Welcome back to Gut Talk! If you're new here - hi, we're so happy to have you.

This week we are getting real about where we’re at in life - dating in your late 20s, the pressure to "have it all together," and how social media has totally distorted how we view beauty, confidence, and success.

We talk about:

- My first date in forever and why dating gives me anxiety

- Why turning 28 and 30 has actually felt like the start of our glow-up

- Building confidence without changing your face (or breaking the bank)

Your favorite life hacks from our IG question box (you guys killed it)

If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or not “enough,” this episode is the deep, reassuring chat you didn’t know you needed. From skincare to soul work—this one’s for the girls in the messy middle.

Let’s get into it.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Summer colds, guest rooms & pre-Nashville energy

02:23 - Family dynamics around being sick & rest culture

04:15 - Accidental photo scroll horror story

08:11 - First date recap & dating anxiety

10:03 - The mental load of dating in your late 20s

15:14 - Why we feel better at 28 & 30 than we did at 24

20:14 - The power of trial-and-error in your 20s

21:24 - Gut healing, emotional health & bouncing back

25:03 - Beauty standards, filler pressure & social media

37:06 - What’s changed your life lately? (Listener Q&A)

38:48 - Walks, amino acids & feeling nourished

40:18 - Being “skinny but malnourished” during the pandemic

41:11 - Shoutout to our strong, lifting mom 💪

42:29 - BYEEEEEE

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