This week we talk about Ariana's new album Petal, House of Stassi, to not so trad wife Nara Smith & what has been inspiring us lately: from Pinterest to IRL.

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This week we’re recapping Nicole’s bachelorette! It was a full girl's weekend of last minute adventures, staying out late, and taking in everything the city had to offer. But it got us thinking about how much we might be missing out on by trying to live the "perfect" life at all other times.

We're getting into optimization culture and why being obsessed with doing everything better and faster might actually be making us feel worse. Oura rings, health data, AI tools, productivity hacks all give us more time and more data, but what's the point of optimizing for optimization's sake? At what point does all of it stop being helpful and start being another thing that makes you feel like you're falling behind?

If you've been feeling burnt out or like you've lost the plot a little bit, this one's for you.

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Kacie (a beer league volleyball wag) is a nurse, MMA fighter, security and family member. We talk about our nightmare ER trips, the craziest stories from her floor & explore if people are too comfortable with modern medicine. Please keep all dinnerware on the table!

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This week we're diving in to how we got back in our running era! We've been running together for a few months now, and are telling all about how to find your own pace and make it a habit you enjoy.

We also get into a race gone wrong, the Love Island finale, being humbled at the jobsite, and looking forward to Nicole's bachelorette next weekend!

If you're looking to pick up running, this episode's for you!

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I love you, it's ruining my life: Taylors wedding, Ulta hauls, shopping sprees, baking cakes and all things girl - from wedding inspo to products we are influencing each other to buy.

This week AI is RUINING our lives, the girls and girling (or at the very least trying to), and the FOMO is real and we just want to have fun.

This week, in honor of our 250th birthday, we're diving into our favorite things about America. We love freedom of speech on this podcast!

To start off, we also talk about overcoming insecurity and imposter syndrome, especially when it comes to fitness.

The Insecurities of an All-American Girl

This week the girls revisit their 2026 goals: how they are going so far, add new ones, and remind themselves what they still have to do.

The girls also went viral last week with 300k + views on an instagram reel. (It isn't what you think is about to happen). And Nicole is in full wedding prep swing.

Sorry for only audio this week (our video was corrupted <3)

Nicole is in her construction Barbie era and she is not okay. We're talking 10-12 hour days in the sun, farmer's tan, and a burnout so bad she called off work, slept for 12 hours straight, and felt absolutely zero guilt about it.

This week we got into what burnout actually does to you - doom scrolling, ignoring the people you love, masking in front of your boyfriend while he makes you paella, and the fun little cycle of feeling powerless while you watch yourself spiral in real time.

We also get into the analog bag trend, why the Brick is genuinely the greatest invention of our generation, Hannah's very passionate beefs with vegan food, a Love Island debrief nobody asked for, the hot dog game TikTok that almost hit 40k, and why Friday night goes so much harder than Saturday night and we will not be taking questions.

If you've been in a funk lately, this one might hit a little close to home.

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This week we're getting into the wishlists we can't stop thinking about - the $2,000 espresso machine living rent free in our head, things that have been sitting in our cart for the last six months, and things we're really not even sure why we want to buy.

We also cover wedding regret, Olivia Rodrigo's new album, and Tana Mongeau's upcoming book.

Whether you're looking for a reason to justify a ridiculous purchase or just simple gift inspo, this one's for you!

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This week we're continuing the conversation on personal growth and stepping outside your comfort zone.

Last week we covered previous challenges we've overcome that have gotten us to where we are. This week we dive into the challenges we've set for ourselves — posting content on social media despite the fear, building confidence in our personal style, and pushing through discomfort to try new things.

If you've been looking for a sign to start posting online, experiment with self expression, or just do the scary thing, this episode is for you!

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