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Maddie and Lauren feel like they haven't made the most of their summer yet, so they came up with a "summer bucket list", or 26 activities that they want to do before August comes to an end. If you try any of their suggestions, leave them know by commenting on Instagram @thesisterdiary!  Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Maddie and Lauren are back for another assumptions episode! After a long life update, they dive into audience submitted assumptions. They address questions about whether or not they're in relationships, if they are introverts or extroverts, how they make money online and more. Thank you to everyone who participated in this episode!  You can use the code THESISTERDIARY for 25% off your Recess subscription.  Produced by Dear Media.

Lisa Caprio is the founder and designer of Heavy Manners, a New York City based, vintage-inspired apparel brand. Lisa’s iconic prints and adorably-named styles are loved by celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Madison Beer, Hailey Bieber and more. Today, Lisa joins Maddie and Lauren to dive into the story of her success. She discusses how and why she started the brand, and shares why nostalgia for her childhood and her love for vintage movies, songs and clothing is at the basis of everything that she creates. Lisa also outlines the lessons that she has learned since starting Heavy Manners, in both her business and personal lives.  You can find Heavy Manners on Instagram at @heavymanners and online at www.heavymannersny.com.  Produced by Dear Media.

Join Maddie and Lauren for another episode in their "random things on our mind" series. In this episode, they discuss overthinking and managing your mental chatter, social media growth, summer plans, Lauren's move to boarding school and more. If you like these types of episodes, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe for more!  The book Maddie is reading is called The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer.  Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Maddie and Lauren rate and share their thoughts on summer fashion trends, from corsets and crochet bucket hats, to terry cloth and DIY jewelry. They also discuss trend longevity, the term "cheugy" and more. For more of The Sister Diary, check them out on Instagram @thesisterdiary, @maddieorlando and @laurenorlando88. Produced by Dear Media.

Meadowlark Monaghan is a mental health professional and co-host of the podcast, Thoughts May Vary. She currently works as a consultant with popular brands like Madhappy and Lonely Ghost, where she uses her knowledge of the mental health space to develop and refine mental health content, initiatives and programs for these companies.  This episode is part two and is a continuation of last week's conversation. You can listen to part one here and find Meadowlark on Instagram @itsmeadowlark. Sponsor: Ana Luisa Produced by Dear Media.

Meadowlark Monaghan is a mental health professional and co-host of the podcast, Thoughts May Vary (coming soon!). She currently works as a consultant with popular brands like Madhappy and Lonely Ghost, where she uses her knowledge of the mental health space to develop and refine mental health content, initiatives and programs for these companies. On this episode, Meadowlark discusses a variety of topics pertaining to mental health, including the impact that COVID had on those who experience depression, anxiety and eating disorders, how to find hope and gratitude in the darkness of 2020/2021, what "real" self-care looks like and more. You can find Meadow on Instagram, @itsmeadowlark. Part one of two, to be continued next week! Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Maddie guides Lauren through a real-time journaling exercise, showing her how to easily and effectively add a few minutes of writing into her daily routine. Maddie and Lauren also discuss the key role that journaling can play in achieving goals, what to actually write about, how to break aspirations and ideas down into small, achievable steps, and more. Whether this is your very first time journaling or you're a seasoned pro, grab a notebook and pen and join in!  You can follow along on Instagram @thesisterdiary, and if you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.  Produced by Dear Media.

In this episode, Maddie and Lauren play a game of Would You Rather, answering questions written in by listeners. They also share their summer goals and plans, discuss Lauren's career prospects and read a listener review.  Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Maddie and Lauren are back for another installment of their listener advice series. They share their thoughts on a variety of questions, from how to stay motivated to post on social media to is it wrong to date your best friend's ex? Maddie and Lauren also discuss habits and routines, realistic productivity, time management and more.  Produced by Dear Media.