ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Sandy and Kristy open by venting about compulsive liars, arguing honesty is easier and warning that habitual lying destroys trust when real help is needed. Sandy says she’s “dead inside” over Christmas, describing a flower-shop ordering fiasco where a sales rep added unwanted holiday inventory, leaving her stuck with hard-to-return ornaments and pricey resin items; she plans to give ornaments away with purchases while her staff sets up décor. They discuss gift shopping, holiday anxiety from childhood drama, and easing stress by changing traditions, being flexible on celebration dates, and focusing on low-drama family gatherings and games. Kristy adds asthma and severe allergies worsened by drought and notes cruises as the only place her symptoms vanish. They share true-crime updates: the “Horse” case has confirmed animal bones, with ongoing testing of adipocere and theories about a chemical drum; they also discuss the Lindsay Clancy mistrial controversy involving an allegedly recorded call. They criticize cancel culture over Freddy Krueger and cover Collin Gosselin’s claims of abuse and institutionalization, his book, and allegations that Kate interfered with his military plans, plus briefly mention 7 Little Johnstons family conflict. They reflect on parenting, overstimulation, changing approaches as grandparents, then invite listener emails and topic suggestions.
