Unsolicited Advice with Ashley and Taryne

Whether it's ignoring old traditions in order to create new ones, or dealing with an extraordinarily difficult medical diagnosis, one common thread for moving forward is the ability to deal with things head-on so you can progress towards a healthier and stronger future. There is truly no better time than today to begin the work towards creating a better tomorrow. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay...

This week's episode is all about perceptions and misconceptions. We all have preconceived notions about ourselves, our relationships, and our surroundings. Sometimes, those notions are substantially inaccurate. Therefore, it's occasionally a good idea to take a step back, take a breath, and simply reassess the situation. And if you can, get a second opinion! External insights can be as valuable as...

Have you ever looked into the backseat before opening your car door? Do you carry a can of pepper spray with you at all times? Do you avoid walking alone at night, even at normal hours? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you're likely a woman and you're definitely not alone. In this episode of UA, we talk about the fact that women have to act as if they're in a constant state of...

Whether it's anxiety that comes seemingly from nowhere, or the stress that arises from a substantial life-change, anxiety is a shape-shifting demon that can attack when you least expect it. If you've ever been surprised by an anxiety attack and wondered what the heck is happening, today's episode is most assuredly for you. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To check out A...

This week's stories are all about the practice of self-love and whether or not it's actually an act of true love or something less helpful, less healthy, and possibly even harmful. This episode gets deeply theoretical, so come down the rabbit-hole with us and let's figure this whole "self-love" thing out. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To check out Ana Luisa: https://...

For those of us who are lucky enough to have a full-time job during this crazy time, it seems as if the typical problems that come with any source of employment still rear their ugly heads, regardless of a pandemic. Today, we have two workplace stories that are somehow drastically different, yet eerily similar. It's workplace conundrum time, y'all! Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out th...

Many problems, big or small, always seem to start with bad communication. There's an old saying that "The biggest communication problem is that we do not listen to understand, we listen to reply." Today's episode is all about the shockingly massive importance of communication in our everyday lives. Class is now in session. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To watch our p...

From a sticky situation with a sibling to a positively awful situation with an extended family member, today's episode is all about confronting problems head-on and seeking out whatever help is necessary to get through truly tough times. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To watch our podcast videos on YouTube: http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube  To send us your questions/sto...

It's our 100th episode, y'all! While we are unable to party it up in the recording studio with props, costumes, and just the right amount of insanity, we're still celebrating the fact that we made it to 100 episodes! Today, we look back at the first 99 episodes of UA, discuss how the podcast has evolved, and look forward to the next 100 episodes. To you, our fans & listeners, we cannot thank you e...

Two out of the three stories today involve some degree of stalking, whether intentional or not. One is pretty darn amusing; one not so much. But in all three stories, the common theme is complex circumstances clashing with personal and/or professional relationships for a crazy outcome. Prepare for several curveballs today, people. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To wat...

To say that there are gray areas in life is perhaps one of the greatest understatements of all time. Today's episode explores those gray areas, specifically the ones labelled "Friend-Zone" and "Ex-Zone". Whatever zone you or someone you know may fall into, this episode has some rock-solid info to help you navigate a wide variety of tricky relationship terrain. Quick Disclaimer: this episode touche...

Stop what you're doing and repeat after us: "Comparison is the root of sadness. Beauty comes from within. Love yourself." Consider this episode a public service announcement, because we all need to say those words and mean them. To check out Fit Track, go to: getfittrack.com/advice Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! To watch our podcast videos on YouTube: http://bit.ly/UA...

As we enter 2021 and the new year greets us in several inauspicious ways, it's important to have a support system around you. While family is typically the first option, sometimes there's no substitute for the sage advice from a close friend. Whether it's trying to rekindle an old friendship or properly maintaining a current one, the effort is almost always worth it. Stay informed, stay safe, and...

Today's episode is all about the need to talk things through with friends and family, and how that can lead to crucial help and healing. Whether it's compulsive behavior that requires professional guidance, or a distinctly The Office-esque love triangle that should be nipped in the bud before things get messy, we all need to approach that one person we trust to spill our guts and ask for help. It'...

As we get closer to New Year's Eve and we reflect on the year that was (or largely wasn't, in the case of 2020), we focus today on borders and boundaries. Whether they be self-imposed, or inflicted upon us by sheer circumstance, it's paramount that we identify those things which may be hold us back in 2021 and devise a game plan to blow them up (metaphorically-speaking), so we can live our best li...

In this, the last episode of UA before Christmas, we bring you stories focusing on two of the most challenging, beguiling, and stress-inducing (yet ultimately rewarding) things we all have in our lives: family and friends. So put another log on the fire, pour yourself a mug of hot chocolate, and settle in for some advice that will likely be more useful than anything you'll find in your stocking on...

Today's episode is all about opposites. In one scenario, you desperately want to relax and be around family and friends during the holidays, yet an invisible foe is preventing it from happening. In a second scenario, you are forced to be around a specific person, but would do absolutely anything to avoid that human being at all costs. This, our friends, is 2020 in a nutshell. No matter what you wa...

As we enter the thick of the holiday season, there is a perennial tradition that we all follow, even in the face of a worldwide pandemic: Family Drama. Whether it's two grandmothers competing for your free time, or a strict father driving you to your wit's end, today's episode is chock-full of great advice as we all prepare for our annual family gatherings (even if it's only over Zoom this year),...

Today's episode involves a tiny nuisance eliciting a massively inappropriate response, and a small deception between friends causing a lot more harm than one would expect. Let's face it: there are times in life when seemingly inconsequential things can blow up like a firework on the 4th of July. Today's episode will assuredly help you prepare for those exact types of situations. To check out our f...

There are times in the life of a podcast when you need an episode full of lightness, comedy, and absolutely insane stories about long-time friends. This, our UA fam, is precisely that episode. As the nights lengthen and the temperatures drop, get ready for some pure, unadulterated comic gold. This one is gonna get weird. To check out our first-ever UA MERCH: https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchan...

Today's episode is all about awful people acting in exceptionally awful ways. Whether it's an inappropriate older man who should assuredly know better, or a teenage "Brad" who is definitely "Bradding" up his school, our stories today illustrate one common lesson: we all need to be much kinder to each other. Period. To check out our first-ever UA MERCH: https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise S...

From being relegated to an emotional band-aid to the phenomenon of "emotional cheating", today's episode is all about the relationship nooks and crannies we occasionally fall into when navigating the wonderful world of dating and the never-ending search for love. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out there, folks! Thanks to Himalaya Botanique for sponsoring this episode of the “Unsolicite...

We are so excited to welcome Andy Mant, founder and CEO of BLUblox, to the show! BLUblox is an evidence-based eyewear company that makes stylish, advanced light-filtering glasses. He has a wealth of knowledge on the topic of light and how the right light can help one thrive, while junk light can deplete one's health, amongst other negative effects. Though Andy's story is inspirational, it's also b...

It's our first bonus episode ever, people! In honor of All Hallows' Eve, we saved some of our scariest stories for a fittingly frightful finale to our 2020 October Series. So let's do this right, folks. Dim the lights, grab a blanket, and make sure every door and window is locked. From our UA fam to yours, we wish you all a safe and Happy Halloween! Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy out t...

Sometimes there are stories that give you a fun little fright. Other times, there are stories that are too insanely eerie to believe. Occasionally, however, there are stories so creepy, so unnatural, and so deeply scary, that they stay with you for days, weeks, and even months. Today's entry in our October Series is firmly in that last category. Keep the lights on for this one, people. There's sti...