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Orange Juice Optional

Orange Juice Optional

By: Michelle Milne and Suzanne Hueners
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 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.Copyright 2025 Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • You just show up!!

    You just show up!!
    Jul 22 2025
    Episode Notes

    On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

    Suzanne is shaking things up a bit when she introduces this week’s ’Something to Sip On’ at the beginning of the episode. She is inspired by it, and as a result, the ladies will talk about life in general and how important it is to show up for one another. Not only in the good times, but also in the harder times. Life just feels better knowing that you have someone in your corner!!

    Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are! Cheers!!

    For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

    Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

    Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast info@nextdaypodcast.com
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    26 mins
  • Learning by Fire is tough

    Learning by Fire is tough
    Jul 8 2025
    Episode Notes

    On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

    Michelle is frustrated with an early morning construction project. She vents that this project is waking up the dogs and creating a huge mess. Listening to her concerns, Suzanne reminds her that in situations like this, setting expectations early on is always a conversation worth having - Even if it’s a difficult conversion to have.

    Then the discussion shifts to a recent exasperating day that Suzanne experienced while arranging medical care for her mother. It was definitely a lesson that she learned in the pressure of the moment. Knowing that there are other people going through this process, Suzanne shares some valuable pointers that she has learned the hard way.

    To close out this episode, Michelle will share this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

    Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are! Cheers!!

    For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

    Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

    Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast info@nextdaypodcast.com
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    41 mins
  • The wedding of it all!

    The wedding of it all!
    Jun 24 2025
    Episode Notes

    In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

    Suzanne and Michelle are embracing this summer’s ’Wedding Season’. The ladies are feeling inspired, and will be sharing with the listeners, some of their best marriage advice. After that, and staying with the wedding theme, they will discuss wedding trends (but what remains the same), wedding etiquette and a wedding social dilemma.

    Then before this episode concludes, Michelle will share this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'.

    OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

    Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are! Cheers!!

    For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

    Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

    Wedding etiquette quiz in this episode; https://www.buzzfeed.com/bubbletonks/wedding-etiquette-poll

    Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast info@nextdaypodcast.com
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    40 mins
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