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by Laura Quick and Claire Fierman
Hosted by Laura Quick and Claire Fierman, “Before You Cut Bangs” is full of hilarious conversations about real life, common and uncommon crises, and possible cosmetic errors that come along with it. Through storytelling and therapeutic wisdom, Claire and Laura share how to NOT fuck up your hair (and life) while walking through similar situations,Produced by Will Lochamy
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- 1 weeks ago41 min
3.28 It IS technically illegal: Psilocybin. But meet our friend Joe
Psilocybin is often labeled a trend, but for many, it is a last resort after years of therapy, sobriety, and unanswered struggles. In this candid episode, we sit down with Joe—28 years sober and a survivor of deep depression and suicidality—to explore what truly shifted his path. Together, we unpack the realities of macro- versus microdosing, deconstruct the intense stigma surrounding psychedelic recovery, and confront why secrecy can impede healing within traditional recovery cultures like A...
- 3 weeks ago29 min
3.27 Doing Chores Naked & Other Things We Don't Admit
What do you do when nobody’s watching? And we’re not talking about your skincare routine. This week on Before You Cut Bangs, we’re confessing the weird, embarrassing, and occasionally unhinged things we do behind closed doors. From naked household chores and questionable pet voices to Claire’s involuntary midnight back-scratching situation, absolutely nobody is safe. But somewhere between the laughter and oversharing, things get a little more vulnerable. Laura admits to a side of herself she ...
- Oct 2, 202627 min
3.26 Are You Accidentally Ruining Your Life? When good habits, healthy routines, and self-improvement go too far.
Optimization is having a moment, though not always in a good way. What starts as a simple Botox touch-up or a timed calendar can quickly devolve into a life that feels like a spreadsheet with a pulse. In this episode, we get honest about the immense pressure to improve everything, exploring how productivity culture creeps into wellness and shopping, and why constant tweaking ultimately leaves us less present in our actual lives. At the same time, we discuss the kinds of optimization that genu...
- Sep 18, 202639 min
3.25 Apparently, We Have To Rescue Ourselves
A possum walks into a house at 2 a.m., and somehow it turns into one of the clearest lessons we’ve had about mental health, self-reliance, and what it actually means to grow up emotionally. We start with Claire’s very real wildlife situation and use it as a springboard into a bigger truth: waiting for someone else to fix your life feels comforting, but it quietly keeps you stuck. We explore the empowering (if initially jarring) idea that you have to "rescue yourself," drawing on Claire's the...
- Sep 4, 202635 min
3.24 Is Addiction Really A Disease??? w/ Keith Fierman (Claire’s Dad) Part 2
Waiting on someone you love to “finally be ready” for addiction help can quietly take over your whole life. Today we sit down with someone who’s lived both sides of it: Keith Fierman, Claire’s dad, who got sober and then built a life around helping families in crisis find the right next step. We get honest about the fear, the hope, and the confusion that shows up when addiction is in the house, and why so many people feel stuck watching the clock. Keith shares pieces of his backstory and the...
- Aug 21, 202647 min
3.23 Is Addiction Really A Disease??? w/ Keith Fierman (Claire’s Dad) Part 1
Waiting on someone you love to “finally be ready” for addiction help can quietly take over your whole life. Today we sit down with someone who’s lived both sides of it: Keith Fierman, Claire’s dad, who got sober and then built a life around helping families in crisis find the right next step. We get honest about the fear, the hope, and the confusion that shows up when addiction is in the house, and why so many people feel stuck watching the clock. Keith shares pieces of his backstory and the...
- Aug 7, 202628 min
3.22 TRAUMA, HURRY & HIDING: three things keeping us from REST. Here’s why.
Life moves fast, but sometimes the real problem isn’t the pace—it’s what we’re trying to outrun. This week, we unpack the hidden cost of constant urgency, why our culture rewards nonstop motion, and how anxiety, comparison, and discomfort keep us reaching for the next distraction instead of finding peace. Laura shares the long wait behind a life-changing "yes," while Claire explains why slowing down can feel so uncomfortable—and so necessary. From practical ways to embrace stillness to one si...
- Jul 24, 202636 min
3.21 Why Do We Freak Out?
Ever get a text that says, "I'm not okay," and suddenly your heart is racing, you're planning a rescue mission, and your brain has already imagined the worst? This week, we unpack why the people we love can send our nervous systems into overdrive. From a surprisingly relatable story about bee stings to the psychology of urgency, we explore why fixing, planning, and over-checking often say more about our own anxiety than the situation in front of us. Claire and Laura break down the difference ...
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Hosted by Laura Quick and Claire Fierman, “Before You Cut Bangs” is full of hilarious conversations about real life, common and uncommon crises, and possible cosmetic errors that come along with it. Through storytelling and therapeutic wisdom, Claire and Laura share how to NOT fuck up your hair (and life) while walking through similar situations,Produced by Will Lochamy
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