I Want My 40's Back

Is your partner the most hated person at a party but people are afraid to tell you because they love you so much? How can we "adjust" social situations to gently call out the loud and long talkers of the world? Happy Pride Month to my friends - let's talk about being an ally. The hate list this week is sourced 100% by you my faithful listeners (hint: A lot of you hate the Disney fanatic)

Did your mother influence your teenage years with what you realize now were a bunch of old wives tales? This week we are talking about mom stories, what they told us and are we doing it to our own kids? And of course - the hate list continues - thank you fans for sending your most dreaded situations - keep 'em coming (this week: crop tops, the deans list, and so much more)

Do you have a "ride or die" friend who you can rely on to push you when you have to make a hard decision? This week's episode talks about opening up when times get hard and asking for the push you need to make a tough decision. We are also chatting about cutting the financial cord and how that decision can impact our kids when divorce is the elephant in the room. BACK by popular demand! The hate list has been updated. Send us yours - we'd love to highlight them and help you blow off some much needed steam.

In 3 short minutes I am going to save Mother's Day for your mom. Hint - don't make her plan her own day

Do you have 20-somethings living at home? How are you parenting them? Are they still "kids" in your mind or are you afraid to let go of your power and let them have a say? We're talking about helping our kids but not enabling them. Also debuting "I hate when.." - a mini segment where its ok to say you hate something! The world has over indexed to positivity all the time, let's let our frustrations out for a minute.

My guest in the studio this week is Erin - a 21 year old college student. We discuss mean girls and how we can change things (spoiler alert - we couldn't find a solution) as well as pressure and dating for this group of young adults.

Also included: Dating and relationship goals and how our kids aren't coming to us first for advice, despite how great we think we are as parents.

PS - I kept a few bloopers in this episode without editing because we were just laughing - which made me laugh - and hopefully will lift you up too!

Remember pre-COVID when discussing mental health or therapy was something rarely done outside of your own home? In a world that now recognizes supporting mental health is as important as physical health its time to come out of the shadows and give ourselves a tune up! This episode focuses on the benefits of getting help for yourself when you need it. Call it life coaching if you need to - but let's discuss how therapy can help at any stage in life.

What kinds of behavior leads us to thinking about divorce? Do you have a lot of contempt for your spouse that just builds up while you sit silent wishing it would go away? This week we are discussing behavior before, during and after a divorce. How we do see ourselves? How do we treat others going through a divorce? Are you ready to try and save your marriage even though you may hate your spouse right now? Its all here for you to ponder this week!

Do you really hate social media apps or do you just not know HOW to use some of them? In this episode we are talking about Facebook, Instagram Stories, TikTok as well as a few cool apps that will save you money when you shop! Do you know what an influencer is? We will teach you how to find great makeup tips and influencers that talk about things applicable to your age group - and where to find them.

We are also talking about weddings - specifically wedding fashion - and Spanx (ouch).

Influencers mentioned: @ashleygraham (insta) @remibader (insta) jpot13 (tiktok) bethennyfrankel (tiktok) herfirst100k (tiktok)

Are you "good" at giving and receiving feedback? Do you only want to hear the good stuff, or are you ready to take in some feedback and change yourself for the better? Let's talk feedback and join Melissa's national campaign to rid the world of cargo shorts!