Episode #21: Sorry, I Like My Problems | Almost Everything

From drinking-age podcast milestones to deep-dive reflections on boundary setting and self-protection, Episode 21 hits the perfect balance between high-energy host chemistry and real-deal human grounding. Doc and Abby kick off the show celebrating 21 episodes of growth before diving into a hilarious "friend scan" and a philosophical round of "Problem Potluck"—asking whether you’d ever trade your current life stressors for a random draw from the rest of the world. The conversation takes a poignant turn as Doc opens up about navigating the delicate balance of introducing a serious partner to family, establishing firm boundaries to protect his peace, and learning to manage relationship expectations without letting past baggage compromise the future. The hosts match that emotional honesty with an insightful breakdown of corporate burnout, summer workload slowdowns, and the "nervous system reset" that happens when you finally stop operating in a constant state of urgency. Abby shares a charming, barefoot garden tour experience that sparked an unexpected interest in functional, life-integrated movement, while Doc reflects on the relentless, behind-the-scenes grit required to bring a vision to life—complete with a nostalgic look back at the "deja vu glitches" that keep him moving forward. They tackle everything from the strange rules of airport gate stretching and corporate "Workout Wednesdays" to the subtle, essential difference between simply being irritated versus truly offended in a relationship. To wrap things up, Abby presents a 20-item Feng Shui home audit detailing how clearing out subtle daily micro-clutter—like unread mail on the counter or visible laundry hampers—instantly relieves subconscious anxiety and resets your mind. In the "Almost Nothing" segment, Doc drops a crucial relationship rule on picking your battles and extending empathy, while Abby shares her latest literary obsession with the historical novel The Calamity Club. SPONSOR THIS PODCAST:Interested in alignment with an engaged, ambitious community obsessed with wellness, intentional living, and personal growth? Almost Everything offers premium, highly scannable audio integration that places your brand directly inside the weekly conversations of high-performing, growth-minded listeners. For custom sponsorship packages and media kit requests, reach out to our production team at ⁠[email protected]⁠.SEND US YOUR VOICENOTES:Want to have your voicenote question featured on the show as the "third host" on an upcoming episode? Submit a 30-60 second recording by sending a voice note directly to our Instagram DMs at @lyfeathome or by emailing your audio file to [email protected]. Whether you're sharing a "tea-worthy" story, a specific idea you're circling, or a question about your career and wellness (or anything else), just let us know your name (or if you’d prefer to stay anonymous)!ABOUT THE PODCAST:This podcast, hosted by our founder, Doc Waller (@docwaller) , and founding instructor, Abby Humphries (@abbyhumphries) , is your new WEEKLY must-listen on ambition, wellness, professional careers, relationships, lifestyle choices and more. So, basically...Almost Everything; except politics! ;)ABOUT THE COMPANY:LYFE At Home is a positive online wellness community for happier and healthier lives.⁠Follow Doc On Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/docwaller/⁠⁠Follow Abby On Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/abbyhumphries/