In this episode, Merritt chats with friend and fellow podcaster, Kate Kennedy, of Be There In Five! The conversation covers a wide range of topics (a hodge-podge, if you will) including the highs and lows of attending fashion week, the appeal of aspirational content vs relatability, internalized misogyny, criticism of Meghan Markle, a conspiracy theory about the Queen, and more! In the intro, Merritt gives a week/weekend recap, including her review of the new limited series inspired by Anna Delvey, Inventing Anna, on Netflix.

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In this Valentine's Day themed episode, Merritt dives deep into dating and relationships! She discusses the five love languages and romantic attachment styles, breaks down what she considers to be red flags on dates, shares what she's looking for in a partner, lists some suggestions of where to meet guys in the wild, offers her opinion on dating younger vs older, and so much more. She shares a bunch of personal dating anecdotes and stories from her past, but also shares listener tales near the end of the episode. Finally, she answers several listener questions at the end on subjects like spicing up Valentine's Day at home, how to be more supportive of single friends, dealing with lying/infidelity in a relationship, and moving to a new city for your significant other.

The books referenced in this episode are The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman and Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller.

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In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with the founder and owner of Dallas-based Bevill Dog Behavior, Brad Bevill. We chat about how he got into the business of dog behavior (aka dog psychology) and turned his gift into a thriving enterprise! We discuss all the dos and don'ts of dog ownership including whether to crate train or not, some tips about collars and leashes to use, how to reduce unwanted behaviors in your dog, and more. In addition to general advice, Brad answers a bunch of specific listener-submitted questions! All in all, it's a wonderfully informative episode for potential and current dog owners alike. 

Merritt also shares some personal updates, like what she got up to over the weekend, the pest she's dealing with in her backyard at the moment (spoiler alert, it's not the feral cats!), when her Spring Capsule Wardrobe is coming out on the blog, and what TV shows she's been watching lately (Archive81, Afterlife and The Gilded Age).

For more information on Bevill Dog Behavior, be sure to follow them on Instagram @BevillDogBehavior and visit their website, where you can shop their raised beds and leashes, and for great digital resources in the LEARN section!

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Merritt shares a post-COVID update and what she did over the weekend, in addition to some musings about drinking too much, bad hangovers and feeling worthless for days after a fun night out. In the meat of the episode, Merritt chats about personality types and tests, including the RHETI test (Enneagram) and the Myers-Briggs test, what her results are and which test she thinks is actually worth the money.

In the Beck and Call segment, Merritt answers listener questions about being diagnosed as ADHD as a child, and what she wish she'd done differently during the egg retrieval process! Call into the Beck and Call hotline at 214-620-0473 to ask Merritt anything!

Take the RHETI test here and the Myers-Briggs test here!

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That's right, Omicron got the best of Merritt... but she's still got a new episode for ya! In addition to sharing the details of her particular illness (where she thinks sh got it, when symptoms started, when she finally tested positive!!), she's diving into alllllll of the movies and TV she watched while in isolation this last week and weekend! 

In the Beck and Call segment, Merritt answers questions on how to deal with a narcissistic friend, what kinds of swimwear I buy, how I've enjoyed working with an interior designer and areas of Dallas I'd recommend living in as a single woman in her 30's! Call into the hotline to leave a voicemail and ask Merritt anything: 214-620-0473!

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In this episode, Merritt shows an up close and personal look at her kinda rocky wellness journey over the years. From the ADHD meds that kept her skinny as a youngster (and potentially stunted her growth), to the realization that she can't just eat whatever she wants and still fit in her clothes, this episode is full of personal stories! In addition to personal stories regarding diet and fitness, she shares personal updates from the last week/weekend, including some of her favorite restaurants, a couple places worth meeting guys around Dallas, and more.

In this week's Beck and Call segment, Merritt answers listener questions on what to pack for a trip to Carmel, and her thoughts on the La Vie Style House caftan craze! Call into the hotline (214-620-0473) to ask Merritt anything!

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In this episode, Merritt shares a recap of her festive New Year's Eve (there was a change of plans, but it ended up being perfect)! She shares her review of the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special on HBOMax, as well as her deep connection to the series and how it was a fundamental part of her adolescence. She also shares her thoughts on Emily in Paris, plus another show she's rewatching that is an all-time favorite. In the meat of this episode, Merritt chats through some of her thoughts on always wanting and striving for more in business, and ultimately what's led to some changes she decided to make in the new year in terms of her blog. She also shares a list of her favorite apps for getting and staying organized with work and personal stuff!

In this week's Beck and Call segment, Merritt answers listener questions on where she'd recommend going in Italy at the end of April, as well as her thoughts on whether she'd ever move back to Austin after living in Dallas for so long! Call into the Beck and Call hotline to submit a question for a future episode: 214-620-0473.

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In this week's episode, Merritt gives a recap of her last week in Austin over the Christmas holidays! She also sits down for a chat with her sister (who missed most of Christmas thanks to a positive COVID test), and is then joined by her mom for a group convo about everything from their favorite beauty/skincare products to Merritt's lazy life hack for avoiding making her bed in high school. She also reviews the movies Don't Look Up and The Courier!

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As a Christmas gift from me to you, here's a special bonus episode! The entire thing is a Q&A - I'm answering a bunch of questions submitted by listeners through the hotline (214-620-0473) and via email. I got through as many as I could in under one hour! I'll be sure to answer any questions I didn't get to in future episodes... thanks for listening and happy holidays!!!

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In this episode, Merritt shares some highlights from the last year including her favorite moments, best purchases, TV shows, and more, as well as sharing her goals and hopes for the coming year! At the beginning of the episode, Merritt shares a week/weekend recap (including a near dognapping incident and one of her best meals *ever*), her thoughts on the Attached book she just finished (and another one she just started!), the TV show she just started this week and some other holiday related tidbits. 

In the Beck and Call Q&A segment, Merritt answers listener questions on her favorite swimwear and a heavier question about why it's always up to the man to decide when a couple is ready to get married (she has lots of opinions on this one)...

Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast for a visual guide to this episode, and head to beckandcallpodcast.com for more information and to get in touch!

If you're in Dallas, be sure to check out @mrs.clausconcierge for all of your gift wrapping needs throughout the year!