Oldish

It's out with the old and in with the new!  It's spring cleaning for the Oldish crew, and Sharna has been a busy bee throwing away old stuff, purging, and organizing. However, she admits she is starting to feel overwhelmed, and the garage alone raised her cortisol levels! The trio discusses helpful ways and hacks to keep your space organized.  Brian, Randy, and Sharna are also saying farewell to the podcast's first season! The trio looks back on some of the show's funniest, most profound, and most meaningful moments. Plus, they share their unexpected feelings about doing the podcast and express their excitement for the upcoming second season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian, Sharna, and Randy are back to tackle the most complicated and misunderstood organ in our system . . . our brains.  Best-selling author and Neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf joins the trio to discuss the difference between mind vs. brain, how you can use your mind to live your best life, and her belief that certain mental health diseases, such as anxiety, depression, and addiction, are not actually diseases. She explains what they are, why you shouldn't try to fix all your problems with medication, and embracing intrusive thoughts to get to the root cause of the problem.  Plus, Brian opens up about the stroke-like symptoms he went through that had him feeling like a prisoner in his own body and re-learning how to walk and talk again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharna is back from Australia and talking about her time down under, including her experience traveling on a 16-hour flight with a toddler, reconnecting with family, and revealing that going back home really made her long for the Aussie lifestyle she grew up with and wishes she could raise Zane there. That leads to the trio discussing how some partners might take those words personally and feel insufficient. Randy has a great perspective on pausing to listen to your partner and suspending personalization.  Plus, the trio has an old-ish discussion on AI, a Vegemite debate, and a lesson on sausage sizzles! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy and Brian are back with singer, actress, and now author Lucy Walsh!  Lucy opens up about her past, including the struggles of growing up with her famous father, Eagles singer Joe Walsh, finding herself after enduring a decades-long abusive relationship, and the trio talks about the signs of a narcissist to look out for.  Plus, Lucy discusses how her grandparents' love story and reconnecting with familial roots inspired her new book, "Remember Me As Human," which is out March 12th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian, Sharna, and Randy are continuing their conversation with an old(ish) friend, Shannen Doherty!  They're sharing their thoughts on cancel culture, women's rights, social media, oldish conversations and more! Shannen is also sharing where she is on her cancer journey, how to embrace your own strength, and Brian even gets emotional talking about Shannen's dark humor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian, Sharna, and Randy are back with special guest Shannen Doherty!  Talk about catching up with old(ish) friends! So many memories, fun stories, and revelations are exchanged, like Brian and Shannen admitting they had a brief fling after 90210!! They share all the details, including why it didn't work out.  Plus, after not seeing each other for over 20 years, Randy and Shannen have much to catch up on, including reminiscing about their wrestling matches at his family's home and her "freakish" strength (yes, she was the winner) and Randy confesses she was his first celebrity crush! Shannen also opens up about her complicated relationship with Randy's dad, Aaron Spelling, including a story that shocks him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who says a woman needs kids to be happy and fulfilled? A lot of people! But there are more and more women who are choosing to be childless by choice.  Bestselling author Ruby Warrington joins Brian, Sharna, and Randy to talk about her choice to not have children, the stigma of childlessness, and her journey to empower other women to not feel guilty or pressured to make a decision they can't take back.  The trio also chats with Ruby about the "sober curious" movement she started, including why she began to question her relationship with alcohol even though she didn't have a drinking problem. Plus, Randy opens up about why he started drinking heavily at a young age and how his relationship with alcohol changed as he got older. Ruby's books, "Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise of an Unsung Sisterhood," and "Sober Curious" are available now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy has a new practice for everyone, "acting like an alien."  You heard right! Randy encourages his clients to approach everything as though they have never experienced it before to create a new sense of curiosity! He explains the benefits of this new practice, and Brian and Sharna reveal how they have done similar exercises that help them be present and mindful of their surroundings! Sharna also opens up about the new sport she is tackling and the frustrations of learning a new skill, and the trio dives into a watery dilemma. What do you do when you want to shower with your significant other, but one likes scalding hot water, and the other likes lukewarm?! Is there a good way to compromise? Either way, this episode will leave you feeling refreshed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, Brian, Sharna, and Randy go there!  Jaiya, the award-winning Sexologist, best-selling author, and founder of The Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough, joins the trio to talk about the importance of having adult conversations about sex, how to reignite the spark in a long-term relationship, and the many different ways to be intimate with a partner that frankly blew the trio away, no pun intended.  Plus, Randy, Sharna, and Brian talk about their own sexual journeys as well as some of their taboo experiences, and yes, they took the Erotic Blueprint Quiz! Jaiya guides them through their results, including what it all means, how to use this newfound knowledge, and other fun suggestions that have the trio blushing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know the feeling of tackling something new . . . only to have nerves threaten to overcome you. Some folks are better than others at masking their anxiety, but it doesn't mean it's not there!  Brian, Sharna, and Randy have been at their crafts for a while, but all three admit they still work to overcome nervousness. They have stories, tips, and why nerves are a good thing! Their discussion leads them down surprising paths, including a deep dive into Jim Carrey's storied career, his ability to make others laugh while masking depression, and his courage in sharing his journey to help others.  Plus, the trio chats about when to push or let your kids quit extracurricular activities, real-life skills they wish schools were teaching, and Randy's hilarious "oldish" moment of the week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian, Sharna, and Randy are back with a great discussion about spiritual energy, the afterlife, and tapping into your innate abilities.  The trio is joined by psychic medium and spiritual guide Travis Holp, who has done thousands of readings worldwide, including one for Sharna. She opens up about the experience and how it affected her.  Plus, Travis shares his fascinating journey to becoming a medium, understanding energy, and being open to receiving messages, and he also shares stories that give the trio literal goosebumps!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a parent, you want to shield your kids from getting hurt, but does that cause more damage in the long run?  Sharna reveals how she is working on teaching Zane to be fearless in the hopes that it will empower him to be brave enough to try new things!  The trio also discusses what they do to help create core memories with their kids, what they hope for their future, and a bit of an oldish moment for Brian and Sharna . . . how and why they almost missed their flight recently!  Plus, all three are shocked at some of the songs turning 20 years old this year . . . they have thoughts and fun memories they share! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian, Sharna, and Randy are back with Tony Horton to answer all your fitness questions!  Knowing where and how to start your fitness journey can be overwhelming, but Tony shares his wisdom with the trio, including his number one tip: food! Yes, Tony reveals it all starts with nutrition, how you should fuel your body, the variety of exercises you should be trying, and tips on remaining consistent and accountable. Plus, Tony talks about his new program centered on helping women get in shape while tracking their hormones. This new program allows women to do what feels right for their bodies, depending on their life stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.