On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle pick up where they left off last week.

Fresh off the excitement of the U.S. Open, the ladies continue to discuss their recent visit to New York City. This talk in filled with sparkle, laughter, and unforgettable stories.

From Suzanne’s jewelry scare (and the momentary panic that followed) to an indulgent dinner at the iconic Delmonico Steakhouse, this episode captures the blend of friendship, travel, and real-life humor that makes Orange Juice Optional such a relatable women’s travel podcast.

Then before this episode concludes, it’s lights up on Broadway, where the duo lands front-row seats to Mamma Mia! Can you visualize the ladies singing along, laughing out loud, and soaking up every glittering note of the show? It was quite the experience…For everyone!!

Between the thrill of Broadway Nights, Big Apple bites, and heartfelt reflections on friendship, this episode is a love letter to living in the moment, embracing the chaos, and finding joy in every bite, song, and story along the way.

We hope you enjoy this episode…and until next week everyone - stay authentic to who you are!

Cheers!!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

This episode description was created with the help of Chatgpt (open AI, 2025). It has been reviewed and edited for clarity

Who needs mimosas when you’ve got Manhattan?

Join Michelle and Suzanne as Orange Juice Optional takes on New York City — one adventure (and one laugh) at a time.

In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Michelle shares how she almost didn’t go to New York. But once she arrived, New York unfolded in unexpected ways — from early mornings at the Today Show, to a charming little bookstore where her book Good Night Sweet Bear found encouragement (and maybe a hint of future recognition).

The conversation (and adventure) then shifts to the U.S. Open tennis tournament, where the ladies not only soaked in the sun, but also the energy, history, and tradition of one of America’s most iconic events.

Throughout this episode, they reflect on friendship, travel, and the beauty of saying “yes” — proving that even after fifty, stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to joy, laughter, and surprising moments of connection.

This is Part One of a special New York travel series — full of heart, humor, and the reminder that sometimes the trips we resist the most are the ones that change us the most.

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We hope you enjoy this episode…and until next week everyone - stay authentic to who you are!

Cheers!!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle get real about the ways we try to fill life’s empty spaces — whether it’s emotional eating, drinking, or spending.

From the lure of slot machines to the shock of not recognizing someone you haven’t seen in years, this episode explores how habits, time, and emotion shape who we become.

With humor, honesty, and heart, the ladies remind us that life’s too short to wait for “someday.” It’s time to let go of old patterns, trust ourselves, and finally say yes to what we really want.

We hope you enjoy this episode…and until next week everyone - stay authentic to who you are!

Cheers!!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

This episode description was created with the help of Chatgpt (open AI, 2025). It has been reviewed and edited for clarity

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne is shaking things up a bit when she introduces this week’s ’Something to Sip On’ at the beginning of the episode. She is inspired by it, and as a result, the ladies will talk about life in general and how important it is to show up for one another. Not only in the good times, but also in the harder times. Life just feels better knowing that you have someone in your corner!!

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are! Cheers!!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Michelle is frustrated with an early morning construction project. She vents that this project is waking up the dogs and creating a huge mess. Listening to her concerns, Suzanne reminds her that in situations like this, setting expectations early on is always a conversation worth having - Even if it’s a difficult conversion to have.

Then the discussion shifts to a recent exasperating day that Suzanne experienced while arranging medical care for her mother. It was definitely a lesson that she learned in the pressure of the moment. Knowing that there are other people going through this process, Suzanne shares some valuable pointers that she has learned the hard way.

To close out this episode, Michelle will share this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are! Cheers!!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast info@nextdaypodcast.com

In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne and Michelle are embracing this summer’s ’Wedding Season’. The ladies are feeling inspired, and will be sharing with the listeners, some of their best marriage advice. After that, and staying with the wedding theme, they will discuss wedding trends (but what remains the same), wedding etiquette and a wedding social dilemma.

Then before this episode concludes, Michelle will share this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'.

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are! Cheers!!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Wedding etiquette quiz in this episode; https://www.buzzfeed.com/bubbletonks/wedding-etiquette-poll

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne and Michelle continue discussing Mel Robbins’ book “The Let Them Theory”. In the last episode, the ladies focused on the “let them’ part of this theory. However, in this episode, they will focus their discussion on the ‘Let Me’ part of the theory. This is the part of the theory that encourages readers to look at their own personal responsibility and personal power in any given situation. The ladies discuss how this theory works not only in everyday mundane situations, but also in more challenging interpersonal dynamics.

Then before this episode concludes, Suzanne shares this week’s Mel Robbins inspired ‘Something to Sip on'.

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are! Cheers!!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Link to Mel Robbins’ book “The Let Them Theory”

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne shares with Michelle that she wants to get a new tattoo on her forearm of the words ‘Let Them’. Curious, and not one to shy away from a good tattoo, Michelle inquires about the ‘Why’ Of that decision? The ladies then jump into an inspired conversation about Mel Robbins’ book “The Let Them Theory”.

Listening in, you’ll soon discover that this book does a deep dive into the importance of releasing responsibility in regards to another person’s actions, while understanding your own personal position and power in any given situation.

The ladies discuss how this theory works not only in everyday mundane situations, but also in more challenging interpersonal dynamics. “Let them” and it’s counterpart “let me”, will be discussed over two episodes.

Then before this episode concludes, Suzanne shares this week’s Mel Robbins inspired ‘Something to Sip on'.

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are! Cheers!!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Link to ‘The Let Them’ Theory