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- 2026
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About Bad Life Good Advice
Life’s questionable choices, discussed with charm, humor, and absolutely no moral superiority (okay, maybe a little). Bad Life, Good Advice is a lighthearted advice podcast about dating, relationships, and the everyday moments that deserve to be overanalyzed. We believe you can acknowledge something is absurd and still take it seriously—like going on a first date on Valentine’s Day, or realizing mid-story that the relationship is… not it. We’re not experts. We’re just honest. And we might tell you what your friends are too polite to say.
- Publisher
- Anya and Jen
- Category
- education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 14 Feb 2026
- Latest episode
- 8 Jul 2026
Latest episodes
17 episodes in the feed.
8 Jul 2026
Why You Need a Healthy Amount of Guilt
This week on Bad Life, Good Advice: we're talking about two very different dilemmas that both come down to one question: when should you feel guilty... and when absolutely shouldn't you? First, we discuss whether it's wrong to stop seeing a barber after a major price increase—and why awkward conversations don't automatically mean you did something wrong. Then we dive into a much more serious situation involving a roommate who secretly transferred nearly $1,000 of tuition money out of a bank account. We talk about entitlement, trust, roommate drama, digital security, and why sometimes the biggest problem isn't the person who did something wrong—it's the people making excuses for them. Our Biggest Takeaways: You don't owe someone your business if their services no longer fit your budget. Most embarrassing moments are far more memorable to you than to everyone else. Never access or use someone else's money without explicit permission. Lock your devices and enable banking notifications—it only takes one bad decision from someone else. Standing up for yourself isn't "making things awkward." Got a question of your own? We'd love to hear it! And don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Reach us at: Email - BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com TikTok - @BadLifeGoodAdvice Instagram - @BadLifeGoodAdvice @BadLifeGoodAdviceJen Stories discussed may be sourced from publicly available online sources and are summarized for commentary purposes.
8 Jun 2026
Get the Cat, Dump the Fiancé
This week on Bad Life, Good Advice: we're recording together for the first time (and getting snuggled by a cat). A woman wants a cat, but her fiancé suddenly says no—because he thinks she'll love the pet more than him. A mystery emu is loose in Louisiana, running 31 miles per hour. We discuss red flags, pet ownership, and why jealousy of a pet is never a good sign. As always, real dilemmas, common sense, and one very adorable cat. Stories discussed: The Jealous Fiancé: A woman in her mid-30s has always wanted a cat. Her fiancé was fine with it until she actually wanted to get one. Now he's worried she'll love the cat more than him. Is he a red flag? The Missing Emu: Police in Louisiana were called to help find a mystery emu wandering the city streets. An emu can run up to 31 miles per hour. How do you lose a bird that fast? Got a question of your own? We'd love to hear it! And don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Reach us at:Email - BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com (mailto:BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com)TikTok - @BadLifeGoodAdviceInstagram - @BadLifeGoodAdvice@BadLifeGoodAdviceJen Stories discussed may be sourced from publicly available online sources and are summarized for commentary purposes.
8 Jun 2026
This Bridezilla's Ego is the Size of the Moon!
This week on Bad Life, Good Advice: A woman wore white to her sister's birthday dinner party and got uninvited from her brother's wedding. We discuss whether she's the jerk, or if the bride-to-be needs a reality check. Plus, NASA plans to have a lunar base by 2029, and we debate whether we'd actually visit the moon if we could afford it. Spoiler: Anya would die happy in space. Jen would rather stay on Earth. As always, real dilemmas, common sense, and two people with very different opinions about outer space. Stories discussed: The White Dress Dilemma: A woman wears white to her sister's birthday dinner party (not a wedding). Her brother and his fiancée get upset and uninvite her from the wedding. Is she wrong, or is the bride-to-be being controlling? NASA's Lunar Base: By 2029, NASA, SpaceX, and Amazon want to establish a moon base with rovers, landers, and multiple missions. Would you visit if you could afford it? China is also planning a lunar mission by 2030, so it's a space race. Got a question of your own? We'd love to hear it! And don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Reach us at:Email - BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com (mailto:BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com)TikTok - @BadLifeGoodAdviceInstagram - @BadLifeGoodAdvice@BadLifeGoodAdviceJen Stories discussed may be sourced from publicly available online sources and are summarized for commentary purposes.
25 May 2026
Why Can't People Just Write 'I Want a Serious Relationship'?
This week on Bad Life, Good Advice: a dad roasts his daughter's dating habits. A Cosmo article about "Chalance" reveals what Gen Z actually wants in relationships. And we discuss the hardest breakup nobody talks about—ending friendships. Sometimes the best thing you can do is let people go. As always, real dilemmas, common sense, and two people who understand that not all relationships last forever. Stories discussed: The Serial Dater's Dad: A father teases his teenage daughter for constantly switching boyfriends. Is he being disrespectful, or is he just being a dad? Chalance: A new dating term taking over TikTok and dating apps. Gen Z is using it to signal they want serious commitment—and millennials have no idea what it means. The Friendship Fade: A woman of 10 years with her best friends realizes she's become the third wheel. When is it time to quietly exit a friendship? Do you need closure, or can you just... let go? Key Takeaways: Teenage dating is messy, but it's normal Be clear about what you want in relationships (serious or casual) Not all friendships are meant to last forever—and that's okay Sometimes the kindest thing is a quiet exit Links from the show: Cosmopolitan Article about 'Chalance': https://www.cosmopolitan.com/relationships/a69033235/chalance-tiktok-dating/ Wise Words from Christina Aguilera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpspGHeLOPE&list=RDhpspGHeLOPE&start_radio=1 Got a question of your own? We'd love to hear it! And don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Reach us at: Email - BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com TikTok - @BadLifeGoodAdvice Instagram - @BadLifeGoodAdvice @BadLifeGoodAdviceJen Stories discussed may be sourced from publicly available online sources and are summarized for commentary purposes.
19 May 2026
Who's the Hypocrite?
This week on Bad Life, Good Advice: a man discovers his college fling was married the whole time - and decides to tell the husband. A woman insists she can have guy friends, but loses it when her boyfriend make a female friend. Plus, why waking up in the middle of the night might actually be good for you. Spoiler: the Industrial Revolution broke our sleep. Key Takeaways: *Do your research before dating someone *Agree on relationship boundaries - or expect conflict *Waking up in the middle of the night is normal Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World, The Mystery of Sleep Episode: https://jimmyakin.com/2020/05/the-mystery-of-sleep-jimmy-akins-mysterious-world.html The Myth of the Eight-Hour Sleep article:https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-16964783 Got a question of your own? We'd love to hear it! And don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.Reach us at: Email - BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com TikTok - @BadLifeGoodAdvice Instagram - @BadLifeGoodAdvice @BadLifeGoodAdviceJen Stories discussed may be sourced from publicly available online sources and are summarized for commentary purposes.
10 May 2026
Mother's Day: Weaponized Grief, Bad In-Laws & the Mac and Cheese Heist
Mother's Day should be simple. It is not. This week on Bad Life, Good Advice: a husband refuses to celebrate Mother's Day because of a childhood tragedy — but somehow Father's Day is fine. A pregnant daughter-in-law gets left out of the holiday by her mother-in-law entirely. And a former Chick-fil-A employee allegedly stole $80,000 from his employer... in mac & cheese transactions. We did the math. It's a lot of mac & cheese. As always, real dilemmas, common sense, and two people who now really want Mac & Cheese. The Mac & Cheese story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/30/former-chick-fil-a-employee-arrested-mac-and-cheese-scheme/89874700007/ Got a question of your own? We'd love to hear it! And don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Reach us at: Email - BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com TikTok - @BadLifeGoodAdvice Instagram - @BadLifeGoodAdvice @BadLifeGoodAdviceJen Stories discussed may be sourced from publicly available online sources and are summarized for commentary purposes.
4 May 2026
Name Thief, Walking Dates & Who Started It
Some battles aren't worth fighting. Some absolutely are. The trick is knowing which is which. This week on Bad Life, Good Advice: a sister steals a baby name (we have thoughts). Three different men suggest walking dates — is that lazy or just… a walk? And a Time Magazine article lists eight signs you're the problem in every argument. We read it. We related to it. We feel personally attacked. As always, bad situations, common sense, and two people who like to win. Time Article:8 signs you’re the problem in your arguments (https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/love-sex/8-signs-you-re-the-problem-in-your-arguments/ar-AA21yGRX?ocid=BingNewsVerp) Got a question of your own? We'd love to hear it! And don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Reach us at:Email - BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com TikTok - @BadLifeGoodAdvice Instagram - @BadLifeGoodAdvice @BadLifeGoodAdviceJen Stories discussed may be sourced from publicly available online sources and are summarized for commentary purposes.
26 Apr 2026
Intrusive Thoughts, Splitting Bills 50/50, and the Modern Marvels of Red Light Therapy
Life is full of battles; some are worth fighting and some are not. What do you compromise on? This week on Bad Life, Good Advice we are talking about what happens when adults share a roof ... and someone just can't take it anymore. First, a mom destroys her son's computer with a hammer (we have our own opinions on THAT). A girlfriend asked her higher-paid boyfriend to split the bills differently. (Jen's husband weighs in, and isn't very nice . . .) And Anya explains Red Light Therapy, so we can discuss . . .why would anyone do this? Is it even worth it? As always, it's a mix of questionable decisions, real-life applications and figuring things out as we go. NPR article on Red Light Therapy:https://www.npr.org/2026/04/13/nx-s1-5759287/red-light-therapy-science-skin-hair Got a question of your own? We'd love to hear it! And don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Reach us at:Email - BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com TikTok - @BadLifeGoodAdvice Instagram - @BadLifeGoodAdvice @BadLifeGoodAdviceJen Stories discussed may be sourced from publicly available online sources and are summarized for commentary purposes.
18 Apr 2026
Anya Explains Catfishing to Jen (How does she know so much?)
She catfished him with her own friend's photos . . .and then brought that friend to the date. Somehow, that's not even the most unhinged part of this episode. We kick things off with a crazy catfishing story where a guy thinks he's meeting one girl, but when he shows up, she has no idea who he is. But her friend knows . . .Of course, this tale is somehow relatable to Anya's life experience. Sit back and we can all learn how to . . .well, either be a better person or a worse person. Your call, really. Then we get into some friendship drama: two friends take a trip to see a concert, but they don't invite their third friend. Was it the right thing to do? Were they just avoiding hard conversations and awkward guilt trips? From there we pivot into money, generosity, and financial responsibility. A caller to the Dave Ramsey show was sad she couldn't get tickets to see the Backstreet Boys . . .but Kevin Richardson wasn't going to let that happen! We swoon over Kevin, just a bit, then we ask: -Should you go to Vegas (or any vacation) while you're in debt? -When is it ok to spend on fun? -And at what point should you start being generous with your money? We wrap up by addressing a commenter's concern that we did not take the puppy story from last episode seriously enough. As always, it's a mix of questionable decisions, real-life applications and figuring things out as we go. Let's talk! Did any of these stories strike a chord? DM or comment to let us know. Got a question of your own? We'd love to hear it! And don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Reach us at: Email - BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com TikTok - @BadLifeGoodAdvice Instagram - @BadLifeGoodAdvice @BadLifeGoodAdviceJen Stories discussed may be sourced from publicly available online sources and are summarized for commentary purposes.
11 Apr 2026
Drop the Baggage!
Sometimes the problem isn’t what happened—it’s that no one read the fine print. In this episode, we break down three dilemmas where expectations and reality are… not aligned. First, a woman is struggling after her boyfriend’s dramatic fitness transformation. Is it about attraction, insecurity, or the time he’s now spending at the gym? We unpack both sides—and why this might not be about muscles at all. Then, a favor gone wrong: what was supposed to be a simple puppy-sitting gig turns into a full-on meltdown. Now she’s dodging her friend entirely. We talk boundaries, resentment, and how to avoid becoming a reluctant dog parent. Finally, we discuss a growing trend in Greyhaven, Ireland, where families are making a collective pledge to delay giving kids smartphones until age 12. Let's talk! Did any of these stories strike a chord? DM or comment to let us know. Got a question of your own? We'd love to hear it! And don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Reach us at: Email - BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com TikTok - @BadLifeGoodAdvice Instagram - @BadLifeGoodAdvice @BadLifeGoodAdviceJen
4 Apr 2026
Girl, Get Some Boundaries!
We are talking about nosy relatives, nosy siblings, and nosy . . . sharks? This week we are talking about three situations that escalated quickly. A young woman moves out of town, but every time she goes home for the holidays, she becomes the default nanny. Is she helping her family or being taken advantage of? A teen tries to keep her blue hair vibrant with DIY shampoo . . . but someone else gets into it! Should she have warned her family about her concoction or is this a lesson they deserved to learn the hard way? And finally, we are talking about pollution, human impact and the existence of "Cocaine Sharks". This is not a movie. Researchers in the Bahamas found sharks that tested positive for various drugs. What are we doing to our environment? And what can we do in our everyday lives to make a difference? Where do boundaries come into play? And what kind of environment are you in? Links mentioned in the show:Cocaine sharks spotted in Caribbean as scientists blame partying tourists for drug-filled waters (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/cocaine-sharks-spotted-in-caribbean-as-scientists-blame-partying-tourists-for-drug-filled-waters/ar-AA1ZthBw?ocid=BingNewsSerp)Sharks are testing positive for cocaine and caffeine in the Bahamas (https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/sharks-are-testing-positive-for-cocaine-and-caffeine-in-the-bahamas/ar-AA1Zp1BI?ocid=BingNewsSerp) Let's talk! Did any of these stories strike a chord? DM or comment to let us know. Got a question of your own? We'd love to hear it! And don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Reach us at: Email - BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com TikTok - @BadLifeGoodAdviceInstagram - @BadLifeGoodAdvice @BadLifeGoodAdviceJen
27 Mar 2026
Are You Overreacting or Ignoring a Red Flag?
Are you overreacting or is your brain in pattern recognition mode? When do little annoyances turn into major problems? Our first question deals with a young man who feels unheard in his relationship. How do you speak up when you are constantly drowned out? Our second question explores whether a wife is overreacting or if she has the right to have her husband find his own way to work. Finally, is that . . . a Bigfoot you just saw in the woods? A group of Bigfoot sightings have been reported in Ohio. This isn't your usual one-off random person in the woods. Is something going on? We discuss all this in today's episode of Bad Life, Good Advice! People Magazine Article:Ohio town is buzzing after multiple alleged Bigfoot sightings (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ohio-town-is-buzzing-after-multiple-alleged-bigfoot-sightings/ar-AA1YQ2w2?ocid=BingNewsSerp)Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization site:Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (http://bfro.net/) Any questions for us? Email us at BadLifeGoodAdvice@Gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @BadLifeGoodAdvice@BadLifeGoodAdviceJen Follow us on Tik Tok: @BadLifeGoodAdvice
20 Mar 2026
Who Are You Trying to Impress? (And Are They Worth Your Peace?)
In this episode of Bad Life, Good Advice, a husband is concerned about his wife's new social habits. Is it weird to want more friends? A guy suspect's his friend's new girlfriend is more interested in his money than in him. Did he overstep some boundaries? Is he right? Does it matter? Plus, Timothée Chalamet's viral "no one cares" comment about ballet and opera sparked massive arts-world backlash. But.…does anyone really care? Who is he trying to impress anyhow? This episode we remember that your circle shapes your story, so choose wisely. Submit questions to BadLifeGoodAdvice@gmail.com and your dilemma might appear on our show! CNN article: https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/10/entertainment/video/timothee-chalamet-backlash-ballet-opera-lisa-respers-france-digvid Follow us on Instagram @BadLifeGoodAdvice @BadLifeGoodAdviceJen Follow us on Tik Tok @BadLifeGoodAdvice
12 Mar 2026
Group Dynamics, Bad Manners and DMT Entities? (Humans are Weird!)
What happens when you are "volunteered" to pay for a group dinner, rude to your family, and convinced you saw an alien (while tripping on DMT)? In this episode we dive into group dynamics and how the people around us shape the way we behave. Whether it's around the dinner table, hanging out with friends, or drifting somewhere in the cosmos (cough* Dimethyltryptamine*cough*), the groups we belong to influence us much more than we realize. To delve into these topics, join us on today's episode! Submit questions to BadLifeGoodAdvice@gmail.com and your dilemma might appear on our show! Follow us on Instagram BadLifeGoodAdvice and BadLifeGoodAdviceJen. Link to Wired Article:Some People See Aliens While on DMT. Researchers Want to Find Out What They Can Teach Us | WIRED (https://www.wired.com/story/some-people-see-aliens-while-on-dmt-researchers-want-to-find-out-what-they-can-teach-us/)
6 Mar 2026
Clocked In, Cashed Out, and Clueless (Is Work-Life Balance Dead?)
On today's episode of Bad Life, Good Advice, we're diving into workplace drama. Should your supervisor be mad at you for arriving . . .exactly on time? Should you band together with your coworkers to demand a raise? There's a brand-new recruiting trend that could seriously affect your job. Is it innovative... or are we just being exploited by the job-search industrial complex? Workplaces talk a lot about 'ethics'. But when does rule-following turn into quiet manipulation? What's ethical? What's shady? What's just bad life behavior? Tune in to find out. Submit questions to BadLifeGoodAdvice@gmail.com and your dilemma might appear on our show!
25 Feb 2026
Why is My Family Always Broke? (Financial Boundaries and Guilt)
How much do you owe your family, financially and emotionally? Is it fair for a parent to tell their adult children how to spend their money if they still live at home? Plus, would you live in a wall inside a mall? We have our opinions- what are yours?
14 Feb 2026
Valentine’s Day Conundrums!
Is Valentine’s Day the perfect day to start a relationship…or end one?
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