Opes and Dreams™ Podcast

This week Carrin and Kylei talk about the liver and what we can do to allow it to function at its best. Spoiler alert, it's stop drinking alcohol. Topics/rants include: What does sober community look like for men? They aren't going to coffee shops and yoga retreats to form a community or bond with each other, so what do they do? An orange shot of turmeric isn't going to cure your liver or repair a...

This week Carrin and Kylei share some tips on navigating the holiday season in sobriety. The hosts acknowledge a variety of scenarios, stages of sobriety, potential social and familial dynamics one may encounter, and all the festivities that this time of year can bring. While going to events and parties to celebrate may be your style, others may enjoy staying home, and some may need that quiet res...

This week, special guest Kristi Tanner, known as @mocktailmommy, shares her inspiring journey from alcohol addiction to sobriety and her mission to create a supportive community for those in recovery. As a single mother of four, Kristi discusses how her reliance on alcohol led to a turning point in her life. She emphasizes the importance of open conversations about alcohol with children and the tr...

Sleeping therapists, pumpkin NA beer, and Neurological Science fill this episode with insight and humor. Kylei shares some client stories and Carrin tells us some cool things she's been learning in her Transformative Sober Coach program. The ladies taste a new to them NA beer, and "unpack" some untherapeutic therapy. Grab your cozy blanket and your favorite mocktail, Opes and Dreams is here for yo...

Today on Opes and Dreams, hosts Kylei and Carrin share personal updates about their journeys, including Carrin's new role as an alcohol-free coach. They discuss the challenges of navigating family dynamics while undergoing personal transformations. The episode also features a special guest, Danny Frank, of Duluth, Minnesota. Danny shares how deciding to be alcohol free 3 years ago has made a posit...

Surprise! We are Re-Branding! In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the podcast towards a focus on alcohol-free living. We share personal experiences with sobriety, the rise of non-alcoholic beverages, and the importance of community and family in Sober Living journeys. The conversation highlights the positive impacts of sobriety on daily life and the joy of exploring new activities without...

In this episode of the Opes and Dreams, Carrin and Kylei discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal updates and career growth to pop culture phenomena like Taylor Swift and Ed Gein. They delve into their interests in holistic life coaching, and reflect on their childhood mischiefs. The conversation also touches on community concerns regarding missing persons and the etiquette of parking lot...

In this episode, Kylei and Carrin take it to their roots, literally. Join them (along with DeVere) as they stroll through the woods and discuss various topics. Touching on community standards and how they can contradict for profit, as well as some funny moments from their weekends. There's a parade, there's a sleepover, there's an online breakup! We have it all here at Opes and Dreams, thanks for...

In this episode, Kylei and Carrin reflect on their recent experiences at the Boogiedown Music Festival, discussing memorable moments, personal growth, and the challenges of parenting. They share insights on emotional connections with children and the importance of creating safe spaces for expressing feelings. The conversation ingredients include upcoming events and the excitement of fall activitie...

We BACK! Season 2 is here with more stories of life mishaps, Summer fun, and big news! Carrin opens up about a career change, and Kylei gushes about her fangirling at festivals. We learn what it sounds like to live in a city with fighter jets and look forward to the nice quiet Fall. Did you miss us? We sure missed you. So settle in, turn up the volume and catch that sweet sweet jet fuel in your ea...

Closing out Season 1, Carrin and Kylei sink down into the grass as they recap the start to the summer, the festivals to come, and some enlightening moments. Kylei has an experience at the salon and Carrin finds herself back in nature. If these leaves could talk, they would tell the same stories you'll hear in this episode. Enjoy!

Lacy's Cafe is our studio this week as Carrin and Kylei learn about how local entrepreneur Lacy Rude got her start and how she keeps finding the motivation to do more. Like-minded women relating to each other and laughing along the way, plus cold brew float?? We're in!

Carrin & Kylei are back from the festival and ready to tell you all about it. The do's and dont's of crowd etiquette, the healing properties of Driftless Music Gardens, and much more! Tune in for this rejuvenating episode. Don't forget your sunscreen!

When life hands you a rotten lemon, do you still try to make the juice? This week, Carrin and Kylei do some active talk-therapy while patiently waiting to eat some tacos. Things get heavy, but they manage to lift your spirits and allow you to laugh between the bouts of crying. Grab the tissues, and get your fire sauce, we’re going deep y’all. TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains references to se...

Sweet 16th episode is coming in hot with a gas station rescue, a satisfying moment for independent women and important tips for your bougie- on- a- budget camping experience. Carrin and Kylei get real with offensive social behavior and offer up their must-haves for camping. Get your notepad out and settle in. Support the Pod: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/opesanddreamspodcast

This episode is a whole mix of real life lately: weird weather, old injuries, mild existential crises, and the ongoing saga of Carrin’s patio cushion drama. We talk about being perfectionists (even when we know better), holding onto clothes for way too long, and that fine line between doing it all and doing nothing. We also share some funny stories from Devere’s night market, a wild moment at a bu...

Carolyn Adkins of Schnitzel Bear Studios joins us to talk all things gig posters, screen printing, and building a creative business rooted in live music. From festival favorites like Driftless Music Gardens to tour art for bands like Spafford and Armchair Boogie, Carolyn shares how she brings music to life through visual storytelling. A must-listen for art lovers, music fans, and anyone chasing a...

Carrin and Kylei explore the oddly satisfying moments that make life better- like watching ant colonies, falling down ASMR rabbit holes, spotting vintage lamp posts, and chasing the perfect haircut. They talk about navigating birthdays (and the pressure we put on them), using ChatGPT to win at adulting, and learning to let go of caring what others think. It’s real conversation, lots of laughs, and...

We made it to episode 12 somehow, and this one’s a mix of random thoughts, weird stories, and a little heart. We talk about wanting crow costumes, why SkyZone is a germ pit, and how trampolines used to be fun before our backs gave out. There's also some love for Driftless Music Gardens, sober life shifts, childhood chaos, and the complicated art of being social when you’d rather not be. Bonus poin...

New foam walls, same chaos. In Episode 11, Carrin and Kylei break down their janky studio upgrades, Big Richard concert adventures, sketchy tow truck drama, and the ongoing beige vs. bold-color standoff ...spoiler: Carrin’s Team Beige, Kylei’s Team Maximalist. They also get real about grief, boundaries, and why being an adult feels like managing one minor crisis after another. It’s messy, it’s hon...

We made it to double digits, baby! In this milestone episode, we talk about why we skipped a week...spoiler alert: burnout hit hard . Carrin and Kylei get real about the emotional overload of trying to do it all, the ADHD struggle bus, and what it feels like to show up for things you love when you’re running on empty. We dive into the messiness of mental health, friendship dynamics, and the import...

In this episode, Kylei and Carrin definitely had a plan… until they didn’t. What started as a gender-affirming haircut spotlight quickly spirals into a full-blown ramblefest featuring macarons, fantasy book obsessions, e-bike speed scares, and unsolicited opinions about Ariana Grande in Wicked . We touch on safe spaces (because duh), the absurdity of “warm gray” bike colors, adulting fails, and wh...

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Carrin and Kylei take you inside the Green Room Public House in Madison, WI~ a dream come true for their dear friends John and Teresa Marie Hardy. They sit down with Teresa to talk about the incredible energy of this new space, the legacy of Up North, and the creative community that brought the Green Room to life with serious love and elbow grease. Teresa o...

Description: In this episode of Opes and Dreams , we attempt our first-ever remote recording (fancy, right?), and somehow it actually works! Kylei reports live from St. Louis, sharing tales of zoo trips, surprise arch sightings, and her questionable vacation weather optimism. Meanwhile, we reflect on eight years of friendship, our unintentional Tim fan club, and the absolute necessity of gassing u...

Live music is supposed to be fun… so why are we sobbing? This week, we unpack the unexpected emotions of concerts, the struggle of festival season exhaustion, and our (Carrin's mostly) ongoing campaign to make shows end at a reasonable hour (because we need our beauty sleep). Plus, work-life chaos, travel dreams, and why unplugging is sometimes the best self-care. #OpesAndDreams #PhishFeels #Festi...