This is part 2 of Abby's conversation with Darby. They discuss how "Ope" and ope sound different in their heads. The ladies deep dive The Walking Dead, binge worthy second watches like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, and Gilmore Girls. Abby has a theory on Saltburn. Darby closes the episode out with one of the funniest Ope Stories.

Abby has Darby on the podcast this week - part 1 of their conversation. The ladies open the episode up by discussing the drama with Darby's almost released podcast. Abby makes a confession on the podcast that she's never opened up about publicly. They discuss being confident at work and how to ask your boss for a raise. Abby opens up about her midlife crisis and the girls deep dive their thoughts on being creative as a career. They reveal their age when discussing the social media platforms they had when they were in high school (myspace). They close the episode out discussing their future musical plans together.

Abby has Jose on the podcast again this week for part 2 of their interview. They open the episode by discussing how they've learned to treat people no matter what their status is. They discuss their upbringings and what it's taught them. Jose and Abby deep dive a few of their favorite comedian and podcasts that they listen to and random fact they've learned from them. Abby tells a story about how birth control affected who she's attracted to.

Abby has Jose on the podcast this week (part 1). They open the episode up by discussing how they became friends. Abby thanks Jose for being a true platonic guy friend. The two deep dive how to not be creepy as a male friend to women and their thoughts on losing male friends after a woman gets into a relationship. They discuss parts of Jose's relationship. Jose and Abby open up about not wanting to parent the way their parents did.

Abby has Omar back on the podcast for part 2 of her interview with him. They ask each other several questions about their relationships. Abby opens up about the things she had to do to be ready for a healthy relationship with Omar. He deep dives his thoughts on her childhood trauma and gives advise on how to deal with being in a relationship with someone who has gone through childhood trauma. Omar reveals the ways Abby has impacted his life for the better. They both deep dive the toxic cycles they were in when they were single. Omar's "Ope Story" is a two part-er; including the gym and his driving.

Abby has her boyfriend, Omar, on the podcast for the very first time. She opens the episode up with a confession to the listeners. In part one, Abby asks Omar several very serious questions we've all been wonder. Omar answers the listener's questions regarding his trip to Egypt, his favorite thing about Abby, and how he feels loved. They deep dive when they first knew they were madly in love with each other. Stay tuned for part two where they reveal even more intimate details about their relationship.

TW: Suicide / Ketamine

Abby finishes her interview with Lavendelle in part 2 of the podcast. The ladies get into more personal topics in this episode. Lavendelle opens up about her relationship, personal struggles with mental health, and how ketamine infusion therapy has positively impacted her life. The ladies play a rapid fire question and answer segment. They end the episode with an Ope Story that includes a wardrobe malfunction.

Resources discussed in the episode:

https://dancesafe.org/

Socials: @lavendelleburlesque

@abbymccarville

@theopepod

Abby has Lavendelle, burlesque artist, also known as The Purple Princess on the podcast this week. She explains how she created Lavendelle and the difference between her two personas. The ladies discuss trusting your intuition and following your gut. Abby and Lavendelle deep dive social media including the amazing community that comes with it. In addition, they talk about the scary parts of the internet. The ladies wrap up the episode discussing Lavendelle's confidence on stage.