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In this epsiode, Michelle's eldest Jake returns to TEAR APART and SET ABLAZE these overgeneralized "rules for life"! I'm half-kidding; Jake and Michelle offer some nuance to well-tread proverbs such as "the grass is always greener" and "you had everything you need inside you all along", pointing out where they're useful, where they're not useful, a...

Surprise!! Michelle has another kid! His name is Jake, and you get to meet him in place of Andrew today! Well, he's not really a kid anymore, but Jake definitely is his mother's son. In this epsiode, Jake and Michelle make introductions and talk about parenting, control, and what it's like to feel like you have to please someone, especially when you don't know what they want. A...

In this episode, Michelle and Andrew discuss four more "rules for life" that all center around lessons. Are all mistakes really opportunities for growth? How can we find (or create!) the lessons in our lives? Do lessons repeat themselves over and over to us until we learn them? We discuss all these questions and more on this week's episode! Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided...

There's a lot of talk out there about this rugged determination called "grit". But is it as universally helpful as some claim? In today's episode, Michelle and Andrew take a nuanced approach to grit, and explore how it's taken shape in their lives.  This is the article we talked about today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pop-psych/201711/practice-hard-work-and-gi...

In today's episode, Michelle and Andrew set the intention to be grounded. Andrew gets some clarification on what that means. Michelle brings an article about "rules for being human". Naturally, we only get through one of the rules, because that's just how we are. We'll come back to examine more rules in future weeks, don't you worry. This is the article we talked abou...

In this episode, Michelle and Andrew examine some popular quotes of some of the most influential people in history. As a bit of light converstation, our cohosts casually discuss the meaning of life, happiness, success, and spirituality. Y'know. Just your usual, casual afternoon chat. Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and...

Michelle and Andrew are a couple of weirdos. Chances are, you are too. Even if that weirdness is invisible sometimes. It's only fitting that our first official, full episode is about weirdness, being genuine, and speaking your truth. Welcome to season 1, episode 1, babey!! We recorded this episode over two weeks ago, so I don't mention it in the podcast, but this episode goes up on Mothe...

A new tradition begins. Introductions are made---literally. We actually remember to say our names this time. All this and more await you on the final pre-launch bonus episode! In this episode Michelle and Andrew talk about how trust and communication depend on one another. They dive into strategies for how to stay in control of the voices in your mind, and how to accept it when things get wonky up...

How many goofballs does it take to name a podcast? Two! Apparently! And about twenty minutes, no less. We definitely don't go down any tangents at all along the way. Join Andrew and Michelle on their journey to name their new podcast! There's laughter, there's songs, there's... tears? Well, probably not that last one. But there's only one way to know for sure! Listen in on...

HI!  Spoiler alert! We have a name!  We are inviting you to our creative process through this prelaunch as we begin our podcast. We officially launch on May 14th.   In this episode, we get a sneak peek into Andrew's brain.  BYE! (Be You Everyday) Michelle and Andrew Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitut...