I LIED TO MY THERAPIST

·1 hr 15 min·5 clips

Chelsey and Meg found a sharp metal screw hidden inside a restaurant taquito, risking a hospital trip.

The episode begins with the hosts announcing a schedule change to releasing episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. They catch up after weeks apart, with Chelsey recounting a disturbing incident where her friend Meg found a metal screw inside a taquito at a restaurant, leading to awkward interactions with waitstaff. Jaci then details her recent trip to Japan, highlighting cultural differences such as smaller food portions, a lack of public trash cans, and a general emphasis on respect and intentionality. She contrasts this with a frustrating experience at a US park where a truck blocked traffic and litter was visible. Jaci also shares amusing anecdotes from Japan, including a strange elevator comment about cannibalism and celebrity sightings of Jack Black and Keegan-Michael Key. The conversation shifts to Jaci's newfound interest in space exploration, specifically NASA's Artemis 2 mission, which changed her previous skepticism about moon landings. The hosts then dive into their advice column, addressing listener submissions. They discuss a 25-year-old woman who feels she isn't taken seriously due to her youthful appearance, offering tips on confidence and style. Another listener asks for advice after lying to her therapist about her job, prompting humorous suggestions. A third seeks guidance on handling persistent former homeowners who keep having packages delivered to her new house. The hosts also respond to a woman struggling with infertility and insensitive comments like 'it's God's timing,' emphasizing the importance of empathetic responses. Finally, they advise a new mother with trauma from a difficult birth who is unsure about planning more children, sharing personal perspectives on age gaps and recovery.

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A friendship catch-up turns moon missions, postpartum hopes, and Meg's strange story into a searching, intimate conversation.

This single-episode review follows a long-awaited catch-up as private uncertainty slowly turns into shared meaning. After time apart, with one speaker back from Japan and Chelsea in Arizona, the conversation moves through a strange story involving their friend Meg before…

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Press play when Japan, Artemis II, and postpartum honesty sound like the conversational detour you need.

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