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Maria and Liz have been friends for almost 15 years and they like to think it shows!! They've learned a lot about what it means to be a good friend and the importance of friendship but also about the different types of friendship and how to navigate friendships that aren't working. Fan Mail: Mark and Whisper Texan on Youtube tell us their life hacks Googles: (Maria) Is my pillow hurting my neck? (...

Boo-polar (A Halloween Bi-Polar Episode) Maria and Liz discuss the different types of bipolar that run in Liz's family and her experiences and education around the illness. Fan Mail: Jeff gives Liz and Maria guidance on investing and creating a retirement fund. Googles: (Maria) Why does my room get messy so quickly? (Liz) Why do I have trouble watching embarrassing comedies and videos? Let's Get P...

Maria and Liz know a thing or two about making life easier as they share life hacks they learned from experience or were taught by friends and family. Fan Mail: Nat writes in to share his experience with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome that might be the reason why Liz was dizzy. Googles: (Amelia Boone) Can you permanently remove your toenails and what are the side effects of that? (Liz)...

Liz and Maria debate and ruminate about how badly they have screwed their future selves based on their lack of retirement, savings, family and other adult necessities.  Fan Mail: Ian gives us some interesting only child perspective.  Googles: (This week's googles submitted by Jay via Patreon) (Maria) How many fewer people are not drinking?  (Liz) Other than your appendix is there an...

Mad About Anger Maria and Liz discuss their anger, the different forms of how anger is expressed, and how they process it.  Fan Mail: Alvin writes asking, "who or what were your ladies' inspirations to become comedians?"  Googles: (Chris McDougall) What is this weird elbow bubble? (Liz) How long does the retinol purge last? (Maria) What are the benefits of liposomal Vitamin C?  Let'...

Maria and Liz talk out all their good, bad and odd experiences getting massages, and the different types, risks and benefits. Maria loves them and Liz avoids them at all costs. Plus they are joined by former WWE wrestler and writer AJ Mendez for Googles. Fan Mail: Dylan shares a fun fact about Botox. Googles: (AJ Mendez) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Maria) Are podcasts good for you? (Liz) What is...

Everyone on social media is talking about how toxic social media is! So we thought we'd ask you to first like us on Instagram (@2nondrs) and then watch Maria and Liz talk online about the internet, social media and phone addiction. Fan Mail: Jade writes in about how headphones/ear buds affect ear wax. Googles: (Nikki Glaser) Why do babies hit themselves? (Maria) Is Borjomi water really a hang...

Maria and Liz talk to Dr. Terry about her experiences with having 5 kids. What she didn't like, and other things she didn't like. Who was the best baby? Worst teenager? But overall what are the challenges of making people. Fan Mail: Cregor asks Dr. Terry questions about her hopes for her children. Googles: (Dr. Terry) Does Pregnancy actually cause your brain cells to die? (Maria) Is smoking five c...

Maria and Liz met almost 15 years ago and bonded over the book "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle and now they look back to see what they learned, what they still apply and how spiritual enlightened they currently are. Fan Mail: Michelle writes in about her unique trigger Googles: (Maria) Does it help to put toilet paper on a public toilet seat? (Liz) Is sleep anxiety or fear of sleep a thing? Le...

Liz and Maria talk about Liz's sleep anxiety/struggles with insomnia, how much sleep is needed and why, and how to get better sleep.  Fan Mail: Roger discusses his ADHD and how being hyper-focused is actually a symptom of it.  Googles: (Maria) What is hair botox? (Liz) Are sprouts good for you? And what are the risks?  Let's Get Personal: What's the most important character trait in...

Liz and Maria discuss the cause of triggers, how being triggered feels and how important or helpful trigger warnings are. Fan Mail: Tom writes in about the link between gluten allergies and the pesticide Round Up Googles: (Maria) Can people with chicken egg allergies have duck eggs? (Liz) Is it bad to sleep in pjs or clothes? Let's Get Personal: Do you talk during movies? Topic: Triggers SUBSCRIBE...

Liz and Maria discuss the different types of attachment styles among adults in relationships, and which types they think they are...no surprise neither of them are "secure." Fan Mail: Jesse and Joseph from Coffee Lovers Radio respond to Maria's google (Is French press coffee bad for you?) on their own podcast. Googles: (Maria) Can you change your personality? (Liz) How often are you supposed to ch...

Liz and Maria looooove self help books. Together they've probably read over 50, but do they actually help?  Liz and Maria discuss the different types of self help books and what they are drawn to, which ones changed their lives for the better, and which ones they'd rather never look at again. Follow up: Liz goes to the doctor for her itchy ears Googles: (Maria) Is a weed hangover a thing? (Li...

Why can't Liz meditate? She tries! She really does but it never lasts more than a few weeks. Maria and Liz discuss the benefits of meditation but the obstacles in the way to enlightenment and peace.  Fan Mail: Bernard reaches out about misophonia  Googles: (Maria) Is Fried Tofu bad for you? (Liz) Can a lack of movement cause insomnia?  Let's Get Personal: What's your go to move when...

Our favorite only guest is back! Dr. Terry returns to talk about exercise fads past and present. Fan Mail: from our new fan Donald (a real doctor) Googles: (Dr. Terry) Do ab belts really work? (Liz) Can people genetically make more ear wax? (Maria) Why do I keep dreaming of George Clooney? Lets Get Personal: Do you believe in conspiracy theories? Topic: Exercise Fads SUBSCRIBE + rate and review us...

June babies Liz and Maria talk about celebrating their  birthdays (we recorded this one in June), and in honor of allergy  season, they discuss all things allergies including the overlooked signs  of allergies, the 7 most common allergies, and how to figure out what you are allergic to. Fan Mail: Dirk asking about Introverts/Extroverts Googles: (Maria) Why do mosquitoes bite some pe...

Sit still and listen up! What if ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity  disorder) isn't what you thought it was? Maria and Liz explore if they  have ADHD, drugs they've experimented with, where ADHD really comes from  and how to fix it. Googles: (Maria) Why do doctors tell men to turn their heads and cough? (Liz) What's a normal amount of hair loss in women? Let's Get Personal: What...

Maria and Liz scratch the surface on the topic of addiction and discuss what they think the root cause of addiction is for them and Americans in general. Googles: (Maria) What's the difference between Slimfast and Huel? (Liz) Why am I dreaming more/remembering my dreams? Let's Get Personal: Do you find baths relaxing? Topic: Addiction SUBSCRIBE + rate and review us! Become a Patron! Get access to...

We started out as 2 non therapy believers but a lot has changed. Follow Maria's experiences with therapy starting in college and Liz's as early as high school. They share bad experiences with therapists, what got them to go to therapy initially, and what therapy has helped them learn about themselves and their past. Googles: (Maria) What's the benefits of having fresh flowers in your home? (Liz) W...

Liz shares her journey discovering and mostly curing her IBS (Irritable  bowel syndrome) and Maria shares her frustration with acid reflux and  GERDs (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) FUN STUFF!! Googles: (Maria) Can you murder someone with an icicle? (Liz) Does tea  go bad? Let's Get Personal: Do you hate the sound of your own voice? Topic: IBS/Gastrological issues - Liz talks abou...

Maria and Liz process what it means to get older and the pitfalls of trying to live up to Hollywood's standard of beauty. Maria is ready and down to experiment with botox, fillers and lip injections, Liz is not...for now. Googles: (Maria) Is French pressed coffee bad for you? (Liz) Is twitching before falling asleep normal? Let's Get Personal: Would you rather be hot or cold? Topic: Botox, lip fil...

Resident Vet and Liz's mom, Dr. Terry returns to take us through the ups and downs of every fad diet she's tried since the 1970s. Liz and Maria weigh in. Fan Mail: Maria and Liz are asked about practical tips to manage performance anxiety Googles: (Liz) Ca you get headaches from not eating? (Maria) Why do songs get stuck in your head? (Dr. Terry) Can I survive without any carbohydrates? Let's Get...

Episode 13 - We run so you don't have to! We discuss how Liz desires exercise and Maria needs to be tricked into doing it. Listener Email: We respond to Naan Comedian Googles: (Liz) Why do some people never get cavities? (Maria) Are horror movies bad for you? Let's Get Personal: Have you ever distanced yourself from a toxic friend? Topic: What is your preferred way to exercise? Do you desire exerc...

Episode 12: Are you close to someone who needs more personal space than you do? Liz and Maria discuss how some people need more time by themselves to recharge and Maria always finds herself in relationships with those people. Liz and Maria talk about what it means to be an introvert, and how they introvert differently. Fan Mail from Patrick: "Do either of you play chess or cards? And did either of...

Episode 11: Liz and Maria discuss what exactly is ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) and why people are so drawn to it. Is it a sexual thing? Is it for relaxation? Why does a hair dryer blowing air have millions of views on Youtube? Googles: (Maria) Can black mold kill you? (Liz) Why am I dizzy every time I stand up? Let's Get Personal: What is your hygiene deal breaker when you are datin...