Everything in moderation with educated consumerism. This week we dive into the health effects of caffeine and our own personal experiences with caffeine, stimulants, sugars, and sedatives. We cover how dark chocolate and even ice cream can have caffeine along with where else it’s hiding that you might not expect. Show notes CREDITS Hosts: Jocelyn H…

We spend a great part of our lives living in the future, sometimes in the past, but very rarely in the present. This year taught us a great deal of how important it is to live in the present moment. We spend this episode taking a trip down memory lane of what this year really meant and how much we learned, grew, fought, cried, laughed, and explored…

⚠️ NSFW ⚠️This week we play trivia and mad libs, holiday style. We are really testing our limits on these trivia questions and spicing up the Mad Libs. We’re we naughty or nice for this episode? Show notes CREDITS Hosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa Bonenfant Senior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa Bonenfant Senior Editor: Jocelyn Huftalen Music: …

Your Presence is Enough! The holidays are stressful, so we discuss a variety of ways to navigate them. We know the holidays aren’t easy, but we wanted to make sure to put a few things in your self-care tool belt to get through. Show notes CREDITS Hosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa Bonenfant Senior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa Bonenfant Senior…

⚠️NSFW⚠️ This week we get chaotic with the word association, but holiday edition. The words range from daddy to EL Fudge. We talk about holiday traditions, favorite cookies, and Zac Efron as Lord Farquaad. Show notes CREDITS Hosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa Bonenfant Senior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa Bonenfant Senior Editor: Jocelyn Hufta…

⚠️NSFW⚠️ Season 3 kickoff and what better way to come back than a competitive draft. We choose our favorite things of the Holidays and Winter in this episode. We cover everything from holiday traditions to winter wonderlands. Show notes CREDITS Hosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa Bonenfant Senior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa Bonenfant Senior E…

Two Some - the game that will test your relationships to its end. Do you really know your friends, family, or significant other? Find out how much we know about each other on this week's episode where we decided to play Two Some instead of Diving In Deep. Show notes CREDITS Hosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa Bonenfant Senior Producers: Jocelyn Huftal…

Alyssa and I talk about the impact that emotionally draining people have had on us. While also playing devils advocate for those that feel like they are the emotionally draining person. We share tips for both of you and truly take the time to unpack some of our past experiences in the hopes that it helps you feel validated, heard, and hopefully a b…

When nostalgia takes over and the paranormal doesn’t feel so scary. This week we tell all the spooky stories Alyssa has been planning all year for us. Join us as we read from Scary Stories To Tell In the Dark by Alvin Schwartz. Show notes CREDITS Hosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa Bonenfant Senior Producers: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa Bonenfant Senior…

As we get closer to Halloween we became more curious about it, so what better way to get curious than podcast research. This week we talk all of our favorite Halloween Origin Stories, some spooky, some not so spooky. Join us as we try to make Halloween last! Show notes CREDITS Hosts: Jocelyn Huftalen & Alyssa Bonenfant Senior Producers: Jocelyn Huf…

⚠️ NSFW ⚠️ Get ready to pumpkin spice something and we are not talking about lattes. Alyssa took her inspirations from Ashnikko’s Pumpkin Spice This P*ssy yearly song and man oh man did she run with it. From dirty puns to terrible costumes, join us for the chaos this week. If there’s a deeper conversation or any topic you want us to cover, let us k…

We’re beyond happy fall is in full swing. The weather, the apple orchards, and the spooky ambience in the air! This week we decided to take our usual Seasonal Episode and give it a shake up. We did a live recording at our favorite apple orchard. If you haven’t gone yet, go get your fresh apples, they are PERFECTLY in season right now. This week’s e…

⚠️ Blood ⚠️ LET’S GET SPOOKY! Fall is officially here in New England with 40 degree nights and 70 degree days. October is in FULL swing and we are feeling the fall/halloween vibes. Come play Would You Rather and MadLibs Spooky Edition with us. We debate vampires, candy, and childhood horrors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

Financial freedom felt so far away for the first half of the year. Like we discussed in this episode it felt super unattainable. Here we are in Month 10 of the year and our lives have taken a huge turn for the betterment of our finances. With new finances also came new planning. You can tell we are excited about this taboo topic because it means a …

This week's episode is all about having fun, questioning our futures, and playing out hypothetical situations. We take the 16 Personalities test to see how we really stack up. There are parts of this personality test that felt SCARILY accurate and other parts that felt off. Join us for this fun deep dive into our own personalities. LINKS 16 Persona…

We get into all the horrifying side effects of birth control that we’ve experienced in the past and still experience now. With a look into reality, not what we choose to hear and acknowledge on a daily basis. Instagram: tablestalks.podcast Twitter: tabletalks_pod TikTok: tabletalks.podcast Instagram: jocelynstacia.co Instagram: alyssalynne12 Hosted…

How much weight do titles hold? Which titles do you allow yourself to be called? What titles have you chosen for yourself? Why are titles so important? This week we discuss the importance of titles and social “norms.” Show Notes As we spoke of Queens and Kings today we want to offer our deepest condolences to England at this time. We know this is a…

⚠️Death/Addiction⚠️ This week we talk about how to journal, where to get started and what to do if you aren’t the biggest pen to paper person. We not only give journal prompts, but we also discuss them too. This lets you see a more fun side of what it’s like to incorporate others into your journaling. Journaling doesn’t have to be a soul journey, i…

⚠️SA, Incest, Self-Harm, Death⚠️ We play a new game dealer's choice. Where one of us gets to choose a topic to discuss and the other shows up without notes and to discuss freely. Jocelyn’s dealer's choice was SPICY. With everything happening in the news with women's rights, Jocelyn finally decided this topic was just what was needed to start dealer…

⚠️ Death ⚠️ Dark, fearful, and rather creepy origins stories of our favorite childhood nursery rhymes. They are darker than you think. LINKS Humpty Dumpty Rhyme Three Blind Mice Ba Ba Black Sheep Link 1 Ba Ba Black Sheep Link 2 Rub-a-dub-dub Link 1 Rub-a-dub-dub Link 2 Eenie Meenie Miney Moe Jack and Jill Rock - a -by baby Instagram: tablestalks.po…

⚠️DEATH⚠️ This episode we really pushed each other outside of our comfort zones. We are certainly creatures of habit, now more than ever, so this episode gave us a chance to step outside of that and learn a bit more about each other. These episodes are some of our favorites and we hope they are yours too! Instagram: tablestalks.podcast Twitter: tab…

*NSFW* Lots a laugh, a little cat meow, and so much more. This episode is the last of the sex series. We talk about Kama Sutra, communication, kinks, fetishes, and just about everything in-between. LINKS Links to help the monarch butterflies https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/ways-you-can-help-save-the-monarch-butterfly/ https://www.nwf.org…

This week we talk about celibacy, abstinence, lack of intimacy and sex. Topics that get a snobby nose response when brought up in conversation and we're here to change that. Follow along as we unpack what this all is and offer our tips and personal experience along the way. Instagram: tablestalks.podcast Twitter: tabletalks_pod TikTok: tabletalks.p…

*NSFW*Alyssa has been thinking about relationship dynamics and all the different things that encompasses. These two ask so many questions and are really open about their understanding of relationships. Join them as they dive in deep about the different types, their own personal relationships, and how much they want to understand more. Instagram: ta…

NSFW - The deeper convo duo talk about a new type of relationship list. Want, Will, Won’t. This list helps you to get personal with yourself, your partner and those around you in a way that helps cultivate a safe, pleasurable, and exciting experience for everyone. LINKS Instagram: tablestalks.podcast TikTok: tabletalks.podcast Instagram: jocelynsta…

*NSFW* - This week Jocelyn and Alyssa talk openly about self-love and not in the way that you might be thinking. Self-love is referring to masturbation, all the right toys, and experimentation. Join them to see what they recommend, genuine conversation, and a safe space between them. Instagram: tablestalks.podcast Twitter: tabletalks_pod TikTok: ta…

Casual, calm, and cruel seasonal episode. We talk about the Villain Era TikTok trend that everyone is ready to have this summer and a few of our favorite summer activities. Join us for a chillin with your shades on kind of episode. LINKS Resources for donations to Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone Forever National Park Service You can support Y…

⚠️NSFW⚠️ What does the first time feel like? Well Jocelyn and Alyssa deep dive in this episode into kissing styles, first times, personal experiences and so much more. Covering everything from the type of kisser they are to the type of condoms to use. LINKS: Yuka App Kissing Style Quiz 7 Kissing Styles You might Encounter 7 Types of Kisses and Thei…

The Art of Persuasion is something to master before dating, so join us this week as we talk about flirting styles, sexting, fetishes and everything in-between. This series is fun, flirty, and kind of raunchy at times, so join us for dirty jokes, laughter and a little education as always. Links: 10 Tips for Sexting What is Sexting? The Key to Flirti…

!!TRIGGER WARNING!! We discuss SA and Trafficking in this episode. What’s the difference between Dating Apps and In-person? Well we’re here to tell you there is a difference even if Dating Apps eventually lead to in-person. The way it all starts sets your relationship up differently and we’ll talk about that in this episode. Sharing stories, giving…

This week Jocelyn and Alyssa talk about attraction, everything from types of attractions to turn ons and turn offs. They share tid bits of their own personal attractions as well as how they figured out what they were attracted to. Links: Love Actually - Havard Study Types of Attraction - Very Well Mind Show Notes: Instagram: tablestalks.podcast Twi…

!!HEADPHONE USER WARNING!! - This episode sparks us up, but also helps us dive deep into our own subconscious about how we personally handle fear and failure. We talk about all types of fears and failures and the coping mechanisms we have used to overcome them. Links What is the Fear of Failure? 8 Tips to Overcome Failure What is the Fear of Succes…

Jocelyn and Alyssa mix it up a little this week with a fun light topic, the Color Quiz. This quiz shares with you your general disposition about where you are at in your life! They both took the quiz, but about 6 months apart, so join them on this interesting look into their lives and how they are currently viewing them! The link for the quiz is in…

!! Trigger Warning !! This episode discusses eating disorders and sexual assault. Alyssa and Jocelyn discuss their struggles with gaining confidence, holding confidence, and also recognize that confidence comes from conquering some of your biggest insecurities. LINKS 10 signs article - https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/10-signs-you-think-too-much-and-w…

Jocelyn and Alyssa explore the overthinker brain and what that really means to them. They share insights into how to cope, analysis paralysis, and how being an overthinker has shown up in their personal relationships. LINKS 10 signs article - https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/10-signs-you-think-too-much-and-what-you-can-do-about-it.html Advantages arti…

!!Trigger Warning!! This episode discusses death. Also headphone users beware this episode gets loud because they get excited. Jocelyn and Alyssa get heated about topics that are just that, hot and spicy opinions that are controversial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Por Alyssa, Jocelyn Stacia

After a much needed break the duo is back with their seasonal quarterly episode to start off season two. As Spring is already in full swing they talk about their favorite activities and spring things! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Por Alyssa, Jocelyn Stacia

This episode is self explanatory. Diving deep by playing We Are Not Strangers brings up thoughts of what our futures would look like, will look like, and what our younger selves thought. With so many laughs and tears, this episode is filled with love and the all encompassing deep conversations you love so much. LINKS Instagram: tablestalks.podcast …

Jocelyn and Alyssa talk about changes and improvements that they would like to see in corporate America. This includes everything from accommodations to reviews and raises to modernized work environments to the length of the work week. Show notes: Accommodations Good work/life balance Flexible schedules & hours Morning person vs. Night owl Remote /…

The dynamic duo get to talk about all things work life balance including a 5 step process to achieve work life balance, how to balance yourself at work and at home, and tips for maintaining the balance. 5 Step Process What is currently causing me stress? How did that feel? Angry, sad, energized? Is working long hours really worth cutting back on fa…

Jocelyn just started hearing back from jobs so Alyssa and her dive into talking about how to get prepared for an interview. They cover how to cope with nerves, job interview questions, and share personal stories about their previous experience with interviewing for jobs. Time stamps 3:43 to 17:18 - How to Cope with Nerves 17:18 to 22: 20 - Dress Co…

This week Jocelyn and Alyssa get into the nitty gritty of having resume work. They discuss how to update, what to update, the difference between modern and traditional, and what all the corporate jargon you need to catch the eyes of the employers. Do’s Contact Information - phone number and an email Work Experience and Achievements - your title, yo…

In the current market and the spirit of new beginnings Alyssa and Jocelyn dive into a very relevant topic, job requirements. Alyssa brings what to look for in a job while Jocelyn gives you what a job requires of you. What to look for in a job? Wage Pointers Location Part-time vs Full-time Benefits Scope of work Company history and brand Culture Wha…

Jocelyn finally picks a word for 2022. The pair dive into discussing what the 5 areas of personal growth are along with how they have each grown within these areas, together and separately. The 5 Parts to Personal Growth Mental Growth - Changing and growing your mindset. Social Growth - Communication skills in relationships, with yourself, and with…

Alyssa takes Jocelyn’s advice and picks a word for 2022. Then they dive into some of their worst dates that they have experienced while also giving good dating advice. Rules for Dating Rule #1: Stay on the platform Rule #2: Know your shots Angel Shot Neat - Signals the bartender will arrange for you to be escorted to your car safely. Angle Shot wit…

Jocelyn walks Alyssa through what getting into the flo really means and all the ins and outs of a proper diet, sleeping, exercising, and basic maintenance recommended. Alyssa’s takeaway Phase 1: Extrovert Prepare for Battle Phase 2: Goal Attaining Phase 3: Self - Care and Maintenance Phase 4: Hibernation Instagram: tablestalks.podcast Twitter: tabl…

Jocelyn and Alyssa talk about what kind of headspace they were in through their formative high school and early college days. How it shaped them, and how they can’t sprinkle their fun dust on anyone else until the other person is ready. Tune in to see what all this fun dust talk is about every Monday at 5pm! Instagram: tablestalks.podcast Twitter: …

Listen to Jocelyn and Alyssa’s read you their favorite Christmas Stories! Take a Mouse to the Movies How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Polar Express Instagram: tablestalks.podcast Twitter: tabletalks_pod TikTok: tabletalks.podcast Instagram: jocelynstacia.co Instagram: alyssalynne12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Jocelyn and Alyssa do a lighthearted episode of giving you a deeper insight into who they are, their interests, hobbies, and even their star signs. Lots of laughs, plenty of inspiration, and the yin and yang vibe you all love. LINKS Instagram: jocelynstacia.co Instagram: alyssalynne12 Instagram: tablestalks.podcast Twitter: tabletalks_pod TikTok: t…

Jocelyn and Alyssa do their usual quarterly episode, but this time about the holidays and everything winter to do. They discuss everything from family traditions to New Year's words and wishes. Join them this week for a laid back fun conversation about ALL things holidays! LINKS Amazon Smile Toys for Tots Operation Christmas Child Instagram: jocely…