The Hard Truth

We have a special guest appearance for this motivational pick-me-up episode before the holidays! JC and I talk about the importance of setting lofty goals, putting in the work, and never self-eliminating from the competition before giving it your all. And, of course, what's a motivational episode without a little discussion on the power of failing, haters, and Matt Rife. *Disclaimer: not my be...

Join our discussion on whether we should raise our kiddo to believe in Santa or not. Also, chime in on the Spotify poll so we can narrow down why Daniel is such a grinch!

In this episode, I talk about chai tea, white chocolate mocha, naan bread, and other silly, redundant phrases we use every day that tell a much deeper story about our culture and our history.

In this episode, Daniel and I talk about some parental expectations we've encountered so far as new parents, how Millennial Dads are raising their kids differently than previous generations, and why we think getting a puppy is great prep for a baby. Also, listen for my reaction to people's concern about Daniel's sleep while I was in labor HA

What's with all this doubt about our healthcare system lately? Do we trust healthcare influencers more than our assigned doctors in our community? Also, how do I actually feel about Halloweentown? Keep listening to find out!

Let's talk about what mental load is and why it's so draining, plus how to manage household chores with someone who has ADHD, and how girl dinner fits into all of this???

Let's kick off the NFL season with a little football talk, Travis Kelce's overachieving tendencies, and how this first game was a great representation of what happens when bad leaders overwork their strongest players without holding their other people accountable. Check it out!

This episode dives into some of the not so pretty effects of social media (pun intended). I talk about the surge in aesthetic procedures, the damaging effects of too much social media usage, and most importantly, to hate the game not the player. Check it out!

Daniel and I discuss our differing expectations for our friendships, some of the complications that can arise when those expectations aren't met, and how we think we can combat failing friendships. Let us know what you think!

How is 90 Day Fiancé embracing diversity and inclusion? Why are some ethnicities so much more likely to marry outside of their race or not? Is it weird for someone to only want to date a specific ethnicity? Keep listening to find out!

Here's another phrase that I think does more harm than good. We use luck to undermine people's success and achievements, rather than give them the credit that they deserve. Check it out!

"Are you sure about that?" "No, but I'm going to do it anyway" If this sounds like you, take a listen to this episode on supporting people's life choices, especially when they conflict with yours. I talk about going against the grain with lifestyles, why it's so important to support each other's goals, and why I think you should take that unknown next step, even...

This week's episode covers the dichotomy between bodybuilders' openness with using performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) and the increasing popularity with young kids. I talk about the tragic passing of "Joesthetics" at such a young age and the history of steroid usage in professional athletes.

"We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can't have both. Not at the same time." Brene Brown Families can be tricky. Rejecting their belief systems can be even harder. Keep listening to hear our recent challenges with some decisions we've made and why we think it matters to make those difficult, unlikeable decisions.

This episode is all about doing the dirty work and some deep soul searching to really listen to what our emotions are trying to tell us when we get triggered by something. I talk about the memories that can be stored in our body and also the issue with being judgmental about people's lunches. :(

The real unsung heroes here... This episode is all about how we treat military spouses and SAHM's. I talk about why I think some communities have such a hard time accepting their roles and what we can do to change some of those thought patterns. Bonus! Some golden advice from the beautiful soul Elyse Myers <3

We have a guest appearance on this episode! We talk about the quick progression of technology, across a variety of career fields, and we discuss whether it helps or hinders us. AI and deep fakes make an entrance, along with the potential impacts of being too reliant on technology. Check it out!

Several articles have been coming out recently on the use of MDMA (Ecstasy) and how it turned a white supremacist's life around. I give you the whole rundown, plus some backstory on the history of psychedelic studies we've done since the 1970's. Can these types of drugs actually cure extremist views and make people more loving? Keep listening to find out more!

Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there! This episode is for the boys. I talk about some dangerous comments to make to Dad's on Father's Day, society's role in mental health awareness among men, and how toxic masculinity plays into all of this (and not in the way you think). Give it a listen! Then give your guy friends a listen... Seriously, they probably need it.

Plot twist! Who would've thought I'd touch on politics or religion in my podcast, but here we are. Trust me on this one! It's worth your time and not nearly as boring as it sounds. :)

Are you living in a cultural bubble with a falsified sense of inclusivity? Keep listening to find out! I unpack some of the stereotypes we've gotten so far since moving out of California and I talk about where I think all these biased comments are stemming from.

My final podcast episode in California! Why are older generations so against Millennials only having pets or treating their pets like kids? Keep listening to hear my theory

Daniel and I experience some cultural pushback on our naming selections for our kiddo. Hear more about my thoughts on that and why I think names are so important to appreciating your cultural identity.

I get personal on this episode, but I talk about things I wish I knew a year ago and what I wish people had told me. Also, if you're a guy, still give it a listen! I've got some nuggets of advice for you, too.

Why do we get pushback whenever we talk about setting boundaries for parents, but not significant others or friends? What do parents think of the estrangement between adult children and their parents?  Listen to find out as I explore some issues and common reasons for parental estrangement.