Barely Untamed

Sarah now lives in Portland, Maine, and Veronica is helping her settle into her apartment! This week, we record from Sarah’s new place and recount the harrowing trip Veronica had to make, how Sarah’s cross-country drive went, and our impressions of Portland so far. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @p...

We’ve been in our feels lately about all the changes happening in our lives, so this week, we’re talking about seasons of life, how to navigate change (whether you want to or not), and how we’re feeling about being in the middle of our lives. Resources: Navigating Life Transitions: Turning Change Into Opportunity We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail...

This week, we’re discussing one of Sarah’s favorite things: books! We talk about the genres we both like to read, how much we read, how much we want to read, and how our reading activities compare to the average American. Resources: Most Americans didn’t read many books in 2025 https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/53804-most-americans-didnt-read-many-books-in-2025 25 Tips to Build a Reading Habit and...

This week, we talk more about Veronica’s hormone replacement therapy, including the current estrogen patch shortage, why it’s so infuriating that a shortage is happening when so many women need help, and how to advocate for your own health with your provider. Resources: Estrogen patches in short supply as demand for menopause hormone therapy grows We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with...

Big announcement: Sarah’s moving to Maine! In this episode, we talk about all aspects of moving, including how often we’ve moved, what makes it so stressful, what makes a place feel like home, and why Sarah picked Maine out of all other options.. Resources : Moving Stress Statistics https://zipdo.co/moving-stress-statistics/ Ten Simple Tips to Manage the Stress of Moving https://www.psychologytoda...

Have you heard the term “parasocial relationship” yet? This week, we talk about the one-sided relationships people build with celebrities, influencers, and even podcast hosts! We discuss what’s healthy (and what’s not) and wonder if we sometimes share too much? Resources: 'Beth's Dead' Sparked Discussion About the Parasocial Nature of Podcasts. Fans Have Questions Parasocial Relatio...

Do you ever still just want to fit in? How often do you worry about being cool? How do you even define cool? These are the questions we’re diving into this week, as we wonder if you can be both cool and uncool at the same time. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcastingveronica @sarahphillips.lv

In this episode, we recap how our January 30-day challenges went, including what Veronica learned on her walks with her mom, what Sarah noticed during her yoga time, the barriers we encountered, and whether we’ll set challenges for ourselves in the future. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcasting...

Social media has made looking up exes far too easy, so this week, we’re talking about keeping track of ex-boyfriends, ex-friends, ex-employers, all of it! What compels us to do this, what are we hoping to find out, and how do we stop this behavior? Listen to find out! Resources: A Psychologist Explains the Cyber Snooping on Your Partner’s Ex Phenomenon https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2023...

This week, Veronica read an article about Kraft mac & cheese and it made us nostalgic for the brands of our childhoods. We talk about comfort foods from our younger years, remember which brands haven’t lasted, and discuss if brands have an obligation to become healthier. Resources: How Kraft Heinz Lost Its Lock on Mac and Cheese—and American Shoppers Kraft Dinner Wikipedia Page Cheeseasaurus R...

Sarah’s currently dealing with a frustrating neighbor, so this week, we share stories of bad neighbors, discuss what we choose to live with and when we finally have to complain, and provide tips for how to make those complaints be received as well as possible. Resources: What to do when you have problem neighbors ​​ https://pardeeproperties.com/blog/what-to-do-when-you-have-problem-neighbors/ Prob...

In this episode, we talk about what happens when you have a toxic person in your life, including cutting them off, what to do if you can’t remove them from your life, and the difference between toxic and toxic-for-me. It’s all so tough! Resources: Navigating Toxic Relationships During the Holidays https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/202311/navigating-toxic-relationshi...

The holidays got the best of us this year, so in this episode, we’re kicking off some 30-day challenges that challenge both our minds and bodies! Veronica will be focused on walking and Sarah will be working on yoga. We’re looking to the listeners to hold us accountable! We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyunta...

We’re finishing up 2025 with a special guest co-host: Noah Rush. In this episode, Veronica talks to Noah, her personal trainer and a behavior change specialist, about how to actually change behaviors in a consistent way, why it’s so important to be realistic, and how to start small and build momentum. This is a great listen before you set your New Year’s resolutions! Resources: Noah Rush website w...

This week, we welcome a guest co-host: Sarah’s brother! Listen to Sarah and Matt discuss the book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck , including how they apply its principles, why discomfort actually makes you happier, how death clarifies what you should care about, and how to prioritize your f*cks. Resources: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Summarized by the Author https://www.youtube.com/...

In this quick episode, Veronica shares a recent experience about stress relief that doesn’t involve meditation, breath work, or any of her other “woo-woo” methods. Turns out, running from monsters and demons can also leave you more calm and centered. Who knew? We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcas...

This week, we’re doing something a little bit different: Sarah is reading a piece of her writing. This piece is about the simultaneous connection between two people and the chasm of space that also lies between them. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcastingveronica @sarahphillips.lv

For our 100th episode (wow!), we’re revisiting some of our favorite bits; listen to find out which clips we chose to feature and why! More than anything, a huge thank you to the old listeners who have stuck by us from the beginning and new listeners who are just now joining us. Resources: 2024 Presidential Election Voting and Registration Tables https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025/...

This week, we’re talking about when things break and how we fix them: stuff around the house, in the car, our tech items, and even clothing alterations. How long do we live with something before addressing it? And what if we can’t or don’t know how? Listen to find out! Resources: 10 Home Repairs You Should Never DIY to Avoid Costly Mistakes (And Possibly Even Injury) https://www.realsimple.com/hom...

Veronica recently lived her teenage dream and saw New Kids on the Block, so this week, we’re talking all about boy bands, including what makes a boy band, the different eras of boy bands, and who our absolute favorite boy bands are. Resources: 25 Best Boy Bands Ever https://ew.com/gallery/20-best-boy-bands-ever/ From the Beatles to BTS; Boy Bands for Every Generation https://familyminded.com/s/bes...

It can be tough to live in a society obsessed with families when you’re child-free by choice. This week, Sarah talks about why she never had kids, having to cover for coworkers who have kids, and how it feels like her time is viewed as less valuable. Resources: The Experiences of U.S. Adults Who Don’t Have Children https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2024/07/25/the-experiences-of-u-s-adults-...

When life’s got ya down, it helps to look for the glimmers (or small joys). This week, we’re talking about what a glimmer is, what our recent glimmers have been, and how we can appreciate the glimmers when they happen. Resources: Glimmers: what they are, why they matter, and 5 ways to find them https://www.calm.com/blog/glimmers We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at bar...

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of networking, why we begrudgingly accept that it’s important, how to embrace it, and how to balance digital vs. IRL networking. Resources: Future Leaders - Networking Is a Critically Important Skill https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenwasserman/2024/01/18/future-leadersnetworking-is-a-critically-important-skill/ 15 Important Networking Statistics Every...

This week, we talk about what makes up our personal style, how what we’re drawn to has evolved over time, the style issues we’re struggling with right now, and how to find your style when you have no idea where to start. Resources: How To Find Your Style https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Fam1rwvk4 We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow...

The TV show Gilmore Girls just celebrated its 25 year anniversary, so in this episode, we talk about our mutual love of the show, why it’s so popular (even now), which one of us was a “day 1” fan, and which romantic interests we love the best. Resources: Gilmore Girls https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilmore_Girls   We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail...