Floral Couch Conversations

We’re back for summer! Both back in the state and back with episodes. Hear all about Emily’s recent travels, our thoughts on some recent tv shows, books, and music. We rehash a bit of our buckle up/in debate. Plus, #freebritney and so much more.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! On this episode, which happens to be our 100thepisode, we chat all about fall. We made a trip to our local Trader Joes and taste tested some of their fall specialty items. Tune in to hear what you need, and what you can pass on, for this year’s Halloween festivities!

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book.

Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel Cargle.

This week we catch up on life, including being ready for fall. We chat a bit about movies we’ve watched, get caught up with Reba, and even take a fun quiz. Join us!

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book.

Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel Cargle.

This week we switch up our Dear Petal Peeps segment again by answering questions from our dear friends on reddit. We discuss some gems from r/AmItheAsshole including choosing a son’s girlfriend over your own son, refusing to attend your best friends baby shower, embarrassing punishments, and more. Plus, we chat about a few gendered items we have seen recently in stores and our thoughts on them. Join us!

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book.

Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel Cargle.

This week we catch up on house buying, road trips, and our least favorite foods. We also get into some “good trouble”. Join us!

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book.

Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel Cargle.

It’s Book Club week! We start by discussing the The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and dive into all things Hollywood and secrets. We then talk about our bonus book club pick, the documentary 13th. Join us!

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book.

Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel Cargle.

This week we catch up on the happenings including visiting underwater towns, poisonings, house selling, weddings, COVID, and more. Join us!

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book.

Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid + 13th(a documentary available on Netflix).

This week we switch up our Dear Petal Peeps segment by answering questions from our dear friends on reddit. We discuss some gems from r/realationship_advice and r/AmItheAsshole. We chat about ruining a kids birthday party, pronunciation police, some relationship drama, plus a “poopy” roommate. Join us!

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book.

Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid + 13th(a documentary available on Netflix).

This week we try to redeem ourselves with more quizzes. Plus, we chat about the sellers’ market, TSwifts surprise album drop, and so much more. Join us!

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book.

Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid + 13th(a documentary available on Netflix).

This week we went there. Where is there you ask? Tune in as we are joined by good friend, Maya, to cover everything from Reiki, empaths, 90s tv shows, corona divorces, and so much more. Plus, you get some amazing samples of our beautiful singing.

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book.

Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid + 13th(a documentary available on Netflix).

It’s Book Club week! We start by discussing the June book club book Red, White & Royal Blue and dive into all things royal. We then talk about our bonus book club book How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. Join us!

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book.

Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid + 13th(a documentary available on Netflix).

This week we catch up on what we have been up to since our state has reopened. We catch up on some tik tok trends as well as other viral happenings, and so much more.

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. In addition, we are open to feedback in our effort to continue to grow.

Our June book club book is Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.

Our bonus book is How to be Antiracist by Ibram Kendi.

This week we have a very special guest, our friend Kyle. We chat about his relationship with art throughout his life, dive into his fashion and music influences, and so much more. Plus, follow him to see some exciting upcoming projects, including the new idea that came up while recording.

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@g.krabbenhoft (future Kyle)

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. In addition, we are open to feedback in our effort to continue to grow.

This week we begin with discussing what we have been up to, like going to the dentist, as things in our state are reopening. Then we dive into the movie Hidden Figures – what we loved, what we learned, what we realized, and more. Plus, we chat a little on some recent podcast listening and our journey with speaking up against racism.

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. In addition, we are open to feedback in our effort to continue to grow.

It’s Book Club week! We start by discussing the May book club book The Wrong End of the Table: A Mostly Comic Memoir of a Muslim American Woman Just Trying to Fit in. We then talk about our bonus book club book White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin DiAngelo. Join us!

Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book.

This week on the floral couch, we're catching up again. We chat about the positive things that have come from quarantine, then we dive into talk about, well, a little of everything. We chat Elon Musk, Lord of the Rings, Mensa, tiktok and much more. Join us!

Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode.

Our May book club book is The Wrong End of the Table: A Mostly Comic Memoir of a Muslim Arab American Woman Just Trying to Fit in by Ayser Salman.

This week on the floral couch, we're catching up. We start off by seeing how our quarantine opinions stack up against the rest of the world. Then we do a deep dive into the tv shows that we’ve been binging lately. Join us!

Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode.

Our May book club book is The Wrong End of the Table: A Mostly Comic Memoir of a Muslim Arab American Woman Just Trying to Fit in by Ayser Salman.

It’s Book Club week! We catch up on our lives, including Emily’s birthday, then jump right in to discussing our April book club pick, More than Words by Jill Santopolo. Plus, hear what’s made us smile recently. Join us!

This week on the floral couch, we're answering your quarantine related questions. We give some ideas on what to do with your extra time, how to set boundaries with quarantine roommates, and how to handle quarantining alone. Plus, we give you some recommendations on things we have been loving lately – books, music, you name it. Finally, we wrap up with some laughs.

Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com and we will discuss on a future episode.

This week we are answering all of your questions! Tune in to hear us discuss all the holiday dilemmas, including how to deal with “that” family member, how to buy for the have everything people, and more.

Once you’ve seen one shopping center, you’ve seen a mall…

This week we are debriefing on black Friday and discussing upcoming gift ideas. Hear us discuss the pros and cons of an instant pot, weighted blanket, and more. Plus, hear our thoughts on DNA tests and the end to a “lit” era.

It's Book Club week! Join us as we discuss our thoughts on I Found You by Lisa Jewell.

Our December book club book is Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell.

This week we are “stuffing” our episode with all things Thanksgiving. Hear our thoughts on Disney+, work holiday parties, and more. Plus, hear us take a tough Thanksgiving themed quiz. Happy turkey day!

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November Book Club Book - I Found You by Lisa Jewell

This week on the floral couch, we're answering your questions. We discuss home ownership, adult friendships, and more!

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This week on the floral couch, we're catching up on life, talking about Alyssa's deer hunting adventures, Christmas movies, recent viral news and more!

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November Book Club Book - I Found You by Lisa Jewell

This week on the floral couch, we're talking about being an empath and all things mental health and anxiety with our friend, Janelle. Tune in to find out if you're an empath and listen to some great conversation!

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November Book Club Book - I Found You by Lisa Jewell

It's Book Club week! Join us as we discuss our thoughts on Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule.

Our November book club book is I Found You by Lisa Jewell.

This week on the floral couch, we catch up on some current events. We discuss how this decade will be remembered, the app the Vatican is rolling out, hinge updates, drive-thru’s and so much more.

This week on the floral couch, we get all caught up.  We discuss celebrity sightings, broadway plays, and take some fun quizzes. OH, and don’t miss an important VSCO girl update.

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Our October book club book is Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule: