Our favorite couple's therapist, Estefi, comes back to wrap up an introduction to attachment theory by reviewing fearful-avoidant and secure attachment styles and how that shows up in relationships. This is an episode I could listen to over and over.  TW: Mentions of self-harm & abuse. Resources: www.militaryonesource.com www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html The Attachment Style Questionnaire and Study! :  https://www.yourpersonality.net/attachment/?fbclid=IwAR3N-5jxKqowW4Slj-HSOBDQugdRsOtQ0hLLC8WAUScxnJnq25l6rH0U5UA ..read more

The very vague discussion about a thing that allegedly happened on a base and what it even means for a community to make jokes in this way.  Explicit warning: We use the term "tw*tswatted" a lot.    The episode was up and then taken down, but now it's up for good.  ..read more

No diagnose-ment going on here. A discussion on two of the attachment styles, a quiz to find out yours, and listen to Noel get a little therapy of her own. Part 2 is coming out soon, where we connect this to military lifestyles and go over the goals of learning your own attachment style.  ..read more

After going over why communities make jokes about community issues in the first place- what could previously mentioned alleged community leaders do that would be an effective use of their power? Using some big brain moves mixed with inappropriate humor- we make light of seriously challenging issues. Then, we will tell you more about how these coping mechanisms help in our personal lives.  It's good to be back.  ..read more

Once upon a time, on a base far away, there was a satirical sticker made by people who didn't even coin the phrase. Still, leadership decided everyone should be interrogated... allegedly. This one starts with a somber tone, going into why the f*ck we need to laugh in this lifestyle, and then ends with some funny local lore. Episode 2 to shortly follow with advice and words to live by. Stay tuned- we will *absolutely* follow this up with updates.  ..read more

We go to Reddit to get your stories, questions, and comments- and boy, do we answer.   Thank you for being so patient over summer break! We hope you enjoy.     ..read more

Back by popular demand, we have Estefanía Ospina-Alikhan LMFT on to talk about relationships, communication, and connection. We laugh, we cry, we talk about throwing elbows. A good time was had by all, and I'm so excited for you to check this out too.  What is a six-second kiss, and what does it do? In what ways can we maintain connection when our spouse is so far away? How does this relate to family back home? We discuss all of this, and more.    ..read more

Following our breakdown of the term "Dependa," we get into the story of Six Jane- the self-promoted face of all things active duty, shaming the Dependas of the world. But who is she? And why was everything she was doing so far beyond wrong it's almost unbelievable? Follow this journey into the rise and downfall of social media fame of mythic proportions.   Also- we don't math. Don't come at us when you catch that. Or do- but do so in Patreon. Patreon.com/andpodcast ..read more

Would it even be us if we didn't make psychology fun and sidestep it with inappropriate stories on smashing the patriarchy?  Join us for this ride, where we talk about interesting motivation theories and concepts and how it builds more effective leadership, tell stories about dragging the best out of people, and, to quote my fav Dropkick Murphys song, tell you how to "Smash Shit Up."    ..read more

The episode of embarrassing stories because the original intention turned into an embarrassing story. You'll laugh so hard you'll cry, we know we did.    Back to psychology and military next week, folks. Enjoy the shenanigans.  ..read more