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Anna and Alexandra, armed with their witty, fun banter, are here to chat about anything and everything with refreshing realness. Though they have been mistaken as a couple before, they really are sisters (from the same parents) and truly are Russian (no, they are not Communists). Anna, a school counsellor and mom of 2 fur babies, and Alexandra, a widowed mom to a toddler, bring some laughter to life's ups and downs while giving the listener a welcomed break from the mundane chats and daily t ...
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The Russian Sisters is no longer in production. However, Alexandra has launched a new podcast called the Widow's Club. As you likely know from listening to the Russian Sisters, Alexandra was faced with immense grief when her husband died by suicide in 2020, instantly leaving her a widow and single mom. Since then, she has been finding ways to work …
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Just wanted to let our fantastic listeners know we are taking a break for the month of April and plan to be back in May. Still feel free to reach out and share us. We are so grateful for you all and will be back soon! This week, Anna and Alexandra begin chatting about pets that have been left behind. In the middle of their discussion, Anna literall…
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This week Anna gives a brief health update about her upcoming surgery. Alexandra is sinking into things being simple and status quo at the moment. They jump into March Mammal Madness and review what a bracket would look like if the podcast had one. Anna shares her picks for work. Definitely will need to look up the majority of the animals listed. A…
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This week, Anna shares an update about her dental hygiene and recent experience with medical professionals at urgent care. Alexandra dives into a discussion about nature versus nurture and questions how to overcome or not let nature dictate one’s life. They briefly touch in grammar and ask that everyone please stop using text speak in professional …
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This week Anna and Alexandra connect with Alena Gourley to chat about all things woo woo. Questions covered this week include how to know who your spirit time is and how to connect with them? How do souls incarnate and potentially still be part of the spirit team? What protections or barriers do people put into place when working with a spirit team…
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This week, Anna and Alexandra talk about all things March from observances to springtime self-care. Alexandra updates on Buddy’s gym class experiences as well as her own experience recently falling asleep at therapy. Anna discusses the negative impact of Swatting as well as her latest dental appointment. Enjoy the STW joke of the day and know that …
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Unfortunately, The Russian Sisters are unable to record a new episode this week. So instead, we're bringing you a throwback to one of our old episodes, featuring our good friend Allison Cullen! This week Anna and Alexandra have the privilege to chat with human design and business coach Allison Cullen. Allison is a dear friend of The Russian Sisters…
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This week Anna and Alexandra chat about Alexandra’s opportunities on other podcasts. Alexandra has a variety of stories related to Buddy and the children she works with. Alexandra also apologizes for being judgy when accepting and receiving a compliment. Anna shares about middle school hygiene and how much trauma kids are experiencing these days. A…
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Today Anna and Alexandra want to bring a bit more levity after a few intense weeks. Anna shares how it was in fact book club who took out the cone in Alexandra’s neighborhood. Alexandra’s windshield wipers are broken as is her spirit after trying to tackle making a Valentine’s box for Buddy for school. More National Geographic moments including bal…
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This week Alexandra shares how she and Buddy just cannot seem to get healthy. As soon as they have 1 or 2 healthy days another virus pops up. Anna shares how her vulnerable moment in the last episode may have led her to have additional tests and weepy moments. By the way, be a good driver or one day you may see Anna in her Transformers car coming f…
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This week, Anna and Alexandra chat about rude people and how disheartening it can be to be treated poorly. Anna had a chance to reconnect with her Ukrainian student, which leads the Russian Sisters into recognizing privilege and first world problems. Anna dives into her dating epiphanies and her fears about really letting someone into her life, lik…
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This week is fun filled with Anna and Alexandra showing appreciation for each other after Anna helped Alexandra move some heavy furniture. Alexandra gets vulnerable and shares about one of her worst weeks since Shawn has passed. She believes this is all related to some very deep grief that she has been avoiding. In deciding to face this grief, Alex…
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This week Anna and Alexandra dive in with Alexandra sharing that she has replaced Bentley and his veterinarian trips with her saga seeking out medical help for who knows what she has. Alexandra broke a couple ATMs, watched a woman preen her colleague and tried to pump gas on the wrong side of her car. Anna gives shout outs for January birthdays. Sh…
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This week Anna and Alexandra had the honor to chat with manifesting-generator Leah Michelle. She is an RN, creator of a membership container to coach individuals in network marketing. She is also an Energetics Coach and Self-love guide. She wants to empower women to seek joy and live a life that is meaningful. Anna and Alexandra had so much fun wit…
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Alexandra and Anna bring in the new year with a cheese and wine tasting with a favorite listener, Amy. They chat about closing up the holidays and their definition of empathy. They get into a discussion about how to reach children and help them heal from life’s hurts. Alexandra shares how she loves her neighbors and awkwardness of a Target shopping…
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This week Anna and Alexandra share about their adventures embracing the craziness of holidays, last minute shopping and dealing with angry elves. They share what they want to leave behind in 2022 and what they want to bring on in 2023. They dive into a discussion on resolutions versus personal goals and the desire to continue becoming better versio…
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This week Anna and Alexandra attempt several times to get to their holiday themed episode, often being interrupted by Alexandra’s coughing fits. Anna shares the longest story ever about her cross ( you may want to have a couple drinks to help you through this one). They touch on holiday movies, fun holiday facts and Anna’s adventure to a Christmas …
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This week Anna and Alexandra catch up on the week, especially ways that listeners are not alone. That includes falling on your face in front of a crowd, talking to yourself at the mailbox only to find out you are not alone, and the holiday season making you more weepy. Alexandra shares her big news that her book, The Suicide Club: What To Do When Y…
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This week Alexandra and Anna catch up on how they are doing after US Thanksgiving. Holidays bring about crazy Colorado drivers. They ventured out for Black Friday shopping and shared what was so great about their holiday. Anna provided an update on her remaining cat, Zoey, and also issued an apology for incorrectly using participle in place of arti…
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This week Anna and Alexandra have Alena Gourley back to ask questions about connecting to our loved ones on the other side. Do our loved ones hang out with us in the shower? In the bathroom? How do they connect and if we open ourselves up to connection does that mean we are opening ourselves up to darkness? Tune in to get these answers and more. Co…
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Happy US Thanksgiving! Alexandra and Anna started off this week talking about podcast merch and Anna’s spontaneous spending. They come up with some merch ideas- You are not alone! This leads into a discussion about manifesting your dream life, Mel Robbins, vision boards and how to create the things you want in life so they actually come to fruition…
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This week Anna and Alexandra share a hodge-podge of randomness going on. Can’t forget the important dates in November like Men Make Dinner Night and National Pomegranate Month. Don’t miss out on the Beaver Moon, Harry Potter and fall decorations. They recognize Veteran’s Day in the US as Alexandra shares why she and Buddy are ineligible for any sup…
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This episode focuses heavily on Anna and Alexandra’s dreams, mostly Alexandra’s. She has been struggling with very intense stress dreams and Anna takes this opportunity take a deep dive into these dreams. Dreams can often indicate ways that the unconscious is trying to work through daily life. This is definitely given all that Alexandra is working …
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Alexandra and Anna recall their Halloween experiences: costumes, cucumbers and chuckles. Anna shares how she is bringing back the neon colored scrunchies and both ladies discuss that sometimes we all just need a time out to recharge. They are doing family photos together for the first time and of course have to color coordinate. And it is that time…
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This week, Anna starts us off with recounting updates in her life, including coaching volleyball again, the recent presentations she has done and Anime club. Alexandra shares about her upcoming book which drops in November. It is about her healing process after Shawn’s death. She also recounts the trip she and Buddy took to Texas to see Buddy’s old…
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This week, Alexandra is full of some random experiences! She found a rotten potato and warns about mowing the lawn when it is wet. She also shares how Russian Standard vodka may be boycotted because of the word Russian but don’t fret, any other Russian vodka is available because people don’t know the difference. Anna says goodbye to her Ukrainian s…
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Alexandra shares about finding hooves in a garbage can and the mysterious hair-netted individual from a laundry van dumping garbage in her garbage can. Alexandra also asks about kids who rides their bikes up driveways- weird or ok? Anna shares about her chronic illness and how she is hoping this final round of meds will help. She talked a bit about…
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*Sensitivity Alert Alexandra and Anna embrace September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Anna spent a good chunk of September in 6th grade classrooms piloting a suicide prevention curriculum. It used to be that we would pack a bag and make a plan to run away. These days, kids tend to go straight to expressing they don't want to live anymor…
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Alena Kupchella Gourley, MSW is a mental health professional, Clinical Hypnotherapist, psychic, medium and spiritual guide specializing in hypnotic healing and past life regression. Alexandra got to have a 1:1 session with Alena and after growing up with a similar idea that there are no past lives or future lives, Alexandra was blown away by the le…
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This week, Anna is still fighting a cold of some sort. She's not contagious, it's not COVID but she sure did scare some colleagues who potentially thought she might have it. Being sick doesn't exempt her from having embarrassing situations arise, including getting stuck while trying to scoot past someone. Anna and Alexandra recall their experience …
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When it rains it pours- Anna and Alexandra had to get through tech difficulties which have apparently led to Anna now having a cold. But she made it through in time to avoid a coughing fit! This week, the ladies discuss people wanting to connect with each other and the transition as kids go from wanting to be social to being antisocial. Is it somet…
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Alexandra and Anna go over some of the randomness they experienced this past week from Buddy saying the darnedest things to Anna having to put Bentley down. Alexandra shares about her car leaking, a man getting dressed in public and working through someone reaching out who knew Shawn. Alexandra also chats about her job situation which leads into a …
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This week Anna and Alexandra attempt to overcome some tech issues this week and after 4 tries are successful! They had a cozy session with 1 microphone, 2 chairs and…no lights. Alexandra forgot to turn them on in anticipation of it getting darker. They dive into Back to School, working longer hours and the unfortunate situation Alexandra may be fac…
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This week Anna and Alexandra chat about the controversy over SeaWorld, information that is available, educational programs and their experience being there. They provide some additional highlights to their trip to San Diego and the importance of having a miniature pharmacy packed for any trip. Get your groan on with the STW joke of the day. Don't f…
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Alexandra and Anna are back with updates on Alexandra’s mom day madness. She recalls her attempt to get mulch from Home Depot and the temptation to add a bag for free. Anna relays how she inadvertently stole asparagus. Both dive into sharing about their trip to San Diego including Buddy swatting Alexandra’s phone into the Pacific Ocean, a first tim…
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This week Alexandra and Anna give an update from their latest trip to wine country. They enjoyed the wine tastings, relaxation and the flora from the area. They chat about what they like to do when flying, especially checking out the newest People magazines. Anna thought a Cosmo quiz would be fun until she actually looked at them and both ladies de…
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This week, Anna starts off with her transition from lovely air conditioned accommodations to the rustic mountains with an outhouse. Who needs an old fashioned flashlight when you can use your phone to access the outhouse? Anna also gives tips on how to handle meeting a bear. Alexandra chats about the fauna and National Geographic moments in her bac…
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This week Anna and Alexandra bring some levity after last week’s more serious content. They share about their happenin' Friday night out. It included a happy hour, getting take out and a stroll through Target. Given it's summertime and vacation season, they dive into tips and trips for traveling alone with a child. Alexandra had her first chance to…
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After a quick update on Anna’s trip to NYC and Alexandra’s continued summer fun with Buddy, the ladies decide to take the repeal of Roe V Wade head on. They find 3 aspects to the topic that impact discourse: 1) for abortion versus against abortion, 2) having choice, 3) others’ legislating those choices. They are not interested in debating whether o…
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Anna starts us off with a horrifying story about a squirrel. To lighten the mood, Anna then provides some great gift ideas for a 50th anniversary. She is secretly hoping Alexandra gets her a snow globe for surpassing 50 podcast episodes! Alexandra provides a dating update which includes the finality of her break up with Bumble. Since she has given …
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This week Alexandra and Anna chat about continued home projects, decompressing this summer and pool time. Alexandra discusses her attempt to try online dating and her woes in weeding through men’s profiles. Anna chats about how confusing dating can be especially when working on your own self worth to call in a right person. Alexandra wonders about …
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This week Anna and Alexandra have the privilege to chat with human design and business coach Allison Cullen. Allison is a dear friend of The Russian Sisters and provides a glimpse into Human Design. She gives a brief description of the different types: generator, projector, manifestor, generating manifestor and reflector. She discusses how to incor…
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Today Alexandra and Anna give some life updates now that the summer has started. Anna shares about her housesitting fun, jumping between 2 homes with animals. She provides an update on Bentley and his last vet visit. They talk about fun facts for June and say Happy Birthday to Cancers and Geminis. Anna discusses her superstitions especially when it…
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This week Anna and Alexandra are welcoming summer break with Alexandra’s never ending backyard updates. Anna got a burst of energy from a couple sips of black tea and is on her way to decluttering her house. They chat about squatters’ rights and how historical laws can protect offenders. And are you smarter than a 5th grader? Alexandra pretends she…
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This week Anna and Alexandra share their experience with COVID. Anna had a scare that brought her to the ER where she found that a compassionate bedside manner can go a long way. They also have an update on Psychic Melissa’s drawings and prediction for their future partners. Anna chats about her most recent pet peeves and they close it up with anot…
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This week, Alexandra shares some life-changing, yet exciting news. Both ladies discuss how they are still (it seems like it is taking forever!) trying to make it to the end of the school year. Alexandra shares about her National Geographic moments and asks Anna about uploading her consciousness. Anna wants to go back in time and suggests everyone w…
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This week, Anna chats about signing up for a 10K, work updates, and helping her inter with interview prep. They can't get to the end of the year without a shout out to Gerry Brooks. They also discuss the relevance of paying with checks. Anna relays a story about a not-so-secret admirer and how kissy faces are the way to show affection. This leads t…
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Today Alexandra and Anna decide it's time for levity. They talk about the resurrected cat, clothing trends that really should not make a comeback and Anna’s nostalgia about her tank top bodysuit. Alexandra pleads with parents to please teach their children to tie their shoes. She also asks advice for socially awkward moments and staff who debate ab…
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Anna and Alexandra continue their talent for being all over the place from discussing bucket fillers to workplace etiquette. They chat about being in survival mode and self-care. Anna provides a list of the important days in May, including her birthday! No birthday plans yet since Alexandra is notorious for getting them wrong. Sneaky HOAs make a co…
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This week, Alexandra and Anna count down the days to the end of the school year. Alexandra provides an update on the never-ending house projects and the difficulty in putting together children’s toys. Both contemplate doing home projects together and decide it may not be for the best since they can be a little competitive with each other; which rem…
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