You just bought a muffin. Now you’re being asked to tip 30%. Are you a monster if you say no? Or just broke like the rest of us? Today on Mic & Mind, we dig into the madness of tipping culture one awkward iPad spin at a time. #therapy #tipping #tipflation #servers #starbucks #botox #hotel #podcast #relationship #tips #waiter #hair #massage #subway #jerseymikes #buffet #vegas #bartender

Today on Mic and Mind, we dive into the furry side of family life talking cats, dogs, and everything in between. Whether you’re Team Cat, Team Dog, or just thinking about bringing a pet into the mix, we’re breaking down what it really means to add a four legged friend to your household. Are pets like kids? (Spoiler: kinda.) From latenight barking to litter box drama to unconditional love, we unpack the emotional, practical, and hilarious sides of living with animals.

If you’ve ever considered adopting or have strong feelings about which species rules the house this episode’s for you. 🐶🐱

You’ve gained weight.

Three little words that can crush someone or completely change a relationship. After COVID, a lot of us stopped prioritizing ourselves. The stress. The burnout. The emotional eating. And now… the mirror feels different, the intimacy feels distant, and no one’s saying a word.

In this episode of Mic & Mind, we’re diving into one of the hardest conversations in relationships: what happens when your partner gains weight, and you don’t know how or if you should bring it up. Is it ever okay to say something? What if you’re the one who feels self-conscious, and you’re scared they notice?

We talk the shame, the silence, the emotional weight (literally and figuratively), and how to reconnect when body image is getting in the way of everything else.