Are you afraid to say no? Do you find yourself agreeing with others just to keep the peace? Do you need validation? Well, you might just be a people pleaser. This week Stephanie and Melissa discuss their own people please-y-ness and try to navigate the world of boundaries and confidence. Turns out, “No” is a complete sentence.

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The listener questions are back! This week, Stephanie and Melissa field a very special question from twin sister listeners Lisa and Kristen who are planning a very special birthday — their 40th! Milestone birthdays can be overwhelming. There can be pressure to throw the perfect party, keep up with the Joneses and make the absolute most of every single second we have on this planet and not fall behind. But there’s no need to stress — Steph and Mel are here to talk us through it all. They share stories about their own milestone birthdays good and bad, and explain why celebrating another year of survival matters. Just be kind to yourself, it’ll be okay.

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Gossip. We love it, we’re ashamed of it, we simply must know it all. Today Stephanie and Melissa each spill some of the hottest tea they’ve ever come by, explore the intricacies and dangers of talking sh*t and consider a scientific study that theorizes — is gossip actually good?

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