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Thanks, I Needed That
Studies have shown that a 12-minute conversation with a friend can shift your whole mood. Think of this show as exactly that—a comforting check-in between two people who’ve been in each other’s corners forever. Alaina Money-Garman and Steph Wilberding met in college 30 years ago and have been laughing, venting, spiraling, and soothing each other ever since.
Episodes
13 episodes
BONUS EPISODE - Season 1 Giveaway!
We’re launching a community giveaway! 🎉 Two listeners will win an exclusive Thanks, I Needed That SWAG BAG featuring every product from our “Influence Me” segments. Want a chance to win? Hit play on this bonus episode for all the detai...
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Episode 12: We Actually Did This! A Recap of Season One
In this episode, Alaina & Steph recap their first season of the podcast - what they've learned and what they're looking foward to for the future!
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17:38
Episode 11:The Sandwich Generation Squeeze: What Happens When Your Parents Get Older
The Sandwich Generation Squeeze is a season that calls for more compassion than we ever expected—both for our aging parents and for ourselves. We get honest about the tenderness, the uncertainty, and the small moments of joy that surface along ...
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20:32
Episode 10: Start Small, Stay Steady: The Power of Small Habits
They say small hinges swing big doors — and it’s true. The tiniest habits, the ones that barely register, often end up creating the biggest shifts. In this episode, Alaina & Steph talk about the power of small changes: how they build moment...
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19:44
Episode 9:When You Just Need a Little (self) Comfort
Sometimes you just need to comfort yourself — not fix, not hustle, not “self-improve.” Just be kind to the human you are that day. In this episode, Alaina & Steph talk about the art of self-comfort — what it looks like in real life...
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14:17
Episode 8: Too Much for Who, Exactly?
We’ve all been told we’re “too much” at some point—too emotional, too loud, too opinionated, too sparkly. In this episode, Alaina & Steph are calling B.S. on all of it. They talk about where those messages come from, how they shrink us, and...
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14:20
Episode 7: Slow Down & Look Up: Finding Gratitude in Real Life
Life moves fast. Gratitude disappears. We get it. In this episode, Alaina & Steph are talking about the moments that would’ve been missed if they didn’t slow down and look up—and how small pockets of gratitude can shift everything.
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13:41
Episode 6:Boundaries: Easier Said Than Done
Alaina and Steph dive into the art of saying no without spiraling. From awkward conversations to tiny victories, they share how they’re learning to protect their peace, their time, and their sanity—one boundary at a time. Real talk, real laughs...
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Episode 5:Toxic Phrases & How They Sting
In this episode of Thanks, I Needed That, best friends and co-hosts Alaina Money-Garman and Steph Wilberding unpack the phrases we’ve all heard—and maybe even said—that leave a surprising sting. From "must be nice" to the dismissive “g...
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14:21
Episode 4:Everyday Magic - How We Find Joy
In this episode, Alaina and Steph share how they conjure up joy—the big, small, and sometimes ridiculous ways they pull themselves back to happy. From calm baths to the moments that make them giggle for no reason at all, it’s a reminder that jo...
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11:04
Episode 3: When Loneliness Knocks
Loneliness? Yeah, we’ve been there—sometimes with snacks. In this episode, Alaina and Steph talk about what those moments really feel like, how they take care of themselves when they hit, and what actually helps. It’s honest, funny, and a littl...
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14:32
Episode 2: Self-Talk: Money & What People Think About Us
In this episode of Thanks, I Needed That, best friends and co-hosts Alaina Money-Garman and Steph Wilberding dig into the self-talk that shows up around money and how we think others see us. Tune in as they catch themselves in the spir...
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