“We’re here to talk about the craziness of it all and the chaos, which is the only consistent thing in our lives, I feel,” says Shelby. Leslie agrees, and in this episode, the duo brings humor, personal stories, and insightful discussions to the table. Despite Shelby battling a cold and dealing with construction chaos next door, they have a candid conversation about patience, health, and travel.

Shelby recounts her first encounter with a severe hailstorm in Colorado during a date, leading to a stressful yet amusing situation as they worried about their new cars. The conversation then shifts to Shelby and Leslie’s travel plans, highlighting how a change of scenery can refresh the mind and break daily routines. Leslie shares her frustrating journey through the healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of patience, grace, and being assertive. They also discuss setting boundaries and self-advocacy in relationships, drawing from personal experiences and the challenges of modern dating.

Join Shelby and Leslie for an engaging and relatable listening experience as they weave together personal stories and practical advice. As they always say, listeners will always have a seat at their table!

Quotes

• “I think being your biggest advocate and doing what is best for you is something that exists in all aspects of our lives.” (08:39 | Shelby Anderson)
• “A lot of men don’t listen to women and their health issues… You don’t have our parts. You don’t know what we’re going through. You’re not quite as hormonal, which is not a bad thing. I mean, we all have hormones. Men have hormones also, but sometimes things are just out of whack and men don’t seem to care or listen or just write you off. And I’m learning from other women, how frustrating that is and who’ve had similar experiences.” (13:33 | Leslie Beck)
• “You’re not for everybody. Everybody’s not for you. And it just is what it is. It’s easy to say that because I'm like the queen of taking things personally and I take things to heart when it comes to dating. It’s just like a consistent conversation I have to have with myself internally that just because they’re not texting me 1 million times a day doesn’t mean that they don’t like me or just because they’re not checking the boxes that I’ve already identified in my mind, that is the way that I think they should behave if they like me. Just because they’re not doing that doesn’t mean that they’re not interested.” (27:29 | Shelby Anderson)

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