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Respectfully Unhinged

Lauren Carmichael

Respectfully Unhinged is where chaos, comedy, healing, motherhood, bad decisions, and brutally honest conversations collide. Hosted by a single mom with zero filter and way too many plot twists, this podcast dives into dating disasters, prison-wife lore, parenting chaos, personal growth, internet nonsense, and the kind of thoughts that should probably stay in the group chat. It’s funny, raw, self-aware, relatable, and slightly concerning in the best way like a late night phone call with your

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00:35:16

Respectfully Unhinged: The Update Nobody Asked For.

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2026/09/15

Life has been lifing, so naturally I had to come back and unload the entire plot. 😂 From Gianna starting middle school and Mr. Inmate finally being outside the gates, to complicated feelings, old loves, situations , wishy-washy people, and a night at the Chris Brown & Usher concert. I’m catching y’all ALL the way up. Basically, this is your “Previously on Lauren’s Bullshit.” 😂

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00:25:31

Respectfully Unhinged: Dear Middle School..

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2026/09/02

In this episode of Respectfully Unhinged, I sit down with my daughter to talk about one of those big childhood transitions that somehow sneaks up on you.. going from elementary school to middle school.We talk about the excitement, the nerves, making new friends, growing up, leaving behind what’s familiar, and all the emotions that come with realizing your little kid isn’t so little anymore. From her perspective as a new middle schooler to my perspective as a mom trying to prepare her for this next

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00:27:19

Respectfully Unhinged: The Reunion

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2026/08/24

After leaving y’all hanging for a month, we’re finally getting back to the story. One phone call, four hours of catching up, and one unexpected question, “When can I see you?” led to a four-hour drive and an emotional reunion I’ll never forget. For the first time in over a month, I was face-to-face with someone from a very complicated chapter of my life… and suddenly, everything felt real.

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00:16:12

Respectfully Unhinged: The Gray Area

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2026/08/24

Some relationships don’t end with hate. Sometimes there’s still love, history, attachment, and feelings but that doesn’t mean you belong together.In this episode, I’m unpacking last night’s emotions, old wounds, mixed signals, and the realization that you can still care about someone without going back.No names. No exposing anyone’s story. Just my perspective, my truth, and everything that exists in the gray area.

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00:55:07

Respectfully Unhinged: Nothing Is Off Limits

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2026/08/19

Tonight’s episode is a little different because I sat down with someone who knows me way too well… because yes, y’all… this was my ex!🤪😂We talked about our history, relationships, mistakes, loyalty, growth, prison, the things that happened between us, and where we stand now.There were questions I probably should’ve thought twice about asking, answers I definitely wasn’t expecting, and a few moments where we both had to be completely honest.No script. No rehearsed answers. No pretending.Just two

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00:15:30

Respectfully Unhinged: Before Jordyn, There Was Us

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2026/08/18

Life has taken some unexpected turns lately, and before we get back into the story, I have a few things to catch y’all up on.And if you haven’t figured it out yet… this story is about John, Jordyn’s dad.I met my son’s father in prison, and trust me, that’s only the beginning.We’re going back to where it all started and finally getting to the story behind that phone call: “I’ve been looking for you…” and other banter!

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00:27:10

Respectfully Unhinged: The Ripple Effect

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2026/08/10

Addiction doesn’t just affect the person struggling, it affects everyone around them.In this episode, we’re talking about the family dynamic, the lies, broken promises, enabling, resentment, and the things that happen behind the scenes that the person struggling may not even realize.Because when one person is battling addiction, the whole family feels it. 🖤🎙️

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00:15:16

Respectfully Unhinged: Then My Phone Rang

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2026/07/20

But we’re picking the story back up exactly where we left off…I walked out of that unit, sat in my car, and completely broke down. The silence after leaving was louder than anything I had experienced. I had questions, I had emotions, and I had no idea if I would ever hear from him again.Until the plot twists started coming.A message from his mom. A conversation with someone from his past. Information I didn’t know. Red flags I probably should have seen. And then, three weeks later, one message

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00:09:06

Midweek Update: Rerouting

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2026/07/15

In this week’s midweek update, we’re talking about rerouting, those unexpected moments when life takes a turn, your plans change, and you realize maybe the detour wasn’t a setback… it was the direction you were supposed to go all along.I had a whole different conversation planned, but God had other plans. And honestly? Looking back, I know it wasn’t a coincidence.This episode is about trusting the redirections, laughing at the chaos, letting go of what we thought was supposed to happen, and

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00:19:00

Respectfully Unhinged: The Set Up

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2026/07/10

Last week, I left y’all outside the captain’s office… and this week, we’re finally walking in.What I thought was the end of the story turned out to be the beginning of something much bigger. In this episode, I’m unpacking what happened after that meeting, the unexpected conversations that followed, and the lessons I never saw coming.This isn’t just another prison story. It’s about assumptions, accountability, the people who quietly changed my perspective, and how one experience completely shifted

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00:19:10

Respectfully Submitted: Mom, we need to talk.

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2026/06/30

My 16-year-old officially took over the mic, and we covered a little bit of everything! From what it’s like having me as a mom to Love Island, Baddies, growing up, her experience coming out as gay, and plenty of laughs along the way, this is one of our most real and unfiltered conversations yet. Grab a drink and come hang out with us!

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00:11:40

Midweek Update: Fatherless Behavior

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2026/06/24

This episode is proof that common sense leaves the chat and chaos takes this wheel. This is 100% unbelievable! We’re talking ignoring red flags, questionable decisions, and a thought process I don’t understand.My judges robe is on today!

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00:15:58

Respectfully Unhinged: Code Is Code

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2026/06/19

I’m back after a much-needed reset, and we’re jumping right back into the chaos.The letter has been passed… Cash became the messenger… and now the ball is in his court.A trip to Dallas unlocks a new character, old drama explodes, and suddenly I find myself caught in the middle of a situation I didn’t create.A call to the unit, a trip to the Captain’s office, and the feeling that maybe… just maybe… I’m being watched.The letter was only the beginning. 👀Stick with me…

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00:08:00

Respectfully Submitted: A Few Weeks Of Perspective

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2026/06/17

After a few weeks away, I’m back!This episode is a little different. I’m talking about taking a step back, spending time with God, navigating another loss, finding gratitude in hard seasons, and being reminded that life is truly a vapor.A little reflection, perspective, and a teaser for Friday’s episode where we finally pick up where the prison story left off.

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00:06:48

Respectfully Submitted: When The Audience Talks Back

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2026/06/03

This week’s Respectfully Submitted takes a different turn.One message came through that wasn’t anonymous. No guessing. No hiding. No distance really. Just intention.I told you all I know who it is, and I do. But what matters more is what happens when the listener stops being in just the audience? This isn’t just a letter, it might be a shift. Let’s get into it.

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00:15:17

Episode 4: The Letter I Shouldn’t Have Written.

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2026/05/29

I read the letter. Then read it again. And again.In this episode we’re talking about the letter that stayed on my mind and the moment I finally picked up a pen. PLUS, you’ll meet Cash- the one who noticed way more than he should have and somehow became the messenger in a story that was starting to get very real.📫 One letter.💀 Several questionable decisions.🤦🏻‍♀️ 0 common sense.

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00:17:37

Midweek Update: Respectfully, Dating Advice From...

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2026/05/27

Midweek update energy: slightly unprepared, fully unfiltered. We brought in a SPECIAL guest (you’ll figure it out), talked teen dating, questionable situationships, and somehow started questioning our own life choices. This episode is not structured, it is survived. 💀

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