Tales Of A Buzzed Housewife Podcast

Today Jen joins us to discuss our fitness routines, how we developed healthy habits, and to reaffirm what we believe is the most important part of any health journey. Spoiler alert: Scrolling Instagram and wishing you looked like someone else isn't the trick. We talk about becoming confident and creating positive self talk in regards to our bodies, as well as changing the narrative around health and wellness for our kids. An amusing discussion about bed sheets and pajamas leaves us debating what is appropriate to sleep in. We also relive some fun moments from athletic events we've participated in together. Cheers, bitches! 

Surprise-we're still alive! On this episode we reveal the reason we were gone for so long and how we're both doing now. We discuss the struggles of marriage, the importance of communication, learning to value yourself, and how to become confident outside of being a mom & wife. Basically, same old shit... but different. Plus, hear the moment we realize we entirely forgot what the heck we're doing. Grab a cocktail and join us for a deep discussion and some laughs. Happy Hour is back on. Cheers, bitches!  

We're talking all things holidays! Elf on the Shelf. To wrap or not to wrap? Teacher gifts. Real tree vs fake tree? Class parties. And of course, Santa. Enjoy! 

Join us for skinny margaritas as we introduce you to the final member of our Quad Squad. We address Ashli's feelings of exclusion from the earlier podcast episodes, as it relates to being a working mom. We circle back to previous discussions about juggling our kids with other responsibilities, asking our husbands for help and our desire for their attentiveness as fathers and partners. Find out about our experiences of "living in sin" and what we think about vow renewals. We discuss the different dynamic our kids have with grandparents who are around often versus those who are seen less frequently. Danni shares the story of her surprise birthday party and the three of us reminisce on the good times that were had. We wrap up the episode by addressing the difficulties that come along with letting go of old friendships, welcoming new friends into your life and walking the fine line of being overly involved in our close friends' marriages. Enjoy! XO

Today's episode is a true to form happy hour where we catch up on a little bit of everything. We talk about the positive changes that have come from the difficult discussions surrounding emotional labor. We follow up on the husbands episode and share their reactions to hearing themselves on the show. We discuss participation in sports and activities, along with learning how to give up control in many aspects of our kids lives. We end up concluding that injuries of the private parts aren't as uncommon as we previously believed. 

It's been a long time coming... the guys are finally here to give their side of the story! We debate whether women are "crazy" or men are "dense". Chris shares his theory on value systems and hilarious first impression of Jose. The conversation surrounding emotional labor continues to consume us and we end up having some epiphanies about how we can all be doing better in our relationships. We discuss the complexity of expectations versus reality, our eternal hope that our husbands will someday become mind readers and why "thank you" isn't good enough.

Jen joins us once again as we discuss an article that had all of us nodding our heads, slow clapping and feeling a little less alone. We talk about emotional labor and all the "invisible" things moms are tasked with doing. We compare what this looks like for stay at home moms versus moms that work outside of the home. We explore the difference between what our male counterparts think of when they consider a task "done" and how our higher standards keep us feeling stressed and just barely able to keep our heads above the water. 

Guess who's back? Back again?? Housewives are back...with a friend! For today's episode we've brought along one of our favorite humans for your listening pleasure. Jen shares the name she designated to our listeners and the reason you'll find her behind the bar at any party. We chat about the different dynamic of having a son and daughter, as opposed to two of the same. Jen shares the bittersweet story of losing her first pregnancy and how that life changing event has affected her parenting style. Discussion about the anniversary of the Sept 11th attacks leads us into each of our own stories of not feeling safe in certain public situations and the fascinating human response to danger. Cheers, bitches! XO

Once again Tatiana joins us as we discuss how social media has become a major factor in our real life relationships. We talk about joint accounts, shared passwords, and transparency with spouses. We debate what qualifies as “micro cheating” and whether likes, comments and follows are actually worth a fight. Jess divulges experiences that helped create boundaries within her marriage, while Danni explains how boundaries can be different for each spouse. 

This week we're answering listener questions! Find out how we feel about a long term relationship that might be over & how to manage your child being bullied. We talk about having more babies, what we consider the hardest part of our day & what we do to unwind. (Surprisingly, it doesn't include extensive consumption of alcohol.) Danni overhears strangers being critical of her daughters in public & is surprised by their concerns. The show takes a weird (and funny) turn when we discuss how movies leave out a significant piece in their portrayal of sex. Meanwhile, Jess tells us about a woman who believes she's found the secret to a happy husband. We have a surprise cameo from someone you hear about often & somehow bacon and avocado make their way into the discussion. Episode 10 is a special one. All aboard!  xo

On today's episode we enjoy a delicious cabernet and Jess confesses to fantasizing about living on her own. She explains why she wasn't originally on board with playdates and why she loves them now. We debate whether we should pay our kids an allowance for helping around the house and share an idea to help kids learn the value of the things they often take for granted. We discuss whether cussing around children is appropriate and how swear jars can be useful in some situations. We share our feelings about how our kids behave differently when other people are part of the equation and how valuable it can be to separate siblings and really see each kid as an individual. We discuss how we keep our kids learning during summer break and Dannette shares how life changing it was to move away from a bad school.  xo

We break down 'The Five Love Languages'-a best selling book and theory written by marriage counselor Gary Chapman. Find out why your partner isn't feeling cared about even when you feel like you're doing everything within your power to make them happy. Discover your own love language and what you can do to help your partner love you better, as well. We share stories of how loving in the wrong language leads to misunderstandings and disappointment. We also provide examples of small changes you can make in your everyday life to ensure your partner is feeling loved and knows how to show their love for you. We talk about compromise, getting out of your comfort zone and how loving can become more difficult once you are out of the early stages of infatuation.  xo

This week we learn about the surprising rise in alcohol consumption, particularly among women. We discuss enjoying drinks while in the presence of our children and their interest in alcohol because of that. Danni introduces us to "mindful drinking" and Jess is totally not on board. We are shocked to learn about the government poisoning alcohol during the prohibition and Freud recommending cocaine as treatment for alcohol addiction. Also, find out what your brain is actually doing during a blackout. We debate whether cuddling is good or bad for your sex life and remind everyone that foreplay is key. We talk about letting go of insecurities and how sex for women is typically more mental. Lastly, we tease the subject of our next episode and make a recommendation to help you learn how to love your spouse better! xoxo

Jess suffers from separation anxiety and realizes she might need professional help to avoid becoming a helicopter parent. We address criticism and issue a reminder of our incompetence. Danni isn't ready for the conversation her daughters doctor is suggesting she needs to have sooner rather than later. We discuss modesty in the home and at what point you have "the talk" with your kids. We get into how sex education has changed, how being exposed to porn at a young age can cause long term damage in relationships and how to separate shame from normal body exploration. We also tell stories about bad choices we made as teenagers and how we came to love alcohol far earlier than we hope our children will.  xoxo

This episode Danni tells us about her terrible luck that apparently means good luck is in her future. Jess informs us that less people are getting divorced than we tend to think and schools us on all the factors research says contribute to a lasting marriage.  xoxo    

We get real judgy about current parenting trends and have a fun chat with our crazy kids!  Enjoy! xoxo

We're finally back, and we have a guest! Jess' niece joins us and schools us in all things teen. We talk about teen suicide, drugs, social media and it's impact, as well as bullying.  XOXO Cheers Bitches!!

Giving you our thoughts on "free-range parenting", a little history on marriage and a look inside ours, as well as some ridiculous birth stories.  Cheers Bitches!

Welcome to our first happy hour, friends! We are beyond excited to start this journey! Unfortunately, the first 20 minutes are a bit sketchy. Jess' mic wasn't working so she sounds far away and although we could have recorded all over again, we wanted our conversation to be genuine. Please suffer through it... we promise it gets better! ENJOY! Cheers Bitches

Welcome to Tales of a BuzZed Housewife! We're so excited to have you! We are a brand new weekly podcast focusing on the reality of marriage, parenting and everything in between in this crazy shit show of a world we all live in.  Stay tuned for our first episode coming very soon! Cheers Bitches!