Shades of Sanity

This week on Shades of Sanity, Em and Rell were in a slightly spicy mood, so we dove into an article full of real friendship breakup stories from the internet. Some are heartbreaking. Some are messy. Some had us saying, “There’s no way that actually happened.” Listen now and let us know which story stuck with you. New episodes every Friday at 7 a.m. EST Leave us a SpeakPipe message: https://www.sp...

Part two is here!  Last week, Em and Rell began reacting to a BuzzFeed article about experiences people didn’t realize were traumatic until much later. This week, we’re continuing the conversation with even more stories that challenge what we think of as “normal” and explore the experiences that can quietly leave a lasting impact. Join us for another thoughtful, honest discussion, and let us know...

This week on Shades of Sanity, Em and Rell react to a BuzzFeed article about experiences people didn’t realize were traumatic until much later. Join us for a thoughtful, honest conversation about the experiences that shape us, even when we don’t recognize their impact right away. Listen now and let us know your thoughts.  New episodes every Friday at 7 a.m. EST  Leave us a SpeakPipe message: https...

This week on Shades of Sanity, we’re catching up on all the little things currently taking up space in our lives and our brains. We chat about the HydroJug life and our ongoing efforts to drink more water, Em’s newest app idea and the inspiration behind it, and the surprisingly satisfying process of cleaning out your closet and making room for what actually fits your life right now. We also talk a...

This week on Shades of Sanity, we’re diving into Netflix’s  The Crash  and the relationship dynamics that have everyone talking. We discuss: - emotional manipulation - toxic relationship patterns - teenage emotional intensity - social media and performative relationships - parenting, accountability, and family systems - the difference between emotional dysregulation and intentional harm This conve...

This week on Shades of Sanity, Em & Rell are catching up on EVERYTHING. From going viral and the absolute chaos of the internet… to Rell’s oldest daughter graduating college (cue the emotional spiral )… to house updates, life shifts, overstimulation, and whatever other side quests we accidentally wandered into. Basically: a little life update, a little internet chaos, a little girl talk, and a...

Apparently one episode of being mildly irritated wasn’t enough, because Em & Rell are back for part two of calling out the things society keeps packaging as “goals” when they’re actually stressful, unhealthy, unrealistic, or just deeply annoying to live through. This episode is equal parts: • girl talk • overstimulated opinions • side-eyeing the internet • and asking, “who convinced us this wa...

This episode of Shades of Sanity is what happens when Em & Rell sit down in a delightfully cranky, overstimulated mood. So they went through a list of things people really wish others would stop glorifying because living through it was actually exhausting, painful, chaotic, or just plain not fun. A little cranky. A little girl talk vibes. A lot of “okay but can we be honest for a second?” 🎙 Ne...

Em and Rell are back with part two of your messiest, most unbelievable wedding drama, because there was no way we could fit all of this chaos into one episode. We’re diving into more submissions from family conflicts to unexpected twists and moments that truly could not be made up. We react in real time, share our thoughts, and of course, have a lot to say. If you thought part one was wild, just w...

Em and Rell kick things off celebrating a big moment, Em’s business consulting website is officially live! We talk about what it means to step into this next chapter, helping people find clarity in their business and event goals, and building something that actually feels aligned. If you’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your ideas, this is your reminder that clarity is possible, and you don...

This week on  Shades of Sanity , Rell gives Emily the full rundown on  Dynasty: The Murdochs, and let’s just say… it’s a lot.  We’re unpacking the power, the family dynamics, the media influence, and the moments that had us pausing like “wait… WHAT?” From generational wealth to complicated legacies, this four-part Netflix docuseries had us deep in conversation about what happens when family, busin...

Em & Rell chatted about all of the shows and movies they've been watching lately. New episodes of Shades of Sanity Podcast every Friday at 7am EST Don’t forget to leave us a speak pipe @  ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/shadesofsanity

Em & Rell spend the episode planning for a vacay, some summer adventures, & overall feelings of just wanting winter to be over. They also chatted about the do's and don'ts of group chats and took an interesting left turn that only Em & Rell can do..... talked about cults! New episodes of Shades of Sanity Podcast every Friday at 7am EST Don’t forget to leave us a speak pipe @  ⁠...

[Rerun] This week, Rell and I were all about the laughter, sharing random stories, cracking up over the little things, and letting ourselves just  be . No heavy topics, no deep dives just pure joy, connection, and giggles. Sometimes you need an episode that’s simply for us.  Leave us a message on speak pipe: ⁠⁠ https://www.speakpipe.com/ShadesOfSanity ⁠

WARNING : Don’t listen on an empty stomach 🚨🍟 We went OFF about food.... from meal prep hacks to grocery store drama to local restaurants (feat. a Zac Efron look alike 👀). Pure Em & Rell chaos on Shades of Sanity . Press play and bring snacks 🔥🎙️ New episodes of Shades of Sanity Podcast every Friday at 7am EST Don’t forget to leave us a speak pipe @  https://www.speakpipe.com/shadesofsanit...

In this episode, we each break down our own versions of an ideal ordinary day and uncover what those details say about our needs, capacity, and emotional well-being. Then we dive into a question that hit deeper than we expected: Why are we often more compassionate toward ourselves than toward other people… or sometimes the complete opposite? This one is reflective, a little surprising, and might h...

It’s a monumental day: WE GOT OUR FIRST SPEAKPIPE!!!! Watch us breakdown our caller’s question about when you grow up in chaos how does everything not feel boring? When you’re used to people who are chaotic how to grow from this automatic place of : ‘If your body grew up in chaos, calm will feel wrong at first. Not because your partner is wrong but because your nervous system doesn’t have a lot of...

We’ll be honest. This episode didn’t come out exactly when we planned. Life happened, timing got off, and we debated holding it back. But the conversation was too meaningful not to share. In the first half, Rell and I talk about how differently we experience the holidays and what Christmas looks like for each of us. It’s a real reminder that everyone’s traditions, emotions, and energy around this...

This Shades of Sanity moment hits hard. When achievements stop feeling good and you move straight to the next goal, something starts to break. We’re talking burnout, pressure, and why success without pause can mess with your head. New full episodes every Friday at 7 a.m. EST Watch more and let us know if this hit for you. Don’t forget to leave us a speak pipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/shadesofsan...

New Shades of Sanity episode is OUT 🎙️🖤Real talk, real mental health, and the stuff we’re all trying to figure out. 😅✨ New episodes launch every Friday at 7 a.m. EST.Listen + tell us your biggest takeaway! Don't forget to leave us a speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/shadesofsanity#ShadesOfSanity #MentalHealthPodcast #PodcastClip #TherapyTalk #HealingJourney #SelfGrowth

This episode of Shades of Sanity is pure, unfiltered Em & Rell chaos. We’re talking about Rell’s love for Facebook groups, Em getting publicly called out at Ulta (yes, it happened… yes, we laughed about it), and then we dedicate the entire episode to reddit AITAs because apparently we have a lot of opinions about strangers on the internet. Expect laughing fits, strong stances, moral judgments...

No agenda, just vibes… plus our 2025 Hot Take Lists 👀 Laughs, opinions, and the kind of energy that feels like a voice note between friends. Dont forget to leave us a speak pipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/shadesofsanity

2025 may have come to an end, but Rell and Em are still as chatty as ever. We started this episode with a plan, but it quickly turned into honest check ins, life updates, and a meaningful conversation about how so many relationships can start to feel transactional and what real connection actually looks like. Em also shares a few moments from her gratitude journal and some things she is proud of f...

We're talking holiday highs, the emotional hangover that sometimes follows, and how to gently reset without spiraling into "new year, new me" pressure.

This episode with Em & Rell is truly a see-it-to-believe-it one. 😅 We cover so many topics, laugh a lot, and get very real along the way. Come for the chaos, stay for the honesty! It’s definitely a good time.