When Your Body Hits the Emergency Brake

11 Years, 3 Time Zones, and Zero Chill

Hey Barbies! It's Kylie, Emma is taking the week off! In this episode, I sit down with my childhood best friend to talk about what it really takes to stay close for over a decade. We dive into long-distance friendship, miscommunication, hard conversations, and the messy moments no one posts about. This is a raw, honest look at choosing friendship even when life feels chaotic and everything keeps changing.

Healthcare is a Scam (and We’re Anxious about it)

From getting kicked off our parents’ insurance to self-diagnosing on Google, healthcare in your 20s and 30s is confusing, expensive, and anxiety-inducing. We’re talking insurance chaos, ignoring symptoms, overthinking everything, and learning how to advocate for yourself when the system feels broken. If you’ve ever thought “I’ll deal with it later,” this one’s for you.

When Your Body Hits the Emergency Brake

his week on Barbie’s Unhinged, we’re talking about the moment your body says “absolutely not” and shuts the whole operation down. You’re sick, you can’t move, and suddenly you’re forced into a timeout you didn’t schedule. We break down the warning signs your body throws at you before the shutdown — the fatigue, the brain fog, the random aches — and why we’re all so good at ignoring them until it’s too late. Plus, the honest guilt spiral that comes with doing absolutely nothing… versus the people who are like, “Being sick is my Roman Empire” because it gives them an excuse to lay in bed for 48 hours straight with no responsibilities. From feeling unproductive to secretly loving the forced rest. Emma and Kylie give you their different view points.

Moving in Together : A New Chapter

In this week’s episode of Barbie’s Unhinged, Emma and Kylie are officially roommates—and the moving boxes are only half the story. We’re breaking down the chaos, excitement, and mild delusion that comes with merging two full lives under one roof. From deciding whose aesthetic wins in the living room (hint: it’s pink) to navigating the emotional side of starting fresh, the girls get real about what it’s actually like to move in with your best friend. Plus, the neighborhood welcoming committee did not disappoint. We recap meeting the locals, building a sense of community, and why saying hi to the neighbors is your 2025 adulting green flag.

Work Besties & Boundaries with special guest, Kaytlin

This week, Emma sits down with her manager and friend Kaytlin to talk all things workplace friendships — the good, the messy, and the in-between. They get real about setting boundaries, keeping professionalism without losing authenticity, and what happens when your work bestie is your boss. It’s honest, funny, and a reminder that friendship doesn’t stop when the meeting starts.