Roy Sister Duo

Cold Therapy

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We are going to have some fun and test out some of the health trends we have been seeing on the internet. We will trial them for 5-7 days and report back on how it went, what we thought of it, if it made a difference and if we want to continue to try to implement it. In this episode we share how we implemented a cold shower every morning for 30 seconds - 2 minutes to wake up our nervous systems, boost alertness and mood, and build stress resilience. Listen in to find out how it went.

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Morning Discipline

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We are going to have some fun and test out some of the health trends we have been seeing on the internet. We will trial them for 5-7 days and report back on how it went, what we thought of it, if it made a difference and if we want to continue to try to implement it. In this episode we implemented morning discipline - no caffeine or using your phone for 60 minutes in the morning.

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NSDR/Midday Rest (Non Sleep Deep Rest)

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We are going to have some fun and test out some of the health trends we have been seeing on the internet. We will trial them for 5-7 days and report back on how it went, what we thought of it, if it made a difference and if we want to continue to try to implement it. First up is NSDR: Non Sleep Deep Rest. We tried doing it every day for a week and in this episode we're sharing all about how it went and if we think YOU should try it too.

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Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

With 2025 behind us, we’re looking ahead to 2026 and talking about the goals, intentions, and dreams we’re holding (or not holding) for the next year. We hope this episode inspires you to dream big, be honest about where you are actually at, and start living your life on PURPOSE.

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Reflecting and Reviewing 2025

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode Jenna and Bethany look back and reflect on 2025, acknowledging both challenges and accomplishments of the year. Next episode they'll be back to share their intentions for 2026. Use the prompts below for your own reflections of this year.

Three accomplishments of the year:
Three challenges of the year:
Three words to describe the year:
What was your main feeling of the year?
What are you most proud of?
What was your secret wish for the year?
What name did you give your year?
What is the main feeling you wanted to feel this year?

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Christmas Traditions: Advice From Our Mom

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Join us as we bring our mom on the podcast to discuss how she handled and plans to continue to handle the changing in Christmas traditions. From her own childhood, to life with a spouse, then a family of her own. Now us becoming adults, to having our own children and having a blended family, she shares the struggles, rewards and messages she would like others to hear about how to handle change with grace even when it feels hard.

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Leaning into the Seasons

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In northern British Columbia where Jenna and Bethany live, the darkest day of the year is approaching. In this episode they talk about not just surviving the darkness, but leaning into it and all that this season has to offer.

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Who Knows Who Better?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

It’s like the newlywed game but for sisters who are best friends! On this episode Jenna and Bethany test each other on 5 different categories of life and see who knows who better. And of course with two competitive people, there has to be a winner!

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Capacity: Knowing Your Limits and Playing Within It

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

There is a big difference between having time and having capacity. In this episode Jenna and Bethany discuss the difficulty of setting boundaries when having the time, but not having the capacity to take more on. They go in depth on strategies they use to know their own personal capacities and how to hold boundaries (cause let’s be honest the struggle is real).

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How Farm Life Shaped Us

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

As fall is beginning to edge up onto winter and harvest is near the end, this is the perfect time of year to share with you a piece of our upbringing and talk about all things that had to do with growing up on the family farm. Helping out on the farm, the work hard, play hard mentality, the value of belonging and everything in between.

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How We’re Choosing to Consume Less

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Tis the season of high consumerism, marketing schemes and the never ending message to buy more. Listen in for ways we try to combat the consumerism world that we are surrounded by.

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Decision Fatigue: Strategies to Lower the Mental Load of Everyday Decisions

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Are you exhausted from constantly making decisions? Listen in as we discuss what decision fatigue is, how it affects our mental functioning and how we are combating it. Here are some real life experiences and strategies to lessen the mental load of everyday decisions.

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The Fall Reset: 3 Ways We Are Getting Our Sh*t Together

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode Jenna and Bethany share their top 3 ways that they are each resetting for the end of summer shift into fall. Kids are back in school, the chaos of summer is over, and they are both craving routine and accountability. Resetting their home, their schedules, their intentions, etc. Listen in and then grab your day planner and get your sh*t together too!

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How Do You ___ 2.0

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

On a previous episode called "How Do You" Jenna and Bethany covered how they do everyday tasks. It sparked so much conversation that they are back for a 2.0 episode. How do you put a shirt on, how do you stand in the shower, how do you read a recipe, how do you track your caffeine intake and more!

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What We Are Consuming Right Now

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode Jenna and Bethany share all the media they are consuming right now (or not consuming LOL) - podcasts, audiobooks, fiction, non-fiction, music, movies, TV shows and more. They discuss how they track, how they choose, and all the ways they enjoy to consume media including how this can change depending on the seasons of the year and the seasons of life.

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The Five Love Languages

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

What are the five love languages? What is Jenna and Bethany's love languages? How do they affect their relationships with themselves, their partners, their kids and their friends? Listen in to this week's episode as Bethany and Jenna discuss each of the five love languages and how they give and receive love in each category. Not sure what your love language is? Start here!

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5 Things We Are NOT Subscribing To This Summer

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Lately, social media has been buzzing with everyone sharing how they’re making the most of summer. Today, Jenna and Bethany take a slightly different approach—they're talking about 5 things they won’t be doing this summer. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t creating memories, having fun, and soaking up every bit of sunshine along the way.

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Half Year Review

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We're halfway through 2025! Join Jenna and Bethany as they reflect on the highs and lows of the year so far—and look ahead to what the next six months have in store. Checking in on their secret wishes for the year, what has surprised them the most about the first half of the year, and reflecting on any setbacks they've experienced.

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Special Guest: OUR DAD

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In honour of Fathers Day, Jenna and Bethany have asked their dad to join them on the mic. Listen in for a fun filled episode with a lot of laughs. Their dad answers who his favourite kid is, the maddest he's ever been at them, and leaves you with a bit of dad advice.

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Bookclub: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode Jenna and Bethany discuss the book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. They cover their major take aways and what they intend to implement (or stop implementing) into their own lives. Find out how this book is both saving and ruining Jenna’s life.

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How do you ___?

Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Have you ever considered that how you do daily, mundane things might seem totally normal to you but others do them completely different?? This is a fun little episode all about how Jenna and Bethany do simple things, both practical and fun. Everything from how to load a dishwasher to how to pick a song to listen to.

Leave us a comment about how you do some of these things completely different!

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Sleep, yes you need it.

Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Jenna and Bethany are both passionate about sleep and making sure they (and their families) prioritize it. In this episode they share the importance of sleep, what they do to make it a priority and how they function (or don't) when they are lacking sleep. They also include tips for healthy sleep hygiene, how much sleep you ACTUALLY need, and Bethany gives a small challenge at the end.

Listen right to the end for a BOOK CLUB announcement - podcast style!

Find the link below to the audible version of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman.

https://a.co/d/0Zo0MjL

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Ditching the Fitbit and the Scale

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Jenna and Bethany's relationship with fitness and their bodies have evolved a lot throughout their twenties and into their thirties. In this episode they share about their current relationships with their fitness watches and scales and the experiences that have shaped their perspectives today. Beneficial, detrimental, and everything in between! They will challenge you to reconsider your own relationship with these tools to ensure you are living your life on purpose.

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Welcome Back!

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Welcome to SEASON 2! It's been over two months since we've been behind the mic. On this episode Jenna and Bethany catch up and reflect on everything that’s happened during the last few months. They also revisit the goals and intentions they set back in January, check their progress, and share where they're headed in the upcoming quarter. Bethany shares the experience of having her baby, and Jenna shares a huge update!

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Q&A and Farewell Until April!

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Jenna and Bethany have well laid out their plans and intentions to take on 2025 on PURPOSE! In this final episode of their mini series they do a Q&A discussing everything from their relationship as children to unfulfilled career plans to how they handle imposter syndrome.

Now they will be taking a break and sitting away from the mic until April while Bethany takes some time off to welcome her second child into their family. The first episode back will be April 7th!

In the meantime they will be mapping out and planning their season 2! If there are topics or specific things you want to hear about send them their way!

You can find them on Instagram @roysisterduopodcast or email them at roysisterduo@gmail.com

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Working Through the Setbacks

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

On Episode 3 of our January mini series about starting this year on PURPOSE Bethany and Jenna shared the process and benefits of dreaming big, how completing one of their big dreams transformed their lives, and how they break down and turn those dreams into tangible goals.

In this fourth episode they talk about how to handle the setbacks and challenges that are bound to come up along the way to completing your goals and big dreams.

Prompted Questions:

What keeps you accountable?
What setbacks or challenges can you see up ahead that you can plan for and be PROACTIVE in setting yourself up for success?

Journal Prompt:

Think about a time in the past when you've been thrown off course by a challenge or setback. What can you shift in the future to ensure you are left feeling successful?

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Breaking Down The Big Dreams for 2025

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

On Episode 2 of our January mini series about starting this year on PURPOSE Bethany and Jenna shared their secret wishes for the year ahead, their name for 2025, and the main feeling they want to embody this year.

In this third episode they talk about the process and benefits of dreaming big, how completing one of their big dreams transformed their lives, and how they break down and turn those dreams into tangible goals.

Prompted Questions:

What are your big dreams for this year?
What dream or dreams are the MOST important to you this year?

Journal Prompt:

Let's take those big dreams and break them down into tangible goals and intentions for the year. First, we need to prioritize. What's the most important thing to focus on this year? Make sure this is aligned with what YOU really want. Next, break it down into smaller steps. What can you start doing TODAY to get you closer to completing those big dreams?

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Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:00:31 GMT

On Episode 1 of our January mini series about starting this year on PURPOSE we took time to reflect on the last year; the challenges, the accomplishments and some main feelings associated with the year.

In this second episode we are saying goodbye to 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. Bethany and Jenna both share their secret wishes for the year ahead, their name for 2025 and the main feeling they want to embody this year.

Prompted Questions:

What is your secret wish for next year?
What name are you going to give your year?
What is the main feeling you want to feel this year?

Journal Prompt:

Next week is all about dreaming big, so we are going to leave you with thinking large scale dreams, plans and ideas for 2025. Again set a 5 minute time and write it all down. What do you want for 2025?

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Reflecting and Reviewing 2024

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 07:00:55 GMT

Over the month of January we will take time every week to reflect on the last year and plan to take on the next year on purpose. We will start by reflecting on 2024, acknowledge both challenges and accomplishments and then make a plan to move forward. We are going to dream big for 2025, then break those big dreams down into realistic steps, ways and things we want to enhance our way of living in 2025. By the end of the month we will have some realistic intentions, goals and ways of entering this next year on purpose.

In this episode we share our reflections, accomplishments and challenges faced in 2024 and encourage you to take the time to do the same.

Prompted Questions to help in reflecting on the last year:

What were three accomplishments?
What were three challenges?
What three words would you use to describe your last year?
What was your main feeling of the year?
What are you most proud of?

Journal Prompt of the week:

Journal Dump: set a five minute timer and write everything that comes to your mind, no rhyme or reason of the last year.

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Christmas Fun!

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:00:50 GMT

Two days before Christmas, Bethany and Jenna highlight their Christmas routines and favourite traditions. They discuss their take on implementing the Elf on the Shelf and Santa. The episode ends with some fun Christmas themed this or that questions and an announcement about a weekly mini series coming in January 2025.

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Surviving The Darkness

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT

We are nearing the shortest day of the year and living in the north we are experiencing a lot of darkness. Here are some of the ways we navigate the darkness and make the most of it to keep the seasonal blues at bay!

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Journey to Sobriety

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 07:00:49 GMT

As Bethany just celebrated her 3 years of sobriety and has had a lot of messages regarding her journey we are going to dive deeper into her experiences. Whether you are sober curious, new on your sobriety journey, or supporting someone who is choosing sobriety, this episode is for you!

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Blended Families

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT

With Jenna’s recent marriage we thought we would dive deeper into life of having a blended family. All the blessings, the challenges and how her and her husband are trying to create the most positive experience they can for their children. Bethany adds her take on being an auntie and welcoming more children into her life. Being blended can be a blessing.

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Breaking Down Body Image, Our Own Lived Experiences

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Listen in to this episode for a glimpse at how we have dealt with positive and negative body image throughout the different stages of our lives. We unpack what have been some of the positive and negative experiences we have had with our body image and where we currently are. The episode wraps up with messages we wish we would've heard sooner, and how we are trying to raise body positive little humans.

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Rapid Fire Get To Know Us

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:21 GMT

In this episode, we explore the joy of fun questions, diving into "Would You Rather" scenarios and "This or That" dilemmas. Join us as we share our favourite ice breaker questions, challenge each other’s choices, and spark laughter with unexpected answers.

We kick off with a summary of “facts” about ourselves and then jump right into the classic "This or That" scenarios. Along the way, we discuss how these playful questions can break the ice and deepen connections. Get ready for laughs, surprises, and a few friendly debates as we uncover the power of fun questions!

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Meal Planning

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:00:07 GMT

In this episode we break down how we are currently planning our meals and running our kitchens as we enter the fall season. We include the steps we take to plan and what the actual reality of getting it on the table is. We highlight our favourite appliances, go to recipes, and must have pantry items.

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Setting Goals vs Setting Intentions

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:00:45 GMT

September is a natural time of year to reset after summer and it always leaves Bethany and Jenna craving a bit more routine. Listen in as they dive into the differences between setting intentions vs setting goals and why they are both important. They discuss what to do when things get overwhelming, the steps they take in setting goals and intentions, and 3 tips for those who want to sit down and set their own. They share their top 3 goals or intentions that they are focusing on for the remainder of 2024.

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Introducing the Roy Sisters

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:16 GMT

On our first episode of the Roy Sister Duo Podcast listen in to really get to know the Roy Sister Duo: older sister, Jenna, and younger sister, Bethany.

A glimpse into our evolving careers, family life, and relationships as you get to know the voices behind the podcast.

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Welcome to the Roy Sister Duo Podcast!

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:05:53 GMT

We are two sisters, best friends and moms and we are the hosts of the Roy Sister Duo Podcast.

There’s nothing quite like getting on the phone and calling your sister. Listen in to our biweekly sister chats as we dive deeper into conversations that inspire mindful choices, personal growth, and a life lived on PURPOSE.

Meet Bethany, the younger sister, enneagram 7, always up for an adventure and will be the one to ask you those deep questions.

Meet Jenna, the older sister, enneagram 8, bold energy, who isn't afraid to tell it like it is and will hold you accountable to who you really are.

Join us starting September 2024 for bi-weekly episodes!

Find us on instagram @roysisterduopodcast

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