Real Talk On Respect with Victoria Cuore and Michael Solomon

Send us Fan MailSomebody can be laughing with you one minute and quietly fighting shame the next and that whiplash is real. We start with our usual marriage banter (dogs, treats, and a brand-new tattoo), then slide straight into the bigger topics people dodge: weight loss, body dysmorphia, and what it feels like to step out of a 20-year comfort zone and finally wear the clothes you avoided out of fear. From there, we talk about respect in public and why “checking someone out” can turn into humiliating, dehumanising behaviour fast. A night out at a family restaurant turns into a lesson on how young men treat servers, why women are not “on the menu”, and what we should be teaching our kids about basic decency. We also share a parenting moment that surprised us: Monster High. What looks like a silly show becomes a powerful message about bullied kids, rejection, differences, and building a group that supports each other. That launches a bigger conversation about raising confident kids, telling them the truth about their worth, and creating a home that feels safe. Then we get honest about advocacy and recovery after spinal surgery, including the reality of chronic pain, limitations, and how exhausting it is when people only reach out because they want something. We close with a reminder to stay humble, show up for people in the hospital, and choose kindness even when it’s easier to perform it than live it. If this hit home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re holding onto.Support the show