In this rollercoaster of an episode, Angie and Shelly open up about their decades-long diet journeys—every plan, pill, and program under the sun. From vinegar shots at sunrise to medical weight loss procedures, they share the wins, the failures, and the surprising lessons along the way.

But this conversation goes deeper than diets. They tackle why our bodies cling to set points, the role of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and the hard truth that losing weight doesn’t automatically solve life’s bigger problems. Funny, raw, and real—this is one you’ll feel in your gut (literally).

🥬 Diets Galore – Atkins, Keto, Jenny Craig, cabbage soup, vinegar shots, MLM shakes, hypnosis, surgery, and more

⚖️ The Set Point Theory – Why our bodies fight to stay at a certain weight no matter what program we try

🥖 Bread Cravings Are Real – Why sustainable habits matter more than quick fixes

💉 Medical Procedures – Angie and Shelly share their different experiences with surgical and non-surgical options

🧬 Metabolic Truths – Insulin resistance, PCOS, and why “calories in, calories out” doesn’t tell the whole story

💔 The Emotional Side – Why losing weight doesn’t guarantee confidence, self-love, or life satisfaction

❤️ The Meat Suit Philosophy – Loving your body today while still working toward health and sustainability

😂 Bananas and Eggs – The ridiculous fad diets we wish we could erase from memory

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💬 What’s the weirdest diet you’ve ever tried—cabbage soup, juice cleanses, grapefruit-only, or something even wilder? Share your diet disasters and victories—we’re here for the confessions.

Angie and Shelly are digging deep into the messy corners of life—literally. This episode unpacks why we hang onto stuff we don’t use, how scarcity and abundance shape our shopping habits, and why decluttering is about way more than organizing your house. From pineapple slicers and multiple Instapots to crockpot collections that deserve their own zip code, the conversation is funny, honest, and surprisingly freeing.

🍍 The Pineapple Slicer Problem – Why owning two doesn’t make sense (and why we keep them anyway)

🥘 Crockpot Confessions – Do you really need five? Asking for a friend

🧠 Scarcity vs. Abundance – How growing up broke or living in survival mode impacts the way we spend and keep things now

📦 The Emotional Weight of Stuff – Why decision-making about old boxes feels exhausting and sometimes heartbreaking

📅 Decluttering Beyond the Closet – Cleaning up your schedule, your subscriptions, and your mental bandwidth

💡 Practical Decluttering Tips – How to purge without burnout, set limits, and actually make it stick

😂 Low-Grade Hoarding Humor – Because if you can’t laugh about your “Monica closet,” you’ll cry

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💬 What’s hiding in your “room of shame”? A pineapple slicer, a closet of mystery, or a subscription you forgot you were still paying for? Tell us your clutter confessions—we promise we won’t judge.

In this honest and unfiltered conversation, Angie and Shelly tackle burnout—what it feels like, how it sneaks up on you, and why it’s more than just “being tired.” They break down the difference between physical exhaustion and emotional depletion, how menopause and midlife can amplify burnout, and why saying “I’m fine” might be the biggest lie we tell ourselves.

From personal stories to practical tips, this episode is for anyone who’s been running on empty for too long and needs permission to hit pause.

🛑 What Burnout Really Is – The three main signs: exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness

📉 The Slow Creep – Why burnout often shows up before you even realize it’s happening

🧠 Work Burnout vs. Life Burnout – And how menopause can make both hit harder

📱 Airplane Mode Therapy – The surprising reason Angie turned her phone off for days at a time

💬 The Power of “No” – Protecting your time, energy, and mental health without apology

🛋️ Recovery Tips That Actually Help – Rest, unplugging, movement, micro breaks, and reconnecting with purpose

💡 Breaking the Guilt Cycle – Why downtime is not lazy—it’s necessary

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💬 Have you ever had a burnout so deep you didn’t even realize you were in it until you couldn’t function? Tell us your signs, your recovery hacks, and whether you’ve tried going “airplane mode” on life.

In this deeply personal and often hilarious episode, Angie and Shelly dive into the concept of core memories—those vivid moments, good or bad, that stay with you for life. From the ones burned in your brain as a toddler to the ones you purposely create for your grandkids, they unpack why some stick, how trauma can erase or distort them, and why balancing the hard memories with joyful ones is so important.

🚲 Rebel on a Trike – How a childhood neighborhood adventure led to a garage lineup and a spanking (worth it? maybe)

🔥 Burned in Memory – Literally… the story of a two-year-old hand meeting a hot stove

🎤 Lady Gaga with Your Daughter – Why it’s the laughter and connection that lasts, not just the concert

🧠 Memory and Trauma – How the brain protects us by blocking certain moments—and the shock when they come flooding back

👵 Grandparent Mantras – Planting positive, lasting words into little minds from day one

💔 Loss and Life-Changing News – Those phone calls and moments you never forget, whether expected or not

🎈 Purposeful Joy – Creating happy, intentional core memories to balance out the hard ones

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💬 What’s your earliest core memory? Was it something sweet, something scary, or something you purposely created for yourself or someone else? Share it with us—we’d love to hear it.

In this episode, Angie and Shelly get cozy at home after their Napa travels and dig into the feel-good things that help them (and maybe you) cope with stress, anxiety, burnout, and just… being a human in 2025. It starts with food (of course), but quickly expands into comfort rituals, pet snuggles, and the power of knowing your sensory language.

🍲 Comfort Food Deep Dive – From casseroles, mashed potatoes, and mom’s potato salad to hot coffee spiced like a hug and sandwiches that slap

🍪 Cookie Therapy is Real – Shoutout to Sweet Tease Bakery for saving lives with strawberry cookies the size of your face

🐶 Petting the Stress Away – How Bunny and Ahsoka know when we need them, and why pet snuggles are emotional CPR

🧠 Dopamine, ADHD, and Food Cravings – The real reason you want mac and cheese when life gets overwhelming

🎨 Diamond Painting & Lego Love – Focus-based therapy using small plastic things and sparkly art you don’t have to hang

📺 TV Is a Chill Tool – Science says your brain is more active while asleep than when watching TV. So yes, binge-watching can be a self-care tool

💤 Power Naps & Hair Brushes – From short resets to people playing with your hair, we break down weirdly effective ways to self-soothe

🎵 Distraction as Medicine – Why music helps with anxiety loops and the value of knowing your go-to calming sense (touch, taste, sound, sight, or scent)

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💬 What’s your go-to comfort food or self-soothing ritual? Are you a casserole queen? A diamond-painting diva? A nap ninja? Let us know—we want to hear what works for you when life starts to rumble.

Angie and Shelly are back with the second half of their Napa adventure. This time, it’s personal. We’re talking balloon launches with no doors, near-death descent moments, beauty in the clouds, allergic reactions mid-salad, a hot dog that deserves its own documentary, and the sweet surprises of planning less and living more.

🎂 Turning 60 in the Sky – Shelly’s hot air balloon birthday ride: majestic, terrifying, slightly inappropriate

🧍‍♀️ No Door, No Dignity – How climbing in and out of a 4-foot wicker basket became the day’s greatest athletic feat

😬 Mid-Air Percolation Panic – The unspeakable fear of letting one rip at 3,000 feet. You’re welcome for the visual

🍷 Beautiful Balloon Views + Controlled Crashes – Nature’s magic meets “luck is on our side”

🚨 Allergic Reactions & Emergency Benadryl – When your salad fights back but the wine must go on

🌭 The Legendary Gas Station Hot Dog – Voted best in the county for a reason. Kobe beef, bakery-fresh bun, and pure bliss

💄 Lipstick + Leo Vibes – Custom colors, birthday glam, and names like “Don’t Cage the Lion”

🍔 Gott’s Burgers & Unexpected Bliss – Because the best days mix classy wine with a greasy cheeseburger

💬 Why Loosely Planned Trips Are the Best – The magic of letting moments unfold, listening to locals, and not needing every hour filled

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💬 What’s the wildest thing that’s happened to you while traveling? A hot dog epiphany? A balloon mishap? A core memory you never saw coming? Drop it in the comments—we’re here for all of it.

In this special birthday episode, Angie and Shelly hit record right from wine country. Between olive oil tastings, spicy bourbon coffees, and a hot air balloon ride on the horizon, they share how this trip reminded them that joy doesn’t have to be earned, and slowing down shouldn’t be reserved for vacations. They dig into hustle culture, core memories, micro breaks, and why “la dolce vita” isn’t just an Italian phrase—it’s a way of life we could all use more of.

🍝 La Dolce Vita, Explained – What “the sweet life” really means, and how to infuse it into everyday moments

🚫 The Hustle Lie – Why “work more, be more” isn’t working for women in midlife—and what we’re choosing instead

🛋️ Core Memories & Micro Breaks – You don’t need a plane ticket to create meaningful moments—sometimes it’s a cup of coffee and a deep breath

🧳 From Survival Mode to Thrive Mode – How to reclaim peace after decades of go, go, go

🧠 Chasing vs. Attracting – The difference between constantly striving and intentionally living

💬 Sue Bryce Wisdom – What our first guest taught us about binge growing, burnout, and why your "no" is sacred

💡 Everyday Dolce – From picnic dates to homemade carbonara, we explore how to create joy without draining your bank account

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💬 Where’s your Napa? What’s your version of slowing down, tuning in, and being fully present? Whether it’s a five-day trip or a five-minute pause, tell us how you’re creating your own sweet life.

This episode is all about the attributes we seek in people—and how those evolve as we do. From six-pack abs to strong coffee game, Angie & Shelly reflect on how friendship, partnership, and human connection shift with age, experience, and (let’s be honest) lower back pain.

💡 What Matters Most—Now vs. Then – How our friendship and relationship checklists have changed since our twenties.

👀 Compliment Culture – The power of non-physical compliments and why being told “your energy lights up a room” hits different.

💬 The Value of Depth – Why we’re not impressed by status anymore, and what we actually look for in new friendships and old flames.

☕ Coffee, Kindness & Capacity – How things like being present, showing up, and bringing coffee rank higher than looks or likes.

🌱 Planting Seeds of Belonging – From encouraging grandkids to showing up for friends, we talk about the lasting impact of authentic praise and connection.

👯 It’s About Energy Now – Can we sit in silence? Can we belly laugh? Can we Uber Eats and chill? That’s the vibe.

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💬 We want to hear from you—what attributes do you value most in someone now? What used to matter that doesn’t anymore? Sound off in the comments and let’s celebrate the glow-up.