Raised Feral: Cows, Barbies & Bad Ideas

“The cows are out, the girls to the office.” That sentence pretty much sums up the kind of childhood we’re unpacking, with all the chaos, pride, and comedy that comes with growing up in a big family where work comes first and stories last forever. Ivy is out this week, so Scarlett is joined by Mary Jane for a hilarious, honest ride through farm life memories, sibling dynamics, and the kind of small town upbringing you can’t make up.  We get into the real stuff behind the funny: what it does to you when you grow up chasing cattle, fixing fences, detasseling corn at dawn, and learning money lessons early. We talk thriftiness, creativity, and making your own fun, from DIY Barbie outfits to the legendary pet squirrel named Squeak. And yes, we also hit the awkward parts, like daycare culture shock, questionable “childhood safety” games, and what it’s like when everyone in the house has to share one bathroom.  Then we pull the camera back and ask the bigger question: how did our younger selves turn into who we are now? We own the moments we’re not proud of, laugh at how intense we used to be, and talk about maturity, boundaries, people pleasing, and the family value that still anchors us: respect. If you love nostalgic storytelling, rural childhood stories, family humor, and real personal growth conversations, you’ll feel seen and probably laugh way too loud.  Subscribe, share this with a friend who grew up feral, and leave a review if you want more unfiltered stories like this. What’s the most unbelievable “you had to be there” moment from your childhood? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email us at [email protected] Facebook: Nothing Un-Touched Instagram:nothinguntouchedpod TikTok: @nothing.untouched