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In this episode of Mood Swings, Jae and Kendra crack open the glittery trap that was the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program, aka the place where all the “smart kids” were told they were special… and then quietly handed lifelong anxiety. 

The girls discuss the GATE program and unpack the long-term impact of being labeled “gifted” as children. From academic pressure and identity struggles to conspiracy theories about memory wipes and “the pink drink,” this episode explores how early labels shape adulthood — and whether being gifted was a blessing… or a setup. 

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So let’s talk about it…

Why are some influencers telling women to stay home, be submissive, and reject modern careers… while they’re running full-time businesses, collecting sponsorship checks, and posting monetized content from ring lights and brand deals? 🤔

In this episode of Mood Swings The Podcast, we unpack the trad wife influencer trend — and the hypocrisy hiding behind perfectly aesthetic sourdough bread and soft-spoken submission videos.

We get into:🔥 The contradiction of preaching “don’t work” while earning influencer income🔥 Submission… sponsored by Amazon storefronts & affiliate links🔥 The curated fantasy vs. real-life relationships🔥 How social media sells nostalgia as lifestyle marketing🔥 Why young women deserve FULL context — not filtered ideology🔥 Choice vs. performance: empowerment or rebranding patriarchy?

We’re not attacking homemakers — we’re calling out performative tradition packaged for profit.

Because if you’re building a six-figure platform telling women not to have independence… baby, that math ain’t mathing. 🧮💀
Expect laughs, hot takes, and the kind of conversation your algorithm might not recommend — but you definitely need.

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Ever felt like love is just out of reach? You're not alone! 💔 In our latest episode of Mood Swings, we dive into unusual love stories that prove every pot has its lid. Tune in to discover how unexpected connections can spark hope in the most hopeless situations! 💖 What’s your craziest love story? 

#LoveStories #MoodSwingsPodcast #HopeInLove #Relationships #UnusualLove #PodcastLife #InstaPodcast #ListenNow #LoveWins 

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This episode of MoodSwings the Podcast dives into TLC’s My Strange Addiction — and BABY… the stories are wild. From couch-chewing to the internet’s most questionable habits, we break down the most viral, jaw-dropping, “WHY would you admit that on television?!” moments.

We’re reacting. We’re judging (a little).
 And yes… we’re asking the real question:
 👀 At what point does quirky become concerning?

It’s funny. It’s messy. It’s slightly unhinged.
 Just the way we like it.

🎧 Streaming now on Spotify & all podcast platforms
 📺 Vlog dropping on YouTube: The Striptea with JVB

Which addiction shocked you the most?? 👇

#MoodSwingsPodcast #TheStripteaWithJVB #MyStrangeAddiction #PodcastDrop #UnfilteredConversations #VegasCreators #NewVlogAlert

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This week on Mood Swings, Jae and Kendra get into the mess that is modern dating, specifically when parents decide they’re not just giving advice… they’re damn near co-hosting the dating app experience. 😭

Things get real (and hilarious) when Kendra’s adult daughter jumps into the convo, giving the actual perspective of the generation being “helped.” Spoiler: it’s not always helpful.

From ghosting and catfishing to Gen X parents doing the absolute most, the episode breaks down where dating went left, why boundaries matter, and how everybody, parents included needs to put the phone down and chill.

Funny, honest, and slightly unhinged… because dating is already hard enough without your mama in your business.

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Ever feel like you survived something you weren’t supposed to?

This week on Mood Swings the Podcast, Jae and K explore near-death stories, déjà vu, and the mind-bending theory of quantum immortality. The idea that you only experience the timelines where you live.

Are we glitching through realities… or is our brain just really good at storytelling?

Either way, you’re listening in the timeline where you made it 🌀

Quantum immortality is a thought experiment, not proven science.

 #MoodSwingsPodcast #DidWeSwitchTimelines #QuantumImmortality #DejaVu #MultiverseVibes #PodcastLife 

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 In this week’s episode of Mood Swings the Podcast, Kendra and Jay unpack the wildest and most unhinged tech trends coming out of CES. From smart devices that may know us a little too well to innovations that feel one step away from a Black Mirror episode, the conversation explores how technology is creeping deeper into everyday life. Along the way, the hosts share personal updates, question whether convenience has gone too far, and even pitch a few of their own “why doesn’t this exist yet?” tech ideas. Equal parts hilarious and thought-provoking, this episode asks the real question: are we running technology… or is it  running us? 

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Jae and K survived 2025 (barely), and 2026 already woke up choosing chaos—and its only WEEK ONE.

In this episode, we’re:

•  Recapping the wildest moments of 2025
• Calling out what was IN vs what’s officially OUT
•  Talking viral moments, pop culture fatigue, and collective “are we okay??” vibes
•   Laughing through the madness because… what else can we do?

If you’re feeling confused, tired, entertained, and still nosy—this episode is for YOU.

 Tap in. Buckle up. Let the mood swings begin.

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Candy, cocktails, and conspiracy vibes! Join Kendra and Jae for Halloween Eve as they unpack the Atlas A3 mystery, and whether aliens are really out there or just vibin’ in another galaxy. Buckle up, it’s a cosmic kind of mood

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This week on Mood Swings, Kendra and Jae step into the wild, unfiltered world of author Quan Mills — the man behind some of the most outrageous, jaw-dropping book titles on the internet. From “The Old Thot Next Door” to “Pastors Eat P***y: A Ratchet Christian Novella,” nothing is off-limits.

The ladies laugh their way through the madness while unpacking the deeper layers — self-love, cultural chaos, and why sometimes the funniest things hit the hardest truths. Expect plenty of side-eyes, snort-laughs, and those “did he really write that?!” moments. It’s ratchet meets real talk in the most Mood Swings way possible.

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Hosted and produced by: Jae VanBuskirk & Kendra Marshall

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