Against My Better Judgment

Against My Better Judgment

Dannelle Whiteside and Tamara Gauldin

Episodes 35
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (16)
Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
87%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Against My Better Judgment is where two friends—Dannelle Whiteside and Tamara Gauldin—get real about life and the lessons we learn the hard way. With a mix of humor, heart, and honesty, each episode dives into personal stories and the moments we knew better… but did it anyway.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 35: How We Do Citizenship

Apr 07, 2026 38m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment mixes civic responsibility with a dash of “why is adulthood like this” reality. In “How We Do Citizenship,” Dannelle unpacks what it means to show up for…

Episode 34: How we do Hardship

Mar 31, 2026 37m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends resilience with a sprinkle of “life really tried it” humor. In “How We Do Hardship,” Tamara walks through the seasons that stretched her, sharpened…

Episode 33: How we do Mentorship

Mar 24, 2026 32m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends generational wisdom with a dash of mentor‑mentee comedy. In “How We Do Mentorship,” Dannelle unpacks the teachers, elders, and unexpected guides who…

Episode 32: How we do Ownership

Mar 17, 2026 36m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends personal accountability with a sprinkle of “I really did that, didn’t I?” humility. In “How We Do Ownership,” Tamara reflects on the moments that…

Episode 31: How we do Allyship

Mar 10, 2026 37m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends intentional growth with a sprinkle of social‑justice‑adjacent culture. In “How We Do Allyship,” Dannelle reflects on what it means to show up —…

Episode 30: How we do Leadership

Mar 03, 2026 35m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment mixes courageous self‑reflection with the kind of workplace absurdity that makes you question who put certain people in charge. In “How We Do Leadership,”…

Episode 29: How we do Kinship

Feb 24, 2026 38m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends inherited wisdom with the kind of family‑adjacent chaos that keeps group texts spicy. In “How We Do Kinship,” Dannelle unpacks the ties that hold us…

Episode 28: How we do Discipleship.

Feb 17, 2026 39m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends spiritual growth with a sprinkle of church‑adjacent comedy. In “How We Do Discipleship,” Tamara reflects on the mentors, missteps, and meaningful…

Episode 27: How We Do Scholarships.

Feb 10, 2026 35m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment serves academic realness with a side of learned curiosity. In “How We Do Scholarship,” Dannelle walks us through her relationship with learning — the…

Episode 26: How We Do Friendships.

Feb 03, 2026 32m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment explores the beautiful mess of adult friendships with a side of social‑circle drama. In “How We Do Friendships,” Tamara breaks down the art of choosing your…

Episode 25: How I learned Boundaries

Jan 20, 2026 36m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment traces Tamara’s journey into understanding boundaries—where they’re drawn, why they matter, and how they protect both compassion and clarity. Through…

Episode 24: How I learned What’s in a name

Jan 13, 2026 31m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment uncovers how Dannelle learned the power behind a name. From moments of misunderstanding to revelations of identity and belonging, she shares how names carry…

Episode 23: How I learned Compassion

Jan 06, 2026 31m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment explores Tamara’s journey into compassion, shaped by her grandmother’s open kitchen and encounters with people who taught her what generosity really looks…

Episode 22: How I learned the Importance of a New Year’s resolution

Dec 30, 2025 33m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment explores how Dannelle came to see New Year’s resolutions not as empty promises, but as powerful tools for reflection and growth. With candid stories and…

Episode 21: How I learned The Meaning of Christmas

Dec 23, 2025 32m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment follows Dannelle’s discovery of Christmas beyond the glitter and gifts. What does Christmas really mean? For Danelle, the answer came not from gifts or…

Episode 20: How I learned to Drive in the Rain

Dec 16, 2025 30m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment takes you on a soggy road trip with Dannelle and her grandmother. Spoiler: Grandma’s calm warnings didn’t stand a chance against Dannelle’s lead foot (a…

Episode 19: How I learned Fight or Flight

Dec 09, 2025 37m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment dives into Tamara’s real-life “fight or flight” moments—those times when the universe basically yelled, choose now! From awkward encounters to high-stakes…

Episode 18: How I learned that God is real.

Dec 02, 2025 35m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment finds Dannelle sharing the uncanny, sometimes hilarious, often tender moments that convinced her there’s more in life than coincidence. From improbable…

S1E17 Episode 17: How I learned the importance of strategy.

Nov 25, 2025 29m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment tracks Tamara’s early experiments with strategy that later built her career—think seeing now-moves for tomorrow’s invests and a plan or two coupled with…

S1E16 Episode 16: How I learned work-life integration.

Nov 18, 2025 35m

This episode of Against My Better Judgment follows Dannelle as she confesses how she stopped chasing the mythical “perfect balance” and started building a life where work and home play nice. Expect…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Against My Better Judgment have?

Against My Better Judgment has published 35 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Comedy.

Is Against My Better Judgment still active?

Against My Better Judgment is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.

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