In this episode of Talk Shit and Laugh, we dive into the unique "superpowers" we see in ourselves and—more importantly—each other. We're getting candid about the strengths that come with navigating life in our 50s and how our perspective on our own talents has shifted over the years. Join us for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about friendship, self-discovery, and the traits that make us unstoppable. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMicheleWang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

In this episode of Talk Shit and Laugh, we're getting real about the reality of working for yourself and why working from home isn't always the fairytale it's made out to be on social media. While we love our careers, being your own boss comes with a hidden side—from the isolation and burnout to the constant pressure of self-employment. We're breaking down the downsides to working for yourself to help you decide if the solo life is actually right for you or if the 'dream' is actually a trap. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Ever feel like you're finally running out of "somedays"? In this episode of Talk Shit & Laugh, Sarah and I are diving into the concept of Mortality Motivation. It sounds heavy, but we're finding that acknowledging our limited time isn't a downer—it's actually the fuel we need to stop overthinking and start living. We're getting real about how being in our 50s and navigating perimenopause has shifted our perspective on what actually matters. From saying "no" to things that don't serve us to finally chasing the big goals we've put off, we're sharing how a little bit of "death-awareness" is the secret to a more vibrant, authentic life. Join us for a conversation that's part wake-up call, part therapy session, and (as always) a lot of laughing at the absurdity of it all. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkshitandlaugh/ Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

In this episode we're telling it all about our relationship to money, food and sex. And oh boy ... it's a doozy. Are these three things tied to each other in our minds? What's going on here? Why is this so hard? Is it the debt or the money? The food or the weight gain? What do other women in their 50's go through? This is an episode you definitley want to share with your friends. What's your relationship to these 3 things in your life and how does that relationship manifest? Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMicheleWang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to self-soothe without accidentally self-sabotaging. We explore why quick dopamine fixes like junk food, shopping, or numbing behaviors feel comforting in the moment, but don't always serve us long-term—and share what we're personally learning about healthier ways to regulate our emotions. This is an honest, non-expert conversation about doing our best and figuring it out as we go. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMicheleWang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

As we get older, our tolerance for a lot of things completely disappears. From behaviors we no longer want to tolerate to things our bodies physically cannot handle anymore, this episode is a brutally honest (and hilarious) conversation about aging, boundaries, and hard NOs. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMicheleWang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

We started talking about social situations we don't enjoy, but quickly realized the real issue is forced fun. From corporate retreats to weddings and holiday parties, we unpack why mandatory enjoyment feels so uncomfortable — and why so many of us secretly dread it. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMicheleWang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

In this episode of Talk Sh*t & Laugh, we're breaking down what we're cheap about and what we'll happily spend money on—no hesitation. From everyday things we refuse to overpay for to the categories where we're total spendthrifts, this conversation gets very honest and very funny. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMicheleWang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

In this episode of Talk Sh*t & Laugh, we didn't expect things to get quite so deep. Inspired by a conversation we heard on the Mel Robbins podcast about the Cornell Legacy Project, we talk through the five life lessons people say matter most at the end of life — and share how we honestly feel about them, how we're doing in our 50s, and where we still struggle when it comes to relationships, happiness, regret, and what really matters. You can find the book, Four Thousand Weeks, here: https://amzn.to/45Svn7s Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkshitandlaugh/ Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMicheleWang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Perimenopause is not what we expected — and honestly, it's so much worse. In this episode, we talk candidly about the physical, emotional, and mental toll of perimenopause, the symptoms no one warned us about, and why women are so unprepared for this stage of life. If you're in your 40s or 50s and wondering what is happening to your body, this conversation will feel painfully familiar. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkshitandlaugh Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMicheleWang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Dating in your 50s is a completely different experience — and Sarah having a new boyfriend proves it. In this episode of Talk Shit & Laugh, we talk about how dating changes in midlife, what we actually want now, and why we have way less patience than we did in our 20s and 30s.   Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

We Weren't Ready for This… But We're Figuring It Out. At some point, the roles start to shift—and suddenly you're the one worrying, checking in, and making decisions for the people who raised you. In this episode, we talk honestly about parenting our parents, navigating aging, guilt, boundaries, and the emotional whiplash that comes with it. It's complicated, heavy at times, and surprisingly common—so if you're in this season too, you're not alone. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkshitandlaugh Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMicheleWang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

We're exposing our toxic traits — the funny, slightly unhinged habits we know we should fix… but probably won't. From free shipping to being way too messy, we're breaking down the red flags we bring to the table in this candid, hilarious episode. It's funny. It's honest. It's the good kind of chaos. And yes, we're probably going to forget we recorded this until someone quotes us in the DMs. Tell us yours! Drop your most ridiculous toxic trait in the comments (bonus points for snacks or rage stories…) New episodes every Sunday Perfect for your next walk, drive, or spiral. Follow us on IG: @talkshitandlaugh Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Happy New Year, friends! We're kicking off 2026 with a little truth and a lot of laughter: our morning routines are chaotic good energy. In this episode, Michele and Sarah look at how they actually start their mornings this time of year—what's working, what's wishful thinking, and which routines we'll probably keep… at least for now. Inside we're chatting about: Why we'd need a full 12-hour morning to fit in everything we want to do The tension between "ideal" and "real" routines—and why both matter The habits we love (and the ones that secretly stress us out) Some happy new year wishes for you, from two women trying their best and laughing through the mess This is a cozy, honest start to the new year—with zero pressure to be perfect, and full permission to reset in your own way. Come for the dry brushing attempts… stay for the real-life chaos. Listen if you've ever wanted to have a productive, magical morning… but also accidentally scroll for 45 minutes instead. Books Sarah mentions: Creating Affluence by Deepak Choprah: https://amzn.to/49p0o41 It's Not Your Money by Tosha SIlver: https://amzn.to/3NblD1w Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

New year, new… ugh, no. In this episode, Sarah and Michele get honest about why we're skipping the resolutions this year—and what we're doing instead to create real change (without the pressure, guilt, or glitter-covered goals list). We talk about: Time feels like it's moving too fast—and how we're slowing ourselves down The problem with "new year, new me" energy (spoiler: you're probably already doing more than you realize) How Michele quit smoking—like, OMG - so Michele What Sarah is approaching differently in her love life, and how small shifts are already changing how she feels And remember - we will teach you nothing. LOL This is how we approach the New Year, and we'd love to hear more about how you ring in the New Year! Are goals stupid? Are they the best thing ever? We don't know! Tell us! Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

One wears a Santa hat. One is wearing black. Guess who wore what!  Because somehow—it's all perfectly "talk sh*t" festive. In this episode, we're dishing on our favorite holiday traditions, the food we look forward to all year, how Sarah has 2 Christmas trees, and how Michele rejects a few rules and celebrates with her amazing Mishmas. We talk about: Decorating chaos Comfort food Holiday joy (and how we wish people were nicer) And how weirdly healing it can be to make your kind of season—no matter what it looks like New episodes drop weekly Share your favorite holiday traditions—we might read them on the show! #TalkShitAndLaugh #FunnyHolidayPodcast #MidlifeCelebrations #MishmasMagic 🎁 Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Which One of Us Is the FBI Profiler? Wait for it… In this week's episode, we leave this timeline on read and hop on over to the multiverse—where infinite versions of us are living totally different (and sometimes wildly better?) lives. We ask the important questions: Would Michele be a no-nonsense FBI profiler... or just someone who knows too much? Would Sarah have become a stand-up comic touring the world with emotionally devastating punchlines? Is Michele secretly a super chill mom in another dimension (no minivan, minimal PTA involvement)? Could Sarah be the CEO of a mega-business empire that runs on iced coffee, intuition, and hard boundaries? Listen if you've ever wondered who you'd be if you'd made just one different choice… or if you're 92% sure you're meant to be living near water with a mysterious past. New episodes every Sunday Tell us who you are in another universe! Tag @talkshitandlaugh and share your wildcard multiverse alter ego (crystals? crime-solving? cottagecore chaos? We want it.) Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

This week, we're talking about the TV shows that stole our hearts, broke our brains, and how much we loathe streaming bills. It's all about the shows we love and why we're subscribed to 97 things - except for Michele. She hates subscriptions. Think: Deep obsession with all things alien related (but only if the humans are in peril) Chills (and possible nightmares?) about The Fall of the House of Usher Softcore nostalgia for Little House on the Prairie Aggressive rejection (Sarah) and keep love (Michele) of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives We've got hot takes, comfort picks, and strong feelings about the fact that we're now subscribed to six streaming services just to rewatch one thing in fuzzy socks. Justice for our wallets. PLUS: We want to hear your faves too—send us your underrated gems, old favorites, and shows you'd rewatch annually like it's a holiday. Listen if: You love a strong TV opinion, secretly cried at the Lasso finale, and have no idea how to cancel Apple TV. New episodes every Sunday DM us your rides-or-die shows @talkshitandlaugh—no judgment (unless it's Mormon Wives). Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Ever look at your own life and think: Why am I like this? Same. In this episode, Sarah and Michele go fully off the rails in the best way—comparing daily habits, weird quirks, and questionable routines that somehow… still make sense? Sarah doesn't wash her face—new habits needed! Michele has a multi-step PM skincare lineup and lives for it We talk about how we both sleep, eat, unwind, and notice all the small things we don't realize are… weird What kind of dogs we are? And we ask the big question: do we actually want to change, or are we just delightfully broken in cute ways? Spoiler: this episode is not about fixing yourself. It's about loving the version of you who texts from the toilet and loads the dishwasher "wrong" every night.   Listen if you need a laugh, a little self-acceptance, and permission to stop pretending you're doing it all right. Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Stuffing, Side-Eyes & Silly Questions: Our Thanksgiving Special Warning: this episode pairs best with stuffing and a secret glass of cabernet. This week? We're talking turkey, traditions, and the most fun way to spend Thanksgiving—with ridiculous questions, lots of laughter, and absolutely zero forced small talk. In this episode, we: Talk Thanksgiving chaos, traditions, and secret survival tips Share the actual fun parts of the holidays (Hint: it's not the cooking) Pull silly (and totally entertaining) question cards from a girlfriend convo deck and ask each other the wildest stuff Swap stories, crack up, and keep it very unfiltered Forget the forced gratitude circles—we're here for real connection + second helpings   This episode is super fun, cozy, deeply unserious, and basically an invitation to sit at our table. (No pants with buttons required.) Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Spoiler alert: People are usually wrong. This week, we're unpacking the assumptions people make about us—and how often they're way off. Is Michele a total extrovert… or just really good at pretending she doesn't want to go home early? Does Sarah need the spotlight 24/7… or does she actually just love a solo nap and not talking to anyone ever? Have we always been confident… or is it just that we stopped explaining ourselves? In this episode, we reveal: The weirdest, most hilarious assumptions people make about us How personality isn't always what it looks like on the outside Why we each misunderstood the other at first! The difference between being perceived and being understood This one's funny, honest, and sneakily deep—because sometimes the most freeing thing is saying: "This is who I really am. Take it or leave it." Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Blockbusters, Tearjerkers, and "Wait, You Haven't Seen That??" You can tell a lot about someone by their favorite movie—and this episode? Yeah, we go all the way in. On comfort films, ugly cry classics, questionable 90s crushes, and the movies we still haven't gotten around to (don't come for us—yet). In this episode, we share: Our favorite movies of all time (from rom-coms to chaos-core classics) The films that made us ugly cry on the couch—and we'd watch again anyway The comedies we can quote in our sleep (and probably have) The iconic movies the other still hasn't watched—and why we're personally offended The movies that saw us through sick days, rough times and the need for giggles (and scares) And the underrated gems we want you to add to your watchlist right now Whether you're looking for a soul-level rewatch or a popcorn-fueled laugh, this is your permission to hit play, cry a little, and remember how powerful movies can be when life feels completely out of plot twists.   💭 Listen in for a fun chat with friends so you'll know what to watch when you need to laugh, cry, get scared—or curse-laugh your way through the credits with snacks in bed. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Self-care in your 50s isn't always about spa days or skin serum. Sometimes? It's about being alone for an entire afternoon and not having to answer to a single soul. This week, Sarah and Michele get real (and a little raw) about what self-care actually looks like now—after decades of caring for everyone else. We talk about: It's time for permission to rest, reflect, and not "be productive" Why hobbies that no one profits from are the ultimate act of rebellion The quiet joy of reading, doing puzzles, or driving without music The grief that comes with losing your old self—and how to honor her The power of softening, staying in, and starting over Self-soothing, emotional processing, and grown-ass alone time (the good kind) Getting older comes with losses—of energy, of identities, of former selves. But it also comes with a soft kind of power we wouldn't trade for anything. This one's gentle. Thoughtful. Soulful. And just maybe…the permission slip you didn't know you needed. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Jobs We Never Had (But Would Totally Crush) Some people follow a straight career path. But a guy on the plane next to Sarah (after several drinks) got her thinking about all the jobs she should've ... would've ... could've. We had wildly specific dream jobs we never even tried—and we're still thinking about them. In this episode, we reveal: The top-tier jobs we really wanted (and why we would've been amazing at them) Why 1990s hacking felt like a ✨vibe✨ even when all we really knew was AOL How Sarah is still in her "author arc," and why naming nail polish colors is still on the vision board Why Michele always chose "secret agent" or "fashion mogul" in MASH The power of typing fast, and how it made us feel like unstoppable 12-year-olds with jobs And what we think all those old dreams were really about   This one's nostalgic, hilarious, and lowkey validating. Because adulting? Weird. And honoring who you were before the "shoulds" kicked in? Even better.   Listen if: You've ever switched careers, chased a weird dream, or still sorta think you'd slay as a forensic psychologist. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

We're indoors, we're unbothered, and we're absolutely thriving. In this episode, we talk about the stories that shaped us, the books we'll never shut up about, and why the quiet life is anything but boring. We get into:     Our go-to books, old favorites, and unexpected recent obsessions     How staying in became our sport of choice     The deep joy of hanging out with ourselves (spoiler alert: not what you think… but also, don't be dirty)     How we recharge, reflect, and reset in a loud world     Why reading is still our ride-or-die way to escape, expand, and not answer texts Whether you're a full-on bookworm or just in your "leave me alone with a cozy beverage and a story" era—this episode is for you. Listen if: You've ever canceled plans to finish a novel Or if you believe pajamas + plot twists = peak joy Drop your favorites—we love a rec. Books discussed in this episode: Veronica Speedwell Series: https://amzn.to/4qpOe2p The Daughter of Time: https://amzn.to/47joeNm The Sunne in Spleandour: https://amzn.to/4o3SKSp The Love Hypothesis: https://amzn.to/4nnUJjE The Outlander Series: https://amzn.to/48M5VD4 Patricia Cornwell Series: https://amzn.to/4hmvE72 The Alienist: https://amzn.to/42R9jZy The Scarlet Feather: https://amzn.to/47dUUYs We Were The Lucky Ones: https://amzn.to/3WV75ES Born To Run: https://amzn.to/3JmVRWv Blink: https://amzn.to/3WmgKnS The Slight Edge: https://amzn.to/49hXuPN Quit Like A Millionaire: https://amzn.to/478bg6n The Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/4oq5NOB Good Energy: https://amzn.to/47GLnuw Break The Habit of Being Yourself: https://amzn.to/49jKNUK The Story She Left Behind: https://amzn.to/47sofyB Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

We Were Dumb in Our 20s (And Honestly? Iconic.) From one-night stands to questionable life planning (or lack thereof), this episode is a love letter to what we did in our 20s… and why we'll never do it again. Sarah and Michele get unhingedly honest about: The messy, hilarious, sometimes tragic choices we made in our 20s Why we would never go back (but still kinda love who that girl was) Wild dating stories, emotional gymnastics, and the fact that Sarah is now—in her own words—a jaguar, not a cougar 🐆 How we confused chaos for freedom (and grew all the way up) The true glow-up: peace, presence, and not texting the guy back Why aging is the best plot twist we didn't see coming We're talking dumb mistakes and laughing our faces off while we do it. Because if we can't mock our 20s selves with love… what's even the point? Listen if: You're proud of your wrinkles, wisdom and stupid mistakes (and have zero shame deleting an ex's number again). New episodes every Sunday at 7:00am ET Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Love, Lust, and the Jaguar Era Sarah's divorced, 50-something, and dating again—and spoiler: she's thriving. This episode is full of stories, truths, and bold opinions about what it actually feels like to fall in and out of love now. We talk about: What dating in your 50s feels like (honestly? different… and kinda fun) Why we should literally only date when we don't care what happens 😏 The surprising power of "I'm good either way" energy What it means to enter your Jaguar Era (aka: older, hotter, smarter, and kinda into younger men) Why this kind of dating feels more honest, less performative—and how it makes sex/love/life more REAL The glow-up that happens when you're choosing from desire, not fear And how Sarah's redefining what partnership (and freedom) actually look like now This one's playful, empowering, and maybe just enough to make you re-download the apps… or delete them and go flirt at Trader Joe's instead.   Listen if: You're newly single, long-term partnered, or just want to remember how f*cking vibrant you still are.   New episodes drop every Sunday morning. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Weird Rules, Platypus Wisdom, and Blonde Ambition In this episode, Sarah and Michele basically say: screw the rules (unless they're fun, useful, or involve snacks). We're talking about: Stupid rules we are officially not following anymore Why no one gets a trophy at the end of life for "having the most shoes" Michele's new blonde era Platypuses (yes, seriously) and how they can completely shut down fertility—and why we should be able to do that too Our plans for fall: travel, year-end biz prep, and NOT going out with a bang if we're tired How Sarah's clients are closing the year  This is a kitchen table, mess-on-the-floor, plans-and-philosophies kind of episode. Find your own weird rhythm. Wear what you want. Book the flight. Paint your kitchen. And above all—stop following rules no one even remembers creating. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Plans are being made. Europe is calling. And absolutely no one is mowing a lawn. This whole retirement thing? Yeah… it snuck up on us.  In this episode, Michele and Sarah ask the big questions ... Are we really old enough to be thinking about retirement? What does freedom actually look like now? And are we packing our bags for Europe, or just fantasizing out loud again? (TBD.) We talk about: The retirement fantasies no one warned us we'd actually want Why we're not interested in golf carts and matching windbreakers The dream of travel, time, and finally doing nothing—on purpose What we hope midlife freedom actually feels like And how planning your "next chapter" doesn't have to mean winding down Come for the laughs, stay for the mini existential unraveling. (Spoiler: We don't have a 401k strategy, but we do have snacks and opinions.)   Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

This is an episode about our mini-addictions - mostly food. But not in a "meal prep and macros" kind of way. No, this is about the other food moments… The ones where you're alone, no one's watching, and you suddenly think, "What do I actually WANT?"  In this episode, Sarah and Michele reveal: The mini food "addictions" we're not trying to fix (but definitely talk to ourselves about) Why being alone with snacks is our personal holiday How Michele lowkey plans grocery trips like logistics operations Why Sarah cannot—not even for a second—be alone with a family-size Dorito bag And the question no one asked but we definitely answered: Is food usually better than sex? Funny. Confessional. Slightly shameful. Completely human. This is your non-judgmental food confession corner, brought to you by two 50-something women who've eaten peanut butter straight out of the jar... and would do it again.     🌿 New episodes every Sunday at 7am ET 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your real-talk with a side of snacks 👯‍♀️ See us on IG: @talkshitandlaugh Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Let's be honest: we're not built for middle management. In this episode, Sarah and Michele get real (and a little unhinged) about the deep joy of working for ourselves in our 50s—and why we're never going back. From throwing in a load of laundry between client calls to…uh…passing gas in peace (Michele), this is a love letter to freedom, flexibility, and unapologetic comfort. We talk about: The moment we knew we couldn't have a boss ever again Why saying "I'll circle back" makes our souls wilt The power of working in stretchy pants, with snacks How entrepreneurship lets you design a life that fits your rhythm—not your old commute Michele's now-infamous elevator story ("Is everything alright in there, ma'am?") This one's part hilarious, part permission slip: If you've ever thought "I just want to do my own thing and not answer to anyone," — welcome. You're not crazy. You're just built (like us) for freedom.     🌿 New episodes every Sunday at 7am ET 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your real-talk with a side of snacks 👯‍♀️ See us on IG: @talkshitandlaugh Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66e7c860-dcf4-4ca2-bdf5-bacc3901d510/talk-shit-and-laugh iHeartMusic - https://iheart.com/podcast/289659802 Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

What started as a chat about our last meal ever turned into a full-blown confession corner about nostalgic junk food, fast food favorites, and forbidden childhood snacks we still think about (and still indulge in occasionally). In this episode, Sarah and Michele dig into: Our ultimate last meal requests - warning: you may hear more swallowing than normal … these are good Which fast-food settles Michele's stomach French fries that ruin you for all other fries (yes, there's a ranking, and flaccidity matters) The pull of "fry sauce" in Sarah's teenage years - and is that still a thing in Utah? Come hungry and unhinged—because this one goes deep into the snack archives. This episode is basically what happens when two 50-something women let down their salad defenses and tell the truth about the foods that raised them (and may still haunt their doordash carts from time to time). Whether you're commuting, folding laundry, screaming into a pillow, or hiding in your pantry for 20 minutes of peace—Talk Shit and Laugh is your new weekly ritual for real friendship, midlife magic, and unfiltered fun.     New episodes every Sunday at 7AM Contact Us: talkshitandlaugh@gmail.com Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-sh-t-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify, iHeartMusic and Amazon! Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Join us—Sarah and Michele, two unfiltered 50-something women—as we dive deep into how growing up glued to 1980s television, toys, and movies totally shaped who we are today (for better… and for hilarious worse). From Jake Ryan being our first crush (and still the perfect man) to Back to the Future sneakily directing our career dreams, we're calling out the ridiculous ways 80s pop culture shaped our worldview—and our personalities. Spoiler: we turned out OK. Mostly. In this episode, we laugh (a lot) through: Our favorite 80s movies and the very specific men we crush-dreamed about The toys that defined childhood: Strawberry Shortcake, Collego, Atari, and those tiny plastic shoes that doubled as weapons That time Michele's TV broke and her parents refused to replace it… for three years The weird but glorious chaos of growing up Gen X (no phones, no oversight, no Pinterest snacks) It's funny. It's nostalgic. It's us—laughing our way through everything that made us... us. Whether you're commuting, folding laundry, screaming into a pillow, or hiding in your pantry for 20 minutes of peace—Talk Shit and Laugh is your new weekly ritual for real friendship, midlife magic, and unfiltered fun.     New episodes every Sunday at 7AM Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-sh-t-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify, iHeartMusic and Amazon! Sarah Walton -  YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thesarahwalton  Website - https://www.sarahwalton.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton Michele Wang- YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themichelewang Website - https://www.themichelewang.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichelewang

Welcome to the very first episode of Talk Sht and Laugh—your new favorite podcast for bold women, real friendship, and wildly honest conversation.* We're Sarah Walton and Michele Wang—two longtime best friends who know what it means to show up for each other, ride out the chaos, and still find a way to laugh through it all. In this kickoff episode, we're sharing the raw, funny, and gratitude-filled story of how we met, why we became friends, and what's kept us together through decades of life, loss, reinvention, and (let's be honest) questionable fashion choices.   We talk about: The early days of our friendship (cringe and fun included) Why deep friendships are so rare—and so needed The loneliness epidemic among women (especially over 40) What we've learned about building connection that lasts Why we started this podcast for YOU If you've ever felt like the odd one out, like everyone else has a group chat you weren't invited to, or like you're just craving some real damn conversation, you're not alone. We made this podcast for you. Pour yourself something delicious, kick off your shoes, and lean in. The friends you've been waiting for? We're right here.   New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now so you don't miss what's next. Meet your hosts: Find out more about Michele: https://themichelewang.com/ Learn about Sarah here: https://sarahwalton.com/  Follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton https://www.youtube.com/@TheMicheleWang