Continuing to explore the impact of Nancy's breast cancer journey, Lynn and Nancy focus this conversation on the role of faith. For these two, faith is rooted in the person of Jesus Christ. This discussion touches on a few of the tensions in life that stretch and strengthen our faith, Read More

When cancer enters the picture, everything changes. The sense of urgency turns calendars upside down, both for the immediate and the long term. And then you ask, "What is long term? How long is this going to last?" In this conversation, Lynn and Nancy talk about the grief associated with Read More

This episode was recorded as Nancy cleared her first round of chemotherapy, when Lynn was in town to assist with care. While gratitude is a top value at the Second Cup, we also get a little fiesty about killing cancer! And please friends, get your mammogram. Ask questions. No excuses!

Lynn is back for a super short update on Nancy's breast cancer diagnosis: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, HER2 Positive, Stage 2B.

“Never awake me when you have good news to announce, because with good news nothing presses; but when you have bad news, arouse me immediately, for then there is not an instant to be lost.”— Napoleon Bonaparte We know what you're thinking. Quoting Napoleon seems like an odd choice for Read More

Season Three comes to a wrap with the production of the BIG 4-0! What an amazing ride, right! Connecting back to the theme of expectations, Lynn and Nancy reflect on whether or not their personal expectations have been met during this creative journey. And because this podcast was inspired by Read More

We love a good holiday at the Second Cup, and Easter is at the top of the list for a joy-filled celebration! Join our hosts for their 4th holiday bonus episode as they focus on all things Easter, including bunnies and baskets, egg hunts, and the reason for the faith-inspired Read More

Buckle up! This episode runs longer than the classic Second Cup conversations; however, early reviews reported that time flies because of the guest line-up: three female entrepreneurs from different decades, all equally impressive and inspiring. Why the change in format? Shortly after the Second Cup podcast was created, the co-hosts Read More

As we continue to explore expectations, you knew this would happen -- the intersection of expectations and the wonderful world of sports. Fans of all ages and leagues are fueled by expectations, and as Nancy points out, it's not all about the winners. While the number of spectators that enjoy Read More

Wearing their consumer hats in this episode, Lynn and Nancy discuss a variety of products and services that bring delight as well as those that might have missed the mark. In the days of social media influencers, these two tell stories of being on the influenced side of the equation Read More

In this episode, our hosts talk about our internal response when we fail our own expectations. Lynn and Nancy admit to being more prone to self-criticism than self-compassion, and thanks to a simple self assessment by Dr. Kristin Neff, they went searching for a better path. "Instead of mercilessly judging Read More

From Mary Poppins to Jack Bauer, this episode is about pop culture's influence on a variety of expectations we might carry around with us. For these children of the 60s, teens of the 70s, and young adults of the 80s and 90s, we start with a trip down memory lane, Read More

We've got it all this week.  Weather warnings and severe thunderstorms. An imaginary pie house and one father's solution to his dashed culinary expectations. A toilet vortex and a cheesy uphill spiral. Could there be more to this madness? To view the TED Talk, "The Benefits of Not Being a Read More

Lynn and Nancy selected Valentine's Day as the right time to introduce the Second Cup audience to their longtime sweethearts, John and Tom. Included in their reminiscing are stories about an ice storm that sent one couple in opposite directions and the real reason why one creative Cupid was making Read More

Are there times when you expect those near-and-dear to you to read your mind, to know exactly what you want and when you want it?  Continuing with season three's Great Expectations theme, this episode reminds us: "It's okay to ask for what you need." Using insights from a Forbes magazine Read More

Like ninety nine percent of all females, Nancy remembers when her twelve year-old body began to change. She describes the subsequent conversation with her mother as extremely awkward. Fast-forward to her late 40's when she was equally ill-prepared for another hormonal change: menopause! The co-hosts discuss lessons learned from this Read More

Career twists and turns are the subjects of Episode Twenty Nine.  Lynn and Nancy discuss how most pathways come with unmet expectations and require a pivot at some point. You'll also hear what our co-hosts would do if talent and access were not factors. And how they have gratitude for Read More

When life-comes-at-you-fast and your're faced with the unexpected,  how do you catch your breath? In this episode, Lynn and Nancy share a good laugh about the evening before the official COVID lock-down when the otherwise safety-conscious couples decided to try a new tiki bar! Was this a case of denial Read More

Season Three of Second Cup with Lynn and Nancy is all about great expectations and what happens when we are given the opportunity to pivot when things don't go as we planned. In this episode, our hosts are looking at the whole idea of "never say never."  For example, Lynn Read More

Advent calendars for dogs? Advent calendars that promote 25 different hot sauces?  Have we crossed some sort of commercial rubicon when it comes to celebrating Christmas? In this bonus episode, Lynn and Nancy share their strategies for reclaiming the season with intention and purpose. Taking their own advice, these holiday-loving Read More