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BamboozledRethinking All Things TravelIn this episode of the Bamboozled podcast, hosts Meagan and Callie share their recent travel experiences, including Callie's time in Korea and Paris, and Meagan's trips to Minnesota and Denver. They discuss the cultural aspects of Korea that Callie loves, the challenges of traveling during election season, and their travel tips, including booking strategies and packing essentials. The conversation highlights the joys of travel, the importance of cultural connections, and practical advice for fellow travelers. In this conversation, Meagan and Callie discuss their travel packing strategies, including how to efficiently plan outfits and manage luggage. They share tips on...2024-11-141h 01BamboozledRedefining Life with an Absent ParentIn this conversation, Callie and Meagan delve into the emotional weight of grief stemming from absentee parenting. Meagan shares her personal experiences with her family structure, the absence of her biological father, and how these experiences shaped her understanding of self-worth and relationships. The discussion emphasizes the importance of creating one's own closure and reclaiming power in the face of parental absence, offering insights and advice for others navigating similar situations.2024-10-3138 minBamboozledReexamining Callie's Adoption StoryIn this conversation, Meagan and Callie delve into Callie's adoption story, exploring her feelings of displacement, her reunion with her biological family, and the complexities of navigating her identity. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding one's roots and the emotional healing that comes from reconnecting with family.2024-10-1755 minBamboozledReframing the Complexity of GriefIn this conversation, Meagan and Callie discuss their recent trip to New York City, exploring the vibrant energy of the city compared to Chicago. They share experiences of reconnecting with friends, enjoying food, and attending events. The discussion transitions into a deeper exploration of grief, with Callie sharing her insights as a death doula. They delve into the complexities of grief, the importance of support, and the various forms it can take, including ambiguous grief. The conversation concludes with reflections on the beauty of death and the acceptance of life's transitions.2024-10-0342 minBamboozledRethinking What We Learned in Our 20sIn this conversation, Meagan and Callie reflect on the valuable lessons learned during their 20s, discussing themes of self-advocacy, the importance of authentic self-expression, and the significance of relationships. They explore the idea that nothing matters in your 20s while also recognizing that every experience contributes to personal growth. The discussion emphasizes the need to prioritize pleasure, invest in timeless wardrobe pieces, and learn to leave oneself alone during the journey of self-discovery.2024-09-1954 minBamboozledRedefining Being a Good Friend & Making Friends as AdultsIn this conversation, Meagan and Callie discuss their recent travels and their feelings about the summer season. They also talk about their financial goals and the importance of being a good friend. They explore the characteristics of a solid friendship, including non-judgment, trust, communication, and follow-through. They explore the challenges and strategies for making new friends as adults and ideas on how to meet new people. Overall, the discussion provides insights and practical advice for building meaningful connections in adulthood.2024-09-0548 minBamboozledRethinking Aging and Our Relationship to Getting OlderIn the episode, Meagan and Callie explore the topic of aging and their different perspectives and experiences as they navigate their 30s. They discuss the importance of finding role models and reference points to help guide them with the challenges and opportunities that come with this stage of life. They also share personal experiences and reflections on aging, health, and fitness. Meagan shares her thoughts on embracing getting older and finding gratitude in the present moment, while Callie expresses her feelings of being unsettled and the pressure to figure out her life. They both acknowledge the physical changes that...2024-08-2250 minBamboozledRedefining Fat Liberation w/ Cat PolivodaIn this episode, Callie and Meagan welcome their guest, Cat Polivoda to discuss the concept of fat liberation. Cat shares her experience as a woman in a larger body and the challenges faced by individuals in larger bodies, such as marginalization, discrimination, and limited access to clothing and healthcare. She also talks about her plus-size resale shop and the importance of building a fat community. The conversation highlights the need for cultural change and inclusivity in society. The conversation explores the impact of societal pressure to make ourselves smaller and how it affects our mental and emotional well-being. It...2024-08-0840 minBamboozledReframing People Pleasing with Dr. Talia JacksonDr. Talia Jackson, a psychologist in private practice, joins Meagan and Callie on the podcast to discuss people-pleasing and its impact on relationships and personal well-being. She explains that while it's natural to seek external validation, people-pleasing becomes problematic when it involves self-abandonment and fear of rejection. Dr. Jackson highlights the societal pressure on women to be agreeable and pleasing, which can lead to codependency and the stifling of one's own needs. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and setting boundaries to break free from people-pleasing tendencies. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights and practical tips for overcoming people-pleasing...2024-07-2548 minBamboozledCurrent Things We Are Rethinking & ReframingIn this conversation, Meagan and Callie discuss their experiences over the 4th of July weekend. Callie shares a chaotic bike ride and losing her phone, while Meagan talks about spending time with family and her desire to attend the Michael Rubin White Party. They also discuss the frustrations of societal expectations around marriage and the pressure to conform to traditional definitions of success. The conversation covers various topics including societal expectations around relationships and marriage, the emphasis on couplehood in society, the challenges of being single, and the impact of climate change on the world. They also discuss their...2024-07-1134 minBamboozledRethinking the Relationship to Our PhonesIn this episode, Meagan and Callie discuss their relationships with their cell phones and the amount of time spent on it. They discuss feeling agitated and resentful after spending too much time on their phones and the addictive nature of social media. They also explore how phones can be used as a way to numb emotions and avoid discomfort. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for more mindful phone usage and the importance of being present in the moment. 2024-06-2747 minBamboozledReframing What Burnout & Rest Looks LikeMeagan & Callie have a conversation about burnout, specifically focusing on two types: functional freeze and productivity anxiety. They share their personal experiences with these types of burnout and discuss the importance of rest and recharge. They end the episode by diving deeper on the societal pressure to constantly be productive and the need to decouple one's worth from work. 2024-06-2037 minBamboozledRethinking How to Feel & Express AngerIn this episode, Meagan and Callie discuss the challenges of expressing anger, the societal expectations placed on women, and the intersection of anger with systemic issues like racism and injustice. They explore the impact of anger on their physical and emotional well-being, as well as the challenges of navigating their anger within society. 2024-06-1355 minBamboozledReframing What Overthinking Looks & Feels LikeIn this conversation, Callie and Meagan discuss the topic of overthinking. They share their personal experiences with overthinking and rumination, exploring the different types of overthinking and the purposes they serve. They discuss strategies for managing overthinking, such as focusing on the present moment and seeking support from others. They also delve into the role of trust in oneself and in relationships, and the importance of finding a balance between openness and protection. 2024-06-0635 minBamboozledRethinking Secrets & ShameIn this episode, Callie and Meagan discuss the connection between secrets and shame, and how they can go hand in hand. They explore the process of releasing secrets and the relief that comes with sharing them. They also discuss the responsibility of holding other people's secrets and the toll it can take. 2024-05-3044 minBamboozledRethinking the Evolution of FriendshipsIn this conversation, Meagan and Callie discuss various aspects of friendships and relationships. They discuss the natural evolution of friendships as people get older and people transition through different life stages. They also explore the loss of deep friendships and the feeling of losing a part of oneself when those relationships end. The desire for witnessing and support throughout life's journey is emphasized, as well as the need to grieve the past and move forward. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the lack of discussion surrounding friendships ending and the value of quality over quantity in friendships.2024-05-2348 minBamboozledRedefining Success, Family & Money w/ Monique of Ambitious KitchenIn this episode, Meagan and Callie have a conversation with their best friend, Monique Volz of Ambitious Kitchen. They discuss what it looks like for the woman to be the breadwinner of the family and finding balance as the role of mom, wife and business owner. Then they explore the idea of success and what enough looks like for each of them. 2024-05-161h 12BamboozledReframing Society's Timeline & Expectations of WomenWelcome to the Bamboozled Podcast! In this conversation, Callie and Meagan explore the ideas around marriage vs. long-term partnership, reflections on being single and childless and transitioning to a new phase of life. 2024-05-0949 minBamboozledWelcome to BamboozledJoin two best friends, Meagan and Callie as they rethink, reframe, and redefine the societal norms and expectations that have bamboozled us for far too long. They navigate the twists and turns of their mid-thirties while questioning everything we've been told is "normal." From relationships to body image to career expectations, they're on a mission to redefine what it means to thrive in today's world. Get ready for laughter, introspection, and aha moments that will make you question the status quo2024-02-2701 min