Gin and Chat with Lo and Nat

We're keeping it zero proof this week, sipping Recess mocktails (the drink for when you don’t want one), as we take it back to the playground.

Let's chat about our most embarrassing recess stories; yes, Nat once tackled a kid to "save the day" and almost got suspended, plus Lo had an asthma attack mid choir performance. 

Then we get real about why dance is the most humbling career out there: getting cut in the first round, entering a new generation, why we miss storytelling over tricks, and how to know if the dancer lifestyle is actually right for you. 

We also discuss why women deserve to take up more space, the Alix & Ashtin dynamic duo that's basically us, breaking a trauma bond after dating a narcissist, animal themed bedroom murals, and a long-overdue shout-out to our editor Kyle.

Of course we close it out with our classic Happy Hour Hot Takes because we know you can’t live without them.🍸

TIMESTAMPS 

0:00 Introduction ft. Recess Mocktails

4:13 Recess stories Confessions 

7:00 Embarrassing Childhood Stories (knowing when to pivot) 

10:59 Playground Crushes & First Boyfriends 

12:55 Man Barking In The Mirror

15:21 Audition Gone Wrong

18:57 The A Team

22:53 The Jonas Brothers & Animal Murals 

27:28 Happy Hour Hot Takes  

31:25 Conclusion & Wise Words For October

Drop a comment and tell us your most embarrassing recess story (and give Kyle some love while you're down there!)

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#GinAndChat #Recess #MocktailHour #ZeroProof #DanceLife #DancerLife #AuditionTips #ProfessionalDancer #GymTok #WomenWhoLift #NarcissisticAbuse #TraumaBond #JonasBrothers #CheetahGirls #HappyHourHotTake #PumpkinSpice #GirlTalk #PodcastLife #FriendshipGoals

🍒🍸 We are so back! This week we're sipping on some cherry coke zero and gin while we chat about our messy and misfortunate summers.

We're discussing accidentally falling for a narcissist (RIP "Pirate Pete"), what it actually feels like to be blindsided in love, and having the strength to finally walk away. How to deal with unexpected grief and allowing yourself time to bounce back. 

On a lighter note, we dissect our friendship and finally determine the name for our dynamic; codependent enablers. We discuss why having hard conversations means that you care, and that finding friends who hold you accountable are the best ones to keep around.

Oh, and we're addressing the elephant in the room: yes, we took a summer break. Sue us.

Grab your drink of choice and settle in — this one's got grief, growth, friendship truths, and somehow, once again, it all circles back to Taylor Swift. 

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TIMESTAMPS 

0:00 Introduction ft. cherry coke zero & gin 

3:13 Little Life Updates ft. a Narcissistic Pirate 

6:37 Navigating Grief 

12:21 The Ultimate Lesson 

15:16 Friendship Faults 

17:04 Codependent Enablers 

20:46 Accountability Checks 

27:34 Monthly Episodes 

33:27 Happy Hour Hot Take

36:21 Conclusion

Drop a comment and tell us: do you identify with the term codependent enabler? 

#GinAndChat #NarcissisticAbuse #GriefJourney #Codependency #FriendshipGoals #AccountabilityPartner #TaylorSwift #HealingJourney #GirlTalk #PodcastLife #HappyHourHotTake #DatingAdvice #FriendshipAdvice

We told you this would be our most iconic episode yet, and we meant it! This week we're joined by the incredibly talented Stephani Sosa — ballroom dancer, Utah native, and one of the 12 hopefuls competing on the brand new spin-off "Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro"!

We start things off with Stephani's upbringing and what it was really like growing up in Utah, both the beautiful parts and the unexpected challenges of building a dance career from there. Then we get into something truly special: her bond with her brother Ezra Sosa, a current pro on DWTS, and just how meaningful their relationship has been throughout her entire journey. Stephani opens up about the road it took to land a spot on The Next Pro and what this opportunity means to her after years of hard work behind the scenes.

Of course, we couldn't let her leave without spilling the tea on what it was ACTUALLY like living with the other 11 contestants in the house, plus the truth behind some of the toughest challenges the show doesn't show you. And since episode 1 just aired this week, Stephani gives us her honest, unfiltered deep dive into everything that went down.

This one is inspiring, emotional, and packed with the kind of behind-the-scenes tea you won't get anywhere else!

Timestamps: 

0:00 Introduction ft. Skinny Margs

6:00 From Troupe to The Next Pro

11:40 Bond With Ezra Sosa

17:44 DWTS Meets Love Island

27:03 The Truth Behind The Challenges 

38:26 Props To The Pros 

56:41 Competitive Mindset

1:00:09 What Does This Mean To You

1:08:23 Happy Hour Hot Take

1:12:45 Conclusion

If you're a DWTS fan, a sibling who gets it, or just someone chasing a big dream of your own, this episode will leave you feeling motivated and ready to go after it!

Drop a comment and tell us: are you tuning into DWTS: The Next Pro?? And who are you rooting for?

Cheers, Chatties! 🍸

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#GinAndChat #DWTS #DancingWithTheStars #TheNextPro #StephaniSosa #EzraSosa #Ballroom #SiblingGoals #GuestEpisode #DanceLife

Cheers, Chatties! 🍸

In this Vlog Style episode, we’re taking you along for a full weekend with us! We kick things off with our little life updates and some happy hour hot takes, then it’s time to spend the weekend together.

We bring you along for a delicious lunch, cozy coffee shop work sessions, and a steamy ramen dinner. We end our Friday night by crafting the perfect French 75s using Conniption Gin while gathering comedic inspo from Hannah Berner’s latest special on Hulu.

The next day we show you what it’s like to spend a day at the podcast studio to record a guest episode! We can’t tell you who our next guest is just yet but trust us — you do NOT want to miss this one. Dare we say our most iconic episode yet!

We also chat about our well-deserved 2-week summer break to soak up the sun, recharge, and prep for some big things coming your way. We know you’ll miss us but we’ll be back with a very exciting episode on July 17th that will make you forget we ever left! 

Oh, and besties — this is your last week to grab 25% off Conniption Gin using code GINANDCHATSUMMER! Don’t miss out.

0:00 Introduction

1:20 Little Life Updates

5:38 Taking A Break 

7:32 Happy Hour Hot Take 

11:03 Vlog! Spend A Weekend With Us

25:30 Conclusion 

Grab your favorite drink, hit play, and spend the weekend with us. Whether you’re watching from the couch or mixing up your own French 75, we’re so happy you’re here to hang with us. 

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🍸 Grab your Conniption gin martini and settle in for a real, raw, and unfiltered chat with two multi-faceted professional dancers navigating the wild world of entertainment!

In this episode we dive deep into what it’s actually like to build a career in the arts. From juggling multiple gigs while your main hustle is growing, to the power of laser-focusing your energy when life feels totally scattered — we’re getting vulnerable and honest.

We talk finances for dancers (and all the money lessons we wish we’d known sooner), the realities of choosing a creative path, and how to keep a thriving side gig without burning out. Plus, we explore the game-changing power of visualization and how to use it to manifest the future you truly want.

This one’s equal parts inspiring, cheeky, and heartfelt — perfect for anyone chasing big dreams while keeping the bills paid.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

1:38 The Power of Visualization 

7:03 Shout Out Branch Basics 

10:21 Childhood Birthday Parties

12:52 Little Life Updates

16:48 Directing Your Focus 

21:48 Finances For Dancers

24:14 Be Your Own Business  

35:04 Happy Hour Hot Take

38:30 Conclusion

Whether you’re a dancer, artist, creative entrepreneur, or just love real conversations over cocktails, this episode will leave you feeling seen, motivated, and ready to level up your career!

If you’re in the arts, building a side hustle, or working on your mindset, drop a comment and tell us: What’s one thing you wish you knew when you started?

For the month of June get 25% off Conniption with code: GINANDCHATSUMMER

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#ProfessionalDancer #DancerLife #SideHustle #ArtsCareer #Manifestation #Visualization #DancerFinances #CreativeCareer #GinAndChat

Grab your Conniption and join us for all the laughs, little life updates, and real talk you love!

In this episode, we chat about maintaining your independence in relationships and how to avoid becoming boy obsessed. We share why it’s so easy to lose yourself when a new romance sparks, how a healthy relationship should be a beautiful addition to your life (not your entire world), and practical advice on setting strong boundaries so you stay centered in your own fabulous life.

Lauren also gives the latest update on Pirate Pete, and Nat spills the tea on her accidental participation in a Catholic Procession during Pride weekend. Of course, we close it out with our signature Happy Hour Hot Takes!

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction 

3:36 Little Life Updates 

10:00 Catholic Mass Gone Wrong 

15:08 The David Disaster

18:56 Femininity

22:28 Independence In Relationships

27:52 Sisterly Advice

34:00 Happy Hour Hot Take

36:38 Conclusion 

Whether you're single, dating, or in a long-term relationship, this episode is packed with uplifting reminders, cheeky wisdom, and the kind of honest girl talk that leaves you feeling empowered!

Grab your gin, settle in, and join us for some laughs and love lessons! 

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#IndependenceInRelationships #NotBoyObsessed #RelationshipAdvice #DatingBoundaries #MaintainingIndependence #GinAndChat #WomenEmpowerment #Podcast #LifeUpdates #HotTakes

Pour yourself some Conniption and join us for another cheeky chat!🍸

In this episode, we’re recapping our fabulous Summer Soirée — which wasn’t complete without cocktails made with our favorite gin from Conniption, obviously. We welcomed our favorite people into our new apartment, let the cocktails flow freely, and danced the night away!

We then dive deep into the beauty and complexity of girlhood and why nurturing true sisterhood is everything. Things get vulnerable as we open up about a recent tough fight we had, unpacking codependency in friendships and how to navigate those emotional waters with honesty and love. True friendships sometimes force you to have hard conversations — but that’s because you actually care.

Plus, we’re talking astrology… DUH! We break down the powerful Blue Moon in Sagittarius from last weekend and how its energy is calling us to release old identities, step into expansion, and level up our potential.

Of course, we wrap it all up with our signature Happy Hour Hot Takes — because what’s Gin & Chat without a little unfiltered chaos? Spoiler alert: these ones might ruffle some frat boys’ feathers.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction 

3:08 Caffeine Maxing 

6:41 Summer Soirée 

12:36 Girlhood & True Sisterhood

19:51 The Complexity of Friendships

27:48 Blue Moon in Sagittarius

31:57 Happy Hour Hot Takes

34:13 Conclusion

If you love real talk about friendship, personal growth, cocktails, and cosmic shifts, this episode is for you. Grab your favorite gin, get cozy, and let’s chat!

For the month of June get 25% off Conniption with code: GINANDCHATSUMMER

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#GinAndChat #Sisterhood #BlueMoon #FriendshipTalk #ConniptionGin #SummerSoiree #PersonalGrowth #AstrologyPodcast #Girlhood

This week we’re serving you delusional self-confidence with a side of chaos and cocktails! In this cheeky catch-up, we chat about fully embracing the statement “fake it till you make it”  as we spill the tea on how we’re hyping ourselves up for our acting era.

We kick things off with our latest Little Life Updates: Our first trip to the brand new Laurel Supply grocery store in WEHO where we bought overpriced, ridiculously aesthetic organic goodness (worth it for the vibes, questionable for the wallet). Lo gives us the full Suitor Summer debrief — dating drama, who is currently stealing her heart, and the lineup of dates she’s got coming up.

Then we do a tell all of our very first acting audition… and yes, spoiler alert besties, we absolutely crushed it. Delusional self-confidence? Delivered.

We wrap it all up with our signature Happy Hour Hot Takes that you never want to miss.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction ft. rosé

6:05 Little Life Updates: Lo’s Dating Life

17:06 In Our Acting Era

28:30 Fake It Till You Make It

36:26 Happy Hour Hot Take

37:59 Conclusion

If you’re in your main character era, needing a confidence boost, or just want to hang out with your besties over drinks — this episode is for you Chatties.

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#GinAndChat #DelusionalConfidence #FakingItTillYouMakeIt #ActingAudition #SuitorSummer #WEHO #PodcastGirls #LifeUpdates #HappyHourHotTakes #FemaleFriendship #Episode60 

In this powerful episode, we chat with Sarah Norris — domestic violence survivor, former NBA and NFL Dancer, and founder of Closure Wine. Sarah transformed her traumatic past into a bold, storytelling-driven lifestyle wine brand that’s helping people heal, one honest bottle at a time.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence and abusive relationships. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. You are not alone.

CLOSURE Wine is rooted in real truth — the kind that hurts, the kind that heals, and the kind that sets you free. If you’ve ever loved the wrong person, lost yourself, or fought like hell to find your way back home, this conversation will hit deep.

Timestamps

0:00 Introduction

4:09 The Inception of Closure Wine

10:52 The Logistics 

17:50 The Purpose

20:15 Abusive Relationships

32:05 Turning Pain into Power

36:28 Near Death Experience

44:37 Dance Career

01:07:55 Happy Hour Hot Take 

Whether you’re a survivor, an aspiring entrepreneur, a woman ready to reclaim her power, or simply love a great glass of wine with real soul — this one’s for you.

Cheers to finding closure, and the journey of becoming who you were always meant to be. 🥂

New episodes every Friday 🍸

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#ClosureWine #SarahNorris #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #FemaleEntrepreneur #WineBrand #ReinventYourself #HealingJourney #WomenInBusiness #SurvivorStory #Podcast

Pour yourself a drink and join us for a chat that is equal parts sweat talk, celeb collab spills, and an ounce of chaos of course.

In this episode, we’re dishing on our shared obsession: Pvolve — the functional fitness method we both teach and actually love. We chat about how we each discovered it, why it clicked for our bodies, and how it stacks up against other workouts. Plus all the perks that keep us coming back for more.

We also recap the glamorous launch event for the highly anticipated Lauryn Bosstick x Pvolve collaboration (with a full PR unboxing), and we catch you up on our wild night at the My Plus One live event during Netflix Is A Joke Fest… where we ran into a face we know all too well. 

Cheeky hot takes, fitness real talk, and plenty of laughs in store.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

3:42 How We Discovered Pvolve

7:35 The Sun & Moon

11:10 Pvolve vs. Pilates

14:07 Perks of Pvolve

18:24 Lauryn Bosstick Collab Unboxing

22:39 Netflix & Exes

30:14 Happy Hour Hot Take

32:25 Conclusion

Whether you’re already Pvolving, Pilates-curious, or just here for the gin-fueled gossip, this episode will have you feeling motivated, informed, and thoroughly entertained of course.

New episodes every Friday 🍸

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#Pvolve #LaurynBosstick #FunctionalFitness #Podcast #FitnessMotivation