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Part two of this season’s finale: Is there something wrong that we often can’t fully appreciate life? Time, life and childhood are fleeting, but we still have our eye on the clock. Guests: McKay Ward, 99 year old Aileen Alfano, and Annie and Alex Grow. andyoverthinks.com/soakitallin2 Tim Kreider’s books Tim Kreider’s Substack Jordan Peterson Interview Diary of an Honest Mom Instagram reaction Trudging Ferris Bueller Australian Radio Clip Midnight Library About Time

Even though death is inevitable, most days we don’t feel grateful to be alive. Even though childhood is fleeting, much of the time our kids drive us crazy. It’s hard to be fully present and appreciative. Is there a solution? Very special guest: My favorite essayist, Tim Kreider. andyoverthinks.com/soakitallin1 Tim Kreider’s books Tim Kreider’s Substack Death Reflection Research Ted Talk NYTimes Articles Philip Brickman Seinfeld Sucks and Great

Lying about Santa makes me a little uneasy. But is it sad to deprive kids of the chance to believe in something magical? Hear a variety of opinions from every side, including author of “The Myths That Stole Christmas,” Dr. David Kyle Johnson. andyoverthinks.com/SantaLies Dr. Johnson’s book “The Myths That Stole Christmas” Dr. Johnson’s academia.edu page Parody Song Lyrics: You’re denying you’re a bold-faced liar, Squash that nipping at your conscience. Deflect when your child starts to inquire. Your guilt preserves their innocence. Everybody knows without the magic of Santa Claus in his sleigh that takes a speedy flight We’d just be left with a babe in swaddled cloth who came to save the world one night. This can’t be problematic some tall tales are true and some are full of it. The kids will sort it out or they will try so that one day they too will tell the lies. And so I’m offering this simple song for parents who want to tell the truth. Although you may feel it’s the right thing to do, don’t blow Christmas. You’ll blow Christmas, you Scrooge.

In honor of our robust cancel culture, here are few opinions most people won’t agree with, and don’t want to hear. Listen now and troll us later. Co-hosted by Jessica Jensen. andyoverthinks.com/UnpopularOpinions

What are the strange and specific desires of a woman’s heart, and how is the Fictional Man so spot on? Listen as Andy and Stacey McEwan (romance author, Tik Tok and Bookstagram star) profile the perfect fictional lover and analyze the extremely fictional female fantasy. andyoverthinks.com/femalefantasies “Never Had a Man Like Me” Parody song lyrics: Well Mr. Darcy had 10,000 poundsAnd Edward Cullen was one hundred ten.But woman you’re in luck ‘cause in hardboundsAre fake men to read again and again… I got the power to make you say wowAn unintentional athletic champ.In young adult, fiction, and your fantasyI got you turning on your bedside lamp And I’ll sayPerfectly average girlWithout you I cannot beYeah I’m a custom orderYour guy’s a clownYou ain’t never had a man like me (Ha ha ha) He is not a thrilling tauntAnd I’m your hot faerie!A mythical creature’s what you really want!You ain’t never had a man like me. Yes mam, your quirks are what I worshipYour freak outs, your fits, your flaws!You’re my only wishI do courtshipHow about an unconditional massage? Love your obnoxious friendsyour dysfunctional familyI’m in the mood for all your moodsYou ain’t never had a man like me! ‘How do I look?’ SO GOOD‘I’ll just have some of yours.’ OH YEAH‘Would you get remarried if I died?’ I COULD NEVER You’re cute when you’re pissedI got a six packBut I wouldn’t care a bit if you got fat!Does your man go poop?Well not me my dear. Has your dude chased down your car, your flight, or shipJust to make certain his love is clear? Go on and sit there slack jawed, buggy eyedAs I gently push back your hairI’d put your oxygen mask on before mineDid I mention I’m a millionaire? I got a powerful urge to take you out,never hang with friends or on my ownA honey-do list that’s three miles long, do doubtAll you gotta do is just say so!Miss unremarkable, and normal, plain ladyMake my heart throb, your guy’s lost the job You ain’t never had a man, never had a man, you ain’t never had a man like me! Stacey McEwan’s newly released book! Her instagram and TikTok Beale Street Theater

I began having kids at the end of Season One, but now how do I decide when to stop? What’s too many? What’s too few? And is there a number of children that’s just right? Hear from a panel of parents, researcher Dr. Nicholas Wolfinger, and therapist Ann Davidman. andyoverthinks.com/howmanykidstohave Dr. Wolfinger’s website Ann Davidman’s website

Jessica Jensen and I are back for a second time to give credit where credit is due. Hear from egoless ghostwriter, Hilary Liftin, as well as a philanthropic Amazon reviewer, a heroic YouTube tutorialist, an altruistic clickbait spoiler, and an indentured Senior Class President. andyoverthinks.com/peoplewhodeservemorecreditagain Everyday Home Repairs YouTube channel Hilary Liftin’s website

It seems the people most able to ignore trolls, critics and hecklers get the most victories, have the most fun, and live the most freely. But why do they have such thick skin? And how can the rest of us toughen up? First learn from door-to-door sales expert and entrepreneur, Sam Taggart. Then hear how Trent Tueller survived a Twitter mob attack. Finally, discover why stand-up comedian Shelley Carling can laugh in the face of rejection. andyoverthinks.com/thickskin Sam Taggart’s website. Sam’s Instagram. Sam’s podcast. Trent Tueller’s TikTok Shelley Carling’s Website. And Podcast. Charlie Day’s graduation speech.

In part two of two, I get different perspectives on the pursuit of beauty, first from clever sister duo, Lauren and Chanler Bledsoe from the Pop Apologists podcast, who gracefully temper some of my ideas and frustration. And then we get to hear how one man feels about the impact of beauty obsession on the women in his life. andy overthinks.com/theburdenofbeautypt2 The Pop Apologists podcast Snapchat Dysmorphia on CNN

Every woman is under pressure to be as beautiful as time, money, and energy can afford. But what’s the real cost? And is it worth it? Learn from Dr. Lexie Kite co-author of More Than a Body and co-founder Beauty Redefined. This episode also includes 90 year old Toos Ward’s perspective on aging and beauty. As well as Heather Delcamp, a young lady who shaved her head in order to get her head on straight. andyoverthinks.com/theburdenofbeautypt1 Part two also available now. More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament” target=”_blank”>Dr. Kite’s book, More Than a Body: Your Body is an Instrument Not an Ornament The Kite sisters’ website Sephora Beauty Ad Botox Commercial Put Yourself First Song Naomi Wolf’s book The Beauty Myth