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🎙️ Boundaries & Banter is a podcast hosted by sisters-in-law Taryn & Michela, where honest conversations meet real life.
We talk family, friendship, culture, and the messy process of learning boundaries — with humor, warmth, and zero pretending we have it all figured out.
New episodes dive into relationships, self-growth, and navigating modern womanhood, one real conversation at a time.
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Celebrity stylist secrets, red carpet fashion, and the chaos behind celebrity glam — in this episode of Boundaries & Banter, Taryn and Michela sit down with celebrity stylist Alana Van Deraa to talk about what really happens behind the scenes of Hollywood fashion. We see the glamorous red carpet photos — but the reality behind celebrity styling involves last-minute changes, fashion emergencies, intense schedules, and a lot of problem solving. Alana shares how she built her career as a c...
Welcome back to Boundaries & Banter with your hosts Taryn & Michela. Today we’re unpacking one tiny word with a massive impact: sorry. Why is it so hard for people to apologize? What’s the difference between intent vs impact? And how do you know when an apology is real… versus just a way to shut you up? We break down the different types of “sorry” (including the classics like “I’m sorry you feel that way” and “Sorry, but I didn’t do anything wrong”), why people get defensive, and wh...
Dating apps, ghosting, swipe culture, and modern gender roles are changing how we date — and why so many people feel confused, anxious, and stuck in situationships. In this episode of Boundaries & Banter, Taryn and Michela unpack what dating apps have actually done to modern dating: the “pen pal” problem, endless options, the ick, mixed signals, and why clarity feels so rare now. Watch next: If you’ve ever been ghosted, breadcrumbed, or stuck in vague “we should hang soon” energy… this ...
Friendship breakups can hurt more than romantic breakups—and no one talks about it. In this episode of Boundaries & Banter, we unpack why losing a friend cuts so deep, how friendship breakups actually happen, and how to know when it’s time to walk away. We talk about: Why friendship loss feels so destabilizing The different ways friendships end (slow fade vs betrayal) When a “half-apology” isn’t enough Why boundaries matter even in long friendships How to grieve a friendship without...
What is a boundary—and why do family members so often cross it? In this episode of Boundaries & Banter, we sit down with licensed family therapist Bernadine Fried to break down what boundaries actually are, why they’re essential for mental health, and how family dynamics, in-laws, and culture complicate them. We talk about physical, emotional, and relational boundaries, why people-pleasing leads to resentment, and how to set limits without guilt or over-explaining. We also react to a rea...
Generational trauma shows up as “normal” family patterns—guilt, fear, silent treatment, people-pleasing—and it quietly shapes your nervous system. In this Boundaries & Banter episode, Taryn & Michela talk about how it’s passed down, how it impacts boundaries, and what it really takes to break the cycle. We unpack: What generational trauma is (and what it isn’t) Survival patterns: guilt, obligation, fear-based parenting, silence How immigration + safety fears can live in your body ...
Online bullying, internet harassment, and cruel comment culture are out of control. In this emotional episode of Boundaries & Banter, we open up about the hateful comments we received, the difference between disagreement and bullying, and how anonymity online turns cruelty into entertainment. We talk about: When criticism becomes harassment The psychology behind mob mentality online How grief, trauma, and postpartum vulnerability get weaponized Why being “public” does not mean consen...
Postpartum anxiety and in-law boundaries collide in this raw Boundaries & Banter episode. Taryn & Michela break down real-life in-law conflict, emotional enmeshment, motherhood guilt, and why boundaries are necessary—not cruel. In this episode, we share our own experiences marrying into big, enmeshed families, navigating postpartum anxiety, and dealing with in-laws who believe “there are no boundaries in family.” We read a powerful anonymous story from a new mom struggling with postp...
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