Aren't Ya Tired Of? Smart Conversations for Living & Working Well

Send us Fan Mail Do you hate small talk? What if the problem isn't the small talk—it's how you've been thinking about it? Whether it's a social event, family gathering, or work party you have to attend, those conversations don't have to drain your energy. In this episode of Aren't Ya Tired Of...? , Patti and Mark share that a little pre-planning and keeping your curio...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of having a boring social life? As life gets busier, it's easy for friendship, fun, and connection to take a back seat. In this episode, Patti and Mark explore why having a full life isn't just about work and responsibilities—it's also about spending time with family, friends, and the people who matter most. And, having fun. They share practical ideas...

Send us Fan Mail Most leaders have private moments when they're unsure about the next step, question their decisions, or even wonder if they are the right person for the role. The challenge is that very few of us talk about it. In this episode of Aren't Ya Tired Of? , Patti and Mark are joined by leadership expert Neena Newberry to explore the hidden doubts many managers and leaders face...

Send us Fan Mail You spend months planning it. You count down the days. You tell yourself this vacation will be perfect! So why do you come home exhausted? In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of , Patti and Mark unpack how we can sabotage our long-awaited vacations. From becoming the cruise director and bad cases of FOMO to checking work "just in case" to not being in sync with your fello...

Send us Fan Mail Somewhere along the way, did you become responsible for... well, everyone? Your kids. Your parents. The family calendar. The fundraiser. The birthday gifts. And somehow, you're still expected to keep up with everything at work too. No wonder you're exhausted! In this episode, Patti and Mark are joined by Catie Keogh , Emmy Award winner and social media favorite on Empty...

Send us Fan Mail Graduation season isn’t just for graduates. It’s for all of us. It has a way of making us stop and ask: Am I living the life I thought I would? And is it still the life I want now? In this episode of Aren't Ya Tired Of? , we unpack the graduation advice that still matters. Mark and Patti talk about graduation memories, life’s “cliff moments,” pressure to have it all figured o...

Send us Fan Mail You show up for everyone else—but are you always at the bottom of your own list? In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of…? , Patti and Mark explore the habits and patterns of always putting yourself last—and the toll it takes on you. What looks like helpfulness or dependability can actually be driven by extreme responsibility, guilt, approval-seeking, and the pressure to make everyt...

Send us Fan Mail What does The Devil Wears Prada teach us about bad managers? In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of… , Patti and Mark break down the profiles of the difficult managers—from the “Miranda Priestly” moody bully to micromanagers, credit takers, non-decision makers, and the conflict avoiders. They unpack the most common bad manager behaviors—unclear expectations, control, lack of feedba...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is 100% driven by your questions—and hitting on themes many of us are struggling with. In this episode, Patti and Mark give their take on what to do with:  The “hero manager” who creates chaos just to fix it   Being addicted to being busy when you work in a culture that rewards busy  Phone addiction when your phone feels like your best friend  The emotional toll of jo...

Send us Fan Mail Ever think, “I’m just not good at presentations”… or worse, “What if I mess this up?” In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of… , Patti and Mark break down the real reason presentations feel so stressful—and it’s not what you think. It’s not just nerves. It’s how we’re approaching them. They share the shifts that actually build confidence: stop performing and start connecting, focus...

Send us Fan Mail Ever walk away from a conversation thinking… “Wait—what do you mean? What exactly am I supposed to do?” In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of… , Patti and Mark unpack the frustration of fuzzy, unclear feedback—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. You know someone is trying to tell you something … but it’s not landing. Why don’t we ask? They dig into what’s really holding u...

Send us Fan Mail Feel like your day is nothing but bad meetings—with nothing to show for it? In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of? , Patti and Mark call out the real problem: too many meetings that waste time, stall decisions, and leave you doing your actual work after hours - because you're in meetings all day! They break down the signs of bad meetings —and more importantly, how to fix them...

Send us Fan Mail Are you acting like your parents—and don’t even realize it? In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of? , Patti and Mark, along with guest, Charlotte Ntreh, explore the subtle—and funny—ways “parent energy” shows up in how we talk, behave at work, and interact socially. From outdated phrases to workplace habits and social quirks, they break down where it shows up and why it matters. Pl...

Send us Fan Mail Why is there so much bad career advice and life advice out there? In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of…, Patti and Mark unpack how advice is everywhere—from social media and podcasts to friends, coworkers, and online “experts.” But more advice doesn’t always lead to better decisions. The key is using your own personal algorithm to filter out what fits and what doesn't fit yo...

Send us Fan Mail Change can be exciting or scary —but it can also bring up one big question: what if I can’t do it? In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of? , Patti and Mark tackle one of the biggest barriers to change: the doubts and fears that stop us before we even start. Whether you’re thinking about a new job, launching a business, moving somewhere new, or leading change at work, the hardest pa...

Send us Fan Mail You don’t need to reinvent yourself. You need to evolve . People sometimes joke that we have a “Snoop & Martha vibe.” That got us thinking—not just about them, but about how to follow their lead and evolve over time without losing who you are . In this episode, co-hosts Patti Johnson and Mark Benton, tackle growth and giving yourself permission to change. From evolving without...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aren't Ya Tired Of?..., Mark Benton and Patti Johnson explore the frustrations of managing draining personalities and dynamics in any group. If you recognize the Meeting Hijacker, Side Chatter, Brager, Sly Operator, Bus Driver or the Kiss Up - this episode is for you. And, office politics isn’t limited to just business—it's anywhere humans work togethe...

Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle with always second-guessing yourself at work and in life? Ever make a choice or have a conversation… and then replay it for hours? Sometimes second-guessing yourself even before it happens? In this episode of Aren’t You Tired Of? , we sit down with leadership coach Ryan Halverson to explore self-trust and why it’s so hard to feel good about our decisions. We explor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aren’t Ya’ Tired Of…?, Patti Johnson and Mark Benton dig into one of our most common — and sneakiest — habits: being addicted to busyness. This isn’t just having a lot to do. It’s the feeling that if you’re not constantly busy, you’re not important, productive, or needed — and the subtle ways we create busyness even when we don’t have to. Patti and Mark explore...

Send us Fan Mail As you kick off the new year—setting resolutions, goals, and plans—there’s a familiar tension: you want change, but you also want certainty. In this episode, Patti and Mark explore how playing it safe can get in your way in small but important ways. Through a quick self-check, real stories, and practical strategies, they unpack the hidden cost of comfort and share simple, grounded...

Send us Fan Mail Join Mark Benton — VP of HR with experience at companies like PepsiCo and now McKesson  — and Patti Johnson , former CEO, Board member, bestselling author, and strategic coach and advisor — for smart, funny, and real conversations about the things we’re all tired of — and, most importantly, what to do about them. They first worked together at Accenture and now bring their humor, h...