Episodes 236
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (40)
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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68%
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About This Podcast

Orange Juice Optional is a podcast that celebrates both the crazy and serious sides of everyday life. Through the eyes and comfort of a 15-year friendship, and with over 100 years of stories and experiences between them, co-hosts Suzanne and Michelle tackle the ups and downs of their unpredictable empty nest lives. Their stories are relatable, funny and the best part is, they are all absolutely true! While they thought life would get easier after the kids were grown, they’ve since adapted the motto that ‘we couldn’t make this up if we tried’. Now, pop that cork, pour that glass of champagne, and celebrate along with us. Also, remember that no matter the time of day, Orange Juice is optional. This is a judgement free zone, because why would you dilute what is best in life.

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Recent Episodes

S1 Midlife Habits, Honest Truths & Finding the Positive Twist

Mar 25, 2026 36m

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle explore aging, midlife mindset shifts, and empty nest transitions. The conversation takes an honest — and unexpectedly uplifting…

S1 Raised on Rumors: The Myths That Made Us

Mar 17, 2026 27m

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle take a playful trip back to the myths, legends, and “facts” that many of us grew up believing without question. From classic…

S1 The Art of Becoming and finding a new normal

Mar 03, 2026 34m

Episode Notes On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle talk about the act of becoming — how life events ask us to shift, pivot, and rediscover who we are along the way.…

S1 Independence and Safety can coexist

Feb 24, 2026 36m

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional Podcast, we explore personal safety, independence, and staying empowered as we grow older. Inspired by conversations surrounding the Nancy Guthrie…

S1 Spring Cleaning for the Feel-Good Reset

Feb 17, 2026 35m

Episode Notes On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Suzanne and Michelle talk about spring cleaning—those small, practical things that make a home feel lighter, calmer, and more put…

S1 Valentine’s Day is Optional

Feb 10, 2026 27m

Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional we will reflect on love, expectations, and the lessons that we’ve learned along the way. With…

S1 Boundaries that spark joy

Feb 03, 2026 26m

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle talk about boundaries—but not in the traditional sense. Instead of boundaries that have the potential to create conflict with…

S1 Still Sparking Joy

Jan 27, 2026 29m

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle revisit the topic of sparking joy, a conversation that they first explored back in 2021. As the years pass by, joy changes. What…

S1 Friendship Isn't Optional...

Jan 19, 2026 34m

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle talk about friendship—how it surrounds us, supports us, and often shows up differently than any other relationship in our…

S1 Cheers to how things used to be!

Jan 13, 2026 33m

Episode Notes On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle settle into a thoughtful conversation about nostalgia and how it finds us,  Inspired by Stranger Things, a modern…

S1 Reflecting, Resetting and We'll See

Dec 30, 2025 36m

Episode Notes On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle reflect back on the year 2025.   As you’ll hear, this episode isn’t about perfection or resolutions. It’s about…

S1 Sip, Smile and Survive the Holidays

Dec 23, 2025 28m

Episode Notes On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle are leaning into the spirit of the season with a warm, honest, and sometimes awkward conversation about…

S1 Where legends play & perspectives meet

Dec 16, 2025 33m

Episode Notes On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle chat about unforgettable live music moments, iconic venues, and what it’s like to experience a legendary concert in…

S1 Are you living your purpose?

Dec 09, 2025 32m

Episode Notes On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle dive into a heartfelt conversation about living with purpose — how we discover it, how we drift from it, and how…

S1 From hotel misses to ‘Plaza’ kisses

Dec 02, 2025 33m

Episode Notes In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Michelle and Suzanne dicuss Suzanne’s recent stay at a Marriott property. This experience left a lot to be desired and had Suzanne…

S1 A “Thankful for” to remember

Nov 26, 2025 24m

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne challenges both of us to dig a little deeper when it comes to “what we are thankful for”.  This year, she is unwilling to accept clichés or…

S1 Broadway Lights and Big Apple Bites (NYC pt 2)

Nov 19, 2025 31m

Episode Notes On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional,  Suzanne and Michelle pick up where they left off last week.  Fresh off the excitement of the U.S. Open, the ladies continue to discuss…

S1 Orange Juice Optional meets the Big Apple

Nov 17, 2025 30m

Who needs mimosas when you’ve got Manhattan? Join Michelle and Suzanne as Orange Juice Optional takes on New York City — one adventure (and one laugh) at a time. In this week’s episode of Orange…

S1 If not now…when??

Oct 28, 2025 31m

Episode Notes In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle get real about the ways we try to fill life’s empty spaces — whether it’s emotional eating, drinking, or…

S1 We’re Back: A discussion of Love, Loss, and What Comes After

Oct 21, 2025 34m

In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle share the heartfelt reason behind their extended absence. Suzanne opens up about the loss of her beloved mother over the summer…

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