This episode explores how attachment styles subtly show up on first dates and what to watch for without overanalyzing every interaction. The hosts emphasize that instead of trying to “screen perfectly,” the real work is understanding your own attachment patterns and how they influence who you’re drawn to. By noticing communication patterns, emotional pacing, ... Show More
Apr 4
Stop Saying "Calm Down"—Do This Instead
Telling someone to “calm down” usually does the opposite—it makes people feel dismissed, misunderstood, and even more activated. In this episode, the hosts explore why that phrase backfires in moments of anger, anxiety, disappointment, or excitement, and why it often comes from t ... Show More
51m 36s
Mar 28
The Mental Load in Relationships (Why It Causes Stress)
The mental load in relationships refers to the invisible work of planning, remembering, organizing, and anticipating what needs to happen in a household or family. When one partner carries more of this cognitive responsibility, it can lead to stress, resentment, and the feeling t ... Show More
51m 38s
Mar 20
Navigating Friendship Conflict & Changing Friendship
Friendships change as people grow, and those shifts can bring up grief, confusion, frustration, or fear.In this episode, we unpack how growth, life transitions, shifting values, and changing capacity can create tension in friendships, and why our first instinct is often to fix, j ... Show More
54m 57s
Oct 2025
AM I A GOOD FRIEND? Ft. Sazan
<p>This week, Jon and Kristin sit down with their dear friend Sazan Hendrix to dive into all things friendship—what it takes to build and nurture healthy community as adults. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation, and be sure to check out Sazan’s brand-new podcast, <em>I’m ... Show More
1 h
Aug 2025
Lessons I’ve Learned in My 20s and 30s: Pivoting Careers, Letting Go of Timelines, Personal Finance, & More
<p>On today’s solo episode I am back to share the biggest lessons I have learned in my 20s and 30s — from navigating career pivots and releasing the pressure of rigid timelines to building meaningful relationships and finding confidence in personal finances. Whether you're in the ... Show More
34m 10s
Sep 2025
People Pleasing and the Fawn Response with Meg Josephson
Forrest and therapist Meg Josephson explore the fawn response, a survival strategy where safety is sought by pleasing other people. They discuss how fawning can start as self-protection in childhood, but later morph into overthinking, hypervigilance, and self-abandonment. Meg sha ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 2025
A Girl-Chat Special: The Summer I Turned Pretty
<p>In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by Keaton Milburn, Natasha Bure, and Sheila Mohebpour for a girl-chat special all about The Summer I Turned Pretty! They dive into the ultimate debate of Team Jeremiah vs. Team Conrad, share their favorite and least favorite moments from t ... Show More
1h 16m