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In this episode of Chin Hairs and F-Bombs, SallyAnn and her guest, Chelsea Ray get real about finding light in the darkest moments. Chelsea opens up about navigating an unexpected divorce and reclaiming her power, while SallyAnn shares her ongoing battles with anxiety, depression, and loss. Together, they explore what actually helps when life gets hard—the healing power of music and dance, wellness rituals, solo retreats in nature, and the life-saving power of genuine human connection. This episode includes Story Time with your Gal Pal Sal and wraps up with Joy Shares, celebrating the ordinary delights that keep us grounded. An honest conversation about resilience, support systems, and finding comfort in the mess.
00:00 Welcome to Chin Hairs and F-Bombs
01:29 Meet Chelsea: Fashion and Friendship
03:00 The Power of Dopamine Dressing
05:13 Finding Light in the Dark
07:58 Chelsea's Heartbreaking Year
13:47 The Importance of Sharing and Support
23:04 Healing Rituals and Practices
27:50 The Joy of Walking
28:55 Solo Retreats: Disconnect to Reconnect
32:03 Self-Discovery Through Hardship
36:08 Finding Light in the Dark
39:33 Story Time with Your Gab Pal Sal
47:00 Joy Shares: Celebrating the Little Things
52:47 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
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In this episode of Chin Hairs and F-Bombs, SallyAnn Gray invites her husband, Benjamin, for a raw and honest conversation about burnout. They open up about how it impacted their marriage, their work, and their sense of self - and how they each found their way back. Sally and Benjamin unpack the different ways burnout shows up for men and women, the weight of societal expectations, and the strategies that actually helped them heal. Along the way, they share practical advice, real-life stories, and one surprising truth: sometimes you’ve gotta get outside and play in the dirt.
00:00 – Welcome to Chin Hairs and F-Bombs
00:40 – Meet the guest: Benjamin
01:06 – Burnout: Let’s talk about it
01:49 – Who we are, what we’re about
04:35 – So what IS burnout, really?
06:34 – How burnout messes with your head and heart
13:02 – Men, women, and burnout: Different rules, same pressure
19:29 – What burnout did to our relationship
24:48 – Finding our way back
26:33 – Yard work is therapy now? Sure is.
28:01 – Getting out of our heads and into our bodies
29:21 – Our burnout stories (the messy kind)
32:17 – Learning to live within our limits
43:37 – “Ohhh… THAT was burnout”: Early signs
47:55 – Generational Perspectives on Mental Health
49:28 – JOY SHARE! What’s lighting us up right now
53:21 – Final thoughts
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In Part 2 of this two-part Chin Hairs and F-Bombs series, SallyAnn and Lynne continue exploring their ADHD journeys, focusing on life after receiving their diagnoses. They discuss the practical tools and strategies that have significantly improved their daily lives, such as body doubling, visual reminders, and digital organization tools. They share their personal experiences with ADHD medication, highlighting both the challenges and benefits. SallyAnn and Lynne also celebrate the often-overlooked positive aspects of having ADHD! Filled with relatable stories, practical advice, and encouragement, this episode offers helpful insights for anyone managing ADHD or supporting loved ones who are.
00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:42 Effective Support Strategies
02:27 The Power of Body Doubling
06:05 Visual Reminders and Habit Stacking
11:39 Medication Experiences
18:44 Reflecting on ADHD Diagnosis
20:12 Realizing ADHD in High Achievers
20:49 The Power of Self-Diagnosis
22:04 The Impact of Medication
23:10 Embracing the Creative Brain
26:06 Journaling and Tracking Progress
31:17 Sharing Joys and Self-Care
34:57 Concluding Thoughts on ADHD
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In this episode of Chin Hairs and F-bombs: Conversations with Girlfriends, host SallyAnn reconnects with longtime friend Deb to talk about the challenges of building friendships as an adult. SallyAnn, who left Kansas City for Maine, and Deb, a retired nurse now based in Colorado, share their personal experiences and tips for finding community in unfamiliar territory. They highlight the importance of spontaneity, discuss what it takes to form meaningful bonds and celebrate the joys of lifelong companionship.
00:00 Introductions
01:05 Childhood Memories and Long-Lasting Friendship
03:01 Challenges of Making Friends as Adults
04:05 Deb's Retirement and New Beginnings
09:34 Sally's Move to Maine and Isolation
13:01 Finding Community and Making Connections
18:32 Balancing Social Life and Personal Time
22:37 Advice on Making New Friends
24:00 The Importance of Being Open to Opportunities
26:37 Maintaining Long-Distance Friendships
29:24 The Pain of Losing Friendships
33:17 Cherishing Deep Platonic Friendships
35:30 A Heartwarming Story
38:10 Reflections on Retirement and Friendships
39:16 Joy Share and Closing Remarks
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In this episode of Chin Hairs and F-bombs, guests Barbara Evans and Monique Garrett join host SallyAnn Gray to uncover the realities of life as a middle-aged woman, tackling the often-overlooked "Invisible Woman Syndrome." Together, they share candid stories about aging, the shifting dynamics of professional life, and how societal perceptions evolve as women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. The conversation is a heartfelt exploration of self-perception, resilience, and the freedom that comes with letting go of societal expectations. Plus, don't miss their "Joy Share" segment, where these friends celebrate the simple things that bring them happiness, reminding us of the power of connection and community.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:44 Meet the Guests: Monique and Barbara
04:18 Virtual Coffee Connections
07:11 Invisible Woman Syndrome
10:16 Personal Experiences of Invisibility
19:49 Benefits of Invisibility
26:07 Navigating Professional Challenges for Women
28:48 The Struggles of Middle-Aged Job Seekers
30:55 Embracing Personal Style and Liberation
35:12 The Journey to Going Gray
39:22 Understanding Menopause and Aging
44:23 Final Thoughts and Joy Share
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In this episode, SallyAnn Gray and her dear friend Emily examine the concept of Direct Primary Care (DPC) versus the traditional healthcare system. They discuss the advantages of DPC, focusing on quality, preventative care, and direct access to doctors, alongside candid personal experiences that highlight frustrations with conventional healthcare practices. The episode explores the issues of misdiagnoses, lack of personalized care, and systemic problems within traditional healthcare systems, proposing DPC as a more compassionate and individualized alternative. The conversation also touches on the friends' personal lives and ends with a heartfelt reflection on the importance of finding joy amid life's challenges.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:33 Meet Emily: A Familiar Voice
00:53 What is Direct Primary Care?
01:04 About the Podcast
05:35 Direct Primary Care Explained
14:58 Personal Experiences with Traditional Healthcare
20:38 Switching to Direct Primary Care
31:39 Finding the Right Doctor
35:39 The Hassle of Traditional Healthcare
37:11 Frustrations with Misdiagnoses
40:54 The Broken Healthcare System
42:36 The Benefits of Direct Primary Care
50:51 Story Time: The Water Bottle Incident
55:40 Joy Share: Finding Positivity in Tough Times
01:02:47 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
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In this episode, SallyAnn and her friend Miranda dive into the topic of relationship conflicts, focusing on arguments with significant others and survival tips for cohabitation. Both women share stories from the trenches, discussing factors such as chores, money, and the importance of scheduling alone time to maintain healthy relationships. They explore what it means to fight fair, communicate effectively, and find balance amidst the chaos of everyday life.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome
01:35 Meet Miranda: Life on the Road
02:25 Vermont Adventures and Reflections
04:07 Kansas City Memories
06:10 Stand-Up Comedy Birthday Bash
07:33 State of the Union: Relationship Dynamics
12:26 Navigating Conflict and Fighting Styles
30:33 Navigating Emotions and Articulation
31:13 Understanding Triggers and Personal Growth
33:24 Importance of Time Alone and Space
40:07 Biggest Fights
43:16 Chores and Gender Norms
51:56 Best and Worst Relationship Advice
55:54 Joyful Moments and Closing Thoughts
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Join your Gal Pal Sal (SallyAnn Gray) and her friend Chelsea for a candid discussion about people pleasing. The duo shares personal stories and insights about their experiences as people-pleasers, the impact on their lives, and how they've managed to set boundaries. They also dive into the challenges of saying no, self-help book disappointments, and the joy of discovering self-acceptance.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
01:39 Meet Chelsea: Background and Career
02:07 Fashion and Friendship: How We Met
06:14 Understanding People Pleasing
13:13 Childhood Influences on People Pleasing
17:16 The Struggle with People Pleasing
22:04 Self-Help Books: Do They Really Help?
28:36 Impact of People Pleasing on Life
33:39 Confronting a Friend
35:39 The Art of Saying No
37:42 Friendship Dynamics
39:40 The Power of Downtime
46:04 Solo Retreats and FOMO
48:07 Setting Boundaries
49:08 The Joy of Self-Acceptance
52:25 Learning to Say No
55:57 Joy Shares and Wrap-Up
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In this episode, SallyAnn has a deeply personal conversation with her closest confidante - herself! - sharing her relationship with alcohol and its profound impact on her life. Listen in as she candidly reveals the pivotal moments that led her to significantly reduce her alcohol intake, backed by compelling data, realistic strategies, and the transformative effect it had on her mental health.
Resources/Data:
CBC: "Canada gets new guidelines to recognize and treat high-risk drinking" - link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/alcohol-high-risk-1.6996304
Nation Library of Medicine: "Alcohol Use Among Depressed Patients: The Need for Assessment and Intervention" - link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2874911/
World Health Organization: "No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health" - link: https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health
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In this episode, girlfriends SallyAnn and Julie discuss their experiences living with anxiety, including how it has manifested in their lives, navigating panic attacks, and learning what works for them to regulate their nervous system during times of stress.
Resources:
Article: “Panic attack or anxiety attack? Here’s how to tell” - https://www.ems1.com/airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/
About 4 7 8 breathing - https://health.clevelandclinic.org/4-7-8-breathing
Info about Freespira - https://freespira.com/
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Friends SallyAnn and Barb share what they are currently grieving, how loss changes us, and the gifts of grief.
Resources:
Book: How to Be Sad: Everything I've Learned About Getting Happier by Being Sad, by Helen Russell
Playlist: “singing is good for you!”, made by SallyAnn
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Friends SallyAnn and Jessica discuss quitting bad bosses and leaving corporate America, plus healing from burnout, overachieving, and overscheduling.
Don't Underestimate Me, Larry meme
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Friends SallyAnn and Rivkeh share their experiences of aging, how it has changed their views of themselves, how people treat them differently, how it has impacted their romantic relationships and sexuality, and the death of their f*ckability.
Reference:
Last F**kable Day (sketch from “Inside Amy Schumer”)
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Two friends, SallyAnn & Lindsay, talk about their personal experiences with therapeutic ketamine for depression, the treatments they tried before ketamine, protocols used, details about their ketamine experiences, and how this treatment impacted their lives.
Important warning: we are not medical doctors. These are personal experiences. Do not try this without being under the care of medical professionals.
Resources:
About the Johns Hopkins Psilocybin Playlist
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Two friends, SallyAnn Gray and Kim Lloyd, talk about their personal experiences with depression, trauma, asking for help, traditional and nontraditional treatments, and getting and staying well.
tw: suicide
Resources:
Mental health hotline
Info about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Book: The Empath's Survival Guide by Judith Orloff
Book: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski
EMDR
IFS
Kim Lloyd Fitness
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This episode with SallyAnn and Emily explores childhood friendships, learning how to be a friend, making friends as adults, and friendship breakups.
Check out the research here about how good friends are good for you and bad friends are the equivalent of smoking 20 cigarettes a day!
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