Survive (on Netflix) Tour de France: Unchained (on Netflix)
Today we had a great discussion about taking care of ourselves well by using sunscreen, exploring HRT options, and asking good questions at the doctor’s office. We also lament the fact that every trip to Costco is going to cost a lot, but we think it’s worth it. Finally, Henny learns that she should be keeping her herbs upright in a glass of water. Who knew?! **Show Notes** Movie we mentioned: Remarkably Bright Creatures (on Netflix) TV show we mentioned: For All Mankind (on Prime and Apple+) Book we mentioned: A Hymn to Life: Shame Has to Change Sides by Gisèle Pelicot Podcasts we mentioned: Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta (Episode from June 9 about sunscreen) Unpaused by Mary Claire Haver
Today we go on a deep dive into movies and shows we’ve been loving recently. Henny’s had a few issues to deal with lately, and she’s tried to be brave about them. Sandy’s had some corrective eye surgery, and she’s sporting some fabulous glasses to protect those peepers. Finally, we play a little game of “Have you replaced your ____ or not?” Join us! **Show Notes** Movies we mentioned: Almost Famous Fast Times at Ridgemont High Office Romance Red, White, and Royal Blue Remarkably Bright Creatures Is This Thing On? TV shows we mentioned: Rooster (on Crave) Shrinking (on Apple+) Margot’s Got Money Problems (on Apple+) Hacks (on Crave)
Today is all about wild lives. We talk all about some actual wildlife that is living outside of Sandy’s front door. We also hear from Henny about the wild afterlife of our garbage - where it goes and how it gets repurposed (or not). And while Sandy has a bit of a wild life herself and is out playing tag at a trampoline park, Henny’s current version of wild is carrying a purse instead of just grabbing her phone and wallet in her hand. **Show Notes** Podcast we mentioned: TED Radio Hour: How to be a “Super Ager” (Episode from May 1) Books we mentioned: Waste Wars: The Wild Afterlife of Your Trash by Alexander Clapp No Place to Go by Lezlie Lowe
Today we have an episode all about food. Sandy recently had an exquisite dining experience, and Henny is about to become a restaurant kitchen of one. We also chat about some of our favourite kitchen gadgets (you’ve heard them before but they need some more love) and why homemade salad dressing just hits differently! **Show Notes** Recipe we mentioned: Livy Method Cauliflower Parmesan (just google it!) Book we mentioned: Every Salad Ever by Greta Podleski
Today we get off to a raucous chat about all the wonderfully fun and funny things there are to watch on TV these days. Don’t worry - we do get serious too. Finally, we discuss the stigma related to GLP-1s and some cool new information we just learned about them too! **Show Notes** Podcast we mentioned: Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta (episode from May 1) TV Shows/Movies we mentioned: Margo’s Got Money Troubles on Apple TV Rooster on Crave Big Mistakes on Netflix Running Point on Netflix Song Sung Blue on Prime
Today we’re back on track with sharing some interesting things we’ve been reading and watching. We’re talking all about ways we can care better for ourselves and our world. We also get into the weeds on bedding and towels (it’s riveting, we promise). **Show Notes** TV Show we mentioned: The Plastic Detox on Netflix Books we mentioned: The Mess That We Made by Michelle Lord All Consuming: Why We Eat the Way We Eat Now by Ruby Tandoh Podcast we mentioned: Armchair Expert with Rachel Zoffness (Episode from April 15, 2026)
Today we’re sending some love to all of our WW buddies - whether we sat beside you in a workshop years ago, text back and forth from time to time, or continue to see you on a regular basis - we are so grateful for your friendship. We’re laughing about all different words of hatred Henny uses about pickles (there are at least 3 of them), and we’re learning about different types of hernias from Sandy. It’s called range, people. **Show Notes** TV Shows/Movies we mentioned: Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (on Disney+) Love on the Spectrum (on Netflix)
Well . . . we’re back! After a hiatus of almost one year, we felt like it was time to get reacquainted and reconnected with you all! We’re hoping you’ll join us again as we continue to navigate our own health and wellness journeys. Show Notes TV Shows we mentioned: Bridgerton on Netflix Love is Blind on Netflix Age of Attraction on Netflix
For our series finale episode (Can we even call it that?), we wanted to thank each and every person who listened to us, engaged with us, and encouraged us throughout this podcast journey. For now, we say good-bye to the podcasting world, but we’re open to what the future holds for us.
This week’s question was so open-ended that we weren’t sure where it was going to take us. It ended up bringing us a delightful conversation about countries we’d love to visit and cities in which we’re currently living. What do you still want to know about us? If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
This week’s question was a fun and easy one! We both feel so fortunate to have built the friendship that we share today, and it was fun to talk about it a bit! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
Join us as we chat about our decided effort to recommit to making healthy choices, building healthy habits, and removing those unhelpful behaviours that have been creeping back into our lives. We also discuss a recent headline in the Globe and Mail about doctors prescribing weight loss drugs and/or bariatric surgery to teens. Finally, we talk a bit about Sandy’s upcoming birthday vacation! It’s very exciting!
This week’s question seemed pretty quick and easy at first, but then we both got ourselves second-guessing a bit! (Well, Henny was more unsure than Sandy, to be honest.) And at the end of the day, we think we both answered incorrectly! Whoops! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
This week’s question brought us on a few tangents, but we hope you’ll indulge us anyway! We have a good conversation about how realistic it is to “never go to bed angry” and discuss the difference between irritation, annoyance, and anger. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
This week’s question gave us lots to talk about but not too much to chuckle about. We had a great conversation about jokes and comedy and when certain jokes may or may not be acceptable! What do you think? If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
This week’s question was a fun one because it brought us down memory lane. We recall how we met and how we first became fast friends. We were both a bit brave by ourselves, but we’re both much braver together. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
Join us as we chat about food safety, items that can and cannot be recycled, and what it means to be living the trad-wife life. Sandy has a large event to attend, and she’s anxious about the small talk. Henny is coming to the rescue though because she’s just listened to a podcast all about the Science of Conversation! **Show Notes** Podcasts we mentioned: Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta (Episode on Food Safety) Armchair Expert (Episode 859)
This week’s question isn’t actually a tear-jerker! Don’t worry. We do have some good discussion about what makes us cry and how we feel about crying in front of other people. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.