Brains Gone Bold Podcast

Hey there! We’re Jeanine and Maria – two curious minds who love to go off-script and talk about everything from leadership to love, and all the messy stuff in between. This show is for anyone who likes to laugh, learn, and maybe even cringe a little (in a good way). Sometimes we’ll make you stop and think. Other times? You’ll be laughing out loud. We don’t have all the answers but we do ask big questions, share real stories, and talk about things people don’t always say out loud. So if you're into deep chats, fun vibes, and real talk, you’re in the right place. Please follow, subscribe, like, and share. You will not want to miss an episode!

Brains Gone Bold Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Brains Gone Bold, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #23

  When Did We Stop Having Fun?

  Aug 19, 202650 minS1

  BGB wants to hear from you! Send us a text! When did being an adult get so serious? After 20 episodes of Brains Gone Bold , Maria and Jeanine take a look back at what this whole podcast experiment has become. What started as two friends thinking, “People might actually enjoy listening to our conversations,” has turned into something neither of them completely expected. They talk about the weirdness of seeing yourself on camera, wanting people to join the conversation, handling disagreement, and realizing that sometimes the quiet people listening are connecting more than you know. Then the conversation lands somewhere unexpected: play. Maria shares that recording the podcast brought out a side of herself she hadn't felt connected to in a while: Playful Maria. That leads to a bigger question. When did adults stop making room for fun just because it's fun? Maybe adventure doesn't have to mean jumping out of a plane. Maybe it's trying a new place, going to a festival, taking a ridiculous adult sleepaway camp trip, or simply doing something that makes you feel a little more like yourself again. There are also roller coasters, margarita afternoons, an accidental “Marie,” a possible podcast breakup, and the realization that maybe Brains Gone Bold has become Maria and Jeanine's own little playground. This one is funny, reflective, and a reminder that life doesn't always have to be so damn serious. Listen in, then ask yourself: Where could you use a little more play?

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  Words, Wardrobes, and Falling Underwear

  Aug 5, 202651 min

  BGB wants to hear from you! Send us a text! Some conversations start with a simple question and somehow end with a story about underwear falling off at a funeral. This is one of those conversations. Maria and Jeanine kick things off with a powerful idea they stumbled across: if someone can't fix something in 30 seconds, should you say anything at all? That simple rule opens the door to a much bigger discussion about kindness, honesty, body image, feedback, and the comments people remember for decades. Along the way, they explore why words matter so much, why good intentions don't always soften the impact, and whether we've forgotten how to communicate with empathy. Then, because this is Brains Gone Bold, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns. They dive into their love of language, debate whether AI is changing the way we write and think, laugh about made-up words, and somehow end up sharing one of the funniest, and most embarrassing, stories you'll ever hear. It's thoughtful. It's hilarious. It's deeply human. If you've ever wondered whether to speak up...or if you've held onto a comment someone made years ago... or if you've questioned what authentic communication looks like in a world full of AI, this episode is for you. Come for the 30-second rule. Stay for the laughs, the honesty, and a conversation that just might make you think a little differently about the words you choose every day. This is that Instagram clip we talked about! Watch here: https://www.instagram.com/reels/C8ey7i7OKGJ/

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  Episode #21

  The Truth About Growing Up Today

  Jul 22, 202641 minS1

  What if the next generation isn't as fragile as we think...what if they're carrying burdens we never had to? This week on Brains Gone Bold , Maria and Jeanine sit down with Jeanine's 19-year-old niece, Katie, for a conversation that neither of us expected to be quite so eye-opening. We asked her what it's really like to grow up in a world where your life is always online, everyone has an opinion, and comparison never seems to take a day off. What followed wasn't a lecture about Gen Z, it was an honest conversation about pressure, loneliness, identity, relationships, and what young adults wish the rest of us understood. One thing Katie said that really sunk in: "Sometimes I don't need you to fix it. I just need you to hear me." That simple sentence changed the direction of the conversation. We talked about social media, dating, body image, confidence, friendships, and the constant pressure to have everything figured out. Along the way, Katie challenged a few assumptions we didn't even realize we were making. This episode isn't about deciding which generation has it harder. It's about what becomes possible when we stop comparing experiences long enough to truly listen to one another. Whether you're raising teenagers, mentoring young adults, or just trying to make sense of the world they're growing up in, we think this conversation will leave you with a little more understanding, and maybe even a little more hope.

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  Episode #20

  BGB: Are We Afraid of Dying or Just Getting Older? A candid conversation about mortality, aging, and the things we can't control.

  Jul 8, 202639 minS1

  What starts as a question about death turns into one of our most honest conversations yet. Are we actually afraid of dying? Or are we afraid of getting older, losing our independence, becoming a burden, or leaving the people we love behind? This week, Maria and Jeanine talk about all of it. They share their very different feelings about death, the experience of losing parents, and what it means to feel like you've truly lived a full life. Along the way, they ask some big questions: Is there ever a point when you're ready to go? Why do we fear aging so much? And why are so many of us chasing younger versions of ourselves? Because this is Brains Gone Bold, the conversation somehow takes a detour into lip fillers, plastic surgery, and our endless habit of comparing ourselves to everyone else. As Jeanine quotes, "Comparison is the thief of joy." And maybe that's true whether we're talking about our looks, our accomplishments, or the amount of time we think we have left. This episode is funny, thoughtful, a little uncomfortable, and deeply human. It might even make you think about what really matters and how you want to spend the time you have. Come for the conversation about death. Stay for the unexpected detour into duck lips. You'll laugh, you'll think, and you may even call someone you love afterward.

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  What Are You Hiding From? Perfectionism, Shame, and the Stories we Tell Ourselves

  Jun 27, 202647 min

  Ever notice how one small moment can make you question everything you believe about yourself? In this episode of Brains Gone Bold , Maria and Jeanine start with a conversation about laughter, work, and showing up as your authentic self. But the discussion quickly turns into something much deeper. Together, they unpack perfectionism, shame, intelligence, vulnerability, and the stories we carry about who we are. Why do some of us feel embarrassed when we don't know something? Why do we work so hard to look competent? And why is it often easier to give grace to everyone else than it is to ourselves? Along the way, Maria shares a surprising realization about a belief she's carried for years, while Jeanine explores why feeling uninformed can hit so close to home. What follows is an honest conversation about self-worth, curiosity, judgment, and the pressure to be "the best" instead of simply being human. One of the biggest takeaways? Sometimes shame isn't loud. Sometimes it shows up as perfectionism, over-preparing, hiding what we don't know, or trying to prove ourselves. And sometimes the stories we've believed about ourselves for years aren't true at all. This episode is thoughtful, funny, surprisingly vulnerable, and packed with those moments that make you stop and think, "Wait... do I do that too?" If you've ever worried about not being enough, not knowing enough, or not measuring up, this conversation is for you. Let's jump in.

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