2 Be Better
2 Be Better
Chris Burkett
We are the 2 Be Better Podcast. Chris and Peaches read emails, answer questions and have hard discussions to help you on your personal growth journey. We are not licensed for anything but we have lived through a lot. Join us. Lets grow!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
She Blames Her Husband… But The Real Issue Shocked Us S4 Ep17
In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches break down two intense relationship dilemmas sent in by listeners seeking guidance. The first story explores a struggling marriage between a hardworking farmer husband and an overwhelmed wife who feels emotionally alone despite his constant effort to provide. The conversation dives deep into marriage expectations, communication breakdowns, resentment, traditional roles, time management, and the importance of gratitude in relationships. Chris and Peaches challenge both perspectives and discuss how couples can move from blame and score-keeping toward teamwork, accountability, and rebuilding connection.The second story shifts to a young couple trapped in toxic family environments, trauma cycles, and unhealthy relationship patterns. Chris and Peaches unpack how childhood trauma, lack of independence, emotional immaturity, and outside influences can sabotage love before marriage even begins. They explore boundaries with family, emotional accountability, relationship red flags, and why personal growth must come before commitment. If you’re struggling with relationship conflict, toxic dynamics, or trying to build a stronger partnership, this episode offers raw honesty, tough love, and practical insights for creating healthier relationships and taking responsibility for your own life.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
Apr 27
1 hr 13 min
She Cheated, He Called the Cops, Who’s Really in the Wrong
Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches break down real Reddit relationship stories involving cheating, emotional manipulation, abuse, silent treatment, toxic conflict, and divorce. From a married ex drunk texting her former partner, to a husband calling the police during a domestic dispute, to a wife deliberately “punishing” her husband by leaving him stranded, this episode dives deep into modern relationship dynamics, accountability, boundaries, and self-respect. If you’re navigating infidelity, marital conflict, emotional regulation, or questioning whether you’re overreacting in your relationship, this conversation will challenge your perspective.Expect raw, unfiltered commentary on marriage, betrayal, masculine and feminine responsibility, emotional maturity, and personal ownership. Chris and Peaches don’t sugarcoat hard truths about cheating, victim mentality, toxic behavior, or conflict resolution. Whether you’re struggling with trust issues, divorce decisions, relationship communication, or standing up for yourself in an unhealthy dynamic, this episode offers direct insight into what healthy partnership actually looks like, and what it doesn’t.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
Apr 24
1 hr 2 min
Why Success Feels Empty, The Truth High Achievers Ignore - VOTB
This episode of The Voice of the Broken dives deep into a powerful and often overlooked psychological truth, why success can leave high achievers feeling empty, restless, and unfulfilled. Chris and his co-host break down a Psychology Today article on the “arrival fallacy,” exploring how the pursuit of goals triggers dopamine and purpose, while the achievement itself often falls flat. Through real-world examples like fitness, business, relationships, and personal discipline, they unpack the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and why tying your identity to achievement can quietly destroy your sense of self-worth. Beyond the psychology, the conversation expands into raw, unfiltered discussions about masculinity, purpose, financial pressure, freedom, social media burnout, and what success actually means in real life. You’ll hear honest takes on ambition versus fulfillment, the cost of chasing money, the importance of meaningful relationships, and how modern systems shape identity and perception. This episode is for anyone grinding toward goals, feeling stuck after reaching them, or questioning whether the life they’re building actually aligns with who they are. Expect real talk, uncomfortable truths, and a deeper perspective on purpose, identity, and what it really means to win.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
Apr 21
1 hr 1 min
He Thinks Family Is Holding Him Back… Now What. S4 Ep16
In this powerful relationship podcast episode, the hosts dive deep into real-life struggles around love, ambition, family responsibility, and personal purpose. What happens when one partner believes success and family can’t coexist? Through raw discussion and listener emails, they explore difficult questions about whether love sometimes means letting someone go, how ambition can strain relationships, and the emotional conflict between pursuing dreams and building a family life. Viewers will hear honest perspectives on modern relationships, communication, personal growth, and the fear of holding someone back from their potential. The episode also touches on parenting, homeschooling, mental health, spiritual growth, and the difficult conversations couples must have when their visions for life start to diverge. If you're navigating love, purpose, or wondering whether two people can truly build success together, this episode offers thought-provoking insights and real talk that challenges the way we think about relationships.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
Apr 20
53 min
Microwaved Fish Revenge Gets INSANE, Reddit Petty Stories
Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.In this wild and unfiltered episode, we react to the most outrageous petty revenge stories from Reddit, including a coworker who microwaved salmon in a tiny office and sparked a four year Scientology email war. What starts as a smelly break room disaster spirals into psychological warfare, cult sign ups, toxic ex drama, high school karma, and the kind of revenge that lingers for years. If you love petty revenge stories, workplace drama, relationship chaos, and brutally honest reactions, this episode delivers nonstop commentary, dark humor, and real talk about accountability, maturity, and karma.We also break down stories about abusive exes, high school bullies getting humbled later in life, toxic breakups, and the psychology behind revenge and ego. Expect sharp takes on personal responsibility, growth after trauma, and why sometimes the best revenge is leveling up. Whether you’re here for Reddit revenge stories, relationship advice, karma stories, or raw podcast conversations about life and growth, this episode blends humor, insight, and unfiltered opinions from start to finishBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
Apr 17
40 min
Say “I Love You, Bro” Before It’s Too Late - VOTB
In this raw and unfiltered episode, Chris Burkett dives deep into men’s mental health, modern masculinity, and the dangerous shift toward victim mentality in today’s culture. Through real conversation and article breakdowns, this video challenges the mainstream narrative around depression, personal responsibility, and what it truly means to be a man in today’s world. From the impact of social expectations on men to the growing loneliness epidemic, you’ll hear bold perspectives on why so many men feel lost, disconnected, and stuck, and what they can actually do to change it.This episode also explores deeper topics like emotional expression between men, the power of saying “I love you,” self-mastery through stoicism, and the importance of purpose, discipline, and brotherhood. Expect conversations around organic living, food consciousness, spiritual awareness, and the connection between mind, body, and environment. If you're looking for honest truth about masculinity, personal growth, mental health, and breaking free from societal conditioning, this is a must-watch discussion.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
Apr 14
1 hr 34 min
She Cheated on Christmas… Now He Wants Her Back S4 Ep15
In this raw and unfiltered episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches break down real listener emails covering marriage betrayal, repeated deception, trauma bonding, commitment hesitation, engagement delays, and self-sabotage in relationships. From a husband hiding infidelity and lying about antidepressants, to a man who won’t propose despite promises, to trauma-driven relationship sabotage, this episode dives deep into relationship trust issues, emotional manipulation, accountability, and what true commitment actually looks like. If you’re struggling with cheating, broken trust, engagement anxiety, trauma bonds, or wondering whether to stay or walk away, this conversation will challenge you to see the truth clearly. You can expect direct relationship advice, hard truths about boundaries, honest discussions about integrity in marriage, emotional maturity, and how past trauma impacts romantic decisions. This episode explores how to rebuild trust after betrayal, when “grace” becomes self-betrayal, the danger of people pleasing, why actions matter more than words, and how to recognize when someone is stringing you along. If you’re serious about personal growth, stronger relationships, and building a marriage based on truth instead of fear, this episode delivers clarity without sugarcoating.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
Apr 13
1 hr 21 min
Petty, Toxic, and Completely Unhinged
In this episode, we react to jaw dropping Reddit stories centered around disrespect, family tension, relationship drama, and the petty revenge that follows. What starts with a simple eye roll spirals into full blown conflict, exposing fragile egos, passive aggressive behavior, toxic dynamics, and the small moments that trigger massive fallout. If you’re into Reddit relationship stories, family drama, petty revenge, and unfiltered podcast commentary, this conversation breaks down what really drives people to snap, escalate, and justify their behavior.We go deeper than just laughs. Expect raw takes on accountability, emotional immaturity, boundaries, marriage conflict, and how unresolved resentment turns into calculated retaliation. From subtle disrespect to long term grudges, we unpack the psychology behind revenge and why so many people would rather “win” than communicate. If you enjoy brutally honest reactions, relationship advice, personal growth discussions, and viral Reddit drama stories, this episode delivers humor, insight, and uncomfortable truth from start to finish.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
Apr 10
2 hr 7 min
Voice of the broken.... done differently
This week we gave up emails, read and article and hung out. Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
Apr 9
53 min
You Think It’s Love Until You See the Bank Statement S4 Ep14
In this raw and unfiltered episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches break down real listener emails about modern relationships, co-parenting struggles, jealousy, insecurity, divorce, blended families, and rebuilding trust after betrayal. They dive deep into passive-aggressive communication, resentment in long-term relationships, accountability after cheating, and what it really takes to make co-parenting work without sabotaging your current partner. If you’re navigating custody exchanges, dealing with an insecure boyfriend or girlfriend, or trying to heal from past relationship trauma, this episode gives direct, practical relationship advice without sugarcoating.You’ll also hear honest conversations about dating after divorce, step-parent dynamics, masculine insecurity, emotional maturity, and how unresolved wounds can quietly destroy a healthy relationship. Whether you're struggling with boundaries with an ex, co-parenting conflict, trust issues, or wondering if your relationship is worth fighting for, this episode challenges victim mindsets and pushes personal responsibility. If you want blunt relationship coaching, modern dating insight, and real talk about marriage, divorce, and blended families, this is for you.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
Apr 6
1 hr 29 min
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