What the Hell is Happening in Middle School (and Why is Everyone Crying?)

The Bullying Episode (or Why Mean People Suck)

Bullying is one of those things almost everyone has a story about - and unfortunately, that's not always a good thing. In this episode, we talk about the messy reality of dealing with mean people while growing up. In this episode, we get into: * Different types of bullying * Why people bully * What it means to bystand * How parents can support their kids * Protecting your confidence and self-worth * A few laughs, awkward stories, and questionable commentary Whether you're navigating MORE THAN just friendship drama, raising a kid through it, or still occasionally remembering that one weird thing someone said in 7th grade, this episode is for you. Expect honest conversation, a little perspective, and a reminder that bullies don't get the final say. Email us at DontTellYourFatherpod@gmail.com

From Lullabies to Bops (Our Questionable Taste in Music)

This week's episode is basically what happens when two people with wildly questionable music taste get microphones. We invite you to judge us, we're judging ourselves on this one. We're talking: * Artists we'd defend in court * TikTok songs that had us in a chokehold * Overrated musicians (yes, we said what we said) * The emotional trauma of old playlsts * And Wren, absolutely butchering children's lullabies for everyone's entertainment From nostalgic comfort songs to chaotic bops that make no sense, this episode is all over the place in the best way. If your playlist gives emotional whiplash, you'll fit right in.

Feral Girl Summer (Because Hot Girls Could Never)

This week, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of a true Feral Girl Summer™ — the kind built on lake days, gas station snacks, staying up too late, reading instead of answering texts, and pretending “rotting” is actually self-care (because maybe it is?) This episode also takes approximately 47 delightful side quests. And honestly? That feels very on theme for the season. In this episode: * The difference between a Hot Girl Summer and a Feral Girl Summer * Summer Hot Takes * The art of summer “rotting” * Wren’s actual summer plans * Random stories about middle school dating, scoring baseball games, and explaining a children’s book called “Frog on a Log?” by Kes Gray If your summer aesthetic is  “feral raccoon holding an iced coffee,” this episode is for you. And if that’s not your vibe, come along anyway. It’ll be educational.

Why Are We Like This? (Anxiety, Overthinking, and Other Personality Traits)

"Why Are We Like This?" is a painfully relatable episode about overthinking literally everything. We're talking about the kind of anxiety that turns a simple interaction into a full investigative documentary in your brain. In this episode, we get into: * The physical chaos of anxiety (racing thoughts, avoidance, air hunger) * Why our brains turn tiny moments into full disasters * The invisibility of anxiety compared to how it looks in the movies * Small things that truly help when your brain won't shut off Basically, if your internal monologue sounds like a group chat with no supervision, this episode is for you.

Escaping Reality (Why We'd Rather be in a Book)

Some people journal. Some people go to therapy. We...disappear into books. Come along as we share what reading says about how we cope, feel, and disappear into stories that understand us better than anything else. In this episode, we get into: * Why fictional worlds feel safer sometimes * The comfort reads we turn to when everything feels overwhelming * Books that emotionally destroyed us - but in a good way * Reading as an escape, a reset, and sometimes a full-on avoidance strategy * Hot takes on book trends and book behavior This episode is about the way books hold us when real life feels heavy. Come share the comfort, chaos, and quiet we find in a good book.