Better the Second Time Around

You know what they say…you have to practice what you preach, yeah? We always talk about the importance of mental health and reaching out when you need support, so I show my vulnerable side and share my recent struggles with my mental health and how I’m learning to embrace relying on others to support me. 💕

Join us on the road as we pod from our home away from home…during a Nor’Easter. The adventures we have had in such a short time. All I have to say is, “Oh, Henry.” Email us at betterthesecondtimearound111@gmail.com to share your comments, stories, questions and more!

This week we discuss some recent food adventures, update our favorite teams and, share some recent unexpected news that has made an impact on our lives.

This week has been chaotic, to say the least, so we just wanted to take a few minutes to say hello and promise we will be back for a full episode next week!

This week we talk about the first week back at school, a recent disappointment restaurant experience, and share some advice for those who aren’t married yet, but may want to be someday.

Can you believe we have made it to our 50th episode?!? Join us while we reflect upon our journey over the last (almost) year, celebrate accomplishments, and set some goals for the next 50!

This week we discussed our most recent life updates and then we get on the topic of the importance of being number one in your own life.

This week we discuss transitions, pet peeves, and one doozy of a night we had last night. Tune in and don’t forget to like, comment, share, subscribe and review us so we can keep getting out there!

We all get caught up in the grind of life, right? In this episode we discuss the little things in life that make us smile that often get overlooked. We also try all of the snacks from our first Universal Yums box and you get to hear our honest, authentic reactions to each product. Follow us on Instagram to see the pictures of what we tried!

In this week’s episode we discuss the number one reason why people get so frustrated and annoyed with each other. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the topic as well as catching up on the happenings of this past week.

Join in as we discuss our recent “vacation “ to Maine as well as discussing other relevant topics and trying some weird pairings of foods that our listeners have suggested.

In this episode, we just talk about a little bit of this and a little bit of that but trust me, if you’re looking to hear a good rant, you’ve come to the right place. A very passionate discussion about drive-through’s sparks between us that you may or may not want to weigh in on. Also, we’re asking listeners to share with us the strangest food combos you’ve ever tried that worked…After you listen,...

Join us for our very first bonus episode, featuring our special guest, Jen Bray! You may know her from our pod as "Jewelry Jen" or "Rockbird", and in this episode you will get to know the story behind how our friendship began, how Jen got her business name, and many, many more stories filled with laughter and (maybe), a couple tears. Listeners, please reach out to us if you wou...

Disclaimer: The sound quality in this episode may be a little off! We are still working on learning our new audio set up--thank you for your patience!! In this episode, we recap our recent concert experience and reveal who we will be seeing next. We also discuss the recent UFC fight and our thoughts on the main event.

Big things have been happening around here! Tune in to see why we’re heading to Boston, how Faith is doing with her bartending training, and the really big news she has to share!

It's officially summer and even though the weather is hot, we don't get to heated in this one. We talk about the happenings of our past week, some (not so) positive food reviews, and share our favorite memories of summer as a kid. Here are the links that are referenced in this episode: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van der Kolk, M.D. htt...

Yes. It's Friday. Yes. We released an episode a day early. And yes, we have some big changes to share with you. Tune in to Episode 40 to hear the exciting news from all aspects of life. And, as a reminder, your mental health is important. If you are in an emergency situation, dial 988.

Things are heating up around here, that's for sure! Between the rising temperatures outside and the hot takes we get into, this pod is a little on the warm side, but not too hot to handle. Listen in while we discuss graduations, life updates, and how Faith has randomly picked sports teams to follow.

There are LOTS of big changes happening in our lives right now...some good, some not preferred, but all part of life, right? We also discuss mental health in honor of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, but even if you're not a man, it applies to you too. :) Tune in and don't forget to rate our podcast so we can continue to reach more people!

Tune in this week to listen to the recap of our week, a (hilarious) debate between me and Bart, and a review of a brand new restaurant (and, some honorable mentions for ones we have visited in the past). Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Links: The Natural Pickle https://www.thenaturalpickle.com/ Diana's Morning Brew: https://www.dianasmorningbrew.com/

Adulting. No one likes it, but everyone has to do it. Eventually. This week we talk about milestone birthdays, spending time with family, and what it means to be an...adult? Listen in while we discuss these topics, among others, and be sure to listen to the end for our listener reflection question. Comment below to let us know your answer!

In this week's episode, we discuss the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. We all learned this at a young age, but do we follow it? Listen in to hear how we have applied this in our lives recently, as well as our banter around other topics that are a little more light hearted. Also, we have added a new segment at the end of the pod that we will do weekly from here on out....

In honor of Mother's Day, we celebrate the incredible moms and mother figures who pour so much love, strength, and sacrifice into their families every single day. Of course, no celebration is complete without delicious food, so we also share some of our most recent food adventures. Let us know in the comments what your go-to celebrate mom moments are!

In this episode we cover a little bit of everything. A recap of my vacation week, our recent trip to Boston for a playoff game, and how sometimes wins come in different forms. We also discuss a hot topic that is heavy with opinions, so please listen with care if you are sensitive to issues surrounding body image or eating disorders.

This episode is a reminder that sometimes...rest isn't optional. Fresh off oral surgery, we make the best of embracing the soft food life, too much TV, and a whole lot of sleeping. This week has been proof that you don't need to rely on the traditional "fun" things to have an amazing time anyway.