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Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastWe’re Getting NosyWe’ve adopted a new practice into our lives: getting nosy. Not the surface level kind of nosy which leads to gossip, but the kind of nosy that is needed when you have deep and meaningful relationships. What is really going on in your friends’ lives? What are the hard things that they don’t want to talk about? Being nosy means having trust and a mutual agreement with someone to know the good and the bad in each others’ lives, and asking the more pressing questions to talk about the hard stuff. This practice has been really beneficial for us a...2023-01-3047 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastThe Year of our 30'sThis year all three of us will finally be in our 30's, so we're talking about some of the important topics about what it's like to turn 30, like: how to not freak out about it, what we need to stop doing as we get older, and how to release ourselves from the pressure that comes with turning 30. We started this podcast in our late 20's and turning the page into a new decade is a big one, but there are a lot of things we're excited for. We finish off the the episode with some of our current hot...2023-01-2351 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastWelcome to 2023We are back for Season 2 and we couldn’t be happier! Did you miss us as much as we missed you?? A lot has happened since the end of Season 1 so we’re bringing you all the best stories and laughs as we talk about what we’re leaving in 2022 and what we’re bringing into 2023. And you know we had to end this episode with one of our most popular segments, dump, date, marry: Ted Lasso edition. Support the show2023-01-161h 02Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastHosting Others in Your HomeInviting family and friends to stay with you can disrupt your routine, but there is something special about hosting people in your home. We offer advice on what we’ve learned about having friends or family stay with us, which you know includes some hosting fails. We also get an update on Maddie’s hinge guy who went on a solo trip to Vegas (what DOES one do alone in Vegas?), how Ariah’s new puppy is doing, and the timeliness of this episode as Kelsea is currently hosting family at her house. Support the show2022-07-1146 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastA New Puppy, Hinge, and 4th of JulyIn this week’s episode, Ariah talks about her new puppy, Maddie thoroughly freaked out when she thought Kelsea went into labor, and Kelsea is in full nesting mode. We bring back a fan favorite, Hinge stories, and we talk about how much we love 4th of July!Support the show2022-07-0442 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastMaking Friends As An AdultWhy is making friends in your late 20's so much harder than it was when we were younger? And why does hanging out with new friends feel like a going on a first date?? We share how we've navigated these situations as we've gotten older, even the times it got awkward. We're also giving an update on Kelsea's new pregnancy class, our dreams to rent a Tesla, and the craziest thing that happened this week which includes a bird getting stuck in Maddie and Ariah's house. Support the show2022-06-1344 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastHappy Girl SummerYou've probably heard of Hot Girl Summer but have you heard of Happy Girl Summer? We're throwing out the idea that you have to "get yourself ready" for summer and instead we're claiming Happy Girl Summer and focusing on all of the fun and exciting things we have coming up. Also, find out what current TikTok trend Kelsea is confused by, why Ariah never wants to check the mail again, and enjoy a new segment Maddie introduces called Let Me Upgrade You!Support the show2022-06-0654 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastMaddie’s Toxic TraitsThis is final installment of our three part episode on toxic traits where we talk about the not-so-great parts of our personality. Be sure to catch parts one and two on Kelsea and Ariah before we wrap it up this week with Maddie’s toxic traits! Support the show2022-05-3043 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastAriah's Toxic TraitsWe're back with part two of our three part episode about toxic traits. If you haven't yet, be sure to listen to part one on Kelsea's toxic traits, then join us back here where it's Ariah's turn in the hot seat! Support the show2022-05-2345 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastKelsea's Toxic TraitsThis is part one of our three part episode about toxic traits. A toxic trait is the not-so-great part of your personality, but you have it and live with it, because it's a part of who you are. We all have these toxic traits and it's time to laugh about them. You know we love to put ourselves on blast, so join us as we start this week with Kelsea! Support the show2022-05-1642 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastHere’s What You MissedWe took a couple of weeks off and we missed you guys! A lot has happened in the last month or so, and we’re gonna catch you up on everything you missed including Kelsea’s vacation to New Orleans, Maddie and Ariah seeing Hamilton, pregnancy updates, and all of our crazy Uber Eats stories. Support the show2022-05-091h 03Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastThe Journey Through CovidThe last two years have been a whirlwind due to COVID-19 and we certainly don't need to tell you how hard it has been because you lived it too. As the world opens up again, we reminisce on the past two years, remember how weird the beginning of the pandemic was, talk about what lessons we've learned throughout, and celebrate the things that are starting to feel more "normal." Support the show2022-04-1153 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastWe All Deserve RespectAs we navigate our adulthood, we have found ourselves in countless conversations where we were disrespected or spoken down to. In this week’s episode, we’re discussing how to navigate these circumstances, including how to set boundaries to make it clear to the other person that you are not okay with being disrespected.Support the show2022-04-0445 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastCommitment PhobiaAnyone else out there reallllllly afraid of commitment? It could stem from your childhood, how you have seen relationships fall apart, or maybe something deep down is telling you that a long-term commitment is going to fail. Regardless, a fear of commitment is a difficult thing to process through. Kelsea and Ariah share their experiences with these fears while Maddie describes how she has supported her friends through it. Support the show2022-03-281h 05Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastThe Do’s and Don’ts of Girl CodeWhat does girl code mean to us? What are the rules that girls should live by with how they treat other girls? What are terrible girl code rules that we need to throw out? Is it okay to date your friend’s ex or does that break girl code?! You know we have an opinion on it!Support the show2022-03-2153 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastGreat But Not ForeverSomething can still be great even if it's not forever! This episode is brought to you by first dates and the life lessons learned when things don't work out. You can still look back fondly on these moments and be thankful for what happened, even if it didn't end in a relationship. And yes, that means we have a new first date story to tell! Support the show2022-03-151h 07Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastIt's Our One Year Anniversary!Can you believe it? Our podcast is officially one year old and we are blown away by how great this year of Sweet Hot Mustard has been. We're taking a look back on what we have loved about having a podcast, what it has meant to our friendship, barriers we have overcome, lessons we have learned, and ultimately, how grateful we are for each of our listeners. Cheers to year two!Support the show2022-03-0750 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastCome To Target With UsWe're bringing you to our favorite store: Target! We're describing the entire store, what route we take, what sections we always shop in (including what sections we always skip) and what we love to buy. Strolling through Target is one of our favorite things, so why wouldn't we bring you along with us?Support the show2022-02-2854 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastThis One's For The MillennialsWe're throwing it back to a simpler time in life when jelly sandals were our shoes of choice and the greatest thing to do on a Sunday night was catch the newest Disney Channel Original Movie. Go down memory lane with us as we reminisce on how great the 90's were. Support the show2022-02-211h 19Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastHappy Valentine's DayValentine's Day can be like any ordinary day of the year, but for some it can be one of the most special days of the year. What was this day like as a kid in elementary school vs. now as an adult? Do we love it? Do we hate it? What is it like being in a relationship on this day vs. being single? How can you still celebrate Valentine's Day even if it's a sad day? We're talking about all of it! Support the show2022-02-141h 09Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastWe Love To PartyWe love any excuse to get together with friends to throw a killer party! Whether it’s someone’s birthday, a Super Bowl party, or a summer cookout, we’re sharing all of the best tips and tricks to hosting the best party ever. Support the show2022-02-071h 10Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastWe're Having A Baby!You heard it here first folks, the first SHM baby is on its way! We're giving you a pregnancy update and talking all about the ups & downs of the first trimester.Support the show2022-01-311h 09Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastWhy We Love (& Hate) Social MediaIt feels like we spend all day every day on social media and sometimes we really love it! It helps us document memories, stay in touch with loved ones, and laugh at memes. But sometimes it turns into a comparison game, jealousy and envy sets in, and we can’t escape the endless scroll. This week we discuss the high points and low points of social media, and how to have a healthy relationship with it.Support the show2022-01-171h 15Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastA Year In The Life Of SHMWe're taking you through each month of 2021, highlighting the good memories as well as some of the harder and more challenging times of the year. Through it all, we are unbelievably grateful for the great year we've had and the countless laughs we've shared. Cheers to 2022!Support the show2021-12-271h 07Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastAll Things ChristmasMerry Christmas from SHM!!! We’re telling you what we’ve been up to this Christmas season, what’s on our Christmas list, we play a game of what’s on our naughty/nice list, and we have a jolly good time! Support the show2021-12-2056 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastTrying New ThingsWhen was the last time you tried something new? Or you tried something new and realized you were actually really bad at it? Sometimes trying something new even feels terrible while you're doing it but in the end it is totally worth it. We talk about the value of trying new things, especially the ones which push you out of your comfort zone. Support the show2021-12-1352 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastHow Well Do You Know Your BFF?It’s time to play a little game of how well we know each other. Do we remember what the others’ Starbucks order is? What about how well we’d handle being stranded on a deserted island? Did we turn it into a competition? Are we making the loser buy the next round of Crumbl cookies? Of course we are. Support the show2021-12-061h 10Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastHoliday FOMOAmongst all of the joy and fun of the holidays, there can be a level of FOMO. You may find that you’re with friends and you wish you were with family, or you’re with family and wish you were with friends. There are varying levels of sadness which come with the holidays, even grief of people lost or traditions gone. We know the holidays can be good and hard, and we see you as you may be holding onto both of those feelings this time of year. Support the show2021-11-2951 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastDefense MechanismsThis week's episode is all about defense mechanisms! We use defense mechanisms when trying to cope with stress, walking through difficult circumstances, or maybe when we're nervous about a date and don't know how to deal with it, which is totally a hypothetical situation, and definitely not what happened in the last few weeks.Support the show2021-11-2259 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastWelcome to Cuffing SeasonIt's officially the holiday season which means it's also officially cuffing season. The lonely singles are out there looking for someone special, people are getting on dating apps again, and they're ready to be cuffed. Are Maddie and Ariah, the two singles of Sweet Hot Mustard, exempt from cuffing season? What is Kelsea's perspective of cuffing season as a married woman? Well...you'll have to listen to find out. Support the show2021-11-1550 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastHoliday TraditionsYou know the second Halloween ended we got excited for the holidays...Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner and we couldn't be more excited. To kick off the holiday cheer we asked you guys what some of your family traditions were, which include things like the Christmas pickle, watching football all day, oyster stuffing, and a Christmas speakeasy. 'Tis the season!Support the show2021-11-081h 13Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastSetting GoalsAre you the kind of person who needs to set goals in order to push yourself to stay motivated? Or are you not much of a goal setter? We each use goal setting a little differently in our lives and talk about what is helpful and not helpful. We also recap our recent trip to Disneyland!Support the show2021-10-2545 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastHow To Disagree With SomeoneAs you know, we have some pretty strong opinions but we disagree with people all the time, and disagree with each other all the time! We discuss navigating what to do when you disagree with someone, and how to do it well in order to maintain friendships and relationships. Support the show2021-10-1848 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastPet PeevesChewing with your mouth open, talking during a movie, driving slow in the left lane...we got some pet peeves and we talk about 'em! You helped us with your biggest pet peeves and then the three of us discussed our own. Did we just end up sharing pet peeves that the other two do which bothers us within our friendship? Hard to say. Support the show2021-10-111h 07Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastSocial NormsThere are nuances of social customs in life that happen all around us but are never actually verbalized. With feedback from our listeners, we discuss the unspoken norms which everyone knows and abides by, as well as outdated social norms which need to be retired and gotten rid of. We end with a segment of dump, date, and marry, but with food...you're just gonna need to hear it yourself. Support the show2021-10-041h 09Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastPumpkin Spice & The 'VidWhen life is a train wreck, you gotta laugh. We laugh through some chaotic circumstances leading up to this episode but we shift focus to our favorite fall treats and traditions. And we talk about why we didn't have an episode last week (hint: it may or may not have to do with COVID-19). Support the show2021-09-2732 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastWho Needs Advice?You asked, we answered! We give advice on questions about trips to Disneyland, making big life decisions, dating two guys at once, and more. We never said we are experts on anything, but we can guarantee we will always have an opinion on something! Support the show2021-09-131h 04Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastRed FlagsIn this week’s episode we discuss yellow flags in relationships, the things that make us pause and think “huh…that’s weird.” Then we dive into the red flags, the things that make the alarms sound off telling us it might be time to abandon ship. Don’t worry, if you’re not good at spotting red flags, that’s what friends (and the three of us) are here for!Support the show2021-09-061h 01Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastUnpopular OpinionsWe all have those really strong unpopular opinions where no one else agrees but you know without a doubt you are correct…and it’s time to put ourselves on blast and talk about them. We give our thoughts on our listeners’ unpopular opinions and also share some of our own!Support the show2021-08-301h 05Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastStalking 101We’ve all done it. You’re semi-interested in someone and what is the first thing you to? Stalk their social media. This episode we laugh through the ridiculous things we’ve done to learn information about other people based on the information they share on social media. Support the show2021-08-231h 08Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastLoss and Grief Part 2As a follow up to last week's episode on loss in our lives, we conclude the series this week with grief. We discuss how we personally walk through grief (including how it looks different for everyone), and how to support others when someone close to you is experiencing grief. Support the show2021-08-161h 05Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastLoss and Grief Part 1We’re real people with real lives and this week, we’re talking about the hard stuff. Loss is not distant from us and we discuss different losses in our lives including people and circumstances. Next week in the second part of this series, we will discuss processing and walking through grief. Support the show2021-08-0947 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastHard PassWhat are our non-negotiables in life? There are things that we are willing to compromise but other things that are very important when it comes to romantic relationships, friendships, and “rules of life” that we aren’t willing to compromise. We also discuss how some of these things have changed as we’ve grown and gotten older. Support the show2021-07-2658 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastThat Single LifeAlthough Kelsea just left her single life, all three of us have some perspective on our journey of singleness, including adjusting expectations and challenges we’ve faced. We also share listener stories about what you think is hard about being single and what you love about being single. Support the show2021-07-191h 21Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastLet’s Catch UpWe have so much to talk about! We start off this week’s episode with Kelsea’s rehearsal dinner and talk through her wedding day, life as a married woman, Ariah’s week at camp, Maddie’s last day at work, and their recent weekend with friends from out of town. Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing what we’ve been up to the last few weeks! Support the show2021-07-121h 50Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastDems Fightin WordsIf you’ve lived any amount of life, you have run into conflict with others. People are people and people disagree about things, so this week’s episode we’re talking about our experiences with conflict and how to have good conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Support the show2021-07-051h 08Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastChoosing ConfidenceWe talk a lot about confidence on our podcast, and we’re coming back to the conversation with a different angle. We got some questions wondering “if you aren’t already confident, how do you get there?” Kelsea and Ariah feel that their confidence comes more naturally to them, so they ask Maddie questions on her journey fighting and choosing to be confident in a world which tells her otherwise. Support the show2021-06-281h 02Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastThe 5 Love LanguagesWe discuss the five love languages as they play out in our friendships and romantic relationships, as well as how it affects our friendship between the three of us. When you understand how a person gives and receives love, you can better understand how to love and serve them! We end the episode with a special Father’s Day tribute to our dads. Support the show2021-06-211h 23Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastAlways a Bridesmaid, Never a BrideWe're talking all things wedding! You've been on the journey with us as Kelsea prepares for her big day, but this time we take you through the many years of past weddings, bridal showers, and the times we have been bridesmaids for our friends. Kelsea then shares her perspective on what it's like being on the other side of the conversation as she plans her own wedding. Support the show2021-06-141h 25Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastAliens, Camp Crushes, and Life LessonsY’all asked and we answered! We answer questions you submitted like is there intelligent life out there, who were our camp crushes growing up, and how long we’ve known each other. We finish off with a crowd favorite of dump, date, marry: Grey’s Anatomy edition!Support the show2021-06-071h 13Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastTake The RiskThis episode is all about having a dream and being willing to take the risk to make it happen. We interview Riley Vannoy, part owner of Noble Wave restaurant, where he tells the story of picking up his life and moving from Louisiana to open up a cajun style restaurant in Oregon. With all of the hardships and joys that come with opening up a new restaurant, we discuss how valuable it is to dive into the deep end to make your dreams a reality. Support the show2021-05-311h 06Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastIt's Not About The MoneyMoney can be an awkward thing to talk about but it doesn't have to be! We each share what our relationship with money is like in how it relates to our everyday lives, our spending habits, and our debt. Spoiler alert: there's more to life than money!Support the show2021-05-241h 19Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastLiving In Your 20’sWe had so many hopes and dreams for our 20’s and we had no idea how wrong we would be. We thought we would be married or have a career or feel “settled” by a certain age, but that’s just not how life goes. Hear about some of the lessons we learned about letting go of expectations and learning to love the stage of life we’re in. Support the show2021-05-171h 05Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastAn 8, a 6, and a 4 walk into a bar...Let's talk about the Enneagram. Ariah is an 8, the challenger who loves confrontation and avoids emotion, Kelsea is a 4 who loves emotion and connecting in deep and meaningful ways, and Maddie is a 6 who hates confrontation but values loyalty and safety. What could go wrong? Support the show2021-05-101h 19Sweet Hot Mustard PodcastThe Period Cup and Other Life ChangersEver try something and think "every single one of my friends needs to know about this"?? Don't worry, that's what we're here for! We talk about things like the period cup and tubing mascara and how they have changed our lives. You can thank us later. Support the show2021-05-0359 minSweet Hot Mustard PodcastParents Are People TooRelationships with your parents need to be invested in just like you would any other friendship...they’re people too! How have your relationships with your parents changed since becoming an adult? How do you communicate with them now? We read responses from our listeners and share our own experiences too!Support the show2021-04-261h 20