Are men and women capable of being “just friends”?

We explore attraction without obligation, discipline over impulse, and the difference between desire and decision. Crystal shares her experience with male friendships that stayed platonic. Stephane challenge the idea that attraction automatically means something has to happen. Because maybe maturity isn’t about pretending attraction doesn’t exist —maybe it’s about mastering it.

Why does everything feel urgent… yet nothing feels important?

In this episode, we unpack the tension between urgency and intention. In a world that constantly demands our attention, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and distracted. But what happens when you know exactly what you’re building?

Crystal shares her perspective on working two jobs, moving at a relentless pace, and making intentional sacrifices — not because everything is chaotic, but because everything is connected to a larger vision.

We explore the difference between reacting to noise and moving with purpose.

Is everything urgent?

Or does it only feel that way when we lose sight of the bigger picture?

If you’ve ever felt busy but unsure if it’s meaningful — this conversation is for you.

Everyone wants Trust.

Everyone wants  Certainty.

 But when you can't have both- what do you pick?

 Episode 4 explore why this hits a nerve and what it reveals  about relationships, survival, and belief. 

Who are we?

A loaded question—but a necessary one.

We’re your fellow Wholesome Menaces. Just like you.

Moms. Dads. Siblings. Adults out here doing our best.

We’re navigating life in real time—love, failure, faith, relationships, money, growth—all of it. Not as experts, but in community, learning out loud.

In this minisode, we briefly unpack our origin story: how we came together, and how we became your favorite Wholesome Menaces.

In this Episode Crystal, Rissa and Stephane take on one of the biggest questions in modern relationships.  Marriage: Is It worth it? 

 In 2026, we drop the fairytales or the delusions around the pinnacle goal of romantic relationships and are convinced, marriage is a worthy ideal but not for the reasons people usually give.  

In this episode, we unpack a question that quietly defines modern dating: do the rules of dating still matter or we better off going with the flow?

This week's conversation challenges the idea that undefined relationships are neutral, exposing the cost of ambiguity and asks whether rules are restrictive or freeing. 

In reality whether you set terms or not - a decision is being made. 

What actually makes attraction collapse into disgust? In this episode of Wholesome Menace, we examine the ick- that instant shift where desire gives way to aversion, and what once felt intimate suddenly feels intolerable. 

Welcome to Wholesome Menace.  This mini-episode introduces  the heart, vision and mindset behind the show.  Hosted by Crys Marie, Stephane and Rissa Lynn, this podcast exists for people who are tired of surface-level conversations and performative positivity. We talk, we laugh, we expose our own contradictions and grow in understanding  and accountability. We hope you enjoy this sneak peak and  as always Stay Wholesome but don't forget to be a Menace.