https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/liletta-mirena-a-divorce-podcast-with-strings-attached--4560901enRelationshipsCopyright Holly Crosbyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d1e333c604fa045bae903aba93b84fe.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/liletta-mirena-a-divorce-podcast-with-strings-attached--4560901Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:03:09 +0000Holly CrosbyHolly Crosbylilettaandmirena@gmail.comShe's the ex wife. She's the girlfriend. They should hate each other. They definitely shouldn’t want to start a podcast together. But sometimes life works in mysterious and magical ways. These are the musings, reflections and occasional accidental...true5d2fdf8f-11d7-584b-87e7-5a51d089f83bepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-33-israel-mexico-and-valley-village--60711542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60711542Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:53:14 +0000Holly CrosbyWe know it’s been a minute (or about 1 million minutes) since we last did an episode but we’re back and have a lot to say. We cover what’s been happening in our lives over the better part of a year - big moves personally and professionally, a trip...9749bestfriends,blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,breakup,divorce,family,friendship,friendswithex,modernfamilies,modernfamilytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-32-girl-get-that-prenup--56815214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56815214Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:46:03 +0000Holly CrosbyYeah, Liletta and Mirena took their hot girl summer off to live life and start new jobs and travel and do all the things. But they’re back and diving into how pop culture portrays divorce, and how it can be a powerful springboard to help them dive...8584blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,breakups,divorce,divorceandchildren,divorceandkids,femalefriendship,friendswithex,jasonisbell,kellyclarkson,marriage,music,parenting,popculturetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-31-margaritas-and-a-mitzvah--54115725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54115725Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:57:34 +0000Holly CrosbyIt was 13 years in the making and turned out to be the greatest weekend in Liletta and Mirena history! Listen along as Holly and Mandy recap Stella’s bat mitzvah. Was it amazing?? Yes. Did Stella shine?? Also, yes. Were there lots of wardrobes...7865batmitzvah,blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,divorce,femalefriendship,friendswithex,judaism,lifeafterdivorce,relationships,stepparenting,unconventionaldivorce,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-30-taking-up-space--53670596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53670596Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:55:07 +0000Holly CrosbyMandy and Holly sneak in this check-in episode right before some major life events are coming up on the horizon. In typical fashion, they talk about everything that has been on their hearts and minds including some major one year commemorations, a...6012blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,breakups,dating,divorce,femalefriendship,friendswithex,grief,health,love,migraines,modernfamily,parenting,raisingkids,relationships,siblinggrief,siblingstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-29-joy-snacking--53183781]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53183781Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:08:42 +0000Holly CrosbyThey say it’s healthier to eat small amounts throughout the day instead of eating big meals. Who cares! Just eat what you want, don’t go overboard and throw in some green stuff. Also, try some joy snacking! Stop looking to the future for that magical...]]>9446blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,divorce,family,femaleempowerment,femalefriendship,findinghappiness,friendship,joysnacking,phoebebridgers,relationships,unlikelyfriendshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-28-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly--52588256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52588256Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:16:16 +0000Holly CrosbyWhere the heck have Mandy and Holly been for the last four months?!?! Listen to their latest episode to find out about the levels of Covid hell they found themselves in, the highs and lows of the holiday season, an epic shopping trip that ended in...6584blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,breakups,coparenting,divorce,friendship,friendwithex,grief,lifebalance,marriage,motherhood,parenthood,relationships,unexpectedfriendship,workingmomtrue28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-27-wellness-everyone-s-doing-it--51622532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51622532Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:13:56 +0000Holly CrosbyIt does seem like everyone is talking about wellness these days, so Liletta and Mirena are back to take a crack at it like only they can. They discuss a medical update (walking is HARD), crazy close encounters at the Stevie Nicks concert, the...8976blendedfamily,divorce,femalefriendship,florenceandthemachine,friendship,health,lovebomb,lovebombing,mentalhealth,parenting,relationships,wellnesstrue27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-26-the-best-little-podcast-in-california--51190287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51190287Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:17:49 +0000Holly CrosbyUgh. August. It’s over now but it was a doozy and Liletta and Mirena just had to deal with some stuff. But they’re back with an almost 3 hour episode, so break it up into chunks and listen at your leisure. Even though this past month kinda was the...10029blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,divorce,femalefriendship,friendswithyourex,modernfamily,music,parenthood,raisingkidstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-25-dynamic-with-a-capital-d--50313058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50313058Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:59:16 +0000Holly CrosbyLiletta and Mirena put their headphones back on after another long-ish absence away from recording. Eric re-joins them to wrap up his interview and unsuccessfully try to contribute his ideas for the podcast. But first, the three of them breakdown the...8611blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,comedy,dealingwithloss,divorce,friendswithyourex,grief,uniquefamilydynamictruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-24-heidi--49799021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49799021Sat, 14 May 2022 22:24:56 +0000Holly CrosbyHolly and Mandy talk about the immeasurably devastating loss of Holly’s sister Heidi. Grief can develop in both surprising and predictable ways. It’s something that touches everybody at some point in their lives, so the more we talk about it,...8782blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,divorce,grief,sisterhood,theeightiestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-23-three-s-company--49089161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49089161Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:52 +0000Holly CrosbyIt finally happened. We had a three way…..conversation on the podcast. Eric - the ex husband and current boyfriend - finally stops by for a lighthearted, loose and feel good catch up about sports, current events, pop culture, politics. JUST KIDDING....7544blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,divorce,friendswithyourex,josephandthetechnicolordream,lilettaandmirena,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-22-good-grief--48760687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48760687Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:00:55 +0000Holly CrosbyWelp, we thought that 2022 was going to help us get over that “languishing” feeling we were experiencing. And, it did, sort of. But not in a good way. Besides discussing grief and divorce, we also address important questions like, why did Holly’s mom...10087blendedfamily,divorce,friendship,grief,heatherhavrilesky,howtogrieve,lilettaandmirena,parenting,stagesofgrieffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-21-2021-well-that-happened--48039737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48039737Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:58:59 +0000Holly CrosbyWe made it through another year, everybody. Mandy and Holly - and the world - may be a little worse for wear but we’re still here to talk about it, and we’re truly grateful for that. So we’re sharing a few of our takeaways of the year that was in the...75072021,23andme,blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,celebrity breakups,divorce,friendship,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-20-making-a-list-part-3-of-3--47744569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47744569Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:37:16 +0000Holly CrosbyWhen the ladies said they like making lists, they weren’t joking. This episode mercifully wraps up this three-part exercise by covering the highs and lows of their divorce experiences. It’s not all fun and games, except for that time when Holly...9363blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,divorce,femalefriendship,friendship,lifelessons,personalgrowthtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-19-making-a-list-part-2--47038850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47038850Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:42:47 +0000Holly CrosbyDo you like to listen to grown ass women cry? Yes? Then this is the episode for you. In part 2 of 3 (yes, it’s a trilogy now, just like “The Godfather” and just as long) of their LISTS episode series, Mandy and Holly cover everything from their...10158blendedfamily,divorce,femalefriendship,friendship,lifeafterdivorce,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-18-making-a-list-and-checking-it-like-a-gazillion-times--466108191. They cover A LOT of wide-ranging topics
2. Words are awesome
3. Listening to our podcast is on YOUR to-do list, admit it!
4. Maybe it will inspire you to make your own lists
5. Lists are sexy and so is eating an apple

Confused? So was Mandy a lot of the time after hearing Holly’s lists. Enjoy, and thanks for listening to us for one whole year!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46610819Tue, 21 Sep 2021 02:29:39 +0000Holly CrosbyMandy and Holly love making lists. They help create order in a chaotic world, and don’t we all need some of that these days? And believe it or not, there are still things M+H don’t know about each other, even after one year of talking incessantly...1. They cover A LOT of wide-ranging topics
2. Words are awesome
3. Listening to our podcast is on YOUR to-do list, admit it!
4. Maybe it will inspire you to make your own lists
5. Lists are sexy and so is eating an apple

Confused? So was Mandy a lot of the time after hearing Holly’s lists. Enjoy, and thanks for listening to us for one whole year!]]>8842blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,divorce,femalefriendship,makinglists,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-17-manxiedy--46306299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46306299Tue, 31 Aug 2021 02:19:36 +0000Holly CrosbyWhat do you get when you mix Mandy with some good old-fashioned and all-consuming anxiety? Manxiedy. While it’s no laughing matter, she and Holly do their best to examine why it’s a particularly challenging time for Mandy, and for a lot of women right...7139blendedfamilies,blendedfamily,divorce,friendship,parenting,relationships,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-16-we-re-transitioning--45674914
In this episode we share our struggles of “transitioning” throughout life as divorced women. How do you re-adjust to the world opening back up again? Where do you draw boundaries for yourself? What strategies are helpful for surviving the next big change? Will Holly and Eric ever get married??

Like Charles Darwin always said, “Learn to transition or the universe will f*^% you forever.” No wait, that was Holly who said that. His real quote was really smart - listen to find out what it is!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45674914Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:13:58 +0000Holly CrosbyHere are the stages of divorce: the beginning, the middle, and the NEVER ENDING. Divorce doesn’t have a stopping point; there’s no divorce diploma certifying you are now qualified to “move on” with your life.  In this episode we share our struggles...
In this episode we share our struggles of “transitioning” throughout life as divorced women. How do you re-adjust to the world opening back up again? Where do you draw boundaries for yourself? What strategies are helpful for surviving the next big change? Will Holly and Eric ever get married??

Like Charles Darwin always said, “Learn to transition or the universe will f*^% you forever.” No wait, that was Holly who said that. His real quote was really smart - listen to find out what it is!]]>8580blendedfamilies,divorce,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-15-we-left-the-house--45205262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45205262Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:50:31 +0000Holly CrosbyIt’s been a minute since L & M - or anyone for that matter - were able to experience some of their favorite extracurricular activities. So as the world opens back up, it seems like a good time to slowly get back into the rhythm of “normal” life,...9326blendedfamily,conqueringphobias,divorce,lilettaandmirena,quarantinelife,theexandthegirlfriendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-14-ex-files-radio-hour--44744293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44744293Mon, 10 May 2021 23:32:53 +0000Holly CrosbyPodcast co-hosts, Liletta and Mirena, discuss the unexpected, the unexplained, the unusual topics no one else is talking about. When will we see Bill Gates on Bumble? Why are more women getting divorced in their 50’s? How dangerous is the “mother...7486blendedfamily,divorce,lilettaandmirenatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-13-mandy-in-the-middle--44415767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44415767Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:39:55 +0000Holly CrosbyThe tables have turned on Mirena! Now it's Holly's turn to ask Mandy any question she wants. Will they be uncomfortable? Will they be funny? Will they be thought-provoking? Will they be revealing? Yes, oh yes. They will most definitely be revealing,...7513blendedfamilies,divorce,lilettaandmirena,theexandthegirlfriendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-12-holly-in-the-hotseat--43993789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43993789Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:03:47 +0000Holly CrosbyAs if sitting down with your ex-husband’s forever girlfriend every few weeks for a candid conversation wasn’t unconventional enough, in this episode Mandy gets to ask Holly any question she wants and Holly must answer. Anything is fair game - past...6634blendedfamily,divorce,lilettaandmirena,theexandthegirlfriendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-11-liletta-and-mirena-netflix-and-chill--43695567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43695567Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:27:01 +0000Holly CrosbyHolly and Mandy analyze how the Netflix show “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce” portrays life after marriage. Short answer? It’s a train wreck. Long answer? Listen to this episode. Longer answer? Listen AND watch along with us as we provide running...7181blendedfamily,divorce,netflixandchill,theexandthegirlfriendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-10-a-divorce-revolution--43371102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43371102Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:32:17 +0000Holly CrosbyYou want a revolution? How about a revelation? Let’s “normalize divorce”! Mandy and Holly talk about how history, society, laws, expectations, and personal inhibitions negatively affect the way divorce is viewed. And, obviously, they use “The Crown,”...8168blendedfamily,breakups,divorce,divorcerevolution,normalizedivorcetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-9-the-meme-ing-of-life--43115225The Answer: Stanley Tucci, space trash, baby teeth, rescue dogs, leather tunics, Mullets and Marmots, fairy lurers, awesomeness, and petty theft.
Another question: Who are these Women of Memes and what are they talking about???]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43115225Mon, 25 Jan 2021 23:02:35 +0000Holly CrosbyWhat's the Meme-ing of Life? The Answer: Stanley Tucci, space trash, baby teeth, rescue dogs, leather tunics, Mullets and Marmots, fairy lurers, awesomeness, and petty theft. Another question: Who are these Women of Memes and what are they talking...The Answer: Stanley Tucci, space trash, baby teeth, rescue dogs, leather tunics, Mullets and Marmots, fairy lurers, awesomeness, and petty theft.
Another question: Who are these Women of Memes and what are they talking about???]]>8620blendedfamily,divorce,memehumor,socialmediahumortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-8-life-s-a-bitch-so-is-holly-and-then-you-die--42846948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42846948Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:57:23 +0000Holly CrosbyHolly (the girlfriend) and Mandy (the ex) wrap up 2020 from their divorced, single mom perspectives. Mostly it was a lot of crap. A little humor and some self-reflection, but mainly a lot of crap. Will 2021 be any better? Judging from the fact that...75842020,blendedfamily,divorce,parentingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-7-are-you-my-other-mother--42696073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42696073Mon, 28 Dec 2020 21:00:40 +0000Holly CrosbyParenting after divorce, it’s a bit like a Dr. Seuss book - Are You My Other Mother? One Kid, Two Kid, Three Kid, Four Kid. Oh, the Faces You’ll Disappoint. Mr Brown Can Vacuum, Can You? It can all be an overwhelming and unexpected journey to parent...9011blendedfamily,daydrinking,divorce,parenting,parentingindivorcetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-6-boy-bands-beyonce-and-bad-ass-bitches--42288622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42288622Thu, 03 Dec 2020 01:30:48 +0000Holly CrosbyBesides chocolate, wine, and girl time, what else helps you survive a divorce? Mandy (the ex) and Holly (the girlfriend) explore how MUSIC played a pivotal role in their lives while their marriages were ending and they were figuring out how the fuck...7817blendedfamily,divorce,theexandthegirlfriendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-5-call-me-maybe-not--41863597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41863597Sun, 08 Nov 2020 19:46:49 +0000Holly CrosbyOnline Dating...The profiles. The excitement. The thrills. The possibilities. The reality: it sucks, especially if you are a single mom in her 40s. Swiping and texting and drinks, oh my. Mandy (the ex) entertains Holly (the girlfriend) with...9517blendedfamily,divorce,onlinedatingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-4-mazel-tov-cocktail--41664851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41664851Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:51:36 +0000Holly CrosbyMandy is his ex wife and Holly is his girlfriend...and they actually really, really like each other. They have professional photos to prove it! In this episode they talk about a momentous event in their lives and all the weird and wonderful details...6251blendedfamily,divorce,fyouforevertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-3-the-empowerpuff-girls--41312441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41312441Mon, 05 Oct 2020 19:17:16 +0000Holly CrosbyThe ex and the girlfriend - yes, of the same man - discuss how their respective experiences with divorce have made them stronger....most of the time. Strongish maybe? Whether it involves fixing a toilet or getting laser hair removal, empowerment comes...7336blendedfamily,divorce,empowerment,theexandthegirlfriendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-2-too-functional--41009138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41009138Sat, 19 Sep 2020 23:12:44 +0000Holly CrosbyMandy (the ex) and Holly (the girlfriend) discuss all the awkwardness, hilarity and all around weirdness that comes from spending time together as one big happy (mostly) blended family. It seems to be working for the kids, but is it always best for...7264blendedfamily,divorce,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liletta-mirena-episode-1-the-ex-and-the-girlfriend--40720645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40720645Sat, 05 Sep 2020 19:57:15 +0000Holly CrosbyShe's the ex wife. She's the girlfriend. They should hate each other. They definitely shouldn’t want to start a podcast together. But sometimes life works in mysterious and magical ways. These are the musings, reflections and occasional accidental...6883blendedfamily,divorce,friendship,otherwoman,parenting,relationshipstruefull