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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 1H 10M

14. The Husband Episode: Blind Date Lore + Real-Life Love

from The High Functioning Hot Mess Podcast · host Elizabeth Bronk McLaughlin

It’s my birthday week, so we’re doing something different.For the first time ever, I have a guest with a Y chromosome on the podcast — my husband, Tye. This episode is giving 2016 YouTube boyfriend tag energy… except we’re married, talking about grief, nervous systems, faith, law enforcement, Kwik Trip, and whether egg rolls at the Wabasha Kwik Trip taste superior (they do).We talk about:Our blind date origin storyHigh Functioning Hot Mess marriage edition:Who spirals fasterWho’s more dramaticWho apologizes firstWho cries at dog videosWhat being married to a police officer has taught me about stress and nervous systemsHow grief shaped our first year of marriageThe reality of faith evolving (and praying out loud feeling awkward)Big “what’s next?” season-of-life conversationsAnd obviously… an entire segment dedicated to Kwik TripThis one is light, but it’s also layered.Send it to a friend (or your husband).Leave a rating or review — it helps the podcast reach other high-functioning hot messes.Come hang out with me beyond Instagram through the podcast + newsletter.And as always…See you next time. ✨Work with Elizabeth: Click hereConnect with Elizabeth: 💻 https://www.elizabethalicellc.com/ 📸 @elizabethalicerd on Instagram 💌 Subscribe to Vitality Vignette for cozy wellness musingsNow on TikTok! The High Functioning Hot Mess🤍 If You Loved This Episode

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