2 Lives

13/02/2026

Sometimes, even during the Olympics, we need this reminder. My latest Substack goes into how and why the universe keeps reminding me to slow down.

30/12/2025

We’ve become a bit obsessed with at our house. My daughter Lucy created this ginger bread tribute complete with gumdrop and toothpick Demogorgons. Anyone else excited for Wednesday’s finale?

28/12/2025

We immersed ourselves in the history, the culture and the best tacos 🌮 in the world. Especially loved visiting Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul where her whole world is preserved including her dresses, her diary, her final pieces, and her bed, where she spent so much of her painful life. “At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.”

13/12/2025

Wrestle Mania, The Christmas Special

01/12/2025

I’ve seen my share of wildlife — elk, antelope, javelina, all kinds of snakes — but happening upon a furry tarantula on a hike made me jump four feet in the air. What have you seen in the wild that freaked you out?

23/11/2025

Happy 106th birthday, Nana! I’m in awe of your resilience and spirit.

18/11/2025

17/11/2025

Feel so lucky to not only meet but also take a workshop with two of my favorite writers in my favorite place.

26/10/2025

Love how was inspired by her family to write this hilarious novel. I am studying how she cranks up the tension.

10/08/2025

From first grade to senior year for Scarlett, from preschool to freshman year for Lucy, these girls astound me. Lucy swears Scarlett taught her that neat little hand gesture.

08/07/2025

Girls And Their Horses by is a juicy summer read. I’m reading it with highlighters as I learn how to write emotions from the best. Thank you

01/07/2025

It is with grateful hearts and happy smiles that we share our final, and 100th episode today on .

A special interview with Laurel Morales, the creator, writer and host of 2 Lives who shares her journey through journalism into podcasting, her why, a 2 Lives story of her own and what's next. We also flip the mic on assistant producer Valerie Shively, , who shares some stories of her own.

stories will remain available in the archives of time to anyone who needs them.

And don't forget, you can still connect to Laurel via her substack: laurelmorales.substack.com, where she shares essays, recommendations and updates on her writing.

And to Valerie's substack, theoysterknife.substack.com where she shares science stories mixed with myth.

Always and forever, we are grateful to our dear storytellers and our dear listeners.

We love this work, and in the wise words of Winnie the Pooh, "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."