Before You Cut Bangs

Breaking up is hard, but breaking up with a friend is the worst.  Life happens and sometimes we wake up and realize we are in an unhealthy place with a "friend." In this episode, we accidentally created a tier system for friendship and talked about the different ways to step out of an unhealthy friendship. From ghosting (highly do not recommend) to face-to-face awkward conversations. Thi...

Disclaimer: This episode contains subjects that might not be suitable for children or those suffering from sexual trauma Porn is a very controversial topic, and it will come as no surprise that you'll hear three different opinions about the good, the bad, and the ugly.  This episode does what we said we would do... talk about topics people don't always discuss. We'll do it with levi...

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks, but only if they want to learn, folks.  On this episode, Claire got a new pup named Glenda, Laura had a psycho moment over a customer service issue, and no one likes a negative-Nancy. We talk about why change is hard AND good, and how we can get better over time. We also talk about what to do with the people in your life who aren't changing or growing (or...

On this episode, we are spring break and family vacation traditions. We are telling stories of Clark Griswold moments in Europe with Laura and prompt dinner times with Claire at the beach... and the idea of throwing all of your expectations out the window and maybe just trying to enjoy yourself!!! But if you don't enjoy yourself, it might be because you convinced yourself to do a hike because...

Miscommunication can be hilarious, embarrassingly hilarious, hilariously insulting, or just flat-out problematic.  Morticia Addams, BBL, and Willy Two-Tone show you examples of each in this episode. 

EVERYONE is beautiful (on Instagram) and EVERYONE has the best kids (on Facebook). Laura and Claire look at the dangers of comparison fueled by social media, illuminating societal myths and the need for critical thinking. Plus, Will learns about Sephora kids and Maxxinistas!

ALMOST every single person has intrusive thoughts. Claire tells us about the most common ones, she and Laura are honest about theirs, and Will lives in happy Chantix dreamland. 

There are good reasons to apologize, but what are the bad ones? More importantly, we'll find out who cries the most between Laura, Claire, and Will, who has been in a fight, and who is the real therapist on the podcast. 

What are healthy ways to set New Year's resolutions, and more importantly, what resolutions should you avoid? Plus, enjoy a trip down Laura's memory lane and play  "Guess the Bleeped Word!" on this episode of Before You Cut Bangs!

Gather around the proverbial campfire, all our fellow YES PEOPLE, while Laura and Claire unpack the differences between codependency and people-pleasing. They'll share tools that could help you overcome (or not) your people-pleasing ways.

On this episode, Will asks Laura and Claire all of the get-to-know-you questions, well, you want to know. Tell us what questions you want Will to ask next time!

On this episode, Laura, Claire, and Will dive into why the holidays can be stressful through their own stories and ones submitted by you, the listeners. If you thought your family was a mess, we've got great news! 

On this episode, Laura, Claire, and Will break down listener-submitted breakup stories.  Unfortunately for Laura and Will, we hear theirs too. 

This episode was MEANT to talk about making friends in your thirties...  Claire and Laura walk through gastric issues, define "askhole," and how we can all swing and miss in a connection. So, buckle up for a good chuckle and mediocre advice on connection.

On this episode, Laura, Claire, and Will look at all things boundaries.  When to apply them, how to use them in a healthy way, and when to just stop hanging out with family members. 

On this episode, Laura, Claire, and Will explore the dating world, all things apps, girls about town, and share stories that made Will (finally) bring out the bleep button. 

In this episode, Claire and Laura confess to breakup methods and catching lizards in Alabama. Find out how to regulate your nervous system without cutting bangs or leaving a boy at the bar.

In the second episode Laura and Claire dissect what's underneath "he makes me so happy" and why we get lip injections instead of taking a look at what's really going on.

Episode One breaks the bummer and benefit of the apology. Claire and Laura dive into everything from why it's so easy to say "sorry" to a stranger and gut-wrenching to apologize to a relative, to being overly apologetic in the worst of times.