Zen and the Art of Dodging Slack Notifications

This week’s episode of Jerking Around is a wild ride through the chaos of marriage signals, business drama, and the straight-up weirdness of social media. Teisha and Crystal are back with their signature blend of humor and real talk, serving up laughs, life lessons, and a few “Did they really just say that?” moments.

We kick things off with a hilariously awkward deep dive into the unspoken “signals” that couples develop over time. You know the ones—a casual back rub that accidentally turns into an invitation for more, or a cuddle that gets misinterpreted as a green light. Teisha and Crystal are not holding back as they unpack the delicate balance between “just being sweet” and “oh, so we’re doing this now?” Spoiler alert: Clear communication is key… because apparently, mind reading is still not a thing.

Next up, things take a turn for the serious (but don’t worry, they keep it funny). One of the hosts opens up about losing a valued team member in her real estate business. It’s like that moment when you realize the dream house you built is a little too big—and maybe you’d be happier in something more manageable. After years of trying to grow her business to epic proportions, she realized that helping clients and building relationships meant more than managing a giant team with sky-high overhead. The moral of the story? Bigger isn’t always better. (Unless we’re talking about wine pours.)

And then… BAM—we pivot straight into true crime territory. The hosts discuss the jaw-dropping case of Ruby Frank, a YouTube family vlogger whose “perfect” life went completely off the rails after getting way too cozy with a self-proclaimed therapist. What started as wholesome family content spiraled into control issues and child abuse charges. The takeaway here? Just because someone looks like they’ve got it all together online doesn’t mean they aren’t one weird DM away from a Netflix doc.

From there, the hosts dive into the hilariously unrealistic expectations of social media. Crystal jokes about how she’s tried to be one of those influencers with the 5 AM workouts, meal-prepped fridge, and perfect family photo ops… only to realize that most of it is staged. (Because honestly, who’s working out in full makeup and red lipstick? No one, Karen.) They laugh about how easy it is to feel like a hot mess when you’re comparing your real life to someone’s perfectly edited highlight reel. The reminder to just be real is both refreshing and relatable.

Finally, they close out with a heart-to-heart about screen time and mental health. Teisha and Crystal keep it real about how hard it is to unplug, but also how freeing it feels to stop comparing and start living. The ultimate message? Give yourself some freaking grace. Not every day is going to be Pinterest-worthy, and that’s okay. Life is messy, ridiculous, and sometimes downright chaotic—but that’s where the best stories come from.

This episode is like a therapy session wrapped in a comedy special—a perfect mix of laughs, hard truths, and the reminder that nobody has it all figured out (no matter what their Instagram says). So grab a glass of wine (or three) and tune in for some much-needed real talk.