Welcome To The Real Us.
We’re Elizabeth Kraus and Sheila Lamont. We met as neighbors in Boulder, Colorado in 2010, and our friendship grew during frequent hikes in the foothills. We were great friends until…..we weren’t. Our friendship “paused” for eight years until we reconnected in a meaningful way when Sheila picked up the phone to have an eight-year-overdue honest conversation.
Although we now live thousands of miles from each other, we stay close with our imperfectly honest phone calls and written thoughts. We learn something from each other every time.
We welcome you to eavesdrop on our conversations and read about what we’re thinking. We hope that when you do, you learn a little about us and a lot about yourself.
Candid Conversations
When Life and Love Don’t Have to Be Hard
In this episode, Elizabeth interviews the couple whose relationship she most admires. Mikela and Philip Tarlow are partners in life, love, and work. Working with them in her twenties opened Elizabeth’s eyes to the possibility that life and love don’t have to be hard.
Who Is Your “Person”?
What does it mean to be someone’s person? Sheila explores how that concept has evolved, expressing the hope that this evolution creates more space, and expands the way we think about our relationships.
Embracing Our Fears
After weathering serious health issues and significant life challenges, Elizabeth and Sheila are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. In this candid conversation, they share how they plan to overcome their fears to embrace their new opportunities.
Questions to Ask at the Start of a New Year
These are the questions I am asking myself to clarify my aspirations for the New Year.
Parenting: The Longest (and Best) Road Trip Ever
Sheila leans into her analogizing side to share some of her own perspectives on the journey of parenting. It’s quite a ride!
What Does Being “Masculine” Really Mean These Days?
Gender roles today can be more confusing than ever. Sheila and Elizabeth discuss their own confusions and perspectives about what it may mean to be masculine or feminine right now, citing the need for a dose of empathy to be added to the mix.