As each day goes by, we are all living in a world that gets weirder, more confusing, and infinitely more stressful. And, boundaries during this time are much more than staying six feet apart. As our new reality sets in, we all need to begin to understand what that means for our personal and professional relationships.

In the second quarantine induced episode, Dez and Tammy look at why we’re all reacting the way we are and how to manage those reactions so you can maybe get out of this situation with your relationships and professional obligations semi-intact. Because, let’s be real, nothing is going back to normal.

Back from an unexpected hiatus for an unexpected episode, Dez and Tammy talk about coping skills to navigate some of the most unexpected circumstances ever. For so many who work as entrepreneurs or in small businesses, times feel uncertain and stressful AF—more than any of us can remember. Here are a few things you can do to get through it.

This episode is for anyone who has left a meeting, ended a project, or been in a situation where you felt like it couldn’t have gone worse. After all, sometimes things don’t go according to plan, and sometimes they go worse than you could even imagine. What do you do then? As a followup to the previous episode, Dez and Tammy chat through Tammy’s experience with a large work presentation that went a direction absolutely no one saw coming. We break down the process of how to get through the initial shock, how to process emotions, and how to manage negative outcomes in a professional way that can pave the road for future growth.

Whether you have a corporate gig, are an entrepreneur, or some combination of the two, there will come a time when a project comes up that you care deeply about; and for as exciting as that is, it can also feel too big and terrifying. This week, Dez and Tammy talk about walking through that process and how to navigate the difficult thoughts and emotions that can come along even when something is positive.

This week, Dez and Tammy welcome a special surprise guest, and Dez drops a surprise on everyone about a very big life change happening and you won’t believe their reactions. In this episode we’re covering how to know when you’re ready to make a big change, things to think about, and how to jump in because in many cases it will never be the right time, but it may just be perfect.

The holidays can be a time of fun and joy but for so many there’s a thousand added pressures and tasks. And if you're not so thrilled about it all, you're not alone. In this special holiday inspired episode, Dez and Tammy talk about how to manage the anxiety and overwhelmed feelings that come with navigating the added pressures of holiday expectations-whether they’re from yourself, your family, or society as a whole so you can find some moments to enjoy the season, however that looks for you.

In this special season opener episode, Dez and Tammy set the tone for the new season. This episode the two discuss transitions in life, your brand, work, and how to navigate being multi passionate and driven while not getting burnt out. We’re also talking about why trusting the process of burnout is important if and when it happens and why goals may actually be hurting your progress.

In this episode, Dez talks about fear and not only how it can derail your progress but also the lessons that can be learned by listening to the fear. You’ll learn how to use fear as a guiding light as you progress in growing your brand and business, how to make fear a little less scary, and one of the most important things to remember when you’re scared of putting your content or products out into the world.

In this interim episode, Dez dives into three key mistakes the Sugar and Spikes team made over the last two seasons and discusses in detail what to watch out for so you don’t let mistakes keep you from rallying and how to process the lessons learned in a way that helps you rise up stronger than before.

This episode is for you if you find yourself dwelling on things you think you “should have” done and know that mindset is keeping you from doing things you want to do