Bestie Case Scenario

If you've ever wondered whether that friend who only calls when they need something is actually a friend at all, or if you're tired of being the one who always initiates plans, this episode is your friendship reality check.

Today we're diving deep into the red flags and green flags of adult friendships. Because let's be honest, making and maintaining friendships as adults is hard enough without wasting time on people who drain your energy or take advantage of your kindness! We're talking about everything from one-sided relationships to energy vampires, and why some friendships deserve to...

If you've ever found yourself scrolling through social media thinking "relationship goals" or feeling like your partnership doesn't measure up to the perfectly curated couples online, this episode is your reality check, and your permission to stop falling for the trap.

Today we're diving deep into the "couple goals" phenomenon that's setting relationships up for failure. We're talking about how those perfectly staged photos and captions are creating unrealistic expectations that destroy real intimacy and connection. From the 600 photos it takes to get that "candid" moment to the fights that happen right before the camera clicks, we're...

If you've ever watched an adult completely ignore a child standing right next to them or force a kid to hug someone they clearly don't want to touch, this episode is going to hit you right in the heart, and maybe make you rethink how you interact with the little humans in your life.

Today we're diving into something that might seem obvious but is surprisingly revolutionary: treating kids like actual people. We're talking about respecting children's boundaries, acknowledging their existence in conversations, and understanding that they have real thoughts, feelings, and valid opinions, even when they're...

Grief doesn't follow any rules, and it's really just love with nowhere to go. But nobody tells you how to navigate those waves when they hit you in the middle of Target 3 years later.

Today's episode is deeply personal as we honor Grief Awareness Day by sharing our own stories of loss, caregiving, and the messy reality of grief that doesn't fit into neat stages or timelines. We're talking about the kind of grief that ambushes you, the guilt that comes with feeling relieved when someone's suffering ends, and why checking on your friends a month after...

We hit 250+ downloads, so we're celebrating the only way we know how—with a completely unhinged rant session about our most unpopular opinions.

In today’s episode, Irene and I are diving deep into the things that make us absolute weirdos, starting with the guy who licked his car window at a stoplight this morning (yes, really) and ending with why we think you're all wrong about peanut butter cups and cherry flavoring. We're covering everything from why I think pigs aren't cute and Irene thinks fall is overrated. Prepare to disagree with us and tell us all...

We're calling this episode "How We Don’t End Up on Dateline" because as women, we live with a constant hypervigilance that men just don't have to think about. Today, we're getting real about the safety strategies that have become second nature to us.

In today’s episode, Irene and I are sharing some heavy but important stories about the realities women face every day. I'm opening up about a terrifying stalking situation, and Irene is sharing her experience with workplace sexual harassment when she was only 19 years old. These aren't easy stories to tell, but they illu...

We just got back from Vegas where we saw the Coldplay jumbotron cheating scandal blow up in real time. It got us talking about something we don't discuss enough: other people's choices are not your responsibility.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into why we need to stop taking ownership of other people's bad decisions. Whether it's infidelity, workplace abuse, or childhood trauma from neglectful parents, we're breaking down why victim-blaming needs to stop and how to protect your peace when someone else's choices affect your life.

I'm sharing a personal story about being ghos...

We just got back from Vegas where we saw the Coldplay jumbotron cheating scandal blow up in real time. It got us talking about something we don't discuss enough: other people's choices are not your responsibility.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into why we need to stop taking ownership of other people's bad decisions. Whether it's infidelity, workplace abuse, or childhood trauma from neglectful parents, we're breaking down why victim-blaming needs to stop and how to protect your peace when someone else's choices affect your life.

I'm sharing a personal story about being ghos...

We live in a world where everyone has an opinion about everything! Whether it’s your hair, your choices, your life - most people feel entitled to share it whether you asked or not.

In today's episode, we’re doing a deep dive into the opinion trap that's costing us our sense of self and authentic happiness. Rachels getting real about someone's unsolicited opinion that sent her spiraling into self-doubt. Why do we care so much about what other people think? Why is it so easy to let them steal our peace?

From the dreaded "mom...

We all have those moments when someone stands too close in line, chews with their mouth open, or gives our heartfelt birthday post nothing but a thumbs up—and sometimes we just need to complain about it.

In today’s episode, Irene and I dive into the therapeutic art of complaining and why having a safe space to vent is crucial for your mental health and relationships. From personal space violators to loud phone talkers, we're sharing our top three complaints and exploring the difference between healthy venting and toxic complaining that drives everyone away.

What happens when two complete opposites, a blonde and a brunette, a married mom and a single entrepreneur, a boho spirit and a classic preppy—meet at church and become ride-or-die besties for over a decade?

Welcome to the very first episode of Bestie Case Scenario, where Rachel and Irene take you back to August 2011 when "Rolling in the Deep" was topping the charts and two women desperately needing friendship found exactly what they were praying for. From Rachel's prayer for "some Christian friends" (which she immediately regretted) to Irene's feral cat approach to human in...

Tune in every Thursday for new episodes! Launching on 7/31/25!