Mic'd and Medicated: Unfiltered, Unafraid, and UnExpert
You have thought it. We said it. Out loud. On a microphone. For everyone.Mic'd and Medicated is Caroline and Eva — two married moms in New York City who refuse to pretend everything is fine. Every week they sit on the couch and get into the conversations most women are having in their heads but nowhere else. Marriage. Motherhood. Ambition. Aging. Identity. Politics. Sex. Money. The things you think about at 2AM that you would never say at a dinner party.They overshare on purpose. Because every time they say the thing nobody is supposed to say, someone writes in an...
Motherhood, Marriage, and the Man Who Bought the Gift 32 Minutes Before Dinner
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No guest this week -- just Eva and Caroline, completely unplanned and fully themselves. Caroline spent Mother's Day schlepping to Boston and clocking the timestamp on a gift purchased exactly 32 minutes before dinner. And her dog ate the one piece that makes the entire vacuum-sealed coat bag functional, and in that moment, she understood her marriage perfectly. Their husbands are the hook. They are everything underneath it.
This episode covers the full emotional range of modern motherhood: the Mother's Day receipt audit, Jeremy's stress-test triumph, the case for Shabbat dinner, past-life...
Status or Style? The Birkin, the Bubble, and the Women Who Know the Difference with Jennifer Galante Han
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Our fashion correspondent Jennifer Galante Hahn is back on the couch — and this time we're going deep on the most loaded object in New York City: the Hermès Birkin. What happens when the ultimate status symbol becomes the default? When a teenager at a crepe shop gets excited about her mom's new Birkin and her friends just look back down at their phones? When someone abandons one at a Tribeca play space?Â
Jen, who is the founder of La Volta NYC, a luxury consignment business helping wealthy women rehome their unwa...
She Was Fired for Retweeting a Trans Woman Who Supports Israel | Dr. Logan Levkoff
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Dr. Logan Levkoff has spent her career doing the work most people are too uncomfortable to do — teaching kids and teens about sex, consent, relationships, and their bodies. She's been doing it for over two decades, in some of New York City's most prestigious schools.
On March 16th, she was fired. Not because of anything that happened in a classroom. But because a group of parents objected to her public identity as a proud Zionist, the administration found a pretext to let her go. The smoking gun? A retweet. Written by a...
Spring Cleaning Your Life: Perspective, Underwear & the Art of Winnowing
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What does a drawer full of old underwear have to do with your emotional blind spots? More than you'd think.Â
This week, Caroline and Eva tackle spring cleaning — and quickly realize that it's a perfect metaphor for everything: your closet, your relationships, your mindset, and yes, your lingerie situation.Â
They dig into construal level theory (why it's easier to give advice than take it), the Jewish concept of Seder and order, Marie Kondo's fatal flaw, road rage, meditation, grounding yourself in nature, and why the best perspective sometimes comes from...
Raising Kids in Manhattan: Native New Yorkers, Bat Mitzvah After-Parties & "New York Is My Third Parent" — with Mallory Schultz
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Two NYC moms walk into a couch — one's leaving for Miami, the other's staying — and a third native New Yorker joins them to make it make sense.
This week Eva and Caroline are joined by Mallory Schultz — founder and creative director of luxury event studio House of Mal, former Condé Nast editor (Bon Appétit, Self, Martha Stewart's Everyday Food), and a fourth-generation New Yorker raising her own kids in the city she grew up in.
They get into all of it: what it actually means to raise kids in Manha...
Death, Divorce & Moving: What Your Attachment Style Says About How You Handle Change
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Death, divorce and moving are the three most significant life changes a person can go through. We're not dead. We're not divorced. But one of us is moving to Miami — and apparently that qualifies.
This episode is about why moving is so much harder than it looks. Not the logistics. The psychology. When you move you have to address every single thing you've ever accumulated. Every dress, every dish, every half-filled diary from age nine. And somewhere in all of that stuff is the question: who was I when I bought th...
She Built the Career. Felt Like a Failure Anyway. Now She's Just Getting Started — with Melissa Gellman Weiss
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This week's guest is Melissa Gellman Weiss — Barry's CMO, founder of Re/Gen, and one of the most honest women we've had on the show.
And we mean honest.
Melissa grew up in New Jersey but went to private school in New York City — and still doesn't lead with the NJ part. Her husband took one look at her NYC friends and said he didn't want their kids growing up like that. So they moved to Larchmont. She built a massive career — and spent two weeks a month away from h...
We're Back, We're Unhinged, and One of Us Might Be Moving to Miami
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Season 2 is here — and we have a big reveal that we are absolutely not telling you in the description because we have finally learned something about marketing.
What we will tell you: New York is giving Detroit energy, other cities are looking very sexy right now, and we just paid our taxes so emotions are running high.
This season we are smarter, funnier, and slightly more plugged in than before — which, to be fair, is a low bar. We've added Eva's SAT Word of the Week, Caroline's Favorite Meme of t...
Why Most Podcasts Fail (And How We Made 55 Episodes Anyway)
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We did it. Season 1 of our podcast is officially complete—and somehow, two self-proclaimed “techtards” made it to 55 episodes.
From recording our first episode with no audio to convincing ourselves we understand mics, lighting, editing, and social media…this has been chaos, growth, and a lot of laughs.
In this Season 1 finale, we’re reflecting on:
The highs, the lows, and our favorite mean comments (honestly, some of you are very creative)What we’ve learned about motherhood, work, and showing up onlineHow we’d describe each other (from ChatGPT’s...Can Women Have It All? | Burnout, Trad Wives & Motherhood
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Most women are burnt out trying to do it all—career, family, self—and somehow still feel like they’re failing at every turn. So we have to ask… is “having it all” actually real, or is it the biggest lie we’ve been sold?
In this episode of Mic’d and Medicated, we sit down (again) with Flavia Masson—screenwriter, artist, and a married woman who chose not to have children—to rip apart the pressure women face to be everything to everyone.
Because no matter what you choose, it somehow f...
Pet Peeves, Misophonia & Why Everyone Is Secretly Annoying
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Everyone has pet peeves… we just decided to say ours out loud (hopefully not so loud that we annoy you).
Some of these are minor. Some are completely unhinged. And some might actually be… neurological.
You might be dealing with misophonia—that very real phenomenon where certain sounds (gum smacking, soup slurping, aggressive keyboard typing on airplanesÂ
) instantly trigger your nervous system.
But not all pet peeves are about sound. Some are about something deeper—like sensing inauthenticity, fake happiness, or just… off energy.
As we spira...
Botox, Banter & Being Brilliant with Dr. Marnie Nussbaum
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This week on Mic’d & Medicated, we sit down with Dr. Marnie Nussbaum, the Joan Rivers-meets-Elle Woods of dermatology.Â
From Botox and lip fillers to parenting chaos and midlife confidence, she spills the truth with humor, heart, and unfiltered advice. Get ready to laugh, learn, and finally embrace aging—and yourself—on your own terms.
Whether you’re curious about the science behind cosmetic procedures, juggling motherhood and self-care, or just need a hilarious guide to life in your 40s and 50s, this episode is packed with truths, laughs, and empow...
Family Planning, Adoption & the Question of Legacy with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Laura Fechter
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What does it truly mean to build a family — and what happens when the path isn’t traditional?Â
In this episode of Mic’d & Medicated, clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Fechter who specializes in couples with infertility and exploring adoption joins us on the couch. We unpack the emotional complexities of family planning, infidelity, adoption, cultural identity, and the decision to have — or not have — children.Â
We explore:Â
• The psychological weight behind family planning decisionsÂ
• The emotional realities and open narratives of adoption • Cultural identity and belonging for adopte...
Motherhood Is a Beautiful Mess — Lyss Stern of DivaMoms Tells the Truth
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What does modern motherhood really look like — behind the curated Instagram squares and school pickup smiles?
This week on Mic’d and Medicated, we sit down with Lyss Stern, founder of DivaMoms, for an unfiltered conversation about parenting, ambition, mental health, and raising resilient kids in Manhattan.
We talk about:
• Why most moms secretly feel like they’re failing
 • How vulnerability becomes your greatest superpower
 • The pressure of raising kids in NYC
 • Entrepreneurship and identity beyond motherhood
 • Mental health, menopause & the “what now?” phase
 • Letting go...
“It’s Hormones, Actually.” GLP-1s, Hashimoto’s & Holistic Endocrinology with Dr. Caroline Messer
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Are your hormones actually the problem?
In this episode of Mic’d and Medicated, we sit down with double board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Caroline Messer to break down what’s really going on with hormones, metabolism, weight, mood, and longevity.
We talk about:
• Hashimoto’s and why it often overlaps with celiac disease
 • Lactose intolerance vs. dairy allergy
 • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — what’s safe and what’s outdated fear
 • GLP-1 medications and whether they’re just weight-loss drugs or something bigger
 • The stigma around mental health medicat...
Valentine’s Day: Love, Expectations, Marriage & The Reality of Modern Relationships
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Valentine’s Day: romantic, performative, overrated… or meaningful?
In this episode of the Mic’d and Medicated Podcast, we unpack the real meaning of Valentine’s Day — from its ancient Roman origins to the modern pressures of love, marriage, and social media.
Why do expectations feel higher the longer you’re in a relationship?
 Why does gift-giving create so much pressure?
 And has Valentine’s Day become more about being seen in love than actually feeling connected?
We talk about:
• The history of Valentine’s Day an...
Bruce Blakeman on Fixing New York, Political Civility, and Reviving the American Dream
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In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive and candidate for Governor of New York, for a candid conversation about leadership in deeply polarized times—and what actually works in government.
Bruce shares his professional journey from the private sector to public service and explains why real-world work experience matters in political leadership. We talk about how Nassau County became a model for lowering taxes while improving public safety and job creation, and why Bruce believes those results can be scaled across New York State.
...Life Is Hard — But It Doesn’t Have To Feel That Way (with Dr. Rachel Goldman)
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In this episode of Mic’d & Medicated, Caroline and Eva sit down with psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman to talk about what’s really going on in our heads — and how to make it a little more enjoyable in there.
From self-talk and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to body neutrality, social pressure, and the mental gymnastics of modern life, Dr. Goldman breaks down the mind-body connection in a way that’s practical, relatable, and refreshingly non-judgmental. She also shares insights from her upcoming book and remi...
Manifest, Baby – Ditch resolutions, flirt with the universe
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Resolutions feel like punishment. Manifesting feels like flirting with the universe.
In this episode of Mic’d & Medicated, Caroline and Eva get unexpectedly inspired by The Secret—the idea that your thoughts aren’t just thoughts, they’re magnets. After years of forcing goals, obsessing over outcomes, and turning self-improvement into a personality flaw, they unpack why resolutions seldom work and why manifesting starts in your head.
They break down the law of attraction in a way that’s less crystal-healing cult and more usable lif...
The Fertility Conversation We Should’ve Had at 22
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In this week’s episode, Caroline and Eva are joined by Dr. Jaime Knopman, reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and co-author of Own Your Fertility, for the conversation no one had with us early enough. The truth? Fertility doesn’t fall off a cliff — it slowly declines until one day it suddenly matters a lot.
They dig into egg freezing as empowerment versus false security, how (and when) to talk to our daughters before panic sets in, and why men need to be part of this conversation too. From ambition and delayed adulth...
Vacations Are Just Relocations
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Holiday cards, family trips, screen time, and the illusion of “getting away.” In this episode, Caroline and Eva unpack why traveling with kids is really just a high-cost relocation—with elevated expectations and cortisol levels. You’re basically paying more to be annoyed somewhere else.
Add in NYC’s relentless pressure to leave town during every school break (Africa? Australia? Casual.), the mysterious phenomenon of dads suddenly having “work calls” on Christmas Day (what exactly are they doing—working for Santa?), and the miracle of your husband packing nothing yet somehow having everythin...
Who’s Really Applying to College—The Kids or Their Parents?
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College acceptance used to be simple: a letter in the mail and a proud—but private—celebration. Now? It’s a full-blown production. From merch-filled bed parties and Instagram “opening the email” videos to parents basking in congratulations like they’re the ones who aced the SATs, college admissions have officially entered the twilight zone.Â
Eva and Caroline unpack how the college process has become a multi-year pressure cooker—not just for kids, but for parents chasing validation, bragging rights, and the illusion of control. Who’s really applying to college? When did getting...
Being an Aunt, Not a Parent
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What happens when life doesn’t follow the plan — and you decide not to force it?
Caroline and Eva sit down with Danielle Frank, who pivoted from international film publicist at Miramax, to wine & spirits executive, to author of A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting — a satirical storybook about raising good humans (who are not whiny!) while drinking good wine.Â
Danielle always imagined becoming a mother, but life doesn’t always go according to plan. Rather than becoming a parent, she embraced her role as Aunt “Didi” to her nieces and...
The Highest Art Form: Humor as Armor, Survival, and Style
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Eva and Caroline sit down with Flavia Masson—native New Yorker of Italian and French descent, comedian, fashion girl, and film writer—for a candid, hilarious, and unexpectedly profound conversation about humor.
Flavia opens up about always seeing herself reflected in TV and film characters—think Charlotte from Sex and the City meets Emily in Paris, with a dash of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She has lived in Paris, worked at Chanel, converted to Judaism, and spent time chasing truth (and laughs) as a stand-up comic.
Together, they unpack humor...
From Helicopter to Drone Parenting: How We Lost Perspective
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In this episode, we take a brutally honest look at how parents have gone from letting their kids fend for themselves to literally being drones, on top of their kids' every move. From Life 360 to Apple Tags, and even following our kids to College, we need to stop over-monitoring and start teaching our kids the skills to make their own decisions and the values to know right from wrong. And not just droning, we are snow plowing, aka plowing the road ahead for our kids so they don't even encounter problems, which is...
Lucie Fink on Building a Media Empire and a Family
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Lucie Fink on Building a Media Empire and a Family
Caroline and Eva sit down with Lucie Fink — powerhouse content creator, host, and storyteller to talk about what it takes to build a media brand while the internet is basically exploding in real time. They dive into everything from navigating career pivots during the rise of social media… to raising kids in social media. They also delve deeply into the mother–daughter dynamic and how it shifts, softens, and illuminates once you become a mother yourself. Whether you've followed Lucie for years...
Gratitude Is Hard… But Here’s Why We Try Anyway
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This week, Caroline and Eva try to practice gratitude… and break down how appreciating everyday moments can actually improve your mental and physical health, strengthen your relationships, and even make the chaos of life feel a little lighter.​ Despite all those benefits, they admit that being grateful in marriage and parenting can sometimes feel so damn hard. Maybe the trick is lowering the bar—finding joy in the tiny wins, the almost-wins, and the “well, at least no one cried today” moments.​ If you can separate feeling overwhelmed from what’s actually good, there’s more j...
Why Gentle Parenting Is Breaking Us
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Caroline and Eva discuss their growing frustration with today’s parenting expectations — from over-scheduling kids to using “gentle” language instead of real discipline. They miss the days when kids were allowed to be bored, independent, and a little feral … rather than constantly programmed. Maybe benign neglect wasn’t the worst strategy, and telling your kid to shut the f**k up once in a while won't cause any permanent damage.
Don’t worry, Eva and Caroline would never yell or curse at their kids… except when their kids deserve it. And studies show peo...
From TV Producer to Mom to Stanford Professor with Allison Kluger
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From producing Good Morning America and The View to teaching at Stanford GSB, Allison knows what it means to reinvent yourself. In this episode, she joins Caroline and Eva for a candid conversation about motherhood, career pivots, and the power of authenticity. Allison opens up about surviving a life-altering car accident, enduring nine rounds of IVF, and rebuilding her career on her terms. They explore how to find purpose when life doesn’t go as planned, and why vulnerability might just be your greatest strength. If you’ve ever paused your career, questioned your...
How a Divorce Lawyer Survived Becoming a Widow with 2 Young Kids to Finding Love Again
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Divorce lawyer Jill Spielberg has seen it all — and lived through more than most. She shares how many couples know before they marry, the real reason people get divorced (it’s not money or cheating), and why staying together “for the kids” isn’t always right. Jill also opens up about losing her husband, raising two kids alone, and finding love again. A raw and wise conversation about marriage, loss, and what it really takes to build a lasting partnership.
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Dating in NYC in 2025: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly (Literally)
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Eva and Caroline dive into the wild world of modern dating in New York City with the infamous Murray Hill Guy — the viral voice behind hilarious (and horrifying) dating app stories. From Hinge horror stories to catfishing, ghosting, and first-date politics, this episode is a crash course in NYC dating culture. And the biggest shock of all is how the rules of sex have completely changed. This episode is educational for all!
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The Future of NYC (and Why You Should Care)
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Fresh off their Wall Street Journal feature, Eva and Caroline reflect on the experience and the growing challenges of getting the full story in today’s media landscape. They also sound the alarm about the NYC mayoral race and what’s at stake for the city’s future. The conversation dives into Islamophobia — what it is, how it’s used, and why it can silence important critique of extremist ideologies. It’s an unfiltered talk about identity, power, and why now more than ever, we need to listen, question, and — most importantly — vote. This episode wil...
What the Hell Is Menopause?: On Aging, Hormones, and Chutzpah with Lauren Tetenbaum
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Eva and Caroline sit down with therapist, lawyer, and author Lauren Tetenbaum, whose new book Millennial Menopause shines a light on one of life’s biggest transitions that no one seems to talk about: menopause.Â
Rather than feeling down about aging, Lauren offers practical advice and real solutions to help women feel better—and yes, sexier—as we trade tampons for hormone therapy. From “meno-bellies” and brain fog to SSRIs and HRT, Lauren keeps it real about what’s happening to our bodies and minds. As she puts it, “My collagen is waning, but...
Zionism and Diamonds with Rachie Shnay
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Caroline and Eva sit down with celebrity jeweler Rachie Shnay, whose Mazel collection became a symbol of modern Jewish pride after October 7th, 2023. Always a teacher and the granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors, Rachie shares her commitment to Judaism, the beauty and wisdom of its teachings, what it means to be a good person, and how to keep the memories and traditions alive for the next generation. Whether you come for the jewelry, Yiddish, or Jewish pride, this episode will leave you feeling inspired—and maybe even a little more grounded in who yo...
Why New Yorkers Love to Hate Their City (and Stay Anyway) with Anne Kadet
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Caroline and Eva talk with Anne Kadet, the sharp, witty mind behind the cult Substack Café Anne. Yes, New York City is grittier these days, but Anne shares how she finds beauty and charm in it every single day. From spotting small acts of kindness on the street to savoring a coffee at an outdoor cafe, Anne will inspire you to see the glass half full. While Caroline and Eva rarely leave the UES, Anne makes every day an adventure—she even once spent 24 hours straight riding the NYC subway (and lived to tel...
Food, Mood & the Myth of Moderation: Insights from Dr. Gullo
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Caroline and Eva sit down with world-renowned Celebrity Diet Doctor, best-selling author, psychologist, and behavioral nutritionist Dr. Stephen Gullo. This episode is calorie-free but packed with wisdom and humor. Have you tried (and failed) to lose weight? Dr. Gullo says it's not about willpower or deprivation -- it's about strategy.
He reminds us that laughter is the best medicine: “If you can’t laugh at yourself, you’re probably missing the best joke of the day."
Get ready to rethink your cravings and learn how to teach your brain why it...
Why Don't Men and Women Understand Each Other?
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Caroline and Eva dive into the hilariously different ways men and women communicate, so it's no wonder married couples can’t understand each other. From misinterpreting each other’s words to having starkly different styles of fighting that can be, shall we say, triggering...it's a wonder any woman and man are happily married. Do you weaponize silence? Go to bed angry? Or declare, “I’m not talking about this”? The ladies will have you laughing in stitches while realizing that most fights aren’t deep, existential cracks in your marriage, but rather they’re just...
Are We Raising Kids or Building Résumés?
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From first-day-of-school signs for seniors to balloons for a lost tooth, have we turned every basic milestone into a celebration? Are we focusing on the wrong parts of child-rearing, setting kids up for disappointment when real life doesn't clap for them?Â
Caroline and Eva dive into their own parenting styles and ask: are we raising children for their growth, or to soothe our own egos and fears? What’s the true end goal and are we on track?
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Is Mercury in Your-Anus? Cosmic Shifts, Kindergarten Chaos & NYC Life Reflections
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As summer comes to a close, Eva and Caroline feel a shift—not just in the seasons, but in themselves. With six planets in retrograde, the universe practically demands a check-in. Are we living where and how we’re meant to? Do we stay on autopilot, or pause to ask if there are better ways to build the life we want?
They dive into the big questions—about living in New York, one’s purpose, whether it’s about the journey or the destination (or neither). While they might not seem “woo-woo,” th...
Finding The Courage To Change With Shae Millette and Howard Butt IV | Ep 24
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Are we all just addicts chasing a dopamine hit — whether it's clicking buy now on Amazon or obsessively playing Blockblast? Maybe we're all in constant recovery, trading one vice for a so-called healthier one. In this raw and honest conversation, Shae and Howard share their path to sobriety, how they guide others through it, and why real recovery only works when you do it for yourself. They talk about when the fear of not changing outweighs the fear of changing, and how change moves at the pace of pain. Together, we explore what it...
