Brainworms & Tangents Podcast

BONUS EP: Reading Andy Frisella's Birth Chart

Pamela and Keresa — Tue, 19 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Since we’ve been attempting the 75 Hard challenge, we decided to dive into the world of Andy Frisella and learn about the creator of the challenge. What we learned from the stars felt eerily accurate, but let us know what you think!

We’ll be back for the premiere of Season 2 on June 10, with an update on how we did in the 75 Hard Challenge!Mentioned in This Episode:Andy Frisella's Podcast: REAL AF

75 Hard Challenge: https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info

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Why We Hate 75 Hard (& Why We're Doing it Anyway)

Pamela and Keresa — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

We dive into the philosophy behind the 75 Hard challenge and clarify some misconceptions about the rules. So what is this challenge really about? What is the point and why do so many people, including us, attempt it?

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andyfrisella.com

Real AF with Andy Frisella (Podcast)

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My Push-Up Journey

Pamela and Keresa — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

“You can’t do a push-up?!?” What started as a personal challenge for Keresa turned into rabbit holes on everything that goes into a push-up. From the history of calisthenics to human anatomy, this brainworm really took over.

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Mel Robbins Podcast- Episode: Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol (with Dr. Vonda Wright, MD)

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Ditch Your Maps App!

Pamela and Keresa — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Pamela deletes her maps app and tries navigating the old-fashioned way—using MapQuest, street signs, paper maps, and memory instead of GPS. This experiment explores convenience culture, “friction maxxing,” and what happens when we stop relying on technology like Google Maps for everyday navigation.

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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals- Oliver Burkeman

Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture- Kyle Chayka

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Capsule Wardrobe 101: My Project 333 Travel Trial

Pamela and Keresa — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Pamela tests the capsule wardrobe trend by creating a travel capsule for a two-week international trip. Inspired by Project 333 by Courtney Carver, she limits her options, rethinks overpacking, and explores whether fewer clothes actually mean more freedom.

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Project 333-Courtney Carver

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Smartphones: Tools or Traps?

Pamela and Keresa — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Smartphones were designed to connect us—but somewhere along the way, they started taking over our attention, our time, and our real-life relationships.

In this episode, we talk about screen time, doomscrolling, digital detoxes, and how to start using technology as a tool instead of letting it use you. If you’ve been feeling stuck in the scroll, this is your reminder to reconnect with your curiosity, creativity, and the life happening off your phone.

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Ashley Embers Podcast- Episode: They're stealing our sleep and getting rich from it

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Unpacking Dental Shame with ADHD

Pamela and Keresa — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

No one likes the dentist, but for people with ADHD, it can bring on a different type of feeling: dental shame. In this episode, we share our own experience with our dental health in hopes that you feel less alone in the dental shame spiral.

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Can You Learn to Sing?

Pamela and Keresa — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

There’s so many moments where singing brings us together. So what happens if you can’t carry a tune to save your life? In today’s episode, Pamela embarks on a self-taught singing journey, so that you, too, might be inspired try something that you’re just not that good at.

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NPR Life Kit: How to Bring Down the House at Karaoke

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How Fantasy Football Took Over My Life

Pamela and Keresa — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Keresa joining a fantasy football league turned into a lesson about connection and community. This episode contains mostly correct football facts and reasons why you should always take the opportunity to learn something new!

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What I Learned by Asking Reddit for Appearance Advice

Pamela and Keresa — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Why did I willingly post my face on Reddit? In this episode, Pamela explains why she decided to open herself up to feedback on the internet. We discuss what we can learn from others' perceptions and dive into different beauty trends.

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Decluttering with ADHD: Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Pamela and Keresa — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This week, we are spiraling about clutter and discuss our 300-item declutter challenge. We talk through what actually counts as decluttering, why daily goals didn’t work, and how guilt, sentimentality, and half-finished projects make it so hard to let things go. This is an episode all about clearing space—both in your home and in your brain.

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The Wrapped-ification of Everything

Pamela and Keresa — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Every app has a “wrapped” now, so we had to ask: why are we so obsessed with stats? We talk about the year-in-review trend, which data actually matters, and what we wish we could track instead. In this episode, we dive into tangents about time, attention, and noticing your life before it flies by.

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Welcome to Brainworms & Tangents: What is a Brainworm?

Pamela and Keresa — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

In our first episode, we define what we mean by a “brainworm”: the persistent ideas, impulses, and hyperfixations that won’t leave our heads — and how one of them led us to start this podcast. We talk ADHD, friendship, body doubling, and why we’re choosing action over perfection (wired headphones included).

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