Chin Hairs & F-bombs
by SallyAnn Gray
Tune in to hear two friends talk about shit that’s important to them. You’ll hear SallyAnn Gray and a girlfriend share their struggles with things like love, adult friendships, parenting, depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, autism, work, aging, and some other stuff too.
Episodes
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Finding a Therapist: The Stuff Nobody Tells You
In this episode of Chin Hairs and F-Bombs, SallyAnn sits down with her friend Felicity, a mental health therapist, for an honest conversation about finding the right therapist. They talk about the hesitation so many of us feel when reaching out for help, the importance of feeling understood and...
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Storytime with your Gal Pal Sal: Instruction Manual
In this special bonus episode, your Gal Pal Sal shares a sweet Saturday morning story about her 12-year-old son Teddy and his mission to create the perfect lemonade recipe. From flashbacks of stressful baking sessions to her own childhood learning to cook with Betty Crocker, Sal reflects on how…
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Finding Light in the Dark: What Actually Helps When Life Gets Hard
In this episode of Chin Hairs and F-Bombs, SallyAnn and her guest, Chelsea Ray get real about finding light in the darkest moments. Chelsea opens up about navigating an unexpected divorce and reclaiming her power, while SallyAnn shares her ongoing battles with anxiety, depression, and loss....
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Exhausted and Exploding: Burnout in Real Life
In this episode of Chin Hairs and F-Bombs, SallyAnn Gray invites her husband, Benjamin, for a raw and honest conversation about burnout. They open up about how it impacted their marriage, their work, and their sense of self - and how they each found their way back. Sally and Benjamin unpack the...
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Part 2: Late to the Party: Discovering ADHD Later in Life
In Part 2 of this two-part Chin Hairs and F-Bombs series, SallyAnn and Lynne continue exploring their ADHD journeys, focusing on life after receiving their diagnoses. They discuss the practical tools and strategies that have significantly improved their daily lives, such as body doubling, visual...
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Part 1: Late to the Party: Discovering ADHD Later in Life
In this episode of Chin Hairs and F-Bombs, SallyAnn and her friend Lynne open up about their journeys with ADHD, focusing on the challenges of being diagnosed as adults. In Part 1 of this two-part series, they dive into their experiences with ADHD symptoms, including difficulty focusing, time...
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The Art of Making Friends: An Adult’s Guide to New Connections
In this episode of Chin Hairs and F-bombs: Conversations with Girlfriends, host SallyAnn reconnects with longtime friend Deb to talk about the challenges of building friendships as an adult. SallyAnn, who left Kansas City for Maine, and Deb, a retired nurse now based in Colorado, share their...
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Seen and Unseen: Navigating Middle Age as a Woman
In this episode of Chin Hairs and F-bombs, guests Barbara Evans and Monique Garrett join host SallyAnn Gray to uncover the realities of life as a middle-aged woman, tackling the often-overlooked "Invisible Woman Syndrome." Together, they share candid stories about aging, the shifting dynamics of...
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Quality Over Quantity: Direct Primary Care vs. traditional Primary Care
In this episode, SallyAnn Gray and her dear friend Emily examine the concept of Direct Primary Care (DPC) versus the traditional healthcare system. They discuss the advantages of DPC, focusing on quality, preventative care, and direct access to doctors, alongside candid personal experiences that...
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The Way We Fight: Navigating Love and Conflict
In this episode, SallyAnn and her friend Miranda dive into the topic of relationship conflicts, focusing on arguments with significant others and survival tips for cohabitation. Both women share stories from the trenches, discussing factors such as chores, money, and the importance of scheduling...
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The Complexity of People Pleasing
Join your Gal Pal Sal (SallyAnn Gray) and her friend Chelsea for a candid discussion about people pleasing. The duo shares personal stories and insights about their experiences as people-pleasers, the impact on their lives, and how they've managed to set boundaries. They also dive into the...
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How & Why I Cut WAY Back on Drinking
In this episode, SallyAnn has a deeply personal conversation with her closest confidante - herself! - sharing her relationship with alcohol and its profound impact on her life. Listen in as she candidly reveals the pivotal moments that led her to significantly reduce her alcohol intake, backed by...
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Breathe, Laugh, Heal: Navigating Anxiety
In this episode, girlfriends SallyAnn and Julie discuss their experiences living with anxiety, including how it has manifested in their lives, navigating panic attacks, and learning what works for them to regulate their nervous system during times of stress. Resources: Article: “Panic attack or...
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Parenting Without a Roadmap
In this episode, best friends SallyAnn and Emily dive into the chaotic and unpredictable journey of parenting without a roadmap. They candidly share their current struggles and victories, creating a space for listeners to feel understood in the wild world of parenting. Covering topics like...
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The Transformative Power of Grief
Friends SallyAnn and Barb share what they are currently grieving, how loss changes us, and the gifts of grief. Resources: Tammy Faulds, Grief Coach Book: How to Be Sad: Everything I've Learned About Getting Happier by Being Sad, by Helen Russell Playlist: “singing is good for you!”, made by SallyAnn
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Quitting Corporate America
Friends SallyAnn and Jessica discuss quitting bad bosses and leaving corporate America, plus healing from burnout, overachieving, and overscheduling. Don't Underestimate Me, Larry meme
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Aging & Identity
Friends SallyAnn and Rivkeh share their experiences of aging, how it has changed their views of themselves, how people treat them differently, how it has impacted their romantic relationships and sexuality, and the death of their f*ckability. Reference: Last F**kable Day (sketch from “Inside Amy...
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Therapeutic Ketamine for Depression
Two friends, SallyAnn & Lindsay, talk about their personal experiences with therapeutic ketamine for depression, the treatments they tried before ketamine, protocols used, details about their ketamine experiences, and how this treatment impacted their lives. Important warning: we are not medical...
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Depression Lies
Two friends, SallyAnn Gray and Kim Lloyd, talk about their personal experiences with depression, trauma, asking for help, traditional and nontraditional treatments, and getting and staying well. tw: suicide Resources: Mental health hotline Info about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Book: The...
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Friendship - the ship that never sets sail
This episode with SallyAnn and Emily explores childhood friendships, learning how to be a friend, making friends as adults, and friendship breakups. Check out the research here about how good friends are good for you and bad friends are the equivalent of smoking 20 cigarettes a day!
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Introducing: Chin Hairs & F-bombs
Learn about Chin Hairs & F-bombs, conversations with girlfriends!
About this show
Tune in to hear two friends talk about shit that’s important to them. You’ll hear SallyAnn Gray and a girlfriend share their struggles with things like love, adult friendships, parenting, depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, autism, work, aging, and some other stuff too.
Hosted by
SallyAnn Gray