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Life's Journey with Best Friends

Diana Barrucci and Noelle Rollins
51 episodes   Last Updated: Apr 23, 25
Two Best Friends, for over 40 years, share our experiences, insights and unique stories.

Episodes

Noelle and Diana talk about the women who paid millions to be "astronauts" on the Blue Origin mission. Diana gives an update on the Karen Read trial - are you following it too? If so, reach out to join us on an episode!
Noelle and Diana talk about some dietary changes they are making to reduce inflammation and help with their overall health, the Blue Zones and growing their own food. They're joined by a special guest, Eric Fowke, owner of Natural Food Exchange in Stoneham, MA. Eric is a friend from our college days and shares a lot of great information on natural remedies to alleviate allergy symptoms (it's finally Spring!) as well as other recommendations. The girls try kombucha and natural sodas for the first time! In their Tidbit they reminisce about jelly shoes - they're baaack.
The girls talk about the photos of Robert Irwin - what is in the water in Australia? Noelle is ready to run her first 5k on April 12, so Eric Fowke from Natural Food Exchange returns to talk about pre-run and post-run techniques and supplements.
It's April! Noelle and Diana share some of the pranks that they've played or have been the victim. They're joined by Julie who shares a recent scam and how to avoid them. The girls talk about the little things that make them happy now. Noelle is excited to plan a visit to the Icelandic Phallological Museum - the world's only genuine penis museum.
Diana recaps all of the crazy stories since she moved to South Carolina with an update on the latest - JJ the kangaroo on the loose. Noelle shares the purchase of a 5.3 million dollar dog (it's very cute). The girls discuss some of the pet peeves that come with age, including bad customer service. Science - Noelle explains why chewing gum helps with weight loss and getting your bowels moving!
Borgs are all the "rage" for college kids and were out in full force for St. Patrick's Day. Noelle provides the science behind Chicago's green river and why egg prices are dropping. They discuss two sad stories in the news. And Noelle is bummed that she couldn't buy the BDub Goggles.
Noelle talks about British comedians banning botox!? Diana fulfills her dream of going to court and seeing all the craziness firsthand. Noelle gets "shnookered" by the BDub Vision Goggles. "Julie Tries" fake nails! She reviews 3 products based on appearance (short, medium, long), adherence (glue vs adhesive tape) and functionality (texting, dressing, wiping, etc.) GIVEAWAY: Write a review of our podcast on your favorite platform by April 12 and we'll send you a special gift!
Noelle wants to rent chickens and we won't talk about her plan for rabbits. They have a new term for people that annoy them. The girls discuss the 2025 Oscars and review the women and men's fashion. This episode is visual so we recommend viewing on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lifesjourneybff) or YouTube (www.youtube.com/@LifesJourneyBFF).
Diana and Noelle are joined by Jim and Dave for another round of "How well do you know me?" Then they all share the behind the scenes story of the last trip to South Carolina and how Jim got the nickname "Crash".
Noelle jumps on board watching Traitors and the girls get into the show. In a new segment, "Julie Tries", she joins to share her very personal opinion on bladder leakage products.