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Barely Untamed is the podcast to listen to when you feel like you’re going through it alone. We talk about some of the hardest moments of life, but with a levity that makes it all a little bit more bearable. And it’s not always serious. If giggles and random tangents and unfiltered swearing sound like your cup of tea, then you might like our style. Barely Untamed launched in January of 2024, and new episodes come out weekly - because we ARE that ambitious. New episodes release EVERY Wednesda ...
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Episode 25: She’s weird, she’ll deal with it.
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For our 25th episode, we’re featuring our first guest! Join us as we interview our friend, Mackenzie. We discuss her conscious decisions to reframe situations, why she celebrates the little wins, and how it’s really all about having a positive perspective. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and…
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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, so this episode is all about Veronica navigating her mom’s diagnosis, what to look out for, how to lower your own risk, the burden on caregivers, and Veronica’s first experience with a support group. Resources: Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/ Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures Report https://www.…
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Episode 23: One time he electrocuted himself.
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This episode is all about dads and Father’s Day! Veronica reminisces about her dad and talks about her grief process after he passed and Sarah talks about how her dad is one of her favorite people. Resources: There are endless resources for grief, but what’s helped was finding a community going through the same thing. Veronica found this community …
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In this episode, we talk about how our childhoods were compared to today, the differences between generations, which generation has had it worst, and how modern slang makes us giggle. Resources: Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@blueeyes.2525/video/7232997165503647019 https://www.tiktok.com/@mr_lindsay_sped https://www.tiktok.com/@kellymanno Gen Z Bi…
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In this episode, we talk about our love/hate relationship with vulnerability: what it really means to be vulnerable, how we can be more vulnerable, and how to avoid oversharing. It’s all really hard! Resources: Vulnerability: The Key to Better Relationships https://markmanson.net/vulnerability-in-relationships The Best Leaders Aren’t Afraid To Be V…
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In this episode, we talk about how much Veronica loves hugs and why Sarah avoids them, touch starvation, hugs in professional environments, and the different types and levels of physical touch. Resources: Newsweek Article - Is It True The Less You Hug Your Friend, The Stronger The Friendship? https://www.newsweek.com/best-friends-dont-hug-theory-tr…
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Episode 19: His name was Clifford, after the big red dog.
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Who likes dealing with car stuff? Certainly not us! This week, we talk about how much we hate dealing with car maintenance and the high-stress experience of buying a car, especially with all the options and decisions you have to make. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagra…
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Trigger warning: This is one of our heavier episodes and we discuss addiction, child abuse and death. If you’re not in the mental place to listen, please skip this one. In this episode, we dive into relationships with mothers. Sarah reflects on the life of her mother and the strained relationship she had with her, Veronica talks about how her relat…
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Episode 17: It sounds so whitewashed when I say that.
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In this episode, we celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islanders Heritage Month! Veronica shares the background of her family, a bit of history about the Philippines, why she wants to learn more about her culture, and the interest we each have about our family history. Resources: Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month https://www.history.…
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Episode 16: What am I gonna do with all the dirt?
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In the spirit of Earth Day, we dive into sustainability in this episode. We talk about recycling, the new “5 Rs,” guilt about online ordering, electric cars, fast fashion, and what we can do as individuals to be kinder to Mother Earth. Resources: NOAA Monitoring the Ozone Hole https://gml.noaa.gov/hats/about/cfc.html The Montreal Protocol https://e…
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Episode 15: I love finances, finances love me.
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Possibly the most taboo topic of all: money. In this episode, we talk about our relationships with money, how we manage our finances, and why we do or do not like talking about it. We touch on paying off debt, retirement accounts, emergency savings, credit cards, and how to make sense of the whole mess. Resources: Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps https:/…
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This episode is all about pets! We talk about the pets we’ve had, what kind of pets we’d like to have someday, dealing with the death of pets, the amazing benefits of owning pets, and give some shout-outs to our favorite animal rescues. Resources: Forbes article - Pet Ownership Statistics 2024: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/pet-insurance/pet-owner…
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Episode 13: I walk around with that rage all the time.
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In this episode, we talk about anger and ask these questions: Why is road rage so bad? Did the pandemic make us angrier? Why are people so angry on planes? Do you believe in karma? How bad is anger for your health, and what can you do about it? Resources: New York Times Article “A Nation on Hold Wants to Speak to a Manager” by Sarah Lyall: https://…
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Episode 12: Treat me how Tom Cruise treated me in my dream!
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In this episode, we talk about nonsensical dream stuff: what dreams mean, nightmares, sleep walking, the aftereffects of dreams, unexpected physical dreams, and dream diaries. Resources: Dream Interpretation, Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_interpretation “Throughline”: The history of understanding our dreams, NPR https://www.npr.org/…
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In this episode, we talk about careers, including what motivates us at work, double-standards for women in the workforce, office personality tests, how your feelings about your career change over time, and how the conversation about careers has changed over the generations. #career #careergoals #barelyuntamed #barelyuntamedpodcast Resources: 4-Day …
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Episode 10: I have lived life toaster-less and it’s been fine.
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In this episode, we talk about stuff: how many possessions are too many, purging unwanted items, how we consume, where to start if you need to do some spring cleaning, and some crazy statistics about the culture of consumption. Listen to this episode while you clean out the closet you’ve been avoiding! #springcleaning #minimalism #barelyuntamed #ba…
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In this episode, we talk about the complex world of friendships, including friend break-ups, how we define a “friend,” fulfillment from female friends, if men and women can be friends, and how to have authentic, vulnerable relationships. Resources: Unladylike Podcast Episode: “More Than Best Friends” https://megaphone.link/MULP3030276077 Rhaina Coh…
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In this episode, we explore our complicated feelings about Valentine’s Day: Has it become too commercialized? Is it only for romantic relationships? What’s with Galentine’s Day? What are our Valentine's Day challenges? Listen and find out! #love #valentinesday #valentines #valentine #galentinesday #barelyuntamed #barelyuntamedpodcast #podcast We wa…
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Episode 7: Just in case there's ever a Dateline about me...
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In this episode, we talk about solo travel: how Sarah has embraced it, why Veronica is scared to do it, how to do it safely, and how to enjoy yourself while traveling alone. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcastingveronica @sarahphillips.lv…
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Episode 6: What'd you talk about? Was it me?
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In this episode, we talk about Veronica’s acceptance of therapy, Sarah’s aversion to therapy, how to start therapy, other tools to use, family therapy, and where to go from here. While we make light of our own personal experiences, we understand the importance of mental health and support services. If you are having a crisis, please reach out for h…
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In this episode, we talk about social media: perception versus reality, if time spent on social media is different than time spent watching shows, being intentional with social media, and how to know when you need to take a step back. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagra…
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Trigger warning: Veronica recounts the death scene of a parent. If you want to skip this section, it’s from 10:56-14:45. In this episode, we talk about being in the “sandwich years,” multi-generational households, managing your parents’ health, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the cost of elder care, the “aging talk,” and the “death talk.” Resources: The …
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Episode 3: I would do ANYTHING for you, kid!
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In this episode, we talk about how we’ve become like our parents, different parenting styles, parenting each child differently, observing parenting when you’re not a parent yourself, and postpartum depression. Resources: The 4 Types of Parenting Styles and Their Impact on Child Development https://www.parentingforbrain.com/4-baumrind-parenting-styl…
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In this episode, we talk about romantic relationships and our current statuses. We delve into soulmates and “The One,” being in love with more than one person, life after divorce, name changes, and how it can all be really hard. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @bar…
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We did it! We made a podcast! In this episode, we introduce ourselves, why we decided to do this, what the name means, and what we think we can expect from this crazy adventure. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcastingveronica @sarahphillips.lv…
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