Your Real, Your Ideal

24/06/2024

We are on summer break, but watch for Season 6 in the fall!!

Your Real, Your Ideal Podcast - Recap to-date:

5 Seasons

151 Episodes

About - “Two women taking on life’s questions as posed by their listeners. Through their unique journeys in weathering life to date, Amy and Sandy, tackle the probing questions and issues by first recognizing the real in life’s situations to get to the desired ideal. Practical. Honest. Fun. Curious. Helping women create the ideal they want most in our shared journey of life.”

28/05/2024

Ep. 29 Looking Forward

Synopsis: We are wrapping up season 5 by looking forward before we take our summer break. When we look forward to something, it builds anticipation and gives us hope. At this moment, Sandy and Amy are looking forward to summer and all the things that come along with it. There’s a little planning and a bit of flexibility needed to enjoy the season. Bring it on!

We are wrapping up season 5 by looking forward before we take our summer break. When we look forward to something, it builds anticipation and gives us hope. ...

21/05/2024

Women are not small men. Are you an advocate for your health? Are you recognized for your health needs as a unique individual...gender, age? This is a great video and message for us all!

The boys are extremely excited to bring you this episode with Stacy Sims. They have been mentioning it for the past 4 weeks on the show and can't stop raving...

20/05/2024

Ep. 28 Medical Advocacy

Synopsis: We do not have to accept discomfort and lower energy just because we’re aging. Sandy and Amy share their experiences and why it’s important to be your own advocate when it comes to your health.



Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kJk9RAIy3ONML4xoIFM1P?si=gnHft0KiQX6RG6Z7PE__Ww

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/pEzyv9QLi58

17/05/2024

Episode 28 - Medical Advocacy

We do not have to accept discomfort and lower energy just because we’re aging. Sandy and Amy share their experiences and why it’s important to be your own advocate when it comes to your health.

We do not have to accept discomfort and lower energy just because we’re aging. Sandy and Amy share their experiences and why it’s important to be your own a...

13/05/2024

Have you taken an adult gap year? Considered it? Listen in to our latest podcast convo to hear about ours...

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nZrfx73YPFdPTjm2giiQ0?si=fzqmi13kQta0ndmv2L8W6A

10/05/2024

The Adult Gap Year - The kids are all doing it; how about us? Taking an adult gap year or sabbatical can give you an opportunity to pause and rethink your path forward. It might take a little planning, but the consensus is that it is worth it.



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The kids are all doing it, how about us? Taking an adult gap year or sabbatical can give you an opportunity to pause and rethink your path forward. It might...

08/05/2024

Are microaggressions are problem? What do you think?

The original video was created by Fusion Comedy: How microaggressions are like mosquito bites • Same Difference. It can be accessed here: https://www.yout...

07/05/2024

We discussed microaggressions in our latest podcast (links below), but what about microaffirmations? Here are some great examples.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/22uDZ43IlD7kM2WCOqm7cV?si=B7AdtKXDRT6Gppo7dnrWZQ

YouTube: https://youtu.be/X59Z-1Cb4HQ?feature=shared

https://www.aihr.com/blog/microaffirmation/

What is a microaggression, you ask? In this episode, we dig into that and share some examples. We hope to raise awareness to help all of us do better. Knowin...

06/05/2024

What is a microaggression, you ask? In this episode, we dig into that and share some examples. We want to raise awareness to help all of us do better. Knowing impact is more important than our intention.

What is a microaggression, you ask? In this episode, we dig into that and share some examples. We hope to raise awareness to help all of us do better. Knowin...

29/04/2024

Is privacy a privilege? Are we entitled to share things about other people? Sandy and Amy discuss privacy, secrets, what drives our need for privacy, and respecting other people's desires to be private or not.



Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QDjirwJc9GOjarqHDVs5A?si=aX7i1_GmQYSmhCD1MJhd6g

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/0ZM-JyKrc5o?feature=shared

22/04/2024

Ep. 25 - Privilege and Privacy

Synopsis: Is privacy a privilege? Are we entitled to share things about other people? Sandy and Amy discuss privacy, secrets, what drives our need for privacy, and respecting other people's desires to be private or not.

Is privacy a privilege? Are we entitled to share things about other people? Sandy and Amy discuss privacy, secrets, what drives our need for privacy, and res...

13/04/2024

A heart-warming story of a random discovery of family treasures and then a search for a family. The family was found... that of our podcaster, Amy Tokos! Watch the coverage of this sweet story...

She discovered the photos at a yard sale. Now she’s searching for the owner.

10/04/2024

Published! My Big Bird story with new edits and adds was just picked up by The Memoirist 🥰🙌🖋📖

A color of childhood coat that enticed a bully became an adult favorite

08/04/2024

Words matter and stir emotion. Sometimes it’s the word, and sometimes it’s the intention. In this episode, we discuss the words that stir our emotions and the times we’ve had to bite our tongue.



Podcast Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hnX5piNV3kyoheSk4j6kG?si=0Cnx1rURSVyP2BavBeGtlg

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qp-IK5MxChc?feature=shared

06/04/2024

Ep. 24 Words Matter

Synopsis: Words matter and stir emotion. Sometimes it’s the word, and sometimes it’s the intention. In this episode, we discuss the words that stir our emotions and the times we’ve had to bite our tongue.

Words matter and stir emotion. Sometimes it’s the word, and sometimes it’s the intention. In this episode, we discuss the words that stir our emotions and th...

29/03/2024

With our busy schedules over the next month, we decided to give ourselves a little grace in our podcast-taping schedule.

No podcast this week, but we will drop our next episode, "Words Matter" on 4/4/24.

25/03/2024

Ep. 23 Oscars Recap

Synopsis: Movies can be an escape from reality, and sometimes they are reality. Sandy and Amy have been watching the Oscar nominees. They’ve been entertained and even had some perspective shifts. It’s a fun conversation, but be warned, there are some spoilers.



Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XP71YRdzX1xEJWfGsVl8d?si=KtdG6IHQTT66GADxYA6tNg

YouTube Link:
https://youtu.be/TSF4ORMOx3s?feature=shared

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23/03/2024

What were your thoughts on the Oscar nominees and winners?

In the latest, Your Real, Your Ideal podcast episode, Amy and Sandy discuss their favorites and why...and the ones that left them scratching their head🙄.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XP71YRdzX1xEJWfGsVl8d?si=KtdG6IHQTT66GADxYA6tNg

YouTube Link:
https://youtu.be/TSF4ORMOx3s?feature=shared

22/03/2024

Our latest podcast has dropped, and we are having some fun talking Oscars (we will get serious next week).

Ep. 23 Oscars Recap

Synopsis: Movies can be an escape from reality, and sometimes they are reality. Sandy and Amy have been watching the Oscar nominees. They’ve been entertained and even had some perspective shifts. It’s a fun conversation, but be warned, there are some spoilers.

Movies can be an escape from reality, and sometimes they are reality. Sandy and Amy have been watching the Oscar nominees. They’ve been entertained and even ...

18/03/2024

You can try new things at any age. Sandy and Amy explore what they’ve tried since turning 50 and why they hadn't done it before. The interesting thing is that their lists are completely different.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4w6sASLU2klvJvcAo8tYCv?si=rdrGWCYKTSSbud5H8ngLow

YouTube: https://youtu.be/CWIxg0JImLc?feature=shared

15/03/2024

You can try new things at any age. Sandy and Amy explore what they’ve tried since turning 50 and why they hadn't done it before. The interesting thing is that their lists are completely different.

You can try new things at any age. Sandy and Amy explore what they’ve tried since they turned 50 and why they hadn't done it before. The interesting thing is...

13/03/2024

Ep. 21 Energy Vampires

Synopsis: Oh yes, you know who and what your energy vampires are. Sandy and Amy share some of the people and things that drain their energy. Plus, the strategies, ranging from candy to conversations, can help.

Oh yes, you know who and what your energy vampires are. Sandy and Amy share some of the people and things that drain their energy. Plus, the strategies, ran...

11/03/2024

Food Insecurity with Kristi Reimers

For this episode, we have Kristi Reimers as a guest. She shares her insights and knowledge about food insecurity, which is more recently known as nutrition insecurity. The gap between food and access can be big for some people. The good news is that there are some things we can do to help.

01/03/2024

Food Insecurity with Kristi Reimers...

We have Kristi Reimers as a guest for this episode. She is sharing her insights and knowledge about food insecurity which is more recently known as nutrition insecurity. The gap between food and access can be big for some people. The good news is that there are some things we can do to help.



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28/02/2024

Our latest podcast discussion was on midlife celebration rather than crisis. This is a great article on living agelessly and making it an extraordinary experience 😊🙌

Links to the podcast episode:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/PpZFe8m26eY?feature=shared

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/276DcBldZy9smnSJVwLMPP?si=snNeeSnvQg62724ZhKgV9w

https://www.whatshesaidtalk.com/living-agelessly-making-midlife-a-celebration-not-a-crisis/

How you can make midlife and aging an extraordinary experience for yourself and become the person you always should have been.

27/02/2024

What are you doing to celebrate your midlife? And when exactly is midlife....

**Podcast links:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/PpZFe8m26eY?feature=shared

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/276DcBldZy9smnSJVwLMPP?si=snNeeSnvQg62724ZhKgV9w

Midlife Celebration!

26/02/2024

Are you celebrating midlife? Listen in to our latest podcast discussion.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/PpZFe8m26eY?feature=shared

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/276DcBldZy9smnSJVwLMPP?si=snNeeSnvQg62724ZhKgV9w

23/02/2024

If you’ve hit midlife, does it feel like a crisis or are you able to celebrate this phase of life? Sandy and Amy discuss what we can be celebrating as we age.

If you’ve hit midlife, does it feel like a crisis or are you able to celebrate this phase of life? Sandy and Amy discuss what we can be celebrating as we ag...

23/02/2024

A Your Real, Your Ideal video snippet from our conversation on 'What are you afraid of?'...

Amy and Sandy share strategies for overcoming fear. Who are your role models? What is your superpower?

You can find our podcast on your favorite listening platform. Taped episodes are also stored on our YouTube Channel.

Link to listen in to this podcast conversation, What are you afraid of?:
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dvOAntvO2Cu0Lk1bH7Xrq?si=XhjgffBFSTqTOwT2muZMqg

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/dM0W8mocv44?feature=shared

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