Floral Couch Conversations

We’re back for summer! Both back in the state and back with episodes. Hear all about Emily’s recent travels, our thoughts on some recent tv shows, books, and music. We rehash a bit of our buckle up/in debate. Plus, #freebritney and so much more. Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Leave us a review and follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

February, the month of love, black history, and a new episode of Floral Couch Conversations! Check out some of our favorites over the last month as well as hear some fun stories along the way. Join us! https://www.lutunjispalate.com

WE ARE BACK! This months episode we talk about some of our favorites. We catch you up on where we were over the break, the future of the floral couch, and so much more. Join us! https://partakefoods.com

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! On this episode, which happens to be our 100thepisode, we chat all about fall. We made a trip to our local Trader Joes and taste tested some of their fall specialty items. Tune in to hear what you need, and what you can pass on, for this year’s Halloween festivities! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel Cargle. Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-We-Hold-American-Journey/dp/0525560718 https://mailchi.mp/rachelcargle/dothework-course-all-30days Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

This week we catch up on life, including being ready for fall. We chat a bit about movies we’ve watched, get caught up with Reba, and even take a fun quiz. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel Cargle. Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-We-Hold-American-Journey/dp/0525560718 https://mailchi.mp/rachelcargle/dothework-course-all-30days Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

This week we switch up our Dear Petal Peeps segment again by answering questions from our dear friends on reddit. We discuss some gems from r/AmItheAsshole including choosing a son’s girlfriend over your own son, refusing to attend your best friends baby shower, embarrassing punishments, and more. Plus, we chat about a few gendered items we have seen recently in stores and our thoughts on them. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel Cargle. Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-We-Hold-American-Journey/dp/0525560718 https://mailchi.mp/rachelcargle/dothework-course-all-30days Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

This week we catch up on house buying, road trips, and our least favorite foods. We also get into some “good trouble”. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel Cargle. Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-We-Hold-American-Journey/dp/0525560718 https://mailchi.mp/rachelcargle/dothework-course-all-30days Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

It’s Book Club week! We start by discussing the The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and dive into all things Hollywood and secrets. We then talk about our bonus book club pick, the documentary 13th. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel Cargle. Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Husbands-Evelyn-Hugo-Novel/dp/1501139231 https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 https://www.amazon.com/Truths-We-Hold-American-Journey/dp/0525560718 https://mailchi.mp/rachelcargle/dothework-course-all-30days Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

This week we catch up on the happenings including visiting underwater towns, poisonings, house selling, weddings, COVID, and more. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid + 13th(a documentary available on Netflix). Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Husbands-Evelyn-Hugo-Novel/dp/1501139231 https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

This week we switch up our Dear Petal Peeps segment by answering questions from our dear friends on reddit. We discuss some gems from r/realationship_advice and r/AmItheAsshole. We chat about ruining a kids birthday party, pronunciation police, some relationship drama, plus a “poopy” roommate. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid + 13th(a documentary available on Netflix). Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Husbands-Evelyn-Hugo-Novel/dp/1501139231 https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

This week we try to redeem ourselves with more quizzes. Plus, we chat about the sellers’ market, TSwifts surprise album drop, and so much more. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid + 13th(a documentary available on Netflix). Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Husbands-Evelyn-Hugo-Novel/dp/1501139231 https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

This week we went there. Where is there you ask? Tune in as we are joined by good friend, Maya, to cover everything from Reiki, empaths, 90s tv shows, corona divorces, and so much more. Plus, you get some amazing samples of our beautiful singing. Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid + 13th(a documentary available on Netflix). Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Husbands-Evelyn-Hugo-Novel/dp/1501139231 https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-osterholm-update-covid-19/id1504360345 Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

It’s Book Club week! We start by discussing the June book club book Red, White & Royal Blue and dive into all things royal. We then talk about our bonus book club book How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid + 13th(a documentary available on Netflix). Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Our June book club book is Call Me by Your Name: A Novel by André Aciman. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Red-White-Royal-Blue-Novel/dp/1250316774 https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi/dp/0525509283 https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Husbands-Evelyn-Hugo-Novel/dp/1501139231 https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

This week we catch up on what we have been up to since our state has reopened. We catch up on some tik tok trends as well as other viral happenings, and so much more. Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. In addition, we are open to feedback in our effort to continue to grow. Our June book club book is Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Our bonus book is How to be Antiracist by Ibram Kendi. Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

This week we have a very special guest, our friend Kyle. We chat about his relationship with art throughout his life, dive into his fashion and music influences, and so much more. Plus, follow him to see some exciting upcoming projects, including the new idea that came up while recording. Follow Kyle: @klenz_art @g.krabbenhoft (future Kyle) Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. In addition, we are open to feedback in our effort to continue to grow. Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Our June book club book is Call Me by Your Name: A Novel by André Aciman. Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

This week we begin with discussing what we have been up to, like going to the dentist, as things in our state are reopening. Then we dive into the movie Hidden Figures – what we loved, what we learned, what we realized, and more. Plus, we chat a little on some recent podcast listening and our journey with speaking up against racism. Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. In addition, we are open to feedback in our effort to continue to grow. Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Our June book club book is Call Me by Your Name: A Novel by André Aciman. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Call-Me-Your-Name-Novel/dp/031242678X https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tyler-merritt-loved-seen-cared-for/id1448210981?i=1000477404134 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/race-diversity-and-bachelor-nation/id1473649053?i=1000477274174 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489 Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

It’s Book Club week! We start by discussing the May book club book The Wrong End of the Table: A Mostly Comic Memoir of a Muslim American Woman Just Trying to Fit in. We then talk about our bonus book club book White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin DiAngelo. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Our June book club book is Call Me by Your Name: A Novel by André Aciman. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-End-Table-Mostly-American/dp/1510742077 https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414 https://www.amazon.com/Call-Me-Your-Name-Novel/dp/031242678X Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

This week on the floral couch, we're catching up again. We chat about the positive things that have come from quarantine, then we dive into talk about, well, a little of everything. We chat Elon Musk, Lord of the Rings, Mensa, tiktok and much more. Join us! Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Our May book club book is The Wrong End of the Table: A Mostly Comic Memoir of a Muslim Arab American Woman Just Trying to Fit in by Ayser Salman. https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-End-Table-Mostly-American/dp/1510742077 Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations Things we discussed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-year-in-mensa/id1492147103 https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/may/12/twitter-coronavirus-covid19-work-from-home https://www.boredpanda.com/rats-art-toogoods-tiny-paws/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://www.today.com/parents/elon-musk-reveals-how-pronounce-name-newborn-son-x-12-t181087 https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/gm0bz9/what_is_the_worst_thing_you_have_done_because_you/

This week on the floral couch, we're catching up. We start off by seeing how our quarantine opinions stack up against the rest of the world. Then we do a deep dive into the tv shows that we’ve been binging lately. Join us! Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Our May book club book is The Wrong End of the Table: A Mostly Comic Memoir of a Muslim Arab American Woman Just Trying to Fit in by Ayser Salman. https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-End-Table-Mostly-American/dp/1510742077 Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations

It’s Book Club week! We catch up on our lives, including Emily’s birthday, then jump right in to discussing our April book club pick, More than Words by Jill Santopolo. Plus, hear what’s made us smile recently. Join us! Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode. Our May book club book is The Wrong End of the Table: A Mostly Comic Memoir of a Muslim Arab American Woman Just Trying to Fit in by Ayser Salman. https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-End-Table-Mostly-American/dp/1510742077 Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @alyssabenzick @floralcouchconversations