The Wholesome Menace Podcast

Send us Fan Mail The menaces are in the back yard again. We talk success, we talk struggles and how maybe sometimes life is a lagging measure of your habits and decisions. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Fatherhood doesn’t erase the man—it adds to him. This Father’s Day, we’re talking about the realities of being a father, the expectations men carry, and the importance of recognizing the person behind the title. Because dads are more than providers, protectors, and problem-solvers—they’re people too. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we took the podcast outside and let the conversation go wherever it wanted to go. From the biggest risks we’ve taken, to conspiracy theories, to underrated green flags, and everything in between, this one felt less like a podcast and more like one of those random backyard conversations that somehow turns into a three-hour debate. No segments driving the discussion...

Send us Fan Mail For many people, the word church no longer brings feelings of hope, community, or healing—it brings disappointment, frustration, and even pain. In this episode of the Wholesome Menace Podcast, we dive into how the church’s reputation has changed over time, the impact of church hurt, religious hypocrisy, unmet expectations, and whether these issues ultimately reveal a deeper matter...

Send us Fan Mail This episode dives headfirst into one of society’s most uncomfortable conversations: the double standards surrounding men’s and women’s bodies. From expectations, insecurities, and attraction to social media, body image, and cultural norms, we explore why the same physical traits can be viewed completely differently depending on who’s wearing them.  As always, the conversation get...

Send us Fan Mail This episode got uncomfortable in the best way possible as we unpacked the idea of settling in relationships, friendships, careers, and life overall. Is compromise maturity… or are some people slowly abandoning themselves just to avoid being alone?   As always, the Menaces brought the laughs, the tension, the hot takes, and the usual chaos through our favorite segments — but the m...

Send us Fan Mail The saying goes no face no case. Is posting your partner reassurance? Territory? Proof? Or pressure? As always, the Menaces take the conversation further than expected — raw takes, real stories, uncomfortable honesty, and plenty of laughs in between. Welcome to Wholesome Menace. Where the conversations are real, messy, funny, and probably a little too honest. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Parents Are People Too might be one of the funniest — and most honest — episodes yet. This episode of the Wholesome Menace Podcast features a special guest: Dawn, the mother of Crystal and Rissa, joining the couch for a raw, hilarious, and unexpectedly deep conversation about parenting, adulthood, accountability, and realizing your parents were figuring life out in real time too....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Wholesome Menace Podcast, we unpack the difference between survival and convenience, and why self-sufficiency isn’t optional anymore—it’s necessary. From forgotten skills like farming, building, and providing… to the mindset needed to lead yourself and your family when systems fail. This one is uncomfortable but Wholesome Menaces are built for that. Support...

Send us Fan Mail Is morality something we follow… or something we create? In this episode, the crew dives into one of the most uncomfortable questions of our time: Is there a real standard for right and wrong—or is everything just Because if morality is personal, then anything goes. But if it’s absolute… then we all have something to answer to. This isn’t about being right. It’s about asking yours...

Send us Fan Mail What if the medicine you need is growing right under your feet ?  We sit down with horticulture Qu, founder of NY Wellness Collective, to talk about how anxiety pushed  him  towards herbal healing-- and changed how he see the world.  From Valerian Root  to Burdock and milk thistle, Qu breaks down how we've been walking past real medicine every day... while chasing  trends tha...

Send us Fan Mail This episode challenges how we think about grace, personal responsibility, and real change, while touching on gratitude, healing, parenthood, and the standards we live by. Because at some point, you have to ask: Are we actually growing… or just getting comfortable? No perfection. No pretending. Just perspective that forces you to think—and take a real look at yourself. Support the...

Send us Fan Mail This episode almost never saw the light of day. It’s a little glitchy—but the conversation? Too real to keep hidden. We sat on this one for a while… but some conversations don’t wait for perfect conditions. So instead of pulling the plug—we pulled the trigger. This episode is packed with laughs, raw moments, and thought-provoking questions that hit deeper than expected.  Heads up:...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 11 dives into the conversations we feel—but don’t always know how to handle. From how our emotional state shapes the way we think and experience life, to what it really means to “hold space” in relationships, this episode challenges the way we listen, respond, and show up for each other. Because it’s easy to hear someone when it’s not about you… but can you still listen wh...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 10. Most podcasts don’t make it this far… but we did. And instead of celebrating with something light, we leaned into something real: Can you actually forgive? Not the version people post about… Not the “we’re good now” version… The real kind. The kind where:  • the trust is still broken  • the memory still hurts  • and nothing goes back to how it was We break down the tru...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 9, the Menaces unpack a tension most people feel but rarely admit: why do people say they want leadership… but resist being led? From relationships to workplaces to culture at large, everyone talks about wanting strong leadership, direction, and structure. But the moment accountability shows up, the conversation changes. We explore the difference between wanting guidanc...

Send us Fan Mail Stephane, Crys Marie and Rissa Lynn dive into a question that sits at the center of modern culture: are we confusing manhood and womanhood with performance expectations. Is a man only a man if he provides? Is a woman only a woman if she's soft. nurturing or agreeable? or have we turned identity into a checklist of roles people are expected to  perform.  In this episode, the M...

Send us Fan Mail Who said we have to be friends to raise kids? Somewhere along the way, co-parenting became synonymous with forced closeness. But is friendship required — or just respect? In Episode 7, we challenge the narrative. We talk boundaries. Ego. Emotional access. And why maturity sometimes looks like distance — not dinner. We’re not friends. Respectfully. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Are men and women capable of being “just friends”? We explore attraction without obligation, discipline over impulse, and the difference between desire and decision. Crystal shares her experience with male friendships that stayed platonic. Stephane challenge the idea that attraction automatically means something has to happen. Because maybe maturity isn’t about pretending attracti...

Send us Fan Mail Why does everything feel urgent… yet nothing feels important? In this episode, we unpack the tension between urgency and intention. In a world that constantly demands our attention, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and distracted. But what happens when you know exactly what you’re building? Crystal shares her perspective on working two jobs, moving at a relentless pace, and making in...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone wants Trust. Everyone wants  Certainty.  But when you can't have both- what do you pick?  Episode 4 explore why this hits a nerve and what it reveals  about relationships, survival, and belief.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Who are we? A loaded question—but a necessary one. We’re your fellow Wholesome Menaces . Just like you. Moms. Dads. Siblings. Adults out here doing our best. We’re navigating life in real time—love, failure, faith, relationships, money, growth—all of it. Not as experts, but in community , learning out loud. In this minisode, we briefly unpack our origin story: how we came together...

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode Crystal, Rissa and Stephane take on one of the biggest questions in modern relationships.  Marriage: Is It worth it?   In 2026, we drop the fairytales or the delusions around the pinnacle goal of romantic relationships and are convinced, marriage is a worthy ideal but not for the reasons people usually give.   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we unpack a question that quietly defines modern dating: do the rules of dating still matter or we better off going with the flow? This week's conversation challenges the idea that undefined relationships are neutral, exposing the cost of ambiguity and asks whether rules are restrictive or freeing.  In reality whether you set terms or not - a decision is bein...

Send us Fan Mail What actually makes attraction collapse into disgust? In this episode of Wholesome Menace, we examine the ick- that instant shift where desire gives way to aversion, and what once felt intimate suddenly feels intolerable.  Support the show