Well Said with Syd

***TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we talk about eating disorders, calorie counts, body weight, and other ED patterns so please be aware of this before listening to this episode. We are also not registered dietitians or doctors so please consult your physician on any matters regarding your health. We are so excited to switch things up this week and bring you a more knowledge based episode regardi...

NEW DAY! AKA Monday's our new favorite day of the week! Today is all about getting that thing you did back in 2015 off your chest - CANDID CONFESSIONS! Syd & Soph mix in their own confessions too. Listeners wrote in & we got to air ALL the dirty laundry. Flash back to middle school lol.  We learn of Soph's Justin Bieber meet-up plan, Syd's MIchael Phelps love notes, & a few of their wo...

In this weeks episode Syd and Soph discuss the art of solitude. Through an overly curated mass on social media, we are meant to believe that we should never be alone. We all have a strong case of FOMO that needs to end if we ever wish to achieve self-love, creativity, and confidence.  Syd and Soph share their battle of letting go of overpacked social schedules and welcoming boredom, solitude, and...

*As we enjoy a break, please enjoy one of our favorite & top episodes to date. We love you all!!!!* Our first kiss went a little like.. CRINGE! There are plenty of FIRSTS that happen in our lifetimes: First kiss, first crush, first relationship, first break up, first love, first sexual encounter, first time getting in trouble; you get the picture. Let's reflect the glory days - and some of the...

Rest, recharge, and reset. 2023 is giving all the self-care, self-love, work/life balance vibes - and we are HERE for it. This week we update the listeners on all the BTS juice including Soph’s mental health struggles, Syd’s January travel plans, and Producer Ben needing to take a step back. We even get candid about seeing a couples therapist, yes.. together. No we aren't a couple (yet lol) but ow...

Vanessa & Xander everyone!!! This duo of therapist and hubby are our fav social media sex-tips couple! They give us perspectives on what intimacy struggles we ALL have. WE ARE NORMAL. How common are nerves in the bedroom? Intimacy lacking because of confidence or distance or lack of interest? Do people actually like… butt stuff?  THEY COVER IT ALL. We get their take on candid listener question...

Do you ever wonder what you're doing "wrong" while dating? Should you text them first? Do you play "hard to get" or tell them how you feel? We know the games; we've played the games. We want to help YOU navigate the dating scene - NOT necessarily by playing games -but by learning how to flirt, text, and follow up- all while being your genuine energetic non-needy self. #StraightCandid moments this...

Does he love bomb you? Does he constantly talk sh*t about his ex? Chances are.... YOU ARE A REBOUND. We ignore all signs when we get caught up in the moment & excited about a new person - BEEN THERE. We've all been someone's rebound - & probably had a rebound too. But can it be avoided? #StraightCandid moments this week involve ham & cheese croissants, 2AM ring camera strangers, &...

Liz Handt & Erica Blake are identical twins who are passionate about sharing their story of surviving childhood abuse. Their mission is to inspire survivors to grow through their experiences so that they can bloom into the brightest, most beautiful version of themselves. In today’s episode, they share their story, and talk about their healing journey, grief, and how to navigate the holidays wi...

OH LORD. The holiday season is basically here as we scurry into December... So time to talk about how you are going to PUT YOU FIRST. Holiday's can stir up a lot of emotions for any of us - Body image issues, relationships with your family, his family, or friends, & can bring you down. Do you give a gift for your current "fling"? Why do I continue to go to family gatherings that DON'T make me...

The former Bachelor’ star, Nick Viall, joins Syd and Soph this week to get candid about his current relationship status, the process of writing his new book titled “Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday,” and why we should walk into our first dates with confidence. Nick gives unfiltered advice to all of our listener Q’s including: feeling stuck in a relationship, dealing with a dissonance in love lang...

CAN WE HEAR IT FOR 100 EPISODES? Holy milestone - we've made it. This week's episode, Syd & Soph are joined by a LIVE audience in their home studio to celebrate all the last 2 years has brought. How the heck did we get here? Where the hell are we going?? We answer live questions, read our ALL TIME favorite #StraightCandid moment, & talk about a little thing called the ICK. Why do we get th...

It's about time Syd’s boyfriend made another appearance on the podcast. Jordan Hagel was last behind the mic in 2020 (episode 18) and it is crazy to hear how much Syd, Jordan, and their relationship has grown since then. Jordan is here and ready to talk ALL the relationship details: Who made the first move? Why does their relationship work? Is syd the one? The listeners had a few questions for Jor...

Read the title again. Be prepared to be candid & reflect in this week's episode with THE Dana Patterson as we discuss Body positivity vs body NEUTRALITY & society's fat phobia. Why are we shifting from body positivity? Are you using it in the correct form? Are we being fat phobic with things we say day to day? Syd & Soph reflect candidly with the model, who is an OG in the body neutral...

"Commitment." Did you cringe? We know the word alone is enough to make some f-boys run far far away. And for the partners of the commitment adverse, it ain't any easier. Syd and Soph explain what commitment phobia IS and what commitment phobia isn't. Hint: if they failed to text you back after the first date it is NOT a commitment issue. Syd and Soph also share their opinions about attachment styl...

We'd like you to meet today's podcast hosts, Margaret & Sylvia! Our alter egos are welcomed into today's episode with open arms for some good ol' STORY TELLING. Sexy vs. Slooty this halloween? Why do we sloot shame the sexy costumes? What are we dressing up as this year? ALLLL the chit chat that will leave you in tears... no seriously. We share a Candid listener's #StraightCandid ghost story t...

Nykita Joy puts the "super" in "super star” and "influence" in "influencer." Nykita (@neoitgirl) is a trans icon & queen who uses her platform to amplify the JOYS of being YOU - Unapologetically. Nykita was born in Minnesota but moved to NYC to pursue a career in makeup, when she was discovered on a job & jumped directly into modeling. She represents what the modeling industry seems to mis...

"Did I just get ghosted?" We ALLLLL know a ghoster. For some of us, that ghoster might be YOU. Some of us fear it, some of us DO it. When is it okay to ghost? When is someone bad at communicating OR just not that interested? What do I do after getting ghosted?? Honey... we've got you covered during this spooky season. A little candid banter on who we've done it too, who's DARED do it to us ;) and...

WOAH. This week Lyndsey Fraser took this podcast to an entirely new level. A NEW FREAKIN LEVEL! Before you listen we highly recommend grabbing your partner, a pen, and your active listening skills. Lydnsey (MA, LMFT, CST) is a certified sex therapist and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been maintaining a small private practice since 2011.  We chat about the connection between enne...

Before listening, take a deep, intentional breath. It's about time we dove into the not so good feelings we have on the daily. Being candid means funny butthole stories yes, but it also means when the going get's tough, we talk about it. The anxious nights, the days where you can't leave your room, the moments when your heart beats so fast and you don't know why. We understand - what's more, we sh...

In candid words... you are allowed to be a bitch. You have permission to FEEL your feelings, embrace your bitch urges, kick the trash can, and allow yourself to feel like a sack of shit. Although there are guidelines to being a REAL bitch with bad intentions and a CANDID bitch with genuine opinions, there is only ONE way to set these bitches straight - Candid conversations about speaking your mind...

it's about time Soph's boyfriend made an appearance on the podcast. PLANt DADDY is here and unfiltered to talk ALL the relationship details: first date, saying the "L" word, moving in, & everything in between. Do they have a funny kink together? What have you learned to love about the other person? Who's has the crazier HOTS (seggs drive)? Taking a break from relationship talk, Pat speaks to h...

Today we are joined by singer-songwriter Leah Kate. For the first few years of her career Leah was on a steady rise. Her 2021 album included fan favorites like “F U Anthem.” But recently, things have TAKEN OFF. Her latest single “10 Things I hate About You” has become a viral hit. Thanks to tiktok, the post-grunge inspired song has accumulated over 40 million streams in just a few weeks. She recen...

IT'S A CANDID MINI!!!!! We won't keep you for long this week - We needed a mental health week.. BUT we love our candid crew so much, we decided to still record a mini episode just because. HOT HOT HOTEST of takes as we talk about all our funny/relatable opinions: Showers, ASMR, public nudity, friends with your ex's, and a few candid moments you'll LOVE.. or hate. One takes us to "flavor town" - Gu...