Episode 8: Best Friends, Bloodlines & Blunt Truths: Debbie & Ashley’s Wild Ride Part 1
Ever had a friendship so deep, so loyal, and so wild that it feels like no one else would even get it? Now imagine that friend is also your aunt. In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie hit record in a Vegas hotel room with Debbie and Ashley—niece and aunt, secret-keepers, and soulmates by choice.
From vintage thrift store adventures and meme marathons to a hard truth that literally saved a life, their bond is layered, hilarious, and deeply real. They talk about being judged by family, being misunderstood, and why they never let a fight last longer than a day. This one is for anyone who's ever found a best friend in the most unexpected place.
In This Episode:
Why their 12-year age gap made them closer [03:15]
How meme-sharing became their love language [06:50]
When family judges your friendship (and you stop caring) [09:40]
The hard truth Debbie told that changed Ashley’s life [13:30]
Their rehab story, rebrands as “going to camp” [17:45]
Why unconditional love looks like calling someone out [21:10]
How they navigate fights, forgiveness, and family drama [23:00]
If you’ve ever felt like your friendship didn’t fit the mold—or if you’re lucky enough to have someone who holds your secrets and your heart—this episode is your love letter.
🎁 Bonus Segment: Rapid Fire Bestie Questions—Vegas edition.
🎶 Closing Song: Definition of a Best Friend by Brooke August & Hannah Rose
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👉 Follow Slightly Unsupervised on Apple Podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share this with the friend who’s been with you through it all—even if she's technically your aunt.
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