Welcome to “Flex and the City”, where we explore the dynamic, sometimes chaotic, but always rewarding journey of life in your 40s! Hosted by two long-time friends, Lisa Wasonga & Ghada Odeh, with a bond that dates back to our university days, we bring you candid conversations that blend wisdom, laughter, and a touch of drama. Our episodes cover everything from health, fitness, and mindset matters to the unique challenges of motherhood and embracing life in our 40s. Join us for relatable advi ...
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EP 9 - When Girls Trip on the Girls' Trip
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Send us a Text Message. Flexy Fam, It's another fun-filled Flex and the City Friday! This week's episode we discuss unsolicited advice: whether it's learning to 'read the room' as an advisor, or navigating well-meaning (and sometimes not so well-meaning) suggestions. Lots of good moments in this one as we segue to moments of random song and dance (…
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EP 8 - Self-Love and Self-Service
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Send us a Text Message. Happy flexy Friday Fam! It's an age-old topic but we put our own little spin on it: self-love! How much can we learn from being 'friends' to ourselves? We discuss different methods we can use to keep the 'flame' alive including self-dating (no, it's not what you might think). As always, lots of laughs and stories to ensure w…
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Send us a Text Message. Hello hello Flexy Fam, We talk about friendship in this week's episode: what makes a good friend, is it longevity or loyalty?! When is tough love too tough?! We also discuss the discomfort of toxicity, and the truth that sometimes, it's you, not them! As always, lots of laughs and fun in between. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagra…
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Send us a Text Message. Hey Flexy Fam, Today we have a spirited discussion about barriers of all kinds: external barriers to growth, to self-development, as well as inherent barriers we place upon ourselves. We also dabble discussing a whole lot of other 'b-words': boys, booties, and bathing, and tackle the age old question: washcloth, or not?! Enj…
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Send us a Text Message. Happy Friday Flex Fam, Today we discuss diastasis recti, or abdominal separation, a condition found in both men and women, but most common in postpartum women. We talk about its causes, ways to avoid it, and methods to help heal and strengthen the oh-so-important core. This and lots more on episode 5. Enjoy! Follow us on Ins…
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Send us a Text Message. Happy Friday Flex Fam! In today's episode we talk about our experiences as 'outsiders' both in terms of culture and race. We recall some hilarious memories of growing up with the need to conform, and how that need has matured into a deep appreciation for our own diversity. Like. Comment. Subscribe, but most of all, enjoy! Fo…
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Send us a Text Message. Hello again, Flexy Fam! This week we go a bit deeper discussing both internal and external factors influencing pressure and comparison. We talk about social media pressures on our kids and our struggles between 'old school' discipline tactics versus 'gentle parenting'. Let us know your thoughts on the issues as you listen. T…
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Send us a Text Message. A fun romp into the lives of a former lawyer and a certified mindfulness coach, both navigating motherhood, health, fitness and life in a foreign city. Follow us on Instagram: @flexandthecity__Bởi Ghada Odeh & Lisa Wasonga
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome new listeners! This week we tackle a mixed bag of discussion centering on the essential aspects of life and its priorities whilst making time for self-care. Apologies as some of the audio is not ideal with some background noise, we did the best we could but, you know, life happens. Plus, we want to keep it as raw as …
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