Art of Classiness

EP60: Am I the Asshole? Exes, In-Laws & Boundaries (or the Lack Thereof)

Workplace drama is the gift that keeps on giving — especially when it involves fake firings, stolen lunches, and managers who ghost their own shifts. In this Am I the Asshole? episode, Robin and Deborah tackle four wild Reddit stories that test boundaries, petty revenge, and the fine line between self-protection and selfishness.
From a teen barista’s hilarious customer takedown to a boss offering a tough choice after a no-show fiasco, we’ll unpack the psychology, debate the judgments, and share why these tales hit so close to home.
Episodes like this remind us: Classy doesn’t mean perfect — it means owning your moves, even the messy ones.
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Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

EP59: Actually… No: The Things We're Ditching in 2026 for More Peace & Energy

As we close out 2025 and step boldly into 2026, Robin and Deborah are finally saying “Actually… no” to everything that no longer serves them. In our late 30s and 40s, classiness isn’t about doing more — it’s about discernment, peace, and the best energy ROI we’ve ever had.
From romanticizing burnout to uncomfortable fashion trends, financial shame to one-sided friendships, and exhausting travel to guilt-driven obligations, we’re lovingly releasing the hustle, the pressure, and the things that drain us. Instead, we’re embracing consistency, comfort, values-based choices, deeper connections, and slower, richer experiences.
This isn’t shade — it’s refinement. Join us for a cozy, empowering conversation about what we’re leaving behind… and the peaceful, aligned life we’re welcoming instead.
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Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com
Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

EP58: Imposter Syndrome Is My Toxic Bestie (And I’m Finally Done)

We were promised “you can have it all” …and now we’re terrified someone’s going to find out we’re faking it.
In this raw, funny, zero-BS episode, Robin and Deborah drag imposter syndrome out of the workplace and into the places it really lives: the getting-ready mirror, the group chat, and even your relationships.
From the millennial meltdown that birthed it to the friendship antidotes that actually work, we’re calling out the lies, sharing the scripts, and proving you’re not a fraud — you’re just a woman in 2025.
If you’ve ever heart-reacted to your friend’s win because you had nothing “good enough” to say, this one’s going to feel like group therapy.
Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness
Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com
Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

EP57: 3 Friendship Getaways to Cure the Winter Blues

January is the emotional hangover nobody prepares you for. One minute it’s lights, cookies, and full calendars—and the next it’s gray skies, low energy, and the quiet realization that your friendships have gone into hibernation.
In this episode, we unpack why winter hits our mood and our relationships so hard—and why running away with your friends might actually be science-backed self-care, not avoidance. From the post-holiday slump and Seasonal Affective Disorder peaks, to the very real reason social activity drops nearly 40% in January, we break down what’s happening in your brain, your body, and your group chats.
Then we give you three winter friendship trips that actually work:• The do-nothing cabin weekend that resets your nervous system• The opposite-season escape that jump-starts your serotonin• The dark-sky desert trip that turns silence into clarity
We talk enforced boredom, no cell service as luxury, why shared novelty boosts serotonin faster than solo travel, and why winter is the one season where intimacy beats productivity.
Plus, the one controversial rule that makes all three trips successful—and why winter mirrors a “new moon” season for women: lower light, inward energy, and a powerful invitation to reset with the people who know your history.
If winter makes you feel flat, disconnected, or quietly lonely, this episode is your permission slip to outsmart the season—and choose closeness on purpose.
Because winter doesn’t have to steal your joy or your friendships. You just have to meet it differently.
 
Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness
Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com
Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

EP56: AITA: Workplace Chaos Edition

Workplace drama is the gift that keeps on giving — especially when it involves fake firings, stolen lunches, and managers who ghost their own shifts. In this Am I the Asshole? episode, Robin and Deborah tackle four wild Reddit stories that test boundaries, petty revenge, and the fine line between self-protection and selfishness.
From a teen barista’s hilarious customer takedown to a boss offering a tough choice after a no-show fiasco, we’ll unpack the psychology, debate the judgments, and share why these tales hit so close to home.
Episodes like this remind us: Classy doesn’t mean perfect — it means owning your moves, even the messy ones.
 
AITA for pretending to get fired when customers get a temper with me?
 
AITA for locking the office fridge after someone kept stealing my lunch?
 
AITA for telling my co-worker her kids are none of my business?
 
AITA for telling an employee she can choose between demotion or termination?
[UPDATE] AITA for telling an employee she can choose between demotion or termination?
 
Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness
Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com
Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

EP55: Friendsgiving Rules 2025: The Class or Crass Debate You Need Right Now

Thanksgiving is here — which means food, feelings, and some very questionable etiquette choices. In this special holiday edition of The Art of Classiness, we’re putting your favorite friendships on trial with Class or Crass: Thanksgiving Edition.
We’re breaking down the most chaotic, relatable, and debate-worthy holiday dilemmas, including:The friend who publicly critiques your cookingThe emotional hijacker who derails the gratitude circleThe host who charges a fee for the mealThe friend who brings their own tupperware for leftovers without having contributed anything themselves The no-show RSVPer, and more!
Are these harmless holiday quirks… or friendship crimes? We’re digging into intention, boundaries, and the messy psychology behind why holiday gatherings bring out the best — and worst — in people.
Grab your plate, take a seat at the table, and let’s settle once and for all: Is it classy… or crass?
Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com
Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

EP54: The TV That Raised Us: The Midlife Crisis Show Every Millennial Can Relate To

Friendship without flirtation? Revolutionary, apparently.In this week’s episode, Robin and Deborah dive into Platonic — the millennial masterpiece that finally proves men and women can be friends without the Ross-and-Rachel tension. They unpack why Platonic hits so close to home for every adult still figuring out who they are, even after “having it all.”
We explore:
Why Platonic is the millennial friendship mirror we didn’t know we needed
Emotional labor, codependency, and why Sylvia’s burnout feels too real
How the show nails the “midlife adolescence” so many of us quietly feel
It’s raw, funny, and just the right amount of existential.
Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassinessSubmit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com
Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

EP53: High-Functioning Depression: The 4 Lies You’re Telling Yourself

You’re killing it on the outside — promotions, plans, polished vibes — but inside, you’re whispering lies like “I’m fine” and “I can handle it alone.”
In this eye-opening episode, Robin and Deborah bust the 4 lies that fuel high-functioning depression, the hidden struggle of the woman who never lets the mask slip.
We’ll explore:
Why “functioning” doesn’t mean “fixed”
The busy badge, the isolation trap, and the superwoman myth
Scripts to challenge these lies in real time
How friendship can be the mirror that shatters the illusion
Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassinessSubmit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.comQuick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

EP52: Misplaced Loyalties and Betrayal.... Who’s the Asshole?

This week, Robin and Deborah dive into the gray area between loyalty and boundaries with a friendship-themed Am I The Asshole? episode. From an ex turned wedding host to a birthday betrayal, these stories test what it really means to be a “classy” friend when things get complicated.
Stories We'll Cover:
The best friend uninvited from a wedding—but still asked to host it
When caring turns into controlling: telling your best friend to break up
Road rage, recklessness, and the line between calling out vs. showing up
A birthday dinner ditched for a date—where do priorities lie?
Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassinessSubmit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.comQuick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

EP51: Haunted Friendships: When People Vanish Without a Goodbye

Today, we’re reading real life ghost stories from friends who have been left on read, felt abandoned, and even one from the ghost themselves!
Not all ghosts live in haunted houses. Some live in old text threads, quiet friend circles, and the unanswered “Hey, are we good?” messages. In this episode of The Art of Classiness, we’re sharing Friendship Ghost Stories—the emotional disappearances no one warns you about. We’ll be reading real life ghost stories from friends who have been left on read, felt abandoned, and even one from the ghost themselves!
We explore:
The Soft Fade — when someone slowly pulls away
The Vanishing Act — when everything seems fine, then they’re gone
I’m Not Dead, Just Done — the intentional goodbye
Ghosts With Regret — when someone who left wants back in
Why does ghosting hurt so much? Can you end a friendship without cruelty? Should you respond when a ghost returns? And is closure something we get… or something we choose?
Join us around the campfire. This one might bring up some feelings. 👻
Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness
Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com
Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!