Hosts Brittany and Charity close out their pilot season with warm holiday toasts, heartfelt gratitude, and an honest look at what they learned. They revisit memorable episodes, celebrate listener connections from around the world, and thank fans for the support.

Planning a short holiday pause, they outline goals for improved production, future guests, and more video content before returning refreshed in the new year. Stay in touch on Instagram (@brittersweet1) during the break, and happy holidays!

In this episode, Brittany and Charity prepare to go home for the holidays, sharing excitement and nerves about family reunions, old tensions, and the pressure of expectations. They talk honestly about identity, judgment, and how the past shows up during holiday gatherings.

They offer practical tips for surviving and enjoying the season—setting boundaries, carving out alone time, stepping outside for walks, and focusing on small joyful moments. The hosts also read an anonymous listener response about a chaotic family Christmas and close with holiday wishes and info on how to connect with the show.

On this episode of The Brittersweet podcast, Britt and Charity prepare for the holidays, digging into painful family dynamics and the hard work of setting boundaries, forgiving, or letting go. 

They share personal stories about anxiety and coping during the holidays, offer advice for handling difficult relatives, and invite listeners to send in their own family drama and holiday tales. They also spend some time discussing last week's unexpected hiatus, with a surprise tie-in to this episode's theme.

The final fright of Brittersweet’s Spooky Season Series is here, and it’s not ghosts, ghouls, or chainsaws that have us screaming. It’s the what-ifs.

Join Britt and Charity as they pour a drink (or three) and unpack the fear of the unknown, from Jaws and unseen monsters to real-life horrors like change, loss of control, and the brain’s talent for filling in the blanks. Expect simmer pots, self-talk, and a few nervous laughs as they ask the scariest question of all: what if it all turns out fine?

Charity and Britt dive into the fear of judgment—how social media amplifies how we judge others, why strangers’ opinions feel so powerful, and the ways we judge ourselves more than anyone else.

They share personal stories about body image, being "too much," and the professional expectations of women in the workplace, then offer a hopeful takeaway: practice self-acceptance and remember life is a choose-your-own-adventure.

The celebrations continue for Brittany and Charity in this next episode of The Spooky Season series.  Listeners are invited to try a purple "Drunk Witch" cocktail (boozy or mocktail) as the hosts swap stories about real phobias.  This is an episode that goes off the rails in the best possible way.  Tune in to see how your hosts find a way to discuss cockroaches, Rankin and Bass, and Howard the Duck, among other things, all in less than 40 minutes.

Charity also gives a quick dating update inspired by "ovulation anxiety" and how it has affected dating urges.  The episode wraps with a look at the topic for next week's episode, the fear of judgment.

Brittany and Charity dive into their fear of reality during episode one of their Spooky Season series, exploring how vivid imaginations and fantasy can both uplift and derail their lives.

They share personal stories from preschool mishaps to adult unrealistic expectations, and discuss mindfulness and the continuous work of balancing creativity with responsibility.

Hosts Charity and Brittany discuss the hard parts of friendship: feeling triggered by friends' success, getting stuck in comparison, and expecting people to show up in the ways we imagine.

They emphasize asking "why" before assuming, honest communication, accepting that friendships have seasons, and being kinder and more authentic with one another.

The episode ends with a preview of the Spooky Season series in October about different fears, including the fear of reality.

In the tenth episode of the Brittersweet Podcast, Charity shares honest and real stories about living with anxiety and panic disorder, including diagnosis, panic attacks, and the effects of trauma. Your hosts discuss therapy, medications, and practical coping tools like box breathing, grounding, and removing yourself from triggering situations.

The episode offers honest encouragement to seek help, highlights the ups and downs, and reminds listeners they are worth the fight.

In this lively episode of Brittersweet, Britt and Charity discuss "dating your friends" and turning ordinary hangouts into intentional, romantic-feeling experiences. They share personal stories, fall and Halloween date ideas (movies, pumpkin patches, cozy dinners), and why female friendships are essential nervous system medicine. Expect tips on thoughtful gestures, surprise outings, and how to keep romance in your life outside of partnered relationships.

Join them for warm, funny conversation about self-romancing, meaningful rituals with friends, and upcoming episodes about anxiety and further topics in the Dating After Divorce series.