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YOUR REAL, YOUR IDEAL

Co-Hosts: Amy Tokos and Sandy Lane

Two women taking on life’s questions as posed by their listeners. Through their unique journeys in weathering life to date, Amy and Sandy, tackle the probing questions and issues by first recognizing the real in life’s situations to get to the desired ideal. Practical. Honest. Fun. Curious. Helping women create the ideal they want most in our shared journey of life.

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Our video catalog of Season 4 and 5 (or find our channel Your Real, Your Ideal on YouTube)…

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  • Season 5: Episode 13 - Humble: To Be or Not to Be
    12/21/23

    Season 5: Episode 13 - Humble: To Be or Not to Be

    We often hear that we need to be humble. Sandy and Amy talk through the pros and cons of humility plus the perceptions of people who are humble versus arrogant. There is definitely an art to being humble.

  • Season 5: Episode 12 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    12/14/23

    Season 5: Episode 12 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    In this episode, we have another guest, Bev Young, from HCA Healthcare. She is sharing all about DEI in healthcare and the efforts to make it more accessible. It’s interesting and inspiring. When you listen, you will hear Bev’s passion, which we love! Enjoy the podcast.

  • Season 5: Episode 11 - Aging Gracefully
    12/7/23

    Season 5: Episode 11 - Aging Gracefully

    How do you feel about aging? Sandy and Amy discuss how the definition of aging gracefully has changed as we have aged. We are measuring it differently than we did 20 years ago. We also share some strategies that will make aging easier. Added bonus: In the conversation, we find out how Sandy got banned from TikTok. It’s a good story.

  • Season 5: Episode 10- A Traditional Life
    11/30/23

    Season 5: Episode 10- A Traditional Life

    Tis the season for family traditions. You know, the ones we love and the those that feel like a burden. In this episode, Sandy and Amy share some of their family traditions, how they evolved, and which ones stuck and which ones did not. It’s a perfect conversation for the season.

  • Season 5: Episode 9 - AI & Cybersecurity: Safety First
    11/23/23

    Season 5: Episode 9 - AI & Cybersecurity: Safety First

    AI is here. There are some good ways to use it, and our guest, Heather Noggle, shares some cautions. She also gives us great advice on cybersecurity and how to protect ourselves, including #1 multi-factor authentication, which helps us find a balance between fear and vigilance when it comes to cybersecurity.

  • Season 5: Episode 8 - Out of the Barbie Box
    11/16/23

    Season 5: Episode 8 - Out of the Barbie Box

    What just happened? Sometimes, that is how we feel when we see someone stepping out of the box and being their authentic and real selves. In this episode, we are celebrating that courageous authenticity that can challenge our beliefs and who we think we are. It can feel good and also a bit uncomfortable.

  • Season 5: Episode 7 - Unbanned Books
    11/9/23

    Season 5: Episode 7 - Unbanned Books

    We’re talking about books, both banned and unbanned. Sandy and Amy are big readers, sharing their latest reading, discussing a podcast on books, and the banned book lists. Join our conversation!

  • Season 5: Episode 6 - What Would You do with a Million Dollars?
    11/2/23

    Season 5: Episode 6 - What Would You do with a Million Dollars?

    If we had a million dollars and didn’t need to save it - what would you spend it on? We asked this question to our listeners. We learned the answer many times reflects our values. It’s an interesting thing to ponder.

  • Season 5: Episode 5 - Armchair Quarterback
    10/26/23

    Season 5: Episode 5 - Armchair Quarterback

    Sometimes, our confidence on a topic is greater than our competence. Sandy and Amy share when we’ve been armchair quarterbacks in this episode. This conversation takes us down the road of a growth mindset and the “Think Again” book by Adam Grant. The more we know, the more we realize how much we don’t know.

  • Season 5: Episode 4 - Choosing Change
    10/19/23

    Season 5: Episode 4 - Choosing Change

    When we put ourselves out there to do something new or different, it can be scary. In this episode, Sandy and Amy talk about change, the benefits of change, and how we’ve embraced it…or not.

  • Season 5: Episode 3 - Are You the Same Person You Used to Be?
    10/12/23

    Season 5: Episode 3 - Are You the Same Person You Used to Be?

    We can all agree that people evolve and change. Yet, we also recognize that people are very much the same as they have always been. In this episode, Sandy and Amy discuss how we change, how we might want to change, and what will really never change.

  • Season 5: Episode 2 - Playing With AI
    10/5/23

    Season 5: Episode 2 - Playing With AI

    AI is here, and this week we share how we’ve been playing with it. What we’re seeing, what we’re hearing, possible opportunities, plus some cautions. It’s interesting and will be a game-changer. How do you plan to harness the power of AI?

  • Season 5: Episode 1 - We're Back!
    9/28/23

    Season 5: Episode 1 - We're Back!

    We’re back! In this episode, we’re doing our catch-up from the summer and kicking off season 5. Sandy and Amy both spent time with important people this summer while they did some stuff and learned some stuff.

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    A listener from Florida

  • Grateful for your podcast!

    Ellen Delap