Brains, Brawn, and Bougie

Do We Really Need This?!

Eileen confirms that bears do indeed shit in the woods and she pees at Camelback. Wine is always the perfect gift. Fast fashion will be the end of us all. Eileen will not be buying Birkenstocks anytime soon but insists penguin sweaters are a staple. Meanwhile, Patty and Renee will most likely be wearing the same shirts every other podcast. Learn what we REALLY think are only landfill items!

Invisible Labor

June Cleaver was our mom’s role model. It’s hard to shake that in one generation. Eileen is still affected by the childhood drama of her father spelling her name incorrectly…YIKES! We all love people visiting, but what we love most is when they leave. Renée wins for having the most “live in guests.” Patty’s wisdom for the perfect motherhood experience….be a single mom of ONE daughter.   In this episode, we delve into the invisible labor and emotional heavy lifting many moms do every day. And, as typical with our conversations, we tend to solve one problem and bring up many more. Oh well, it just means we have to keep making podcasts until all the world’s problems go away. We call that “job security!” Chapters * 00:00 The Manosphere and Women's Rights * 44:21 Financial Literacy and Independence * 53:00 Invisible Labor and Gender Roles * 01:06:09 Health, Recovery, and Medication * 01:13:39 Concluding Remarks and Humorous Reflections

Plastic Surgery: Not IF - But WHEN

Big boobs just means big bras. A medical punch card would benefit Eileen, buy 11 and get the next one free. Confidence is key- Midwest women don't show pain, we just pack the trauma in. This week we share personal stories of plastic surgery, including the reasons behind it and the extensive list of non-elective surgeries undergone by one of us! This episode is perfect for you if you have had plastic surgery, are considering plastic surgery, or don’t ever want to go under the knife! Takeaways * Plastic surgery and body image * Emotional impact of plastic surgery Body image and self-acceptance * Health and wellness awareness Chapters * 00:00 The Journey of Plastic Surgery * 26:09 The Emotional Impact * 36:50 Body Image and Self-Acceptance * 55:14 Health and Wellness Awareness

The OGs: Friends for Life!

Junior High rules: Middle School is for losers! Some wedding invites never come and that’s OK cuz the reception probably sucked! Sometimes the goal in life is to keep your husband alive, sometimes it’s to….you fill in the blanks! And who the heck is Captain Silvertooth?!   On this very special episode of Brains, Brawn, and Bougie, Amy and Christine join us the morning after a fun night of celebrating birthdays. We may be a little hung over, but be prepared for a crazy ride of reminiscing about wild nights, inappropriate encounters, closet decorating, and more. Chapters * 00:00 Childhood Memories and Cheerleading Days * 32:15 Memories of Wild Nights * 37:24 Fashion and Closet Stories * 43:18 Career Transitions and Life Paths * 51:02 Retirement and Life After Work * 57:08 Celebrating Birthdays and Shared Experiences

Soulmates

Eileen wants to know in advance if she’s going to get 10-12 inches….get your minds out of the gutter - she's talking about SNOW! Renée needs to up her lipstick game. Let the Chapstick go! And, Patty is looking for someone in her life to kill spiders. She’s got all the other stuff nailed, but a spider murder hanging around would be great. In this episode you get to decide if soulmates are real or, if would you rather have more twin flames in your life. Don't know what a "twin flame" is - well listen to the podcast and you will know everything!