Carrying the Mental & Financial Load + Should You Have a Best Friend? (Couch Talks)

A listener asked us to talk about something so many women quietly carry: the weight of the household, especially the financial responsibility and the pressure that comes with it. Plus, a few of our favorite financial voices to follow on IG. We're also answering a question from a 38-year-old mom who…

In a Bad Mood? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions

Ever been in a terrible mood and couldn't figure out why? Amy was falling apart until she remembered a simple check-in she learned for her kids years ago: H.A.L.T. Are you hungry, angry, lonely, or tired? Twenty minutes and one snack later, she was a new woman. Plus, what to say instead of "it's OK…

The Viral Eyeshadow, a Book Club Idea & Why Kat Can't Leave Her Baby (Couch Talks)

A listener wants to know: what's the viral eyeshadow Amy talked about a while ago? Plus, another listener pitches a Feeling Things book club, raves about The Calamity Club (and asks the big question: what would you do for your child?), and recommends My Friends. A new listener has a word choice not…

Stop Saying Sorry + Phrases Hurting Your Confidence & Amy's Tattoo Plot Twist

Amy just found out her dove tattoo might actually be a hummingbird, and honestly, it might be exactly what she needed. Amy and Kat dig into what each bird symbolizes, then kick off with their feelings of the day! Plus, three simple swaps to break your over-apologizing habit (hint: "thank you" goes…

When Everything Falls Apart at Once & Stuck in the Middle of a Family Feud (Couch Talks)

What do you do when all the bad things are happening at once? This week, a listener shares that her husband is recovering from open heart surgery while three of her siblings have been diagnosed with serious cancers. She's always been the positive one, but now she feels numb and can't even cry. Shou…

The Biggest Ick Men Have for Women, How to Live Longer & More

Why is letting go of something so hard? Kat explains. Also, A guy online says women fear the "R" word: receiving and it's not attractive to men. We break down his viral matcha story and whether we agree with him. We also share "defaults" that can help you support yourself when you're overwhelmed, t…

Boundaries, Bodies & Busting Out The Weights (Couch Talks)

Amy responds to a listener asking about her weight training and Kat shares a simple 4-minute Tabata workout you can do today, no gym or overwhelm required. We also dig into a real parenting dilemma, should kids be forced to hug relatives, or is it okay to let them say no? Plus, an important, gently…

Dealing with Narcissists at Work

Working for or with a narcissist can seriously damage your mental and physical health. Today we're breaking down what narcissism actually looks like at work, from the loud, degrading "overt" boss everyone can spot, to the sneakier "communal narcissist" who love-bombs you, plays the hero, and quietl…

Is It 'Bad Enough' To Ask For Help? (Couch Talks)

We're answering two emails that hit close to home for a lot of listeners. First, Sarah, 32, writes in feeling like a stranger to herself after a lifetime of being whoever everyone else needed her to be, and asks how to actually start figuring out who she is. We talk through some real starting point…

Comfort Over Cool: Confessions of Getting Older

Amy's feeling proud, while Kat's feeling sad! We confess all the ways we've settled into getting older, from sensible shoes to loving vacuums to not wanting to go to concerts that start too late. Kat takes us through the realization that millennials are no longer "the future" (or the problem child)…