Two In The Morning

"Time has passed, but not a lot has changed." Michael revisits his and Mia's conversation on gratitude (check out "You Should Be Grateful ... But Should We!?") as some rush to celebrate the return to normal. It's been a minute but don't worry, because it is Two In The Morning and it's time to talk. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

Mia just graduated. Michael was a senior in college studying poli sci. And our two favorite friends got together to record the first-ever episode of Two in The Morning. It's a blast from the past with Michael and Mia as they explore if you can be too mindful to the point of destruction. It's Two in The Morning and it's time to talk. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

What do you do when you have a crush and is it okay to be selfish? Mia Brabham has some sage wisdom for her best friend Michael Galfetti on how to navigate his crush, while Michael tells Mia to indulge herself a little bit, even if it is "selfish." This is quintessential Two in the Morning best friend chatter. Get ready sleepyheads because it is time to talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

What is the difference between a bend and a break in a relationship and how important is it to apologize when you know you're wrong? Mia Brabham and Michael Galfetti take turns doling out facts on one of the most informative episodes in the history of Two in The Morning. Take out your notebooks, talk back to us, and get in our DMs. It is Two in The Morning and time to talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

Is settling a bad thing, and when it comes to settling, would you choose brains, a body, or a kind heart? You might be surprised by Mia Brabham and Michael Galfetti's responses to these questions. Whether you've got a hottie with a body, a smartie-pants, a nice guy, or some insane combination of all three, get ready for a fun conversation about what we would settle for. It is Two in The Morning and it is time to talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

Are you a dreamer or a realist? And should we say yes (or no) more often? Dreams meet reality in this episode where Mia Brabham and Michael Galfetti discuss growing up and out-growing their childhood dreams as well as Shonda Rhimes' "Year of Yes," and the power of saying yes — or no! Do you think we live in a culture of yes or a culture of no right now? You may be surprised by Michael's and Mia's responses. Welcome back to Two in the Morning, it is time to talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

What is your subconscious trying to tell you, and what are you most afraid of? We’re not talking about spiders or heights – we’re talking about our deepest, darkest fears for ourselves and our lifetimes. Mia Brabham and Michael Galfetti are discussing what *literally* keeps them up at night, and how that sometimes manifest in their dreams, too. Fear seems to be a motivating factor in all of our lives — so how do we address it and live with it? In a funny and strangely spooky episode, it’s also the most vulnerable and deep yet. Beware of emotions… and sleep paralysis?! It’s Two In The Morning, and the mothership has landed! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

Is the best way to create change with a megaphone or in gentle side conversations? And why does being called ambitious leave such a bad taste in our mouths — or does it and should it? Mia Brabham and Michael Galfetti talk about how people are perceived when they demand a lot from life, and ponder the most effective way to make a difference. Should we approach nonsense by asking questions and treading lightly? Or shut it down with a strong stance? Is it best to treat conflict as a delicate conversation, or a stage to stand on? Michael and Mia also reveal the dirty deets on who is getting their PhD from an accredited university *LOL*, how we're taking "throwaway days," and our greatest (and naughtiest) vaccine dreams. It's Two In The Morning, and it's time to talk, baby! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

How much do you make, and is “gratefulness” weaponized against us in our careers to keep us small and “in our place”? Mia Brabham and Michael Galfetti discuss why we are so uncomfortable talking about money and how context (freelancing vs. salaried) matters. Michael tells stories about his experience in PR while Mia reflects on her time in LA and how working in entertainment is exploitative. Why do people say we should be grateful when we ask for more? When sOmE PeOpLE tell us to be grateful, do they really mean “shut up”? Open up your spreadsheets, because it is Two In The Morning and it’s time to talk. Hang with Two In The Morning: https://www.instagram.com/twointhemorningpodcast/ https://twitter.com/twointhemornpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twointhemorningpodcast Find Mia: https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulymia/ https://twitter.com/hotmessmia bymiabrabham.com Find Michael: https://www.instagram.com/spaghettigalfetti/ https://twitter.com/spaghetigalfeti --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

Is it okay to date your friend's ex and what qualifies someone as "rich" in today's world? In this week's episode, Mia Brabham explores the ethics and nuances of girl code violations, and Michael Galfetti ponders the politics of wealth. Is Mia trying to stand in the way of love? Michael wants to know: are you rich, are you not rich, or are you lying about it? It's a big week for morals, from friendship to finance. Money talks, but apparently, so do your decisions when it comes to what you're willing to sacrifice for lust and love. Phew. We don't have all the answers, but we always have each other. It is Two In The Morning and time to talk! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

Can people change? Do you feel like you're different versions of yourself with different people? Mia Brabham and Michael Galfetti — much like a very famous pop star — have used their time away to reflect on who they actually are when the lights go down. Michael reflects on what it means to be a person capable of changing and Mia wants to know if we're just a reflection of our surroundings, much like a mirrorball. What parts of yourself are non-negotiable, what pieces of you naturally change over time, and how much does our environment shape who we are? Who would have thought miss Taylor Alison Swift's "folklore" concert documentary would have inspired all of THIS! It is season two of Two In The Morning, and it's time to talk! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

Should we still listen to songs that are problematic? How will we remember things in the digital age? Have you ever been singing along and then thought … wait, that ain’t right? Us too! This week your hosts consider the past and wonder how we will be remembered in the digital age. It’s Two In The Morning and it’s time to talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

Marrying your high school sweetheart is cute, but does everybody deserve to be a little bit of a hoe? While one of our hosts considers risking it all, the other returns to their Catholic roots and asks what is sacred to you? You'll have to listen to figure out who is playing the devil and who is the angel on your shoulder this week. It's Two In The Morning, and it's time to talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

Can you be friends with someone you fundamentally disagree with? And what broke you in 2020? Mia Brabham and Michael Galfetti unpack ALL of the emotions and hurt this year has thrown at us — from friends and family who aren’t on the same page to the moments we least expected. There will be tears. It's Two In The Morning, and it's time to talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

Should you post "receipts" of problematic behavior online? Is it okay to cut people out of your life, and if so, how? Mia Brabham and Michael Galfetti discuss the pros and cons of posting screenshots, videos, and digital receipts of a negative exchange online, as well as the tactics you can use to cut negativity and toxicity out of your life. You heard right — we're getting tactical this week and you don't want to miss it. It's Two In The Morning, and it's time to talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

Do you still have hope? And are there bad people, or just people who do bad things? Mia Brabham and Michael Galfetti aren't pulling punches in the first episode of Two In The Morning. Michael reflects on the post-Obama world and everything that has changed, while Mia reconsiders a visit to Thomas Jefferson's home-slash-plantation and wonders what is forgivable versus what is not, and if some people are just bad. How do we remember historical figures and continue to keep hope? It's Two In The Morning, and it's time to talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support

Mia Brabham and Michael Galfetti are two best friends who have decided to come together at two in the morning to discuss the questions that keep us up at night. Why 2 a.m.? Because that is when the chatter of the world ceases to distract us and we're left alone to think. Without one another knowing what it is prior to the show, Michael and Mia each bring a specific question and take turns exploring the universal qualities of their shared and differing desires, queries, and passions as human beings. It's two in the morning, and it's time to talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twointhemorning/support