Satellite Sisters

Farewell to Dr. PM Forni, our longtime Satellite Sisters Envoy of Civility, who passed away last week. We reminisce about the many thoughtful conversations we had with Dr Forni about why we should all think about being kinder, calmer and stronger. You will be inspired by his books Choosing Civility: 25 Rules Of Considerate Conduct and The Civility Solution: What To Do When People Are Rude. Plus Claire Tansey's new cookbook called Uncomplicated. Lian personally tested the recipes.

Julie has thoughts on George H. W. Bush, an Urban Nana report from Brooklyn and a review of the Radio City Holiday Spectacular. Lian tests recipes from Claire Tansey's new cookbook Uncomplicated, has advice from Rancho La Puerta on how to have a zen holiday season and speculates about the job skills needed to be an "influencer". Liz has thoughts about Neil DeGrasse Tyson and the future of #metoo. Plus a special behind-the-scenes report about Dick Van Dyke at the premiere of Mary Poppins Returns.

Thanksgiving reports from family events in Bend, Oregon and Dallas, Texas. Plus SO much dog news - Lian roadtripping with her German Shepherd Steffi and Julie welcoming black lab puppy Oliver. Plus Mars landing, "fitness snacking" and how to say NO over the holidays. The latest science on low carb diets, how exercise can keep you 30 years younger. Julie recommends the new Michelle Obama book Becoming, Liz recommends the Netflix series Dogs and we all discuss Poldark season finale.  

Food Memories + Traditions! Must Have Decorations! Entertaining Tips! This Satellite Sisters Special Episode will get you in the mood to create Holiday Magic. Plus, Fried sauerkraut balls!

HOLIDAY BONUS: On this Satellite Sisters Family Dynamics Special, Alan Alda visits to talk about improving family communications. How can we all get along better? Listen more? Practice empathy? This is the perfect prep for your Thanksgiving dinner table. Alan Alda has to tools to get us all in the right mood to Listen More. Laugh More. Ho Ho Ho. Ha Ha. Ha.

High energy podcast today! Advice for Chip & Joanna Gaines on their new Magnolia TV network, our #staynoisy report on the midterm elections, opinions on the sham process by Amazon to pick their HQ2, thoughts on taking a golden gap year and instructions on how to peel a boiled egg.  You heard us right.  How to peel an egg. 

Today's topics include the murder of Whitey Bulger, Julie's tale of the swallowed Lego while Urban Nana was on duty and some compelling panda facts Lian wants you to know.  Plus we Joni Mitchell a happy 75th birthday, recommend the new Netflix series Bodyguard, and are very skeptical we can pull off Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving DIY Turkey Placards.

So much sadness about the Pittsburgh Tree Of Life Synagogue killings. We look for ways to express kindness and find joy.  Plus our monthly book club discussion:  Maureen Cavanagh tells us about If You Love Me - A Mother's Journey Through Her Daughter's Opioid Addiction.  Thank you, Maureen, for your advocacy and all you do for others at Magnolia New Beginnings. You can reach Magnolia's addiction support groups on Facebook.

On today's podcast, the day we with spent with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the California Women's Conference hosted by Maria Shriver in 2010.  Also today, travel trends from West Texas - Marfa, the McDonald Observatory and Big Bend National Park.  Lian wants to know what's happening in the mile aisle and Liz has the answer from the business pages.  Plus artisanal snacks on airplanes are supposed to make us happy? Really?  How about more legroom?

Meghan and Harry's happy baby news could not make us happier.  Well done, Sussexes! Special Satellite Sisters Shout-Out to the MN meteorologist who wore a special accessory on her weathercast.  Her baby!  And if that's not your choice, try Rent The Runway. Julie, a former college and grad school Admissions officer herself, helps us understand the new Federal case against Harvard. And Liz gets a surprising diagnosis from her physical therapist: weak butt cheek.

On today's podcast: Lian tries a personality quiz. And wins!  Liz reviews A Star Is Born including the scoop on Charlie the dog. We dispute the New York Times claim that dogs are not exceptional. OURS ARE! Lian share her five point speech to teen girls. And some health and fitness talk, from strength training to CBD. Plus how to share our new podcast trailer with your own Satellite Sisters. Share the sisters!

Sample the sound of friendship. Satellite Sisters is a weekly pep talk for modern women. Hosted by Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan, real sisters with very different lives, the award-winning Satellite Sisters podcast entertains listeners with lively, fun conversation, smart advice and positive support. Women's humor, health and happiness weekly. Listen. Laugh. Share.

A complete recap of Sheila's epic Madonna themed birthday party, advice to parents about preventing credit theft of your kids' identities and a suggestion to listen to Run Like A Girl podcast to get info on Nag The Vote. We thank listener Susan who is a psychotherapist and posted advice for in our Facebook Group for listeners who may have been triggered by the Senate hearings last weeks about sexual assault. Julie and Lian provide a quickie recap of the season premiere of the PBS show Poldark.  

On today's podcast, we fill you in on the party prep for Sheila's birthday, Lian has Beyonce in the house and has a bone to pick with Ticketmaster’s secret platform for scalpers, we debate the Weight Watchers new name and strategy and present a call to save mayonnaise for millennials starring a recipe from Meghan Markle's cookbook. On Entertaining Sisters: We recommend a new podcast called Last Seen. And Julie raves about the book Killers of the Flower Moon:  The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FB

Julie has a hairy drive through a forest fire.  Liz has one on Lyft.  Lian is thinking that maybe retiring at half-time is a fine way to go. Good work Vontae Davis of the Buffalo Bills.  Julie has concerns on Mark Wahlberg's daily schedule. Liz on emotional support animals on airplanes.  We highly recommend the new documentary Science Fair from National Geographic.