In this empowering and hilariously real episode, Angie & Shelly dive into the often-messy, always-important world of setting boundaries. Whether you’re a recovering people pleaser, a “yes” person by habit, or someone just learning how to say “I’m not okay with that”—this one’s for you.

📆 How to Say No Without Guilt – The 3 things to ask yourself before committing to anything.

🙅‍♀️ People-Pleasing Detox – Why “helping” and “pleasing” aren’t always the same, and how to stop putting everyone else first.

🧠 The Power of Self-Reflection – Learning to recognize your limits before you're on the edge of burnout.

🔄 No = Yes (To Something Else) – Every “no” is a “yes” to something else—your peace, your priorities, your actual time.

💬 Real Talk, Real Scripts – From saying “I can’t commit to that right now” to “Have I done something I need to apologize for?”—we’re giving you the tools and phrases that work.

💡 Boundaries in Friendships, Work, and Dating – Navigating everything from emotional labor to professional pricing with clarity and confidence.

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💬 If you’ve ever said “yes” when you really meant “hell no,” this episode is your permission slip. Got a boundary win (or fail)? Share it with us—we're learning right alongside you.

In this firecracker of an episode, Angie & Shelly dive headfirst into their most irrational (and totally justified) pet peeves. From grocery store coupon chaos to people who smack their food like it’s a competitive sport, nothing is off the table. This episode is hilarious, unfiltered, and guaranteed to have you shouting “YESSS!” at least once.

🛒 The Checkout Line Nightmare – Coupon clippers, coin counters, and why Angie might need her own express lane to hell.

😤 Punctuality Problems – The truth about being chronically late, flakey friends, and the ultimate disrespect: “I thought we said 1-ish.”

🚗 Blinkers Exist for a Reason – Shelly's hot take on drivers who think turn signals are optional.

👄 Mouth Noises & Slurping Trauma – Smacking, brushing teeth sounds, loud kissing—why Angie may never recover.

🍪 Grocery Store Gigs & Yeast Cream Missions – Why Shelly accidentally becomes an employee at every store she enters (with one truly unforgettable assist).

🏠 Clutter, Clix & Social Bullies – From rude social cliques to inconsiderate comments, we’re talking all things people do that make us want to scream into a pillow.

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🙃 Got a pet peeve that makes you irrationally angry? We want to hear it. Drop it in the comments and let us commiserate together. And yes—people who chew with their mouth open... we’re looking at you.

In this refreshingly honest and wildly entertaining episode, Angie & Shelly dive into May-December relationships—those love stories where age is more than just a number (but still... a number). Whether you're dating younger, older, or just curious what it's like to be a “cougar” or a “cub,” this episode dishes out stories, laughs, and zero judgment.

👠 Cougar Town Origins – Shelly's wild ride through dating younger men and the insecurities that came with it... at first.

🧠 Why Confidence Is the Sexiest Thing – The appeal of older women, the authenticity of knowing who you are, and why being unapologetically YOU is magnetic.

👶 Younger Men & Older Women – Breaking down the stereotypes, from sugar babies to steamer-trunk baggage comparisons (you’ll get it when you listen).

💡 Why Age ≠ Maturity – From 30-year-olds with big life experience to 60-year-olds who still ghost—age tells you nothing about someone’s readiness.

📱 Dating App Dynamics – Why broadening your age filters might just surprise you (and how society views women doing the same thing men have done forever).

💍 The Final Husband Chronicles – How Shelly met and married Phil (15 years younger!) and why it works beautifully.

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🔥 Who cares what society says? If it’s legal and you’re both into it, go get that groove back. Whether you’re a cougar, a cub, or somewhere in between—we see you. Tell us your May-December story!