Francesca and Melody are back from their summer break and settling back into their routines! Francesca has some exciting news: she’s started a new job! But wait… what is it that Melody does again?

Today’s muse? Not the band, though existential angst is involved. This episode is all about feeling behind in life when society’s imaginary checklist starts whispering: "You should’ve done that by now", and why it’s totally overrated.

After a holiday break, Francesca dives into a spirited reflection on leg hair and why skipping the razor can be a political statement. Meanwhile, Melody shares her adventures (and misadventures) of being the youngest in a travel group full of seniors.

This month, Melody and Francesca discuss the challenges of living abroad, from navigating cultural adjustments to overcoming language barriers. In other words, how to board a flight wearing 10 layers of clothing or having to choose between your laptop and your cat.

It's like one of those jokes: an Italian and a French enter a bar... Meet Francesca and Melody in this first episode as they go over awkward moments, bidets, and would the French just give the Mona Lisa back to the Italians?