Dopamine & Detours

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Dopamine & Detours

Dopamine & Detours is about riding the waves of life — the highs, the lows, and all the unexpected side quests along the way. Born out of our own infertility journey, this podcast dives into raw, unfiltered conversations about what it really means to keep going when life doesn’t follow the script.Through interviews and honest storytelling, we explore the moments that test us, surprise us, and shape us. From heartbreak to humor and everything between. Because even in the detours, there’s always a chance to find connection, resilience, and maybe even a little dopamine

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    Ash vs. Stomach Acid

    Send us Fan MailThis week on Dopamine and Detours, we share a pregnancy update including a rough 3AM wake-up choking on stomach acid. Recap a golf trip with the boys, and talk peptides and the hype around them. We wrap it up with a wild Reddit story about a sister scamming her own family and the bigger conversation it sparked about trust and boundaries.

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    Three Sides To The Truth

    Send us Fan MailThis week on Dopamine and Detours, we bounce from Euphoria conversations and locker room dad jokes to deeper topics like questions couples should ask before having a baby and the experience of testifying in court. We also recap our Salt Lake trip and talk Justin Bieber at Coachella. A little serious, a little funny, and plenty of detours along the way.

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    His Ex Is His...... Cousin?

    Send us Fan MailThis week we cover a Taylor Frankie Paul update, baby anatomy scan, and crazy client stories. Everyone needs to watch The Madison and the reddit story this week will leave you thinking "wow."  Real life with random detours.

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    The Nursery Is Ready...... are we?

    Send us Fan MailThis week we talk about finally finishing the nursery and how real becoming parents is starting to feel. Ashley shares some wild pregnancy dreams and Jordan talks about joining the unofficial 5AM gym “old man club.” We also rant about how ChatGPT let us down this week and wrap things up reacting to some chaotic Reddit marriage fight stories.

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    One Golf Swing Away From Jail

    Send us Fan MailThis week on Dopamine and Detours, we bounce from gym motivation to a bizarre sauna conversation, plus the time Jordan nearly smoked someone with a golf ball on the course. We also dive into some wild Reddit stories including one that crosses every boundary imaginable and another where asking for an open relationship doesn’t go as planned. 

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    Marriage Advice Nobody Asked For

    Send us Fan MailEPISODE 20! This week on Dopamine and Detours, we’re giving a real-life update. We talk pregnancy progress, what “marriage night” at church was like, and why we made the decision to fire our OB and wrap it up with a completely unhinged Reddit story that had us questioning everything. 

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    PANTS AND GOATS

    Send us Fan MailThis week we share a pregnancy update, talk about finally needing new pants, and catch up on the TV shows we’ve been watching. Ashley puts Jordan in the hot seat with questions about their relationship, and they wrap things up with a couple wild Reddit stories to close out the episode.

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    Gender Reveal

    Send us Fan MailThe gender is revealed, the engine lights are on, and Karen Mode is activated. From pregnancy hormones and public meltdowns to funny cry stories and unhinged Reddit chaos — this episode has it all.

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    Shots In The Butt Tea In The Streets

    Send us Fan MailThis episode covers first-trimester exhaustion, IVF injection trauma, and niche New Year’s resolutions. We also unpack a Reddit story that turned private relationship details into public tea.

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    You're Not Ready For This Update

    Send us Fan MailThis episode is a little bit of everything. We share an update on our most recent transfer, talk about how Angel Tree shopping went, and break down some of the most common IVF questions and misconceptions we keep hearing. Then we switch gears and read a completely unhinged Reddit story with a twist you truly won’t see coming.

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    The Bladder Olympics: IVF Edition

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Dopamine and Detours, we walk through our embryo transfer day, the nerves, the emotions, and the absolute drama of trying to keep a full bladder without fully losing our minds. Then, as always, we spiral straight into TikTok worm holes and ridiculous Reddit stories because… coping.

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    Accountable-ish

    Send us Fan MailThis week we’re kicking off our Angel Tree giving and raising money to get the kids exactly what they want for Christmas. If you’d like to help, you can donate on Venmo at @ashley-harbart or @jordan_flores0624Don't forget to grab McDonalds french fries Friday November 21st and send us a pic to help support us during our IVF transfer. We also talk about an awkward friend situation we somehow got stuck in the middle of, give a quick IVF update, and read a couple of wild Reddit dilemmas. It’s a short, sweet, chaotic little episode and we loved it. 🎄💛

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    Brandi’s Detour: Cancer Survival, Addiction, and Redemption

    Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode, we sit down with Brandi, who opens up for the first time about her story. One that’s equal parts heartbreaking and inspiring. She shares how surviving cancer as a baby left her with lifelong side effects, and how a single canon event in her teens triggered an eating disorder that eventually spiraled into addiction, harder drugs, and jail time.What follows is an honest look at the long, painful road to recovery the kind of healing that strips you down to nothing before rebuilding you into who you were always meant to be. Brandi’s story is proof that even at rock bottom, it’s never too late to start again and that the same person who once struggled to survive can become an incredible mom, a kind soul, and a light for others.Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide, eating disorders, drug use, and trauma. Please listen with care.

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    Drafts Folder Energy

    Send us Fan MailAn episode that starts with good intentions and derails beautifully. No outline, no point just pure chaos, laughter, and random thoughts.

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    Halloween Quickie

    Send us Fan MailHappy Halloween! This week we talk IVF updates, past halloween costumes and read listener "irrational fears." 

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    Chapter 10

    Send us Fan MailThis week we do a little housekeeping, clear up a few medical terms from last episode, and send love to our cousin’s soccer team for making it to state! Ashley reads a TikTok of a woman giving advice to her 35-year-old self and it hits deep. Jordan shares his thoughts about the Mariners and anonymous listener questions, unexpected laughs, and a special FaceTime drop-in from our cousin and her baby. Real life, real moments, real talk.Alchemised // SenLinYuDon't forget to get McDonalds on November 21st--and send us a pic to be featured on our Instagram! 

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    From Barbershop Dreams to NICU Nights with Taylor & Tyson

    Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your biggest dream and your hardest season collide? Jordan’s brother Tyson and his girlfriend Taylor join us to share their journey through opening a barbershop while their baby fought for life in the NICU. It's real, raw, and a reminder that every detour has its purpose. Trigger warning: Miscarriage. Medical Abortion. Blood. 

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    Side Quest Anonymous

    Send us Fan MailYou asked for it — literally. In this episode, we dive into your anonymous questions, and nothing is off-limits. From spicy confessions to relationship chaos to the weirdest “would you rather” submissions we’ve ever seen, we’re answering it all with zero filter and way too much laughter.It’s unhinged. It’s honest. It’s NSFW (obviously).Grab your headphones — this one’s not for the office.

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    The One With Koko

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with our close friend to hear about her journey from Pocatello to Colorado to Canada. Her friend’s wild bear spray story, and why she moved back to Idaho. We ask dumb questions, share laughs, and dive into some Reddit chaos — including one NSFW (NOT SAFE FOR WORK) story you don’t want to miss.

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    Ashley's Detour

    Send us Fan MailThis week was anything but ordinary. Ashley forgot to add a client to her books and ended up double-booking herself, while Jord spent time gaming at work. There’s also an update on their IVF journey before diving deep into Ashley’s story — one marked by addiction, divorce drama, and the detours that shaped who she is today.

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    The One With Ryan Wright

    Send us Fan MailWe’ve known Ryan forever, and in this episode we share some of our favorite stories together—from childhood crushes that landed us in the friend zone for life, to his college years and move to Boise. We also talk about his newest creative outlet: building guitars. It’s the kind of mix of laughs and stories that makes Dopamine and Detours what it is.

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    IVF Alphabet Soup + Get to know Jordan

    Send us Fan MailThis week we are tackling the wild world of IVF acronyms-- what they mean, why they matter, and how to make sense of all the letters. We step behind the curtain and get to know Jordans past. TRIGGER WARNING for talks of gun use, depression, and SIDS. Of course we continue the Cowboys and The Summer I Turned Pretty saga and get liver updates from Ashley. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. 

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    Making Babies (The Hard Way) with Currin and Ross Palmer

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Dopamine and Detours, our first guests Currin and Ross Palmer share their heartfelt journey through infertility and IVF. Their openness brings to much perspective to a struggle many couples face. True to the name, we also detour into Cowboys drama, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Ashley’s creepy dream.For couples facing infertility, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association (https://resolve.org) is an incredible resource for support and advocacy.

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    Hospital Beds & Reddit Threads

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode we get into a little bit of everything, Ashleys recent hospital stay, our baptism, and a quick The Summer I Turned Pretty update. We also couldn’t leave out a Cowboys update, of course. To wrap it up, we pulled some marriage advice straight from Reddit and we talked through it together. Enjoy! and dont forget to share with a friend! 

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    Taylor Swift, Tums, and Traffic

    Send us Fan MailWe’re kicking things off with a true detour: Taylor Swift easter eggs, Cowboys let downs, golf gone wrong, and the kind of indigestion only Tums can save. Toss in first-car disasters, traffic meltdowns, and a little MSN nostalgia. It's light, unexpected, hilarious, and perfectly on brand. 

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    Your First Detour

    Send us Fan MailWelcome to Dopamine & Detours! We're here for the laughs, the chaos and the real talk along the way. New episodes drop every Wednesday. So Buckle up and take your first detour with us. 

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dopamine & Detours is about riding the waves of life — the highs, the lows, and all the unexpected side quests along the way. Born out of our own infertility journey, this podcast dives into raw, unfiltered conversations about what it really means to keep going when life doesn’t follow the script.Through interviews and honest storytelling, we explore the moments that test us, surprise us, and shape us. From heartbreak to humor and everything between. Because even in the detours, there’s always a chance to find connection, resilience, and maybe even a little dopamine

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Ashley and Jordan

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