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Didn’t see this one coming. Remember that Philly cheesesteak dip we discussed? Guess who doesn’t love it … Jenny. But you’ll never guess why. This one starts with some deep belly laughs - maybe because we’re in marketing but, who here has been personally victimized by unclear packaging? In this case, Jenny openly admits to melting cheese for her dogs, but not for herself. What in the mayhem …

The “Miller vs Miller” emails are over. We’re divorced. And we’re in our feelings - about all the things. This one felt like an endurance race, tears and all. Of course - no one gets married and plans to get divorced. Let’s shed the stigma on this one - this is important - so we open the dialogue for an honest to goodness update on this new reality.  Of course, as moms, we’re the example and we take those role so seriously (in work, in love, in life - and not everything is meant for forever). 

Mel Robbin’s “Let Them”  weaves its way back into our conversations.  We’re shedding the weight of other people’s actions - AND we’re using Chat GPT to start our day with affirmations. Yes. Chat GPT - remember when we introduced you to it? We’re using it daily, borderline hourly. From ingredient lists, affirmations, stats, nonsense knowledge …it’s everything. But it won’t remind you to heat up your cheese dip …

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You’ve heard of the “everything shower” - but have you heard of the “good girl shower”? Bet not. Quick trip to Costco is in store for after this recording because it sounds like we all need the new bamboo shower chair. 

We’ve got our notes app back open - and we’re talking about dating. Yes, dating. Where do we land? Somewhere between “cry baby breakfast” and raising our standards. And we brought company. Our “family therapist” is back - Christina Smalley. And we’re returning to the resolution conversation one more time because we noticed a theme. Both of our resident therapists are not setting resolutions this year, and it got us thinking. Want to know why? Tune in. 
 
“Say what you mean - mean what you say - but don’t say it mean”. We circle back to the people pleaser conversation - and the real reason we find it hard to trust people’s words, actions or intentions. Hint - it’s because of the way we often validate others, that creates this insecurity. Is this a female exclusive issue - or just the human condition?

We’re moms - and she’s a mom. So the conversation ultimately takes a turn to the guilt of motherhood and the pursuit of perfect. We’re giving you grace to have a bad day - and the beauty of being imperfect. And we tackle the differences of living in a house where yes, the moms sometimes lose their cool - but ultimately crate an environment of apologies and love and a place where bad days and mistakes exist. After all - we’re deeply committed to not passing along some of these traits we’re tackling for our own growth. An honest, deep and funny dialogue. 

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In the animal kingdom, when an animals main purpose has been fulfilled, that animal typically dies off. 

A dark way to start  an episode, but ultimately we got to thinking about why women live longer than men, even though one of their main purposes is to create offspring. Grandmothers play in maintaining family wisdom and legacy across generations - turns out there’s some science behind that and that’s where our conversation with Kirsten Hatcher from Raising Marriage starts. Don’t worry, this episode is full of laughs, we even tackle the whole one ovary per cycle conversation.

Today’s conversation started from a podcast a few weeks ago we talked about using our Notes app to fully form our feelings in our reactions. Navigating the stormy seas of relationships can be challenging, understanding, even preserving your own emotions while holding space for another person’s isn’t always easy. And so - we are back on the iceberg - the "anger iceberg". Drawing from Gottman's marriage counseling method, we share strategies to avoid emotional flooding and maintain rational communication. Through relatable personal anecdotes, learn how to pause and walk away, or channeling your emotions with a little chat gpt support can help refine your message and release resentment.

And of course, we’re having this conversation with a dear friend, so we trip, stumble, and fall into a few very personal conversations. But ultimately our guess is that each is very relatable. Tell you what - there’s nothing quite like personal therapy on a public forum. Repeat after us, “we listen and we don’t judge” …

Things we discussed:

Book: Fast Like A Girl
Book: Men Are Like Waffles - Women Are Like Spaghetti
The Anger Iceberg
Publix Philly Cheesesteak Dip
Attachment Styles

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A pinky promise has one of us is chasing snow, while the other refuses to chase anything.  

You might say she is “bananas” - and thanks to a recent hinge match, you’d be correct. We’re talking about last-minute road trips, spicy romance books, girls, weekends, spring sporting events (baseball vs hockey), and apparently we haven’t hit the cap on how much TMI is too much TMI. Don’t even judge us, there is not a chance that we believe you’ve never been in our shoes. And of course, what inspired this conversation? A hot guy on Instagram admitting the same thing. You can always count on us to level the playing field.

Thank goodness we have a therapist coming next week because this week we’re taking self-help into our own hands. Well - that’s a stretch because we’re actually letting Mel Robbins and her “let them” theory (and book) guide us. One of us has the highlighters out and one of us is using her car time to catch up.  If you haven’t heard of the “let them” but you align to a lot of our fears and worries regarding conversations about drawing boundaries, control, and happiness, this might be a journey you want to join us on.

We’re showing up this year - even to yoga classes that we haven’t signed up for. Hope you’re ready …

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Are you a fan of the slow burn? Our spicy book girls belong to two clubs - slow burn or straight to the heat - and how often does life mimic art? This December did. From getting acquainted with 2025 - to the building of Ikea furniture - we’re diving into the January, the push to purge and renovate. and ultimately, what does it mean when a black moth comes to visit you? Does everyone else look for symbolism in small every day moments? Is it a glimmer? Maybe there is something to this idea of “listen” as a word for our 2025 …

If you’re ever feeling like you’re “too much” - please remember that even TOAST was served on silver in the 1800s. Not us. We’re hand cleaning vacuums and committing to washable carpets - but we wouldn’t MIND a silver toast holder for our book collections. Team cheap rugs - for both of us, pet owners. Is everyone else replacing their rugs every 6-12 months? Or is this another mayhem hack?

Sounds like we’re already ready for summer - conversations about margaritas and peach daiquiris. And the time one of us sliced her knuckle wide open … what is it about family vacations and emergency room trips? Apparently what happens in vacation doesn’t stay on vacation. Speaking of weather, there’s speculation of snow here in the south and we’re excited. But we’re also unprepared - we’re headed to Costco and Amazon for prep! Cheers and Happy New Years Mayhem listeners!

Things we discussed:

New Icebreaker (by Hannah Grace) cover
Jenny's Peach Daquiri Recipe
The Chestnut Springs series
A Not So Meet Cute
The Miles High Club

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Happy Happy Happiest New Year Mayhem Crew! We’re sliding out of the most frenetic month of the year (yes this episode was prerecorded right in the thick of it - the weekend before Christmas) … and you can tell we’re feeling it. Have gecko - will travel. Who knew we’d be debating the aspects of proper moisture for DSP. And speaking of resident animals - have you had a chance to see the most recent porch puppy nonsense with the plants? How many of you travel with pets?

This episode is full on “we listen and we don’t judge”. We spill all of our pre travel and post travel weirdness. Your crew is the mayhem crew but we’ve got major OCD/ obsession around travel and cleanliness. From the produce, to the laundry - tell us, how do you leave for vacation?

Which one of us has a counter cleaning obsession? And which one of us will make the bed with someone still in it? Somewhere between pythons and house floods - it’s the blind leading the blind over here on house prep. Tell us - what is the rule with shutting water off when you leave your home. Because we share a real story - and unlock a new fear.

And since we’re talking about packing - and homes - can we please vent about the storage of kitchen tools. Somewhere between the fact that every vegetable and fruit has its own “slicer”… or masher, I mean c’mon. Who can store all of this? Do we just start picking which fruits and veggies are important to us and toss the rest - how are all of yall handling this? And then how - after contemplating “stuff” did we end up picking up a new hobby and talking about flea markets, to round out this conversation? Mayhem. 

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We’re not thirsty - we’re hungry - and that came straight from your girl Jenny. Wrote that down. We start hungry. Jersey Mike’s hungry. Have you ever found yourself craving a sandwich just because you saw it on a billboard. We explore our quirky fascination with food advertisements and the surprising influence they have over our taste buds. From the giant arches of McDonald's to the rustic charm of Cracker Barrel, we are billboard sluts. The magic of the billboard is long term lore. Never overlook the impact of large scale impact in your marketing plan.  Have y’all heard of this family photos/ Cracker Barrel trend —it's all about adding a little mischief to the mundane!

From chicken phillys, to the chicken tenders - corn bread, and grits … the beauty of the smash burger. We told you we are hungry, hold on people because tis the season. If you’re looking for permission to bring premade treats to your holiday gatherings - look no further. Not only does a potluck make us a little nervous … but there’s nothing quite like finding a hair in your mashed potatoes. Three cheers for the families that grab a few grocery goods and re plate like they spent a few hours working on it.

We spending a little time on personal milestones and the lessons learned from navigating the complexities of life - good manners at a potluck, and an honest discussion on personal growth, the art of being your own health advocate, and the power of manifesting dreams. We’re knee deep in considering our word for 2024 - and as a result - deep in reflection.  We’re committing to journaling - to feeling big feelings - to manifesting and then, being open and faithful to whatever comes our way.

We’re not quite ready to leave “more” and “faith” behind - but in classic mayhem fashion, we’re excited for continued growth …  but in the meantime there’s a new podcast queen - Kylie Kelcie arrives on Spotify and Apple with her new podcast “Not Gonna Lie” blowing top podcasters like Joe Rogans numbers away - man we love a girl who shows up in full authenticity. Heck yes. Team Kylie and Jason for the messy win. 

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** Not a kiddo friendly episode **

We chat cheering traditions and Christmas magic and yall know who actually brings those to life …
We are on the cusp of Christmas Eve hoes - how is everyone feeling? From farm animals to excessive shopping and the panic about how quickly December is flying by … a friendly reminder that we’re all in this together.

From dark roots to depth - to forgotten eyebrows - here’s to the friends who watch every reel you send - and the ones who answer your phone calls and facetime calls. Those are the real friendships. And let’s be done telling people they “look” or “sound tired”. What we don’t need this time of year, on top of sleepless nights - is added insecurity. Skip the observations people - it’s unnecessary.

On top of the emails - teacher gifts - coaches gifts - a full cvs receipt length list of to dos … we both have host houses for tiny Christmas elves. Hear our theory on why some houses have one - some don’t - and ultimately the nightly debacle that is this little mischief maker. We love them of course but who’s idea was it to add more expectations to an already heavily weighted holiday?

But this episode - is a marketing episode … and guess who we talk branding over - the big man himself: Santa. This one is sure to give you a laugh as you reign in the last week before the holiday - and don’t be afraid to joke on social with us. And we take a detour to mouthwash and water picks - and this folks is why we called it mayhem. Don’t shoot your eye out … (no really) …

The water pik we use - $29 with a 30% off coupon at checkout
https://amzn.to/3ZZCisU

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We are starting to talk about the new year on the same day that we close out a full year of episodes. It’s our season finale - cheers to a full year of episodes. And - as a fun little treat because Christmas - we brought back a special guest as promised. Our resident life coach Jennifer Sisk join us for a really healthy conversation about the holidays, setting and resetting expectations for yourself and then also exploring your own boundaries, this holiday season and heading into the new year.

As we recount our adventures with holiday preparations, Jennifer sprinkles her signature humor and cheer, making this episode a thoughtful mix of merry and personal growth. The three of us are all having very different holiday experiences this year, in fact, one of us has even made the executive decision that putting the tree up conflicts with how many other things they have already committed to this season and it makes perfect sense to us, but it will be a really good experience for everyone else to hear her why. 

After all, the December season is full of pressure and traditions and family and often times a lack of boundaries, where is the line between compromise and Christmas? We underscore the importance of adjusting holiday efforts to align with one's state of mind, ensuring the season is a source of joy and comfort rather than stress.

Family gatherings don’t have to be a battlefield for your peace of mind. We uncover practical strategies to maintain emotional resilience during challenging interactions, focusing on setting healthy boundaries and acknowledging others' perspectives without compromising your own well-being. With insights into overcoming mental barriers and fostering self-belief, the episode encourages you to harness the power of journaling and self-care, empowering you to end the year with confidence. Whether it's choosing a guiding word for the year or navigating emotional boundaries, we explore how intentional living can fuel personal growth and happiness.

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November shot us out of a cannon - and we're left with the shortest Thanksgiving to Christmas season in a long time … how are you late decorators feeling? We talk holiday stress, the art of the “rephrase”, baked goods and the stress of self care. Yes. Stress. While some of y’all love the downtime - we stress over sitting still.

Pie whiplash - we have pie whiplash. Every holiday season there’s a moment where both of us realize there’s nothing left to do but get our hands really dirty and get in the weeds - this time - it’s get in the flour. 281 times. Speaking of weeds, when did our kids start wearing adult clothes? How did this happen so fast?

Don’t even get us started on how we’re surviving on espresso martinis -  but we’ve abandoned our coffee pots … when we said mayhem, we meant it. What we’re not split on: grits. Give us the bougie ones - give us the ones with a square of American cheese - any kind of cheesy grits and we’re your girls. Now that we think about it - we really do put the “gritty” in Gritty Gal Marketing. Food wise and work ethic.

We end this episode with three wise men of brunch - fontina, prosciutto, and pizza (or something like that). And the three wise women of New Year’s resolutions - Kirsten from Raising Marriage, Jennifer Sisk (our resident life coach), and Kelsey Lincoln from Enneagram with Kelsey - announcing they will all be back in the next coming months to help us prepare for and tackle the rest of December and January while we all start to think about keywords and resolutions that will help us grow (not ones that will help us shrink).

Skylight Picture Frame we discussed: https://www.skylightframe.com/products/the-skylight-frame/

Kohl's Sports Bra Becca Loves : https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-5256799/tek-gear-ultrastretch-medium-impact-v-neck-sports-bra.jsp?color=Mineral%20Black&prdPV=1&isClearance=false

And the UA one - also at Kohls :
https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-6782538/womens-under-armour-vanish-seamless-low-long-sports-bra.jsp?color=Black&prdPV=14

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