Every female in our lives right now seems to be suffering from the same complaint—there’s too much to do and too little time and we’re struggling to buckle down. Most of us ladies right now are aiming for better productivity, focus, and motivation. If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Brierley and I are excited to share four new hacks—pulled from brand new surveys or research—to boost productivity in women.

Rant Therapy: Worst Holiday Ever

Nobody likes rejection. But for some people teasing, being left out of a social event, even receiving constructive criticism can lead to extremely negative feelings. Put another way, the punishment doesn’t fit the crime—the emotional reaction doesn’t match the perceived slight made. This is called Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. In today’s episode, we break down RSD: what is it? What other conditions is it often linked to? And how can you cope with RSD or help someone you know who has RSD? We cover all this and more in this episode.

Rant Therapy - Making A Dinner That No One Likes

The concept of experiential therapy isn’t new: there’s art therapy, equine therapy, play therapy. But one form you might not be familiar with is cooking therapy. Research tells us that cooking and baking are favorite hobbies of Americans—above reading, time spent with pets, video games, or outdoor activities. So how can we make our love of the kitchen also therapeutic? Meet Debra Borden! She’s a licensed clinical social worker and author of the new book, Cooking as Therapy: How to Improve Mental Health Through Cooking. In today’s episode, she shares the science behind cooking as therapy, how to turn any recipe into therapy, or even any non-recipe into a therapeutic experience.

Rant Therapy: Left-Lane Drivers

If you’ve listened to Taylor Swift’s newest album, you may have heard her song Eldest Daughter. If not, the gist is this: she sings about the pressure to seem strong, cool, and not let people down. As eldest daughters, this resonated with Brierley and me. So we dove in: what is eldest daughter syndrome? How does it develop during childhood and how does it shape your adulthood?

What’s Carolyn So Over this week? I’m So Over 4 Day Weeks!! Rant Therapy - I’m So Over 4 Day Weeks!

If you’ve had trouble lately focusing or being productive, this episode is for you. We’re talking about a concept called body doubling, and it’s something Carolyn and I have been employing to work through big projects, knock out mundane to-do items, or simply tackle our day job. In fact, it’s become one of the most effective solutions—and some days the only way—to harness our productivity and focus.

Rant Therapy: What’s Next??

Creatine is everywhere right now. While the supplement has been popular for years among gym rats, the benefits of taking creatine now far surpass gaining muscle strength—and especially for women. What are those benefits? How much creatine should you be taking? When should you take it? And will it make you gain weight? We answer all of these questions in today’s episode.

Rant Therapy: Lightbulbs

Why is everyone talking about their pelvic floor lately? This really wasn’t something we ever heard discussed 10 years ago. But in reality, 1 out of 2 childbearing women experience pelvic floor dysfunction. And thanks to the interest in menopause, we’re learning that your likelihood increases as estrogen levels decrease. The hard part about pelvic floor dysfunction, though, is that it doesn’t look the same in every person. In today’s episode, we break down what the condition can look like, what symptoms may be, and talk through the recommended treatments. Bonus: Brierley shares the surprising treatment that worked for her.

Rant Therapy: Fantasy Football

We’ve talked about hydration before. And if we had to guess, every one of us is walking around with a Stanley or Owala because you know the importance of hydration. But is there really more to know about hydration than just drink water? We’ve had listeners send us a variety of questions over the past few months: How do you stay optimally hydrated? Are electrolytes worthwhile? Can you get too many electrolytes? And are there certain periods when you really could benefit from more fluid and electrolytes? Ahem, perimenopause. So we decided it was time to answer them.

Rant Therapy: Is Your Focus Off Too?

A few months ago, Carolyn and I were sitting in a bar with a friend lamenting over our ADHD-like symptoms. Her suggested solution? Methylene blue supplements and she began to tell us how it boosted focus and attention span. Before we could say Amazon, Carolyn was adding the supplement to her shopping cart. The next day, before I purchased, I did some research and realized that while it may be fairly safe for some, there’s a group of people who really shouldn’t take it and I’m one of them. In today’s episode, we cover what methylene blue is, when and why you might want to use it, and when you should steer clear.

Rant Therapy: Perimenopause “Fix”

Let’s face it, most teens aren’t exactly known for having the healthiest habits, but did you know that the adolescent diet is considered the poorest of all age and population groups? While nutrient gaps are concerning at any age, they’re especially critical during adolescence when teens gain up to 25% of their adult height, 50% of adult weight, and undergo significant brain changes. In today’s episode, we’re outlining which nutrients are most important during the teenage years and empowering parents and nutrition experts to successfully set teens up for optimal growth and development. Don’t tune out too early; we outline 3 superstar foods that deliver multiple essential nutrients and share which ones we stock in our own kitchen.

Rant Therapy: The Motel 6