Welcome back to the differences between caring and worrying and how to understand them. Rachel and I are back on the mic hitting 3 more points to make your life smoother. What if, in parenting and in life, caring could triumph over worrying? We're coming at you with an intriguing conversation about how caring can inspire positivity and change versus how worrying often leads to paralysis. We'll put under the microscope the fine line where caring ends and worrying begins, and guide ...
Are you constantly bogged down by worry? What if we told you that the power to replace that worry with care is completely within your control? This is not just some abstract theory—we're laying down practical advice to help you conquer your fears by taking ownership and focusing on solutions. We discuss the dangers of over-parenting and how it can lead to an entitled mindset in children. We also shed light on why allowing children to learn from their own experiences is a more effective way of...
So far on this podcast, we have focused on helping people not care so much so that it doesn’t interfere with their everyday life. Well, we’re throwing you a curveball - my friend, Nick, is a warrior having and still recovering from early drug addiction and psychosis. His story and struggles of deviating from the ‘normal’ path of a school-aged kid to getting his ‘shit’ together and start caring about what eventually mattered - himself is amazing. He had to take care of himse...
Do you ever feel caught between caring too much and not caring at all? Struggling to find balance in your relationships and emotions can be exhausting. Join us as we uncover the secret to being attentive while oblivious – the art of balancing caring and not caring in our daily lives.We'll discuss the importance of developing emotional intelligence, setting boundaries, and detaching from situations and people that can harm our mental health. Learn how to create long-lasting relationships and f...
Ever wondered how we can put an end to the entitlement and ingratitude plaguing our society? In Episode 31 of the Attentive While Oblivious Podcast, we examine the concept of "Veruca Salt Syndrome" inspired by Veruca Salt from the beloved children's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Uncover the ways in which this character represents unchecked greed, entitlement, and the negative consequences of not being grateful, and how it is all too prevalent in both children and adults today.So, w...
Rachel is back from vacation and we are back in the studio. How fitting to welcome her back and talk about all her faults being a woman! LOL… So, we decided to have a little fun. But seriously, we are discussing quite gender-specific differences between us with a personal flair. Discussions of:Men never admit they are lostWhatever direction she is facing is northFashionably lateProcrastinationGrocery shoppingElectronicsBuy it even if you don’t need itVibratorsPocket pu...
This podcast deals with why people want to control you and how not to let them. Rachel and I go through quite a few reasons why people want control of you and us. Sometimes just a simple no can be a remedy in most circumstances. Discussions of:Mic dropGuilt is a subfactor of controlBoundariesI don’t like the lunch lady in the lineI am the boss of myselfGenerationalNarcissisticNo with no explanationYou care about yourself more than others feelingsRachel is a people pleaserTou...
Why are we always waiting for the shoe to drop in certain situations? We discuss that thought process and others just like it. We found that it is amazing how many times in our lives we have destructed things and/or circumstances for no reason except for our paranoia. Topics of:Scooby snacksP.F. Flyers and Buster BrownsThrow the show out the windowEven a squirrel gets a nutAnticipating anxietyRule of threesFolkloreBoth the kettle and pot are blackLand of the LostSpeak it int...
History - it is so important to give us a relative point. Repeating it can be a good thing or a bad thing. We humans are supposed to learn from our positive and negative histories. But, sometimes we don’t good a good job. We discuss the topic of history and it interplays in our lives. Topics of:Rachel is a helper to a faultTheir shoes don’t fit meWe don’t set enough boundaries with friends and/or familyYou have to recognize the destructive patternsYou got to give...
Between the two of us we could talk about the subject and our sometimes disdain for our healthcare system. It is because of COVID, many people just don’t care, there are not enough professionals, and the bottom line becomes the key to approving or not approving certain treatments, or maybe just a total realization of lack of a better word - empathy. This podcast could have gone for hours discussing a few of those problems. Topics of:Nursing shortageThe healthcare system is o...
Well, this is the first podcast in the Attentive While Oblivious Podcast and it is a doozy. We were going to get to it eventually with Rachel’s semi-road rage - and our other bitches and gripes generally. Topics of:People driving slow in the left laneCalm down by podcastingLack of respect, no work ethicLearn your patience levelChildren can be feral and parents can be a$$holesPick your battlesTall all the steps to calmCOVID has helped things get worsePatience and kindnessDriving Mr...
This is a continuation of our Divorce Devil Podcast #121, where we discussed divorce, divorce recovery and religion. So, we thought is necessary to extend the subject to 15MOGNF Podcast! It’s almost a never-ending battle of good vs. evil with the role and importance of religion in our daily lives. Discussions of:Who is the favorite child?You can’t save the world, but you can help someLetting go of the absolutesCatholic guiltFree willYouth group homiesThe golden rule, is don...
One of our favorite podcasts so far, handling fear and progressing forward. Once again, the most common denominator with all our 15MOGNF Podcast is self-love. We think that the strength of letting go of fear comes through self-love. Topics of:You get more flies from honeyWe are neutralReal HousewivesFear of dying, fear of not knowingA threesomeNo one is listeningLearning not to hurtTrusting your gut and processing with your brainTake that step outside of your comfort zoneAdu...
Chasing your dreams and/or aspirations is something that all of us have thought of more than once. What holds us back from doing that? We discuss all the factors that may or may not deter us from achieving those dreams. Topics of:Life gets in the wayWe are legitOnly Fans and dirty socksDon’t neglect your familyAll the teeth are playdough2% and the squeaky wheelBacon and bitching lipsWhat do you want to be when you grow up?Prioritize your lifeWork ethicDo a good job even if y...
Once again, we broach the premise of the show. Time and time again we have all been disappointed with people in our lives disrespecting us. Keeping it real and discussing topics of:I have a friend, and his mom is mad at himRespect should be mutualSet boundariesSelf-love is the key that keeps up groundedRemove you from my spaceThat sh!t can boil and boilPractice boundaries soonerTalk calmly and succinctly… that’s the bestDon’t engageClean your room right nowOur family knows our tri...
What a barn burner. This is definitely one of our favorite podcasts in the 15 MOGNF Podcast space. You know it can get a little crazy and we do not disappoint! Discussions of:Choose the family you want in your lifeSelf-love is the foundationSquirrel and ADHDQuality vs quality of friendsHamburglarSquirt colaJust the tipKissing cousinsBe your own happy selfStay in your laneSet your phone to vibrate and pull to the sideYou don’t have to be a victim of your surroundingsAs usual,...
Well, we went ahead and kept the crazy intro just to show you what usually happens when we start a podcast just after another one. Once I figured out what I was doing, we both dove right in with our friend theories. Topics of:Not all your friends mixSarcastic and cynicalNo emotion with textingToss the salad - the cucumber saladGirl crush on introGone through hard times togetherEveryone is not supposed to be your friendMean GirlsDon’t blame the gator even if you look like chickenBa...
Pardon the less-than-stellar audio. Apologies. This podcast should have been broken into two shows. What to do with the people in your life that don’t listen to you\? Good luck with that! Topics of:The asshole thresholdTaint no one listeningDon’t hide the pastThe huge divide between the haves and the have notsWe all want to be heardBe willing to learnGenerational - good and badTeach meRead a bookThe curtains and the drapesEvery group gets a beatdown somewhereAgre...
Friends, foes, and/or family will suck the life out of you if you let them. This podcast deals with the methods and mindset of not heading down that path and the art of becoming more selfish with your time for your own sake. Topics of:Do what you loveFill your own love bucketInternal monologueSelfish vs selflessNot all your friends mixGet a hobbyQuiet quitting?Asking for forgiveness rather than permissionIt’s not about being an assholeHave some personal momentTaking time for your...
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we decided to do a 15MOGNF Podcast on love and loving. Straight off DD113, we dive into giving boundaries and expecting manners while dealing with love. Topics of:Teach you manners, teach you loveEverybody has experienced some type of dramaTeach a man to fishIf your love tank is empty, you can’t spread loveYou must be equally yokedRealize when your friends suckShe is a no longer…A side friendThe pattern of loving yourself more over time...