The Plot Thickens

Everybody loves a good success story, but what about a juicy and inspiring failure story? And is there even such a thing? Des and Michelle explore the word failure, discover goat rodeos, share going-out-in-flames stories, and what we can learn from our past “oopsie...

Attack of Relationship Killers

The lines between work and personal lives are more blurred than ever, and they can wreak havoc on personal relationships – especially romantic ones. Cuban & Sooner share their top work-related relationship killers, tips for dealing, and some very curious...

It Could Always Be Worse

“Oh, you’re fine! Turn that frown upside down … things will work out! It could always be worse.” These are classic examples of toxic positivity, which might be well-intentioned, but are really negative ways to deal with real human emotion. Why do we do that, and what...

Vacation Shaming (It’s a Thing)

If you’ve ever felt guilty, punished, or ostracized for taking days off of work to get away, you might have been vacation shamed. Yes, it’s a thing, especially for Americans. And it can have negative effects on, well … everything. In this episode, we discuss the vacay...

WTF: Hips Don’t Lie

It’s time to get vulnerable. What happens when you get news you’re not expecting that will drastically alter your immediate future … and possibly even more? In this episode, we talk about cankles, surgery anxiety, dealing with health-related fear, and how such issues...

Coastal Grandmothers: Landlocked

It’s been called “the ultimate vibe for the summer,” and a style “rooted in classic ocean-side minimalism but isn’t overly preppy.” In this episode, we talk about Coastal Grandmothers and all things linen, plus whether we fit the bill, if there’s a deeper meaning to...