This morning we get into a Hard Topic Tuesday that a lot of empathetic people might recognize: taking on other people’s problems like they’re our own.

When someone we care about is struggling, it’s easy to slide from caring… into carrying. We talk about the subtle ways this shows up in relationships, work, and family — and how many of us quietly pick up emotional weight that was never actually ours to hold.

I share a simple way to notice when it’s happening, one question that can help you put the “backpack” back down, and what you can do with the energy you get back when you stop trying to solve everyone else’s life.

If you’re someone who listens deeply, cares a lot, and sometimes feels emotionally drained by other people’s situations — this conversation might hit home.

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This episode is a little different… and a little more honest than I expected.

I went to Bockfest here in Cincinnati — one of those events that reminds you how special this city and its traditions really are. I was excited all day to go, soak it in, and be part of it.

But on the drive home, something unexpected happened. I cried.

Not because anything went wrong — but because I realized this season of life and career transition isn’t unfolding the way I imagined it would. And sometimes those feelings sneak up on you in the quiet moments after the fun.

So this episode turned into a real-time reflection on transitions, expectations, and what it feels like when life looks different than the plan.

Also… big update: the show now has video. 🎥 It's not perfect, but let me know your thoughts!!
We’re experimenting and evolving over here.

If you’re navigating change, feeling a little emotional about where you are vs. where you thought you’d be — this one might feel like company.

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Have you ever noticed how differently girls and boys communicate? Girls tend to talk things through, replay conversations, and process emotions together. Boys often keep things simple, direct, and a lot less… analyzed. In this episode, Tiff reflects on the funny and fascinating differences between girlhood and boyhood communication — and what those differences reveal about how we connect, process life, and show up for each other. Happy Friday!

Bockfest weekend in Cincinnati always delivers — and this year was no exception. Today we’re debriefing the chaos, the beer, the baby goat yelling competition (yes, that’s a real thing… and also where I accidentally met my boyfriend). It’s proof that sometimes the most random Cincinnati traditions can lead to the most unexpected love stories.

We also unpack the new Gen Z word that apparently everyone is saying now — and decide whether it’s something we should adopt… or respectfully leave to the youth.

And just when the weekend felt wrapped up nice and tidy, a very dramatic Cincinnati thunderstorm rolled in like it had something to say.

Basically: Bockfest recaps, weird traditions, new slang, surprise weather, and the reminder that you never really know what a weekend in Cincinnati might bring.

https://www.today.com/parents/teens/mogging-meaning-slang-rcna260953

https://www.bockfest.com/

Today we’re talking about something I’ve gotten pretty comfortable with over the years: doing things solo in Cincinnati. I share a few of my favorite tips for getting out in the city on your own — whether that’s grabbing coffee, trying something new, or learning how to enjoy your own company a little more.

We also get into a new development in the lawsuit involving Ticketmaster and Live Nation — and what it could mean for the future of buying concert tickets and going to live shows.

Quick heads up: the “This Morning headquarters” is currently under construction, so the audio might sound a little different than usual. Thanks for rolling with me while things get dialed in over here.

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What would make your 10-year-old self really excited?

Today we’re revisiting a topic from last week talking about the small, specific things that would’ve felt like magic back then. For me? A tie-dye T-shirt I bought on a whim last year — the kind we made at home for my surprise 10th birthday party. And somehow, buying one as an adult felt like a full-circle moment I didn’t see coming.

I asked you (especially my Cincinnati people) to send voice notes, and you did. We hear from listeners about the jobs, apartments, routines, freedoms, and tiny wins that would’ve absolutely blown their 10-year-old minds.

And we chat about the 4th Street Bridge —RIP

It’s thoughtful, local, and a little playful.

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This morning we’re talking about Cincinnati doing its classic “is it winter or spring?” thing, the outfits none of us got right because of this weather, and the moments from the SAG Awards that had everyone texting their group chats. We’ll also mentally prepare for daylight saving time this weekend (why is it already here?), and I’ll give you one small thing to look forward to so your brain has something good to hold onto. If you want company, press play.

Today we’re asking the question that quietly lives in all of our brains at least once a day: am I doing this right? From career choices to friendships to folding fitted sheets (??), we talk about the weird pressure to get life “correct,” why nobody actually knows what they’re doing, and how maybe the point is just to keep showing up anyway. Light, honest, a little chaotic — and a reminder that you’re probably doing better than you think.

Today I’m saying goodbye to my Traveling with Tiff era and heading back to Cincy. I share a few things I learned on the road, including the one question that’s been keeping me grounded lately: What in your life right now would make your 10-year-old self lose her mind?

Today’s episode is a little life math. We’re talking PEMDAS, why my operations are clearly out of order (which may explain why I’m always late), 6 everyday habits that might be draining your energy, and a quick check-in with our snowy friends up north. If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or slightly behind… you’re not alone. Press play.

https://www.realsimple.com/habits-draining-your-energy-11903603