Chiming In

Some labels help us feel seen.

Some labels help us understand each other.

And some… feel like a cage.

In this episode, we talk about what happens when there’s no single word that fits who you are.

When being labeled feels more like being reduced.

We explore:

✨ When labels are helpful vs. harmful

✨ Why invisible differences can feel as hard as visible ones

✨ Whether sharing your “differences” is important… or nobody’s business

✨ How assumptions are made with or without labels anyway

Elyse shares her experience of being label-averse — not because nothing fits,

but because no one word feels big enough.

And maybe that’s true for more of us than we realize.

What if instead of labeling each other…

we stayed curious?

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How much of what we believe is actually true? 💭

By popular request, we’re taking a deeper dive into self-talk, the inner critic, and the stories we tell ourselves every day.

In this episode, we walk step by step through Byron Katie’s method known as The Work — a simple but powerful framework for questioning stressful thoughts and shifting perspective.

We share real-life examples (both personal and everyday situations) and break down how noticing and naming your inner voice can change your experience and bring peace instead of stress.

Along the way, we also find ourselves talking about Waze and whether anyone actually presses those buttons 😅

Why do so many of us feel like we’re running out of time? ⏳

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane — from childhood candy 🍬 and Little Debbie treats to the commercials and moments that shaped how we remember growing up.

But what starts as nostalgia turns into something deeper: the idea of “phantom urgency” — that constant feeling that we need to hurry, do more, and somehow keep up before time runs out.

We talk about where that feeling comes from, why it shows up so strongly, and how it might be shaping the way we live our lives today.

We also touch on the work of Byron Katie and her powerful framework for questioning the thoughts that create stress and urgency — and how shifting those thoughts can change everything 💭✨

#phantomurgency

#byronkatie #thework #nostalgiccandy

What happens when travel completely falls apart? ✈️

In this episode, we share a recent spring break travel experience that didn’t go as planned. Do they ever?

As well as finding the beauty in cruising 🛳️. There’s something to be said for having your accommodations move with you wherever you go.

But beyond the story, we reflect on how easy it is to lose our empathy and sense of calm when things feel out of our control.

What if your body is trying to tell you something?

We talked about how physical pain can shift our mood and how the body often holds the emotional stories we haven’t fully processed.

When we learn to listen — and share what’s really bothering us — healing can start to happen.

In this episode we reflect on growing up in the 70s and 80s and Elyse’s remarkable ability to recall vivid details from her early life. Those small moments — the sights, sounds, and feelings of childhood — have become the foundation of her memoir writing.

As we explore how memory turns into story, another theme begins to surface: many girls of our generation Gen X weren’t taught to recognize red flags, set boundaries, or navigate complicated relationships.

We talk about the independence and risk-taking of that era, the cultural silence around difficult conversations, and how many parents today are trying to raise their children differently — with more openness around relationships, safety, and self-trust.

Trigger Warning: We discuss the loss of a beloved pet.

Not every friendship is forever. Most aren’t … But are they worth pouring your heart into anyway? 🤍

In this episode, we reflect on what it means to share all the hard, sacred, and happy moments with close friends—knowing nothing is permanent.

We talk about why some people don’t think they need or want deep friendships, and whether that’s true or if they just don’t want to experience the deep pain or loss that accompanies loving someone fully.

This conversation is about fully showing up, vulnerability, and the rare relationships that change us for the better.

Our pets and our people.

#friendship

#vulnerability

#honesty

What happens when our children choose a life that looks different from the one we imagined for them?

In this episode, we respond to a thoughtful listener question about raising older kids — especially when their success and  happiness looks entirely different than what we expected.

Many of us were raised with strict ideas about achievement and independence.  How do we let go of those expectations while still guiding our children toward responsibility and self-sufficiency?

We talk about:

• Accepting our children as individuals 🤍

• Normalizing uncertainty and slow starts

• How to support motivation without controlling outcomes

• Celebrating who our kids are — even when it doesn’t match our original vision

Parenting was never about control, but  learning to evolve alongside them at their slower than expected pace is so hard and so scary.

If you’re navigating this stage of life, you are not alone.

What is love — really? 💭🤍

In this episode, we talk about our first loves, the relationships that shaped us, and how those experiences informed the way we love each other today.

We reflect on the ups and downs especially the hard years when the kids were so young…

Of course, we couldn’t resist diving into the five love languages… and debating which ones we think we are.

This conversation is about how love evolves, what lasts, and how understanding ourselves a little better helps us show up more fully for the people we care about 💞

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- Elyse and David

In this episode, we talk about childhood dreams, laser focus, and a belief that doesn’t bend— even when doors close, even when you’re told “you’re not good enough.”

Elyse shares how she always knew she would become a dancer, even when the road was rough and the feedback was discouraging. That certainty — that deep, unshakeable knowing became the fuel that carried her forward.

We explore whether success is only about talent… or if perseverance is the true difference between those who make it and those who stop just short.

If you’ve ever had a dream that felt impossible, this conversation is about belief, resilience, and trusting the voice inside you that says, “I got this.” 💫