Bar Top Therapy

In this episode of Bar Top Therapy, Brandi sits down with hometown favorite Andrew “Sevey” Sevener — a true Texas original who’s taken his music across the country. From growing up in Alvarado, TX, to touring nationwide and living in Nashville, Sevey shares the highs, lows, and lessons from life on the road. We talk about moving back to Burleson, navigating a long-distance relationship with his gi...

In this episode of Bar Top Therapy , I’m joined by Burleson’s own Joe “Doc” Warren — a PhD in Molecular Biology, forensic scientist, and lifelong storyteller. We’re talking about his decades in the lab, unforgettable cases, life lessons from moving between cities like New Orleans, Fort Worth, and Burleson, and yes… his love life. With an Old Fashion in hand, we dig into the grit, the science, and...

In this episode of Bar Top Therapy, I sit down with Burleson legend Otto Arlanovski, owner of two of the most beloved restaurants in town and part of the family that opened Our Place back in the 1980s. We’re talking family business, the heart of the community, what it really takes to survive (and thrive) in the restaurant game — and yes, why Otto isn’t afraid to blast scammers and dine-and-dashers...

Episode 4 – Accountability & Shadow WorkBeing a bartender takes more than just quick hands and a strong pour — it takes real soul work. In this solo episode of Bar Top Therapy, I’m talking about what it truly means to hold yourself accountable, how shadow journaling can shift your mindset, and why facing the parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding is the real key to healing. This one’s for the...

This week on Bar Top Therapy, I sit down with Adrianne Argumaniz to talk beauty, business, and bouncing back. From personal storms to powerful comebacks, she's keeping it all the way real. This episode is sponsored by Fireworks Universe in Alvarado Tx. Lighting up the Texas sky this 4th without the gimmicks! ​ Adrianne Argumaniz ​ Bar Top Therapy podcast ​ That Tatted Bartender ​ Real women storie...

🎙️ Bonus Episode: Meet My Mini – A Bar Top Bonus with Keke Boggess In this special bonus round, I’m joined by my 16-year-old daughter, Keke Boggess, for her first-ever appearance on Bar Top Therapy. We’re talking teen life, real talk between mother and daughter, and what it’s like growing up with That Tatted Bartender as your mama. This episode is sponsored by Fireworks Universe in Alvarado, TX—fa...

What happens when staying loyal starts costing you your peace? In this episode of Bar Top Therapy, I’m getting real about the hard truth of choosing yourself—even when it means walking away from people, places, or identities you’ve outgrown. From behind the bar to behind my own healing, this one’s a heart check for anyone who’s stayed too long out of guilt, love, or fear. If it costs your peace, i...

Welcome to the very first round of Bar Top Therapy. I’m your host, Brandi Irving—a teen mom turned paralegal, bartender, business owner, and full-time truth-teller. In this debut episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and giving you the real story behind the mic. You’ll hear about: My journey from raising babies at 16 to building a life I’m proud of What it’s like to bartend through heartbreak, gro...