Table Talks w/ Jocelyn & Alyssa

Everything in moderation with educated consumerism. This week we dive into the health effects of caffeine and our own personal experiences with caffeine, stimulants, sugars, and sedatives. We cover how dark chocolate and even ice cream can have caffeine along with where else it’s hiding that you might not expect. Show notesCREDITSHosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Editor: Jocelyn Huftalen Music: Gio Depina MENTIONSBrain Science - The Science Behind CaffeineTD Nutrition - The effects of Caffeine (Coffee, Caffeinated Teas, Matcha, and Chocolate)Huberman Lab - Using Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance Stuff You Should Know - The Duality of CaffeineRebalance Your Hormones - The Caffeine Cortisol Connections (Good or Bad?)The Matt Walker Podcast - #10: Sleep & Caffeine - Part 1Fitness Stuff (for normal people) - Ep. 50 // Deep Dive: CaffeineWhy We Sleep By Mathew Walker PhD Genetics of Caffeine ConsumptionEffects of caffeine on human behaviorLINKS Table Talks Instagram: tablestalks.podcastTable Talks TikTok: tabletalks.podcastJocelyn’s Instagram: jocelynstacia.coAlyssa’s Instagram: alyssalynne12TOPICSCaffeineSugarDark chocolate Ice cream How sugar and caffeine affect the bodyWhat happens to your brain on caffeine Lower ProductivityHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy-policy for more information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spend a great part of our lives living in the future, sometimes in the past, but very rarely in the present. This year taught us a great deal of how important it is to live in the present moment. We spend this episode taking a trip down memory lane of what this year really meant and how much we learned, grew, fought, cried, laughed, and explored ourselves. Join us as we talk about what a wild and chaotic ride 2022 has been. Show notesCREDITSHosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Editor: Jocelyn Huftalen Music: Gio Depina MENTIONSLizzo inspo tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRgLa8DK/LINKS Add prompts (credit: BritneyMoses - https://pin.it/78cvq0C)Eggplant crocs tiktok: I honestly couldn't find, I really tried to to through search & my watch history with no luckTable Talks Instagram: tablestalks.podcastTable Talks TikTok: tabletalks.podcastJocelyn’s Instagram: jocelynstacia.coAlyssa’s Instagram: alyssalynne12TOPICSYear in Review 2022 ReviewLook Back Wild, ChaoticContent,  EndureChallenging, Eye opening Duality 2023 promises2023 words Word of the year Jocelyn’s word - Uncomfortable Alyssa’s word - RecklessHealing your inner teenagerHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy-policy for more information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ NSFW ⚠️This week we play trivia and mad libs, holiday style. We are really testing our limits on these trivia questions and spicing up the Mad Libs. We’re we naughty or nice for this episode? Show notesCREDITSHosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Editor: Jocelyn Huftalen Music: Gio Depina LINKS Table Talks Instagram: tablestalks.podcastTable Talks TikTok: tabletalks.podcastJocelyn’s Instagram: jocelynstacia.coAlyssa’s Instagram: alyssalynne12TOPICSRudolph Sugar PlumsChristmas TriviaGingerbread cookiesMadlibsSexy ChristmasHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy-policy for more information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Presence is Enough! The holidays are stressful, so we discuss a variety of ways to navigate them. We know the holidays aren’t easy, but we wanted to make sure to put a few things in your self-care tool belt to get through. Show notesCREDITSHosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Editor: Jocelyn Huftalen Music: Gio Depina MENTIONSLINKS WWW.GOOD-GRIEF.ORGTable Talks Instagram: tablestalks.podcastTable Talks TikTok: tabletalks.podcastJocelyn’s Instagram: jocelynstacia.coAlyssa’s Instagram: alyssalynne12TOPICSNavigating the HolidaysAdult MoneyGift Giving Party EtiquettePack Your Patience Traveling During the HolidaysManaging ExpectationsGrief During the HolidaysFollow Your JoyPlan AheadSleep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy-policy for more information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️NSFW⚠️ This week we get chaotic with the word association, but holiday edition. The words range from daddy to EL Fudge. We talk about holiday traditions, favorite cookies, and Zac Efron as Lord Farquaad. Show notesCREDITSHosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Editor: Jocelyn Huftalen Music: Gio Depina MENTIONSLINKS Table Talks Instagram: tablestalks.podcastTable Talks TikTok: tabletalks.podcastJocelyn’s Instagram: jocelynstacia.coAlyssa’s Instagram: alyssalynne12TOPICSWord association HolidaysJohnny Depp Gingerbread houseThe Last Air BenderZac Efron - Lord FarquaadNutcrackerFudgeGirl Scout CookiesSpicy GrandmaFlannelHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy-policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️NSFW⚠️  Season 3 kickoff and what better way to come back than a competitive draft. We choose our favorite things of the Holidays and Winter in this episode. We cover everything from holiday traditions to winter wonderlands. Show notesCREDITSHosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Editor: Jocelyn Huftalen Music: Gio Depina MENTIONSLINKS Table Talks Instagram: tablestalks.podcastTable Talks TikTok: tabletalks.podcastJocelyn’s Instagram: jocelynstacia.coAlyssa’s Instagram: alyssalynne12TOPICSHoliday Draft Winter Draft Winter/Holiday GamesChristmas music and moviesHoliday traditionsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy-policy for more information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Some - the game that will test your relationships to its end. Do you really know your friends, family, or significant other? Find out how much we know about each other on this week's episode where we decided to play Two Some instead of Diving In Deep. Show notesCREDITSHosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Editor: Jocelyn Huftalen Music: Gio Depina MENTIONSTwo Some Card Game We’re Not Really Strangers Card Game Game of Life President Exploding Kittens LINKS Table Talks Instagram: tablestalks.podcastTable Talks TikTok: tabletalks.podcastJocelyn’s Instagram: jocelynstacia.coAlyssa’s Instagram: alyssalynne12TOPICSDoom Boxes Two Some Creative Board Games Music Tastes Passive Aggressive RBF Germs Scarcity MindsetHonestyHoarderHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy-policy for more information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alyssa and I talk about the impact that emotionally draining people have had on us. While also playing devils advocate for those that feel like they are the emotionally draining person. We share tips for both of you and truly take the time to unpack some of our past experiences in the hopes that it helps you feel validated, heard, and hopefully a bit more understood. Show notesCREDITSHosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Editor: Jocelyn Huftalen Music: Gio Depina MENTIONSGivers/Takers - @elishacovey on TikTokForward/static/backward - @tiyechambers on TikTokApology template @mamaowl on TikTokLINKS Table Talks Instagram: tablestalks.podcastTable Talks TikTok: tabletalks.podcastJocelyn’s Instagram: jocelynstacia.coAlyssa’s Instagram: alyssalynne12TOPICSEmotionally draining people The effects emotionally draining people have on youHow to deal with emotionally draining peopleTips if you have someone like this or feel like you are this person Proper apologies Taking accountability in the household/relationshipDo you need advice? Do you need a solution? Or do you need me to just listen? (Aka: our favorite thing to ask each other when we’re talking about hard topicsWithdrawn and apathetic tendenciesHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy-policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When nostalgia takes over and the paranormal doesn’t feel so scary. This week we tell all the spooky stories Alyssa has been planning all year for us. Join us as we read from Scary Stories To Tell In the Dark by Alvin Schwartz.Show notesCREDITSHosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Editor: Jocelyn Huftalen Music: Gio Depina MENTIONSScary Stories to Tell in the DarkWhere the Sidewalk EndsLINKS Table Talks Instagram: tablestalks.podcastTable Talks TikTok: tabletalks.podcastJocelyn’s Instagram: jocelynstacia.coAlyssa’s Instagram: alyssalynne12TOPICSScary Stories Horror ASMR Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark by Alvin SchwartzRealistic scary storiesNostalgiaHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy-policy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we get closer to Halloween we became more curious about it, so what better way to get curious than podcast research. This week we talk all of our favorite Halloween Origin Stories, some spooky, some not so spooky. Join us as we try to make Halloween last! Show notesCREDITSHosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa BonenfantSenior Editor: Jocelyn Huftalen Music: Gio Depina MENTIONSLore - A podcast about dark historical tales. *if you enjoy all things spooky check it out on all major streaming platforms, it's also a TV Show if you're into that over podcasts. LINKS History Channel - Halloween 2022 ArticleHistory Channel - How Jack-o-Lanterns Originated in Irish MythTable Talks Instagram: tablestalks.podcastTable Talks TikTok: tabletalks.podcastJocelyn’s Instagram: jocelynstacia.coAlyssa’s Instagram: alyssalynne12TOPICSHalloween Origin Stories Halloween Hallows EveStingy Jack Pumpkin CarvingTrick or TreatFrom grotesque to happy CostumesProtectionHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy-policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.