Ramblings of a Restless Mind

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Welcome to Ramblings of a Restless Mind, where curiosity leads the way! Join Jen Bordeaux and DeJah Debon as they journey through random thoughts, wild ideas, and deep dives into everything from life’s big questions to quirky obsessions. Each episode explores topics ranging from philosophy and pop culture to the thoughts that keep us up at night. If you love to laugh, think, and ramble along with us, this show is for you!

  1. Jun 2

    Big Sarge (Sons of Liberty) on Vet Voices, Progressive Candidates, and Turning Rage Into Votes

    Jen and DeJah welcome Tim “Big Sarge,” founder of Sons of Liberty, a veteran-led activist content community that grew from a Facebook rant page into a multi-platform presence after viral posts and a later Facebook takedown. Big Sarge explains how he used pro-patriot branding to counter MAGA narratives, shifted from historical “Confederate Heritage Month” content to viral “truck rant” videos, and then stepped back due to fatigue and audience pressure for entertainment over substance. He emphasizes that the work he most wants supported is their Tuesday 7 PM Eastern YouTube livestream interviews with progressive, non-establishment candidates (including Courage Caucus and impeachment-supporting contenders), urging viewers to get informed and vote. The conversation also covers protest safety resources, veterans’ political diversity, party dynamics, merch origins like “brisket and t*****s,” and the need for renewed protest music. 00:00 Vote Over Virality00:43 Meet Big Sarge05:17 Sons of Liberty Origins08:11 Viral Growth and Takedowns12:09 Truck Rants and Brand Dilution16:29 Candidate Interviews Matter28:33 Protest Safety and Education31:27 Sponsor Break NC Estate Solutions32:25 Veterans Finding a Voice34:40 MAGA vs GOP and Veteran Policy39:25 Trust But Verify40:22 MAGA Infighting Watch45:02 GOP Discipline Vs Left47:23 Reclaiming Symbols48:40 Brisket And Titties54:08 Hot Dog Philosophy56:34 Where Did Protest Music Go01:04:55 Activist Festival Blueprint01:09:17 Support Artists And Activism01:11:48 Where To Watch Streams01:14:28 Closing Thanks And Call01:16:46 Podcast Outro Voicemail

    1h 18m

  2. May 19

    The Return of Cheryl (Mom) Part 2

    Motherhood, Boundaries, and Single-Mom Strength | Ramblings of a Restless Mind In this episode, the host interviews her mom about motherhood, parenting, and family, including stories from labor and delivery and how witnessing birth can change perspectives. They discuss parenting as choosing battles, setting boundaries, following through with discipline, building respect without relying on patriarchal “wait till your dad gets home” dynamics, and the challenges of raising kids in a device-driven culture. The conversation also covers societal pressure around having children and gratitude for a mom who never judged her daughter for not becoming a parent. The mom shares what helped her children through divorce—perseverance, honest communication about life changes, and refusing to speak badly about their father—plus how she coped with kids leaving home by embracing each life chapter, loosening “apron strings,” and trusting the values she taught. The episode closes with appreciation for chosen family, love, and resilience. 00:00 Meet Mom and Gigi00:26 Reality of Childbirth01:02 Pain Relief and Respect02:52 Picking Battles as Parents03:39 Mom as Authority05:23 Boundaries and Teaching07:12 Discipline and Follow Through12:11 Tech and Kid Independence14:06 Choosing Childfree Without Shame16:17 Society Shifts on Parenthood18:57 A Welcoming No Judgment Home19:52 Questioning and Gratitude20:22 Divorce Single Mom Question23:12 Kids Perspective and Co Parenting25:32 Strength Through Divorce27:32 Lioness Tribute and Sponsor28:49 Empty Nest Heartache32:37 Letting Go and Trust35:37 Respect and Check Ins37:58 Proud Mom Moments39:20 Family Love and Farewell

    43 min

  3. May 5

    Mother’s Day Special: Cheryl (Mom) Part 1

    In this Mother’s Day–themed episode of Ramblings With the Restless Mind, the hosts welcome Jen’s mom (and DeJah’s adopted mom) Cheryl, a retired RN who worked many years in labor and delivery before finishing her career in an OB-GYN clinic and retiring in December 2021. They celebrate Cheryl’s love of themed parties, music, and the Dallas Cowboys, and highlight her “claim to fame” of being the nurse for Steve Perry’s daughter’s C-section delivery, describing his down-to-earth demeanor and the challenge of protecting privacy. Cheryl shares how living in Germany for a year shaped her, how her father “Marv” raised three daughters after her mother and sister died in a car accident, and how she approached parenting boundaries, single motherhood, and supporting her children, including respecting Jen’s choice not to have kids. 00:00 Warm Welcome and Spring Check-In01:43 Meet Cheryl Bonus Mom04:03 Nursing Career and Women’s Care06:21 Steve Perry Delivery Story09:11 Mother’s Day Spotlight and Gratitude12:40 Germany Move and Early Marriage15:10 Fan Sleep Tradition and Hurricane Chaos17:41 Hot Seat Questions Begin19:26 Parent vs Friend Boundaries21:12 Parenting Boundaries22:33 Marv Steps Up24:29 Fatherhood Contrast25:46 Dancing Memories26:32 Sponsor Break27:30 Disco Night Story29:45 Learning Without Mom32:16 Single Mom Reflections37:51 Mother’s Day Grief40:28 Hip Fusion Resilience43:26 Dreams Beyond Iowa45:17 Choosing Childfree46:41 Wrap Up and Teaser Connect with Us: Email: arestlessmindpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: instagram.com/ramblingsofarestlessmindpodWebsite: https://ramblingsofarestlessmind.transistor.fm/Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2fazFuSWWoLmnEbLP0e4lRApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ramblings-of-a-restless-mind/id1784103773iHeart: iheart.com/podcast/246199720

    48 min

  4. Apr 7

    Thanks for listening - Wash your A$$ Please

    On this episode of Ramblings of a Restless Mind, the hosts reflect on small moments of being seen, sparked by a new black Claddagh ring and ancestry DNA results confirming Irish and Scottish heritage with small Egyptian and Swedish percentages. DeJah recounts a chaotic, dangerous multi-state trip involving a bad car purchase, breakdowns, rental car issues, and driving through multiple whiteout blizzards to reach her brother and return home. The conversation shifts into an extended political rant opposing sending Americans to war over oil, criticizing Trump’s claims of ending multiple conflicts, and citing budget figures for the Pentagon, ICE, healthcare spending, and universal healthcare estimates, while naming Americans they say have died recently. The episode ends with a voicemail confession about hating Valentine’s Day, texts about washing feet in the shower, and a question about what dreams came true since age 18. 00:00 Show Intro and Vibes 00:25 Claddagh Ring Story 01:45 Ring Meaning and Jokes 03:25 Car Disaster Road Trip 06:59 Blizzards and Survival 10:13 CDs and Road Music 11:23 War and Iran Rant 15:40 Trump Claims Ending Wars 21:01 American Deaths and ICE 25:19 No Kings Protests and Politics 30:12 Viruses and Anti Science 33:14 Call to Speak Up and Vote 36:24 Marine Assault and Outrage 38:26 Veterans Loss and Reality 41:09 Breather and Moving On 41:28 Unnamed War Helpers 41:38 Trump Rant Break 42:26 Podcast Balance Talk 43:18 Estate Solutions Ad 44:14 Voicemail Valentines Confession 48:03 Valentines Pressure Dating 50:21 Text Question Wash Feet 53:49 Hygiene Rant Wash Ass 01:00:37 Life Hard Talk To 18 01:01:14 Dreams Survival And Self Love 01:09:37 Grace And Sign Off Connect with Us: Email: arestlessmindpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: instagram.com/ramblingsofarestlessmindpodWebsite: https://ramblingsofarestlessmind.transistor.fm/Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2fazFuSWWoLmnEbLP0e4lRApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ramblings-of-a-restless-mind/id1784103773iHeart: iheart.com/podcast/246199720

    1h 12m

  5. Mar 24

    Ghosting, Comedy, and Clarity with Comedian Ashley Preston

    Hosts Jen Bordeaux and DeJah Debon welcome Raleigh-based comedian and performer Ashley Preston, who shares her background, comedy work, and experiences as a Lyft driver, plus lighthearted talk about bowling, tennis, and being recognized in public. The conversation centers on modern dating frustrations—ghosting, love bombing, insecurity around performers, and men competing with her comedy—along with why clear communication and maintaining standards matter. They discuss self-sufficiency, not settling, dating as a way to see real-life behavior, and wanting partnership without sacrificing peace, while swapping stories about bad gifts, low-effort dates, and how dating apps create endless options. Ashley reflects on outgrowing certain friendships, plugs her socials and clean-comedy group, and the episode ends with questions about whether a hot dog is a sandwich and the last song stuck in her head. 00:00 Materialistic Man Roast 00:31 Podcast Welcome Chaos 01:31 Meet Comedian Ashley 04:28 Tennis Not Pickleball 05:11 Bowling Talk And Tips 07:53 Comedy For A Cause 08:53 Getting Recognized In Public 11:34 Ghosting And Petty Texts 19:29 Dating As A Performer 21:06 Soft Pretzel Standards 23:21 Priorities Love Bombing 28:46 Dating Expectations And Gifts 31:33 Harbor Freight Gift Fail 33:03 Communication Bar Is Low 33:34 Worst Gifts Stories 36:11 Ghosting And Blocking 38:18 Standards And Single Life 41:23 Partnership Not Parenting 42:30 Perpetual Bachelor Red Flags 46:41 Pay Your Own Way 48:21 Dating Needs Real Effort 51:18 Trust Your Gut Advice 52:45 Hot Dog Sandwich Debate 56:22 Friendships Outgrown 58:56 Where To Find Ashley 01:01:05 Final Laugh Through Darkness Connect with Us: Email: arestlessmindpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: instagram.com/ramblingsofarestlessmindpodWebsite: https://ramblingsofarestlessmind.transistor.fm/Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2fazFuSWWoLmnEbLP0e4lRApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ramblings-of-a-restless-mind/id1784103773iHeart: iheart.com/podcast/246199720

    1h 3m

  6. Mar 10

    Laughter and Activism: Trevor Silva's Clucking Soap Story

    Hosts Jen Bordeaux and DeJah Debon welcome Trevor, co-owner and co-founder of Nashville-based My Cluck Hut, an eco-friendly, sustainable, palm-oil-free, animal-byproduct-free, “fascist free” soap company he and his wife Jennifer started in 2020 as a “giant middle finger to unfettered capitalism.” Trevor shares his background as a touring drummer, leaving the church, and how the pandemic, political division, and George Floyd’s murder pushed him toward building a people-first business centered on diversity, inclusion, and humor. He explains their pun-driven product lines, pronoun-labeled soaps, and how their booth setup and online content help identify allies while making customers feel loved and accepted. The conversation also covers MAGA trolling, misinformation, war and politics, Democrats infighting, using comedy to resist authoritarianism, monetizing comments to donate to nonprofits, and a planned Stormy Daniels “Tiny C**k Soap” collaboration supporting an LGBTQIA+ nonprofit. 00:00 People Over Profit 00:30 Welcome Back Intro 01:27 Meeting at DC Rally 03:05 Introducing Trevor 04:46 My Cluck Cut Mission 06:25 From Drummer to Nashville 09:18 Pandemic Breaking Point 12:22 Soap Brand Origin Story 14:26 Booth Humor Filters Allies 18:42 Trolls Guns and Palm Oil 22:24 MAGA Fatigue and Coping 28:25 Monetizing Troll Comments 31:55 Left Infighting and Grace 37:13 Why Fascism Eats Itself 38:40 No Forgiveness Without Work 40:11 Apocalypse Politics and Israel 41:50 War Spending Receipts 43:23 Epstein Enablers and No Accountability 43:55 People Before Profit Organizing 45:40 Trojan Horse White Man Tactics 50:29 No Midterms and Authoritarian Playbook 51:30 Pranksters Versus Autocrats 54:05 Bullies Want You to Snap 59:08 Voter Purges and ID Crackdowns 01:00:49 Hotdog Sandwich Debate 01:03:43 DRE Dossier and Underground Deals 01:06:05 Where to Find MyCluckHut 01:08:38 Stormy Daniels Soap Collab 01:10:41 Final Thanks and Signoff Connect with Us: Email: arestlessmindpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: instagram.com/ramblingsofarestlessmindpodWebsite: https://ramblingsofarestlessmind.transistor.fm/Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2fazFuSWWoLmnEbLP0e4lRApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ramblings-of-a-restless-mind/id1784103773iHeart: iheart.com/podcast/246199720

    1h 13m

  7. Feb 24

    Color-Coded Chaos - An AI Choose Your Own Adventure

    In this episode of 'Ramblings of a Restless Mind,' the hosts dive deep into a conversation that combines humor, curiosity, and a bit of chaos. They kick off with playful banter about their morning routines, speculate on the true shape of the Earth, and share thrilling experiences like skydiving. The discussion then takes a serious turn to address the impact and ethical concerns of AI in our lives. A fun and introspective AI-generated 'Choose Your Own Adventure' game follows, which leads to discussions about restlessness and self-worth. The hosts also receive a heartfelt voicemail from a listener concerned about food stamps and extend some heartfelt advice. Join them on this rollercoaster of emotions, insights, and human connection in this week's episode. Timestamps: [03:15] - Morning Routines & Skydiving [18:50] - The Ethical Concerns of AI [33:40] - AI-Generated Choose Your Own Adventure [45:30] - Existential Crisis & Self-Love [01:03:20] - Voicemail: Food Stamps Concerns 00:00 Welcome to Ramblings of a Restless Mind 00:44 Introductions and Friendly Banter 01:53 Weather Woes and Seasonal Changes 02:30 Skydiving and Adrenaline Adventures 07:01 AI: Friend or Foe? 21:09 Choose Your Own Adventure with AI 28:40 The Framework System 29:04 Color Coding and Categories 29:22 The Physical Component 29:25 Decision Time: Supplies and Research 31:51 Mounting the System 34:26 The Wall's Unexpected Question 36:48 The System's True Meaning 37:30 Final Choices and Reflections 40:54 Existential Crisis and Conclusion

    1h 2m

  8. Feb 10

    Moisturize Your Heart: A Valentine's Special

    Join us in this hilarious and candid episode as we dive into Valentine's Day traditions, relationship compatibility, and the power of music. From exploring how music can bring people together to sharing personal stories of love and quirky engagement tales, we cover it all. Discover the importance of communication, the impact of moving away for strengthening bonds, and the fun (and sometimes embarrassing) moments that make love worth celebrating. Whether you're a fan of concerts, a romantic at heart, or just love a good laugh, this episode is for you! Timestamp Highlights: 0:45 - Concert Behavior: Let the Dance Out 7:30 - Romantic Getaways: Travel Advising Adventures 25:55 - Valentine's Day Poll: Love it or Hate it? 1:05:20 - Engagement Stories: Joe's Sweet Proposal 1:35:40 - Music as Therapy: The Power of Shared Tunes 00:00 Concert Etiquette: Letting Loose 01:33 Travel Tales: From Jamaica to Naughty Airbnbs 06:43 Valentine's Day: Love, Expectations, and Communication 16:05 Romantic Experiences: From Proposals to Date Nights 33:25 The Proposal on the Plane 34:23 Keeping the Engagement a Secret 35:26 Reflecting on Young Love 35:58 Twin Flames and Relationship Glue 37:41 The Importance of Moving Away 40:15 Dancing and Music in Relationships 40:35 Listener Voicemail: Music and Compatibility 43:35 The Power of Music in Life and Love 01:01:09 Concluding Thoughts on Love and Music

    1h 6m
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Welcome to Ramblings of a Restless Mind, where curiosity leads the way! Join Jen Bordeaux and DeJah Debon as they journey through random thoughts, wild ideas, and deep dives into everything from life’s big questions to quirky obsessions. Each episode explores topics ranging from philosophy and pop culture to the thoughts that keep us up at night. If you love to laugh, think, and ramble along with us, this show is for you!

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  • Channel
    Podcast Cary
  • Creator
    Jen Bordeaux and DeJah Debon
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©2024

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