Therapist Alexia McLeod joins us this week to talk boundaries, maintaining your identity in relationships, and her hot takes on sharing locations, splitting bills, and sleeping in separate bedrooms. Paul shares the story of when his boyfriend forgot about him after stopping location sharing, while Barb reveals her record-breaking non-hair-washing streak!

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This week, psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Minami joins Paul and Barb to explore the universal experience of grief. Paul opens up about his anticipatory grief and fear of life without Barb, while they discuss the emotional attachment to things—like Barb's obsession with Paul's old Steve Urkel headgear. As they embrace 2025 with the motto "out with the old, in with the new," Paul reveals why he wants 'WAP' played at his funeral.

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This week, therapist Jessica Miller joins Paul and Barb to discuss the complexities of setting boundaries with family and protecting your inner peace. With personal stories, they explore what works (and what doesn't) when navigating family dynamics. Plus, Paul takes a trip down memory lane—did having Barb's graduation picture in his room cross a boundary? Tune in to find out!

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This week, therapist Rachael Mecholsky-Pelikan joins us to explore the emotional aspects of eating and how food can become a coping mechanism. We dive into why diet culture is toxic, especially for those struggling with body image issues. Paul also shares his concerns about Barb taking Ozempic and opens up about dating someone from a Disney family.

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Sex therapist Kristin Hodson joins us this week to explore why talking about sex remains taboo in so many households and how to break the cycle. Kristin offers practical tips for starting these important conversations with your kids. Plus, Paul recalls the cringe-worthy moment when Barb walked in on him watching X-rated material, and Barb gets into a high-speed chase with a Karen!

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Paul and Barb wrap up 2024 with a bang by setting New Year's resolutions—for each other! Paul's wish? For Barb to dust off the cobwebs and dive back into the dating pool. Barb's priority? Getting Paul a new retainer, of all things. The duo also takes a walk down memory lane, reflecting on the wild ride of launching their podcast over the past four months. With big plans brewing for 2025!

It's a family affair on this week's episode! Paul and Barb dive into their holiday plans, which include celebrating under one roof with Paul's boyfriend, Jordan and his family. Barb shares her first "down in the DMs" encounter while the duo reflects on the importance of family traditions—like their love for holiday board games. To keep the festive spirit going, Paul's brother (and Barb's other son) Brett joins the podcast for a fun game that puts Barb's mom instincts to the test: which son does she know best?

Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Terri Bly joins us this week to tackle the pressures of New Year's resolutions. She offers practical advice on breaking goals into small, manageable steps and highlights the importance of understanding the "why" behind the changes we want to make. Meanwhile, Paul airs his current beef with McDonald's and reflects with Barb on his ongoing journey of personal growth, admitting he still slips into his sassy younger child tendencies.

Therapist Gina Zippo-Mazur joins us this week to unpack why 79% of people struggle with road rage and how to take back control when emotions run high behind the wheel. Paul opens up about a dramatic road rage encounter in high school that took an unexpected turn involving his first gay exploration, while Barb shares why she wasn't exactly surprised when Paul eventually "came out."

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Relationship and Dating Coach Ali Jackson shares expert tips for meeting your partner's family and navigating tricky holiday dynamics. Plus, Barb offers Paul advice on surviving your 30s, and Paul confesses to forgetting a friend's birthday, not once but TWICE. Tune into this week's episode for some laughs, wisdom and some tips to make blending of the families this holiday season go a lot smoother!

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