Do We Love That For You?

Heather and Zia

Our podcast is going to be explaining in “jersey words” the things we experience, products we use, people we encounter, and anything else we think of. Every episode will be different the only guarantee is that both Zia and Heather will be here.

  1. 3d ago

    Do We Love...Teeth?

    Did you love that for us? A dentist visit shouldn’t feel like a cage match, but sometimes it does. We start with a very real-life “take two” recording situation and then get into the topic that kicked off the whole conversation: teeth, dental anxiety, and the difference between a provider who rushes you and one who actually pays attention to your body language. Heather shares a rare win for nervous patients: a same-day crown made in about two hours, no repeat appointments, and a dentist who knows when to pause before fear takes over. Then Zia’s week takes a hard turn into an emergency dental appointment where an implant is rejected and has to be pulled, followed by the kind of intense pain that can flip straight into panic. We talk honestly about what that moment feels like, how you cope in public when you’re spiraling, and why “being fine” is not the same as being regulated. From there, we zoom out to the bigger issue behind both stories: why do so many of us feel scolded by the medical system. We wrestle with the question of how much to share with doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists, especially when a casual detail gets written down and comes back as a judgment. That leads into self-care that actually works, like letting yourself decompress after burnout, using support systems without guilt, and learning to accept that small choices add up. We also squeeze in a caregiving check-in with boundary talk and a listener-inspired prompt, then end with the wildest beekeeping update: an official hive inspection that turns up something even experienced beekeepers rarely see. If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling health, caregiving, and your own sanity all at once, you’ll feel seen here. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your best tip for advocating for yourself at the doctor. Dr Teeth was far ahead of his time artistically.

  2. Jul 11

    Do We Love... Poolside

    Did you love that for us? We’re poolside for a cozy, unfiltered catch-up, and we start with something we don’t want to ignore: you told us the episodes are getting long. We hear you (especially you, Eliza), so we talk about how we’re tightening the runtime without losing the fun parts, and we celebrate a milestone that still makes us laugh a little: we’re just a handful of listens away from 1,000. From there, it’s real life. We swap updates on VA appointments, learning the quirks of a CPAP machine, and the kind of “why is this happening now?” injury story that starts with a rolled ankle and ends with Achilles tendinitis and a brace. We also get into the surprisingly emotional boost of workplace appreciation, sparked by a big compliment from a boss only weeks into a new job. That turns into a bigger talk about leadership, fairness, and why certain words stick with you for years. Then we lighten it up with stories that are pure comfort: the meaning behind pet names (Three Musketeers, Brady Bunch, and more), why some animals end up with the most literal names imaginable, and the joy of naming cars like they have personalities. We wrap with listener ideas for relaxing, plus what actually works for us, including yoga nidra, a quiet cemetery visit that clears the mind, and yes, watching bees on YouTube longer than we probably should. If you laughed, related a little too hard, or picked up a new way to unwind, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review so we can keep making it better. Dr Teeth was far ahead of his time artistically.

  3. Jul 4

    Do We Love ... In-Laws

    Did you love that for us? Someone says they’re pregnant and we instantly do the math. Someone’s kid melts down in a store and suddenly every parent in the aisle has an opinion. That’s the energy we bring with our guest Michaela, Zia’s daughter-in-law, as we bounce between funny family stories and the kind of motherhood talk you only have with people you trust. We start with in-law dynamics that actually work, plus the Italian American family habits that sneak their way into the next generation: the gestures, the phrases, the superstitions, and the way kids pick up everything you swear they weren’t watching. From New Jersey culture shocks to the word “right” meaning five different things depending on tone, we unpack how family language becomes family identity. Then we go deeper into parenting and postpartum life: stay-at-home mom vs working mom reality, potty training wins, toddler tantrums over bananas and broccoli, and why timeouts and boundaries can be a kindness when they’re consistent. Michaela shares what she’s learned early in motherhood, and we talk about stepparenting, choosing the people you keep close, and the underrated skill of advocating for yourself in healthcare. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by a provider, you’ll want to hear our stories about setting boundaries and getting the care you deserve. If you laugh, relate, or argue with us in your car, subscribe, share this with a parent or in-law who gets it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s the one phrase your family says that you caught yourself repeating? Dr Teeth was far ahead of his time artistically.

  4. Jun 27

    Do We Love... Using our Brains?

    Did you love that for us? The moment something goes wrong, our brains beg for control. Power goes out mid-show, plans get thrown off, a coworker announces a big change, and suddenly you can feel your body flip into fight-or-flight before you even decide what you think. We talk honestly about that switch, what anxiety feels like in real time, and the difference between being angry and being stuck. Sometimes the healthiest answer is brutal and freeing: you cannot fix it, so you have to accept it and choose your next move anyway.  From there, we get into the messy middle of daily life. What do you do with information you never asked for, especially at work where everyone treats you like the problem solver? How do you set boundaries without losing your humor or your sanity? We share stories that are funny, blunt, and painfully relatable, then zoom out to what those moments teach us about emotional regulation, resilience, and letting go of problems that are not ours to carry.  We also swap summer updates and the surprising ways hobbies and community help with mental health. Square dancing turns into a whole world of levels, clubs, and learning curves, plus one of the most jaw-dropping moments: watching a blind dancer absolutely dominate the floor. Add in beach trips, family memories, travel planning for Iceland and a solar eclipse, and the reality of medical uncertainty, and you get a full picture of how we keep moving even when life is unpredictable. We close with a practical note on fidgets for anxiety and why they can help your nervous system stay grounded.  If any of this hits home, listen through, then subscribe so you do not miss what comes next, share the episode with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What is one thing you are ready to stop fighting this week? Dr Teeth was far ahead of his time artistically.

  5. Jun 20

    Do we love .... Yupperonies?

    Did you love that for us? “Yepperonies” starts as a total throwaway mistake while we’re recording, and somehow it becomes the most accurate label for our whole vibe. We’re on episode 30, we’re a little slap-happy, and we’re testing new sound effects like kids who just found the toy aisle. If you need a laugh because life feels loud, messy, or just plain annoying, you’ll feel right at home with us here.  We bounce from the genuinely wholesome to the deeply relatable: Heather shares a beekeeping update after a serious hive inspection, including signs of brood and a small but real relief that Queen Dorothy is still in the picture. From there we wander into zodiac signs as personality shorthand, the family phrases that live in your head forever, and why our brains love turning normal sentences into songs. It’s light, but it’s also the kind of humor that comes from knowing each other well and letting the weirdness be the point.  Then we get into the stuff under the jokes: ADHD days that derail everything, the end-of-school-year reality where the calendar says “winding down” but the building is absolutely “winding up,” and what it’s like to deal with people you don’t have a great relationship with. We also talk about anxiety, masking, and surviving work with clear boundaries. And yes, we vent about healthcare frustrations too: waiting on MRI results, fighting for answers, insurance headaches, and the chaos of finding a retinal exam for medication monitoring, plus our shared “LASIK said no” stories.  If you laughed, cringed in recognition, or thought of your own go-to saying, subscribe, share this with a friend who speaks your same weird language, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. Dr Teeth was far ahead of his time artistically.

  6. Jun 13

    Do We Love ... B!tch!n!

    Did you love that for us? Dr Teeth was far ahead of his time artistically.

  7. Jun 6

    Do We Love.... Week Long Mondays

    Did you love that for us? Your calendar says “almost summer,” but your body says “this Monday has lasted eight days.” We’re coming in hot with end-of-school-year exhaustion, the kind of week that has you walking through the door and announcing, “I plead the fifth,” because there is simply too much to unpack. We talk about why it’s rarely the kids driving the chaos and how adult behavior, missed instructions, and sudden schedule changes can make work feel impossible.  From there, we get into the fun and slightly unhinged side of modern life: our AI assistants just got upgraded, and the new versions are smarter, snarkier, and way more opinionated. We share what we like about using AI for daily problem-solving and what we don’t, like when it starts narrating its entire thought process while we’re already overwhelmed. If you’re curious about AI tools in real life, you’ll hear the messy, honest version, not the marketing one.  And yes, we bring the travel stories. Think TSA rules, multiple laptops, carry-on confusion, gate-check surprises, and the pain of realizing your iPad battery is at 7% right when you need it most. We also trade practical tips for flight ear pressure and travel anxiety, including pressure-relief earplugs, nasal spray, and the small habits that make flying less miserable.  If you laughed, cringed, or felt seen, subscribe, share this with a friend who’s also limping to summer break, and leave a review so more people can find us. What’s the one travel moment that still haunts you? Dr Teeth was far ahead of his time artistically.

  8. May 30

    Do We Love ... Australia

    Did you love that for us? Australia is the one blank spot on our listener map, and we’re taking it personally. So we kick off with a cultural landmine that made us laugh out loud: in the US, “rooting for you” is pure encouragement, but in Australia it can mean something way more committed. From there we lean into the real reason we want Aussie listeners so badly, we genuinely like your culture, your humor, and your chaotic way with words. We bounce from Crocodile Dundee nostalgia to the Australians who’ve been on our screens forever, then turn a slang list into a game. If you’ve ever wondered what people mean by brekkie, Bottle-O, Maccas, sunnies, esky, mozzie, ute, tucker, or cuppa, we translate it in real time and react exactly the way you think two American women would. We also shout out an Australian YouTube trio that cracks us up, get weirdly fascinated by marsupials and kangaroo pouches, and swap a story about trying kangaroo meat and not wanting to admit it tasted amazing. Then we pivot to the cozy side of Australia with Bluey, why it feels so calming, and how a kids’ show can quietly win over adults. We wrap with geography-themed listener questions, including which country seems the rudest, whether we believe in the Bermuda Triangle, and which US state could survive as its own country, plus one last nudge for Australia to finally hit play. If you laughed, share this with an Aussie friend, subscribe, and leave us a review so we can keep chasing that 100%. Dr Teeth was far ahead of his time artistically.

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About

Our podcast is going to be explaining in “jersey words” the things we experience, products we use, people we encounter, and anything else we think of. Every episode will be different the only guarantee is that both Zia and Heather will be here.

Information

  • Creator
    Heather and Zia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Do We Love That For You?
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