Personal Journals Podcast Episodes

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May 6, 2023

E139 - Humperdincks and Longshoremen

We originally recorded this January 9th, but are finally putting it out now because it's a fun talk full of funny stories. Weens finishes her last final exam this week, then we'll be back doing "live" recordings again.
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April 11, 2023

E138 - Mom Talks With Her Carter Brothers

Please enjoy this walk down memory lane between siblings, as mom Joyce Carter and her big brothers Randy and Bill Carter reminisce about summers in Texas, growing up on snowy Mount Shasta, and their teen years in the hot desert of Tucson.
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Nov. 30, 2022

E136 - Our Mom on Getting Older, Parenting Advice, Raising Us & Weens Dating

Our mom visits & weighs in on topics including design, death, and parenting teenagers. Some great stories from our rebellious teen phases come out & mom learns a little too much about what we were up to. Who is her favorite?
Guest: Joyce Carter
134
Sept. 15, 2022

E134 - Weenie Weally Weady

Just like Wee Willie Winkie, Weenie is Weally Weady for love! Hear our fun talk about dating, dancing and... drugs?! Can psychoactives really save your marriage or mental health? Just say no, kids!* We list dating must-haves & deal-breakers & di...
133
Aug. 31, 2022

E133 - I’m Not a Lesbian But My Girlfriend Is! PRIDE with Stephanie and Michele

Imagine realizing deep into your marriage, your typical husband-wife marriage with kids, that you are seeking a deeper connection. Imagine making that connection with someone who happens to be your same sex. Imagine falling in love.
132
July 12, 2022

E132 - Eat Carbs & Relax! Ab Fat, Stress & More with Health & Perimenopause Coach Anna Araujo

Ever wondered why you just can’t lose your chubby belly? Having bad sleep lately? Extra moody? You need to hear what surprising things our guest and friend, Anna Araujo, a health and perimenopause coach, has to say.
Guest: Anna Araujo
128
March 29, 2022

E128 - Raising Teens, Marriage Tune-up, Making a Documentary

Raising teenagers is tough as they enter new phases and get into new predicaments. Driving, learning independence, sneaking around, getting caught! Hear a list of tips for parenting teens as Mouse shares the latest and wants advice.
127
Feb. 8, 2022

E127 - Tahiti, Moorea, Prune Tips, Departure Songs

Recapping our recent amazing Tahiti and Moorea trip with mom, we talk tsunami from Tonga, the food forest pool boy, crazy drives in our mango jellybean car, a backwoods pig, chumming, and our favorite memories of the beautiful islands in French ...
126
Jan. 16, 2022

E126 - Personal Space, Weens Covid, Dog High

E126 - of five plus pets. That's us! How are we handling it two weeks in? We talk about it all and go over an article, the Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Personal Space,
111
May 1, 2021

E111 - Cabo Mexico Vacation

Come escape to Baja California Mexico with us! Traveling with the family, Joelle recounts her recent Spring Break week in Cabo. She has some tips for parents who want to travel with kids, especially teens,
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April 25, 2021

E110 - Easter Dog, Feckit, Paul Williams, and Microaggressions

Easter afternoon we took the podcast for a walk on the dog trail. Are you into Jesus?! We talk traditions in our house, and the hunt for the golden egg brings up the trophy-for-all discussion. Hear Juls' hot take on overconfident kids and practi...
109
April 10, 2021

E109 - Akello Stone: Author, Podcaster, Sociologist

Meet Akello Stone and go deeper! He is an author, a podcaster, an actor, and host with a ton of heart. Hear about why he became a sociology professor, his thoughts on yoga and meditation, his appearances in documentaries,
Guest: Akello Stone
107
March 21, 2021

E107 - Exes, Breakups, and What We Can Learn

Ex boyfriends, ex girlfriends, ex spouses. We get into the stories, complaints, and sorrows about ours and other listeners' exes. Some are funny, some are just plain mean, and some we can all relate to!
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March 5, 2021

E106 - Anatomy Lesson

Bras! One of the most important tools in every woman’s wardrobe is the brassiere to hold up the girls! We discuss what type we like, common problems, the cost of bras, and what it's like being fitted in person versus online.
Guest: Joyce Carter
105
Feb. 27, 2021

E105 - Lisa and Sam Shake Their Heads At Us

A special crossover interview between I Shake My Head's Lisa and Sam and us! We re-aired this PodFix Presents PodSix episode because it was such fun that we had to share! The six vague important questions that we were asked include (1) Is there ...
104
Feb. 18, 2021

E104 - Dating During Covid, Ickrolled, Ellen, Gift Giving

What's the biggest meme that Weens will forever associate with quarantine? Find out and learn all about hydration with Mouse's larger than life water bottle. Or should I say Walter bottle?! We get updates on Hollywood starting up filming and Jul...
103
Feb. 10, 2021

E103 - Mental Health Checkup and Wrestling

With the stress of being a busy mom of three, and the isolation of living solo especially during shutdown, we talk quite a bit about our anxiety and depression. This is a re-airing of a livestream event hosted by the Victims & Villains podcast.
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Feb. 2, 2021

E102 - The Fun Episode

We just let it flow in this one and laugh way too much! Subjects include the new verb 'to wife', honking practice, strategically placed jewelry, and Hollywood occult workouts with our past guest, good witch, psychic,
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Jan. 26, 2021

E101 - Steve Ferrone, Drummer of Tom Petty, Duran Duran, Clapton & More

We had the honor of interviewing esteemed jazz, rock, and R&B drummer Steve Ferrone. You have definitely heard his work - just look at this bio below. In this recording, he gets candid about love, family, dalliances,
Guest: Steve Ferrone
100
Jan. 9, 2021

E100 - 100th Episode Top 10 Celebration

E100 - We are kicking off 2021, Season 4, and our 100th episode in laughter! Join in the fun as we list some of our favorite Top Tens. You can be a part of our contest too and win a Mouse and Weens T-shirt,
99
Dec. 31, 2020

E99 - Ratty New Year!

E99 - We’ve been Mousing and Weening since December 2017 so this marks our three year anniversary of the podcast! Thank you to everyone for supporting us and listening! We celebrate by talking all about the party that some Christmas rats threw in Julia...
98
Dec. 23, 2020

E98 - Christmas Questions for Your Forever Person

Find out why Weens almost paid Mouse $2.99 per minute! So humiliating, hilarious, and ho ho inspiring. But first we catch up - faking it until we make it - about college classes, race, selfish kids, Julianne's songwriting,
97
Dec. 12, 2020

E97 - Joyce Is Choice

E97 - Our mom was out to California to visit and we roped her into an early morning recording! Mouse, dressed like Larry King, goes in for some digs. And Weens, dressed like Liberace, gets back with some jabs as we revert to our sibling rivalry days of...
Guest: Joyce Carter
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Dec. 3, 2020

E96 - Balancing Act

E96 - Life is a big balancing act right now. Who can relate? After some requisite excretory system discussion, and talk about backyards, shotguns, and The Sopranos, we jump into how our Thanksgiving went. As a parent, it’s difficult to know when...