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we are NOT the SAME

we are NOT the SAME

By: Heather Gardner and Lacey Joseph
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We Are Not the Same: Join our comedic journey as Bodybuilder Barbie flexes her muscles against Daria’s dry wit! Dive into the hilarity of life’s twists and turns through the eyes of two contrasting besties who prove that different perspectives lead to the best stories. Tune in for laughs, randomness, and a sprinkle of chaos!





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  • Standards Or Control
    Mar 23 2026

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    The fastest way to start a relationship fight is to call a demand a “boundary” and hope nobody notices. We go straight at the question most couples dance around: where’s the real line between having standards and being high maintenance, and when does a “healthy boundary” slide into control?

    We break down the difference in plain language: boundaries are about what we will tolerate and what we will do next, not rules we enforce on another adult. From there, we get into the modern stuff that makes this so confusing: social media boundaries, following exes, Snapchat “secret conversations,” liking other people’s photos, and what it means when a partner won’t post you. We also talk about why feeling hidden can trigger real insecurity, especially if you’ve lived through emotional abuse, cheating, or being treated like someone’s secret.

    Then we move into the gray areas: location sharing for safety versus tracking for reassurance, password access versus phone searches, and how “therapy speak” can be weaponized to justify toxic behavior. Finally, we play High Maintenance Or Healthy Boundaries and argue through daily communication, splitting bills, opposite-sex best friends, and more, with plenty of “it depends” and a few hard no’s.

    If you’ve been wondering whether you’re asking for respect or asking for control, this one will hit. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review. What’s one boundary you refuse to compromise on?

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    45 mins
  • Bring A Gallon Of Milk And Do The Dishes
    Mar 16 2026

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    Foreplay isn’t a single move. It’s the whole build, and when two people define it differently, everything downstream gets tense fast. We start with our usual real-life chaos and a ridiculous milk-as-a-meal moment, then shift into something more vulnerable: a family cancer update, the long drag of court delays, and what it feels like to finally be far enough removed from a bad situation to breathe again.

    From there, we get honest about sex, libido, and why desire can disappear when the environment is wrong. We unpack the core mismatch we see everywhere: many men treat foreplay as physical warm-up, while many women experience arousal as emotional intimacy first, physical touch second. We talk orgasm reality, clitoral stimulation, confidence, and why getting defensive when your partner gives feedback is a guaranteed turn-off. We also call out porn myths and how “camera angles” have nothing to do with actual pleasure, consent, comfort, or connection.

    To make it practical, we play a quick round of “foreplay or fake play” with everyday examples like flirty texts, chores, back rubs that turn into pressure, and what a real date night signals. The big takeaway is simple relationship advice that works: communicate your needs, learn your own body, and actively listen to your partner so desire can grow instead of being demanded. If you like honest conversations about foreplay, sexual desire, emotional connection, and building a healthier sex life, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Imaginary Friends, Real Boobs, Zero Filters
    Mar 9 2026

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    What happens when two best friends ditch the outline and say the quiet parts out loud? We grab a stack of questions and tumble through childhood memories, pop-star crushes, and the bizarre charm of reality TV before landing on the real stuff: effort as love’s currency, the masks we wear around sensitivity, and why resilience is earned in the dark long before it’s praised in the light.

    We get personal about body image and breast implants, separating health questions from cultural noise and choosing comfort without apology. Music debates—shuffle chaos versus curated vibes—turn into a map of compatibility, showing how tiny preferences mirror big relational patterns. We also talk sobriety and the quiet revolution that made mocktails mainstream, celebrating how options create dignity and ease for anyone choosing a different path.

    Along the way we name the needs we usually hide. One of us admits attention matters more than she lets on; the other confesses effort is the deal-breaker she won’t negotiate. We unpack why some compliments never land—being “only” pretty in narrow windows, or feeling like a good mom without a blueprint—and we practice saying the praise we actually believe about each other. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood by your own face, matched someone’s low energy to protect your heart, or wondered whether fame could fit alongside privacy, you’ll hear your echo here.

    Come for the laughs, stay for the honesty, and leave with better questions to ask your favorite person. If this hit home, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs it, and drop us the question you want us to answer next. Your stories make this space work.

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    51 mins
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