Excuse My Grandma on Valentine's Day, Rituals, and Self-Love

Grandma Gail and Kim chat with husband and wife duo, Alex and Michael Toccin (@alexandmichaeltoccin). They talk to the fashion power couple about how they met the first day of college as well as founding their brands TOCCIN and LDT. Alex and Michael also, style advice, their thoughts on whether or not the fashion industry is youth-oriented and what trends they see for fall 2022.  Watch clips of the episode on @excusemygrandma Instagram and TikTok

11 Aug 202229min

This week Kim and Grandma Gail talk to a woman part of Gail’s generation, Jean Ketcham. The 82-year-old started Aging But Dangerous, an international acclaimed movement for women focusing on healthy aging and living life dangerously with fun, spirit and style. Jean created a Facebook group with 200k followers, inspiring women 50, 60, 70, and 80+. On the episode, they discuss how to not be afraid of aging, how women can create a routine and bucket list for themselves, and the importance of having a community.  Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma and TikTok @excusemygrandma

4 Aug 202237min

Kim and Grandma Gail talk to Nick Viall (@nickviall), who was The Bachelor back in 2016 and has continued to talk about the reality show and all things dating on his podcast ‘The Viall Files’. They talk to Nick about his time on the show and his thoughts on the current season of ‘The Bachelorette’ with two leading ladies. Nick also shares what he’s learned about modern dating, details about his current relationship and what we can expect in his upcoming book (available now for preorder) ‘Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday: And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating’.  Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma and TikTok @excusemygrandma

28 Jul 202243min

This week, Kim and Grandma Gail talk to dating coach Kevin Nahai (@kevinnahai). They talk to Kevin about his rule for dating one person at a time, and other love advice and exercises applicable to any age. They also discuss dating myths and gems from previous generations as well as how men and women differ when it comes to love and sex.  Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma and TikTok @excusemygrandma

21 Jul 202251min

Kim and Grandma Gail talk to the sisters behind the food Instagram and TikTok account @sistersnacking. The Shapiro sisters: Sara, Madison, Carly and Julia started their social media accounts to show followers their favorite food spots in New York City and Connecticut. They share whether they think influencers will replace food critics, which iconic NYC restaurants are overrated, reservation hacks, date night spots and more.  Follow us on Tiktok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma

14 Jul 202233min

Grandma Gail and Kim (@kimmurstein) talk to TikTok star Kat Stickler (@katstickler), who has a social media following of more than 8.7 million. They talk to Kat about how she went viral on TikTok for imitating her hispanic mom, as well as her experiences as a single mom. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram

7 Jul 202220min

Kim (@kimmurstein) and Grandma Gail talk to one of the stars of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Dubai, Caroline Stanbury (@carolinestanbury). She shares details about her return to reality TV since the show Ladies of London and the reception of the show in Dubai They also talk about her podcast, Divorced not Dead, and what she’s learned about life after divorce. Caroline also shares how she got together with her husband Sergio and the reaction she’s received to him being 18 years younger as well as her experience finding love after 40.

30 Jun 202234min

Kim and Grandma Gail catch each other up on the latest in their lives, including Kim’s recent thoughts of what she’s experienced on dating apps. They discuss what to do if you match with someone on an app and neither person starts the conversation, or when a conversation is one-sided. Kim brings up the dating topic of codependency, both in a romantic relationship and with a family member (we may have decided Kim is codependent with grandma). They talk about setting boundaries and having date nights with yourself. Grandma and Kim end with answering questions from listeners, and they're answering the rest on Instagram if you haven’t checked them out on @excusemygrandma. And follow us on TikTok! Thanks for listening!

23 Jun 202223min