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This was recorded a few days after the war in Iran started; we know the number of lives lost has increased. This episode opens with a moment of silence honoring the soldiers killed in Iran, including a close friend of Maggie’s husband. From there, we take a grounded look at the political events that led to the current war and why global tensions feel so high right now. We explore the mental‑health impact of living through conflict, how trauma shows up in the body, how fear narrows our window of tolerance, and why regulation becomes harder under threat. Finally, we talk about what it means to prepare as a community, support one another, and stay connected in a time of uncertainty.

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Heyyy Ladies….this one’s for you!

In all seriousness, in this episode, we dig into everyday realities of sexism and how it shows up in every aspect of our lives, not just sports or the news. We explore the Olympic headlines and comments made about the women’s hockey team, and how sexism is not just a collection of isolated incidents but a cultural system that shapes expectations, behavior, and identity. We share personal stories and honest reflection, and the way these experiences intersect with family dynamics, faith, and the messages we were raised with. Amid the frustration of being a woman, we highlight the empowerment that comes from naming these experiences and reclaiming our voice! We want to honor women and their experiences, their anger, and their power within them to lift them and amplify our voices!

In this episode, we explore why political conversations feel so personal, so explosive, and so deeply tied to who we are. Politics has shifted from policy debates to something that touches identity, morality, childhood conditioning, and our sense of safety. We unpack how current events echo old wounds, why certain topics trigger intense emotional and physiological reactions, and how fear-based messaging keeps people in a constant state of threat. We get into faith, and how that has influenced and contradicted our views and reshaped our values, but don’t worry, this episode is not all doom and gloom. We will also talk about how empowering it is to strengthen our values so we can face these conversations with clarity and understanding of who we are amid insane politics.

Hey listeners! In this episode, we get into it...well, this is just the start anyway!

Political division within the family is reshaping our relationships, whether we feel like arguing with our dad or uncle over Trump disagreements. Not only that, but it is also helping people grow clearer and more confident in their own values and beliefs. Throughout this episode, we discuss the stress of talking politics with family and how to navigate those conversations, especially when they feel more like debates. We also talk about how to stay grounded and sane throughout these difficult conversations by sharing personal stories and relatable moments, and we even provide practical tools for surviving these political discussions. The world will keep testing you, so let us help you find your backbone, and we can laugh together about our ridiculous family views.

Hello dear listeners, after a long-ish hiatus, because life be life-ing, we are officially back, and we have a lot to talk about! So get ready for season two shenanigans! In our first episode back, we discuss our life updates. From surviving grad school to surviving tough conversations with family and friends….life has been a lot lately. We get into why discussing politics or religion can escalate so quickly and how to notice when you are getting heightened in those difficult conversations. Want to learn how to regulate or de-escalate political conversations? Sometimes you just need to walk away. Well, there are other things too, but you will need to listen to find out more :)

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Hey listeners!

Here is episode 6 part 2 – in this episode we dive into the topic of people-pleasing and the patterns it creates. We also get into personal experiences we have had with people-pleasing, and what it has taken to get ourselves out of the people-pleasing trap. We also get into masking and how it is a huge part of people-pleasing, and it can be so damaging to our identity The people-pleasing struggle is relatable for many people, so we thought it would be great to add some advice and tips on how to stop people-pleasing! Give yourself permission to be the MAIN character in your own story, set boundaries, break free from people-pleasing, and practice LOTS of self-care!

Part 3 is coming soon…

Please be advised Trigger warning - some of the topics discussed may be triggering to some.

Hey listeners! We know it has been a hot minute since we posted and uploaded an episode. Life has been life, all the fun twists and turns, and curveballs, but we are here!!

Here is episode 6 part 1 – In this episode we apologize for the delay in recording and thank our listeners for their patience with us! We share some life updates and then dive into the topic of self-esteem and how ours has been impacted in many ways. We get into what things can cause self-esteem issues and what aspects of life can be a struggle when self-esteem is low. We feel like this is a relatable struggle for many, and we wanted to offer some hope for those who currently suffer from low self-esteem or self-worth.

Part two has been recorded and will be uploaded soon, so stay tuned for more!

Please be advised Trigger warning - some of the topics discussed may be triggering to some.

Hey listeners! We know it has been A LONG time since we posted and uploaded an episode ☹ life has been a little crazy for us.

Here is episode 5 with our SECOND guest!! In this episode, we talk with Dan about old beliefs, old faith, and the effect it has had on our self-esteem and how we view ourselves and the world. We also get into deconstruction and where we are in the process of openly sharing our beliefs with friends & family. There is so much more we could have talked about, and Dan plans on being a return guest!! We hope you enjoy listening,

The next episode will be just us, but we will be having more guests in the near future!