Shades of Sanity

Em and Rell unpack the complicated feelings that come with building something you are proud of and wishing the people back home felt the same. They talk about finding community outside your hometown, the real emotions behind envy, and what might actually be happening in your body when it shows up. Rell also shares a bit about her dad and the behind the scenes prep for her upcoming show. A grounded...

In this lighthearted, cozy-chaos episode, Em and Rell sit down and talk about… well, life. From imagining the future to reflecting on the hard things they’ve each pushed through, the conversation flows the way it always does....honest, funny, a little chaotic, and full of heart. It’s one of those episodes that feels like catching up with your favorite people on the couch. Hope you enjoy this one a...

This week on Shades of Sanity, we somehow cover everything from gun safety and regulation to Rell’s potential new cat and Em’s dream of opening a roadside stand selling fresh veggies and homemade bread. There’s talk of perimenopause, parenting humor, and Rell’s promise to buy Em’s future kids the loudest toys imaginable. Oh, and of course, we give everyone nicknames along the way. Welcome to our k...

This week on Shades of Sanity , we’re keeping things cozy and a little mystical. Em’s been repotting plants, diving into her latest romance read, and soaking up those soft, muted Halloween vibes. She’s also learning how to quilt, because apparently, her cozy era is in full bloom. 🪴📖🧵 We get curious about past lives and who we might’ve been before this one, share the sweetness of Em’s Joy Jar pr...

* Extra episode this week because we missed last week! - Em This week on Shades of Sanity , Em is feeling all the excitement as her dream home starts becoming a reality, proof that hard work (and a little Virgo planning energy) really pays off. 🏡✨ Rell’s out here dancing, vibing, and making friends everywhere she goes, reminding us all to keep joy and connection at the center of life. We gush ab...

This week on Shades of Sanity, we dive into a mix of heavy truths and wild takes. We start with the news of Charlie Kirk’s death and the ripple effects it’s had across conversations about race, justice, and accountability in America. From there, we question whether our current voting system really serves the people or if it’s time for a complete overhaul. Then, we shift gears to something everyone...

This week on Shades of Sanity, we gave some completely unlicensed advice to a woman on Reddit whose husband keeps lying to her — and apparently, it’s “for her own good.” Spoiler alert: we had thoughts. 🫢 Emily also shared a hilarious story about her ride-or-die friend Liz, who went full loyal friend mode defending her boyfriend’s book from a hater. From there, we dove into the idea that sometimes...

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

This week we learned that Em is always staying in her lane, while Rell’s curiosity keeps the conversation flowing. We’re catching up with life updates, sharing a sweet moment from Rell’s therapy, and offering our very unlicensed advice on a Reddit post that had us talking. It’s honest, a little funny, and just the right mix of real-life and real talk. Leave us a message on speak pipe: ⁠https://www...

This week we dive deep into Netflix’s Unknown Number (aka the wild high school catfish documentary) and all the twists that came with it. Of course, it wouldn’t be Shades of Sanity without a few random Em & Rell life updates sprinkled in, but most of this episode is us unpacking the doc—our reactions, what shocked us, and why it left us both shook. Leave us a message on speak pipe: ⁠https://ww...

This week on Shades of Sanity, Em & Rell take on the internet’s list of “life truths after 30.” Do we agree? Do we call nonsense? Tune in to hear where we land, with plenty of laughs and real talk along the way. New episodes every Friday at 7 a.m. EST 🎙️✨ Leave us a message on speak pipe: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/ShadesOfSanity⁠

We're baaaack — from kitchen renovation chaos to weigh in on the Coldplay concert scandal. We also chat about family dynamics , everyday chaos and the universe finding creative ways to keep Em humble. Join us for a blend of laughter, real talk, and everyday sanity checks.

Welcome to Shades of Sanity! In our very first episode, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos that is our everyday conversations. From wild curly hair struggles, bursts of motivation, astrology takes, politics (yes, we go there), and a whole lot of “who even knows what else”—we’re here for the laughs, the honesty, and the little moments of sanity in the middle of it all. Pull up a chair, press pla...