Barely Untamed

Veronica Chou & Sarah Phillips
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Barely Untamed is the podcast to listen to when you feel like you’re going through it alone. We talk about some of the hardest moments of life, but with a levity that makes it all a little bit more bearable. And it’s not always serious. If giggles and random tangents and unfiltered swearing sound like your cup of tea, then you might like our style.Barely Untamed launched in January of 2024, and new episodes come out weekly - because we ARE that ambitious. New episodes release EVERY Wednesday.Hosted by @podcastingveronica and @sarahphillips.lvWeb: www.barelyuntamed.com

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 117: Skinny eastern states.

    Sarah now lives in Portland, Maine, and Veronica is helping her settle into her apartment! This week, we record from Sarah’s new place and recount the harrowing trip Veronica had to make, how Sarah’s cross-country drive went, and our impressions of Portland so far. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcastingveronica @sarahphillips.lv

    29 min

  2. MAR 25

    Episode 116: Picking the wave.

    We’ve been in our feels lately about all the changes happening in our lives, so this week, we’re talking about seasons of life, how to navigate change (whether you want to or not), and how we’re feeling about being in the middle of our lives. Resources: Navigating Life Transitions: Turning Change Into OpportunityWe want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcastingveronica @sarahphillips.lv

    38 min

  3. MAR 18

    Episode 115: They're classics for a reason.

    This week, we’re discussing one of Sarah’s favorite things: books! We talk about the genres we both like to read, how much we read, how much we want to read, and how our reading activities compare to the average American. Resources: Most Americans didn’t read many books in 2025 https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/53804-most-americans-didnt-read-many-books-in-2025 25 Tips to Build a Reading Habit and Finish More Books https://whattoreadnextblog.com/tips-read-more-books/ Mass market books going away https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/books/mass-market-paperback-books.html?unlocked_article_code=1.TVA.FDiw.f2It_DxJA2Me&smid=url-share  We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcastingveronica @sarahphillips.lv

    45 min

  4. MAR 11

    Episode 114: Is it just the patriarchy?

    This week, we talk more about Veronica’s hormone replacement therapy, including the current estrogen patch shortage, why it’s so infuriating that a shortage is happening when so many women need help, and how to advocate for your own health with your provider. Resources: Estrogen patches in short supply as demand for menopause hormone therapy grows We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcastingveronica @sarahphillips.lv

    30 min

  5. MAR 4

    Episode 113: We're also not trees.

    Big announcement: Sarah’s moving to Maine! In this episode, we talk about all aspects of moving, including how often we’ve moved, what makes it so stressful, what makes a place feel like home, and why Sarah picked Maine out of all other options.. Resources: Moving Stress Statistics https://zipdo.co/moving-stress-statistics/ Ten Simple Tips to Manage the Stress of Moving https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-the-questions/201703/ten-simple-tips-manage-the-stress-moving We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcastingveronica @sarahphillips.lv

    43 min

  6. FEB 25

    Episode 112: I'm not obsessed with you.

    Have you heard the term “parasocial relationship” yet? This week, we talk about the one-sided relationships people build with celebrities, influencers, and even podcast hosts! We discuss what’s healthy (and what’s not) and wonder if we sometimes share too much? Resources: 'Beth's Dead' Sparked Discussion About the Parasocial Nature of Podcasts. Fans Have Questions Parasocial Relationships | Psychology Today We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcastingveronica @sarahphillips.lv

    36 min

  7. FEB 18

    Episode 111: I was cool adjacent.

    Do you ever still just want to fit in? How often do you worry about being cool? How do you even define cool? These are the questions we’re diving into this week, as we wonder if you can be both cool and uncool at the same time. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcastingveronica @sarahphillips.lv

    43 min

  8. FEB 11

    Episode 110: That's Veronica math.

    In this episode, we recap how our January 30-day challenges went, including what Veronica learned on her walks with her mom, what Sarah noticed during her yoga time, the barriers we encountered, and whether we’ll set challenges for ourselves in the future. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyuntamed@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed @podcastingveronica @sarahphillips.lv

    30 min
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Barely Untamed is the podcast to listen to when you feel like you’re going through it alone. We talk about some of the hardest moments of life, but with a levity that makes it all a little bit more bearable. And it’s not always serious. If giggles and random tangents and unfiltered swearing sound like your cup of tea, then you might like our style.Barely Untamed launched in January of 2024, and new episodes come out weekly - because we ARE that ambitious. New episodes release EVERY Wednesday.Hosted by @podcastingveronica and @sarahphillips.lvWeb: www.barelyuntamed.com

Information

  • Creator
    Veronica Chou & Sarah Phillips
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Barely Untamed
  • Show Website
    Barely Untamed

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