bestie approved

<p>Mama, let’s research wind and find out where it comes from! bestie approved became a science podcast this week and we healed from the trauma of wind being one of the things we simply don’t understand. Travis is hanging out with his podcast friend and science bestie, Dr. Jeff Zurek, to help us finally get to the bottom of this mystery.</p><p></p><p>Then we said mama, let’s research some more and unpacked how wind is related to climate change and how important it is for us to do something about that!</p><p> </p><p>🎙️ share bestie approved with your messiest friend. 🤩 rate and review the pod wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎧 from Indy to wherever you are, we love you! ❤️</p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Jeff</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bestieapproved.com/guests/jeff-zurek/">learn more about Jeff</a></li><li>listen to Whimsical Wavelengths <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pod.link/1768858286">anywhere podcasts are available</a></li><li>@whimsicallambda.bsky.social on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/whimsicallambda.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> </li><li>whimsical.wavelengths on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/whimsical.wavelengths">Instagram</a></li><li>Whimsical Wavelengths on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ceyc9Vc5i/">Facebook</a></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Travis &amp; Emma</strong></p><ul><li>Check out the bestie approved website:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://bestieapproved.com"> bestieapproved.com</a></li><li>all of our social media:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/travisandemma"> bestie approved Linktree</a></li><li>email us: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li></ul><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bestieapproved.com/wind-with-jeff/">Travis FINALLY learns about wind with a literal scientist.</a> © 2025 by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bestieapproved.com/about/">Travis &amp; Emma</a> is licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC BY 4.0</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>References</strong></p><ul><li>“Bill Nye The Science Guy on Wind.” 2009. YouTube. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/uBqohRu2RRk?si=wz0hRU4Ihv486kvw">https://youtu.be/uBqohRu2RRk?si=wz0hRU4Ihv486kvw</a>.</li><li>Oxford University Press. 1926. “wind, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more.” Oxford English Dictionary. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.oed.com/dictionary/wind_n1">https://www.oed.com/dictionary/wind_n1</a>.</li></ul>

<p>Travis is hanging out with his cousin, Taylor, again this week for more tales from the hell that is being a teacher in 2025 and a full reality roundup where we unpack Taylor’s first experience with the Real Housewives ever!</p><p></p><p><strong>this week, we get into:</strong></p><ul><li>Taylor looking for deeper meaning literally anywhere and everywhere</li><li>Taylor’s leadership experience in the most unlikely organization</li><li>updates from this week in teaching</li><li>Travis’s week from hell</li><li>a very special reality roundup where Taylor shares her thoughts from her first Real Housewives experience, followed by a deep dive into Season 1, Episode 9 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC): “Hip Hop &amp; Heartbreak”</li></ul><p></p><p>Share bestie approved with your messiest friend. Rate and review the pod wherever you listen to podcasts. From Indy to wherever you are, we love you! ❤️</p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Travis &amp; Emma (and Taylor)</strong></p><ul><li>WE FINALLY HAVE A WEBSITE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://bestieapproved.com">bestieapproved.com</a></li><li>all of our social media: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/travisandemma">bestie approved</a></li><li>email us: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>finding meaning and purpose with the president of the Corbin Bleu fan club. © 2025 by Travis &amp; Emma is licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/">CC BY-ND 4.0.</a></p>

<p>This week, Travis is hanging out with Amy Dickens to talk about why adults desperately need more play, more aliveness, and more FUN. We dig into burnout, healing, nervous system regulation, and the tiny habits that can change everything. Grab your copy of Amy’s book, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4jpyYj2"><em>101 Ways to Spread Joy</em></a>, and let’s get to work and spread some joy!</p><p><strong>connect with Amy</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4jpyYj2">Click here to order your copy</a> of <em>101 Ways to Spread Joy</em>!</li><li>Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: <strong>@theamydickens</strong></li><li>Amy’s website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.livejoyfullyou.com">livejoyfullyou.com</a></li><li>Listen to Joyfully You <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pod.link/1727864750">wherever you get podcasts</a>!</li><li>find out more about Amy <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bestieapproved.com/guests/amy-dickens/">here</a></li></ul><p><strong>connect with Travs &amp; Emma</strong></p><ul><li>WE FINALLY HAVE A WEBSITE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://bestieapproved.com">bestieapproved.com</a></li><li>all of our social media: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/travisandemma">bestie approved</a></li><li>email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li></ul><p>Share bestie approved with your messiest friend. Rate and review the pod wherever you listen to podcasts. From Indy to wherever you are, we love you! ❤️</p><p></p><p></p><p>let your inner child go for a hot girl walk with Amy Dickens. © 2025 by Travis &amp; Emma is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/</a></p>

<p>Emma is officially on baby-watch, so Travis’ cousin Taylor jumps in for a collab episode that turns into a chaotic-but-wholesome catch-up: current hyperfixations, teacher life in 2025, AI in the classroom, and a group rant about men…in public spaces.</p><p>Share bestie approved with your messiest friend. Rate and review the pod wherever you listen to podcasts. From Indy to wherever you are, we love you! ❤️</p><p><strong>Connect with us</strong></p><ul><li>WE FINALLY HAVE A WEBSITE! <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://bestieapproved.com">bestieapproved.com</a> </li><li>All of our social media:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/travisandemma"> bestie approved</a></li><li>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li></ul>

<p>This week, Emma shares a pregnancy update, Travis tries to take down a pyramid scheme on TikTok Live, and they both spiral over seed oils. For reality roundup, we get into a full breakdown of <em>Real Housewives of Salt Lake City</em> Season 1, Episode 8 (Hot Tub Confessions).</p><p>Share bestie approved with your messiest friend. Rate and review the pod wherever you listen to podcasts. From Indy to wherever you are, we love you! ❤️</p><p><strong>Connect with us</strong></p><ul><li>WE FINALLY HAVE A WEBSITE! <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://bestieapproved.com">bestieapproved.com</a></li><li>All of our social media:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/travisandemma"> bestie approved</a></li><li>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li></ul>