Similar But Different

Happy Birthday, America! Your hosts discuss their favorite ways to “celebrate” the Fourth of July. We’re talking best cook out foods, what defines a cook out, celebratory gun shots and posting videos of fireworks on social media.

Our “first” guest! Your hosts sit down with their pal Boogie, a licensed professional counselor to discuss life as a therapist. We learn some common misconceptions about therapy, how being a therapist impacts life outside of work, and struggling with intrusive thoughts.

A shocking discovery about peeing in pools turns into a heated discussion about personal hygiene and pool etiquette. Rachel & Jenn also reminisce about their favorite pool games and snacks, being afraid of the drain, and the dangers of putting your head underwater.

From spiders and the dark to talking with strangers and being a parent - this week’s episode is all about fears. Rachel learns something new about Jenn’s social anxiety and they play a rousing round of “would you rather”.

Your hosts get into a slew of award related topics such as work superlatives, the highly polarizing participation trophy, and being voted most improved. They also discuss recent “reads” and how they define intelligence.

While your hosts agree there is no wrong way to grieve, there are wrong things to say to those grieving. Jenn and Rachel discuss funeral etiquette, thoughts on the afterlife, and using human remains as fertilizer for your garden.

What constitutes screen time? Are the rules differnet for yourself, your partner, your friends? Are book readers superior to screen watchers? What about kids?! Lots of questions. Not really any answers, but lots of opinions.

Turns out Rachel and Jenn have a surprising amount of fainting stories. Has anyone else lost bladder control or ripped out eyelashes? If fainting isn’t your thing, they also get into high school bulling, the Hogwarts sorting hat and hall of doom!

Rachel and Jenn complete the much requested water taste test. They also pick their first topic from the vase! All 90's babies will get a nostalgic hit as your hosts discuss the toy that destroyed ankles and Nickelodeon classics.

Friendships are worth celebrating! Rachel and Jenn catch up on a recent anniversary trip overseas. Highlights include a round of “best, worst, weirdest”, cultural plane etiquette, men drinking tea, and surprise tattoos.

When was the last time you went to the movies? A casual comment about Rachel’s date night turned into a discussion about germs, hanging out with strangers, and leaving events to use the bathroom. Send in your topic ideas:Email: similarbutdifferentpod[at]gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/similarbutdifferentpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@similarbutdifferentpod

Who knew hydration could ignite such discussion. Rachel and Jenn chat $$$ water filters, drinking your own pee and their go-to gas station water choice. Our hosts also highlight the water bottle to end all water bottles (according to Rachel).Send in your topic ideas:Email: similarbutdifferentpod[at]gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/similarbutdifferentpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

Your chronically pained hosts discuss their various journeys with getting Botox, headache eyes, and receiving a “NDPH” diagnosis. They also share their favorite remedies to get through the tougher days. Send in your topic ideas:Email: similarbutdifferentpod[at]gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/similarbutdifferentpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@similarbutdifferentpod

Rachel and Jenn are bringing back the pod! In this “first” episode, get caught up on some major life events over the past few years and look forward to future episodes hitting your feed every Tuesday. Send in your topic ideas:Email: similarbutdifferentpod[at]gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/similarbutdifferentpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@similarbutdifferentpod