Rainbows and Thunderstorms

Just a warning, menstrual cycles, miscarriages, anatomy, and abuse are all discussed in this episode. Krissy and Nat not professionals of any kind, even in their own field. They're just sharing their experiences and trying to normalize a few things along the way.

So what to do when you've been ill. Well, the least amount of work possible. Ha! This whole episode was research! We explore the Urban Dictionary. We can't unlearn some things. Nat still has the sniffles. Attempts were made to silence the funk, apologies. However, the cackling and snorting will not be apologized for nor shall we apologize for any spewing of beverages. You've been warned. What does the Urban Dictionary say YOUR name means?

"mark it? or market?"

"have you heard of Dirk?"

Audio brought to you by strep and an upper respiratory infection combined with Skype. Nat occasionally sounds like Muttley. Google that if you don't know who it is. This week Jen and Krissy talk job hunting, resume building, and interview skills.

Holy Wow it's a reunion episode! Nat and special guest Chris Steed reunite after 13 years. We talk old days on the truck, and Chris' new life as a nurse. Covid, medical marijuana, shrooms, and LSD. Is there anything we didn't talk about? Forgive our allergies. There is throat clearing, aheming, coughing, and probably some sniffles along the way.

More mental health? You bet your momma's biscuits! We're always down to talk about mental health around here, but please remember, we're patients not professionals. Leann tells us about finally getting a diagnosis and treatment that works for her. Thank you Mary Jane! Also, she gives you the best goodbye we've had yet. You ready for more no limits real talk peppered with spicy language and frequent guffaws that are in fact not a donkey?

The Hulsopples discuss divorce, and how to handle relationships that could be awkward. Family is still family, and that's the way we like it. Ditto. Well said Bruce. It's got everything. Long awkward pauses. Tears. Laughter. Singing. Missed lyrics. A budding silent film star. And well, everlasting friendship that isn't just for the sake of two sweet kids, but because it's like that sometimes.

No! I mean FCS!

Did she just say she hasn't seen Bruce since 'nam?

Baby cousin Erin joins us this week to talk all about education from first hand experience.

Yes, you may hear me munching on chocolate covered peanuts. Blame Krissy. Also, she scares the shit out of everyone flinging her beverage about so she's really on a roll with the sounds this episode!

But in all seriousness, education is the key. The kids are the future. Let's talk about it.

And it's not called Home Ec any more!

No diagnosis? No problem. Logic vs. emotion? Logic every time. Duh. Rob the new brother-in-law tells us about being an undiagnosed adult that is probably on the spectrum, and being the parent of one diagnosed kid, one kid that should have been diagnosed, and one ADHD heavy on the H. What's it like being just different enough to not fit in, but not different enough to get properly noticed?

https://www.rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php

https://www.aspietests.org/raads/

https://psychology-tools.com/test/empathy-quotient

https://embrace-autism.com/cat-q/

Our list of firsts: first sport, first car, first kiss....it gets awkward. No worries, we didn't name names. Except of course Krissy slipped and I had to bleep that shiz out! Gah! After all the guests of the last few weeks, it's just the two of us taking a trip down memory lane. Turns out Cold War is hard to say three times, not necessarily in a row either.

"That escalated quickly!"

"Did the motor drop out?!"

"Mom was like hell to the no."

Story time! Jeffre shares an extraordinary tale of triumphs and fuck ups. This can happen to you. No really. Listen. Grab the tissues. Take a seat. It gets heavy. After thirty years, we don't hold anything back. Nothing is off limits here, and it never was between us anyways. Sex, drugs, music, and a nomadic lifestyle leading to rock bottom and redemption.