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Today's special Lizness School episode is inspired by a letter we received from listener Laura Tiberi asking us to consider how life choices can be different for "those who are faced with significant transitions as a result of medical illness or injury." Laura was "retired by leukemia", has experienced two stem cell transplants and "is 3 1/2 years old in transplant years."We speak to Kira Dales, a fellow Fellow of Liz's at Stanford last year, who tells us of her life since a brain tumor and stroke. Her story includes physical, communication, cognitive and emotional recovery over the last 6 years.Kira Dales on Stanford DCI site and LinkedIn.Homework:Kira recommends Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir Of A Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad.Here is Suleika Jaouad's substack Creative Alchemy: The Isolation Journals.Here is an interview on CBS Sunday Morning with Suleika Jaouad and her husband Jon Batiste. Welcome to our sponsors: Stanford Federal Credit Union. To use their

DescriptionToday's Lizness School episode starts with a conversation with John Evans, a Lecturer in Nonfiction in the Creative Writing Department at Stanford University. John was Liz's memoir writing teacher during her year as a Fellow in Stanford's Distinguished Careers Institute. Their conversation is about why people get interested in memoir writing and why being in a memoir writing group can be so meaningful. John leads groups and workshops through Memoir Mentors His two published memoirs are Young Widower: A Memoir (University of Nebraska Press, 2014), and Should I Still Wish: A Memoir. (University of Nebraska Press, 2017)In the second half of the episode, Liz and Leah discuss what they learned about themselves by using The Values Bridge, an assessment tool created by Suzy Welch of the NYU Stern School of Business.Welcome to our sponsor: Stanford Federal Credit Union. To use their $620 New Member offer, go to sfcu.org/liznessWelleco. Try The Super Elixir at welleco

Wellness. At Lizness School, wellness means health + fun. Liz and Leah both have wellness goals this year that include training for a big event. Today's special release of Lizness School episode S2E12 to Satellite Sisters is our first ever wellness episode. Specific training plans are put in place! First Leah, an ultra runner and certified trainer herself, gives Liz her plan from now until September to be ready for physical activity at altitude in Peru with her Stanford DCI classmates. Then Leah lays out her own goals for the LA Marathon in March, her first race since she moved to Nashville.Welcome to our new sponsors:Stanford Federal Credit Union. To use their $620 New Member offer, go to sfcu.org/lizness .Wellco Super Elixir. Go to Wellco.com. Use promo code sisters15 at checkoutHomework: Read a good book about Macchu Picchu. That's Turn Right at Macchu Picchu: Rediscovering The Lost City One Step At A Time by travel writer Mark Adams. What happens when an adventure travel expert-who's never actually done

SPECIAL DROP FOR SATELLITE SISTERS WHO DREAM 0F WRITING ROMANCE! It's never too late to totally switch it up. Just ask Sue Fleishman who went from being a Communications Guru at big entertainment companies like Universal, Amblin and Warner Brothers to rebranding herself Campbell Linden, Romance Novelist! On today's episode, she shares her story including a juicy Hollywood bad-behavior- behind-the-scenes tale and how she came up with her nom de plume. Millennial Mentor Leah is jealous and tests out her own potential pen name.To follow Campbell Linden and her books: Buy the latest Settle For More on amazon.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCampbellLinden/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campbelllindenauthor/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@campbelllindenWebsite: https://campbelllinden.com/Check out the trailer for Robert Evan's film The Kids Stays In The PictureArticle in Stanford Longevity Magazine RX Creativity for Health Life and Fun by Laura Holson feat

What's up with some of the Satellite Sisters this summer? We'll let you know. Liz is in Santa Monica and working on a new season of Lizness School. Lian took July off but now she's ready to go to... Summer Camp. More details on that. Plus, Book and TV Recommendations and conversations.Get Yer Links Here:Satellite Sisters website and Pep Talk sign uphttps://satellitesisters.com/Lizness School podcast homepagehttps://art19.com/shows/lizness-schoolLizness School on instagram @liznessschoolCamp! Read about Ann Garvin's Bummer Camp here Books, Books, Books – Summer is still happening so keep reading! Lian recommends 3 titles on the showEveryone is Lying to You by Jo PiazzaThe Witch's Orchard by Archer SullivanThe Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby CunninghamSummer Reads Listhttps://bookshop.org/lists/summer-2025-books-for-satellite-smistersBooks I enjoyed in July and Augusthttps://bookshop.org/lists/books-i-enjoyed-in-july-2025From NetflixThe Biggest Loser DocLena Dunham’s Too MuchFiskFrom HBOAnd Jus

Lizness School Season 2 Premiere: New Life ChoicesThis is a special new Lizness School for all Satellite Sisters listeners. To continue to get this show, follow Lizness School on any podcast app. It's all about choices now. Liz Dolan completed her year as a Fellow at Stanford's Distinguished Careers Institute and now she's back in the wild figuring out what's next. There are always lots of choices to make and she's got goals about work, community and wellness. Her millennial mentor Leah Sutherland is in the middle of her own transitions, so they've got lots to share. New this year is that Liz and Leah will be inviting guests to talk about their own big life decisions. They'll also be conducting Office Hours for listeners.Do you have a question or a thought to share? Record a voice memo on your photo then email it to liznessnessschool@gmail.com or DM it to Liz on the @liznessschool Instagram.If you are new to Lizness School, we suggest you listen to Season 1 to hear all about Liz's year as a Stanford Fellow.

Well, not quite all. But a classic Ask Us Anything from 2023 that answers your questions about family, birth order, production question and the meaning of life. Julie Dolan, Lian Dolan and Liz Dolan answers your questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a classic from July 2019. Lian, Liz and Julie want you to sit back, relax, sip lemonade and enjoy the day. It's a Summer Splash episode with the history of Blueberries, facts about High heels and Festive food.Blueberry Muffin Recipehttps://satellitesisters.com/red-white-and-blueberry-muffins/The Blueberry Councilhttps://blueberry.org/Blueberry Sangriahttps://blueberry.org/recipes/blueberry-sangria/The embedded ads in this show outdated. The offers no longer apply. Follow us on Instagram @satsistersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New episode! Lian Dolan is back from her book tour for Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding. Liz Dolan is back in home after her year at Stanford. Updates, tales to tell and what's next for these two Satellite Sisters. To find out more about Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding, click here. To register for the Newport Beach Happy Hour with Lian Dolan, click here. To listen to the preview episode about Lian's new book, click here. To listen to Lizness School, click here. To follow Lizness School on Instagram, click here. To subscribe to Lizness School on Apple Podcasts, click here. Entertaining Sisters Recommendations: Hamilton Reunion on The Tonys ! Watch here. The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow with Cynthia Erivo and Sara Bareilles Watch here. How to Lose Your Mother, a memoir by Molly Jong-Fast New Documentary: about Jacinda Ardern called Prime Minister  In theaters June 13   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brEFCizM9ws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Polic

New episode with fresh updates! Lian Dolan previews her new novel Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding. Plus, Healthy Aging, College Reunions and Entertaining Sisters Recommendations. Get ready for Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding ! Links you need: To Pre-order Lian's book and find out about tour stops, click here. https://www.liandolan.com Information and links to buy Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding here. For event details, please visit this page at Lian's website. Entertaining Sisters Recommendations: TV: The Four Seasons on Netflix Wine Country on Netflix Books: The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In honor of Princess Charlotte's 10th Birth, a chatty classic from ten years ago that covers the gamut from news to nonsense. Original airdate 050515. Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on the Tuesday Podcast.   News stories: The shooting in Garland, Texas: Julie explains what she knows from her Texas POV.  The Accidental Death of David Goldberg, the husband of Sheryl Sandberg  Roomate of The Year Nominee: A little Windex with your soup?  Tuesday Trends: Tea for Men and Shrimp for None and Ham for Mothers' Day The Royal Baby: Julie objects to the name Charlotte City of Gold Update: Jonathon Gold and the writhing, naked girl Plus, Car-Buying Update. Lian buys a car, after a test drive.  Outlander Re-Cap: Scotland sure is cold and damp For information about Lian Dolan's new book Abigail and Alexa Svae the Wedding, please visit her website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no

Classic Episode! The Lab Rats are testing products for older lady rats. And teh whole thing makes Monica uncomfortable. Plus, we're dead wrong about Snapchat. And we diagnose Alec Baldwin on the air. Original airdate is Nov 2013 Want to find out more information about Lian Dolan's new book Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding. Plus, her book tour dates? Visit her website here. More Notes. News from around the globe :Batkid! Professional Cuddler! Brazilain Juice Cleanse? and What's the Deal with Alec Baldwin? Plus, Monica and Sheila, the Lab Rats, are back! Strolling down "the Freedom Trail" and testing feminine washes, pads and wipes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show, Lian celebrates Kyle Chandler's birthday and Sheila asks for Customer Service advice.  Plus the Lab Rats test macaroni and cheese, Julie joins us with a sticky situation of the week and Sheila is on the Cozy Coach. Phew. This is a New To You show from Sept. 22, 2008.  Find all the information on Lian Dolan's new book, Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding, and her book tour that starts on May 20 at her website. More show notes: Sheila has a customer service issue with her HP Ink Cartridges.  Why do they run out so fast?  She turns to Lian first.  She calls Lian "the Executive Producer of her life".  Lian suggests she call the experts so Sheila tries gets on the line with HP.  Not surprisingly, this does not go well.   Lian has insights into math from this story in the New York Times entitled Gut Instinct's Surprising Role In Math. This results in to Pop Quiz for the sisters.  This does not go well either. New Satellite Sisters Sticky Situations: Julie's challenge is dog-related. Her Zor

All Spoilers! Lian Dolan takes question about her book, The Marriage Sabbatical now out in paperback. Read the book first and then go deep on the who, what and why's of this USA Today Bestseller and People Magazine Pick of the Week. Lian answers reader questions, maybe even yours. To buy The Marriage Sabbatical, head to your favorite indie bookstore or find it everywhere, including here. To find out more about Lian Dolan, her book tour or booking her for your book club, visit her website here. To listen to the Satellite Sisters episode about Santa Fe and find notes about traveling to the City Different, click here. Lian Dolan's books: For information on Lian's novels, including Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding, her new novel coming out May 2025, visit her website. To see Lian's tour dates, including her appearance at the LA Times Festival of Books on April 27, 2025, visit her events page here. Thank you for Pre-ordering Abigail and Alexa Save the wedding. Pre-order options here. Learn more about your ad ch

A Classic Episode with Travel! Summer Cooking! How about a Satellite Sisters Weekend in Santa Fe? To celebrate the paperback release of The Marriage Sabbatical, we time travel back to June 2022 for Lian's research trip to the city of Santa Fe. Lian heads to New Mexico for book research and comes back with all kind of tips, raves and reviews for The City Different. Plus, ICON SIGHTING! Restaurants, Art Galleries, Shopping, Sightseeing. Plus, Julie has the scoop of staying aware of flight cancellations. And our usual Satellite Sisters recommendations on books, TV and more entertaining options. Julie Loved Vacationland from our Best Beach Bag Books List. And the Alex Rider series on Amazon Prime from the bestselling series of books Want to head to Santa Fe? Read Lian Dolan's Complete Travel Guide for Santa Fe here for all the links. Listen to out Santa Fe Travel special here. And Lian's book talk podcast about The Marriage Sabbatical here. For more information on Lian Dolan and her books, please visit her webs

No Spoilers! Welcome to the publication day special for The Marriage Sabbatical, a new book by Lian Dolan from William Morrow. Out in paperback today on 041525. This episode aired originally in April 2024. On this episode, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan talk to Lian Dolan about the inspiration behind her latest novel, an adventurous story of one Gen X couple who hit midlife and need a vacation from their lives, their marriage and each other. Wife Nicole heads to Santa Fe to study silversmithing. Husband Jason opts for a motorcycle trip through Patagonia. What will happen when the sabbatical ends?We discuss process, writing habits, inspiration, storytelling and what if everyone thinks this is about Lian's marriage. Plus, take a look behind the planning of a book tour. (Hint-- not as glam as Sex & The City makes it seem.)To buy The Marriage Sabbatical, head to your favorite indie bookstore or find it everywhere, including here. To find out more about Lian Dolan, her book tour or booking her for your book club, v

In Honor of the 25th anniversary of Satellite Sisters, a classic show from our 20th anniversary. Our LIVE 20th Anniversary Special features all five Dolan sisters - Julie, Liz, Sheila, Monica and Lian - in a one-time-only Zoom party with Sixth & I in Washington DC. The sisters share their history, laugh about the things they got right and wrong over the years and play a game of Satellite Sisters Trivia with listener Nancy Cowan of Shrewsbury, Mass. PLUS the Lab Rats return! Sheila and Monica do some product testing and share the results on camera. Finally, we introduce some our loyal team members over the years - Corny Koehl, John Ramos, Sarah Sweeney, Emily Loudermilk and Sergio Enriquez - and Julie gives heartfelt thank-yous to all the loyal sisters and misters who have listened over all these years.Visit the Satellite Sisters website Satellite Sisters: A Pep Talk For Modern WomenSubscribe to our weekly newsletter Pep Talk here.For all of our booklists at Bookshop.org, go to www.bookshop.org/shop/liando

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! For today's episode., we revisist Lian's story of being diagnosed with colon cancer after a routine colonoscopy and how that early screening may have prevented a much more serious outcome.It's also the story of how being pestered by her friend Karah to get that screening may have saved her life. Satellite Sisters and Misters, this is what we do for each other. You have our permission to pester! We also bring listeners up to date as of today in terms of Lian's health. Four years after diagnosis and treatment, Lian talks about what it means to be a survivor and the lessons she learned about cancer as a patient that could be helpful to anyone going through cancer themselves. Or caregivers.Please share this show with your own Satellite Sisters and Misters.Original Post Date: November 2019 and Updated March 2024 Here are the new guidelines for testing. For support for patients and families, here are some resources.American Cancer Society Colon Cancer Coalition Colorectal Canc

This is a classic from September 2008. Sheila, Monica, Julie and Lian are back from summer ration to catch up and discuss Sheila's Summer of Love. Plus,is lowering teh drinking age a good idea? Also, Cozy Couch and Believe it or not. To pre-order a signed copy of Lian Dolan's new book Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding, click here. Don't forget to request from your library as well. To see Lian's tour schedule as of now,  please click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liz and Lian catch up over Spring Break. Liz outlines her Med-Spa Vacation strategy. And Lian haslots of details about her new book and book tour schedule. Plus, Entertaining Sisters recs for The Residence on Netflix and Lian's Spring Pick Book Recommendations at this link: https://bookshop.org/lists/satellite-sisters-spring-2025-recommendationsHappy 5th Birthday to The Sweeney Sisters. If you are a Kindle Reader or an Audible user, good deals happening now.The paperback of The Marriage Sabbatical is out April 15. Join Lian at the LA Times Festival of Books to celebrate. She'll be signing at Booth #34 sunday, April 27th. Noon to 2 RSVP to Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding out on May 20th but available now. Find details on dates and pre-orders here" https://www.liandolan.com/events/Pre-Order Signed copy from Vroman's hereBook tour starts on May 20 in Pasadenaand then... Santa MonicaCarmel, IndianaSpring Lake New JerseyNewport Rhode IslandMystic CTDarien CT Montecito, CANewport Beach, CA  Learn more about you