Stop Saying "I'm Not Mad"

This episode dives into one of the most universal relationship headaches of all time: when someone is clearly mad, obviously mad, undeniably mad… and still says, “I’m not mad.” From emotional landmines to week-long silent storms, this rant breaks down why pretending everything’s fine never helps and how honesty could save everyone days of tiptoeing.You’ll hear stories about growing up in a brutally honest family, the infamous puddle-driving incident, and why taking people’s words literally might be the ultimate power move. It’s blunt, funny, and painfully relatable.HighlightsThe “I’m not mad” lie and why everyone hates itHow honesty fixes problems in 5 minutes — but hiding them drags it out for a weekGrowing up with a family that never sugarcoated anythingThe puddle-driving story and the chaos that followedWhy taking people’s words literally might actually solve argumentsBeing called out when you accidentally act the same way you complain about