My Cousin Across the Street

The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but between awkward dinner table conversations, old family dynamics, and packed schedules, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. In this episode of MyCousinPod, we're diving into real talk about holiday stress, handling family drama, and protecting your peace.

We break down how to set healthy boundaries with loved ones without starting a feud, how to manage expectations around gatherings, and ways to prioritize yourself when things get chaotic.

In this episode, we talk about: Dealing with nosy questions and tense holiday dinner conversations How to set realistic boundaries with family members Avoiding holiday burnout and protecting your mental health Knowing when to step back, say "no," or take a breather

What's your go-to strategy for dealing with family drama during the holidays?

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The holidays don’t have to break the bank. In this episode of MyCousinPod, we’re breaking down practical budget hacks to survive Thanks-mas without racking up holiday debt. From stress-free Thanksgiving dinner tips to smart Christmas gift-saving strategies, here’s how to celebrate without going broke!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Surviving Thanks-mas on a Budget

01:45 - The Hidden Costs of the Holiday Season

05:20 - Thanksgiving Meal Prep & Grocery Hacks

10:15 - How to Gift Generously Without Overspending

16:40 - Budgeting Boundaries with Friends and Family

22:30 - Final Thoughts & Holiday Wrap-Up

What’s your best tip for saving money around the holidays? Drop your favorite budget hack in the comments below!

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Spooky Season Shenanigans | Episode 14

It's the most wonderful time of the year... SPOOKY SEASON! 🎃👻 In this episode, the cousins are back to dish about ALL things Halloween — from costume planning (Ghostbusters? Big Lebowski? Cousin Eddie?!) to surviving haunted corn mazes with chainsaw-wielding maniacs. We're talking horror movie recs (old school vs. new school), the true crime stories that inspired your favorite scary movies, and why you should ALWAYS trust your gut when it comes to people. Plus: DIY Halloween decor on a budget, the 7-Eleven gas app that's literally changing lives, why moving right before the holidays is a nightmare of its own, and a very important debate about Alani flavors. Oh, and somebody's son may or may not have gotten outed by a bestie's kid at a haunted house. 🤦‍♀️

Grab a cookie (crunchy, from a casserole dish, obviously) and some caldo, and join us for the spookiest, silliest, most chaotic episode yet!

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Grab your trusty pillowcase and hold on to your candy stash—it’s time for Episode 13 of MyCousinPod! 🎃🍬

From the golden era of trick-or-treating with literal pillowcases stuffed to the brim, to surviving the classic D.A.R.E. school assemblies, we're taking a hilarious walk down memory lane straight into a full-blown sugar coma. Expect laugh-out-loud childhood nostalgia, cousin banter, off-the-wall tangents, and everything in between.

If you grew up trading candy like currency or remember the pure chaos of school in the '80s and '90s, this episode is for you!

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Welcome back to another episode of MyCousinPod! In this episode, we dive into spooky season topics, spiritual encounters, and how our intuition speaks to us. From seeing angel numbers and saging new homes to departed loved ones and pets visiting us in vivid dreams, we share our most personal spiritual experiences. Along the way, we take our classic cousin tangents—moving chaos, childhood memories, making menudo, and honoring family traditions during Día de los Muertos.

Grab your coffee (or your bean water), settle in, and hang out with us!

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TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 – Clumsy moments & catching up
• 02:24 – Moving exhaustion & learning to let go of clutter
• 08:49 – Laundromat struggles & appliance shopping
• 15:12 – Fighting off colds & childhood immune systems
• 19:42 – The perfect coffee routine & cozy season drinks
• 25:28 – Angel numbers, gut intuition, and spiritual signs
• 29:15 – When pets and loved ones visit in our dreams
• 32:00 – Saging our spaces & clearing stagnant energy
• 34:18 – Día de los Muertos traditions & family ofrendas
• 39:15 – Childhood recipes: shredded beef, comfort meals & stretching dinners
• 48:38 – Creepy places, eerie basements & unexplainable energy
• 01:08:04 – A dream that gave peace & spiritual validation
• 01:17:05 – Menudo cravings, batch cooking & wrapping up

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In this episode of MyCousinPod, we’re diving into the cultural phenomenon of "Disney Adults" and asking the real question: did growing up in the Gen X / 90s Disney Renaissance era create the ultimate Disney obsession? From classic animated nostalgia and theme park culture to the generational shift in fandom, join us as we break it all down with our usual cousin banter, laughs, and honest takes.

 

Grab a snack, get cozy, and let us know in the comments: Are you a Disney adult, or do you think the nostalgia went too far? 👇

 

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome Back & Catching Up with the Cousins

02:30 – What Exactly is a "Disney Adult"?

08:15 – Growing Up in the 80s & 90s Disney Era

16:40 – The Power of Nostalgia: Movies, Merch & Millennial Fandom

25:10 – Theme Park Obsession & Disney Vacations as Adults

33:45 – Gen X Parenting & Passing the Disney Torch

41:20 – Guilty Pleasures & Unpopular Disney Opinions

48:15 – Final Thoughts & Cousin Advice of the Week

 

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Welcome back to another episode of My Cousin Across the Street! Grab your drink, get comfortable, and kick back with your favorite cousins as we get all the way real.

In this episode, we’re diving into the heavy, the hilarious, and everything in between. We open up about navigating grief, dealing with the lasting impact of absent fathers, breaking generational cycles, and what it’s really like transitioning into parenting adult kids. From honest life lessons to our usual unfiltered banter, this is a heart-to-heart conversation you don’t want to miss. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, leave a comment, and share this with your favorite cousin!

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome Back, Cousins! / Catching Up

12:30 – Navigating Grief & Life’s Transitions

24:10 – The Impact of Absent Dads & Healing Generational Trauma

38:45 – The Shift: Raising & Supporting Adult Kids

55:20 – Setting Boundaries & Breaking the Cycle

1:12:05 – Words of Wisdom & Episode Wrap-Up

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In this episode of MyCousinPod, we’re taking a deep dive into our core memories! We kick things off with a trip down memory lane to 6th-grade camp—the first time away from home, the "great outdoors," and all those awkward, middle-school moments. Then, we pivot to the bittersweet vibes of Grad Night, reflecting on that final hurrah before high school ended. But it’s not all nostalgia—we’re also getting into some real talk about "the death of reading." Why does it feel so much harder to pick up a book these days? We explore our changing relationship with stories and how technology is shifting how we spend our free time. Plus, we touch on: The transition of sixth graders to middle school campuses Our favorite 90s brands (shoutout to dELiA*s and Esprit!) The evolution of social-emotional learning in schools today Whether you're here for the 90s throwbacks or the honest reflections, there’s a little something for everyone in this episode!

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