We Swear We Had a Point Podcast

Casie Shimansky, Amber Walcker

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We’re turning our polos into pods! This is the podcast equivalent of getting a voice memo that starts with “Okay, so listen…” If your brain brilliantly skips ideas mid‑sentence, your friendships feel like home no matter the distance, or maybe you just need two new best friends in this wild world—you’ve found your place. Join us weekly! weswearwehadapoint.substack.com

Oct 1

Ep. 25 - Adult Friendships

Episode Summary • How adult friendships evolve through life transitions, identity shifts, and changing environments —> school, work, marriage, children (or still showing up for your childless/free friends), and beyond. • Why maintaining connection is harder now—life gets busy, you add people, you lose people, you move places, you grow into who you were meant to be… • Friendship is about staying connected through change, growing together, sharing values, and prioritizing that you each pour into each other in the same ways. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weswearwehadapoint.substack.com
Sep 25

Ep. 24 - Summer Hiatus is Over

Episode Summary • Acupuncture, perimenopause, and the mysterious saga of waking up broken — Amber’s body goes through all the plot twists and we learn exactly how one needle can unlock a five‑minute cry‑fest and a full personal awakening. • Costco hoodies, Squishmallows, and the great pillow/mattress overhaul — Casie and Amber spiral into home‑goods chaos, snoring revelations, and the hunt for the perfect side‑sleeper pillow and new mattress. • Family reunions, Yankees freebies, and 41 hours with no sleep — Casie’s New York adventure includes doctors, baseball, medical‑grade insomnia, and a surprise stadium gift from the “Yankees Gods.” After a few weeks of sickness, chaos, travel, and general “what even is happening right now” — we are back behind the mics with a full recap of life, bodies betraying us, and the random objects that somehow end up on our desks. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weswearwehadapoint.substack.com
Aug 27

LIVE! Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Keepin’ Creativity Alive

Episode Summary * Reflecting on the cultural impact of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry and the shared grief of losing generational icons * Finding joy, creativity, and connection even when the world feels heavy * Our first Substack LIVE. Amber drops her first curse word in our 6 month history! Casie somehow takes it up a notch and accidentally drops an F-bomb. 10/10. Very on brand. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weswearwehadapoint.substack.com
Aug 13

Ep. 22 - Welcome to Perimenopause

Episode Summary • Perimenopause symptoms explained — hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, cognitive shifts, bladder changes, and how they uniquely impact women in their 30s–50s. • ADHD + hormonal shifts — why perimenopause can unmask or intensify ADHD symptoms, especially for neurodivergent women navigating work, parenting, and midlife transitions. • Workplace + healthcare advocacy — how women can push for better support, find perimenopause‑literate doctors, and understand the science behind HRT, research funding, long-term studies and how this impacts everyone! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weswearwehadapoint.substack.com
Aug 6

Ep. 21 - Failure

Episode Summary • How to redefine failure in your career — shifting from fear-based thinking to growth-based frameworks, especially for high-performing professionals. • Perfectionism, ADHD, and leadership — why “fail fast, fail forward” cultures matter and how neurodivergent systems-thinking changes the way failure is experienced. • High-performing teams & burnout realities — what makes a team thrive, what breaks it, and how leaders can set bars that stretch without snapping. 🌲 Connect with Amber on Threads, Substack, or LinkedIn — you can also check out her pup @JoJotheKeeshond and Scream Club™. 🌴 Catch Casie on Threads, Substack, or LinkedIn (hire her!) — you can also check out her pups @PawsitivePointers. 🗽 And support down-ballot races in the South. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weswearwehadapoint.substack.com
Jul 23

Ep. 20: The Things You Don’t See

Episode Summary • Job hunting in 2026, AI-era burnout, and why low‑stakes creativity still matters • From CB radios to cassette tapes to Facebook: a generational look at how tech has shaped connection • Invisible systems, doo‑doo lettuce (🫣), and why local politics quietly determines your daily life 🌲 Connect with Amber on Threads, Substack, or LinkedIn — you can also check out her pup @JoJotheKeeshond and Scream Club™. 🌴 Catch Casie on Threads, Substack, or LinkedIn (hire her!) — you can also check out her pups @PawsitivePointers. 🗽 And support down-ballot races in the South here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weswearwehadapoint.substack.com
Jul 9

Ep. 19 - Will Millennials Ever Have a “That’s the Way it’s Always Been Done” Moment?

Episode Summary • Heat waves, theme‑parks, and when NOT to come to the theme parks — navigating Florida’s extreme weather, crowd patterns, and the magical pockets when parks feel empty. • Nostalgic Millennials and generational change — from landlines and payphones to the AEO/GEO of it all. How tech evolution shapes memory, identity, and each generation’s “I remember when…” era. • Digital safety, privacy awareness, and online footprints — geotag risks, kid‑photo boundaries, dog‑collar data, and why Googling yourself is now basic personal security hygiene. 🌲 Connect with Amber on Threads, Substack, or LinkedIn — you can also check out her pup @JoJotheKeeshond and Scream Club™. 🌴 Catch Casie on Threads, Substack, or LinkedIn (hire her!) — you can also check out her pups @PawsitivePointers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weswearwehadapoint.substack.com
Jun 25

Ep. 18 - Doing the Scary Thing

Episode Summary • Heat, humidity & human chaos: Seattle vs. Florida weather, the need for air conditioning, and why both coasts feel personally attacked by summer. • Horror, Halloween & childhood fears: From Freddy Krueger nightmares to theme‑park haunt season in Orlando, plus how early fears shape adult comfort zones. • Defining your path: How life experiences, advocacy, grief, curiosity, and purpose-driven choices shape who we become—and why doing the scary thing matters. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weswearwehadapoint.substack.com

We’re turning our polos into pods! This is the podcast equivalent of getting a voice memo that starts with “Okay, so listen…” If your brain brilliantly skips ideas mid‑sentence, your friendships feel like home no matter the distance, or maybe you just need two new best friends in this wild world—you’ve found your place. Join us weekly! weswearwehadapoint.substack.com

Creator

Casie Shimansky, Amber Walcker
Years Active

2026
Episodes

25
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Casie Shimansky, Amber Walcker
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We Swear We Had a Point Podcast