Boundaries & Banter
🎙️ 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.
Episodes
15 episodes
Friends Announce Pregnancy… While You're Still Waiting (Jealousy)
When your friends get pregnant… but you’re not ready yet. Taryn and Michela get brutally honest about jealousy in friendships and family — the healthy kind vs. the toxic kind that ruins relationships.Michela shares the raw sting she fee...
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The Wellness Trap: Are You Optimizing or Obsessing?
Is the wellness world actually making us healthier — or just more anxious and broke? Taryn and Michela get real about the pressure to optimize every single thing: your sleep, your skin, your diet, your body. From peptide injections ordered off ...
Loyalty in Friendships: Blind Defense vs. Having Their Best Interest at Heart
Welcome back to Boundaries & Banter — the podcast where sisters-in-law Taryn & Michela get real about relationships, boundaries, and the messy stuff no one talks about.In this raw, no-holds-barred episode, Taryn and Michela unpack w...
How Parenting Shapes Your Child’s Self-Concept & Self-Esteem | Dr. Alyssa Landau-Glick
Welcome back to Boundaries & Banter — the podcast where sisters-in-law Taryn & Michela get real about family, parenting, boundaries, and mental health.In this powerful episode, we sit down with educational psychologist Dr. Alyssa La...
Are We Thriving or Just Surviving? Honest Mom Life, Burnout & Wellness Check
Welcome back to Boundaries & Banter — the podcast where sisters-in-law Taryn & Michela get real about life, boundaries, relationships, and mental health.In this raw wellness check episode, we bring it back to basics and talk about w...
Narcissism Reality Check: Love Bombing, Gaslighting & Real Boundaries | Therapist Bernadine Fried
Welcome back to Boundaries & Banter — the podcast where sisters-in-law Taryn & Michela get real about family, relationships, boundaries, and mental health without the fluff.In this eye-opening episode, we welcome back licensed thera...
Family Estrangement: When to Go No Contact, Low Contact, or Stay? | Therapist Nicole Nourian
Welcome back to Boundaries & Banter — the podcast where sisters-in-law Taryn & Michela get real about family, friendships, relationships, and setting boundaries without the fluff.In this powerful episode, we sit down with licensed t...
What Celebrity Stylists Actually Do (Red Carpet Chaos Revealed)
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 scen...
The Different Types of “Sorry” (And Why Some Apologies Mean Nothing)
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? ...
Dating Apps Are Breaking Relationships (Ghosting, Swiping & Confusion)
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 wha...
Friendship Breakups Hurt More Than Romantic Ones (Here’s Why)
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 ...
What Is a Boundary? And Why Family Crosses Them So Easily
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 ...
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Generational Trauma: The “Normal” Family Patterns That Hurt You
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...
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Online Bullying Went Too Far — When “Opinions” Become Cruel Attacks
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 h...
Postpartum Anxiety & In-Laws: When Family Ignores Boundaries
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.I...
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