A Gentle Reset: Welcoming 2026 opens the new year with reflection, intention, and ease. I share how rest, culture, and quiet moments helped me reset after the holidays along with a softer approach to resolutions and what it really means to begin again without pressure.

A quick dive into why movies are getting shorter, conversations getting lazier, and opinions becoming copy-paste?

This episode exposes the cultural shift toward mental shortcuts and what we’re losing when thinking starts to feel like work.

In this episode, we unravel how the internet didn’t just change how we think; it changed what we believe.

The Situationship Economy: How We’re Emotionally Investing Without Commitment

In this episode, we unpack the modern dating paradox, giving relationship-level energy without the title. From emotional labor to blurred boundaries, we explore why so many of us are “almost together” yet still alone.

Tune in as we break down the psychology, cultural shifts, and silent costs of emotional investment without commitment.

This episode discusses the art of staying calm in the chaos. Where stoicism meets the storm of modern politics and personal power. This episode explores how composure isn’t weakness, but the ultimate form of control in a world fueled by outrage and reaction. Join Mary Lou as she unpacks the psychology of restraint, influence, and the quiet strength that wins when words and tempers fail.

Ever been pushed so far that you finally snapped only to be called the “abuser”? This episode of That’s Debatable, Darling breaks down the hidden cycle of reactive abuse; when emotional reactions to mistreatment are twisted and used against you.

We’ll unpack the psychology behind this pattern, how it plays out in real relationships, and why society is so quick to label women as “crazy” or “toxic.” Expect raw truth, research, and listener stories that’ll make you rethink everything.

A quick dive into... The Loneliness of Women Who Out-Earn Men. When success leads to isolation, we explore why ambitious women often face loneliness when they out-earn men.

Ever wondered why your ex marries the very next person they date? In this episode, we unpack the psychology of timing, love, and why effort doesn't always equal forever.

The practice of dating or marrying ‘up’ socially or financially.

A quick dive into... Friendship Breakups Hurt More Than Romantic Ones

In this episode of That’s Debatable, Darling, Mary Lou unpacks why losing a friend can cut deeper than heartbreak. From shifting life stages to betrayal and drifting apart, she explores the psychology behind friendship breakups and how to heal when someone who once felt like family becomes a stranger.