You probably don't know this about me, but I dream almost every night and I'm very superstitious about it. Today's episode is a bit wild, as I talk you through my dreamscape, which I call my Memory Multiverse. If you've ever dreamed about a loved one who is no longer with us, this episode is for you.

If you've experienced trauma, you need to know this. Trauma-related memory loss is a protective brain mechanism that tries to protect you from distressing memories. I've always called myself dumb because I had to study 10x harder than my peers in school, only to forget it all immediately after the exam. In this episode we talk about the different types of memory loss and what you can do about it.

TW: Mention of sexual abuse.

You are not alone.

Learn more about dissociative amnesia at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9789-dissociative-amnesia#management-and-treatment.

Before you set your 2026 resolutions, you NEED to hear this. Being goal-oriented and driven can be a great trait to have, but how you APPROACH reaching said goals makes all the difference. This year, we're done comparing ourselves, we're done adding unnecessary stress, and we're done living by invisible societal standards. This is our year of small wins with big meaning.

Even things as enjoyable as the holidays can be a struggle for a neurodivergent person. Loud kids running around, too many bright lights, and your aunt Mary's "dip" that shouldn't be that lumpy. It's A LOT. In this episode, T.J. Rose shares his experience growing up with autism. Now as an adult, he manages the holiday season a bit differently. T.J. shares his tips and words of encouragement for our neurospicy friends, so we can all enjoy the holidays too.

Have more questions about living with autism? T.J. is happy to chat with you! You can reach him at tj6488@yahoo.com.

I had to say goodbye to my mom all over again this week. My old car finally needed to be replaced and it was the last place that I had carried memories of her with me. The thing about losing a loved one is that you don't lose them just once, but in a million tiny ways too. Having to say goodbye over and over again can be painful, but before every goodbye, comes a beautiful hello.

The holiday season can bring tons of things, including stress. Road rage during holiday traffic, dealing with THAT aunt, fighting for the last fruit cake (seriously, let them have it!). We may not be able to control all the stressors in our lives, but we can control how much we let them impact us. That's why I live by the motto "everybody needs to sh*t". In this episode I share this stress management tool to help us all live a little more stress-free and protect our daily joy instead.

With the holidays around the corner, I wanted to take a moment and reshare this message: You're not alone when you feel despair in tough times. But we can't let moments of despair turn into lives of despair. In this episode we're talking about how to snap out of these moments of despair and tangible actions you can take right now.

No one likes having difficult conversations. They're uncomfortable, but they need to be done. Avoiding tough discussion only makes it more awkward and hard to have. Jamie and I are really proud of the fact that we can count the number of times we've argued on one hand. Strong communication is the foundation of our marriage. However, from years of putting my foot in my mouth, I'll learned these five things to help keep the conversation going, prevent resentment, and have a good conversation about a shitty topic.