Bullships Podcast
By Bull-'ships
...and they lived happily ever after. Or did they? Every Monday, join Kelly Zaragoza and Stephanie Hennick, two Phoenix-based therapists, as they use examples in popular culture to initiate conversations, call out the myths portrayed in entertainment and empower the listeners to have realistic expectations about relationships. If you're looking for a unique and fun way to gain insight and improve your relationships, then this podcast is for you. Music credit: FakeLove by Makaih Beats (makaihbeats.net)
Bullships PodcastApr 07, 2020
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Ep. 52 Happily Ever TV as a Stress Reliever
Kelly and Stephanie look at how watching TV during times of uncertainty can be good for our mental health, reasons why we might be drawn to shows we have seen a million times and the balance between TV being a stress reliever or a hindrance.
Apr 07, 202027:53
Ep. 51 Happily Ever After The Bachelor Finale
Kelly and Stephanie telephonically record this week's episode due to social distancing. So, in addition to dealing with technical issues, hear us talk about how to handle a parent who oversteps boundaries and how much weight should we put on others opinions on our relationships.
Mar 17, 202034:29
Ep. 50 Happily Ever Love is Blind
Kelly and Stephanie talk about Netflix's Love is Blind and discuss if a dating system when you can't see the other person actually work and vulnerability's role in creating connection.
Mar 10, 202029:36
Ep. 49 Happily Ever Couples Therapy
Kelly and Stephanie talk about Showtime's Couple Therapy and answer therapy-related questions from listeners.
Feb 18, 202025:05
Ep. 48 Happily Ever Kobe
Kelly and Stephanie talk about grief in general and why Kobe's loss hit close to home for some people.
Feb 11, 202029:49
Ep. 47 Happily Ever Harry and Meghan
Kelly and Stephanie discuss the recent news about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down from being senior members of the royal family, what it means to follow what's best for your own family and why do we judge as humans.
Jan 21, 202025:24
Ep. 46 Happily Ever Brittany Runs A Marathon
Kelly and Stephanie look at Amazon's Brittany Runs A Marathon and talk about new year goal setting and the importance of not just physical but emotional growth.
Jan 07, 202025:30
Ep. 45 Happily Ever Home Alone
Kelly and Stephanie look at the holiday classic, Home Alone, and discuss why Kevin was acting like a "little jerk", why moms should be easier on themselves and why we love this movie so much.
Dec 24, 201931:05
Ep. 44 Happily Ever Marriage Story
Kelly and Stephanie look at Netflix's Marriage Story and talk about the things that potentially caused resentment in Nicole and Charlie's relationship and alternative ways to navigate the divorce process.
Dec 17, 201929:52
Ep. 43 Happily Ever Justin Timberlake
Kelly and Stephanie discuss how assumptions can affect relationships and the proper way to repair a relationship injury.
Dec 10, 201929:20
Ep. 42 Happily Ever Cardi B.
Kelly and Stephanie discuss cardi b.'s 73 questions interview by vogue and how she's a role model for authenticity and how we can develop our own sense of self.
Nov 26, 201930:40
Ep. 41 Happily Ever Dollface
Kelly and Stephanie spotlight Hulu's newest show, Dollface and explore women friendships and why they can sometimes be scary for women.
Nov 19, 201927:41
Ep. 40 Happily Ever Girl Power
Kelly and Stephanie look at the newest girl power anthems by Selena Gomez and Dua Lipa and talk the suckiness of breakups, how breakups can help you discover more about yourself and if it's possible for heartbreak to last forever.
Nov 05, 201922:39
Ep. 39 Happily Ever Plus One
Kelly and Stephanie talk about Hulu's Plus One and look at the pressures of getting married in your mid 20s and 30s, things that can impact views on relationship and what to do if you have a perfect partner list.
Oct 22, 201929:15
Ep. 38 Happily Ever Royals
Kelly and Stephanie looks at the relationship between Duchess Meghan and her dad playing out in the media, why conflict resolution with family members is hard and what you can do to change unhealthy communication patterns.
Oct 15, 201931:14
Ep. 37 Happily Ever Graveyard
Kelly and Stephanie look at Halsey's newest song, Graveyard, and talk about how does putting aside your needs to be there for your partner work out for relationships, how warning signs can feel like butterflies and what you can do to keep your gut in check.
Oct 01, 201929:13
Ep. 36 Happily Ever Tall Girl
Kelly and Stephanie take a look at Netflix's Tall Girl movie and break down parents wanting the best for their children, others can't want something more than you and being enough... all while trying to navigate the politics of high school.
Sep 24, 201923:55
Ep. 35 Happily Ever Single Again
Kelly and Stephanie talk about Big Sean's jam, Single Again and explore why we blame others during a break up, how much does our upbringing affect relationship patterns and ways to show ourself self-love.
Sep 02, 201930:17
Ep. 34 Happily Ever Hard Knocks
Kelly and Stephanie take on HBO's Hard Knocks and talk about what a sports mini documentary can teach us about handling insecurities, overcoming in healthy coping mechanisms and working for an organization that believes in you.
Aug 27, 201929:56
Ep. 33 Happily Ever BH 90210
Kelly and Stephanie talk about the BH90210 reboot and touch on topics like why do we get nervous when we see people from our past, what does it mean to dream about a past relationship and how to navigate your partner being more successful.
Aug 13, 201932:33
Ep. 32 Happily Ever Stranger Things
Kelly and Stephanie are joined by their very first (and very special) guest, Olivia, to chat about S3E1 of Stranger Things. Hear us talk about how should parents set boundaries regarding their children's relationships, the importance of the mall in social life development and the age old question - are teenage friendships or relationships more important.
Aug 06, 201934:08
Ep. 31 Happily Ever Clueless
Kelly and Stephanie take long time classic movie, Clueless, and discuss reasons for helping others, high school relationships and fitting in.
Jul 30, 201934:40
Ep. 30 Happily Ever The Bachelorette Pt. 2
Kelly and Stephanie are back with ANOTHER episode of The Bachlorette because SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED. Hear them talk about the difference between insecurity and love, women and sexuality and having difficult conversations.
Jul 23, 201935:35
Ep. 29 Happily Ever The Hills: New Beginnings
Kelly and Stephanie take a trip down memory lane in this week's episode and discuss The Hills: New Beginnings. Hear them talk about sibling relationships, messages on marriage and dating after divorce.
Jul 09, 201936:44
Ep. 28 Happily Ever Big Little Lies
Kelly and Stephanie are back and ready to share their thoughts on Big Little Lies S2E3. Hear them talk about how holding secrets can affect people, "feeling punished" after an affair and children having worries too.
Jul 02, 201930:41
Ep. 27 Happily Ever Infidelity
Kelly and Stephanie look at a recent episode of Red Table Talk about infidelity with guest, Esther Perel. Hear the ladies talk about infidelity rates, other betrayals of the heart, marriage roles and what to do if you want something different.
Jun 18, 201937:27
Ep. 26 Happily Ever Side Eye
Today, Kelly and Stephanie talk about the infamous photo of Queen Bey and Jay Z at the Warriors game. We talk triggering moments after a relationship injury, appropriate boundaries between men and women and friendships, and the importance of checking your assumptions.
Jun 11, 201928:23
Ep. 25 Happily Ever Easy
Kelly and Stephanie talk about Season 3, Episode 4 of Netflix's show, Easy. In this episode, Annie tackles online dating. We talk self-care while dating online, importance of honesty and ghosting.
Jun 04, 201932:49
Ep. 24 Happily Ever The Bachelorette
Listen to Kelly and Stephanie talk about the newest season of The Bachelorette. We talk about the overall theme of honesty/realness that Hannah B. is really trying to create on her season, the power of self-soothing, and what's up with everyone being so young?
May 21, 201937:09
Ep. 23 Happily Ever Truth Hurts
Kelly and Stephanie discuss Lizzo's hit song, Truth Hurts, and talk about self-confidence, boundaries and self-care. There may or may not also be an attempt of Kelly and Stephanie singing 😂
May 14, 201925:56
Ep. 22 Happily Ever Someone Great
Listen to Kelly and Stephanie use Netflix's Someone Great to talk about breakups, being vulnerable in relationships and accepting the end of a relationship and the healing process.
May 07, 201932:14
Ep. 21 Happily Ever Homecoming
Listen to Kelly and Stephanie talk about all things 👑🐝 aka Beyonce and her new Netflix special, Homecoming. We touch on being a boss B, work/live balance and owning your story.
Apr 30, 201934:00
Ep. 20 Happily Ever Brene
Hear us fangirl over Brene Brown's Netflix Special, Call to Courage. We talk the "we" army, stories we tell ourselves, vulnerability and bravery.
Apr 23, 201926:41
Ep. 19 Happily Ever Mexican Dynasties
Kelly and Stephanie discuss the family dynamics on Bravo's Mexican Dynasties. Hear the ladies talk about their thoughts on adult children living at home, what the grieving process looks like and how to change your own family dynamics.
Apr 09, 201936:13
Ep. 18 Happily Ever Kardashians
Kelly and Stephanie talk about what the Kardashians do well, the purpose of arguments and what's in store for the future of the Bull-'ships Podcast (hint: it's a bummer).
Apr 02, 201946:09
Ep. 17 Happily Ever Shrill
Kelly and Stephanie talk about episode one of Hulu's Shrill and discuss the pressure on women to "be nice", the pickles you can get in without clear boundaries and why it's important to have shows like this on TV.
Mar 26, 201939:21
Ep. 16 Happily Ever College Scandal
Kelly and Stephanie look into the college admissions scandal and talk about who's to blame, the connection to Varsity Blues and pressures of college.
Mar 19, 201931:51
Ep. 15 Happily Ever Jordyn
Kelly and Stephanie look at Jordyn Woods' interview on Red Table Talk. We talk about the uncomfortable feelings around asking for forgiveness, the best time to tell the truth and how long does it take to heal from being betrayed.
Mar 05, 201932:04
Ep. 14 Happily Ever Khloe
Kelly and Stephanie look the relationship of Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson and discuss if you can recover from infidelity. You also hear our two cents about the Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga interactions.
Feb 26, 201936:26
Ep. 13 Happily Ever (500) Days of Summer
Kelly and Stephanie discuss (500) Days of Summer and talk about how to communicate about wants/needs in a relationship, expectation versus reality and how to get over a break up.
Feb 12, 201946:40
Ep. 12 Happily Ever Anxiety
Kelly and Stephanie use Julia Michaels' newest song featuring Selena Gomez, Anxiety, to discuss what is anxiety, how you can be there for others during anxious moments and how the inner voice affects anxiety.
Feb 05, 201941:01
Ep. 11 Happily Ever Fyre
Kelly and Stephanie talk all things Fyre documentaries, influencers, FOMO and how to use social media for mental health good.
Jan 29, 201946:17
Ep. 10 Happily Ever Vanderpump
Kelly and Stephanie look at the most recent episode of Vanderpump Rules and break down SIX relationship themes and how listeners can improve their relationships by watching Stassi and the crew.
Jan 21, 201952:38
Ep. 9 Happily Ever Bachelor
Kelly and Stephanie take a look at The Bachelor in their first reality TV inspired episode and first episode of 2019. Kelly loves The Bachelor. Stephanie has never seen an episode. Can Kelly convince Stephanie to watch by sharing the relationship messages Kelly picked up from the premiere episode? Find out on this episode of Bull-'ships!
Jan 15, 201956:25
Ep. 8 Happily Ever Recap
Kelly and Stephanie look back on each of their favorite episodes from the year, update listeners on pop culture news from those artists and talk about their hopes for the pod in the new year.
Dec 18, 201846:45
Ep. 7 Happily Ever Love Actually
Kelly and Stephanie look at EVERY single love story line in Love Actually in less than one hour. Learn what it means if you develop feelings for your best friends' partner, can couples who speak different languages actually work out, and how to get out of a relationship rut.
Dec 10, 201855:20
Ep. 6 Happily Ever Mean Girls
Kelly and Stephanie, inspired by Ariana Grande's Thank U, Next video, take a look at the idea of "mean girls" and if there is anything you can do to protect yourself from that experience.
Dec 04, 201852:09
Ep. 5 Happily Ever Grateful
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Kelly and Stephanie talk about being grateful for good relationship examples in pop culture. From Michelle and Barack to Jim and Pam, they talk about what makes them each #RelationshipGoals.
Nov 27, 201853:32
Ep. 4 Happily Ever Ariana Grande
Bull-'ships Ep. 4 takes a look at Ariana Grande's newest song, "Thank U, Next" and we talk breakups, exes and self-love.
Nov 20, 201851:32
Ep. 3 Happily Ever Aladdin
Kelly and Stephanie look at Disney's Aladdin (1992) and talk about why fairy tales get a bad rap 🏰, why Jasmine is one of the dopest princesses around 👸🏽 and what fell where on our Bull-'ship Meter🎚️ *We ran into A LOT of technical difficulties this episode. We apologize that it's not the best listening experience but are thankful for you checking it out anyways. - K & S*
Nov 13, 201854:36