This week, I called my mom because putting myself out there more has been bringing up things I didn't expect.

Sharing more of myself online has felt freeing, but it's also made me realize how much of myself I've been editing for years. Especially the kid who learned early on that being fully himself could make him a target.

I gave her an update on where things stand with my dad since last week and how I'm navigating it.

Then Brett joins us and we get into something that's come up in family therapy: if someone in our family does something that bothers us, is it better to address it in the moment or talk about it privately?

This week, I called my mom after an emotionally layered 48 hours.

The day before Valentine's Day, I was venting about the learning curve in my boyfriend's and my communication styles and how out of sync it felt. Twenty-four hours later, he helped me have a breakthrough that shifted something in me.

It reminded me how complex love really is. It's not linear, but it can evolve.

Then I unblocked my dad after five years of no contact. He texted me the very next day.

Now I'm sitting with the reality that I can't move forward without accountability, but I'm not even sure what forward looks like.

My mom shares where she hopes things might go, and my brother Brett joins us as we continue unpacking our family dynamics in therapy and the roles we've played for years.

We're back!

This week, I called my mom because I've been feeling unfulfilled in Hollywood, in my career, and in myself.

Season 3 begins with a shift. My mom has put dating on pause, and together we're starting family therapy to unpack the patterns we've lived with for years and figure out how to move forward without repeating the same roles.

Wish us luck :)

After leaving the last episode — the first part of Paul and Barb's matchmaking segment — on a cliffhanger, Barb returns to share what's really been going on, including a recent health diagnosis tied to stress and how it's reshaped her outlook on life. Paul and Barb open up about why the finale was delayed following the sudden loss of Paul's grandmother, and how navigating grief has brought their family closer. As Paul and Barb close out the season, Barb reveals which bachelor she'll be meeting in person and what she's truly looking for moving forward. Together, Paul and Barb look back on a season of growth, healing, and love — while sharing plans for what's to come next season.

It's finally here—the first ever Barbchelor, a matchmaking experiment where Barb puts everything she's learned this season to the test. But with fewer bachelors than Paul promised, the episode quickly unravels. Emotions flare, regrets surface, and Barb begins to question what she truly wants out of love—and whether she's ready at all. One shocking exit leaves the journey hanging in the balance. With just one more episode left, the only question is… will Barb show up to finish what she started?

This week, it's a full family affair! Brett joins Paul and Barb to share his thoughts on Barb's dating journey so far — where he hopes her love story will end up, and the kind of man he and Paul would love to see their mom with. With the big matchmaking season finale right around the corner, Barb's heading into it with her favorite boys by her side, giving her all the support (and opinions) she can handle.

Meanwhile, Paul opens up about turning 33 — usually the ultimate "birthday whore," but this year he's feeling way more mellow. In fact, his birthday wish isn't even for himself… it's for Barb to put down her vibrator and finally find a man!

Only two episodes until Paul & Barb's two-part matchmaking finale… and Barb is already feeling sentimental about how far this season has come. This week, they're answering your questions in a special listener mailbag episode — reflecting on the journey, laughing at themselves, and spilling some family tea.

Paul is gearing up to work the Emmys, but of course Barb is more excited about who he might run into — her Hollywood crush lineup of Harrison Ford, Sterling K. Brown, and Colin Farrell. Along the way, they get real about family dynamics, Paul's role in Barb's love life, and even what Brett really thinks about this whole adventure — the perfect lead-in to next week, when he joins them to help send Barb on her way in hopes of finding love.

It's everything Barb needs from her boys for her big send-off on Hold On, I'm Calling My Mom!

This week Barb left Paul a heartfelt note that had him crying for 24 hours. On the podcast, Paul decided to "Run It Back" by reading his childhood role model essay dedicated to Barb—cue Barb's turn for tears. Between the waterworks, the two explored SoCal towns, played a wild round of "Would You Ever?" (where Barb dropped her infamous underwear confession), and continued the hunt for Mr. Right… which may have led to a catfish, or a headline waiting to happen (and not in a good way).

Barb is narrowing down her move to Southern California and has her sights locked on a few areas she's really excited about! Paul drops a Hold the F*ck Up bombshell about a former high school bully who slid into his DMs, and things get messy. Plus, the quest for love continues as Paul checks in with Barb, plays a rapid-fire dating game, and decides she's about 80% ready to find love. With only 4 weeks left until our two-part Hold On, I'm Calling My Mom Newlywed Game — hosted by Paul and featuring potential bachelors for Barb — the countdown to love is on!

Paul and Barb are back this week, and Paul's making sure Barb is fully strapped with the knowledge she needs to survive the dating world for the very first time. Turns out the 50+ crowd is passing STDs around like butterscotch candies at bingo night and Barb needs to know what's in store.

So much so, Paul actually makes Barb practice safe sex this episode (yes, it's as awkward as it sounds). Meanwhile, Barb drops a bombshell: her potential match admitted that having two gay sons would be a dealbreaker. If only he could hear this episode…

Luckily, Sexual Health Expert Asia Sullivan joins the call to walk Barb through everything from protection to prevention, giving her the ultimate crash course in Safe Sex 101.