Episode 36: How We Do Sportsmanship

Episode 40: Just Because I’m a Boss doesn’t mean I’m a B@#$!

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends leadership clarity with a sprinkle of “please don’t confuse boundaries with attitude.” In “Just Because I’m a Boss Doesn’t Mean I’m a B@#$!,” Dannelle unpacks the double standards, tone policing, and quiet calculations that come with being a woman in charge. She reflects on authority without apology, confidence without caricature, and the freedom that comes from leading with intention instead of performance.

Episode 39: Just Because I can do a lot does not mean that I can do Everything

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends self-awareness with a sprinkle of “I am not your superhero, actually” humor. In “Just Because I Can Do A Lot Does Not Mean I Can Do Everything,” Dannelle reflects on the seasons when competence became a trap and capability turned into an unspoken expectation. She unpacks the quiet burnout, and how asking for HELP is necessary. Expect honesty, gentle conviction, and a few laughs at the expense of overachiever culture.

Episode 38: Just Because I’m spiritual does not mean I’m Religious

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends introspection with a sprinkle of “please don’t put me in your box” humor. In “Just Because I’m Spiritual Does Not Mean I’m Religious,” Tamara explores the difference between personal connection and institutional expectation — the rituals that ground her, the questions that shaped her, and the freedom she’s found in defining faith on her own terms. She shares the moments that deepened her spirituality without requiring her to subscribe to anyone else’s rulebook. Expect warmth, clarity, and a few knowing laughs about the assumptions people love to make.

Episode 37: How We Do Partnership (featuring our first-ever special guest)

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends collaboration with a sprinkle of “we’re really doing this together” delight. In “How We Do Partnership,” Dannelle and Tamara welcome the podcast’s first special guest to explore what it takes to build, maintain, and honor a true partnership — whether romantic, professional, or the beautifully complicated in-between. They dig into communication, compromise, and quiet agreements that make shared life possible. Expect heartfelt moments, unexpected laughter, and a fresh perspective on what it means to choose someone — and keep choosing them — on purpose.

Episode 36: How We Do Sportsmanship

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends competitive spirit with a sprinkle of “I’m trying to be a good person but also… I like to win” energy. In “How We Do Sportsmanship,” Tamara breaks down the art of playing fair, losing gracefully, and celebrating without being insufferable. She shares the lessons learned from childhood games, and the unspoken rules that govern everything from board games to workplace dynamics. Equal parts reflective and hilariously honest, this episode reminds us that character shows up even when the score is tied.