Healthcare might be the only job where someone can assault you…and five minutes later, you’re expected to walk back into their room and ask them to rate their pain.

In this episode of Side Quest Mamas, we’re talking about the uncomfortable reality of violence against healthcare workers—and the culture that has somehow normalized abuse as “part of the job.”

We get into the complicated stuff, too. Patients can be scared, confused, intoxicated, mentally ill, cognitively impaired, in tremendous pain, or genuinely unable to control their behavior. They still deserve appropriate medical care.

But understanding why someone behaves violently doesn’t mean the people caring for them should have to absorb the violence.

Where is the line between compassion and self-protection? Why should an employee who has just been assaulted be expected to continue directly caring for the person who assaulted them? And why have healthcare workers become so accustomed to threats, harassment, spitting, grabbing, hitting, and abuse that sometimes we barely even acknowledge it anymore?

We’re not asking anyone to stop caring about patients.

We’re asking healthcare systems—and society—to remember that the people taking care of those patients are human, too.

You can provide compassionate care and still have boundaries.

Because getting punched should never be part of the job description.

How do you know when someone genuinely needs help—and when they’re taking advantage of your kindness? In this episode, we get into the messy gray area between having faith in people, protecting yourself, setting boundaries, and still being a decent human being.

Because sometimes people really do need help. Sometimes people manipulate kindness. And sometimes… we have absolutely no way of knowing which one we’re dealing with.

So where do we draw the line? Can we protect ourselves without becoming cynical? And does getting taken advantage of once mean we should stop being kind altogether?

Grab your emotional-support beverage and come figure it out with us. ❤️‍🔥

We spent our adult money living out our teenage dreams, and HOLY SHIT, was it worth it. 😂

From the music and nostalgia to the outfits, chaos, and that surreal moment when you realize little teenage you is finally getting the night she always dreamed about.

Because getting older doesn’t mean growing up completely. Sometimes you just need to scream the songs, dance like nobody’s watching, and let your inner teenager have her moment. ❤️

Is it destiny, synchronicity, or just really good dumb luck? 🤔

We’re picking up where we left off with reincarnation and diving into the strange ways positivity, dopamine, patterns, and human connection might shape the paths we take. We explore the power of three, the degrees of separation between strangers, and those bizarre moments when someone enters your life at exactly the right time.

Are we all connected? Are we creating our own ripple effects? Or is the universe just messing with us?

Come down the rabbit hole with us. 🌀

What happens when you start pulling on one little thread… and suddenly you’ve fallen headfirst down the rabbit hole?

In this episode of Side Quest, we’re exploring some of our favorite “Okay, but WHAT IF…?” questions — interdimensional travel, déjà vu, karma, out-of-body experiences, reincarnation, past lives, and the possibility that this isn’t our first time doing this whole life thing.

We share our own experiences, weird moments, beliefs, and theories along the way — some that make us question reality, some that make us question ourselves, and some that probably should have stayed in the “do not disturb” section of the universe. 😂

Is déjà vu a glitch in the Matrix? Are we carrying pieces of other lifetimes with us? Could consciousness exist somewhere beyond the body? Does karma actually keep receipts? And if we really have lived before… why did nobody give us the memo?!

No definitive answers. No pretending we have it all figured out. Just two friends wandering through some seriously strange rabbit holes, sharing what we've experienced, laughing at the absurdity of existence, and enjoying the journey.

Grab your flashlight. Check your timeline. And whatever you do… don’t follow the rabbit.

Or, you know… absolutely follow the rabbit. 🐇✨

Have people forgotten how to people?

In this episode of Side Quest Mamas, we’re diving headfirst into the strange reality that seems to be unfolding around us: people are ruder, more impatient, more self-absorbed, and somehow operating on what feels like full NPC mode.

From strangers acting like basic manners are an optional DLC, to people staring through you while they scroll, drive, shop, work, and exist in their own little digital bubbles, we have questions. When did everyone stop saying excuse me? When did common courtesy become a rare achievement? And why does it sometimes feel like we’re surrounded by characters who are just waiting for someone to activate their dialogue tree?

Maybe it’s Main Character Syndrome. Maybe it’s burnout. Maybe technology has rewired the way we interact with each other. Maybe we’re all just tired and slightly feral.

Or… maybe the NPCs are glitching.

We’re talking entitlement, rudeness, social autopilot, the loss of basic human interaction, and the increasingly bizarre feeling that everyone thinks they’re the main character in a world full of background characters.

Grab your controller, watch out for random encounters, and try not to rage-quit humanity.

Because apparently, manners are a side quest now.

Ever notice how life is full of contradictions? In this episode, we dive into some of the most fascinating paradoxes (from the funny to the mind-bending) and, naturally, each one sends us spiraling into stories from our own lives. Somewhere between philosophical questions, questionable life choices, and our usual unfiltered chaos, we completely lose the plot... and honestly, that's where the magic happens. If you've ever gone down a conversational rabbit hole with your best friend, this episode will feel like home.

From heroin chic to body positivity, the beauty standards of the '90s and early 2000s left a mark on an entire generation. In this episode, we take a walk down memory lane and unpack the impossible body image ideals we grew up with, the diet culture, low-rise jeans, magazine covers, celebrity scrutiny, and the constant pressure to be smaller.

We talk about how those messages shaped the way we saw ourselves, how today's trends compare, and whether we've really come as far as we think. It's an honest, funny, and sometimes uncomfortable conversation about learning to unlearn decades of unrealistic expectations and finding confidence in the bodies we have now.

Because surviving the '90s beauty standards deserves its own support group.

What happens when two LARP-loving, fantasy-obsessed besties ask the completely reasonable question: "What if we started a cult?" (Relax, it's definitely a guild. Our imaginary lawyer made us say that.)

This week, we're building the world's most wholesome "cult," complete with character classes, ridiculous guild rules, sacred snacks, side quests, chaotic good energy, and enough tabletop nerdiness to make your inner goblin feel seen. Grab your dice, your favorite bowl, and your emotional support cloak, we're rolling for initiative on the most unhinged episode yet.

May your rolls be high, your snacks plentiful, your bowls never empty, and may you leave every tavern better than you found it.

What does it actually mean to be a girls' girl? Jenn and Kellie dive into the good, the bad, and the downright petty, sharing stories about friendship, competition, jealousy, and the women who've had their backs when they needed it most. From bathroom compliments to "girl jail" offenses, this episode is equal parts chaotic, hilarious, and honest. Grab your favorite snack and join the conversation, because supporting women should be more than just a hashtag.