
114 episodes

Sugar and Spikes Desiree Wiercyski
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5.0 • 19 Ratings
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A business focused podcast with a mental health twist developed for content creators, business leaders, side hustlers, and anyone who has so many passions, ideas, and interests, that doesn’t want to lock themselves into doing or being just one thing. Hosted by 2 gals with 5 grad degrees.
Sugar and Spikes is your chance to be a fly on the wall and listen to (mostly) unedited conversations between two best friends and rising professionals trying to make it all happen, sometimes (often) dropping the ball, then navigating the emotions, feelings, and consequences when that happens. Each week we’ll talk about managing mental health in the grand cyclone that is work, life, kids, pets, family, friends, the (seemingly) unending stress that comes with failure, success, and all the lessons in between.
Sugar and Spikes is a podcast for anyone who is sick and tired of the stress, pretense, and nonsense that comes with perpetual positivity, hustle culture, and everything else the world throws at us.
Dr. Tammy, (PsyD) is a wife, mom of three children, dog mom of three more, a full-time clinical psychologist, and accidental entrepreneur seeking to make mental health more accessible.
Dez, (MS, MBA) lives and breathes content creation in both small business and side hustle life. With her pups beside her, martini in hand, and loving husband helping along the way she hopes to break down walls and create ways for business leaders to develop authentic connection and community.
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Can You Just... Not? Boundaries and Self-Care in Times of Crisis
As each day goes by, we are all living in a world that gets weirder, more confusing, and infinitely more stressful. And, boundaries during this time are much more than staying six feet apart. As our new reality sets in, we all need to begin to understand what that means for our personal and professional relationships.
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Why is Karen Yelling at Me While I Buy My Chicken Nuggets?
In the second quarantine induced episode, Dez and Tammy look at why we’re all reacting the way we are and how to manage those reactions so you can maybe get out of this situation with your relationships and professional obligations semi-intact. Because, let’s be real, nothing is going back to normal.
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Well That Escalated Quickly...
Back from an unexpected hiatus for an unexpected episode, Dez and Tammy talk about coping skills to navigate some of the most unexpected circumstances ever. For so many who work as entrepreneurs or in small businesses, times feel uncertain and stressful AF—more than any of us can remember. Here are a few things you can do to get through it.
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Unexpected Outcomes and What To Do Next
This episode is for anyone who has left a meeting, ended a project, or been in a situation where you felt like it couldn’t have gone worse. After all, sometimes things don’t go according to plan, and sometimes they go worse than you could even imagine. What do you do then? As a followup to the previous episode, Dez and Tammy chat through Tammy’s experience with a large work presentation that went a direction absolutely no one saw coming. We break down the process of how to get through the initial shock, how to process emotions, and how to manage negative outcomes in a professional way that can pave the road for future growth.
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Passion Projects and Public Speaking: When You Care So Much It’s Scary
Whether you have a corporate gig, are an entrepreneur, or some combination of the two, there will come a time when a project comes up that you care deeply about; and for as exciting as that is, it can also feel too big and terrifying. This week, Dez and Tammy talk about walking through that process and how to navigate the difficult thoughts and emotions that can come along even when something is positive.
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Surprises, Life Changes, and Embracing It All
This week, Dez and Tammy welcome a special surprise guest, and Dez drops a surprise on everyone about a very big life change happening and you won’t believe their reactions. In this episode we’re covering how to know when you’re ready to make a big change, things to think about, and how to jump in because in many cases it will never be the right time, but it may just be perfect.
Customer Reviews
Necessary & Needed
I love the honesty this podcast gives! It brings up important conversations that we need to have with each other and with ourselves. It makes you feel less guilty and less alone. Thank you, ladies!
Love the host!
I am always on the lookout for female fronted podcasts and this didn’t disappoint! Can’t wait to go back through past Episodes!
Great Podcast
Love this podcast! Perfect for any ambitious go getter gal!