She said she was healing. Her friend said she was freeloading. This week’s confession comes from someone who moved into her friend’s guest room after a messy breakup—and didn’t leave. Six months, zero rent, and a whole lot of unspoken tension later, her friend changed the Wi-Fi password and handed her a formal three-day notice. Yikes. In this Patch Job, we break it down: the slippery slope from houseguest to headache, why real apologies matter, and how to make an exit you can be proud of. Wit...

If you’ve ever looked around your space and thought “I cannot deal,” then opened Instagram and lost 45 minutes to fridge tours and color coordinated shelf bins, this episode is for you. Our confessor is buried in clutter, frozen by overwhelm, and frustrated that looking at other people’s perfectly organized homes isn’t making her feel any better. Honestly? Relatable. This week’s Patch Job offers a simple triage plan and some real-life encouragement—from me, and from the True Home Confessions c...

We’re taking a short break from full-length episodes while I sort through new confessions for Season Two—but in the meantime, welcome to Patch Job, a mini-series from True Home Confessions! Each week on Patch Job, we share one anonymous home-related confession and patch it up with advice from real listeners (and a little help from me, Laurie March). This week’s confession comes from a newly divorced dad, who is setting up a new home and wants to make it feel welcoming and safe for his four-yea...

Wrapping up Season One, we swoop in with one of our most hilarious episodes, chock full of relatable moments and comedy gold. Our confessor called to say that even though he lives in Los Angeles, he finds himself completely unprepared for earthquakes. Like - he has NOTHING. His final words are, "I feel like if the apocalypse hits, I'm just going to lay down and die... unless you have some suggestions." Boy do we ever! In each episode, we bring on a 'Friend of the Show' - to offer our caller som...

In this week's spicy episode of True Home Confessions, we hear from Will - a young man who's facing an awkward situation with his elderly neighbor. She's not shy about letting him know that she can hear him and his girlfriend getting busy in their thin-walled apartment! He's called in to tell us - she's cornered him in the garage to confront him, and Will doesn't know what to do. He doesn't want to make his (loud) girlfriend feel self conscious, but he's also ready to never hear about it again. ...

What exactly do we owe our aging parents, if the relationship is strained? In this episode, our caller opens up about her difficult relationship with her belligerent mother, who’s losing her independence due to health issues. Despite a few falls and mobility struggles, her mother refuses to consider other living options, like community housing or a condo with an elevator. Now, as our caller and her husband save for their first home, the idea of buying a duplex with her mother has come up. The...

Is It Possible to Recycle... TOO MUCH? In this episode, we dive into the ups and downs of striving for a zero-waste lifestyle. Our confessor shares his journey from feeling empowered by small changes like shopping in bulk, going dairy-free, and embracing a more eco-friendly lifestyle - to becoming completely overwhelmed by the obsession with Zero-Waste perfection. After a family intervention, he questions: Is recycling real? And can one person even make a difference in today’s world of plastic? ...

What happens when your mom’s love language is gift-giving—but you’re drowning in things you don’t want? In this episode, we explore a common struggle: how to navigate family dynamics when your minimalist lifestyle clashes with parents' well-meaning gifting habits. Today’s confessor lives in a tiny apartment, follows a minimalist lifestyle, and loves simplicity… but her mom insists on buying her expensive, not-her-style clothes—and refuses to let her get rid of them. Even worse? Mom checks to mak...

This episode of True Home Confessions features a call from Bob and Jan, friends of a THC show producer, who had a huge fire in their house yesterday. Everyone got out okay, including the cat, but Bob is shocked, and trying to figure out what to do first. They have a place to stay, but Bob is looking for advice on what he should do immediately. In each episode, we bring on a 'Friend of the Show' - to offer our caller some friendly advice. Comedian, writer and actor Carl Foreman Jr. joins us in...

This episode of True Home Confessions features an anonymous caller who is seriously concerned about his parents. They're doing a big remodel with major customizations for their 'furry family members.' Is it crazy to put a Dog Room into a house - and are they over investing? How far is too far when you're obsessed with your dogs and want them to have only the best? In each episode, we bring on a ‘Friend of the Show’ – to offer our caller some friendly advice. This week, in the studio, we get s...

This episode of True Home Confessions features an anonymous caller who, through the pandemic, picked up a morally ambiguous habit: he started collecting broken branches and succulent leaves from the plant section at Walmart. After early success keeping these bits alive, our caller graduated to bringing his scissors to the store to take his own cuttings. His partner called it stealing, but he begged the True Home Confessions team to understand his side of the story. In each episode, we bring o...

This episode of True Home Confessions features a call from Abbey, who recently went on a date with a guy who spilled his secret: He’s been blatantly stealing his neighbor’s wifi ever since his elderly neighbor asked him for help with her connectivity – and he’s proud of it. How is this even possible, and should she be sketched out or inspired by this guy’s morally flexible internet idea? In each episode, we bring on a ‘Friend of the Show’ – to offer our caller some friendly advice. Comedian, ...

In this episode of True Home Confessions, our anonymous caller shares that his wife has really gotten into candles, and heavily scented stuff, even starting a new business selling essential oils to their friends. The problem? Our caller is chemically sensitive, and all of these fragrances are causing him eye-watering asthma attacks and headaches. When he confronted his wife, she said she ‘has to test them to sell them’, and teased him - saying he’s being overly sensitive. Also - she didn’t shut ...

An excerpt from an upcoming True Home Confessions episode, please enjoy this short segment with psychotherapist, NYTimes best selling author, and cohost of the "Dear Therapists" podcast, Lori Gottlieb. Understanding the impact of advice in our lives is a mission of both of ours. True Home Confessions highlights the (often hilarious) gulf between friendly advice and expert advice - but Lori shares the meaningful value in just opening up and talking to someone, and enjoying the ridiculousness of ...