Road rage doesn’t always look like yelling or flipping someone off. Sometimes it’s the running commentary in your head, the tight jaw, the way traffic sneaks into your nervous system before you even realize it.

In this episode of Squeeze Limes, Robin and Tyler unpack everyday road rage, the quiet kind, the funny kind, the kind that feels harmless but still costs you energy. They talk about why being in a car can make us forget our humanity, how negative self-talk sneaks in when things don’t go our way, and what happens when you choose curiosity, humor, or kindness instead.

This isn’t about being zen in the fast lane or pretending traffic doesn’t suck. It’s about noticing where your reactions come from, deciding what’s worth carrying, and finding a lighter way to move through daily frustration, on the road and everywhere else.

Because the goal isn’t just getting there. It’s arriving without your nervous system fried.

Community isn’t just the people who show up when it’s easy.
It’s the people who show up when it’s inconvenient, awkward, or unglamorous.

In this episode, we talk about why real community feels harder to find than it used to and what it actually looks like to build one in today’s individualistic world. From grief and generational shifts to neighbors who don’t knock and friends who do, we unpack how connection has quietly eroded and what it asks of us now.

We reflect on loss, including the passing of Bob Weir, and how music, memory, and shared experiences shape belonging. We talk about meal trains, showing up after the initial crisis passes, and the difference between healthy boundaries and opting out of care altogether.

This conversation is about giving and receiving without keeping score. About getting off your phone, making eye contact, asking real questions, and letting people help you. About becoming the kind of person who builds the village instead of waiting for one to appear.

If you’ve been feeling lonely, disconnected, or quietly craving deeper support, this episode is an invitation to look at how community actually works and how to start creating it where you are.

What does it look like to build a life that truly works, in your career and at home?

In this episode, we sit down with Christine Sandman Stone, a leadership advisor, founder of Deliver At Scale, and mom of four who has spent decades leading teams at global companies and writing about what it really takes to manage people and priorities well. As the author of The Parent Track and The Modern Management Mentor, Christine brings a rare blend of lived experience and practical insight into the conversation.

She shares the mindset that shaped her leadership and parenting, why focusing on one meaningful goal can unlock clarity across every part of life, and how working parents can lead with intention, confidence, and purpose — without overcomplicating it.

This episode is an invitation to move beyond “fine” and into a more grounded, intentional way of working, parenting, and living, one that supports growth at home and beyond.

January is a pressure cooker.

The holidays are over, the noise dies down, and suddenly you’re face-to-face with your relationship, or the reality of being single. In this episode, we talk about why January is peak breakup season, why loneliness feels louder in winter, and why dating during this time can feel equal parts hopeful and exhausting.

We get into coupling season, uncoupling season, and everything in between. From dating apps and chance encounters to rejection, self-respect, and putting yourself out there without abandoning your boundaries. We talk honestly about why rushing intimacy can short-circuit connection, how communication builds real compatibility, and why protecting your energy matters more than filling the silence.

If you’re single and craving connection, questioning a relationship, or navigating dating fatigue, this conversation is a reminder that nothing is wrong with you. You’re not late, you’re not failing, and you’re not alone.

Sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your person. That’s not a flaw, it’s part of the process.

It’s January 1st, and instead of resolutions, we’re talking about something quieter — and more honest.

In this New Year’s episode, we unpack why starting fresh doesn’t have to mean starting over, how resolutions can sometimes set us up to fail, and what it really looks like to set intentions that actually stick. From SMART goals and habit stacking to Dry January, hustle culture, and the pressure to always be “doing more,” we slow the whole thing down.

We talk about presence, reflection, gratitude, and why honoring what you’ve already lived matters just as much as planning what’s next. There’s laughter, real-life examples, a few Midwest truths, and a short guided breath to help you land right where you are.

No hype. No reinvention.

Just a reminder that every day is a gift — and that’s more than enough to begin.

This episode starts with a baby on the mic and ends with a whole new chapter cracking open.

Tyler brings her daughter, Dylan, into the room, then drops a surprise that sends Robin straight into tears — baby number two is on the way. What unfolds is a raw, funny, deeply honest conversation about pregnancy the second time around, nesting energy, superstition, fear, excitement, and how your relationship to all of it changes once you’ve been here before.

We talk about the physical realities of pregnancy, the pressure people love to project onto expectant parents, and why second-time moms often feel both more grounded and more exposed. From registries and baby showers to Jewish traditions and boundary-setting, this episode holds space for the joy and the anxiety that coexist when you’re growing a human.

If you’re pregnant, parenting, thinking about another baby, or just navigating a season where everyone has an opinion — this one’s for you.

Because pregnancy isn’t just beautiful or terrifying or magical.

It’s all of it, at the same damn time.

People-pleasing looks soft on the surface, but underneath it’s a slow leak — draining your confidence, your voice, your identity. In this episode, we crack open what we call the “please disease” — that reflex to say yes when every part of you is whispering please, not again.

We talk about why so many adults freeze at the thought of asking for what they need, how fear of rejection rewires relationships, and what happens when “being agreeable” becomes your whole personality. Because it’s not just dating or work or family… it’s everywhere, and it’s exhausting.

Robin breaks down the psychology (and the paralysis) behind chronic pleasing. Tyler calls out the real-world moments where losing your voice turns into losing yourself. Together, we get into the messy middle — the part where you finally learn how to advocate, communicate and choose yourself without apologizing.

If you’ve ever said yes to keep the peace, swallowed your needs to feel loved, or stayed quiet because speaking up felt dangerous… this one’s your mirror.

You’ll learn:
• Why people-pleasers fear rejection more than discomfort
• The subtle ways relationships become one-sided
• How to recognize passive-aggressive pleasing
• Scripts and tools to advocate for what you actually want
• How self-worth rewires communication
• The first small step toward being more assertive — even if your voice shakes

Your life is good. But it gets a whole lot juicier when you stop shrinking to keep the room comfortable.

Negative self-talk is sneaky. One “I can’t,” one “I’m sorry,” one “I’m so stupid” feels small, but your brain treats it like truth. And the research-backed reality is brutal — it takes a hundred positive messages to undo one negative one.

In this episode, we break down the everyday language that drains your confidence and the tiny mindset shifts that actually rewire your brain. From flipping “I can’t” into something doable, to replacing habitual apologies, to modeling real self-respect for your kids, we’re talking about the words that quietly shape your life and the ones that set you free.

You’ll learn:
• How negative self-talk forms real mental habits
• The fastest way to shift from negative to neutral when positivity feels fake
• Why “I’m sorry” is secretly an anxiety sentence you don’t need anymore
• How generational language patterns impact confidence, connection and self-worth
• The simple daily reframe that stops spiraling thoughts before they take over

If you’re ready to feel clearer, lighter and more in control of your inner world, this episode gives you real tools — no gurus, no sugar, just raw, usable language shifts that help you live with more flavor and less fear.

Hollywood producer and creative innovator Cheryl Bayer joins Squeeze Limes to talk about reinvention, storytelling, and the future of learning. Cheryl helped bring iconic shows like In Living Color, Sex and the City, Malcolm in the Middle, and Family Guy to life before shifting into edtech, AI, and augmented reality to change how kids learn and how classrooms connect.

In this conversation, Cheryl breaks down creative risk-taking, building community, co-parenting with respect, and why emotional intelligence matters in both Hollywood and education. She shares practical insight on staying open, trusting your intuition, and navigating change at any age.

If you're interested in creative leadership, women in media, AI in education, AR for learning, parenting, or how to pivot your life with purpose, this episode gives clear, human, grounded takeaways that you can apply immediately.

If you have ever had a stranger grab your pregnant belly, stroke your baby’s cheeks or tell you their three day birth horror story in the cereal aisle, this one is for you. On this Thanksgiving release we talk about why people lose their minds around pregnant women and babies, why “just you wait” culture is so toxic and how to protect your peace without apologizing.

From pregnancy boundaries and consent to the pressure to “bounce back” after birth, we share raw stories about body comments, postpartum expectations and what it really feels like when your hormones, your jeans and your sleep schedule are all in shambles. You will hear real talk on people pleasing, saying “please don’t touch my child,” and how to set limits when someone’s “cute” behavior makes your skin crawl.

Then we flip into the good stuff: the wild, sacred parts of motherhood and grandmotherhood that make all the hard nights worth it. Robin opens up about becoming a grandma, checking on her daughter before rushing to the baby and what unconditional love across three generations actually looks like. Tyler shares the shock of co-parenting, learning to release control with her husband and the deep gratitude she feels for the mom who showed up, cooked, cleaned and held her while she healed.

If you are a new mom, expecting, a hopeful grandparent or just someone reflecting on family this Thanksgiving, this episode will help you feel less alone and more grateful for the people who handle your body and your heart with care. Listen for a mother daughter conversation on pregnancy boundaries, postpartum body image, co-parenting, grandparents, Thanksgiving gratitude and what it means to raise and love a child in a way that feels real, not perfect.