If you’re like us, you’re probably thinking about time in a big way these days. If you are juggling midlife and aging children/parents - rest assured you are not alone. In this episode we discuss how our attempts at trying to make everyone else happy leaves us feeling deeply unsatisfied, whether or not marital crushes are a deal breaker, and why it’s not too late to figure out what you want the rest of your year (and life) to feel like.

Yes the world is on fire and on top of that we are in the heat of perimenopause. In the episode, we talk about premenstrual mood swings, random weight gain and that feeling that you are becoming invisible (until someone randomly hits on you). We also analyze Josie’s claim that she’s “face blind” (is that a thing?). It’s a rambling/meandering episode that we hope feels like we are sitting in your living room with you.

Link to Trevor Noah talking about the village

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKbuxcBIze1/?igsh=YjB4bTNyd2NwdWht

Sit Test

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ghuq5AMt7vc

We’re not sure if it’s because we are getting older or because the world feels really off its kilter right now but we’ve been thinking a lot about our belief systems and what happens…after this all ends. The interesting thing is that more and more science is supporting ideas that were once considered the realm of weird. From telepathy to past lives to visions of Buddha, we can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this one!

In notes:

Sailing Around The World With His Cat:

@Sailing_with_phoenix

The Telepathy Tapes:

Telepathy Tapes

Toronto's own Cynthia and Josie dive deep into the pain, chaos and unexpected gifts of breakups, the kind that leave you crying in your car, texting your ex, or googling soulmate signs at 3am. In this raw and honest episode, we talk:

• Why breakups feel like grief
• Should you wallow in the saddness
• How to move on
• Breakup rules we live by
• How to come out ahead

Whether you're in ti, over it, or bakc in bed with them again, this one is for you.

Shannon lost her entire adolescence after enduring years of sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather.

In this deeply moving episode, Shannon opens up about her painful past, her path to recovery, and how she turned her experiences into a driving force for advocacy and empowerment. All parents need to listen to this episode.

To follow Shannon Burns on social media @itsshannonburns.

A guide for sexual assault survivors - Canada.ca

Resources for survivors | Define the Line - McGill University

f you're raising a tween or teen right now, chances are someone in your orbit has mentioned Adolescence — the British four-part drama that follows the fictional story of a 13-year-old boy accused of stabbing a teenage girl. At its core, the series asks a chilling question: could any boy be pulled into the world of online radicalization and incel culture?

This episode, we unpack the show’s provocative themes and the cultural conversations it’s sparked — from fears about the manosphere to whether we’re in the middle of a new teen panic, or just the latest iteration of one. We also talk honestly about what it’s like raising boys in a world that feels increasingly angry and confusing. And we really want to hear your thoughts, too.

For more information about “Adolescence”:

https://time.com/7267884/adolescence-netflix-explained/

Send us your thoughts and feelings on Instagram @cynthiaandjosie or email us at hello@cynthiaandjosie.com

In this episode, we’re getting real about navigating long-term relationships with a little help from couples therapy. From dealing with the daily irritations to keeping the spark alive, we share practical tips on how to communicate better without sounding like you’re reading from a manual. If you’re in a long-term relationship (or thinking about it), tune in for some honest, relatable advice on how to survive—and thrive—together.

**Please note: we think therapy with real humans is best but if you can’t afford or just want some instant advice, check out:

https://deepai.org/chat/relationships

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