The Spaghetti Wall
The Spaghetti Wall
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Spaghetti Wall—the show where we throw big ideas at the wall of life and see what sticks.
We’re here to talk about mental health, happiness, and what it really means to live well in a world that often feels like it’s spinning out of control. Whether you’re surviving, thriving, or somewhere in between, this podcast is your weekly dose of honest conversations, real tools, and surprising truths.
No fluff, no filters—just relatable stories, practical insight, and maybe a little humor along the way.
So if you’ve ever asked yourself “Am I okay?”, “Why does life feel so heavy sometimes?”, or “How do I find joy again?”—you’re in the right place.
Together, we’re going to explore the messy, beautiful, frustrating, funny, and deeply human parts of this journey.
Because here at The Spaghetti Wall, the mess is the method.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on mental health, happiness, and living well, with specific episodes addressing themes like couples counseling, emotional resilience, and finding joy in difficult times. For example, a recent episode includes a real couples counseling session guided by a licensed therapist, showcasing practical tools for emotional repair and connection.
Welcome to The Spaghetti Wall—the show where we throw big ideas at the wall of life and see what sticks. Hosted by Jason Wilcox, LCSW and Dr. Thaen Saelee.
We’re here to talk about mental health, happiness, and what it really means to live well in a world that often feels like it’s spinning out of control. Whether you’re surviving, thriving, or somewhere in between, this podcast is your weekly dose of honest conversations, real tools, and surprising truths.
No fluff, no filters—just relatable stories, practical insight, and maybe a little humor along the way.
So if you’ve ever asked yourself “Am I okay?”, “Why does life feel so heavy sometimes?”, or “How do I find joy again?”—you’re in the right place.
Together, we’re going to explore the messy, beautiful, frustrating, funny, and deeply human parts of this journey.
Because here at The Spaghetti Wall, the mess is the method.
Money is one of the top three things couples fight about — and most never talk about it until they’re already living together, blending families, or saying “I do.” In this episode, Jason Wilcox (LCSW) and Dr. Thaen Saelee (licensed clinical psychologist) dig into the question almost every couple gets wrong: joint accounts, separate accounts, or some mix of both?
Drawing on their own very different upbringings and relationships — including Jason’s hard lessons from a joint-account marriage and the now-famous $1,000 string art story — they break down the real stuck points: control, overspending, splitting bills “fairly” when incomes don’t match, blended-family expenses, and the resentment that quietly builds when one partner controls the money. You’ll walk away with practical models for splitting finances in a way where nobody feels controlled and everyone keeps a little autonomy.
Because, as Dr. Saelee puts it, money can actually be sexy — when there’s security, communication, and freedom.
Want to go deeper as a couple? Check out the couples course at www.avidcounseling.org
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