In this Episode: After taking mushrooms before a comedy show and ending up barefoot in "Tetanus City™" while on the phone with his soon to be ex, Calvin knew something was happening to him emotionally. And that's only the beginning. Calvin shares what helped him during this time, all while making The Bartender laugh/cry. Plus, a Survivor season 1 s…

In this very special episode, The Bartender and her sister Caroline deconstruct one of the greatest albums from their childhood, (and really, in the entire world,) Cabbage Patch Dreams. They go through song by song and celebrate at the end by performing the crucial duet from Side 2. Difficult harmonies are attempted. Past sibling rivalry is discuss…

In this Episode: Rod and Karen met in elementary school, have been together since they were 16 and married in 2002. They talk about their teenage courtship, and Rod has a story about something serious that happened at his high school. (CN: Discussion of sexual assault). Then The Bartender talks with Ash, whose relatives go back generations in the c…

Forest Ray was an Army medic in Iraq at the beginning of the war. He talks with The Bartender about the people he met there, cultural similarities and differences, how he felt about leaving, and his thoughts about what's happening currently in Afghanistan with the US troop withdrawal. They also briefly unpack their feelings about Jeff Bezos's penis…

Have you ever exacted revenge on a bad person, but maybe didn't know how to do it right? Our anonymous guest walks us through a vengeance story that probably should have been handled by experienced tire-slashers, but it was handled nonetheless. PLUS a beautiful song and tribute to DMX from Katharine's elementary school friend Keefe Crawford with Th…

In this Episode: Molly Knefel shares a never before told story involving very serious health problems she encountered while receiving IVF treatment. Then Hilary Asare tells The Bartender about her horrible experience with a certain diet company who shall not be named (kidding, it's totally named). Plus, pandemic adventures! (CN for discussion of IV…

In this Episode: Shaving, amirite? Guests Katie Hartman and Rob Neill each tell stories about some very sensitive hair removal experiences. The Bartender hard relates.

In this Episode: The Bitchy Waiter makes a triumphant return to talk about being a server during COVID, customers and vaccines (oh my), and Kyra Sims joins The Bartender to tell a story about several first times... in one night.

In this Episode: When Susie's daughter started having violent outbursts after their second child was born, the family was told it was just sibling rivalry. It was not. She shares the story of her family's journey over the past decade to find help for her daughter. Then this year, COVID-19 made things even trickier.…

In this Episode: Chemda and Keith, co-hosts of the Keith and The Girl podcast, were guests on this show years ago. A lot has changed. Chemda "spills the tea" about her recent divorce and why the relationship of 9 years ended, then Keith talks about a story UNFOLDING AS WE SPEAK about his dad, who recently emailed his ex wife. With her permission, K…

Our daughter graduated from therapeutic boarding school. This is the episode where you can hear our speeches, and also reflect on the human connection in struggle and triumph. End of the first season! Please listen and share.

Anxiety: a distortion, a shapeshifter, a robber, (thank you Meredith). This episode is all about dealing with tons of conflicting emotions at once, the spiral of anxiety and the reality of how much you can actually change and control. Please listen and share!

Our daughter was set to graduate from her therapeutic school. Being brave in the face of unknown outcomes doesn’t feel natural but our brains are amazing and we can do this. Be inspired to trust yourself. We can do this.

Our daughter was learning self love again, precious perspective and the faith that things could get better. Find some awesome reminders to be your best self, love it, and persevere through challenges with your self-belief leading the way. Be your best, live to your potential.

Effecting great change and maintaining it. Our daughter was learning how to be consistent and persevere even when things felt better, and even when it was really hard. I needed to do it too! This one is a little more upbeat for those who need some lighter love:) Thank you all! Amie

In this episode, we do a little recap. We also remind ourselves about getting rid of judgment, making real progress, patience and enjoying the ups in spite of the downs.

In this Episode: Jason, a musician and writer from Ontario, Canada, got sick and ended up in the hospital. He came out of a coma to find he had lost the use of his body. Jason talks about his path, being in a wheelchair, and how humor is always ok. Then Laura shares her story about taking risks, ignoring naysayers, and compares notes with The Barte…

Yay! A lighter post:) This episode is all about personality tests, understanding how to manage relationships and be your most effective self. It is packed with colors, descriptors and fuel for navigating the beauteous diversity of life. Enjoy!

This episode is in honor of missing someone, the incredibly vast human experience, and the courage it takes to actually feel it.

Change and growth are not straight lines. Dealing with the disappointment of the backslide, and teaching myself resiliency. Keeping hope alive!

In this Episode: Callie and her boyfriend were offered to take free professional couples photos, but they broke up the day before the shoot. So when life gave her lemons, she made pizza. Then T joins The Bartender to talk about acting, their temporary stint as a Jehovah's Witness, and... vampires.

After 6 months, she finally came home. Positivity, compassion, second chances.

Truly consider how pivotal siblings are to your development in this episode. Our kids reunite after 5 months of being apart. Tons of great quotes too! Please listen and share!

Get the download on the first psychological building block as you try to understand your child, yourself, your world. The Attachment Theory in all its glory.

Violet in her own words. My daughter let me interview her, she was 11. Then she let me share it. Amazing. To mirror her sentiments - make the most of your experiences.

We finally had our daughter after 3 long months. And now we had to bring her to school and say goodbye again. What really changes habits? I had to stay focused on the long term goal. And there we went, to boarding school.

After 84 days, we finally got to see our daughter. The rush of the reunion, the acceptance of the moment, living in the present. Amazing reminders for life!

This is the first time we heard major change in our daughter messages, and it prompted major change in me. Grow together, challenge yourselves, achieve long term goals. Hard, but true.

This episode is all about the first time we really realized we weren't alone. Be brave, share vulnerably. You truly are not alone.

In this episode, we understand the power of the most mindful experience - total disconnection from the world and it's distractions, deep in the woods at Wilderness Therapy. A focus on just you. We should all be so lucky.

In this Episode: When he was in his early 20's, David soon realized that being a writer in LA was a lot harder than he thought. But everything changed one day when he walked into a vintage record store. CN: this conversation has talk of depression and suicidal ideation About The Guest: David Nadelberg is a writer, producer, host, and all around a l…

A reminder to heal yourself as your kids get help, and how our bodies respond.

Ever want to know the real details? Woods, fire, disconnection from the world, therapy.

When our daughter begged for help and we thought we had done everything, we tried Wilderness Therapy. This episode is the daunting emotional trial of actually leaving your young child. So unnatural, so scary, and so hopeful all at the same time.

The reality of watching your child continue to struggle when you felt like you have tried everything. Past the point of knowing what to do next, here is what Amie turned to. This is when she get phone calls the most, so she offers the real beginning of her journey to everyone, not just those who call. (And you are all welcome to call Amie).…

Medicine, kids, brains, and the agonizing trials. Amie shares her own and her daughter's tough times finding what was right. Join her to ask about the new tests and potentially quicker relief. This is indeed a super provocative subject. Don't fear it, get into it.

Your kid doesn't fit the typical box, now what? And what the heck are all these evaluations anyway? Amie will take you through her run-in with the "testing weirdness," and special guest Dr. Jennifer Zeisz will help us break it down, and see the child through "the appropriate lens." Meet your whole child, not just the behaviors. www.jenniferzphd.com…