In this episode of Transitional Objects, Laura and Bridget explore the idea of self as story. They talk about the narratives we inherit, the roles we fall into, and why all of it gets especially weird around the holidays. Because nothing says “personal growth” like returning home and instantly feeling like the kid who used to mediate every argument.

They talk about how identity shifts over time, what happens when your family still interacts with the old version of you, and why boundaries, consent, and emotional responsibility hit differently this time of year. With plenty of laughs and some therapist-level real talk there are a few moments that might make you go, “Okay…maybe it’s not just my family.”

In this episode of Transitional Objects, Laura and Bridget get real about the inner child - that messy, magical, occasionally rebellious little part of us that still shows up in adult life (often uninvited). From tantrums over Monday mornings to teenage-style rebellion with a glass of wine, they share the moments when their younger selves totally hijacked the wheel and what it looks like to gently take notice.

They talk parts work, unmet needs, and how sometimes our most “un-grown-up” behaviors are just our childhood selves trying to get attention. They unpack why self-soothing often looks like overeating, overthinking, or overscheduling, and how to meet those old needs in kinder, more conscious ways.

By the end, you might be rethinking the way you talk to yourself (and maybe offering your inner kid a well-deserved nap).

In this episode, Laura and Bridget get ghostly (and not just because they recorded on Halloween). From confession booths and catechism to growing up with zero religion and a healthy dose of skepticism, they unpack how early beliefs - or the total absence of them - shape the way we think about life, death, and whatever lingers in between.

They talk about being raised Catholic versus being raised to think all of it was “bullshit,” and what happens when those childhood teachings collide with adult grief, spirituality, and the strange sense that maybe the dead aren’t really gone after all. There’s talk of guilt, heaven and hell, meditation-as-prayer, and the surprising ways rituals can still feel holy even without a church pew in sight.

Laura shares her experiences of staying connected with those who have died, from soul retrievals to synchronicities that made her question everything she thought she didn’t believe in. Bridget opens up about what it means to find grounding, grace, and even humor in the messy in-between -- and how sometimes using your voice (literally, on this podcast) can be its own kind of healing.

In this episode, Laura and Bridget get gutsy (literally and emotionally) diving into the strange and scientific link between intuition, digestion, and all the feelings we try (and sometimes fail) to swallow. From Crohn’s and colitis to cosmic gut instincts, they unpack how the body keeps the score, what it means to trust your gut, and why sometimes your belly knows the truth before your brain catches up.

They swap stories about mediumship, chronic illness, and that mysterious mind–body conversation happening along the vagus nerve highway - with plenty of laughter, a few cringe memories, and one or two “did my intestines just text me?” moments.

Part science, part soul talk, and fully human, this episode reminds us that intuition isn’t woo, it’s wisdom (with digestive side effects).

In this episode, Laura and Bridget dive into the world of intrusive thoughts and fantasies...the unsettling images, urges, and daydreams that slip in (mostly) uninvited. They share stories from their own lives and practices, from postpartum spirals and highway what-ifs to everyday brushes with mortality, and unpack why our minds come up with these scenarios in the first place.

The conversation explores the difference between intrusive and intentional fantasies, how shame can make them heavier, and why saying the unspeakable out loud can actually help loosen its grip. They wander through sex, grief, chronic illness, and even social media fights, tracing how fantasies sometimes hold our unprocessed fears, our need for control, or simply the energy that has nowhere else to go.

Equal parts candid and compassionate, this episode reframes intrusive fantasies not as proof of brokenness, but as the mind’s ingenious ( and maybe unnerving?) way of working things out.

In this episode of Transitional Objects, our co-hosts dive into the tender, funny, and sometimes awkward territory of friendship shifts. From the spontaneous, “what are you doing right now?” hangouts of their twenties to the carefully orchestrated (typically canceled) plans of adulthood, Bridget and Laura explore how friendships inevitably change over time.

They open up about what it feels like to outgrow old friend groups, how divorce and grief can dismantle social circles overnight, and the ache of realizing that some connections just… fade. Along the way, they laugh about their own missed calls and canceled brunches, compare notes on parenting vs. non-parenting friendships, and reflect on how shame, protection, and unspoken assumptions sneak into even our closest bonds.

Equal parts vulnerable and hilarious, this conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why friendships don’t feel the same as they used to (and why that’s not necessarily a bad thing). It’s an episode that validates the messiness of adult connection, while celebrating the rare, soul-deep friendships that always seem to pick up right where they left off.

In this episode of Transitional Objects, our co-hosts discuss the all-too-familiar territory of burnout. Kicking off with a candid discussion about Bridget's recent break from work, they explore how therapists, and really anyone, grapple with the pressures of nonstop productivity, especially in a climate as focused on productivity as the United States.
From recounting vacations that started with colonoscopies to defining what burnout looks like, Laura & Bridget truly leave nothing out. The conversation takes a global turn, comparing the work cultures of Italy and the U.S., and ends with a compassionate plea for all of us to give ourselves permission to rest (even if it's just for a moment). Equal parts witty, warm, and real, it's an episode that validates your weariness and maybe even helps you find a way to catch your breath.

In this episode of Transitional Objects, Laura and Bridget explore the ever-daunting, rarely spoken about perimenopause. Through recounting their sleep (or lack of sleep) habits, they talk about the complexities of hormonal health as women. They discuss how a few drinks used to mean a good night, but now all they want is a good night's sleep.

They candidly (and with a few laughs) share their personal experiences with mood fluctuations and the reality of migraines -- the kind that you think are a brain tumor because you're only 40 and perimenopause isn't even on your radar. Together, they reflect on societal misconceptions about aging women and what it feels like to get older.

Laura opens up about her intense journey through IVF and the emotional toll it took. With a love and honesty that only two best friend's can have, they tackle the often-taboo topics of miscarriages and identity shifts. They ask themselves the big questions and the smaller ones like "would we get hit on if we went back to the same bars we did in our 20s?".