Thanks, I Needed That

Alaina Money-Garman & Steph Wilberding
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Studies have shown that a 12-minute conversation with a friend can shift your whole mood. Think of this show as exactly that—a comforting check-in between two people who’ve been in each other’s corners forever. Alaina Money-Garman and Steph Wilberding met in college 30 years ago and have been laughing, venting, spiraling, and soothing each other ever since. 

  1. NOV 28

    BONUS EPISODE - Season 1 Giveaway!

    We’re launching a community giveaway! 🎉 Two listeners will win an exclusive Thanks, I Needed That SWAG BAG featuring every product from our “Influence Me” segments. Want a chance to win? Hit play on this bonus episode for all the details!

    5 min

  2. NOV 21

    Episode 11:The Sandwich Generation Squeeze: What Happens When Your Parents Get Older

    The Sandwich Generation Squeeze is a season that calls for more compassion than we ever expected—both for our aging parents and for ourselves. We get honest about the tenderness, the uncertainty, and the small moments of joy that surface along the way, including what it means when the parents who are now our confidantes and friends begin to need us in new ways. This episode is all about navigating this chapter with grace and perspective.

    21 min

  3. NOV 21

    Episode 12: We Actually Did This! A Recap of Season One

    In this episode, Alaina & Steph recap their first season of the podcast - what they've learned and what they're looking foward to for the future!

    18 min

  4. NOV 14

    Episode 10: Start Small, Stay Steady: The Power of Small Habits

    They say small hinges swing big doors — and it’s true. The tiniest habits, the ones that barely register, often end up creating the biggest shifts. In this episode, Alaina & Steph talk about the power of small changes: how they build momentum, why consistency beats intensity, and how to make those little moves that add up to something real.

    20 min

  5. NOV 14

    Episode 9:When You Just Need a Little (self) Comfort

    Sometimes you just need to comfort yourself — not fix, not hustle, not “self-improve.” Just be kind to the human you are that day. In this episode, Alaina & Steph talk about the art of self-comfort — what it looks like in real life (not Instagram life), how to know when you’re soothing versus avoiding, and why giving yourself softness might be the most powerful thing you do all week.

    14 min

  6. NOV 7

    Episode 7: Slow Down & Look Up: Finding Gratitude in Real Life

    Life moves fast. Gratitude disappears. We get it. In this episode, Alaina & Steph are talking about the moments that would’ve been missed if they didn’t slow down and look up—and how small pockets of gratitude can shift everything.

    14 min

  7. NOV 7

    Episode 8: Too Much for Who, Exactly?

    We’ve all been told we’re “too much” at some point—too emotional, too loud, too opinionated, too sparkly. In this episode, Alaina & Steph are calling B.S. on all of it. They talk about where those messages come from, how they shrink us, and why taking up space is not a flaw.

    14 min

  8. OCT 31

    Episode 5:Toxic Phrases & How They Sting

    In this episode of Thanks, I Needed That, best friends and co-hosts Alaina Money-Garman and Steph Wilberding unpack the phrases we’ve all heard—and maybe even said—that leave a surprising sting. From "must be nice" to the dismissive “good for you” these tiny sentences carry big weight.

    14 min
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Studies have shown that a 12-minute conversation with a friend can shift your whole mood. Think of this show as exactly that—a comforting check-in between two people who’ve been in each other’s corners forever. Alaina Money-Garman and Steph Wilberding met in college 30 years ago and have been laughing, venting, spiraling, and soothing each other ever since. 

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  • Creator
    Alaina Money-Garman & Steph Wilberding
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Thanks, I Needed That
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