We’re back for summer! Both back in the state and back with episodes. Hear all about Emily’s recent travels, our thoughts on some recent tv shows, books, and music. We rehash a bit of our buckle up/in debate. Plus, #freebritney and so much more. Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] and we will discuss on a future episode. Leave us a review and follow us on Instagram! @ emjewen @ alyssabenzick @ floralcouchconversations...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 103
February, the month of love, black history, and a new episode of Floral Couch Conversations! Check out some of our favorites over the last month as well as hear some fun stories along the way. Join us! https://www.lutunjispalate.com
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 102
WE ARE BACK! This months episode we talk about some of our favorites. We catch you up on where we were over the break, the future of the floral couch, and so much more. Join us! https://partakefoods.com
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 101
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! On this episode, which happens to be our 100thepisode, we chat all about fall. We made a trip to our local Trader Joes and taste tested some of their fall specialty items. Tune in to hear what you need, and what you can pass on, for this year’s Halloween festivities! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club bo...
Oct 21, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 100
This week we catch up on life, including being ready for fall. We chat a bit about movies we’ve watched, get caught up with Reba, and even take a fun quiz. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel Cargle. Have questions? Send it to us at ...
Sep 21, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 99
This week we switch up our Dear Petal Peeps segment again by answering questions from our dear friends on reddit. We discuss some gems from r/AmItheAsshole including choosing a son’s girlfriend over your own son, refusing to attend your best friends baby shower, embarrassing punishments, and more. Plus, we chat about a few gendered items we have seen recently in stores and our thoughts on them. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society...
Sep 08, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 98
This week we catch up on house buying, road trips, and our least favorite foods. We also get into some “good trouble”. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel Cargle. Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] an...
Aug 24, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 97
It’s Book Club week! We start by discussing the The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and dive into all things Hollywood and secrets. We then talk about our bonus book club pick, the documentary 13th. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris + Do The Work 30 day course by Rachel ...
Aug 17, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 96
This week we catch up on the happenings including visiting underwater towns, poisonings, house selling, weddings, COVID, and more. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid + 13th(a documentary available on Netflix). Have questions? Send it to us at floral...
Aug 10, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 95
This week we switch up our Dear Petal Peeps segment by answering questions from our dear friends on reddit. We discuss some gems from r/realationship_advice and r/AmItheAsshole. We chat about ruining a kids birthday party, pronunciation police, some relationship drama, plus a “poopy” roommate. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book....
Aug 04, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 94
This week we try to redeem ourselves with more quizzes. Plus, we chat about the sellers’ market, TSwifts surprise album drop, and so much more. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid + 13th(a documentary available on Netflix). Have questions? Send it to...
Jul 28, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 93
This week we went there. Where is there you ask? Tune in as we are joined by good friend, Maya, to cover everything from Reiki, empaths, 90s tv shows, corona divorces, and so much more. Plus, you get some amazing samples of our beautiful singing. Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 92
It’s Book Club week! We start by discussing the June book club book Red, White & Royal Blue and dive into all things royal. We then talk about our bonus book club book How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. Next month’s picks are The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid...
Jul 13, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 91
This week we catch up on what we have been up to since our state has reopened. We catch up on some tik tok trends as well as other viral happenings, and so much more. Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book club book. In addition, we are open to feedback in our effort to continue to grow. Our June book club book is Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey...
Jun 29, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 90
This week we have a very special guest, our friend Kyle. We chat about his relationship with art throughout his life, dive into his fashion and music influences, and so much more. Plus, follow him to see some exciting upcoming projects, including the new idea that came up while recording. Follow Kyle: @klenz_art @g.krabbenhoft (future Kyle) Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each mont...
Jun 22, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 89
This week we begin with discussing what we have been up to, like going to the dentist, as things in our state are reopening. Then we dive into the movie Hidden Figures – what we loved, what we learned, what we realized, and more. Plus, we chat a little on some recent podcast listening and our journey with speaking up against racism. Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along ...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 88
It’s Book Club week! We start by discussing the May book club book The Wrong End of the Table: A Mostly Comic Memoir of a Muslim American Woman Just Trying to Fit in. We then talk about our bonus book club book White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin DiAngelo. Join us! Note that in an effort to continue to do the work to confront racism in ourselves and society, we are committing to discussing one related resource each month along with our normal book clu...
Jun 09, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 87
This week on the floral couch, we're catching up again. We chat about the positive things that have come from quarantine, then we dive into talk about, well, a little of everything. We chat Elon Musk, Lord of the Rings, Mensa, tiktok and much more. Join us! Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] and we will discuss on a future episode. Our May book club book is The Wrong End of the Table: A Mostly Comic Memoir of a Muslim Arab American Woman Just Trying to Fit in by ...
May 19, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 86
This week on the floral couch, we're catching up. We start off by seeing how our quarantine opinions stack up against the rest of the world. Then we do a deep dive into the tv shows that we’ve been binging lately. Join us! Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] and we will discuss on a future episode. Our May book club book is The Wrong End of the Table: A Mostly Comic Memoir of a Muslim Arab American Woman Just Trying to Fit in by Ayser Salman. https://www.amazon.co...
May 12, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 85
It’s Book Club week! We catch up on our lives, including Emily’s birthday, then jump right in to discussing our April book club pick, More than Words by Jill Santopolo. Plus, hear what’s made us smile recently. Join us! Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] and we will discuss on a future episode. Our May book club book is The Wrong End of the Table: A Mostly Comic Memoir of a Muslim Arab American Woman Just Trying to Fit in by Ayser Salman. https://www.amazon.com/W...
May 04, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 84
This week on the floral couch, we're answering your quarantine related questions. We give some ideas on what to do with your extra time, how to set boundaries with quarantine roommates, and how to handle quarantining alone. Plus, we give you some recommendations on things we have been loving lately – books, music, you name it. Finally, we wrap up with some laughs. Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] and we will discuss on a future episode. Our April book club book...
Apr 27, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 83
This week on the floral couch, we are joined by Michaela and Airion, owners of Dungeon Strength and Conditioning. We discuss their own experiences with fitness, their individual journeys to becoming coaches, and the path to becoming owners of a boutique gym. Plus, they provide some great advice for staying motivated during the pandemic and so much more. Join us! https://www.facebook.com/dungeonstrength/ https://www.dungeonstrength.com/ Have questions? Send it to us at floralcouchconversations@gm...
Apr 20, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 82
This week on the floral couch, we are joined by Scott Hanson, one of Alyssa’s former teachers. We discuss his journey to teaching, being aware of signs, and the power of positivity, especially during the pandemic. Plus, we chat about his recent viral video and so much more. Join us! Viral video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS5vvuToj74 Please consider donating to help provide more people with Enchroma glasses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sp7m4-color-blind-glasses Have questions? Send it to us ...
Apr 13, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 81
This week on the floral couch, we are joined by our friend Angie. We discuss her college decision making process, her journey to professorship including some of her interesting research, the ins and outs of academia, and more. Plus, we chat about some of her exciting next steps. Follow Angie @food.plants.books Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] and we will discuss on a future episode. Our April book club book is More Than Words by Jill Santapolo. (Picked by our v...
Apr 06, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 80
It’s Book Club week! We chat about our new quarantine hobbies then jump right in to discussing our March book club pick, The Girl They Left Behind by Roxanne Veletzos. Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] and we will discuss on a future episode. Our April book club book is More Than Words by Jill Santapolo. (Picked by our very own Emily!) https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Words-Jill-Santopolo/dp/0735218307 Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @...
Mar 30, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 79
This week on the floral couch, we are joined by our friend Brandon aka Cal. We discuss his journey to Minnesota, his path to a religious order, and his calling to be his true self. Oh, and who can forget the flamingoes? Tune in for all that and so much more. https://tcgmc.org/ Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] and we will discuss on a future episode. Our March book club book is The Girl They Left Behind by Roxanne Veletzos. https://www.amazon.com/Girl-They-Left-...
Mar 23, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 78
This week on the floral couch, we are breaking down some of our favorites from this season. We discuss the tv shows, books, music, and movies that we have been loving lately. Let us know what you have been enjoying! Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] and we will discuss on a future episode. Our March book club book is The Girl They Left Behind by Roxanne Veletzos. https://www.amazon.com/Girl-They-Left-Behind-Novel/dp/1501187686 Please leave us a review! Follow us...
Mar 16, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 77
This week on the floral couch, we are joined by our friend Bridgette. We discuss her work as a guidance counselor, her journey to motherhood, her foster care experience, and so much more. Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] and we will discuss on a future episode. Our March book club book is The Girl They Left Behind by Roxanne Veletzos. https://www.amazon.com/Girl-They-Left-Behind-Novel/dp/1501187686 Please leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram! @emjewen @aly...
Mar 09, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 76
It’s Book Club week! Join us and special guest, Jamie, as we discuss our January book club pick, The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick, and our February book club pick, Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan. Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] and we will discuss on a future episode. Our March book club book is The Girl They Left Behind by Roxanne Veletzos. https://www.amazon.com/Girl-They-Left-Behind-Novel/dp/1501187686 Please leave us a review! Follow us on I...
Mar 02, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 75
This week on the floral couch, we are catching up on our favorite articles. We discuss how it pays to read the fine print, a MN daylight savings time update, synesthesia, the longest NCAA women’s hockey game ever, and of course some reality tv updates. Plus, we end with a dose of wholesome. Pop into our DM’s and let us know your thoughts! https://synesthesia.me/see-your-name Have questions? Send it to us at [email protected] and we will discuss on a future episode. Our February ...
Feb 24, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 74
