Oversharing

Does Valentine’s Day exist just to make single people feel lonely? Jordana and Dr. Naomi starts the show with a conversation about how Valentine’s day actually feels when you’re in a relationship (hint: it’s not a big deal) and why you shouldn’t fixate on being single this time around. Then an emailer writes in to ask how she should address her roommate’s casual relationship with an older man. Is it okay to judge someone else’s relationship even though they insist it’s not a problem for them? The Betchicist question comes from a listener who is forced to attend her sister’s wedding while single. Is it unethical to bring up your feelings of insecurity even though it may taint the bride’s big day? The intention-setting moment of the week is all about addressing your fears during pregnancy. Finally, they tackle some Triggered scenarios about non-apologies and lies of omission.

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When is it appropriate to air your dirty laundry on social media, and when is it best to keep your grievances offline? Jordana and Dr. Naomi start the week with a story about cheating, Facebook posts, and why you may come to regret putting someone on blast. Then a listener writes in to ask for advice on how to bounce back after losing their job. How do you keep your mental health in check and avoid spiraling when you have so much time on your hands? Next, they answer a Betchicist question from a listener whose husband is insecure about gaining weight. Is there any way to kindly encourage someone to make different health choices without coming off as judgmental or unsupportive? This week’s intentions involve a text-breakup and finding closure after a long term relationship ends. Finally, they answer a pair of Triggered scenarios about going to dinner without your partner and dealing with a “momzilla” trying to plan your wedding.

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Jordana and Dr. Naomi start the week with a question about the best way to maintain positivity with daily affirmations. Is it better to list the “good moments” you experience each day or to focus on a list of things you’re thankful for? Then a listener emails in to ask about a neighbor’s unreasonable noise complaints. How do you navigate a tense relationship with a neighbor without letting it ruin your peace of mind? Then another emailer asks how to tell her sister that she overshares too many details about her sex life. Is there a tactful way to dial back someone’s sex convos without hurting their feelings? The intention-setting exercise for the week is all about a serial-cheating ex and putting things behind you. Finally, they tackle some Triggered scenarios about a catty cousin and an overbearing couple-friends.

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In an Oversharing first, Jordana invites her U Up? co-host Jared Freid for a dating therapy session with Dr. Naomi. They walk through Jared’s dating challenges, including why it’s so hard to get past the first few dates, and where his mind goes to when it’s time to end things. They talk about his dating habits and history, how his role as a podcast host affects his decision-making, and whether or not people are as upset about ending things after 3 dates as they are after 3 months. Plus, Naomi tells us how the trauma of past relationships inform our decision making with new people. Finally, they rate a pair of Triggered submissions about an inconsiderate mom and people who refuse to pronounce your name right.

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Jordana and Naomi start the week with an article about how creating time to call your loved ones can lead to happiness. But what if you have the opposite problem? The Oversharing email of the week comes from a listener whose in laws call and text multiples times a week without fail. Is there a way to make yourself less accessible to family without hurting any feelings? Then, this week’s Betchicist submission is all about weighing the consequences of placing the truth over trying to remain nice to a friend. Next, they discuss a recent TikTok trend called the “Lucky Girl Syndrome”. Is it possible for a positive affirmation trend to become toxic? To close things out, they rate some Triggered submissions about copycats and miscommunications.

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Did somebody say White Elephant? Jordana and Dr. Naomi are back from the holidays and swap stories about the highlights of their own gift swaps. Speaking of lavish gifts, our first email of the day comes from a listener whose sister-in-law lives a lavish lifestyle funded by her wealthy parents, leading to feelings of resentment. Why do we feel the need to compare ourselves to others? And is our pursuit of “fairness” just keeping us focused on what we don’t have? Then another listener emails in with a Betchicist question about whether or not it’s worth holding her wedding at a family home even if it will inevitably lead to some serious drama. Should you consider choosing the perfect venue, even if it means that some people won’t be willing to attend? They dive into some intentions-setting for a new mother that’s about to return from maternity leave and struggling with the transition. How should you set intentions for creating a healthy work-family balance without feeling guilty? Finally, the triggered submissions come from a listener who found a list of her negative traits on her boyfriend’s phone, and another from a caller whose friend ripped off her wedding ring design.

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Jordana starts off this episode by asking Naomi about how she feels now that her kids have cell phones. The Oversharing email of the week is from a listener struggling with anxious attachment. Jordana shares her own similar experiences and how anxiety creates the illusion that everything is personal. They answer a Betchicist about feeling bad for ghosting a situationship. Which leads to the bigger question of, how plugged in should we be? Then, they offer an intention for an “Unlikable Betch”. How do you overcome the feeling that no one likes you? Finally, they rate some Triggered scenarios about a gift withdrawal and a harsh critique from a supervisor.

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For the final episode of 2022, Jordana and Naomi start off by chatting about how the end of the year is a great time for reflection. They jump into an Overshare email about a mother who is anxious when spending time with family due to her and her SIL’s difference in parenting styles. Is there a way to change your mindset before family time? They move on to this week’s Betchicist from a listener who doesn’t want to be rude, but can’t stand staying at her boyfriend’s parent’s house due to its uncleanliness. Naomi reassures that it’s okay to want a physical space that you can go to and regroup. Then, they create an intention for a listener who feels guilty that they are far away from their loved ones. To close out the episode, they read some Triggered submissions about choosing your friends over your partner and a noisy mother.

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Jordana starts the week by uncovering one of her ghosts of Christmas past, and Naomi explains why it may be relevant to all of us. The Oversharing email of the week comes from a listener who is curious about the difference between manifesting vs. reality. Naomi advises that what you pay attention to in your own mind is where your reality lives, so “don’t bullsh*t yourself”. Next, they read a Betchicist email from a listener who was given sensitive information from their mother-in-law. Should they ignore the elephant in the room when everyone is together for the holidays? They offer some intention-setting help to a “worried Betch” who believes something terrible will happen to their loved ones. To close, they rate a pair of triggered submissions about blind dates and pushed boundaries.

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Resolution season is right around the corner, so Jordana and Naomi start the week with another intention-setting email from a listener who’s looking to find a more healthy narrative about why she’s single. They tell us why being single may not be as connected to attractiveness as you think, and why attraction is more subjective than any of us realize. Then another listener writes in to ask why her husband keeps asking her to do “Dry January” even though she’s made it clear that she doesn’t want to stop drinking for a whole month. Is this a veiled attempt to get her to curb her drinking, or is he simply unwilling to accept that she won’t go along with his every request? The Betchicist scenario involves a marital dispute over relocating to a warmer climate in the Winter, which necessitates lying about their dog being a service animal. Is this really about the animal, or an excuse from someone who doesn’t want to leave town in the first place? Finally, the Triggered scenarios involve a revelation about a friend who cheated, and another about not being allowed to ever be in a bad mood.

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