This week’s Sips of the Week is a chaotic (but delicious) mix—Japanese mango cream soda + vodka… basically a mango screwdriver and we’re not mad about it.

We’re both a little all over the place this episode (life is a scam, everything is a scam, you get it), but in between the chaos, M opens up about her recent crash-outs and how Syd has helped her realize that spiraling doesn’t have to ruin your whole day. Growth… kinda.

Syd shares a story about her intuition being on 100 and showing up as a safe space when someone needed it most, and we get into the heaviness of living with CPTSD and how everyday life can feel a little extra overwhelming. We also dive into Syd’s very official (and slightly unhinged) “theories” on relationships.

M got a new tattoo (!!) and is gearing up for her sleeve, plus we get into a real and funny convo about sexuality and figuring yourself out—even at 29.

Of course, it wouldn’t be an episode without our usual wacky dream recaps, a heartfelt moment about a teacher who truly got it, and a message from a listener who set boundaries after listening to the pod (cue us sobbing).

Oh—and Syd educates M on a classic Vine she somehow missed.

PSA: If someone can’t respect your boundaries, they don’t respect you. Period.