In this bold episode, Angie & Shelly get real about what it means to take chances—from career leaps to garden plots to scary new beginnings. Whether you’re a ready-fire-aim person or a crockpot-decision-maker, this one’s about chasing dreams (even if you get a little muddy along the way).

🎯 Defining "Risk" – Why risk feels scary, why it’s necessary for growth, and why it’s not always about bungee jumping.

💸 Career Leaps of Faith – Angie and Shelly share the biggest risks they took in their careers—and why they wouldn’t go back.

🌱 Garden Gambles – From planters to canning ambitions, when starting small feels like a big (and worthwhile) chance.

🧠 Microwave Decisions vs. Crockpot Thinking – How we make decisions, when to trust your gut, and when it’s smarter to slow cook your choices.

❤️ Relationship Risks – Loving big, trusting deep, and understanding that sometimes the scariest risks have the sweetest rewards.

🔄 Risk vs. Reward in Different Seasons – Why risk-taking looks different in your 20s, 40s, and 60s—and how to keep saying yes to life without losing your mind.

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🚀 Your comfort zone is cozy—but nothing grows there. Tell us about a risk you took (big or small!)—we’d love to cheer you on. 🎉

In this heartfelt (and hilarious) episode, Angie & Shelly get real about momming—from navigating newborn chaos to tackling the teenage years to adjusting to the bittersweet empty nest. Whether you’re a new parent, seasoned vet, bonus mom, or proud auntie, this conversation is for you.

👶 The Early Days – Diapers, snacks, and the glorious moment when they can finally pour their own cereal.

🥦 Toddlers, Teens & Feeding Battles – From yogurt pouch hoarding to “you finish that cupcake before more carrots,” the food fights are real.

💬 Words of Affirmation & Love Languages – How knowing your child's (and your partner's) love language can completely change your relationship.

🧠 Teenage Turmoil – Why teenagers need you more than ever (even if they pretend they don’t).

🏡 Empty Nest Vibes – Transitioning into a new phase when your kids are grown, and finding the joy (and discounts!) that come with it.

❤️ Giving Grace – Why you’re doing better than you think and how every child is just figuring it out, same as you.

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👩‍👧‍👦 You're doing an amazing job, whether you're rocking a diaper bag, fielding teenage eye-rolls, or enjoying grandbaby snuggles. Keep going—you’re exactly who they need. 💖

In this episode, Angie & Shelly dive into the weird, wiggly world of Imposter Syndrome—that feeling that you’re somehow faking adulthood, success, or even happiness. Spoiler alert: you’re not alone, you’re not a fraud, and yes, you deserve your seat at the table.

🎯 What is Imposter Syndrome, Really? – Why it's not about tricking others... it's about doubting yourself.

📚 Childhood Roots – How early validation (or the lack of it) shapes your need to people-please or apologize for your awesomeness.

👩‍💼 People-Pleasing & Permission Slips – Why it’s so much harder with women (for Angie) and why we’re officially handing you permission to be proud of yourself.

🛑 The Danger of Comparison – Why you should stop measuring your life against someone else's perfectly curated Instagram highlight reel.

🚀 Acting "As If" – The positive power of faking it till you make it—NOT to deceive others, but to believe in yourself.

💡 Growth Mindset & Grace – Embracing your imperfections, celebrating your growth, and realizing you’re way more capable (and loveable) than you give yourself credit for.

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🌟 You’re not fooling anyone—you’re just growing, learning, and absolutely crushing it (even when it doesn’t feel like it). Celebrate that, flasher friends! 🫶

In this episode, Angie & Shelly share the highs, lows, swipes, and seriously awkward moments of online dating vs. in-person encounters. From catfishers to coffee spills, Match.com magic to Amway ambushes—this one’s got everything. Whether you're single, curious, or happily coupled, we’re breaking down the dating game… grandma style.

📱 Online Dating Realness – From Tinder to Match to DMs from across the pond, how we met our hubbies (spoiler: one of them slid in from England).

🎣 Fish Pics, Deal Breakers & Profiles Done Right – What we actually want to see in your dating app photos. (Pro tip: put the fish down.)

💬 IRL vs. URL – The pros and cons of meeting in person vs. getting to know someone through a screen.

💡 Tips for Dating Profiles – Be honest, use real photos, skip the resume of demands, and let your personality shine.

🎭 Dating Disaster Stories – One word: Amway. Another word: WHY?!

💞 Blind Dates, Speed Dates & Cougar Moments – A spicy little cougar tale (you know who you are, Cub D...), speed dating adventures, and how one small coffee can lead to love—or a very sticky shirt.

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💌 Got a wild dating story, a catfishing tale, or a swipe-gone-right? We want to hear it. Comment below, or DM us on socials—we promise to laugh with you, not at you... unless it's about the Amway guy. 😬💕

In this episode, Angie and Shelly dig into the change—you know, the one that makes you sweat in the freezer aisle, cry at sourdough starter, and strip down mid-salad. It’s menopause, baby, and we’re talking symptoms, side effects, surprise hot flashes, and the unexpected perks (like 10% off at Jiffy Lube and zero fucks left to give).

🔥 Angie’s Mid-Salad Meltdown – When the hot flash hits while you're chopping lettuce, you know it’s real.

🧠 Memory Loss & Mood Swings – The estrogen rollercoaster that makes you cry, rage, forget your words… and then cry again.

💤 Night Sweats & Sticky Sheets – Spoiler: no one is loving this.

🩺 What’s Actually Happening – From hormone imbalances to gluteal tendinopathy (yes, it's a thing), Shelly breaks it down.

👵 Saying Goodbye to the Fertile Era – How it feels to close the chapter, celebrate the freedom, and rewrite what womanhood looks like post-menopause.

✨ New Season, New Rules – Why you’re stronger, wiser, and finally ready to stop people-pleasing and start planting your own rose garden (with optional wine).

👭 Weird Perks, Real Talk & Rose-Scented Wrinkles – Soft hands, wise hearts, and accepting all the parts of aging—hot flashes included.

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💬 Whether you’re just entering perimenopause or on your victory lap out the other side—we see you, we feel you, and we’re sweating right there with you. Got a story or a hot flash cure? Slide into our DMs or comment below. 🙃🔥

In this laugh-out-loud episode, Angie & Shelly share their most unforgettable please-let-the-floor-open-up-and-swallow-me moments—from surprise serenades gone wrong to nylons that couldn't hang on. If you've ever wanted to disappear during a cringey moment, this one's for you.

🎶 Feliz Navidad Trauma – A tragic snow train moment that will haunt your holiday playlist forever.

👗 Rolling With It – Shelly’s showdown with a rebellious pair of pantyhose... on stage... mid-performance.

🎹 Underwear & Allegedly Unlocked Doors – Angie’s unintentional break-in and ten awkward minutes with a man in his undies.

📣 Shame vs. Storytelling – Why most people don’t remember your embarrassing moments—but they make great stories.

😂 Comedy > Cringe – Turning mortifying memories into fuel for funny—and building thicker skin while you're at it.

💌 YOUR Turn – We're begging you (with love): tell us your most mortifying moment. Seriously. DMs are open.

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🙈 Embarrassment is inevitable—might as well make it entertaining. Got a story? Send it in or drop it in the comments. We promise to laugh with you, not at you.

This episode is an all-out musical love letter! Angie & Shelly take a harmony-filled stroll down memory lane, unpacking the power of music to define decades, inspire confidence, break your heart, and heal it all over again.

🎼 Music as a Time Machine – Why songs instantly transport you back to a moment, a memory, or a breakup anthem you had on repeat (looking at you, “Jar of Hearts”).

🎧 Genres We’ve Loved & Left – From 80s butt rock and country twang to modern musicals, grunge and pop divas. We’ve been through it all.

🎤 Karaoke, Showers & Shallow – Why Shelly is your go-to Lady Gaga, Angie’s karaoke rules, and how confidence (not just pitch) is everything.

🎹 Soul-Stirring Stories – From childhood jams with our parents to watching insanely talented friends perform, this one’s full of goosebump moments.

🎵 Singing as Healing – Whether it’s a barbershop quartet, solo shower concert, or a group belting in the car, music makes everything better.

🎭 Musical Theater, Anyone? – Broadway obsessions, eargasms, and why Grease might just be the most iconic first musical choice.

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🎶 Got a go-to song that shaped your life? Drop it in the comments—we want to build the ultimate Hot Flash Playlist! 💿

This week, Angie & Shelly get cozy with the concept of soulmates—those magical connections that go beyond the usual definitions. Whether it’s a romantic partner, a best friend, a dog who just gets you, or someone who changed your life for a single season—soulmates come in many forms.

💖 What is a Soulmate? – Spoiler: It’s not always the rom-com version. It might be your spouse, your ride-or-die friend, or your rescue pup.

🧲 Recognizing a Soul Connection – How you just know when someone is supposed to be in your life (and how to embrace that magic).

🔄 Reason, Season, Lifetime – Why some soulmates come for a moment, and some stick around forever.

🐶 Pets as Soulmates – Chi-Chi, Ahsoka, and Bunny: the four-legged emotional support squad who steal hearts and comfort souls.

💑 Romantic Soulmates – Why being able to just be with your person—no makeup, no masks, just messy, comfy love—is everything.

🌈 Energy, Empathy & Emotional Tuning – Can you fill a room with calm? Can you feel a shift across the world? Yep. You might be an empath (and a walking human vibe check).

📸 Manifesting Coca-Cola & Soul Tethers – Angie may or may not have superpowers.

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✨ If someone makes your heart sing—romantically or platonically—tag them, text them, thank them. They might just be your soulmate. 💕