From forced positivity to curated “authenticity,” we’re living in the era of emotional forgery where looking real is often more important than being real. Research shows that performing feelings you don’t have can spike anxiety, burnout, and even physical health risks. In this episode, I sit down with The M Take Podcast to call out the curated chaos, unpack why performative personas are so seductive, and explore how to spot when “real” is actually rehearsed. Because the one thing you can’t fake… is the truth.

This week, we are sitting down with certified interior designer Liz Toombs to decode what your home, office, and even that corner chair you never sit in says about you. We talk about how furniture isn’t just functional, it’s deeply emotional, the perfect way to decorate for the life you want, and how maybe that glitter horse head from HomeGoods can be the next family heirloom. From creating rooms that encourage connection to designing spaces that keep you focused (and sane), this conversation is all about curating your environment with intention. Because let’s be honest: if your room’s a mess, your head probably is too. Time to redesign both!

What if your closet was more than clothes what if it was your secret weapon? In this episode, image consultant and author Rachael Kennedy and I open the playbook the polished, powerful, and in-the-know have used forever: using fashion to signal who you are and who you’re becoming. We break down the real psychology of style, how self-awareness and authenticity can live inside your wardrobe, and how dressing on purpose opens communication and opens doors.

Think of this episode as your permission slip and blueprint to wear the life you actually want to live.

In this episode of Feelings & Other F Words, we’re unpacking a topic that almost didn’t make it to air, because it’s that layered, that personal, and that emotionally charged.This week, we’re breaking down family estrangement: what the research actually says about going no-contact (or low-contact), how common it really is, why it happens, what it costs us emotionally, and how to decide if it might be the right choice, for now, or forever.No sugarcoating. No one-size-fits-all answers. Just an honest look at what it means to fracture family ties and what it might take to heal, rebuild, or release them altogether.

If you’ve ever walked into a room and immediately started making a mental checklist of everything no one else seems to see, welcome to the freight train of mental load.This week, I sit down with Zachary Watson, aka The Mental Load Coach and self-professed “recovering man-child,” to talk about the invisible labor that’s burning people out behind closed doors. We get into emotional labor, decision fatigue, gender roles, agency, and the uncomfortable question: what does real accountability in partnership actually look like?Whether you’re carrying the load or just realizing you’ve been riding in the passenger seat, this episode is for you. Buckle up.

This Mother’s Day, we go full-bodied, because motherhood doesn’t live in one lane. It’s mental, emotional, physical, invisible, and all-consuming. In this deeply honest and wildly relatable episode (we laugh and cry), I sit down with the incredible Lauren Berty, @thattwinmama, for a conversation that spans matrescence, twin chaos, silent labor, teenage vs toddler parenting, and the sharp-edged softness of rediscovering yourself post-birth. From online vulnerability to offline identity, we talk guilt, rage, reclaiming power, and the myth of 'loving every second of motherhood” and refining your own parenting story.if you have ever mothered, been mother-ed, or have had to hold it all together ... this episode is for you.

You know that friend who always drops the most unhinged but weirdly fascinating fact at dinner? Well, congratulations, today that’s me. I’ve been hoarding these 25 facts in my metaphorical (and literal) binder of ‘WTF?” moments, and now I’m unleashing them on you. From how your brain is actively lying to you right now to a planet where it rains molten glass sideways, this episode is packed with the kind of bizarre, mind-bending science that’ll have you annoying your friends with random trivia for weeks. Buckle up—this one’s fun, fascinating, and 100% going to live rent-free in your head.

Ever bombed a big moment and wondered why you’re such a disaster? Spoiler: your brain’s is wired to be a little cocky and yet...seems to have a knack for screwing up. In this episode of Feelings and Other F Words, we’re diving into why 77% of us flopped hard last year (thanks, science) and tips on how to bounce back without losing your mind. Think of it as your survival guide to life’s inevitable fuck-ups. Expect brain hacks, real talk, and zero judgment and the raw truth on why we are the way we are and just what “the F” to do about it.

Valentine’s Day is all about love—but what about the love we really need? The kind that doesn’t come in a heart-shaped box, but in a text that says, “I’ve got you,” or a friend who shows up when motherhood feels overwhelming. As I just learned (and am now obsessed with) the word matrescence, I’m rethinking what it really means to find your people. In this episode of Feelings & Other F Words, I revisit my conversation with Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs to unpack the loneliness of modern motherhood, the science of belonging, and how to build the village we all deserve. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or just surviving another day, this one’s for you.

Is your squad feeling a little too crowded? In this episode of Feelings & Other F Words, we dive into Dunbar’s Number—the theory that you can only maintain so many meaningful relationships before your brain taps out. From your ride-or-die besties to that coworker you always awkwardly wave at, we explore the science of friendship, why some connections fade, and how to prioritize the people who matter most. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin trying to stay “loyal” to everyone, this one’s for you!

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