Thirteen. Literally, the worst age ever. I talk with my friends Monique and Rich about what they were like at 13. And my 13 year old niece, Paisley, answers my questions about what it's like to be 13 these days. I also explain the physical, emotional. social, and cognitive developments happening at that age. 

April Heywood and Linda Stone share their interesting stories of discovering and connecting with family. April discovered she has multiple siblings and shares her story of connecting with them as adults. Linda was adopted and reached out to find her biological mother and siblings. She discusses the process of finding them and their current relationships. 

My friend tells her story about coming out later in life, while being married with a small child. She discusses her path of self-discovery and the impact it had on her family and friends. We discuss the progression of gay representation in the media, her relationship with her ex-husband, and how pivotal our friendship has been in both our lives. 

My friend, Marissa, joins me to discuss the vegan lifestyle. She talks about her reasons for becoming vegan, how it has impacted her health, and her favorite alternatives for animal products. We also discuss the health benefits and misconceptions of veganism. 

My friend, Esther Trneny, shares her experiences as an immigrant in the U.S. We discuss how the U.S. is viewed by people in other countries, immigration policies and the requirements for becoming a citizen, the unfair treatment of immigrants and how racism plays a huge role in the way immigration is viewed, and maybe a little hope for the future. And the border wall...that stupid goddamn wall. 

I chat with my sister about our parents' divorce and how it has impacted us. She opens up about her recent divorce and her friendship with her ex-husband. We discuss the realities and stigmas of divorce and how it can be the best option for some families.

Scientist Rich McGhee explains recent advances in science in relation to medicine. He explains CRISPR, stem cell research, bioinformatics, epigenetics, and precision medicine... as well as some other really cool medical advancements. Learn about some fascinating research happening right now. 

Bullying is a massive problem in the U.S. My friend, Jamie, shares his experience of being bullied as a kid and the impact it has had on him. We talk about signs to watch for in bullies and victims and some misconceptions about bullying. Jamie also shares advice for parents when talking to their kids about bullying or dealing with a child who is being bullied.

This episode is all about ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). My friend, Alex, fills me in on the very interesting world of ASMR. We discuss the different types of ASMR, the most popular genres, unusual requests from fans, and Bob Ross. 

My friend, Monique, and I discuss words and phrases that are commonly said or used incorrectly. It's a good time. Supposebly.