Mentally Somewhere Else

In this heartfelt episode, we share an update on our mom’s journey through her second year battling stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. It’s been a year filled with challenges, triumphs, and countless moments of reflection. As we walk you through her progress, setbacks, and the little victories, we’re reminded of the power of gratitude—finding strength in small blessings and cherishing every shared...

WELCOME TO SEASON 3! In this episode of Mentally Somewhere Else, Mercedes, and Parker dive into the lessons we’ve learned as parents and the invaluable wisdom passed down from our own parents. In this personal start to the season, join us as we share heartwarming stories, unexpected parenting wins (and fails), and how our childhood experiences shape the way we raise our kids today. Whether you’re...

Welcome to Season 3! We are so excited to be back with you here at Mentally Somewhere Else. In this special Halloween episode, we dive into the world of fear—both the irrational kind from childhood and the real-life terrors that leave us questioning what’s lurking in the shadows 👻. We start by asking, "What irrational fears did you have as a kid?" From there, we unravel a series of unse...

Get ready for a sleigh-full of laughs as we unwrap the comical (and a little tender) side of holiday traditions! 🎁 From awkward family parties to White Elephant gift exchange shenanigans, we're spilling the cocoa on the festive follies that make this season merry and bright. 🌟 Tune in for: 🕺 Ugly sweater party escapades 🐾 Pets and the holidays: A recipe for adorable chaos ✈️ Holiday trave...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Ever had butterflies in your stomach before speaking in public? 🦋 Join us on Mentally Somewhere Else as we dive into hilariously relatable stories of performance anxiety! 😅🎤 🤣 From stage fright fiascos to conquering the mic with comedy, we've got relatable stories that'll have you chuckling in no time. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or someone who get...

Join us in a heartwarming and insightful conversation as we sit down with a truly remarkable guest - my amazing mom, Mykalene Shaw! She's sharing her inspiring journey through the ups and downs of breast cancer with grace, humor, and unwavering strength. 🎗️ Together, we navigate her world, embracing vulnerability and resilience. Mykalene's wisdom and positivity will leave you feeling upl...

Are you ready? In this bone-chilling episode of Mentally Somewhere Else, hosts Parker and Mercedes delve into a collection of spooky stories submitted by our listeners and a few of our own. With every twist and turn, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat, eagerly anticipating what will happen next. So, grab a cozy blanket, dim the lights, and prepare for an unforgettable night of chil...

Our annual spooky stories kickoff is here! We open up the spooky season with some truly chilling scary stories. These tales will make you think twice about sleeping with the blinds open, running with music at full blast, and overconfidently assuming the cause of the scary noise you just heard is just a rat, cat, or bird.  We will be doing a submission episode to hear your own spooky stories toward...

The dynamic duo is back for Season 2! Parker and Mercedes are so excited for this next chapter of Mentally Somewhere Else and we are so excited to have you join us. We kick things off with a much-needed life update and then top off our episode on a lighter note discussing our favorite and least favorite past trends. Just like last year, we are going to jump right into Spooky Season with our HIGHLY...

Some people say that you should travel so that "you have stories to tell not stuff to show". WELL. When we asked for your travel stories and blunders, it was a storytelling. festival . From airplane delays to more foreign bathroom mishaps that we could have imagined, you all delivered plenty of follies that made us laugh. Thank you for all of your submissions and allowing us to go "...

If you are cry, cry, crying with your lonely heart thinking, "If there's nothing missing in my life, then why do these tears come at night?" then you might need this episode. Parker and Sadie are on a seasonal high reading your Lucky vs. Unlucky stories. Thanks for listening, we feel like the luckiest! Wishing you a pot of gold kind of day.  Our Insta:@mentallysomewhereelsepod Our T...

To wrap up "love month" Parker and Mercedes are back with some hot takes on Valentines Day, the Super Bowl Halftime show, their personal icks, and share some things they LOVE that you should love too.  Our Insta:@mentallysomewhereelsepod Our TikTok: @mentallysomewhereelsepod Personal Accounts: Parker: @shawphotofilm TikTok: @parkershawty Mercedes: @mercedes-shaw4 TikTok: @mercedessw14

Your favorite duo is back to open "love month" with some movie-worthy meet cute stories! Honestly, your stories put the "cute" in "meet cute". We hope these get you into the mushy-gushy Valentines Day spirit.  Our Insta:@mentallysomewhereelsepod Our TikTok: @mentallysomewhereelsepod Personal Accounts: Parker: @shawphotofilm TikTok: @parkershawty Mercedes: @mercedes-sh...

Thank you, Alanis Morissette, for our episode title. It's true, you can't get married without something going awry, and the stories Parker and Mercedes read today prove it. Thank you to everyone who submitted their misfortunes, we wish you a blissful marriage–even if things got off to a clunky start. Here comes the bride–and a jam-packed wedding stories episode for your Thursday.  Our In...

Happy 2023! We are back with a great interview with one of our favorite people! Bridger Shaw is our younger brother who is a giant inspiration to us. 6 months ago Bridger was preparing to serve a church mission in Canada when he got some life altering news–doctors found a tumor growing behind his eye on his optic nerve. This news brought a lot of ups and downs and change to his "plan" fo...

SPOUSES IN DA HOUSE! We're back with our first guests and our favorite people in the world–our spouses, Cristel and Sam! Your meet-cute stories inspired us to share our own. We also share some of our favorite pieces of dating and marriage advice. Thanks for loving and supporting our love and our podcast! Our Insta:@mentallysomewhereelsepod Our TikTok: @mentallysomewhereelsepod Personal Accoun...

The variety of jobs that you have in your younger years is SO random and diverse. We started off as a snow cone stand operator and skating rink party hostess... somehow we are now exploring our adult careers! Parker and Sadie share personal funny experiences from their early jobs and even some piping hot tea on a shady interview process with a local cookie company giant–both of which will surely l...

Each of us has childhood memories that stand out from the rest. Today's light-hearted episode is a comical walk down memory lane.  Parker and Sadie go "mentally somewhere else" to revisit a few of these memories, laughing at the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Our Insta:@mentallysomewhereelsepod Our TikTok: @mentallysomewhereelsepod Personal Accounts: Parker: @shawphotofilm TikTok: @p...

Grab some tissues, Parker and Sadie are ready for Thanksgiving and the season of gratitude and your submissions about the nicest thing someone has done for you are sure start the waterworks. 🥺 🥺 🥺 Pay it forward this week, do something kind for someone!  Our Insta:@mentallysomewhereelsepod Our TikTok: @mentallysomewhereelsepod Personal Accounts: Parker: @shawphotofilm TikTok: @parkershawty Merc...

Knock, knock. Who's there? YOUR AWKWARD DATE STORIES.  Lock the door and hide the key because your stories make us laugh, cry, and shudder. Thank you for all the hilarious submissions, we are so grateful for your support! Next week, we will be talking about the nicest thing someone has done for you. Send in your submissions ASAP! Our Insta:@mentallysomewhereelsepod Our TikTok: @mentallysomewh...

Our first non-scary story episode had. us. rolling! In this week's podcast escape, Parker and Sadie read some of your most embarrassing moments and share a few cringe-worthy experiences of their own. Take some much deserved you-time to go Mentally Somewhere Else and laugh with us for a while.  Up next, we'll be reading your best (or best worst) dating stories. We want to hear the good, t...

We're here to add a little ✨pumpkin spice✨ to kick off your week and Halloween celebrations! Let's be honest, the scariest thing about Halloween being on a Monday is that we are expected to celebrate and then return to our normal lives the next day as if you didn't paint your whole face for your costume, eat a whole pound of Butterfingers, and stay up WAY too late watching a scary...

In our final full-length spooky season episode, we saved some CRAZY SCARY stories for you! Your stories about hearing voices coming from outside the window, a haunted happy birthday, an international robbery, and a truly traumatic abduction  will give you goosebumps to last you til' Halloween.  Keep an eye out for our mini bonus episode on 10/31.  Our Insta:@mentallysomewhereelsepod Our TikTo...

A ghost in the window, a man in the walls, a haunt in the gym–there are CHILLING stories at every turn this week! Comment and tag a friend you would outrun to escape a ghost (bonus if they are on crutches) or one you think would just enjoy this episode ;). Thank you for your spooky submissions. Don't forget to submit your final spooky stories for our bonus Halloween episode by Thursday!  Our...

Episode Story TW: Sexual Harassment (16:18-20:05) Eek! It's FREAKY FRIDAY! Episode 3 of sharing your spooky stories left us with absolute CHILLS. From haunted houses to spooky sitter tales, we have a more variety to this weeks episodes than your childhood halloween trick or treat candy bag! #BringBackBabyBottlePops Our Insta:@mentallysomewhereelsepod Our TikTok: @mentallysomewhereelsepod Pers...