Before You Cut Bangs

Laura Quick and Claire Fierman
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Hosted by Laura Quick and Claire Fierman, “Before You Cut Bangs” is full of hilarious conversations about real life, common and uncommon crises, and possible cosmetic errors that come along with it. Through storytelling and therapeutic wisdom, Claire and Laura share how to NOT f**k up your hair (and life) while walking through similar situations,Produced by Will Lochamy

  1. 17 АПР.

    3.14 Dating in your 40’s (Laura is dating a therapist😬)

    One unexpected moment can rewrite everything: a hike, an honest call to a best friend, and a crush you didn’t plan on. This episode dives into dating after divorce without sugarcoating it or letting shame take the wheel. Laura Quick is pulling back the curtain on all of that.  Laura shares how a spontaneous “thirst trap” moment turned into 7.77 miles of real conversation, while Claire balances the roles of best friend and clinician as they unpack what it actually feels like to open yourself back up. If you’re rebuilding after any kind of loss, this conversation is a reminder that you’re allowed to move forward before everything feels figured out.

    24 мин.

  2. 3 АПР.

    3.13 Trying Something New (Without Becoming a Vision Board Influencer)

    The fastest way to kill a dream is to keep it private. How about trying something new as an adult?  Laura shares what it’s like to finally write the book she’s talked about for years, and Claire breaks down the psychology of fear, embarrassment, and that sneaky belief that you should already be good at something before you start. If you’re sitting on a dream, a business idea, a Substack, a new sport, or a small creative habit, we end with a practical challenge: say it out loud to a trusted person and take one step. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review so more people can find us.

    31 мин.

  3. 20 МАР.

    3.12 The Irish Goodbye To Bad Friends

    The fastest way to rethink your friendships is to stop measuring them by how close you are and start measuring them by how safe they are. In this episode, we go deeper into how to spot the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships—especially as you grow, heal, or enter a new season. We define what “healthy” actually looks like: consistent reciprocity, real curiosity, and trust that holds even when you don’t talk for a while. We also explore how friendships with different kinds of people can push your growth, and how long-term relationships can evolve without blowing up. Then we call out the red flags: one-sided venting, constant reassurance, transactional dynamics, and that quiet dread when their name pops up on your phone. We dig into rumination, boundaries, and how overgiving to low-equity relationships drains the ones that matter most. Finally, we lay out what to do next—how to set boundaries, when to pull back, and when it’s okay to quietly let a friendship go.

    35 мин.

  4. 6 МАР.

    3.11 Are Manners Dead? Claire thinks Southern Etiquette Might Save Us…

    What if “being real” has become an excuse for being rude? In this episode, we explore the line between honesty and etiquette—and why manners are less about politeness and more about keeping relationships intact.  Through stories about raising respectful kids, dressing for the role you want, and meeting a partner’s parents with grace, we unpack the difference between niceness and kindness. We also look at the small gestures that build connection—offering a drink at the door, making one thoughtful effort when hosting, or sending a handwritten thank-you note.

    42 мин.

  5. 20 ФЕВР.

    3.10 Is the News Ruining Our Lives? (Or Are We Consuming The Wrong Things?!)

    Join Laura and Claire as they navigate the weight of the modern 24-hour news cycle without falling into the "doomscroll" trap. By blending mental health boundaries with sharp media literacy, we explore how to verify what’s real, avoid AI-generated outrage, and protect your nervous system from the rise of nightly digital trauma. Stop letting global crisis paralyze your local impact. We make the case for "going analog"—transforming news-induced helplessness into momentum through food banks, neighborly service, and concrete action. It’s time for a saner news diet that allows you to stay informed, set firm limits, and show up steadier for the people who need you most.

    27 мин.

  6. 6 ФЕВР.

    3.9 Mid-Life Glow Up: Why the 22 Year Old Version of Us Was Wrong AF

    February honesty hits different. The motivation buzz fades, real life crowds in, and the question sharpens: are we building lives that actually fit? We ditch quick fixes for sturdy rules—starting with Laura’s favorite: never miss twice. Miss a day, reset the next. It’s the cure for all-or-nothing thinking and the backbone of habits that last. Although Claire has inspired with a new aesthetician subscription… Claire is talking about her word of the year- “privacy” and digging into the quiet power of privacy (not secrecy), better boundaries, and fewer explanations. Laura is talking about her filters for Impact and deeming this year as the one where that’s what matters most for her. From kinder no’s and protected relationships to midlife glow-ups that go deeper than skincare (though yes, chemical peels and “don’t cut bangs” still make an appearance), this episode is about moving from performance to alignment. Books, therapy, and responsibility thread it all together. Fiction as soul care. Clarity over buzzwords. Owning harm, apologizing when possible, and living honestly when life won’t wrap things up neatly. If you’re craving sustainable habits, better boundaries, and a midlife reframe that actually works, this one’s for you.

    32 мин.

  7. 23 ЯНВ.

    3.8 Claire opens up: her High School BFF was Natalee Holloway & Online Creeps

    A polite “thank you” isn’t consent—but online, it’s often treated that way. This episode unpacks how social media blurs boundaries, why parasocial intimacy feels real, and when curiosity turns into entitlement. Laura shares what happened after going publicly single, including the moment a stranger crossed the line by contacting her hairdresser to ask for a date. Claire adds perspective shaped by years of media exposure as a close friend of Natalee Holloway, exploring harassment, cyberbullying, and the cost of visibility. Together, we lay out clear rules for healthier online boundaries: silence is an answer, block without guilt, and remember—visibility doesn’t equal access.

    28 мин.

  8. 9 ЯНВ.

    3.7 Control Freaks and their Timelines

    Are the timelines you live by protecting you, or just keeping you stuck? This episode explores the hidden comfort of "arbitrary clocks"—like the 30-day no-contact rule—and how they often function as temporary pain relief rather than true healing. What We Cover: The "Control vs. Surrender" Test: How to tell when a deadline is useful for work versus when it’s an attempt to control fate.Real-Life Stress Tests: From the anxiety of unread texts and home renovations to the emotional weight of divorce and "fast-forwarding" grief.Practical Tools: Fact-vs-story reframing to help your brain unhook from anxious planning.The Reality of Growth: Why progress is "uneven by design" and how to find freedom from the clock in your head.Join Claire and Laura for an honest, funny, and practical look at releasing the "shoulds" and reclaiming your self-worth. What timeline are you ready to release? If this episode resonates, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.

    35 мин.
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Hosted by Laura Quick and Claire Fierman, “Before You Cut Bangs” is full of hilarious conversations about real life, common and uncommon crises, and possible cosmetic errors that come along with it. Through storytelling and therapeutic wisdom, Claire and Laura share how to NOT f**k up your hair (and life) while walking through similar situations,Produced by Will Lochamy

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    Laura Quick and Claire Fierman
  • Годы выхода
    2023 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    63
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    С ненормативной лексикой
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    © 2026 Before You Cut Bangs
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