Barely Untamed
Barely Untamed is the podcast to listen to when you feel like you’re going through it alone. We talk about some of the hardest moments of life, but with a levity that makes it all a little bit more bearable. And it’s not always serious. If giggles and random tangents and unfiltered swearing sound like your cup of tea, then you might like our style.
Barely Untamed launched in January of 2024, and new episodes come out weekly - because we ARE that ambitious. New episodes release EVERY Wednesday.
Hosted by @podcastingveronica and @sarahphillips.lv
Web: www.barelyuntamed.com
Episodes
82 episodes
Episode 82: No escorts or vegetarians.
Against her better judgement, Sarah recently got back on the dating apps. This week, we’ll talk about how they work, Sarah’s various dating adventures, and what kinds of dating profiles make Veronica clutch her pearls.
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Episode 82
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46:10
Episode 81: Was that a meaningful day?
Do you have a life’s purpose? Are you supposed to? Spoiler alert: We still don’t know! In this episode, we discuss the purpose of life, including how to uncover one and prosocial purposes versus self-oriented purposes.Resou...
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Episode 81
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40:28
Episode 80: Neighbors being neighborly.
What does having a community mean to you? In this episode, we discuss that question, why neighborhood communities seem to be a thing of the past, individualism versus collectivism, and tips on how to build community.Resourc...
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Episode 80
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50:16
Episode 79: People are getting dumber.
AI is coming for all of us, so in this episode, we dive into it. We discuss how we’re trying to embrace AI more, where we’re currently at with it, and we cover concerns about AI scams and misinformation. Resources:...
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Episode 79
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Episode 78: The literal birds & the bees.
This week, we’re finally diving into the most awkward topic: sex! We discuss our relationships with sex and physical intimacy, funny bedroom mishaps, and how sex over 40 changes, including tips & tricks from more certified professionals tha...
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Episode 78
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Episode 77: Too much socialness.
Does your social battery feel low? Ours, too. In this episode, we talk about our current levels, whether we’re more introverted or extroverted, what to do when your social battery is low, and how to recharge it.Resou...
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Episode 77
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38:39
Episode 76: Best Traveler Award.
We’ve been traveling a lot recently, so we want to talk about some new travel woes, including the reclining of airplane seats, horrible plane seatmates, and the price of food in airports.Resources:The ‘Rawdogging...
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Episode 76
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Episode 75: Work balls.
This week, we’re talking about the conundrum of work/life balance, including whether it’s an employer’s problem or an employee’s problem, if it’s okay to be a “C student,” and if it’s possible to have work/life balance and still move up the lad...
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Episode 75
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Episode 74: Newspaper classifieds?
One of us is starting a new job, so this week, we’re talking about the modern job search, including getting past the AI screener, grueling interview processes, asking applicants to complete an assignment, and increasingly awful employment scams...
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Episode 74
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48:24
Episode 73: Consistency, man.
In this episode, we talk about getting back to basics: how to recognize when you need to address a problem, what the stages of change are, and how to start (or restart, or restart again).Resources:Getting back on...
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Episode 73
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39:26
Episode 72: But that's the rule!
Are you a rule follower or a rebel? This week, we discuss which rules we follow, which rules we break, how we react to rule breakers, how to teach kids to follow rules (or not), and the difference between a rule and a social norm.
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Episode 72
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Episode 71: Can you chew any louder?!
You can’t live in this world without other people annoying you, so in this episode, we talk about our individual pet peeves, why some pet peeves are universal and some are individual, and cultural differences of social norms.<...
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Episode 71
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33:28
Episode 70: An open bar at every wedding.
It’s wedding season, so let’s talk about it! In this episode, we talk about our own weddings, what we’d do differently now, renewal of wedding vows, how huge weddings have gotten, and some current wedding trends.Resources:<...
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Episode 70
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47:13
Episode 69: What's wrong with you?
In this episode, we talk all about toxic communication, including making it all about yourself, frequent interrupting, rambling, opinion-jacking, and how to be a better communicator.Resources:How to be a better l...
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Episode 69
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48:03
Episode 68: Your one beauty.
We all want to be more attractive, but the question is why? In this episode, we dive into studies about attractiveness, what the advantages of attractiveness are, and tips for how to buck cultural beauty standards.Resources...
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Episode 68
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49:09
Episode 67: I loved Tiffany.
This week, we talk about luxury brands and why some people (including Veronica!) are so drawn to them. We also talk about luxury brand dupes, the quiet luxury trend, and if we buy generic at the grocery store.Resources:...
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Episode 67
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36:48
Episode 66: Save the librarians!
In this episode, we share our childhood memories of libraries and discuss what libraries are like now, why libraries (and librarians!) are so important for communities, the crisis that libraries are currently facing, and how we can help....
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Episode 66
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Episode 65: I need to do an actual physical.
This week, we’re lamenting all the midlife doctors and appointments you suddenly have to start going to, including preventative healthcare like colonoscopies and mammograms. Aging is not for the faint of heart!Resources:
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Episode 65
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Episode 64: Say ten Hail Marys.
In this episode, we dive deeper into our religious upbringings and how we feel about religion now, including concerns about control, agnosticism vs. atheism, and some tips if you’re struggling with organized religion.Resour...
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Episode 64
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44:10
Episode 63: WHAT DIED?
Sometimes our bodies are a little bit gross, especially as we age, so let’s talk about it! In this episode, we dive into sweat, body odor, farts, and more. After all, everybody poops, right?Resources:Body odor
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Episode 63
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33:15
Episode 62: Sock, shoe, sock, shoe.
In this episode, we’re talking about habits: good, bad, and ugly! We get into the difference between habits, routines, and addictions, how to build up good habits, how to break bad habits, and why it’s so hard to do either.Res...
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Episode 62
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Episode 61: I don't want more friends.
This week, we talk about loneliness, finding contentment in solitude, how the structure of our society has made us more lonely, why we feel so lonely even when surrounded by people, and how to build connections within our communities.
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Episode 61
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Episode 60: Did you hear?
On this episode, we talk about gossip, including if gossip is ever okay, what to do when you find out people have been gossiping about you, and how to stop gossiping when it feels so good to do it.Resources:Gossi...
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Episode 60
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38:43