Body and Mind Uncensored

Episode 18: Vacations, Catching Up, and Overcoming Funk

In this episode, we catch up after a long break filled with vacations, health challenges, and life updates. Hear about a dreamy trip to Bora Bora, complete with overwater huts and amazing food, and find out how the journey back led to some unexpected complications. We also discuss innovative beauty treatments, the ups and downs of boat life, and the challenges of overcoming personal funks. Join us as we share our adventures, laugh at the unexpected, and explore ways to stay positive and keep moving forward. 

Episode 17: Parenting Insights: Finding the Right Approach

In this episode, Taleese and Kelli discuss various parenting experiences and styles while also reflecting on their own approaches. They cover different styles of parenting such as authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved, along with subcategories like free-range, helicopter, and tiger parenting. They explore the impacts of these styles on children’s behaviors and outcomes, and share personal anecdotes, and reflect on the ups and downs of parenting. The discussion also touches on societal shifts in parenting norms and their perceptions of evolving generational behaviors. Quotes and advice for parenting are shared, emphasizing the importance of grace, humor, and connection. 

Episode 16: Traditions or Superstitions? A Lighthearted Look

In this episode, Kelli and Taleese catch up on their weekend activities, including some exciting upcoming trips. They discuss packing styles, share travel preparations, and chat about superstitions. Their conversation covers various common superstitions such as breaking mirrors, knocking on wood, lucky pennies, and black cats while also examining the psychological aspects behind these beliefs. The dialogue transitions into superstitious behaviors, like not walking under ladders, crossing fingers for luck, and hoping for good outcomes rooted in tradition and folklore. The discussion demonstrates a mix of skepticism and playful adherence to cultural habits, with both agreeing that these beliefs often serve to ease anxiety or add fun to life's uncertainties. 

Episode 15: Lighthearted Insights: Mental Age and Past Life Fun

Join Kelli and Taleese as they celebrate Pioneer Day, a unique Utah holiday, with light-hearted conversations and quizzes. They discuss the announcement of the Winter Olympics coming to Salt Lake City in 2034, and share personal anecdotes about their experiences with the 2002 Winter Olympics. The episode then shifts focus to fun mental age and past life quizzes, where both hosts reveal their quiz results and have a good laugh over their similarities and differences. It's an episode filled with joy, humor, and engaging discussions! 

Episode 14: The Good, The Bad, and The Social: Navigating Digital Life

In this episode, Kelli and Taleese discuss their personal lives and experiences with using social media, including its effects on mental health, body image, and social interactions. They explore the number and types of social media platforms available, highlighting Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, and others. They also discuss the dangers of cyberbullying, online predators, and viral trends, and stress the importance of moderation, communication with children, and modeling good behavior in managing social media use. Join them for an engaging conversation on staying connected in the digital age, the perils of online predators, and the need for moderation.  

Episode 13: Olympic Glory: Female Athletes and Mental Health

In this episode, join Taleese and Kelli as they dive into the latest updates and intriguing stories related to the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. They focus on notable female athletes like gymnast Simone Biles and swimmer Katie Ledecky. They discuss Biles' past struggles with mental health, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being for athletes. The hosts also mention the diversity in age, ethnicity, and gender representation in the U.S. Olympic teams. They touch on the inclusion of transgender athletes and how various sports are covered by the media. This episode is a celebration of resilience, support, and groundbreaking performances in the world of sports. 

Episode 12: From Leaves to Roots: The Evolution of Friendships

In this episode, Taleese and Kelli discuss planning for summer vacations while managing pet care, sharing experiences with services like Rover, AirTags, and PawScout to ensure pet safety. They delve into the significance of friendships, reflecting on childhood connections, adult friendships through different life stages, and maintaining relationships despite life's changes. They use analogies like leaf, branch, and root to describe varying types of friendships and emphasize the importance of nurturing true, deep connections. The conversation also explores how introverts and extroverts can both make and sustain meaningful friendships, with practical advice on forming bonds through common interests and activities. They have also set up a new email address for you to provide feedback: bodyminduncensored@gmail.com  

Episode 11: Hormonal Havoc: Understanding and Managing Menopause

n this episode, Kelli and Taleese discuss their recent experiences. The main topic centers around menopause, where they explore personal symptoms, debunk common myths, and share truths about menopause. They provide practical self-care tips for managing symptoms and stress the importance of consulting healthcare providers. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to share their experiences and feedback. They have set up a new email address for you: bodyminduncensored@gmail.com

Episode 10: Fad Diets: Fact or Fiction?

Delving Into Fad Diets: Successes, Failures, and Personal Experiences 
In this episode, Kelli and Taleese dive into a deep discussion about their personal experiences with various fad diets and weight loss methods. They explore the effectiveness and challenges of diets like keto, HCG, and the cabbage soup diet. Both hosts share their journeys with weight loss surgeries—gastric bypass and gastric sleeve—and discuss the significant impact these have had on their lives. They also touch on the psychological aspects of dieting, exercise routines they enjoy, and the broader cultural shifts in body image perceptions over time. Join Kelli and Taleese as they share candid and insightful stories aimed at helping anyone struggling with weight and body image. 

Episode 9: Twice the Love: Amanda's Path to Becoming a Twin Mom

In this episode of Body and Mind Uncensored, hosts Kelli and Taleese sit down with Amanda, a nurse and new mom of twins, to discuss her journey into motherhood. Kelli and Taleese explore topics ranging from Amanda’s struggles with infertility and miscarriage, to her pregnancy and childbirth experience, including a C-section delivery. Amanda emphasizes the importance of support from family and friends, especially beyond the initial postpartum period, and offers practical advice for new parents. The episode also highlights the need for postpartum care and mental health support. Tune in for insights, tips, and heartfelt stories about navigating life with twins.