Tell Us How You Really Feel

The elimination, over decades, of all the things we have to busy or bother ourselves with, whether it be with housework, parenting, socializing, or work - maybe it’s flattening us into something really lame.

How to Be Better Parents! - an exploration in understanding big feelings, the ones our kids are throwing at us and the ones we ourselves are feeling.

Surprise! Vicki finished watching The Secret Lives on Mormon Wives so that’s your homework for this week so you can come back and tell us what you think.

Since we know you’re not sick of debate reactions yet, we’re adding ours to the conversation.

Yard sign wars - What are your secret fantasies about them?

We’re both loving our latest book club book:
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker - bring tissues to the ending

TWL:
Vicki is loving her new kindle cover from @page.theshop AND the Sabrina Carpenter album - both sparking real joy

Michelle is loving her new Target purchase: Ivy Oil Reed Diffuser - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia: Essential Oils, Relaxing Aroma

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Created by Vicki Henry and Michelle Dixon
Music by Ariel Levine

Tell Us How You Really Feel

Maybe it's best to just let the show be a fun surprise. Like, Pandora's Box! Or a box of chocolates!

TWL:
Michelle is loving Tell Me Lies on Hulu
Vicki is loving Golden Hour by Anthropologie

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Tell Us How You Really Feel

Michelle and Vicki talk a little about what its like to be sick these days, what living with cats is really like, how donating plasma is actually super chill, how trying new things doesn’t mean you can’t change your mind, why putting your partner down in front of friends can be sticky, and that talking about sex with your partner should be normalized.

Thing We’re Loving:
Michelle is loving American Murder: Laci Peterson on Netflix

Vicki is NOT loving Pieces of Her on Netflix - not new, not worth your time. But she did love Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe this week.

The conversation continues with talk of the death penalty and uh, rimming. So, again, NSFDrivinginthecarwithkids

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Tell Us How You Really Feel

Let’s kick this off with a mom anxiety moment complete with a phone call to school.

And saying we’re sorry is sometimes ok, especially when it comes to chicken wings?

We got our ears pierced at Claire’s and made a new friend? Also, should these holes still hurt?

Michelle tried something new and unique! She’s only half way through the process of plasma donation, yes, plasma donation. They pay money for plasma!

Name all your tattoos without laughing, we dare you.

Have you seen “It Ends With Us” yet? Share your thoughts with us - we’ve both seen it by now.

A moment for Imposter Syndrome - and some perspective on skills vs. evidence

TWL:
Vicki is loving her new treadmill
Michelle is loving her earrings from Gorjana and how accessories make an outfit!

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Tell Us How You Really Feel

We talk about going to back to school, the emotions of buying a new car, Michelle’s new potential diagnosis, Vicki’s new beauty routine, and we host a fun pop culture round up!

Things We’re Loving:
Vicki is loving her new workout routine. Listen for the details!
Michelle is loving Emily in Paris - first 4 episodes are out on Netflix now!

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Tell Us How You Really Feel

It’s just another week of fun and nonsense over here. A surprising amount of bodily function discussion and if that makes your squeamish, maybe this is exactly what you need. Ya know?

Meandering stories, you betcha.
Laugh out loud moments, guaranteed.
Did one of us cry, absolutely.

The night terror trick that actually works!

A fun political letter from a listener and our fun response

TWL:
Vicki is loving (has been loving) the Olympics!!! She is also loving her new face sunscreen from Trader Joe’s - so smooth.
Michelle is loving the Hulu series Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini. She is also loving Blake Lively’s new hair care line - Blake Brown

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Tell Us How You Really Feel

Keeping secrets from family.
Kids vs Adults, and parenting is relentless, yes?
Night terrors just won’t let up.

Switching gears right into the Brazilian bikini wax and Michelle’s new guest in the room.

Politics! This is how it’s gonna be babies, allll the way to November. Settle on in.

TWL:
Vicki is loving James by Percival Everett
Michelle is loving the Fiera Luxury Concealer

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Tell Us How You Really Feel

Kicking it off with summer vacation things

Answering all the questions!

UMcast Anonymous:
How are we surviving financially during this time of inflation and specifically in San Diego, CA??

Questions from Instagram:
What female literary characters do we most identify with?
What are we looking forward to watching in the summer Olympics?

How do we feel about Kamala?

TWL:
Michelle is loving Lake Tahoe
Vicki is loving Hoarder House Flippers on Hulu

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