Back from a little "work-cation", Patty and Sally catch up and see what's waiting for them in their email and voicemail inbox.

Toxic people and relationships...Sally likes to define them as healthy or unhealthy. The word toxic in this episode will be reserved for mentally ill people, those with destructive behavior who not seeking out proper treatment.

Our first guest is here to help us discuss breakdowns and how they can lead to much needed A-HA moments! Cristina Schooler is the founder of Rooted Method, a “rewinding” bridge that helps women connect with nature and remember heir intuitive guides. At the core of The Rooted Method is a community exploring ways tp tap into our most limitless and expansive selves, through group coaching & mentorship, retreats, community events and The Austin Rewild Festival. They have in-person, online and hybrid programs available throughout the year.

Sally doesn’t like the movie You’ve Got Mail, but we have no idea what to call the episodes where we dig through our unanswered emails, responding and looking for inspiration for future episode topics. Suggestions welcome!

Sally got a haircut and Patty is grumpily eating all the ice cream. In this episode, you'll get a good rundown of talk therapy, what it is, why do it, how to find the right therapist, what to expect and more.

This week is all about people pleasing! The fear of conflict, abandonment and causing suffering and how these keep us from making decisions, knowing or communicating our wants and needs to others. If you're relying on mind reading to get your needs met, you're fucked! Practice saying NO.

Patty and Sally discuss loneliness, why we feel it and how it can differ from the gratification of aloneness. They also dive into attachment theory, fear of abandonment and more. You can look forward to many sound effects on this episode as well. Enjoy!

When and how does envy show up? Comparison and gratitude. Society's beauty standards and allowances for women's emotions. Suppressing feelings and physical ailments. Our first voicemail, and grieving the loss of an experience.

Everyone has secrets. Hopefully yours are not eating you alive. If they are, find someone you can talk to, or write them down in a journal and burn the pages!

People who grew up with unconditional love tend to be able to make mistakes more freely. Those with more childhood trauma and mixed messages from their caregivers have a harder time making mistakes.