Rug Cuddle (With Us)

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  Paris Heat Wave! Rug Cuddle Pod LIVE from Europe 21.07.2026 43min

  Bonjour, we're coming to you from Normandy, France for episode 24! We're here after we realized pretty quickly that as much as we love the old buildings and architecture in Paris, those beautiful old buildings do not have the air conditioning us Americans are used to. Even trying to buy a fan felt like we were doing a drug deal. C'est la vie, let's do as the French do and get out of the city.This brings us to discussing how, despite all this, we truly prefer the craftsmanship and style of European homes compared to new builds. The good news? We can now get that same 1800s craftsmanship at a much lower price point, with all the modern amenities we're not willing to give up, and we're taking notes for our own remodel. We share exciting news that we're headed to DIY Con in the fall, plus answer the question of whether we ever get sick of each other, since we spend the majority of our time together working side by side. Stay tuned for next week’s episode with Tess in Italy! Come see us at DIY con: https://www.diycon.com/en-us.html Types of personalities when kids are bored: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaSPldOlQye/Is the world slowly losing it color dm: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZqDqxkiIvo/ Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVPcEbVLQgLZX0Rt6jo34A/join Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod:  https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle  Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate   Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Stop Asking Women This… and Fix Your Curtains 14.07.2026 47min

  In Episode 23 of Rug Cuddle With Us, we’re coming to you from Tess’s garage! What should you do when someone crosses the line with an unsolicited comment? This week, we’re unpacking the wild things people feel entitled to say about women’s lives while sharing our own very strong opinions about the eyebrows of the room: curtains! We’re also diving into whether you’re a tiger or a dragon in the bedroom based on which side of the bed you choose. And Joey’s plan to sleep on a camping mattress during our trip? Let’s just say it’s probably not the most feng shui-approved setup. If you liked this video please give it a  and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVPcEbVLQgLZX0Rt6jo34A/join  Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod:  https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle  Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate   Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Smiling on Camera, Grieving in Secret: Our Two Miscarriages 07.07.2026 1h 1min

  Episode 22 is one we’ve wanted to make for a long time. Nine years ago, we experienced our first miscarriage while we were at the height of our OMG We’re Coming Over series. We were smiling on camera every week while privately navigating one of the hardest chapters of our lives. After experiencing a second miscarriage, we searched for answers and realized just how common pregnancy loss is, and how little it’s talked about.Today, we’re in a place where we can look back with gratitude and finally share our story, hoping it brings comfort to someone who needs it. We also share Kate’s closet clean-out tips, meaningful ways to memorialize a pregnancy loss or loved one through art, Tess’s adventures in Europe, the importance of having a “third place,” and why she’s loving tandem reading Throne of Glass. Don’t worry, we’ll be taking a little vacation, but a brand new episode will be waiting for you next Tuesday. If you liked this video please give it a and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVPcEbVLQgLZX0Rt6jo34A/join Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod:  https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle  Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate   Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  When Your Hobby Becomes Your Whole Personality 30.06.2026 47min

  Stick out your tongue… it’s Episode 21! From cortisol-lowering hacks to grieving the loss of hobbies, we explore what happens when the thing you love becomes your career… and potentially your identity.Kate shares how she brings new life to her hobbies, and doesn’t let perfection stop her from starting new ones. Joey reminds us that the loss of one hobby, like his drumming career just means there’s room for another. Plus, Tess and Kate are using color analysis and capsule wardrobes to pack for their European summer adventures. Meanwhile, Joey’s creating some interesting invention ideas. Call us at 1-844-RUG-CHAT and give us some ideas for the podcast!The Daily Stoic: https://amzn.to/3SsjmSsCortisol Reducing Tongue Hack: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYxxbuPFM3c/ Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod:  https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle  Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate  Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  We Had to Unlearn This to Raise Creative Kids 23.06.2026 48min

  Episode 20 is all about our son Moon’s birthday celebration: a camping-themed party of his dreams. As expected, Kate took the theme very seriously, and Joey somehow talked his way through a few logistical roadblocks.  We reflect on being parents for seven years now and truly having the best kids. We can’t take all the credit, but in response to a caller’s question about raising creative kids, we share some of the things we’ve been intentional about as parents, from avoiding the pressures of toxic masculinity to prioritizing unstructured play instead of competition in early childhood.  Plus, Tess is back for the Throne of Glass talk. Despite Joey claiming he loved the series, he seems to remember surprisingly little of what actually happened. Check out the Rug Cuddle Instagram to see Joey’s latest 5-star reads. Mar's favorite toy I mentioned: https://shorturl.at/mQtoZ Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod:  https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle  Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate   Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Surviving Divorce and Near Death Experiences 16.06.2026 53min

  Episode 19 is the sister therapy episode! Tess joins us in person as we talk about how a 6.5-year age gap never stopped us from being best friends. Kate even gives Tess a makeover during the episode! Since we don’t live near each other anymore, we also share what has helped us stay close.  We dive into the experiences that shaped our bond, from navigating divorce in our family to Tess’s near-fatal accident and the protective big-sister instincts it sparked in Kate. Plus, we discover we may have been wrong about our personality types this whole time and share a blooming creative spark that could inspire your next side hustle. And don’t worry, book lovers. Next episode we’ll be diving into all the books we’re loving this summer! Similar Lash Extensions: https://shorturl.at/bTXNc Drip Paint Wall Throwback in Jessie Paege’s Apartment Makeover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldKhxKXcgLQ Bloom Bar Inspiration: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTB13F5nN/ Bloom Bar Stand: https://shorturl.at/jIndI Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT If you liked this video please give it a and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVPcEbVLQgLZX0Rt6jo34A/join Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod:  https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle  Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate  Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Do We Regret Moving to Hawaii? 09.06.2026 53min

  In Episode 18, we share the latest update on our dream home plans, including something Kate has wanted for years for and is the perfect birthday gift. Now we just need those permits to cooperate. A perfectly timed call from a 73-year-old creative weirdo reminds us of something we all need to hear: you’re okay. We also discuss why we left LA and whether the pros of living in Hawaii outweigh the cons. Inspired by the aloha spirit, we’re dreaming up ways to help families impacted by the recent flooding and wondering: which YouTubers should we recruit to join the cause? Our Creative Sparks this week are all about adding a little more whimsy to everyday life. From Patch Summer, where adventures earn you embroidered badges, to the return of good old-fashioned snail mail. Tess skipped the book and dating updates this week because she was too busy living her best Vegas life at a Hilary Duff concert and chatting about books at the club. But if you know any historically accurate romantasy novels, send your recommendations Kate’s way. And stay tuned for next week’s episode because Tess will finally be joining us in Hawaii, in person, where two eligible bachelors may or may not be waiting for her…Patch Summer: tiktok.com/t/ZTByhvPAN/Proud of You Newsletter: https://proudofyou.club/products/proud-of-you-mail-club-u-sSong of Achilles: https://amzn.to/43RFmII If you like this podcast, please follow and leave us a five star review! Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT Official Instagram of the pod: https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle  Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate   Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr SUBSCRIBE to Youtube channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVPcEbVLQgLZX0Rt6jo34A/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  They Said My Voice Would Ruin My Career 02.06.2026 52min

  This week, a caller asks Kate a question that sparks a bigger conversation about staying true to yourself. Early in her acting career, TV executives told her she needed to tone herself down. Instead, she found a community of creative weirdos who liked her because of her quirks.We’re also celebrating Mars turning one, which marks a full year since one of the scariest chapters of our lives. For her birthday, we’re building a mud kitchen in the backyard, which ties perfectly into our new segment, Design Tip of the Week, where we talk about refreshing your home for summer and creating outdoor spaces that actually get used.Plus we fell down a cyberdeck TikTok rabbit hole , where brilliant makers are building whimsical custom computers from scratch, dropped some celebrity lore from our LA days, and talked about the books we can’t put down. What’s your favorite part of the podcast? Let us know in the comments! If you liked this video please give it a and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVPcEbVLQgLZX0Rt6jo34A/join Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod: https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle  Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate   Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The DIY Nervous System Remodel That Changed My Life 26.05.2026 55min

  This episode is a girl's hypersensitive guide to living in a world that's stacked against your nervous system. For Kate, that looked like years of debilitating chronic migraines. After trying just about everything, in true Mr.Kate fashion, she made her own solution and is so excited to share her midnight stretching ritual with all of you on the Rug Cuddle Instagram. And because overwhelm doesn't stop at the nervous system — you know that feeling when you open Pinterest for "just a little inspiration" and three hours later you're feeling overwhelmed, defeated, and somehow further from a decision than when you started? Dr. Kate has a prescription for that. It's called the Pinterest barf, and she walks you through her full step-by-step method for going from chaotic inspiration to a clear design direction without losing your mind. And then there's Tess, navigating the equally overwhelming world of dating — and how she may have accidentally gotten a little drunk on her Hinge date and ended up inviting him in to meet her cat, who was he was starstruck by. Single ladies, have the cat men taken over your algorithm or is it just Tess? And more importantly — how do we get her a date with Harry from the Sidemen?? The Stanton Protocol: https://amzn.to/49RCU8v If you liked this video please give it a and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVPcEbVLQgLZX0Rt6jo34A/join Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod: https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle  Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate   Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  We lost a job… over breastfeeding? 19.05.2026 49min

  Warning: this one's a tearjerker. We open up about something that weighed heavy on us: motherhood costing us a business opportunity. Knowing this happens to women all the time is exactly why we choose to walk away. Which got us talking about how women have spent years trying to fit into systems made for men, when science is only just now catching up to how differently we're actually wired. And maybe the answer we're looking for can be found in bees? We also share our survival tips for getting through the newborn stage, plus a delightfully whimsical creative spark that brings magic to an everyday task. Tess may have gotten dumped on the pod, but thanks to a friend hijacking her Hinge she's got a date with Fae — while Joey wishes it was at 7/11, he’ll settle for her agreeing not to mention that she’s currently reading a Peter Pan romantasy book. Call us and tell us your unique stories! 1-844-RUG-CHAT Books we’re reading: The Never King: amzn.to/3Rp64p5 Binding 13: amzn.to/42CJlZa The female nervous system:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahentrup/video/7633468496751447310?_r=1&_t=ZT-96Oasdlhl4X Vitamin gumball machine: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX9o_mwAmzo/?igsh=MTdpNXExc3l2bjJycA== If you liked this video please give it a and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVPcEbVLQgLZX0Rt6jo34A/join Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod: https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Parenting Witchcraft + Kate’s Princess Diaries Lore 12.05.2026 58min

  Joey kicks things off poking fun at Kate’s witchy era, which thanks to WitchTok has only gotten stronger… but after an astrology reading hits a little too close to home, he’s suddenly shouting from the rooftops that after 7 years, he’s finally out of Uranus.  We also get into our experience trying elimination communication, aka “diaper witchcraft,” while potty training our newborn, Kate shares one of her favorite analog activities lately: handing Moon a screen-free retro film-style camera to explore with. It captures all the nostalgic magic of a disposable camera, but without the wait to get the photos developed. We laugh about Kate’s cameo in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement still following her everywhere online, including the completely unscripted accent behind her iconic line. Tess reveals a shocking DNF, and we spiral into the dream of creating a TV show where we remodel homes in all 50 states… Netflix call us!  The Glasgow Witch: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatglasgowwitch Digifilm Camera: https://digifilmcamera.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorKBtRCo5GCvth8VPZIFLZ9_RPswmAJ7OkUb60U02mCG4ml-Y3i If you liked this video please give it a 👍 and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube  🙌 Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod: https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle Follow Kate: https://www.instagram.com/mrkate Follow Joey: https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us.📞 1-844-RUG-CHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  I Stopped Shaving 4 Years Ago... Here's What My Husband Thinks 05.05.2026 1h

  In this episode, we push back on the status quo—from building a custom family bed to co-sleeping work, to Kate opening up about what she’s stopped doing to please society (like shaving) and fully embracing aging, to be an example for our daughter. Tess might not have met her match from the podcast, but it did spark a fun night out with longtime friends—also single and ready to mingle—and led to a debate about “catching print”… which, surprisingly, has nothing to do with interior design. We also share the books we think should be required reading for every adult—Joey picks Leadership and Self-Deception https://tinyurl.com/4khe83m4 and Kate goes with Brave New World https://amzn.to/3OD8gbN. On the other side of the spectrum, our dark romantsy latest obsession is Chrysalis by B.B Reid. Why Women Shaving is a Marketing Scheme: https://www.tiktok.com/@orim/video/7232383970950778118?_r=1&_t=ZT-960tQprWNFW Celebrity Makeup Artist that convinced me to wear less makeup: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiejanehughes/video/7607468520070270222?_r=1&_t=ZT-960vfelNOVp Catching Print Tutorial: https://www.tiktok.com/@datingcoachanwar/video/7616795065335221517?_r=1&_t=ZT-960wGhiIXBG We want to hear from YOU. Leave us your name and where you’re calling from: 📞 1-844-RUG-CHAT If you liked this video please give it a 👍 and SUBSCRIBE to our channel!⁠⁠ http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube⁠⁠ It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review!  Official Instagram of the pod:⁠⁠  @rugcuddle  ⁠⁠ Follow Kate:⁠⁠ @mrkate  ⁠⁠ Follow Joey:⁠⁠  @joeyzehr  ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Drama of The Dream House Continues... 28.04.2026 1h 1min

  In this episode, we’re racing to finish our guest house before visitors arrive but an unexpected (and very unwanted) guest—mold—might just change everything. A caller sparks a conversation about the feng shui and Kate shares the rules she swears by to make a space feel as good as it looks—but things take a turn when Joey starts questioning her about the Somavedic under their bed… Meanwhile, Kate calls Joey out for not being the dating expert he claims to be, sharing a story from a movie they worked on together—where he somehow flew out a girl he wasn’t even that into… after starting a fling with someone from the costume department instead. Plus, we dive into family compounds—why they’re suddenly having a moment—get into books we had to DNF, and unpack the unexpected curveball Joey is currently reading. Check out the Wax Stamp Kit Moon and I have been loving using in our junk journals: https://amzn.to/4mLPv2h  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBHQV9TR/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_GRV15T4V4WAW4PNW3X2F?linkCode=ml1&tag=mr.kateinc.-20&linkId=1280332ebf371d1b5f0015e24a8f7659 We want to hear from YOU. Leave us your name and where you’re calling from: 📞 1-844-RUG-CHAT If you liked this video please give it a 👍 and SUBSCRIBE to our channel!⁠ http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube⁠ It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review!  Official Instagram of the pod:⁠  @rugcuddle  ⁠ Follow Kate:⁠ @mrkate  ⁠ Follow Joey:⁠  @joeyzehr  ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Coming Clean About Our Viral Outdoor Shower + Tess Gets a Date!? 21.04.2026 1h

  You may have seen our viral outdoor shower transformation looking stunning on social media… and in this episode, we’re spilling the realiTEA of that project—including why Joey still showers in his boxers. We talk about everything from diets (we’ve truly tried them all), to turning your kids’ handwriting into custom fonts (credit to Sydni Moran), to Harry Potter fan fiction, and even a criminal who might be a perfect match for Tess. Speaking of Tess, her dating life takes an exciting new turn thanks to the podcast! Plus, a Harry Potter actor has bought from Mr. Kate—and Tess has a run-in with a celebrity… in his boxers?! Turn your handwriting into a font: https://www.yourfonts.com/print-template/ We want to hear from YOU. Leave us your name and where you’re calling from: 📞 1-844-RUG-CHAT If you liked this video please give it a 👍 and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review!  Official Instagram of the pod:  @rugcuddle   Follow Kate: @mrkate   Follow Joey:  @joeyzehr   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How to Thrift Like A Designer + Reacting to Emma Chamberlain’s Furniture Line 🤔 14.04.2026 1h 5min

  In this episode, we’re diving into the art of thrifting—as designers who furnished nearly our entire first apartment secondhand and now source one-of-a-kind vintage gems for our makeover videos. As we enter a thrifting golden era, we’re breaking down how to spot what’s actually worth grabbing, plus the unexpected items most people overlook (but make incredible kids' toys or gifts). What are your favorite items to thrift? Comment below!We also get into Emma Chamberlain's line with West Elm, along with answering a listener call-in about designing her dorm (or any small, renter-friendly space) with character. And stick around to hear the crazy lore Joey uncovered about Lone Fox's new vintage store and Tess’s bad Raya date that she went on for granny. If you liked this episode please follow and rate it 5 stars. It really helps the show https://bit.ly/rugcuddle We want to hear from you! Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT Official instagram of the pod https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle Watch Rug Cuddle (With Us) on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MrKate Follow Kate: https://www.instagram.com/mrkate Follow Joey: https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Truth About How Different We Really Are 07.04.2026 57min

  In this episode, we get into the personality differences that cause most of our arguments—but also make us who we are. Kate opens up about what it’s like being a highly sensitive person, while Joey cannot wrap his head around why someone hasn’t invented a female urinal to fix long bathroom lines.We also give a shoutout to the Staples Baddie for fully embodying the creative weirdo spirit, and on our spring break trip, Joey decides to take Tess’s love life into his own hands—turning the podcast into a search for eligible bachelors to call in. 📞 1-844-RUG-CHATLadies—be honest… would you try Joey’s no-stall bathroom design? 👀 If you liked this episode please follow and rate it 5 stars. It really helps the show https://bit.ly/rugcuddle We want to hear from you! Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT Official instagram of the pod https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle Watch Rug Cuddle (With Us) on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MrKate Follow Kate: https://www.instagram.com/mrkate Follow Joey: https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Getting Real about our Renovationship and Pinterest Death Spirals 31.03.2026 56min

  This week we’re sharing what we’ve learned the hard way from our four-year renovationship with our dream home (that Joey admits he might have ruined)… including what we’ve learned about when DIYing makes sense vs when it’s worth calling in the pros. Plus we’re diving into matrescence—the wild identity shift that comes with becoming a parent—along with brand bibles and our packing habits. Talk Dirty with Tess gets unexpectedly wholesome as we dive into our love for the Plated Prisonerseries—and the best advice Kate’s ever given her. If you liked this episode please follow and rate it 5 stars. It really helps the show!  https://bit.ly/rugcuddle We want to hear from you! Call us.  1-844-RUG-CHAT Official instagram of the pod https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle Watch Rug Cuddle (With Us) on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MrKate Follow Kate: https://www.instagram.com/mrkate Follow Joey: https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  We’re YouTubers... But Raising Screen-Free Kids & Why Getting Better Feels Like Failing 24.03.2026 1h 5min

  This week, we’re talking about what it means to be YouTubers raising kids in a screen-free home, the tensions of working online while limiting screens offline, and how we try to stay on the creating-not-consuming side of technology. Plus, a very special guest (MY DAD) with firsthand experience raising a screen-free kid (ME!!) weighs in. We also get into creative resilience - why getting better can sometimes feel like failing, and why pushing through that feeling matters if you want to make anything meaningful over time. Along the way, we question the shift away from a 13-month calendar, talk periods, share a few DIY ways to bring new life to the art you already own, and ask one very important question: do men actually spend more time on the toilet? If you liked this episode please follow and rate it 5 stars. It really helps the show!  https://bit.ly/rugcuddle We want to hear from you! Call us. 📞 1-844-RUG-CHAT Official instagram of the pod https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle Watch Rug Cuddle (With Us) on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MrKate Follow Kate: https://www.instagram.com/mrkate Follow Joey: https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Romanticizing life, having kids later, and planking noises?! 17.03.2026 1h

  In this episode, we’re romanticizing not sticking to traditional timelines and having kids later in life. We talk with Tess about freezing her eggs and why there’s no single right schedule for starting a family… though Kate did have to draw the line at Joey’s idea of having a surrogate baby at 60.Then we get into small ways to romanticize your everyday life, including an internet challenge that might make you blush that showcases men as a sensory experience… and how that somehow led to Kate saying she wishes she could be a gay man.If you liked this episode please rate it 5 stars on podcast platforms & like it on Youtube. It really helps the show!  https://bit.ly/rugcuddleWe want to hear from you! Call us. 📞 1-844-RUG-CHATOfficial instagram of the pod https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddleWatch Rug Cuddle (With Us) on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MrKateFollow Kate: https://www.instagram.com/mrkateFollow Joey: https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Kate's Interior Design Secret, Joey's Girl-Dad CRISIS & Why we're DONE People-Pleasing 10.03.2026 54min

  This week, Joey had a full girl-dad existential spiral after realizing he can’t actually protect our daughter from the male gaze, which turned into a larger parenting conversation about raising our kids to create systemic change. We also answer a listener question about Kate’s uncanny ability to design spaces that feel perfectly personal: design intuition, empathy, or maybe some inherited psychic abilities. Plus, we dive into the Fourth Wing series and other romantasy books Joey has read, and Kate shares the moment she channeled some serious Fire Horse energy to confront someone who crossed a boundary. Leave us a comment — yay or nay on ponytails for men? Give us a call and tell us what’s got you spiraling — whether it’s a question for us or something that's on your mind. 📞 1-844-RUG-CHAT If you like this podcast, it would mean the world to us if you gave it 5 stars: https://bit.ly/rugcuddleOfficial instagram of the pod: https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddleWatch Rug Cuddle (With Us) on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MrKateFollow Kate: https://www.instagram.com/mrkateFollow Joey: https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices