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A pod with two friends chatting about life progress, from mental and physical health, goals, and all the things we learn along the way. We talk about nothing and everything and anything in between and the voyage of achieving greater excellence.... maybe e

Maddy Dilyn


    • Jul 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from My Brain Is Exploding!

    “Dandelions Have Never Killed Anyone”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 35:17


    In this episode we learn a little about generational trauma with Dilyn, remember we're not experts we just share what we learn! Miscellany is back! Critical race theory article: https://www.menningerclinic.org/news-resources/how-critical-race-theory-can-help-heal-generational-trauma

    Going To Kindergarten With Pedro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 32:00


    123… Let's talk about boundaries! In this episode Maddy and Dilyn share what they've learned this week and we discuss 10 boundary phrases! Kami Orange Boundary phrase series link : https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRKdjpTX/

    “What happened to them!? Did they Die?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 77:51


    This episode Josh is back as our guest, it's International Epilepsy Day and Dilyn and Josh share their experiences. This episode has everything, dark humor, big news, and of course Maddy mentions Jason Momoa!

    Dysfunctional Unicorns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 46:40


    This episode we learn a few things about executive dysfunction, what not to put in an air fryer, a few more things about the ladies of the bachelor and unicorns!!! Link to Executive Dysfunction article : https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23224-executive-dysfunction

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    The Answer In This Case Is “drank”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 40:49


    We discuss the things we've learned, water drinking hacks, and in Maddy's take, she gives us an introduction to 15 of The Bachelor's women!

    Hot Tub Pod #1: Catch Up With Us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 31:19


    We're BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 7:00


    Whose ready for Season 2?

    Bachelorette Summer Take Finale: Endings, Beginnings & Drugs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 32:35


    We chaotically recap this 3 hr finale of the bachelorette, tears, love, roses, HMM, sneak peak of the new season of the Bachelor! Enjoy our last Podcast episode of the season!

    Bachelorette Summer Take #9 &10 : Bachelorette In The Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 39:52


    We are back and it is a car pod! We get back into all the bachelorette drama! We had so much fun this episode we hope you enjoy listening! Maybe there is Momo (Jason Momoa) news??? Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@gmail.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message

    Bachelorette Summer Take #8: It's Not Farts It's dog snores!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 30:07


    This week we recap “the men tell all”, they tell nothing, Maddy tells a lot!

    Bachelorette Summer Take #6 & #7: So Emotional!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 56:22


    Dilyn and Maddy are finally reunited in person and they are back with a double recap and manage to condense 4hrs of tv into 1 hr! So much has happened! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!

    Bachelorette Summer Take #5:In The Mornin' I'm Makin' Belgian Waffles!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 53:37


    Logan is in no man's land, everyone is leaving Rachel, Gabby is soaking in beer and happy to be here! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message

    Bachelorette Summer Take #4: Never Trust A Guy With Baby Chicks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 40:30


    Listen as we dissect all the drama on this weeks episode of the Bachelorette!!! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybainpod@icloud.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message

    Bachelorette Summer Take #3: “Who Says Three is a Crowd!?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 38:13


    It was sure something! Listen as we struggle to find the words to describe this week's episode of the Bachelorette!

    Bachelorette Summer Take #2: *Alternative w/Background Music*

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 41:42


    *BACKGROUND MUSIC* Dilyn is on vacation! Maddy's Mom Kassy joins her to recap this week episode of The Bachelorette! This week we have big alpha male energy *BARF* lack of chemistry, an abundance of chemistry, zero gravity, parking lot hot tubs and sauce! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy Voice Message us: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message

    Bachelorette Summer Take #2: Sweetie Alpha Males Don't Need to Say They're Alpha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 43:03


    Dilyn is on vacation! Maddy's Mom Kassy joins her to recap this week episode of The Bachelorette! This week we have big alpha male energy *BARF* lack of chemistry, an abundance of chemistry, zero gravity, parking lot hot tubs and sauce! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy Voice Message us: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message

    *Alternative version* The Start of Maddy's Summer Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 68:17


    *Alternative version just means no background music!* News !! Drama !! Clowns !! Roses!! The Bachelors Back Baby and so are we for special summer series!

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    The Start of Maddy's Summer Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 67:12


    News !! Drama !! Clowns !! Roses!! The Bachelors Back Baby and so are we for special summer series!

    The Woman Behind The Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 59:03


    This episode we have Jen, she is a wife, a mother and so much more! We cover a lot of different subjects and get to hear her adorable proposal story!!! Send us your questions, comments, and miscellany! If you would like to be on the podcast, contact us! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message

    Fabulous Gigi and Fabulous Feet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 42:48


    This week has talk of footzones, vagus nerves, and reflexology with Dilyn's mother in law Gigi! www.footzoningbygigi.com Send us your questions, comments, and miscellany! If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, contact us! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message

    It's Jess! Not Jessica!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 66:39


    ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Mentions of disordered eating and fasting in this episode*** Skip to minute mark 18:50 if this talk is not for you! We respect what you need to do for your mental health! On this episode Jess joins us to talk about how her relationship with food was affecting her mental health, her relationship with it now, TikTok and she's got a question for us she was dying to know! Send us your questions, comments, and miscellany! If you would like to be on the podcast, contact us! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy Voice message: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message Sharona's Hill Dance/Walk& Fun Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharonasHill/featured

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    Car Pod #4 She has returned!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 60:57


    Kate is back on the pod this week to tell us all about the course she took to better understand chronic pain! We talk about how much journaling has helped us all in our lives! We share how we are learning to let go and do the work! Kate's Instagram: https://instagram.com/_katherinita_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= The Cure For Chronic Pain Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04MSKMpWvDE0jSRLMimhzZ?si=dYvMf4-iT2yoHOXnmiPGsg Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cure-for-chronic-pain-with-nicole-sachs-lcsw/id1439580309 Nicole Sachs Instagram: https://instagram.com/nicolesachslcsw?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Email us at ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Voice Message link: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link

    Bonus #1 Little Old Ladies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 33:55


    Please enjoy this episode we previously recorded! As I (Maddy) am uploading this episode and writing a description, I realize I don't remember what we talked about (I'm blaming Covid brain) but I know we had a ton of fun and we did talk about Momo! Enjoy guys! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com  or mybrainpod@icloud.com Link to ASAP Culture article: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-growing-burden-of-reply-asap-culture-5222452 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Voice message us: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy

    “Never Give Up Hope No Matter How Dark Things Seem”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 68:33


    Happy Mental Health awareness month! In this weeks episode we talk to our friend Chandler about his mental health and all the things he faces on a daily basis.

    Let The Farts Fly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 61:09


    On this week's episode we talk about our weeks and what we learned and we dive into our unnecessary guilt and how we're handling it, answer - not great! Maddy's take is back with a run down of the 35 Bachelorette contestants, we are excited and boy are they interesting! Of course we answer your burning questions and a miscellany that will revive the dead! Article on unnecessary guilt : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/201506/9-ways-talk-yourself-out-unnecessary-guilt Bachelorette Contestants : https://parade.com/1356202/rose-maura-lorre/bachelorette-contenstants-2022-season-19-gabby-windey-rachel-recchia-cast/ Email us: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Voice Message us : https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy

    "Not Enough Lysol and Alcohol In This World!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 75:58


    Buckle up and come along for the ride! Dilyn yawns, Lucy barks, and Maddy had a mega pint of coffee and is ready to go! We learned a lot of things this week and had so much fun going with the flow recording this episode! Thank you for all your Questions, comments and miscellany this week! Please send us more, we greatly appreciate it! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Voice message us: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy

    Telli... Will You Accept This Rose?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 70:00


    Our guest Telli, shares what she is learning in therapy. How was your week Gary!? Telli also gives us her take on how she would work the system on the crazy world of The Bachelor! Miscellany is back this week! We hope to have Telli's cover of the outro song soon! Stay tuned! Send us your thoughts, questions, comments, miscellany and what you want Maddy's take on!!! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com voice message us at: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy

    Car Pod #3: The Slap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 53:07


    We're back! We hope you enjoy the entertaining chaos that is Dilly and Mads unplugged with no plan! Send us your thoughts, questions, comments, miscellany and what you want Maddy's take on!!! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Voice Message us at: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplodingMy

    Do Rocks Have Feelings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 64:27


    We discuss what we've learned, including the gentle nutrition class we attended, our personality types and we answer some great listener comments!!! Check out Colleen's stufff!!! Instagram : https://instagram.com/no.food.rules?utm_medium=copy_link The SociEATy Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mgsuyJCSB03JkBuaWpTxG?si=Xf3SR6-OSsOnWY893b5AvQ The SociEATy Podcast on Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-socieaty-podcast/id1555103494 Corset Deep Pressure Therapy article : https://lucycorsetry.com/2013/01/17/corsets-as-deep-pressure-therapy-relaxation-for-autism-anxiety-adhd-somatosensory-disorders/ Myers Briggs test : https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Enneagram Test: https://enneagram.bz/en Enneagram Album - Atlas: Enneagram by Sleeping At Last https://open.spotify.com/album/1R3C4VebWmWXFlbTSnnLql?si=jsYBk0uQQfmA2lavY-8oaA Send us your thoughts, questions, comments, miscellany and what you want Maddy's take on!!! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Voice Message us at: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message Follow us on Instagram : https://instagram.com/mybrainpod?utm_medium=copy_link

    She Will Hunt You Down!!! (Not Really)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 62:19


    On this episode we learn a lot about our guest Drew! Dilyn gives her take this week and reviews the movie Turning Red! Maddy gives you a Momo update and We listen to our very first voice messages!!! Check out Drew's Clay Jewelry on Instagram: laikaclaygoods and her Etsy shop: Laika Clay Goods https://www.etsy.com/shop/laikaclaygoods/?load_webview=1&bid=jr52xiI4aOb93kx3TWFPQQQG_F22 Send us your thoughts, questions, comments, miscellany and what you want Maddy's take on! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Voice Message us : https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message Instagram: mybrainpod Twitter: @ExplodingMy

    DST- It's Not A Drug

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 61:28


    Lead poisoning and DST and fat shaming and The Bachelor...Oh my! On this episode we learn a lot, we (mostly Mads) rant and most importantly we have fun! PNAS Article on Lead:https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2118631119 Please send us your thoughts, questions, comments and miscellany! Email: ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Send us voice messages: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message Instagram: mybrainpod Twitter: @ExplodingMy

    Car Pod #2: Coffee, Tiaras and a Mermaid Tail!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 79:39


    On this weeks episode our very good friend Kate joins us on the pod to discuss what we learned this week, the common mistakes made in thinking, and the "Aha Moment" that changed her life! Maddy shares her take on The Bachelor hometown dates! *UGGGH CLAYTON* Email us your questions, comments and miscellany at ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com  Follow us on Instagram: mybrainpod Twitter: @ExplodingMy Send us your voice messages: https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message

    *Long Sigh* With Izik

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 87:43


    On this episode Maddy's LITTLE BROTHER Isaac is our guest. Dilyn learns a lot she didn't know about the siblings as they talk about their differences in personality , and how those differences affect their relationship. Email us your questions, comments and or any miscellany at ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Follow/DM us on Instagram: mybrainpod Tweet us: @ExplodingMy

    Such Fun!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 66:51


    This episode we have a special guest! We talk about our favorite movies, answer some great questions from listeners and Dilyn shares joyous dog news during miscellany! Maddy gives us her take on The Bachelor, she is not impressed. Email us your questions, comments and or any miscellany at ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Follow/DM us on Instagram: mybrainpod Tweet us: @ExplodingMy

    Memories Mended With Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 62:18


    This episode we explore rejection, we all encounter it in our lives, but how do we not let it drag us down? Dilyn is making long island iced teas and informs us there is in fact, no tea. Maddy learns the beautiful art of kintsugi. During Maddy's Take - We all learn, Clayton is not worthy!  Period Power : Rejection : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/75mNRT4iVNOj6Uh3yCZwWE?si=IOrsET8jSEKE8ZllvaHdcQ   Period Power : Rejection : Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/60-rejection/id1545856324?i=1000550508488  Email us your questions, comments or any miscellany at ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com  Follow/DM us on Instagram: mybrainpod  Tweet us: @ExplodingMy 

    The Car Pod #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 52:12


    This week Dilly and Mads are podcasting from the car! Dilyn didn't learn anything this week, or did she? Maddy disappoints Papa! We talk about trauma and other people's opinions. Maddy's Take - Get it together Clayton, ole buddy ,ole pal! Email us your questions, comments and any miscellany at ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com  Follow us on Instagram: mybrainpod Tweet us: @ExplodingMy

    I'm Probably Talking Too Much...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 78:38


    This week Maddy's Take is back BABY! We catch up and have an awesome chat with a great friend about brains, staying on brand, and ADHD. Email us your questions, comments and any miscellany you have for us at ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Follow us on Instagram mybrainpod Tweet us at @ExplodingMy

    "We'll Kill You and Tell God You Died"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 58:59


    This week we have our first guest !!! We get updates on the Football world and the D L on Arron Rodgers maybe a little smelly...

    The Background Noise Is Exploding!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 58:10


    Listen in this week, as Maddy's Grandparents crack us up, Dilyn tells us about her adventure weekend, and the latest going ons in the Bachelor. Spoiler alert * Shanae-nae is Cray-Cray and The Audacity of Cassidy* Email us questions, comments, thoughts, and Miscellany ykwimpod2@gmail.com mybrainpod@icloud.com The Twitter at @ExplodingMy Follow on Instagram - MyBrainPod New Pod music Brought to you by Sidecar Mirror ! Check it out on Spotify and Apple music!

    The Start Of It All

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 18:42


    Our "humble" origin story to see if this is the podcast for your ear time. In this preview we find out microphones cause headaches, Maddy likes the Bachelor and red velvet cupcakes are the best, also we're a little mental. Ok a lot but we're works in progress.  Email us any questions at ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Tweet us @ExplodingMy Instagram mybrainpod

    No Intro No Outro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 48:29


    In this episode Dilyn and Maddy talk about the most entertaining Urgent care trip there ever was. The reasons house calls should come back. Maddy's Take on week one of The Bachelor. Clayton get it together man! Dilyn reads The Miscellany section from the local newspaper. Join us on this fun episode where we are still trying to figure it all out! Please send us your miscellany and we will read it on the next episode. Email us @ ykwimpod2@gmail.com or mybrainpod@icloud.com Tweet us @ExplodingMy Follow us on Instagram mybrainpod Leave us a voicemail https://anchor.fm/maddy-dilyn/message

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