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What does it mean to intentionally raise a child for the life you hope they will lead? In this powerful conversation, Nathaniel “Nate” Turner shares the deeply personal story that led him to create the “Life Template,” a framework for parents to intentionally design the lives they want for their children. Nate, a financial services entrepreneur and advocate for intentional parenting, reflects on growing up frustrated with his father, graduating from law school without a job, and suddenly recognizing that he was repeating some of the same patterns he had questioned in his own childhood. That realization sparked a radical question: What would happen if parents worked backward from their hopes and dreams for their children and intentionally prepared them for that future? Nate and his wife, LaTonya, began with an unlikely source of inspiration—the Harvard application. They studied what Harvard said it wanted in its students and transformed those principles into a parenting framework centered on intellectual ambition, global and cultural competence, and humanitarian drive. Their approach asks parents to think beyond grades and careers: What do you want your children to say about you in your obituary? What would you want the world to say about them? And what would you hope they accomplish if there were no obstacles in their way? Nate also opens up about his complicated relationship with his father, the lessons he learned from his father's untapped potential, and the realization that we often have more control over our stories—and our children's stories—than we think. He shares how those lessons shaped the way he raised his son, Naeem, who holds a PhD and MBA and is exploring renewable energy and teaching young people to become “energy detectives.” From soccer dreams and a life-changing trip to Brazil to a concussion that changed Naeem's path and ultimately led him toward affordable energy, Nate's story is about much more than parenting. It's about purpose, legacy, personal responsibility, and the question every parent must eventually confront: What are you willing to produce in yourself before you ask it of your child? This is a conversation about raising extraordinary human beings—and becoming the kind of person who can help them get there. You can find Nate here: The League of Extraordinary Parents: https://www.lxtrap.com/ Raising Supaman, Nathaniel Turner, JD: https://a.co/d/0eglurY6 https://raisingsupaman.com/ https://the-raising-supaman-project.teachable.com/   #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

If you’ve looked at plane ticket prices for your family vacation and thought, “maybe next year,” this episode is for you!  Our guest is Linda King, founder of The Smart Travelista, author of 14 books, travel writer, blogger, former travel agent, and banking professional who's made it her mission to help families travel the world for less. Linda combines decades of travel experience with smart money-saving strategies that can help stretch your vacation budget further than you thought possible. Whether you're planning your first family getaway, dreaming of a European adventure, thinking about a cruise, or simply looking for practical ways to make travel fit your budget, you're going to walk away with ideas you can actually use. You can find Linda on the following platforms: https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Thesmartravelista https://www.instagram.com/thesmartravelista/ https://www.youtube.com/@thesmartravelista https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-king-81541523a https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmartravelista https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRV1YT5F #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

What began as a conversation about family, travel, and podcasting took an unexpected turn when we discovered we were both navigating the recent loss of our dads. In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with fellow podcaster and travel advisor [Guest's Name] to talk about the journeys that shape us—both the ones we choose and the ones life hands us. Together, we share honest reflections on grief, family, resilience, and finding connection in the moments we least expect. If you've ever lost a parent, are supporting someone who has, or simply appreciate authentic conversations about family and life's unexpected twists, this episode is for you. Please make sure you check out Life in the Baggage Claim here: https://www.lifeinthebaggageclaim.com/ https://www.jphauckadventures.com/ IG - @jphauckadventures #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Happy 250th America!  On this episode, we thought we would celebrate our nation’s birthday by talking about the one thing more American than apple pie, dads, families and kids playing sports!  Our guest is a dad, coach and author with a philosophy on parenting that centers on grit and resilience.  Stephen Clifford’s series of children’s books teach lessons designed to instill values and character in children using cool techniques like alter egos, fun badges and the idea that fear is a choice.  Please make sure you check out The Forgotten Wisdom books and support Stephen on the following platforms: IG:  @stevecliff443 @taylorsjobsafari @forgottenwisdombooks https://forgottenwisdombooks.com   #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

What makes a home?  Is it the location?  The square footage?  The security of knowing your family is building wealth?  Or is it the place where your family puts down roots and makes memories?  Maybe it’s both!  In this episode, we discuss using financial strategy to purchase a home with our wonderful guest Zhara York.  Her advice and perspective on financial strategies for buying the home of your dreams are worth their weight in gold.  You can find Zhara online at: https://zharayorkauthor.com/ You can check her out on social media at: IG: @ financesandrealty  FB: https://www.facebook.com/zhara.york/ You can contact her here: [email protected]  (646)667-6881 #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/ 

Have you ever wanted to travel the world but you felt a little uncertain about leaving your comfort zone?  Are you curious about other cultures but afraid you might not understand the language in a far-flung country?  Have you thought about striking out on your own for a bucket list adventure?  If so, this episode is for you.  Join us as we chat with the co-hosts of Rhythm & Roam, a podcast about travel, culture and the misconceptions we have about our world, we know you will enjoy our chat as much as we did.  Maybe it will inspire you to take off to parts unknown and learn something about yourself and the amazing world we live in. You can find Rhythm & Roam, their book and cool travel app here:  https://rhythmandroam.com/ Instagram:  @rhythmroambpt   #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Have you ever known anyone who was adopted?  Maybe you have but you didn’t know it.  In fact, maybe the person who was adopted didn’t know it either.  In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into the fallout of adoption.  On the one hand, the adoption process can be a beautiful way to build a family.  On the other hand, it can leave the parties involved with a difficult set of issues to work through and we are so lucky to have Jean Kelly Widner, author, advocate and all-around lovely person to help us navigate this discussion.  If you have questions about what it means to be a part of the American adoption process, this episode is for you. You can get Jean’s book here:  https://adoptionparadox.com/ Check out Jean’s social media:  https://www.facebook.com/share/14cGsef8v8d/?mibextid=wwXlfr https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-widner-53987322 #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

If you need help in the parenting department, this episode might be the one for you.  Sue Donnellan is a mom, entrepreneur, author and parenting coach who may have cracked the code on how to raise kids.  She developed her parenting philosophy as a military mom with 4 kids under 4 while her husband was serving in the military.  Sue’s story is incredible and her parenting philosophy may be just the ticket for all your parenting woes. You can check out her book Secrets to Parenting Without Giving a F*ck Hold here: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Parenting-Without-Giving-Non-Conformist/dp/0578843838/ You can check out her website for events or to book a coaching session here: https://www.askmomparenting.com/ Listen to her podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@AskMomTheParentingPodcast IG: askmomparenting FB: AskMomParenting #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Have you ever thought about writing a book?  Have you ever wanted to pursue a life of creativity?  Are you a mom who grew up in the Midwest?  Ha, just kidding about that last one.  This episode is for anyone who is interested in doing something in the arts, painting, writing or even… podcasting?  That’s right, we’re talking about more than just writing and drawing in this super fun chat! You can check out Hold My Hand, Mama here: https://www.holdmyhandmama.com/ or on Amazon.com, and Barnesandnoble.com.  You can also follow Gabe on her social media platforms: IG: hold_my_hand_mama FB: holdmyhandmama #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

It’s almost tax time and you know what that means… that’s right, it’s time for an April Fool’s episode!  We thought it would be a great opportunity for us to head back to our comedy roots and share one of our favorite episodes from when we were a new podcast, just getting started.  If you’ve been listening for a while, you will know that the original podcast used recordings from our nutty family dinners and this one was one of our favorites.  We hope you enjoy the tale of The Smack Heard Round the Block as much as we did! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

There is nothing like the anticipation of a family vacation to get our travel bugs going and with the summer travel season approaching, we thought it was high time we chat with a travel expert!  With stories of international travel spanning 66 countries, this chat with Joy Owens CEO and co-owner of Butler Travel, will thrill even the most seasoned traveler.  She comes from a family full of travelers with amazing stories, too!  We’ll share a few of them as well as what it’s like to travel internationally with kids, there is no shortage of entertainment to be had, we promise you that. Joy also shares some tips and expert advice if you are planning a trip overseas.  Her team is ready to help you plan your next adventure whether you are traveling for leisure or you plan to take a group on a humanitarian quest.  Whatever your travel plans are, Joy and her team are ready to assist you with your adventure and to help you get where you want to go!  You can find Joy and her team at Butler Travel here: https://butlertravel.com Coupon code: macaroni10 IG Butlertravel1 FB @butlertraveloregon [email protected] https://butlertravel.com/at-96-she-thought-her-dream-was-impossible/#:~:text=%E2%80%A6Until%20She%20Became%20the%20Oldest,frozen%2C%20untamed%20beauty%20of%20Antarctica. https://www.einpresswire.com/article/803153563/96-year-old-renee-grabiner-becomes-oldest-person-to-visit-antarctica-proving-it-s-never-too-late-to-chase-your-dreams   #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

What if we told you there is a simple and effective tool you could use to help your child be happier, and more positive?  What if it was an easy and safe tool that only required a few minutes of your time every night and it could also help you, too?  What if you could learn to communicate better with your child so the whole family functions better? If you are interested in helping your child and your family, function better, this episode is for you.  We are talking with Kerre Burley, owner of The Sleep Talk Academy, as well as other businesses, books and platforms designed to fix dysfunctional families.  Kerre is a certified NLP master practitioner, transformational hypnotherapist and Erickson hypnosis practitioner, Laughter Leader, Money Minded Coach, Child Protection Speaker with advanced diplomas in Human Resources, Marketing, and Business Practice. She’s also an author, speaker and mom of 5 boys.  Make sure you check out this episode and all of Kerre’s services, books and information, your family will thank you for it! Visit her parental education hub: https://fixingdysfunctionalfamilies.com Here you’ll find practical resources, guidance, and programs designed to help families move from chaos to calm with simple, empowering strategies. (Free Parenting Webinars) Kerre also hosts a free live webinar for parents every Monday at 8:30pm AEDT. It’s friendly, real, and packed with practical tips you can start using immediately. Registration Link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CQDAuHkbTQ2QfyncABXwdQ Yes they must Register - Link again https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CQDAuHkbTQ2QfyncABXwdQ No 1 Bestseller on amazon - Parenting Book – “Raising Tiny Humans Successfully- A NOT so serious guide to Parenting." Don’t forget to explore Kerre’s #1 Amazon bestselling book “Raising Tiny Humans Successfully – A Not-So-Serious Guide to Parenting” available as a paperback, eBook, and now as an audiobook. Perfect for overwhelmed parents who want real strategies with a sprinkle of humor. Or one can Book a Free Virtual Coffee Chat with Kerre. Sometimes parents simply need a compassionate ear, reassurance, or guidance tailored to their situation no matter where you are in the world. Kerre offers a 15-minute complimentary safe space to ask questions, explore support options, or simply reset as a parent. Select a suitable time for your chat here: https://sleeptalktrainingacademy.setmore.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/kerreburley/ LinkeIn:  https://au.linkedin.com/in/speakerkerreburley #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Having just celebrated Valentine’s Day, we thought we would keep the love flowing by talking about one of the subjects we adore, our dogs!  If you are a dog parent or you just love a furry little smile and a wagging tail, this episode is a love letter specifically to you.  We are talking with the delightful Emma Suarez Berumen, entrepreneur and co-founder of the Snout App, a new tool you can use to train your dog in your every day environment!  How cool is that? We are also celebrating Emma’s incredible story about how she came to found the app after forging her own path as a finance major instead of becoming a doctor.  If you’ve ever struck out on your own with a dream and a goal, you will enjoy Emma’s account of attending an anatomy internship and deciding that the medical profession was not for her and now, all dog lovers can benefit from her journey and experience.  Join us for a fun discussion about dogs, life and entrepreneurship, you and your dogs will certainly enjoy it! You can find the Snout App, waiting list and newsletter here: https://www.thesnoutapp.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/thesnoutapp/ #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we thought we would have a fun chat with Lisa Johnson, high conflict divorce coach, advocate, author and podcaster!  If you or someone you know is navigating a difficult divorce, this episode is the one for you.  It is full of information about what it is like to go through a difficult divorce while helping your children stay grounded and happy.  We start with Lisa’s story as she discusses her own history and experience with the legal system before establishing a coaching business to help others with the same process.  Lisa is a positive person with a knack for distilling a tough topic into relatable techniques designed to help you navigate the legal system with your sanity intact. You can find Lisa and her partner, Chris Barry, here: Website  https://beentheregotout.com/ Book  https://a.co/d/70gn92q Podcast  https://beentheregotout.buzzsprout.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/been_there_got_out/ YT https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThereGotOut Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/BeenThereGotOut Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Happy New Year!  We are starting off the year by giving you something to think about and possibly plan for, living the life of your dreams… in Europe.  Come with us as we chat with the lovely and adventurous Susan Richardson as she puts her dream of living in France in motion.  She is a delight to chat with so settle in and enjoy her tales of traveling throughout Tuscany and Provence over the holidays and dream of where you can spend your holidays in 2026! Check out Susan’s hotel in Florence: https://www.lungarnocollection.com/ Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/  

Welcome to 2026!  Can you believe the New Year is upon us?  To kick things off, we thought we would offer a special tribute episode in honor of our dad Dwight Alford, aka The Badger.  In this episode, we tell some fun stories about underwear, (yes, the theme continues), including our favorite story about the time he got locked out of his house in his underwear.  That is a real wildlife thriller, for sure!  You won’t want to miss it and stay tuned for more fun episodes in 2026! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Three Wise Men and a Bag of Underwear - Holiday Blast from the Past For our last episode of the year, we are reposting one of our favorite holiday specials from 2022.  This episode tells fun stories about our dads and some holiday gifts featuring… you guessed it, underwear!  We want to thank you for supporting us and sharing some holiday cheer that we all could use right about now.  Happy holidays, from our family to yours! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! Check out the “Rules of Underwear Giving” Fruit of the Loom video here: https://www.adforum.com/talent/40724-ralph-watson/work/34506868 #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Happy Holidays!  This year’s holiday special is a delicious one.  If you are feeling nostalgic for a big family Christmas, we have just the guest for you.  Erica D’Arcangelo is joining us to talk about her big Italian family and their pizzeria D’Arc’s Pizza in western Pennsylvania.  We talk about Christmas dinners at the shop with 7 fishes, midnight mass and meatball sandwiches at midnight.  There is nothing more wonderful than food, family and fun at the holidays and this podcast has it all.  Oh, and we talk about pizza, too! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/ https://www.astoryaboutpizza.com/ https://darcspizza.com/ IG @ericadarcangelo @astoryaboutpizza YouTube @astoryaboutpizza TikTok @dacspizza Facebook @A Story About Pizza

As we get ready for Thanksgiving, I don’t think we could have a better guest on the show than Stephanie Cotsirilos, actor, author, lawyer and just a lovely person with so many amazing stories to tell.  While Stephanie says the themes underlying her stories are assimilation, displacement and injustice, I think if you look closely enough you will also hear something else.  You will see she is profoundly grateful for her family, her life and her amazing education that took her from Brown to Broadway and beyond! As you sit down to eat with family, loved ones or friends, take a minute to reflect on the universal truths that we are more alike than we are different and that as a part of the human family, we all deserve justice and equality.  I’m so proud of this episode and our conversation with Stephanie.  We know you will enjoy it and please make sure to support her by getting your own copy of her amazing book, My Xanthi. Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/ https://www.stephaniecotsirilos.com/ https://www.instagram.com/scotsirilos/ https://www.facebook.com/Stephanie.Cotsirilos.Author/

This episode is very important to all of us here at Everyday Macaroni because we have personal experience with complex kids and how they spice up the family dynamic, in such a good way!  Michelle Choairy is one amazing woman with an incredible story that begins in Brazil and is still ongoing as she is living in California, raising a family with a complex kid and embarking on her mission as an advocate for families in her same situation. You will not want to miss this inspiring story of a mom who uses her own amazing experience to help others navigate life with complex kids.  Thank you, Michelle for sharing your journey with us and for all that you do! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Choairym Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.choairy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellechoairy/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@michelle.choairy   Website: www.specialeducationconcierge.com Book-a-Call: https://specialeducationconcierge.com/sec-book-a-call

Do you have siblings you are always arguing with or are you an only child who likes to hang out with your parents?  Have you ever wondered why your older brother or sister is bossy or your little sister refuses to take anything seriously?  If you’ve ever been frustrated by your family, this episode might be the key to understanding what’s going on around the dinner table. Dr. Robert Hurst spent 35 years as an orthodontist and using his birth order theories to help his patients have the best possible experience with their braces and retainers.  After all his years of experience and testing his theories, he wrote a book that explains birth order in the simplest possible terms.  If you want to get along better with your parents or siblings, you should pick up a copy of his book today.  You can get it by clicking on the link below! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/ Life’s Fingerprint: How Birth Order Affects Your Path Throughout Life https://lifesfingerprint.com/ https://a.co/d/2ZOwpSf

On this episode we share a story from our first male guest, Mickey’s husband Kurt Lane and boy does he deliver!  We are talking about all the bold women in his life, starting with his sweet mom Shirley who flew the silver skies and served the likes of Louis Armstrong, a childhood family friend who was a Rockette and his great grandmother who was a card shark and born in the same year as Eleanor Roosevelt.  This episode is daring and delightful so join us as we take a trip down memory lane with our favorite Lane family! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Have you ever wanted to go somewhere exotic?  Does the lure of spice and color entice you?  Do you enjoy people who are different than you and are you thrilled by the idea of cultures so different from your own that you are willing to travel as far as India to find your mate?  While our guest this week did not meet her mate in India, Rhonda Van Diest did marry someone who was born there and not in Montana where she was born and raised.  This is a story that just gets better and better so you don’t want to miss it. You can get Rhonda’s Listen Cards here:  https:// vandiestassociates.com/listen/ Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Well, you guessed it.  This episode is the after call where we do a deep dive into something we haven’t talked about a lot on the podcast, my family.  We talk about some of the concepts Katherine Sellery discussed with us in the last episode and we tell some hair-raising stories from our childhood that we would put up against any Hollywood epic, for real.  The good news is, you really can heal from childhood trauma and bonus, get along with your siblings, too! You can find Katherine’s book here: https://freeparentingbook.com https://consciousparentingrevolution.com 90 day parenting reset IG: @Katherine_Sellery FB: Conscious Parenting Revolution LI: linkedin.com/in/katherine-sellery Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

No family is perfect and in this episode we talk with the incredible Katherine Sellery, author and parenting coach, about how to communicate and heal.  It turns out, you can come from trauma and still have healthy children and successful families, even if you are the black sheep of your family of origin! You can find Katherine’s book here: https://freeparentingbook.com https://consciousparentingrevolution.com 90 day parenting reset IG: @Katherine_Sellery FB: Conscious Parenting Revolution LI: linkedin.com/in/katherine-sellery Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Talk about girl power!  In this episode, we are so lucky to talk with Deborah Morris, author of The Girl of Many Crowns an amazing story about her 33 times great grandmother, Judith who became the first consecrated queen in European history.  This episode is just full of fun historical facts as well as Deborah’s interesting story!  Sometimes statements like “you can’t make this stuff up,” are true.  This story is just unbelievable and we are so proud to help share it with our Everyday Macaroni audience! You can find Deborah’s book in your local bookstores and online at this link: https://a.co/d/iBgan63 Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

In this episode, we are talking to the delightful Rosamaria Mancini, PhD.  She is a mom, expat, author and listener of podcasts, which we love!  Interestingly, her book SOS Podcasts is only one of the fun topics we talk about as we discuss what it was like growing up in a tight knit, Italian family, moving to Italy for a job as an American journalist and ending up in Germany, of all places.  Her story is moving and heartfelt, with themes we can all relate to and she tells it with humor and wit.  We know you will find her as wonderful as we do so get yourself a slice and a glass of red, we’re going international on this one! Check out her book and connect with her on social media at: https://rosamariamancini.com/ IG - @rosamariamancini78 Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Down here in the south, things are heating up!  To cool things off, we thought it would be fun to talk about the best of summer including gardens, summer salads and what it was like as Gen Xers, among other things.  Ah, there’s nothing like a little podcast freestyling to take the edge off those long, hot summer days and this episode is where you’ll find all the cool kids chilling out and having some laughs.  So, put your jams on and pull up a lawn chair because this one is radical! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

This episode is personal!  Listener, if you are interested in family scandals, thwarted love and genealogy mysteries, this episode is for you!  We do a deep dive into Joy’s family (and possible connection to our friend Cheryl McGhee’s family wink, wink), for an exciting episode about connection and what to look for in a potential mate.  There is nothing better than stepping into the wayback machine to look for answers to family quandaries!  Here are the links to past episodes about the badger: Meatball & Chain - 2023 Valentine's Day Special https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wfztxh/2-14-23_Meatball_Chain_audio_to_post76y21.mp3 https://youtu.be/KX8_Dl8nIOE Squirrel Pants, A Badger Wedding & Devil Jerky https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qnn6uw/Squirrel_Pants_AUDIO868zg.mp3 https://youtu.be/XjZTNtq8XkY Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Hello, My Name is Gobble McGhee Imagine you are on a train in rural North Carolina in 1929.  In the seat next to you, someone holds a blue eyed, blonde haired female infant.  You don’t often hear of infants on trains and you marvel at the luxury of a child traveling in that day and age.  Little do you know that the baby is going to her new home where she will grow up realizing she does not fit in with her dark eyed, dark haired, adoptive family.  The tale does end there!  To hear the rest of the story, tune in to our latest podcast episode where the one and only Cheryl McGhee tells us the story of how this little girl came to be adopted from the south in 1929. Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

If you enjoy stories about travel, adventure and beating the odds, this episode is for you!  Our guest is Lily Batchelor and boy, does she have some amazing tales.  A Greek American, she is the first generation born in the United States to a family with quite the immigration story.  And that’s not all!  She also has an incredible story to tell me about my own history that I never could’ve guessed at in a million years.  You won’t want to miss this episode! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Come back to northern Ohio in the 1980’s with us as we interview the lovely Victoria Young, a Chinese American girl with an interesting story to tell.  If you enjoy delicious food, an epic family story and all things Cleveland Ohio, you’re going to love this heartwarming episode.  As a Buckeye myself, I know you will enjoy this wonderful story of an amazing mother, her three children and how they overcame tragedy to thrive in the Midwest. Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Allow us to introduce you to the wonderful Suzanne Lucey, our favorite neighborhood independent book store owner and just an all-around lovely person!  In this episode, we begin our story with Suzanne’s family in Canada.  We travel down the Hudson for a bit and almost out to sea where we land in the mysterious and magical Salem, Massachusetts where Suzanne grew up. The fun doesn’t stop there.  In the early 2000’s, Suzanne and her family moved to Wake Forest, North Carolina where she began a cool new chapter as the owner of Page 158 Books.  A charismatic lady, Suzanne has grown her business into a place where all are welcome and entertained.  From her French-Canadian roots all the way to her latest Southern adventure, Suzanne is one interesting story after another so join us as we chat with her here on Everyday Macaroni the podcast! Make sure you check out Page 158 Books to find your latest read or to check out their events and to see who is playing in the Listening Room.  You can swing by and have lunch at The Lemon Tree or you can go to https://www.page158books.com/ and get the latest scoop! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

There’s nothing like laughing with your Italian friend who is truly one of your favorite people!  Lorraine Miano is a dear friend and her Italian family is all about food, laughs and love.  In this episode, we take a trip to Italy with her family, we eat extra garlicky marinara and we learn a little about how to speak Italian in the 1800s. Her family is creative, too!  You can check out Al Marsiglia’s books here:  Amazon.com: Al Marsiglia: books, biography, latest update You can get Lorraine’s book here: The Magic Of Menopause You can get 10% off of Femmenessence by clicking this link: https://www.symphonynaturalhealth.com/LORRAINE Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

We are honored to share with you the story of Rita Farin and her amazing parents in this episode.  From Turkey to France, Cuba and Mexico City, Rita’s family paints a picture of grit, resilience and determination.  As Sephardic Jews, their Spanish and Mediterranean culture infused everything from their speech to their beloved borekas proving that home is where you make your dough! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

In this episode, we explore the regional food and dialect of Pennsylvania with a dear friend and PA native Susan Richardson.  If you have no idea what ham loaf is or where to find a Giant Iggle, this is the episode for you! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

In the crucible of siblings, stories of rivalry and cunning are often the currency of conquest.  If you are looking for tales of besting your childhood nemesis or outfoxing the family favorite, this is not that episode.  In this episode, we forge a different kind of family bond with fun stories of Playdough and DNA, among other things.  This was a super fun episode to record that we know you will enjoy so call your brother or sister and invite them over to listen to it with you.  Cocktails are optional! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

In this fun episode, we are interviewing my dear friend, Maureen Zumwalt and boy do we have some stories to share!  From Maureen’s childhood in Cincinnati through our early days as young attorneys in the North Carolina court system, we’re having fun reminiscing and we think you will enjoy it, too.  There’s nothing like spending an hour chatting with an old and dear friend so come join us as we laugh and remember our glory days!  Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Welcome to our very first interview episode!  As we embark on our fourth full season of Everyday Macaroni, we are debuting a new format where we are letting you share your fun family stories for the world to enjoy!  There’s nothing like laughing at your family’s quirks on what amounts to a world stage, am I right?  All joking aside, we are excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Happy New 2025!  While our 2024 was a stinker, we know there are better days coming and they start with a second helping of our favorite New Year’s episode that we know you will enjoy.  We hope you have a wonderful, happy and safe new year! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #holidays Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

It’s that time of year again, time to haul out the holly and jingle those bells.  Yep, it’s the holidays and we are dusting off our favorite holiday episode, our very first ever holiday special.  We know you’ll enjoy this trip down memory lane as much as we enjoyed recording it.  Have a wonderful holiday season and we’ll see you in 2025! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #holidays Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Here in the USA, nothing says holidays like pumpkin pie!  In this blast from the past episode, Al takes a crack at making his own version of punkin pie from a boxed mix and it was not delicious but it was very funny.  While we are in the thick of the holiday season, nothing says family love like unfortunate desserts.  Happy holidays from our family to yours! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

There’s nothing like spending time with our loved ones at #Thanksgiving.  It always brings out the best in us, don’t you think?  In this episode, we revisit a fun #Mondaynightfamilydinner where we are planning who is bringing what for Thanksgiving and it’s nothing but confusion and laughs that we know you will enjoy.  Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Our hearts are heavy as we post this tribute to Al, at truly great and funny guy.  We lost him last week and there are few things more difficult than losing someone you love.  This is certainly no exception.  We are thankful for his laughter and light.  We love him and we’ll miss him.  Please join us as we honor him the best way we know how, with a classic episode about the man himself. #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Welcome to our funniest Halloween episode so far.  Of all the Halloween stories we’ve told, this is definitely a favorite.  Families can definitely be scary, especially when they take it upon themselves to build a closet just for the family ham and no, we’re not talking about FrankenRon, lol!  We know you’ll enjoy this episode as much as we do!  Happy Halloween from all of us at Everyday Macaroni! We’ll be back soon with more fun episodes to share so stay tuned!  #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

As we kick the holiday season off, we know you will enjoy part 2 of our first ever Halloween special, The Corpse Bride.  There’s nothing scarier than a little parental guilt to start the holiday season, right?  Here at Everyday Macaroni the podcast, we truly enjoy the holidays and for us, they begin with Halloween! We’ll be back soon with more fun episodes to share so stay tuned!  #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Since it’s officially sweater weather, we thought you would enjoy listening to one of our all-time favorite Everyday Macaroni stories.  The tale of Death Takes a Taxi Ride is one of the stories that launched this podcast.  We know you’ll enjoy revisiting it as much as we did! We’ll be back soon with more fun episodes to share so stay tuned!  #sandwichgeneration spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

While we take a little hiatus to rest up after a fun macaroni family vacation with 10 people and four dogs crammed into 1000 square feet, we thought you would enjoy this blast from our past!  After all, in the beginning… there was macaroni!  Enjoy. We’ll be back soon with more fun episodes to share so stay tuned!  #sandwichgeneration spanish #comedy #familyfun Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Hello #sandwichgeneration friends!  On this episode of #everydaymacaroni we dive deep into Lita’s pain management technique and her aversion to hearing aids.  There’s never a dull moment around here so come and join us for #MondayNightDinner and if you want to see the extended version with the dogs, you can check us out on our YouTube channel, too! #comedy #familyfun #guesswhatsfordinner Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

Just when you thought dinner couldn’t get any better, we roll out what is possibly the #worstmealever #swisscheesepizza in this latest #podcast episode of #everydaymacaroni.  And let’s not forget the fun Dracula-style rant about food that we know you will get a kick out of.  Pull up a chair and we’ll fix you a plate! #comedy #familyfun #sandwichgeneration Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/