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Episode 6: Our Unhinged Fears & Superstitions

In this episode of What do you wanna talk about? we’re exposing the most unhinged corners of our brains—irrational fears, weird little rituals, and the superstitions we know make no sense… but still refuse to test. We trace it all the way back to childhood (shoutout to Mom for casually letting us watch 60 Minutes segments on flesh-eating bacteria and The Exorcist way too young), and unpack how that somehow turned into adult fears of dark corners, sleeping with a leg on top of the blanket, and… basically everything at night.

We laugh at our social anxieties, discuss intuition vs. delusion, and talk through the tiny “just in case” behaviors we can’t bring ourselves to quit. Plus: our spouses’ quirks, a rapid-fire superstition round, and our “beautiful things” of the week—featuring a Noah Kahan song and a genuinely hopeful update from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on an mRNA pancreatic cancer vaccine.

Buckle up listeners. This one’s a little weird.

Recommendations from the show:

• Noah Kahan, The Great Divide - https://noahkahan.com/
• The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton - https://www.lilybrooksdalton.com/the-light-pirate.html
• Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton - https://www.lilybrooksdalton.com/ruins.html
• Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy - https://www.charlottemcconaghy.com/books
• Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke - https://www.caroclaireburke.com/book-info
• Hillary Duff, Luck or Something - https://shop.hilaryduff.com/collections/music
• Pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows lasting results in an early trial - published April 18, 2026 on NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/pancreatic-cancer-mrna-vaccine-shows-lasting-results-early-trial-rcna331969

Timestamps:

00:00 Ghost Door Debate

00:59 Podcast Intro

01:40 Catch-Up Chat

05:30 What Do You Wanna Talk About? Main Discussion

45:57 Rapid Fire Segment

52:55 Beautiful Things - “Dan” by Noah Kahan; NBC News Article on Promising Cancer Trial

57:24 Closing And Wrap Up

Life is short. Get the treat.

In this episode, we’re talking all things “treat yourself” — the little luxuries, upgrades, and splurges we think are actually worth it (and which ones definitely aren’t). We dive into our personal definitions of a “treat,” from confidence boosters to carving out alone time, and compare stories about our most memorable treat yourself experiences. We explore all sorts of splurges, big and small, from good coffees to concert tickets, and we even dig into laser hair removal and daydream about what types of plastic surgery “tune ups” we feel would be worth it. We wrap it all up with a fun rapid-fire “worth it or not” game, where we each take turns naming luxuries and upgrades and get each other’s knee-jerk reactions to whether it’s worth the money. If you’re looking for permission to hire some cleaning help or get yourself an air fryer, you’ve come to the right place.

Recommendations from the show:

• Parks and Recreation “Treat Yo Self” episode - Season 4, Episode 4, “Pawnee Rangers” (available for streaming on Peacock)
• Music by Raye
  • https://rayeofficial.com/
• Instagram follow recommendation for awesome laughs - Lyndsey Wright @lyndseydotw
  • https://www.instagram.com/lyndseydotw/?hl=en
• Air Fryer Recommendation: Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 5 Quart
  • https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Capacity-Dehydrate-Technology-AF141/dp/B0CSZ7WBYW?th=1
• Lovesac Couch: https://www.lovesac.com/snugg?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22795505895&gbraid=0AAAAAD9Mkkbhrkyt8KmgJKdQlzxWHYjUJ&gclid=CjwKCAjwhe3OBhABEiwA6392zLfhdSlzwoEb661wX_5GbM4CTPNPSbr0zvbF57mDtMsppnvYr3C68xoCy7UQAvD_BwE
• YSL Libre Intense Perfume - https://www.ulta.com/p/libre-eau-de-parfum-intense-pimprod2018118?sku=2569352

Timestamps:

00:00 What is a treat?

01:08 Podcast Intro

01:57 Catch-Up Chat

05:45 So What Do You Wanna Talk About? Main Discussion

49:43 Rapid Fire Segment

55:05 Beautiful Things - Bridgerton Tree Bloom; Instagram Follow Suggestion

57:41 Closing And Wrap Up

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Adulthood isn’t supposed to feel this exhausting, right? In this episode, we unpack why even the simplest tasks can feel overwhelming and explore the underlying contributors to that problem—from burnout and excess mental load to parenting stress, career pressure, and the constant feeling of “too much.” We vent about the little things (hello, grocery bills and endless laundry) and the bigger ones, like grief, comparison spirals, and emotional overload. Then we shift gears into what’s actually helping us cope: getting outside, setting boundaries, lowering the bar, and letting go of perfectionism. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin lately, this one’s for you.

• Hello Someday Podcast by Casey McGuire Davidson, Episode 310 with Burnout Expert Cait Donovan.
  • https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/burnout-and-alcohol-why-drinking-makes-it-harder-to-heal/
• Cait Donovan - https://www.caitdonovan.com/
  • FRIED. The Burnout Podcast. https://www.caitdonovan.com/fried
  • Cait’s burnout coaching blog post - https://www.caitdonovan.com/blog/burnout-recovery-coaches

Timestamps:

00:00 Why Everything Feels Hard

01:11 Podcast Intro

01:50 Catch-Up Chat

08:26 So What Do You Wanna Talk About? Main Discussion

13:17 Should Life Feel More Manageable By Now?

23:07 Is It The Big Things or The Little Things?

27:29 Harder Physically, Mentally, or Both?

31:46 Do You Feel Guilty for Feeling Overwhelmed?

34:34 Does Comparison Make Everything Worse?

36:11 What Have You Learned to Let Go Of?

39:25 What Are Our Expectations of Life?

40:56 What Systems Help You Feel Less Overwhelmed?

48:34 Words of Encouragement to our Listeners

52:00 Community Challenge And Beautiful Things

53:33 Beautiful Things - Get In the Picture; Burnout Resources

58:28 Closing And Wrap Up

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