it's cool, us too

it's cool, us too

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  • episode 15 - what we wish we'd known in our 20s

    We have both been big sisters ourselves. This episode is designed to be a love letter to our younger selves, but also practical advice to any of our listeners that are in the midst of their 20s and going through it. 

    • why it's important to have an actual conversation about exclusivity
    • why it's useful to create boundaries with texting when you're in the early stages of dating 
    • why you should take exactly what someone says at face value when dating
    • dating is a numbers game, plain and simple
    • a super relevant dating analogy based on our experience in tech sales
    • is it important to have guy friends?
    • how no one gets rid of imposter's syndrome
    • what changes about female friendships in your 30s, and why that's ok
    • taking care of your skin is one of the things that'll always be worth the time
      • 51 min
    • episode 14 - get to know us (part 2)

      Inspired by the 36 questions to fall in love (thank you, New York Times), Nicole and I continue our deep dive into our friendship and who we are. This one goes a little bit deeper than part 1, so prepare for a moderate amount of cheese.

      We chat:

      • what we're lying to ourselves about right now
      • how we'd describe each other to a stranger
      • the books, movies, and TV shows that were iconic for us in 2022
      • the disagreements we've had and how we've gotten through it
      • the matching tattoos we'd get together
      • what we admire most about each other
      • what makes us feel loved even when we don't feel like we're particularly lovable
        • 40 min
      • episode 13 - get to know us (part 1)

        Have you heard of the 36 questions to fall in love? This is our version. Sprinkle in some wine and some unhinged-December-energy and you've got our best episode yet.

        We answer questions like:

        • What is your most embarrassing moment?
        • What would your death row meal be?
        • If you could invite someone dead or alive to a dinner party, who would it be?
        • Best book of the year?
        • Best album/song of the year (other than Taylor Swift, because we have other interests)
        • What title would you give this chapter of your life?
        • What is one thing that only WE know about each other?
        • What would you make illegal?
          • 48 min
        • bonus epi - new year's resolutions

          This is a little baby of an episode where we chat new year's resolutions. How cool are we, releasing a BONUS episode?! Our first ever.

          Tune in to learn:

          - what we think about the concept of setting resolutions

          - how we figure out what our resolutions are

          - how we are going to stick to our resolutions next year

          - what our resolutions are for 2023

          - how we're going to ring in the new year


          25 min
        • episode 12 - our approach to 'dead week'

          Cole and Meag chat about that weird week between Christmas and New Years. Some call it Boxing Week, some call it Dead Week, some call it a Black Hole (only Nicole calls it a Black Hole). Tune in this week to learn:

          • why Meag thinks the airport is a lawless place
          • how to handle the guilt of not being productive during dead week
          • whether or not dead week is even helpful for our mental health (cue this Atlantic article: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/12/christmas-new-years-dead-week-romjul/621098/)
          • how to mitigate the challenges of comparison during dead week (hint: we aren't entirely sure)
          • why, for both of us, self care isn't synonymous with laying on the couch and taking a bath right now
          • where the guilt of doing nothing comes from (it isn't just hustle culture)
          • the shows we're going to dip our d*ck into (hint: they vary wildly from Cole to Meag)
          • the key things we want to get out of dead week
            • 41 min
          • episode 11 - on surviving the holidays

            It's that time of year everyone... the holidays are fast approaching and regardless of your beliefs, family situation or marital status, there is something for each of you in this week's episode to help you get through this time of year in fine form.

            • Cole and Meag chat what their plans are for New Years
            • how we're both feeling for Christmas this year, and why it gets more complicated the older we get
            • why its good to release expectations and leave room for more holiday magic
            • the boundaries we're both setting so we can truly enjoy ourselves 
            • how we feel about gifting
            • the holiday traditions we both have with our families
            • tips to help you show up as your best self this time of year
            • why being empathetic, kind and giving back over the holidays is so important
            • our fave holiday movies
              • 55 min
            • episode 10 - girls gone wild

              This episode is all about what it means to be wild in your 30s. We associate 'wildness' with partying, letting loose, and going on adventures in our 20s. But does it mean the same thing in your 30s? We think not-so-much. We discuss:

              • what feels wild to us these days
              • what we miss about being a wild child in our 20s, and what we definitely don't miss anymore
              • how to tap into your wildest self
              • why going wild doesn't have to be shameful or negative
                • 47 min
              • episode 9 - on green flags in dating

                Cole and I are over here just trying to keep our shit together before the holidays. Add a glass or two of wine to the mix, and you've got our most chaotic episode yet. A lot of laughs went into this episode, where we chat about green flags in dating.

                • what Cole and Meag are up to this holiday season
                • the most unsuspecting green flags that straight men should be aware of
                • how both of us feel about backward hats, painted nails, and full-sleeve tattoos
                • the power of active listening in a relationship
                • conflicting opinions on headboards and bed frames (it's not as dirty as you think)
                • the power of a garbage can in the bathroom
                • how challenging it is to speak about green flags without speaking about red flags


                  • 51 min
                • episode 8 - on being a selfish b*tch

                  Selfish can often feel like a dirty word, wrapped in shame. But is it? Or is being selfish the key to showing up as your best self? In this week's episode we unpack the power that label holds and dive into: 

                  • our deep dived on bananas v banana flavoured things 
                  • Cole's breakdown that led to a breakthrough around asking for help
                  • how to shift from being hyper independent to asking for help and being a bit selfish 
                  • why creating boundaries is often hard to do without feeling greedy
                  • how subconscious people-pleasing is holding you back from being your best self
                  • the role ego plays in our inability to let others in and ask for help
                  • the things we struggle to be selfish with the most, and what we think is the quickest fix
                  • how being selfish changes over time in different areas of our lives
                  • where Meag is really good at setting boundaries and asking for what she deserves
                  • the importance of checking in with yourself and your needs
                  • how are we practically trying to be more selfish in our lives 
                  • the different types of self care, and why there is no right way to show up for yourself
                  • why the word "should" is your biggest enemy 
                  • who we think is a selfish bitch in the best possible way and why we love them for it
                    • 48 min
                  • episode 7 - on being your sparkliest self

                    We can’t promise that we will teach you anything new, but we know you’ll walk away from this feeling warm, fuzzy, and seen. In today's episode we talk about what it means to build your dream life. Not, like, for the future - but for right now. 

                    • How to create balance when your anxiety loves chaos
                    • How Nicole is staying a "hydrated bitch" (her words) right now doing the Soft 75
                    • The joys and struggles of having no dependents or mortgages
                    • The constant push + pull between being nostalgic for your past life, future tripping on what comes next, 
                    • Practical tips on how to practice gratitude
                    • How we fill our cup, or what our “life pie” looks like right now as 33 year olds
                    • The discrepancy between wanting to feel good before a relationship for them vs for you
                    • Real examples of how comparison has been the thief of our own joy the last few years
                    • The feel-good playlist that gets Cole through the week (All I Do Is Win may or may not be featured)
                    • Why putting effort in is Meag’s sure fire way of feeling better
                    • The guilt you experience when you know your life is great but you struggle to fully appreciate it
                      • 52 min

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