Pickles & Pasta EP03 - Fathers, Leaders, & Calgon Dreams

Episode 3: Fathers, Leaders, & Calgon Dreams 

In this episode of Pickles and Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo reflects on the power of father figures, the qualities that define true leadership, and how current world events are quietly shaping our emotional lives. From Steph’s deeply personal tribute to her dad to open talk about anxiety, therapy, and relationship tension, this one dives deep—but always with heart. 

Topics Covered:

 • The story behind Have Some Fun Today and Steph’s father’s lasting legacy

 • What real leadership looks like—and why it’s missing in today’s world

 • The silent toll of stress, news, and global unrest on our mental health

 • Therapy tips: how to find the right fit and why it matters

 • How to manage conflict with empathy in relationships

 • A Rapid Fire Q&A to end with laughs, reflection, and dream escapes 

This episode is raw, real, and refreshingly human—a reminder that even in chaos, connection and conversation matter most.