Chittin' and Chattin'

This week’s Sips of the Week is a chaotic (but delicious) mix—Japanese mango cream soda + vodka… basically a mango screwdriver and we’re not mad about it.We’re both a little all over the place this episode (life is a scam, everything is a scam, you get it), but in between the chaos, M opens up about her recent crash-outs and how Syd has helped her realize that spiraling doesn’t have to ruin your whole day. Growth… kinda.Syd shares a story about her intuition being on 100 and showing up as a safe space when someone needed it most, and we get into the heaviness of living with CPTSD and how everyday life can feel a little extra overwhelming. We also dive into Syd’s very official (and slightly unhinged) “theories” on relationships.M got a new tattoo (!!) and is gearing up for her sleeve, plus we get into a real and funny convo about sexuality and figuring yourself out—even at 29.Of course, it wouldn’t be an episode without our usual wacky dream recaps, a heartfelt moment about a teacher who truly got it, and a message from a listener who set boundaries after listening to the pod (cue us sobbing).Oh—and Syd educates M on a classic Vine she somehow missed.PSA: If someone can’t respect your boundaries, they don’t respect you. Period.

Sips of the Week is M’s elite concoction—mango and spicy chili tea paired with pastries from her homemade breakfast (chef energy, always). Meanwhile, we are both just… surviving. Syd threw her back out (again) and M’s eye is swollen shut from allergies, so truly everything is going great over here. On the bright side, Syd did manage to shave her legs with a broken back, so resilience is alive and well.We recap Syd’s cruise—new friends, fun adventures, and all the chaos you’d expect—while M has been in full nesting mode, turning her apartment into the cutest, coziest space. We spiral a bit about how the ocean is both breathtaking and absolutely terrifying (and yes, we stand by the fact that mermaids are real).Syd also gives M a list of movies she needs to watch, and of course, she was already planning her next trip before even making it home—Puerto Rico is definitely calling her back. While Syd was gone, M surprised her with a snack basket from around the world that is truly next-level. We also get into Syd’s go-to travel hack—booking big vacations through Costco and all the unexpected perks that come with it.Grab a drink, get comfy, and come hang out with us—this one’s a mix of travel stories, chaos, and just trying to hold it together.

This week we are feeling accomplished because why are we filming at 11am like productive queens?? ☀️ Fueled by M’s incredible home-cooked breakfast (chef’s kiss 👩‍🍳), we kick things off with Syd unlocking a childhood memory of leftover biscuits with Karo syrup… and honestly, we’re not mad about it 😌Sips of the Week ☕✨ is a cozy coffee moment—M whipped up a spiced creation and Syd made it extra sweet with French vanilla creamer + cinnamon sugar (because balance).We’re getting ahead of the game this week since Syd will be living her best life on a CRUISE when this drops 🚢💅 because we stay booked & busy—especially with summer jobs around the corner!We cover a little bit of everything:💄 Syd’s face is finally recovering thanks to her ride-or-die Dollar Tree products (don’t sleep on them!!)🌀 Adults learning cause & effect… aka karma is THAT girl💅 Nothing bothers Syd… until it comes to messing with her man 👀💍 Big moves!! Syd & her hubby’s new business already has 3 weddings potentially booked (!!) and M might be entering her freelance bartending era 🍸💸 Tax Day check-in—M filed her taxes solo and lived to tell the taleSyd also breaks down her cruise must-haves (and what people always forget 👀), plus shares a hilarious middle-of-the-night dream panic moment with her husband that had us crying laughing 😭We get a little deeper talking about:🍼 Why more people are waiting to have kids—and why it’s never okay to ask someone when they’re having them🗣️ Letting go of outdated mindsets around kids and familySpill it, Bestie 💔 gets heavy this week as we discuss a heartbreaking story out of Syd’s hometown and how small-town dynamics can sometimes let serious issues go unchecked.But don’t worry—we send you off with a laugh because M is about to be left completely unsupervised while Syd is on vacation… and we’re a little concerned 😂

This week’s episode is giving cozy, reflective, and just the right amount of unhinged 🤭Sips of the Week is a surprise find from Jungle Jim’s — an amazing Riesling in the CUTEST black cat bottle 🐈‍⬛🍷 paired perfectly with a quirky little Turkish delight treat that Syd picked out (she really nailed the vibe on this one).We get into some unexpected backstory this episode — learning about M’s family ties to the original Homestead Act and realizing that even though we grew up 19 hours apart, our childhoods were weirdly similar 🫶 cue all the nostalgic talk about grandparents making homemade jams and our sudden desire to become that kind of people.Things get a little deeper as we talk about healing — like the kind where you finally feel safe enough to fully be your weird, authentic self around your people 💅 and honestly? we’re living for it.We also touch on M’s casual CPTSD and swap some birthday trauma stories (you know… as one does 😅), which somehow turns into hyping up Syd’s husband (as we SHOULD) and sharing some exciting life updates 👀Big news: Syd and her hubby are starting their own DJ business 🎧✨ and it inspires M to start her freelance bartending era… we love a main character moment!!And of course, we wrap things up with some wholesome updates on M’s cats because balance is everything 🐾Grab your drink and come chittin’ and chattin’ with us — this one feels like a warm hug with a little chaos mixed in 🤍

Welcome back to Chittin' and Chattin' - where we dive into whatever is happening in our brains...This week's Sips of the Week is a refreshing mango tea sangria infused with rosé, and let’s just say… she paired PERFECTLY with the international snack haul from Syd’s trip to Jungle Jim’s in Cincinnati 🍹🌍 M really did her thing with this one.Our brains were all over the place today — up, down, and sideways — but that didn’t stop us from bringing the chaos. M shares an absolutely tragic pick-up line that somehow still had us cracking up, and this week’s Spill It, Bestie is a WILD one… like calling-in-on-your-second-day-of-training wild 😅We also get into the absolute madness of Saturday night bartending (including a full-on brawl 👀), and Syd tells the story of a time she stood UP for herself right before her bachelorette trip — growth, baby 💅Oh, and in today’s “you can’t make this up” moment: Syd’s dad (fresh outta jail… again) is now posting original songs on TikTok 💀To top it all off, we filmed TWO episodes in one day for the first time ever because Syd’s about to be on vacayyyy ✈️🌴Grab your drink, besties — this one is a ride.

Hey besties 💙✨This week’s Sips of the Week might actually be the BEST we’ve ever made 👀 — a mango tea with Nick’s Sick Mix + honey 🥭🍯 and it is the most soothing, perfect spring blend.We’re out here fighting for our lives with this weather though 🤧 because why are our sinuses acting like we’re “dying away”?? spring, explain yourself.M shows off her phenomenal new tattoo and we get into a convo about being strong, powerful, AND feminine all at the same time — cue Sydney’s love for Ilona Maher because she embodies that energy perfectly 💪✨Life is picking up, we’re busy bee’s 🐝 and gearing up for our summer job on the water 🌊☀️AND our surprise from last week is finally revealed… M got TWO kittens 🥹🐱 they’re siblings, just over a year old, and we are OBSESSED. Meet Aine (Irish for happiness + light) and Caius (Latin for bringer of joy… but also sounds like chaos, which tracks 😂). Cats are healing and have an 8th sense, so they know just what we need. This also just confirmed that Sydney's dog (Plop) is actually a cat.We also get into normalizing bodily functions (because why is that still taboo??) and how differently we were raised — Sydney grew up very open about everything, while M… not so much lol.Also, Sydney is officially a strong girly 💅 she benched 115 lbs (yes that’s a 35 on each side!!) and we are PROUD 👏To wrap it up, Spill It, Bestie gets into some absolutely wild news headlines because what is going on fr 😭Grab your drink, get comfy, and come chittin’ and chattin’ with us 💬✨

Hi Friends! Get ready to talk about whatever's going on in our brains!This week’s Sips of the Week is a springy dream — coffee with homemade blueberry creamer 🫐☕ and we are FEELING the fresh vibes. Happy Ostara!! <3Sydney blesses us with her very own rendition of “Allstar”… but make it for her dog 🐶🎤 (you’re welcome in advance).We get into a little real talk about adults who simply cannot read the room — and a PSA: just because we’re your bartender does NOT mean it’s okay to stalk us, and it definitely doesn’t make us friends 👀🚩We chat about being recovering people pleasers while also living by our Crime Junkie rules… because sometimes being “rude” is actually just staying alive. And let’s be honest — our version of rude is still pretty nice 😂There’s some unexpected tea from a random lady while Sydney was waiting for her Friday the 13th tattoos ☕👀 and M is gearing up for a BIG tattoo tomorrow — we are equal parts excited and nervous!!We also touch on Sydney’s upcoming cruise 🌊☀️ and hint at a little surprise coming your way soon… stay tuned 👀✨Thanks for healing out loud with us💬

Hi friends! Welcome back to Chittin’ and Chattin’ — where we dive into whatever’s happening in our brains. 🎙️✨This week’s Sips of the Week is a cozy cup of green tea jasmine while we recap Sydney’s whirlwind trip to Cleveland. From sharing her must-see spots, to making the mandatory stop at the 27 Club Coffee (yes, the one owned by Machine Gun Kelly ☕), Syd walks us through the highlights. She also hit a Cleveland Cavaliers game, went to a concert, and ate some seriously amazing food along the way.And if that wasn’t enough traveling… she was barely home for a full day before she and her hubby packed back up and drove to Cincinnati for another concert because their life motto is basically: “We can sleep when we’re dead.” 😂We also chat about the idea that putting positive energy into the universe can bring positive things back to you, and how shifting your mindset can really change the way life feels. ✨Of course, we try to tackle a Spill it, Bestie submission… but quickly spiral into wondering if we’re being pranked instead. 👀 And in the Healing Inbox, we get a little deeper as we talk about Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Relationship Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (RPTSD), opening up about healing and understanding how past experiences can affect us today.So grab a sip, settle in, and come chit and chat with us. ☕💬

Hi friends! Welcome back to Chittin’ and Chattin’ — where we dive into whatever’s happening in our brains. 🎙️✨This week’s Sips of the Week was a spicy tea that we very scientifically paired with Girl Scout cookies and banana peppers… because why not? 😂 Syd also manages to literally spill her tea at one point, which honestly feels very on-brand for us.We chat about the importance of appreciating different cultures, learning a few basic phrases when traveling, and showing respect for the places and people we visit. 🌎We’re also starting a new little segment called “Get to Know Your Hosts” where we go full interview-style on each other. M asks Sydney how she met her hubby (since we talk about him all the time), and Syd shares their Tinder meet-cute that somehow turned into the perfect love story. 💕Sydney flips the script and asks M about the moment she realized she needed to leave her seven-year relationship and how she navigated such a difficult decision. We talk about how strong and smart she was for leaving when she did—and, as fellow crime junkies, we also acknowledge how scary that situation could have been.At the end of the day, we reflect on how sometimes life unfolds exactly the way it’s meant to, even when it doesn’t feel like it at the time.Grab a sip, get comfy, and come chit and chat with us. ☕💬

Hi friends!!! 🎉 Welcome back to Chittin’ and Chattin’ and can you believe it?! This is our 10th episode 🥹✨This week’s Sips of the Week was the most perfectly moody tea called “The Raven” — dramatic, mysterious, and honestly fitting for the unhinged tangents we went on. ☕🖤We’re counting down to Sydney’s upcoming cruise (someone cue the sunscreen and delusion) and fully romanticizing spring like it’s a personality trait. 🌷⚓We absolutely threw TMI out the window this episode and said let’s normalize the things EVERYONE goes through but no one wants to say out loud. You’re welcome. 🫣😂We also got into a real talk moment about how “protecting your peace” can sometimes just be putting yourself in an emotional hostage situation — and whew… that one hit.And of course, we had to unpack Sydney’s cinematic, plot-twist-filled dreams — including the fact that her sweet husband literally apologized to her for something he did… in her dream. The green flag energy is unmatched. 💀👏It’s cozy. It’s chaotic. It’s honest. It’s episode TEN, baby.As always — send in your Spill it, Bestie and Healing Inbox submissions. We’re chittin’, we’re chattin’, and we’re apparently dream-processing too. 💌✨

Hi friends! Welcome back to Chittin’ and Chattin’ — where we dive into whatever is happening in our brains… and this week we brought backup 👀🍓We had our first ever guest — our girl Lauren!!! And since we’re all three bartenders, it was only right that our Sips of the Week were fresh strawberry margaritas handcrafted by Laur herself. Let’s just say… it quickly turned into a little midday margarita madness and the giggles were flowing.We get into the lore: how we all have college degrees, how life said “plot twist,” and how we somehow ended up behind the bar because… bills must be paid, bestie. We talk small-town upbringings (same but wildly different), Lauren’s soccer days playing through college, and the universal experience of trying to figure it out in your 20s.Somewhere between tequila sips, we discover the concept of “burger music” and apparently Sydney gives off that exact vibe??? (Still processing.) We also start planning a group trip — will it make it out of the group chat? TBD.And of course, we could not go one episode without acknowledging Sydney’s amazing husband — our fearless protector, our security system, our king.This episode is chaotic, wholesome, slightly unhinged, and full of bartender wisdom you didn’t ask for but absolutely needed. 🍓🍹

Hi friends! Welcome back to Chittin’ and Chattin’ — where we romanticize our lives, spill a little tea, and heal out loud ☕✨This week’s Sips of the Week felt extra magical as we made coffee inspired by a book we picked up in Salem called Coffee for the Modern Witch (because obviously we’re leaning into our cozy, mystical era). Syd was sipping from the Valentine’s mug her sweet hubby gifted her — complete with a chaotic internet meme quote that truly represents her spirit.We chat all about our Valentine’s Day plans, what love looks like in this season of life, and then… whew. The tea was HOT for Spill it, Bestie 🫖 We had plenty to say and did not hold back.Also — can we talk about the Super Bowl halftime show?! We were absolutely swooning. The talent. The energy. The obsession. Consider us unwell.On a deeper note, we spent time healing out loud and unpacking something we both struggle with: asking for help. Why is it so hard? Why do we convince ourselves we have to do everything alone? Vulnerability was in the building, but so was growth 💌Cozy. A little witchy. A little delulu. A lot of honesty.Grab your favorite mug and come chittin’ and chattin’ with us 🤍

Hi friends! Welcome back to Chittin’ and Chattin’ — where we dive into whatever is happening in our brains ✨This week’s Sips of the Week is the ultimate winter treat: coffee with Buffalo Trace bourbon sipping cream ☕️🥃 chef’s kiss. We’re fully leaning into the vibes, wearing our matching “Overstimulated” shirts (a sweet gift from a friend) while everything around us looks like a literal winter wonderland ❄️🤍Sydney is deep in her newest obsession with the show Heated Rivalry and is doing her absolute best to convince M to watch it (jury’s still out 👀). Meanwhile, M dives into her long-standing love for Cats — yes, that Cats — because once you’re in, you’re IN 🐱🎭We get into some laughs about toxic masculinity, have a real moment about not comparing your life to others, and remind ourselves (and you) that everyone’s timeline looks different — and that’s okay 🫶Grab a cozy drink and come chittin’ and chattin’ with us 💬✨As always, thanks for healing out loud with us.

Hi friends! Welcome back to Chittin’ and Chattin’ — where we dive into whatever’s happening in our brains.This week’s Sips of the Week is a beautiful and cozy recipe from Louisville Tea Company called “Nick’s Sick Mix” ☕️✨ — and trust us, it was sooo yummy.We’re out here surviving the snowstorm ❄️, giving you a peek at Sydney’s new curly shag 💇‍♀️, and proudly applauding M for not getting a cat… yet 😅🐱We’re still taking submissions for Spill it, Bestie 💌 and the Healing Inbox 🤍, so send yours in! Until then, we’re catching up on life and chatting about all our karaoke nights 🎤 and bartending adventures 🍸.As always, thank you for healing out loud with us 🤍✨

Hi friends! Welcome back to Chittin’ and Chattin’ — where we dive into whatever’s happening in our brains.This week’s Sips of the Week was a “nice and good” McDonald’s Dr. Pepper (babaayyy). 😌🥤We celebrated Syd and her hubby’s 6-year dating anniversary with Cinemark’s Bring Your Own Bucket movie night, and we’re also hyped about IU’s big win!We’re still taking submissions for Spill it, Bestie and the Healing Inbox, so send yours in! Until then, we’re catching up on life and chatting about the newest Crime Junkie episode—and the town it focuses on is way too close to home. 😳As always, thanks for healing out loud with us. 🤍

Hi friends! 💛 Welcome back to Chittin’ and Chattin’ — where we dive into whatever’s happening in our brains 🧠✨This week, we start out strong with a white chocolate coffee topped with salted caramel cold foam ☕ served in our matching Up mugs 🏠💫M informs us of nervous system burnout and different ways to cope, and Sydney gets a little vulnerable in the Healing Inbox 💌We also had another top-tier submission for Spill It, Bestie 🫢💬 — featuring a hamster tragedy from a teacher 😬 and the genius life hack of “TAG — you’re it” sugar ✨As always, thanks for healing out loud with us ✨🫶

Hi friends! Welcome back to Chittin’ and Chattin’ — where we dive into whatever’s happening in our brains.This week, we’re back with another Sips of the Week, featuring M’s yummy Cottage Apple Tea 🍎☕️. We chat about our new mics and decor, plus Sydney’s perfect hubby.We also received our first-ever submission for Spill It, Bestie, and it did not disappoint. On top of that, we had another week of the Healing Inbox, where we talked it all out — the ups, the downs, and the work-arounds.As always, thanks for healing out loud with us 💛

Hi friends! Welcome back to Chittin’ and Chattin’ — where we dive into whatever’s happening in our brains.This week, we’re back with our second Sips of the Week, featuring Sydney whipping up some seasonal eggnog 🍸. We also open up our Healing Inbox for the very first time — a space where you can write in for advice or simply let your feelings out.We chat all things Christmas and the holidays, break down Sydney’s 2025 Bingo results, and introduce a brand-new segment: Spill It, Bestie — your safe space to spill the tea (yours or someone else’s 👀). We’re here to listen.Be sure to follow our podcast Instagram:instagram.com/chittinnchattinYou can also catch podcast content on our personal TikToks:@[email protected] for healing out loud with us 🤍

Hi friends! Welcome to the very first episode of Chittin’ and Chattin’ — where we dive into whatever is happening in our brains.This week, enjoy our Sips of the Week, where M makes us some yummy tea ☕️. In this first episode, we take some time to share our backstory, how Chittin’ and Chattin’ came to be, and chat about our recent holiday trip to Nashville to see MGK.Be sure to follow our podcast Instagram:📸 instagram.com/chittinnchattinWe’ll also be posting podcast content on our personal TikToks:🎵 @sydneylashae10🎵 @emmy.m047Thanks for healing out loud with us!