Best Let Me Think Out Loud Podcasts (2024)

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Guest Co-Host Mark L Walberg 1:05:30

2h ago1:05:30

1:05:30

On today’s episode, Lynette is joined by special guest co-host and Temptation Island host Mark Walberg, while Stefanie recovers from COVID. Lynette and Mark open the show by talking about mushrooms and weed. Then they get into a conversation about the kids leaving for college. This leads to some more parenting talk. Before they wrap, Lynette asks M…

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Will I Be Lonely and Lost in France? Thinking Out Loud 7:41

3h ago7:41

7:41

Just thinking out loud about loneliness and my fear of being stuck in a country with no-one I know, despite wanting to live in a country where no-one knows me! What could my reality be? Should I have a plan B? The Actualizing Woman is a place where, as a community, listeners are invited to contribute their own experiences of growth, healing and sel…

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That’s Not The Flex You Think It Is 57:48

1h ago57:48

57:48

Lynette and Stefanie open the show by talking to Producer about a new podcast he’s producing with his dad called Just Fooling About with Michael Biehn. Stefanie then recaps her recent trip to the dentist to get a root canal. After that, the gang talks about different drugs they’ve tried in the past. Before they wrap, the ladies get into a little Re…

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Breaking News Alert 54:18

5h ago54:18

54:18

Lynette opens this week’s first show by talking about her dog having another seizure. Then the ladies talk about their sleeping and Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race. After that, Stefanie recaps her karaoke night which leads to more music talk. Before they wrap, Lynette and Stef go over a few things they’ve been watching lately. Thank…

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Prepare To Be Disappointed 54:58

4d ago54:58

54:58

Lynette and Stefanie open the show by talking about hate watching/listening to content. Lynette then talks about a true crime documentary she watched on the Slenderman murder. After that, Stefanie talks about going out to do Karaoke the other night. Before they wrap, Stefanie talks about her kids looking for jobs. Thanks for supporting today’s spon…

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This Is Default Parenting 1:00:03

2h ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Lynette opens the show by talking about Sonny leaving for Japan this morning. Then the ladies give a little update on how their dogs are doing. After that, Stefanie talks about her younger daughter finally getting her drivers license. Before they wrap, Stefanie gives an update on her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis. Thanks for supporting today’s sponsors…

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I’m Sorry I’m Not Super Intellectual 55:45

2d ago55:45

55:45

Lynette and Stefanie open the show with some of the things they’ve been watching recently. Then the ladies get into a discussion about the kid’s sports over the year. This leads them to remember their days playing sports in school, and the hassle of having to do it with big boobs. Before they wrap, Lynette and Stef talk about disciplining children …

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Joke’s On You 58:36

4d ago58:36

58:36

Lynette opens the show by talking about her overgrown backyard and coyotes prowling the area. Then the ladies go over their 4th of July holidays. After that, Stefanie talks about her birthday and gift giving. Before they wrap, Lynette and Stef have a discussion about their teenage kids needing to learn how to do adult things on their own. Thanks fo…

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OMG Tell Me Everything 52:26

25d ago52:26

52:26

Stefanie opens the show by talking about her upcoming birthday. Then the ladies go over their 4th of July plans. After that, the ladies discuss the kids going off to college and the Kids going off to college and the Netflix documentary Perfect Wife. Before they wrap, Stefanie talks about re reading a popular book and they go over a few more things …

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Josh Dean 59:49

26d ago59:49

59:49

Josh Dean is an American journalist, author, and podcaster. Josh’s newest podcast, White Devil, is about the case of Canadian socialite Jasmine Hartin, who shot and killed a police officer in Brazil. Other true crime podcasts of Josh’s include: Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen and The Clearing. Josh was also featured on the Netflix true crime documen…

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Let’s Get A Little Serious Here 59:06

29d ago59:06

59:06

Stefanie opens this week’s first show by recapping her recent eye surgery. This leads Stefanie to talk about having a little back and forth with the doctors office over her insurance coverage. After that, Lynette talks about Sonny getting really into UFC. Before they wrap, the ladies talk about the amount of freedom they give their teenagers. This …

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Why Do We Have To Get Texts Involved in This? 53:23

1M ago53:23

53:23

Lynette opens the show by talking about Sonny needing to reschedule his wisdom teeth getting taken out because he was throwing up the night before. Then the ladies talk about their kids needing to learn how to figure things out on their own. After that, Stefanie recaps a recent encounter with someone on the Facebook Buy Nothing group. Before they w…

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We Signed An NDA’s Ann Maddox & Amanda Lifford 59:15

1M ago59:15

59:15

Lynette and Stefanie welcome the hosts of the pop culture comedy podcast We Signed An NDA to today’s special guest episode. Ann Maddox was featured on the most recent season of Vanderpump Rules as Tom Sandoval’s personal assistant. She currently helps out with the operations side of Ariana Madix’s sandwich shop Something About Her. Amanda Lifford a…

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I Maybe Have To Agree With That 50:53

1M ago50:53

50:53

Lynette opens this week’s first show by talking about having to trap a cockroach in her house today before the show. Stefanie then recaps Xander’s recent speech and debate tournament. Lynette then talks about Natalia leaving for Spain. This leads Stefanie to talk about her kids being home for the summer break and the ladies talk about the Los Angel…

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It’s Not Bragging Rights 48:04

1M ago48:04

48:04

Stefanie opens the show by talking about her Father’s Day and Lynette goes over a party that was thrown at Patricks over the weekend. Then the ladies go over a few of the things they’ve been watching lately. After that, Lynette and Stefanie each give some updates on how their dogs are doing. This leads them to wrap up the show by talking about coyo…

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What’s Up Strabismus? 51:47

1M ago51:47

51:47

Lynette opens this week’s first show by giving a few updates after being away last week. This leads her to recap her recent trip to Cabo with her daughter and a few others. After that, Stefanie gives an update on how Sadie’s driving is progressing. Before they wrap, the ladies ask Producer Caelan about his Father’s Day. Visit BodySmartFitness.com a…

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It Was Awesome with Julie Kasem 58:41

2M ago58:41

58:41

Stefanie and Julie open the show by talking about their daughter’s hanging out and going to Disneyland together. Julie then shares a few stories from her daughter’s time at UCLA so far. After that the ladies talk a bit about their summer plans. Before they wrap, Stefanie recaps taking Xander to urgent care the other day for his throat. Visit BodySm…

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Going Way Back with Julie Kasem 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Stefanie and Julie open the show by talking about needing to update the kids passports, practicing driving with them, and the DMV. Then the ladies talk about having anxiety and how it presently differently between people. This leads them to tell a few stories about panic attacks. Before they wrap, they talk about therapy, medication, and addictions…

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We’re All Parenting Over Here 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

Lynette opens the show by complaining about her daughter’s friend who leaves her car in their driveway for days at a time. Stef then talks about her kids wanting to get a job. After that, Stef recalls a little kerfuffle she got into with her neighbor over an unleashed dog. Before they wrap, the ladies talk about some things they’ve been watching an…

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But That’s What I’m Good At! 55:59

2M ago55:59

55:59

Lynette opens this week’s first show by talking about the kids grad night at Universal. Lynette then goes over the kids getting ready for their graduation. After that, Stefanie recaps a big music show her kids played in for their school. Before they wrap, the ladies talk a bit about their schools when they were their kids age. And thanks for suppor…

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I Didn’t Know Things Had Gotten This Bad 56:25

2M ago56:25

56:25

Lynette and Stefanie open the show by talking to Caelan about his video game addiction, as well giving an update on their exercise lately. After that, Stefanie talks about all the junk she has in her house and the two go over a few things they’ve been watching. After that, Stef talks about taking her kids to see a band at the Whisky on Sunset. Befo…

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Drunk-ish 33:44

2M ago33:44

33:44

Today's episode is a full chapter from Stefanie's book Drunk-ish read to you by your favorite podcast host (Stefanie wrote that), Stefanie! Please enjoy and if you feel moved to purchase the book that would be great too! Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from DRUNK-ISH by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, read by the author. Copyright © 2024 b…

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No Problemo 1:02:47

2M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Lynette opens the show by talking about some new problems she’s having with her dog Phil. The ladies then remember what it was like taking care of young children. After that, Lynette and Stef talk about graduation gifts and birthdays. Before they wrap, Stefanie recaps a sushi dinner birthday party she went to. Also stay until the end to hear an exc…

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Get Off My Lawn! 1:00:50

2M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Lynette opens the show by giving an update on her dog Phil. This leads Stef to give an update on her dishwasher/tile troubled with the guy who was supposed to come fix it. After that, the ladies discuss their hatred for all the apps we need to be using. Before they wrap, Lynette and Stef go over a few of the things they’ve been watching lately. And…

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Why Is That Too Much To Ask? 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

Lynette opens this week’s first show talking about her trip to Vegas over the weekend to see Pearl Jam. Lynette then talks about the kids having their prom as soon as she got back from Vegas. After that the ladies talk a bit about teenage drivers. This leads them to wrap up the show by remembering dangerous situations they put themselves in as teen…

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Maybe I Shouldn’t Have A Job 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

Lynette and Stefanie open the show by talking about some old jobs they worked. Stefanie then talks about going out a couple nights last week. After that, the ladies discuss a few podcasts they’ve been listening to. Before they wrap, Lynette and Stef give a few college updates for the kids. And thanks for supporting today’s sponsors: Quince.com/FCOL…

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Elby Taylor 59:49

3M ago59:49

59:49

Lynette and Stefanie welcome Stef’s daughter Elby Taylor back to show for this week’s guest episode to talk about her college application process and recently being accepted to her dream school UCLA. Follow us on all social media channels @FCOLpodcast Watch guest episodes on Youtube: Youtube.com/@FCOLpodcast Join our Patreon page for an additional …

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You're Missing the NOW, Mum! The Teaching of Eckhart Tolle 25:49

2M ago25:49

25:49

You're Missing the NOW, Mum! The Teaching of Eckhart Tolle. I recently started to read Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now and learned that I had forgotten to notice my 'Life', because I had been concentrating so much on my 'Life Situation'. Powerful and highly valuable teaching, for me, a person who is so hyper-fixated on the future. The Actualizing …

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Be Careful with Your Face 52:07

3M ago52:07

52:07

Lynette opens this week’s first show by giving an update on her move. This leads Lynette to talk about finally getting Phil back. For the remainder of the show, Lynette and Stef go over their Mother’s Day. And thanks for supporting today’s sponsors: ThriveCausemetics.com/FCOL Quince.com/FCOL Follow us on all social media channels @FCOLpodcast Watch…

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Good Luck With That 54:57

3M ago54:57

54:57

Lynette and Stefanie open the show by giving some updates on their dogs. Stef then talks about an issue she’s been having with her dishwasher. After that Lynetyte mentions a Pearl Jam concert in Vegas that she’s going to. Before they wrap, the gang talks about what they’ve been watching. Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/…

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But Why France, Clare? Why Not Bulgaria? 18:28

3M ago18:28

18:28

I talk about all those little reasons why I've chosen to move to France, as opposed to any other country in the world. I reminisce about experiences in France as a teen and other connections to my potential future home country. (If they let me in!) The Actualizing Woman is a place where, as a community, listeners are invited to contribute their own…

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Having Fun In Retrospect 55:11

3M ago55:11

55:11

Lynette opens this week’s first show by talking about watching the Tom Brandy roast. Stefanie then recaps her family outing to see John Mulaney at the Hollywood Bowl. Before they wrap, Lynette gives an update on moving into her rental house. And thanks for supporting today’s sponsors: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/[FC…

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I’ll Be The Judge of That 57:46

3M ago57:46

57:46

Stefanie opens the show by talking about taking Elby to a medical appointment and Lynette talks a bit more about her upcoming move into a rental house. Then the ladies go over a few things they watched including the new Jon Bon Jovi documentary and The Jinx season 2. After that, Lynette continues her Stagecoach recap. Before they wrap, Stefanie tal…

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All’s Well That Ends Well 54:01

3M ago54:01

54:01

Stefanie opens this week’s first show by talking about her daughter getting accepted into her dream college. Stef then reads her husband’s email to their daughter’s former college counselor who forgot to mention that Psychology was a severely impacted major. This leads to a longer discussion about picking the right college counselor and what the pr…

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I Wanna Get Juiced 46:35

3M ago46:35

46:35

Lynette opens this week’s third show by talking about selling her house and needing to find a new place soon. Lynette then talks about having to go with her daughter to Stagecoach this weekend. After that the ladies get into what they’ve been watching. Before they wrap, Stef talks about taking her daughter in for part 2 of her psychological testing…

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Laurie Kilmartin 52:51

3M ago52:51

52:51

Laurie Kilmartin is an Emmy-nominated & WGA award-winning writer, comedian, and NYT Best Selling author. She worked as a staff writer for Conan O’Brien’s talk show Conan, as well as being a finalist on Last Comic Standing season 7. Her most recent special Cis Woke Grief Sl*t is available now. She also hosts the weekly podcast The Jackie and Laurie …

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I Gotta Tell My Friends 50:20

3M ago50:20

50:20

Stefanie opens this week’s first show by giving an update on her daughter’s college acceptance letters after UC Berkley and UC San Diego came out over the weekend. Lynette then talks about the brief time she was homeschooled as a child. This leads the ladies to talk more about their childhood educations growing up. Before they wrap, Lynette and Ste…

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That’s Not Judgy, That’s Sanity! 49:49

3M ago49:49

49:49

Lynette and Stefanie open the show by talking about a recent listener comment that compared enjoying true crime content to child pornography. Then the gang talks about all the things they’ve been watching including: Mean Girl Murders, Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fashion, The Synanon Fix, LuLaRich, The Antisocial Network: Memes to Mayhem, What Je…

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That’s Gotta Be Uncomfortable 49:42

4M ago49:42

49:42

Stefanie opens this week’s first show by talking about writing for Alec Baldwin on Hollywood Squares many years ago. The ladies then wonder how people get convinced to smuggle drugs across boarders, which leads to a discussion about being locked up abroad. After that, Stefanie talks about showing Xander Pulp Fiction for the first time. Before they …

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I Don’t Want Confrontation, I’m On Vacation 46:39

4M ago46:39

46:39

Lynette and Stefanie open the show with a little movie talk. Stefanie then tells Lynette about a service dog she wasn’t allowed to pet the other day. After that, Stefanie talks about an uncomfortable encounter she had while at a writers festival in San Diego over the weekend. Before they wrap, the ladies give a little update on the kids college pla…

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LeeAnn Kreischer 1:02:52

4M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

On today’s special guest episode, Lynette and Stefanie welcome LeeAnn Kreischer to the show. LeeAnn is the host of the popular Wife of the Party podcast, its accompanying bookclub, and is also the wife comedian Bert Kreischer. Stefanie’s new book Drunkish was recently featured on LeeAnn’s podcast book club where she was a guest and the two hit it o…

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Oh Please, Bother Me 55:27

4M ago55:27

55:27

Lynette opens this week’s first show by recapping her recent trip to Florida with the kids. Lynette then talks about going to see Bruce Springsteen. For the remainder of the show, Stefanie tells Lynette about as writer’s festival she went to in San Diego over the weekend. And thanks for sup[porting today’s sponsors: BetterHelp.com/FCOL & Nutrafol.c…

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Julie Kasem is Back by Popular Demand 50:13

4M ago50:13

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Julie Kasem is still in-studio with Stefanie this week while Lynette is out of town. Julie opens the show by recapping her recent family trip to Cabo. This leads the ladies to discuss young girls fashion trends these days. For the remainder of the show, Julie tells the story of meeting her husband in 1996, then breaking up, then getting back togeth…

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Why Do You Want To Leave? Err, Because I'm Rotting In This Place! Part 2 13:48

4M ago13:48

13:48

Why do you want to leave Clare? Err.. because I'm rotting in this place! PART 2 I talk even more about some of my reasons for leaving the UK.. I talk about my potential diagnosis of ADHD and what that might mean for me, and also about WHO I will be, and CAN be, living in France. Once again, I talk about the book by Natalie Rogers and quote from thi…

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Surprise! It’s Julie Kasem 49:06

4M ago49:06

49:06

Julie Kasem sits in with Stefanie this week while Lynette is out of town. Stef opens the show by debating about what she should do for her husband’s 60th birthday. This leads the ladies to talk about and remember a few surprise birthday parties. After that, Stef and Julie talk about how nerdy their husbands can get. Before they wrap, the ladies dis…

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Why Do You Want To Leave? Err, Because I'm Rotting In This Place! Part 1 17:40

4M ago17:40

17:40

Why do you want to leave Clare? Err.. because I'm rotting in this place! I talk more in this episode (PART 1) about some of my reasons for leaving the UK (nothing political, I promise) The pull towards living life in a different country and creating a HUGE fresh start are strong and almost instinctual. My plan is to find a place where I can find my…

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You’re Up To No Good 49:11

4M ago49:11

49:11

Stefanie opens the show talking about her son hanging out with one of his good friends lately. This leads her to tell Lynette about her daughter struggling with some learning disabilities and getting tested for ADHD. For the remainder of the show, the ladies discuss the case of Ruby Franke who was a mormon Youtube momfluencer who was abusing her ki…

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How Did I Survive? 58:03

4M ago58:03

58:03

Stefanie opens this week’s first show by talking about her daughter going to a rave. This leads Stef to give an update on her daughter’s college application journey. After that, Lynette and Stef remember all the crazy stuff that they would get into when they were their daughters age. Thanks for supporting today’s sponsors: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by…

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The PLAN - My Journey Towards My Ideal Conditions 27:07

4M ago27:07

27:07

The journey has begun. But what's my plan for my actualization? I sat up in bed one night with a damned great light bulb flashing over my head and immediately it all became very clear what I needed to do next in my life. For me to find my ideal conditions for my own self-development and actualization, I needed to find peace and quiet, in my own hom…

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Three Goals: AUTHENTICITY, POTENTIAL and FULFILLMENT 12:53

4M ago12:53

12:53

In this episode I outline my three goals and pose some questions for you, to help you work out whether YOU are on course towards being an authentic person, achieving your full potential and heading towards life fulfillment. The Actualizing Woman is a place where, as a community, listeners are invited to contribute their own experiences of growth, h…

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