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WhatFriendsDo: Kitchen Chats

May 5, 2025

This episode of Kitchen Chats features host Aimee Kandrac and her friend Shannon Cohen discussing the multifaceted experience of empty nesting and living alone. They share their personal journeys of navigating the transition as their children went off to college, highlighting the initial strangeness of a quieter house...


Mar 19, 2025

Host Aimee Kandrac and Dr. Samantha Franklin about the importance of allowing oneself to retreat after major life events. Here's a breakdown of the key themes and points discussed:

Key Themes:

  • The Validity of Retreating:
    • The episode emphasizes that it's perfectly acceptable and often necessary to withdraw from...


Feb 25, 2025

This conversation between Aimee and Charlie explores the importance of teamwork during major life transitions. Here's a summary of their discussion:

  • Teamwork Beyond Sports: While the concept of a team is often associated with sports, they emphasize its relevance in navigating life's challenges. Just as a race car...


Feb 19, 2025

This podcast episode of Kitchen Chats explores the multifaceted nature of grief, emphasizing that it's not solely tied to death but arises from various life transitions like divorce, empty nesting, or even positive changes. Host Aimee Kandrac and guest, Ashley Parsons, discuss how the commonly referenced "five stages of...


Feb 11, 2025

This conversation between two friends, Aimee and Kristi, delves into the emotional and practical aspects of moving. This conversation provides a comprehensive overview of the many facets of moving and offers practical advice for both those who are moving and those who want to support them.

  • Emotional Attachment...