Already Friends

Ep 270: In this heartfelt episode, Allison closes the Already Friends chapter after a beautiful 5+ year journey with our community. Before recording, she invited listeners to say goodbye to the podcast by submitting a thoughtful message. She reads some of the entries on the show so everyone can grieve this bittersweet ending together. 

All 270 public episodes on Apple Podcast and Spotify will still remain so you can go back to re-listen. If you’ve listened to all the public episodes and are missing Already Friends, there are 50+ bonus episodes on Patreon that were never on the public feed. You can subscribe for $5/month to access that full library of episodes, but just know that no more episodes will be added. 

If you'd like to stay in touch with Allison and Ceara, you can follow on our personal social media channels and websites. Thank you all for the support, love, encouraging words, and gratitude. We will cherish this journey together forever!

RELATED EPISODES: 

Episode # 1 - Get To Know Us (Published Feb 2nd, 2021) 

Episode # 10 - All Over The Place With Layne Fable 

Episode # 18 - New Wave From Dreaming To Make It Happen 

SOCIAL LINKS:

Allison's Socials: Website, Instagram, TikTok

Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Ep 269: The very last WWYBD of Already Friends. Allison catches listeners up to speed on the logistics of the podcast closing and shares fun highlights from her week. Then she answers listener’s submitted questions about trying to make time for everything, managing fluctuating income, navigating differing friendship communication styles, staying consistent with personal and brand aesthetics, and creating new routines in motherhood to remain balanced. These questions all seem to circle around themes of guilt, consistency and boundaries - which are things so many of us struggle with. 

In the catch up, Allison talks about how she’s leaning into the energy of change by trying new things. She visited three new fitness studios, tried new dinner recipes, and found a new wind down beverage. She’s celebrating her first Mother’s Day weekend with pilates class, a family trip to the beach and a cacao ceremony. 

QUESTIONS:

• I also live abroad and find it so overwhelming to return to my hometown because my schedule is jam packed trying to see everyone I care about. No matter what I do, it still never feels like I am able to give enough and I feel so guilty. How do you balance returning home? Do I have to really narrow down who I see?
• How do you balance budgeting when your income fluctuates each month as a business owner?
• I’m really upset about a college friend who hasn’t reached out to check in on me after a fresh breakup from my long term partner. The more time passes, the more hurt I am. 
• How do you stay so consistent with your aesthetic? I'm constantly inspired by different vibes and really struggle to keep my brand on one path. This often then catapults into wanting to start multiple brands so I can explore them all, and then I get overwhelmed with an unrealistic amount of ideas.
• What routines have you implemented to keep you on track managing your businesses, motherhood, self, and time with your partner? What does a typical day look like, and do you ever struggle to show up?

MENTIONS:

Say Goodbye To AF: Submit Message before May 15th

Allison's ClassPass Link with Free Bonus Credits

Trip Magnesium Drink for Bedtime or Postpartum

Recipe for No-Bake Protein Bites

SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: 

Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! 

SOCIAL LINKS:

Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes

Ep 268: When Ceara announced she was leaving, Allison needed to decide if she would continue Already Friends as a solo host or step away as well. After taking a two month break to sit with the choice, Allison decided she will also be stepping back from this podcast. It was a really hard decision as she poured her heart into the show every week for 5 years. The AFP community will always be dear to her heart. She’s grieving in closing this chapter, but there are new projects on the horizon to stay connected. For more details about why she decided to step away after Ceara’s leaving, you can view updates on patreon.com/alreadyfriends

In this episode, Allison keeps things positive and fun by sharing what she’s been up to the last two months! She took a birth integration trip to Tulum and she visited family in Omaha. She’s enjoying being out of the early postpartum trenches and having more ability to do self-care, creative projects, workouts, and day trips around The Netherlands.

Before she closes the chapter for good, she wanted to softly say goodbye so she did this episode and will be doing two more. In the upcoming final episode, she invites listeners to celebrate this closing chapter of Already Friends with her by submitting a Goodbye AFP Message to be read aloud on the show. If Already Friends has meant something to you, if an episode got you through a hard week, made you feel less alone, made you laugh when you needed it, or positively changed your life, Allison wants to read your words on that final episode. Please submit by May 15th in order for it to be received before recording. The final episode will be published May 20th. 

MENTIONS: 

Tulum Faves: Holistika and Otti Cacao 

Allison’s Store: 1404 Collective, Vendor Application

Hayes’ Newborn Photos from JCPenny 

Omaha Aksarben Spots: Sonny’s and Oto HiFi Lounge and Run Club

Haarlem Faves: Sur House and Kristina’s Reel of Dutchies in Sun

Markets: Fair Priced Vintage and Delft Flea 

Netherlands Activities: Leiden Botanical Gardens and Keukenhof Flower Gardens

Keukenhof Gardens Family Photos with Jessie Lee Co Photography

Garden Shed Renovation Photos

Submit WWYBD Question on Our AFP Website

Submit Goodbye Already Friends Message on Our AFP Website

RELATED EPISODES: 

Episode # 228 - Pregnancy Announcement, Starting An Influencer Account and Feeling Left Out (WWYBD?!)

Episode # 231 - Embracing Adulthood: Letting Go, Finding Joy in the Mundane and Alleviating Stress To Improve Quality of Life

Episode # 240 - She Said YES! Sunset Proposal Story, Ring Details + A Wild Week in LA

Episode # 257 - Raw and Honest Birth Story: 42 Weeks, Surrender and Welcoming 9.77 lb Baby Boy

SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: 

Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial

SOCIAL LINKS:

Already Friends: Website, Instagram, TikTok

Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Already Friends Patreon: $5/Month

Ep 267: Ceara’s final episode! This episode is a special one in many ways. It’s our final catch up, peak of the week and Q&A together. 

In the catch up, we reflect on the year of the horse energy that seems present all around us. We share our upcoming travel plans. Allison is off to Tulum on a solo trip with baby Hayes to process, pause and relax. Ceara is going on a work trip to Georgia and then to Florida for her 30th. 

We answer the listener's submitted questions and then wrap up the episode with some special sentiments and plans for our futures. Spoiler alert: we both cry. We have a lot to be grateful for and we’re so honored for those that have been on this journey with us!

TAKEAWAYS:

• Endings also mean new beginnings 
• Participating in experiences out of your comfort zone will lead to major personal growth 
• It’s good to frequently reflect on your life to ensure you’re on an aligned path 

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• What’s your biggest piece of advice for the mid-to-late 20s girlies that you wish you knew?
• For someone looking to start posting more online and being more seen, what advice would you give someone looking to get started?
• What are your favorite episodes and why?
• I’m dating someone that isn’t exactly what I pictured in my mind as my partner but we have so much in common. 
• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• What makes a good friend?

MENTIONED EPISODES:

Episode # 38 - Money, Budgets and Financial Freedom with Brady Kirkptrick

Episode # 82 - Manifesting Your Dream Job and Living a Passionate Life with Hannia Zavala

Episode # 85 - Solo Travel: Tips, Stories and Why It’s Empowering

Episode # 91 - Girl Talk: Unpopular Opinions, Destination Weddings, and Life Updates ft. McKenna Kirkpatrick

Episode # 100 - 100 Ways To Improve Your Life

Episode # 107 - Social Wellness, Belonging and Building A Social Safety Net with Dr. Chelsea Shields (Part 1)

Episode # 108 - How to Develop Deep, Authentic Friendships, Red Flags in Community and The Five Friends You Need with Dr. Chelsea Shields (Part 2)

Episode # 138 - Italy Destination Wedding + Euro Summer Debrief w/ McKenna Rip

Episode # 186 - Breaking into Hollywood, Meeting Celebrities and Directing a Short Film with Hannah Colburn

SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: 

Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! 

SOCIAL LINKS:

Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes

Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group

If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support!

To sponsor our show, email [email protected]

Ep 266: In this episode, Allison and Ceara reflect on the positive results and opportunities they’ve experienced from putting themselves out there over the last decade. This conversation expands beyond sharing online. There’s many ways to put yourself outside your comfort zone - from sharing a lofty goal with your network to being your authentic self around new people to telling your partner you’re ready for marriage or kids. We give practical tips to get over limiting beliefs so that you can reap the benefits of allowing yourself to be visible and vulnerable. 

In the catch up segment, we share highlights of Valentine’s weekend including our date night, Galentine’s gatherings, getting flowers and feeling the love in the air. 

This is one of Ceara’s last episodes, with her final episode being next week (episode 267). 

RELATED EPISODES: 

Episode # 5 - How To Not Let The Fear Of Judgment Stop You From Pursuing Your Dreams with Cierra Porter

Episode # 7 - From Finance To Travel Filmmaker, Logan Armstrong Shares His Story

Episode # 11 - BTS of Launching Fait Par Foutch with Megan Foutch

Episode # 26 - How To Land Your Dream Job + Traveling The World with Megan Homme

Episode # 27 - How To Be More Confident, Asap

Episode # 41 - The Reality Of Doing 75 Hard

SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: 

Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! 

SOCIAL LINKS:

Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes

Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group

If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support!

To sponsor our show, email [email protected]

Ep 265: In this episode, Allison and Ceara reflect on lessons, opportunities and experiences from their 20’s. Allison turned 30 last year and Ceara turns 30 next month so we thought it was timely in this ‘February Farewell’ to spend time reminiscing on things we’ve learned - some the hard way, some the easy way. 

A few takeaways from Allison include the power of self-discovery tools like astrology, recognizing how others perceive you, prioritizing quality purchases over trendy items, and being fulfilled rather than busy. A few takeaways from Ceara include the benefits of networking, using your time wisely, giving generously, being aware of who you surround yourself with and ensuring that you’re enjoying yourself amongst all life’s responsibilities. 

In the catch up segment, Ceara shares about a friend’s birthday gathering and the Super Bowl. Allison gives updates on her recoup week (post visitors) which entailed self-care, appointments, cleaning and pilates. 

MENTIONS: 

Allison’s ClassPass Link - Free Trial w/ Bonus Credits

Fun Group Games - Quiplash, Phase 10, and Sh*t Happens

Allison’s 3 Year Policy - Watch Video Here

RELATED EPISODES: 

Episode # 100 - 100 Ways To Improve Your Life

Episode # 106 - Spirituality, Manifestation and Intuition with Dheandra Nicolette

Episode # 195 - 30 Bucket List Experiences Before Age 30 & The Lessons Learned

Episode # 225 - Fun Ways To Romanticize Your Life During Warmer Weather

SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: 

Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! 

SOCIAL LINKS:

Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes

Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group

If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support!

To sponsor our show, email [email protected]

Ep 264: In this episode, Ceara shares a big announcement with the community. The news is bittersweet, as it’s celebrating the incredible journey of Already Friends over the last five years, while also ushering in a new era of her career. This episode is part of ‘Farewell February’ with her last episode on the show being February 25th. 

Allison shares how she is navigating this news, the uncertainty of the show without Ceara, and possible plans for the future. Together, the girls reminisce on their favorite memories over the last five years of 300+ episodes. Highlights include receiving rewarding feedback from listeners, getting to meet listeners in real life, finding our voices and confidence, the accountability of showing up every week, and the positivity that this community has brought through segments like peak of the week and wwybd. 

We also share some bts secrets and tasks that go into having a podcast that people might not know about or consider. 

MENTIONS: 

Our PDF Guide - How To Start A Podcast

Episode # 146 - Recapping Our Group Trip To Costa Rica! BTS, Stories and What It’s Like Traveling with 20 Strangers

Submit Question for Q&A Episode - On Our Website

SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: 

Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! 

SOCIAL LINKS:

Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes

Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group

If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support!

To sponsor our show, email [email protected]

Ep 263: In this episode, Allison and Ceara answer listener submitted questions. You can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme.

In the catch up segment, Ceara updates listeners on new home projects such as elevating her primary bedroom and renovating her bathroom. She’s enjoying a slow January at home, taking Margo for walks in the snow, and reading a book club book. Allison’s family is visiting her in Haarlem so her schedule has been full of visiting attractions and showing them her favorite spots. She also candidly shares some challenges of breastfeeding in public.  

After our catch up, we answer and talk through all of the questions below.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Reciprocating support to loved ones is challenging during early stages of parenthood. 
• It's important to honestly communicate your needs in relationships.
• Healing from past trauma will take time and support.
• Be aware of your own self-sabotaging patterns. 
• It’s important to forgive yourself and let go of guilt. 
• There are ways to overcome and cope with a fear of flying. 

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• I’m having my first baby this year but am a bridesmaid in three of my friends' weddings. They were so supportive of me, and I want to reciprocate but I’m not sure how I will be able to do that with a newborn. 
• My sister is in a horrible situation-ship that is affecting our relationship and making her depressed. However, she won’t leave him and I don’t know what to do at this point. 
• I am feeling guilty for a lot of my behavior when I was younger, hurt and traumatized. As I begin to process and heal, I am noticing patterns.
• I have a horrible fear of flying but I have a friend's wedding in Italy this summer. Any advice?

RELATED EPISODES:

Episode # 192 - Synchronicities, Power of Thought, Flight Anxiety and Facing Your Fears

Episode # 244 - How to Make Your Own Personal Curriculum 

MENTIONS:

Ceara’s ‘Five Star Hotel’ Series - On Instagram 

Fairytale Town in Netherlands Without Cars - Giethoorn

Windmill Attraction in The Netherlands - Zaanse Schans 

Breastfeeding Facebook Group - Latched 

SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: 

Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! 

SOCIAL LINKS:

Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes

Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group

If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support!

To sponsor our show, email [email protected]

Ep 262: In this episode, Allison and Ceara reflect on healthy and productive habits they’ve been doing over the years that they plan to continue. We share examples across all the wellness dimensions from nutrition to cleaning to movement to daily coffees. 

In the catch up segment, Allison updates listeners on her postpartum journey. Her recovery is going well so she’s back to biking, going to yoga, doing arm workouts and taking long stroller walks. Ceara got hacked so she spent too many hours dealing with that, but on a positive note - she had lunch with a friend and is getting a solid start on her reading goal for the year. 

TAKEAWAYS:

• Small, consistent habits compound over time and create bigger results than occasional big efforts.
• Habits aren’t just routines — they actively shape your identity and daily life.
• Breaking goals up into smaller habits and goals makes change feel sustainable instead of overwhelming.
• Progress matters more than perfection when building new habits.
• Celebrating small wins helps reinforce consistency and motivation.
• Struggling with consistency is normal and requires patience and self-compassion.

RELATED EPISODES:

Episode # 113 - Sydney Adams’ Tips for Physical Wellness - Movement, Meals and Morning Routines

Episode # 152 - Accountability and Discipline: The Duo For Success in 2024

Episode # 159 - Physical Wellness: Fitness Routines, Eating Enough and Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle with Grace Frisella

Episode # 233 - Feel-Good Morning Routine: 5 Habits That Change Everything

Episode # 242 - Back-to-School for Grown-Ups: Routines, Rituals, and Best Practices for a Seasonal Reset

MENTIONS:

Hydrogen Tabs - H2Tab

Hydrogen Water Bottle - View Here

Mass Unsubscribe Emails on Gmail

Freezing Lemons Hack - TikTok

Meal Prep “Lego Lunch” Method - TikTok and TikTok 

Ceara’s Ultrahuman Ring

Postpartum Irritability Skit - TikTok

SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: 

Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! 

SOCIAL LINKS:

Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes

Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group

If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support!

To sponsor our show, email [email protected]

Ep 261: In this episode, Allison and Ceara discuss habits, mindsets and patterns that they’ve intentionally given up in order to grow personally, professionally, and emotionally. We talk about saying no, letting go of perfectionism, setting firmer boundaries around accessibility, becoming more diligent about time, avoiding victim mentality, stepping away from extremes, and being more authentic in sharing our beliefs openly. 

In the catch up segment, Ceara shares about her fitness program, co-working with a friend for accountability, and the beginning plans of her 30th birthday trip. Allison is getting to know baby Hayes, creating fun incentives for her vendors at the shop, and manifesting an office space. 

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, over-accessible, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel aligned, this episode is an invitation to pause, reassess, and consider what you might need to stop doing in order to level up.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Growth can also come from subtracting, not just addition. 
• Victim mentality keeps you stuck.
• Ignore “What-About-Ism” and don’t overexplain yourself. 
• Done is better than perfect. 
• Time is a very precious resource and should be treated with respect. 
• Over-accessibility can lead to burnout and anxiety. 
• Charging what you’re worth changes how you feel about yourself. 
• You don’t need to be liked by everyone.
• Open-mindedness doesn’t require self-abandonment. 

RELATED EPISODES:

Episode # 108 - How to Develop Deep, Authentic Friendships, Red Flags in Community and The Five Friends You Need with Dr. Chelsea Shields

Episode # 110 - Outgrowing Friendships, Self-Care, How to Stick to Your Goals and More

Episode # 157 - Pursuing Your Career Goals While Maintaining Health and Happiness with Sam Noddle

Episode # 209 - Your Vision Is The “Why” and Goals Are The “How”

Episode # 232 - Living Life to the Fullest While Also Planning for Financial Stability and Future Goals

MENTIONS:

Ceara’s Workout Program - 1, 2, 3 Lagree

SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: 

Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! 

SOCIAL LINKS:

Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok

Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes

Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group

If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support!

To sponsor our show, email [email protected]