Chaos & Cusswords

In the last episode of the year, Kylie and Dallas reflect on their experiences of 2022 and what they want for next year.  Thank you to all our loyal listeners for joining us every week. Listeners like you have made it such an amazing experience and we appreciate you more than you know. Take care of yourselves into the New Year and join us January 12th for our first episode of 2023! Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok! If you'd like to share your story and how you've grown from it, please write us regardless of the topic! You can join us live on air or we can read your story anonymously.

In this episode, Kylie (sans Dallas) talks to Katie who talks experience with being the victim of bullying. Katie describes how the impact of bullying has changed how she saw herself and how she has healed since.  Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok! If you'd like to share your story and how you've grown from it, please write us regardless of the topic! You can join us live on air or we can read your story anonymously.

In the least prepared Hyperfocus so far, Kylie and Dallas talk about co-habitation before marriage. They also discuss about their own experiences and how their living with their spouses impacted their relationship. The chaos is strong in this one so hold on to your butts. Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok! If you'd like to share your story and how you've grown from it, please write us regardless of the topic! You can join us live on air or we can read your story anonymously.

In this episode, Kylie and Dallas talk about how the holidays can be so fun and so hard.  If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide this holiday season, please text 988.  You're not alone and we need you to hold on for just one more day. Just one more day because it does get better.  Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok! If you'd like to share your story and how you've grown from it, please write us regardless of the topic! You can join us live on air or we can read your story anonymously.

This week, we're talking about a messy topic: cheating and being the other women. Lauren joins Kylie and Dallas in talking about her experience with a serial cheater. And as promised, it hits close to home. When we say stuff was messy back when we were 19, it was MESSY. But 12 years later, Lauren is reclaiming her story, as she should.  Thank you so much to Lauren for joining us this week! Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok! If you'd like to share your story and how you've grown from it, please write us regardless of the topic! You can join us live on air or we can read your story anonymously.

This week, Kylie and Dallas discuss cheating and how it impacts mental health. They discuss the factors that go into cheating, the far reaching impacts it has on partner's self-esteem and trust, and the phenomenon of Wife Guys who cheat.  Next week, we'll be focusing a bit more about this from a first hand experience of a victim of a serial cheater, Lauren. And this one hits close to home, so stay tuned! Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok! If you'd like to share your story and how you've grown from it, please write us regardless of the topic! You can join us live on air or we can read your story anonymously.

This week, Kylie and Dallas talk about the struggles that come with being an overstimulated mom. What have your experiences been with being a neurospicy mom? We want to hear it! Email or dm us on our socials. Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok! If you'd like to share your story and how you've grown from it, please write us regardless of the topic! You can join us live on air or we can read your story anonymously.

In honor of their favorite season (spooky season!),  Kylie and Dallas are recording live from Nampa Idaho's first public library to discuss their experiences with the paranormal. Join them as they share their spooky woo-woo interactions with a guest appearance by Ed, the friendly ghost that inhabits the building. Was it the best decision to record in a haunted place? We'll let you decide.   Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok! If you'd like to share your story and how you've grown from it, please write us regardless of the topic! You can join us live on air or we can read your story anonymously.

This week, Kylie and Dallas are joined by their friend, Heather, in telling her journey of being diagnosed and her experience of having a service animal.  From growing up in a household that didn't believe in mental health's impacts to struggles with bringing her service animal in public spaces, Heather tells us how she has grown to be compassionate for herself in being disabled.  Big thank you to Heather for sharing her story and providing education about service dogs! If you'd like more information about service animals, please visit the Americans with Disabilities Act website. As always, talk with your providers to discuss in detail whether a service animal is necessary for you. Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok! If you'd like to share your story and how you've grown from it, please write us regardless of the topic! You can join us live on air or we can read your story anonymously.

This week's hyperfocus, Kylie and Dallas are joined by Alyssa in discussing her toxic friendship breakup. When we say toxic, we're talking skull and crossbones toxic. So many twists and turns!  Thank you Alyssa for sharing your story with us! Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok! If you'd like to share your story and how you've grown from it, please write us regardless of the topic!  You can join us live on air or we can read your story anonymously.

Kylie and Dallas talk friendship break ups in this episode. Kylie and Dallas talk about their experiences with friendship break ups, how they approach friendship now, and the struggles of making friends as a mom. They also discuss the difficulty of finding a village as a mom and how maintaining friendships at 30 includes carrying friendships through seasons.  Next week, we'll be hyperfocusing on this topic with our special guest, Alyssa, and her experience with a friendship breakup. Tune in next week because her story is wild! Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok! If you'd like to share your story and how you've grown from it, please write us regardless of the topic! You can join us live on air or we can read your story anonymously.

In the second hyperfocus episode, Kylie and Dallas are talking about the documentary "Sins of Our Mother". Let's just say they aren't so empathetic for some people involved for obvious reasons.  Follow us on IG and TikTok! If you want to share your story, either on air or we'll read your story for you anonymously, send it in to us at chaosandcusswordspodcast@gmail.com. 

In today’s episode, Kylie and Dallas are joined by Breanne Young, LCSW in talking about her story with an eating disorder and how she embraces body neutrality. Buckle up! There's some hard truths dropped that no one was expecting.  --- Thank you Breanne for joining us today! And thank you to Jax for writing the anthem most millennials needed. Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok! If you'd like to share your story and how you've grown from it, please write us regardless of the topic!

Join us our first (and hopefully not last) hyperfocus minisode in a get to know you style with the hosts Kylie Lowe and Dallas Brady. Because the last week was a bit much for everyone, so we're relaxing and enjoying the vibes! Next week, we're back with an episode on body neutrality with Breanne Young, LMSW. Let us know if you enjoy these different type of episodes and want to see more of these in the future! Follow us on IG and TikTok! And if you'd like to share your story, anonymously or not, please email us. We'd love to hear your story!

This week, Dallas and Kylie are joined by May to describe her experience of growing up with ADHD and how living diagnosed with ADHD as a female has it's own issues due to stigma and lack of understanding. Dallas also describes her experience of being late-diagnosed ADHD and how women have been historically neglected in clinical settings and within ADHD research. *TRIGGER WARNING: mentions of ED* Huge thank you to May for sharing her experience with us! Also, thank you to John Wang for an amazing video for Clock App Call Out! Make sure to follow @johnwangbae for more content about all things family dynamics and mental health content.  Follow us on TikTok and Instagram and be sure to send us your Clock App Callouts for body neutrality!

This week, Kylie and Dallas tackle default parenting. They discuss the emotional and mental toll it takes on the default parent, as well as the dynamics that occur when the default parent is “assigned”. Special thank you to @diaryofanhonestmom and @owen_squires for making us feel called the eff out. Also a huge thank you to our anonymous listener for sharing their story of being a default parent. Is the volume inside of the bus astronomical? Send us your Clock App Callouts for Body Neutrality or Body Back Culture. Follow us on IG and TikTok!

In part 2 of going no contact, Dallas describes her story of going no contact with her mom. Kylie and Dallas also talk more in depth about the stigma of going no contact, setting and maintaining boundaries, what led to the decision, and start their new segment called Clock App Callouts. Make sure to follow Marnie Grundman, who is dedicated to sharing her story of being a narcissistic abuse survivor and has provided support for others in the community. Also, thank you @nerdytravelingwriter for calling us out on the hard truth! We aren’t done with stories of going limited or no contact. We want to hear from you! Email us at chaosandcusswordspodcast@gmail.com if you would like to share your voice in the conversation. Has the volume inside of this bus been astronomical on the Clock App? Submit your Clock App Callouts for ADHD here.

In part 1, Kylie and Dallas talk about their experiences with going no contact with their family members, and the stigma surrounding going no contact with family members. More to come in part 2! This topic is not over just because we covered it. We want to hear about your experiences! Did you choose to have limited contact or no contact with your family? What were your experiences like once you decided? What has your healing journey looked like for you? Email us at chaosandcusswordspodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on IG and TikTok!

Join childhood friends turned baby counselors, Kylie Lowe and Dallas Brady, in discussing how life events impact mental health from a blunt perspective. It’s our truth season for a reason and we aren't sugarcoating any of this sh!t. We're covering all the things: ADHD, trauma, addiction, going no contact, divorce, parenting, relationships. Almost every topic is available to explore. We want to be able to give others a chance to use their voice to empower and validate these tough topics.  Want to share your voice, either anonymously or be a guest on the podcast? Contact us here! Make sure to follow Chaos & Cusswords on IG, and TikTok.