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Before You Cut Bangs

Laura Quick and Claire Fierman

55 episodes

1 week ago

From the absurd (snakes through sunroofs) to the profound (the fear of being unlovable), we’re diving into the vivid world of adult anxiety. This episode categorizes our fears into three distinct lanes: practical risks that need a plan, anxiety loops that need a nervous-system reset, and tender wounds that require compassion and community. We explore why "white-knuckling" through phobias doesn't work and how tools like EMDR and exposure therapy can rewire your brain. Whether you need a checkl...

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From the absurd (snakes through sunroofs) to the profound (the fear of being unlovable), we’re diving into the vivid world of adult anxiety. This episode categorizes our fears into three distinct lanes: practical risks that need a plan, anxiety loops that need a nervous-system reset, and tender wounds that require compassion and community. We explore why "white-knuckling" through phobias doesn't work and how tools like EMDR and exposure therapy can rewire your brain. Whether you need a checkl...

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Personal Journals

Society & Culture,

Episodes (20/55)

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3.6 Adult Fears and Phobias Unpacked

From the absurd (snakes through sunroofs) to the profound (the fear of being unlovable), we’re diving into the vivid world of adult anxiety. This episode categorizes our fears into three distinct lanes: practical risks that need a plan, anxiety loops that need a nervous-system reset, and tender wounds that require compassion and community. We explore why "white-knuckling" through phobias doesn't work and how tools like EMDR and exposure therapy can rewire your brain. Whether you need a checkl...

1 week ago

39 minutes

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3.5 Receiving 101: A Holiday Survival Guide for Overfunctioners.

This episode on Before You Cut Bangs, we’re talking about something that should be simple… but somehow feels like advanced emotional calculus: Receiving gifts, compliments, help, and kindness. Maybe a casserole you didn’t ask for. Perhaps a gorgeous candle from a friend when you... you guessed it... got them nothing. Why is it SO HARD to say thank you without immediately blurting out, “Oh, this old thing? I’ve had it for 12 years,” or “Girl, it was $5 at Target,” or the classic Southern s...

3 weeks ago

29 minutes

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3.4 Is ChatGPT Your Therapist, Best Friend, and Situationship — JK (But Also…?)

This week on Before You Cut Bangs, we’re talking about what happens when ChatGPT stops being a helpful tool… and starts becoming your entire emotional ecosystem. We kick it off by letting our own ChatGPTs ROAST THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS out of us — Laura, Claire, and Will each asked their ChatGPT, “What am I using you for in an unhealthy way?” and the answers were… brutal. (Because nothing says self-awareness like being dragged by a robot.) From there, we get into the real conversation: &...

1 month ago

30 minutes

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3.3 Crisis, Chaos, and Country Songs

In this week’s episode of Before You Cut Bangs, Laura and Claire get brutally honest about what happens when life hits you with more plot twists than a sad country music song. Laura opens up about walking through a season where everything changed at once — a move, personal upheaval, emotional whiplash — while Claire deals with her own chaos (think: her hardwood floors literally being ripped out). Together, they unpack the real question: Why do we show up as totally different versions of...

1 month ago

31 minutes

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3.2 Digging Out of Overwhelm: When Capacity Feels Like a Myth

In this week’s episode, Laura and Claire get real about what it looks like when life tips from busy to buried. Laura confesses to nearly ending up in Southwest Airlines jail after a full-blown airport meltdown, while Claire shares her own spiral into chaos courtesy of a nightmare insurance claim. Together, they unpack why overwhelm sneaks in even when everything looks “fine,” how to recognize when your tank’s actually empty, and why doing hard things (like trail running, emotional honesty, ...

2 months ago

26 minutes

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3.1 Are We Over-Therapized? When Healing Becomes a Hobby

You’ve got boundaries, triggers, and toxic traits—but do you have a therapist? 👀 In this episode, Laura and Claire unpack the rise of therapy-speak and how we’ve turned healing into a hobby and trauma into a TikTok trend. From calling your ex a narcissist (because a girl on Instagram said so) to diagnosing your boss as “emotionally unavailable,” we’re all fluent in self-help now—just not always fluent in self-awareness. 🧠 What we get into: • How “doing the work” t...

2 months ago

24 minutes

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2.22 Season 2 Finale: What's in Your Emotional Fanny Pack?

This season finale takes us on a journey through the hosts' "emotional fanny packs" – what essentials would we all carry if we could magically bring anything to help us navigate life's challenges? Looking back at Season 2's most memorable moments, the hosts celebrate their guest superlatives and reflect on their own vulnerability throughout the season. From Laura's intimate disclosures in the very first episode to Claire's revealing stories, they've created a space where authenticity reigns s...

5 months ago

28 minutes

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2.21 Childhood Friends, Adult Battles: When Cancer Changes Life Overnight (pt. 2)

Part two of what happens when persistent pain leads to an unexpected, life-threatening diagnosis? In this riveting conversation, Claire welcomes her childhood friend, Beau, to share the first part of his extraordinary health journey—from mysterious jaw pain to a rare cancer diagnosis that turned his world upside down.

5 months ago

37 minutes

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2.20 Childhood Friends, Adult Battles: When Cancer Changes Life Overnight (pt.1)

What happens when persistent pain leads to an unexpected, life-threatening diagnosis? In this riveting conversation, Claire welcomes her childhood friend, Beau, to share the first part of his extraordinary health journey—from mysterious jaw pain to a rare cancer diagnosis that turned his world upside down.

6 months ago

35 minutes

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2.19 Midlife Crisis: Myth or Meltdown?

What if your so-called midlife crisis is actually a breakthrough in disguise? In this refreshingly honest and often funny episode, Claire reveals that she rarely sees classic midlife meltdowns in her practice—no impulsive sports cars or dramatic divorces. Instead, she sees people wrestling with big life transitions, especially when the kids move out and questions of purpose move in. Rather than chaos, it's often grief and growth that define this phase. Hosts Laura and Claire take on the myth ...

6 months ago

33 minutes

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2.18 The Disney Princess Paradox: When Your Sibling Is Too Perfect

What happens when the sibling you've been talking about on your podcast shows up to defend herself? She doubles down on her baddassery. Laura's sister Dee joins the show to set the record straight about being labeled a "Disney princess" and reveals the truth behind the infamous turtle hiking disaster that nearly ended in tragedy (or at least severe dehydration).

7 months ago

34 minutes

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2.17 We Asked America’s Top Aging Expert How to Stay Young. His Answer? tune in!

Botox, supplements, cold plunges, IV drips… The internet is screaming a million ways to stay young, but what actually works? We sat down with Dr. Steven Austad—America’s leading aging expert—to separate fact from fantasy. His answer? Unbelievably simple… and honestly refreshing. If you’ve ever chased the fountain of youth, don’t miss this episode. And buckle up to learn the truth from the guy who has a billion-dollar bet that someone is living to 150 by 2050.

7 months ago

39 minutes

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2.16 Our Family's Vindication: Part 1 (Bob Lochamy, Will's Dad)

In this inaugural "vindication episode," Laura and Claire are joined by Will's father, veteran radio host Bob Lochamy, to set the record straight on some of the show’s most memorable family stories. With wit and warmth, Bob revisits tales involving a Michael Jackson joke gone wrong, a softball injury mix-up, and even a surprising run-in with Taylor Swift. Along the way, he shares heartfelt wisdom on parenting and the importance of cherishing everyday moments. A funny, revealing look at how fa...

8 months ago

31 minutes

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2.15 Tier Troubles: When Friendship Rankings Go Wrong

Laura got a frantic call to grab someone’s kids... and couldn’t remember their name. Yep. That actually happened. In this episode, we’re talking about those awkward friendship moments when you realize you’re not on the same page about how close you really are. We’ll refresh you on our now-famous friendship tiers, play a revealing game of “Tier or Near,” and offer tips for recalibrating relationships without ghosting anyone. Spoiler: it’s not about ditching people, it’s about clarity. Let’s ta...

8 months ago

43 minutes

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2.14 The Passive Aggressive Dance (We're all doing it?)

It's Will this time! He's the one with the issue! Well, it's also Laura and Claire... and probably you. It turns out passive aggressiveness isn't just about your one snarky friend. That disconnect between what we express and what we communicate lies at the heart of passive-aggressive behavior.

9 months ago

35 minutes

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2.13 The Art of Co-Parenting

"Co-parenting has nothing to do with your failed marriage," becomes our central theme as we explore the strategies that help children thrive despite family restructuring. We discuss the surprising value of rigid schedules, the importance of speaking positively about your ex-partner (or saying nothing at all), and why approaching difficult conversations with curiosity rather than accusation makes all the difference.

9 months ago

37 minutes

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2.12 Chaos: Is It Me or Is It Them?

What if the chaos that keeps finding you isn't random at all? Laura and Claire tackle the uncomfortable question many of us face when drama seems to follow us everywhere: "Is it me or is it them?"

9 months ago

25 minutes

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2.11 Navigating Small Talk: The Good, the Bad, and the Awkward

Small talk—love it or hate it, it’s everywhere. We explore why it exists, how it shapes our daily lives, and why some thrive on it while others (Will) cringe. Through engaging stories and psychological insights, we unpack its cultural nuances and hidden impact on relationships. Join us as we reflect on the power of brief exchanges, from awkward encounters to meaningful connections. Subscribe and be part of the conversation!

10 months ago

32 minutes

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2.10 Who To Travel With and Who To Leave Home

Should you only travel with tier-one friends? How are you going to decide on who plays the music in the car? Most importantly, who will be there to talk Claire out of going to live with the monks? Those questions are answered this week on Before You Cut Bangs.

10 months ago

41 minutes

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2.9 Proceed with Caution (and Confidence)

Ever look at someone and think, Wow, they really have it all figured out? Yeah… us neither. But a listener wrote in and asked about confidence—where it comes from, how to get it, and whether we just wake up feeling like we run the world (spoiler: we don’t). In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of confidence—how it’s less about knowing everything and more about surviving discomfort over and over again. We talk about imposter syndrome, faking it (until one day you’re not), and the h...

11 months ago

29 minutes