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We’re back with Part 2 of our Things We Wish We Knew Before 30 series and this time, we’re diving deeper into the things that really shape your 30s: your career, your health, and your relationship with you.

In this episode, we unpack:

• What no one tells you about navigating career moves as a woman

• Why rest is productive (and how we learned that the hard way)

• The lessons we’re still learning when it comes to self-worth

• How to advocate for yourself in work and in wellness

• The power of trusting your gut — in jobs, in dating, in everything

From salary talks to soft girl walks, this one’s got a little bit of everything — including the truth about how your 30s can feel just as risky as your 20s, just in different ways.

We hope this episode feels like a deep breath, a confidence boost, and the reminder you didn’t know you needed: you don’t have to have it all figured out — but you do get to decide how it’s going to feel.

After a little summer break (and some very exciting updates behind the scenes), we’re back and ready to share some big sister wisdom.

In this two-part series, we’re talking about all the things we wish someone had told us before turning 30 — the lessons that would’ve saved us time, heartache, and a whole lot of overthinking.

In Part 1, we dive into:

• General life advice (PSA: always wear SPF)

• Dating truths we’ve learned the hard way (and are kind of still learning)

• Real talk on friendships and how they change as you grow up

If you’re in your late 20s or early 30s, consider this your permission slip to let go of the pressure and trust that you’re figuring it out just fine.

In this candid catch-up, Meag and Cole revisit a conversation they haven’t had since episode 5. Two years and a lot of lived experience later, they open up about how their perspectives have shifted in their 30s and 40s, the complicated dance between health and appearance, and what it means to reclaim language around bodies, fitness, and self-worth.

They explore how aging, media messaging, and dating culture all influence body image, and why "just love your body" doesn't always cut it. From reflecting on early 2000s diet culture to sharing current wellness routines that actually feel good, this episode is an honest, layered look at how body image evolves and how we’re all still figuring it out.

If your relationship with your body has changed (again), this one’s for you.

Welcome to episode 111—aka your official angel-number-blessed permission slip to keep figuring it out as you go.

In this mid-summer check-in, Meag and Cole revisit their bold "Last Single Girl Summer" declaration from earlier this year to share what’s actually unfolding: the new dating strategies, mindset shifts, and moments of clarity (and chaos) that are shaping their current season.

It’s a real-time, real-life update on dating with intention—without pretending to have it all figured out. Think of this one as your friendly reminder that being in transition is powerful, being honest about your needs is hot, and that maybe the universe is sending signs… if we’re paying attention.

In this episode, we unpack:

• What’s working—and what’s most definitely not

• The surprising freedom of not forcing anything

• How silence, vibe shifts, and green flags are guiding us

• Why clarity and confidence are the summer essentials

• Rewriting our own rules—and embracing the plot twists

You wake up with a crick in your neck. You’re thrilled about arch support or not wearing pants. You’re being called “ma’am” by baristas who look like they still do homework. Welcome to your mid-30s, where everything is a little funnier and a little more confusing.

In this episode, we unpack the tiny (and not-so-tiny) moments that make you realize you’ve entered a new life chapter. From pop culture confusion to relationship recalibrations and body surprises you did not see coming, we’re talking all things mid-30s weirdness. And yeah, we googled perimenopause so you don’t have to.

Whether you’re deep in the “is this it?” era or still trying to define what it means to be a “grown-up,” you’re not alone.

Let’s laugh about it together.

This week, we’re diving into the very real, very weird moment we’re in with AI. From time-saving magic to creativity crises, we unpack how we’re actually using AI in our lives—at work, in our self-reflection routines, and in the in-between space where Google isn’t cutting it and therapy’s next week.

In This Episode:

• Why AI is already part of our day-to-day (and we’re not totally mad about it)

• Using tools like ChatGPT for goal-setting, problem-solving, and emotional check-ins

• How AI’s helping with the busy work—and sparking new ethical “ick” feelings

• The tension between efficiency and originality

• What it means to stay human in a tech-first world

Key Takeaways:

• AI is saving us time, but it’s also making us question our creativity

• Nicole’s using it to visualize big goals and untangle personal roadblocks

• Meagan’s feeling protective over creative work—and kinda nervous

• We’re both asking: just because we can use AI... should we?

“You should be married by 30.”
“Don’t talk about money.”
“Thin = good.”
Sound familiar? This week, Cole and Meag are breaking down the invisible rulebook so many of us internalized growing up—and officially calling BS.

From career timelines and fertility fear-mongering to the “cool girl” commandments and the myth of adulting milestones, we’re unpacking the cultural scripts that shaped us… and how we’re finally rewriting them.

It’s a little cathartic, a little spicy, and deeply validating if you’ve ever asked: Wait, who decided this was the plan?

We get into:

• Why home ownership isn’t a moral achievement

• The quiet rebellion of talking about money with friends

• The generational shift away from hustle culture

• How friendships in your 30s might matter more than marriage

• And why being “too much” is actually just being yourself

If you’re in your 30s or 40s navigating your own rule-breaker era, this one’s for you.

Welcome to your unofficial guide to the chaos and charm of Hot Girl Wellness Summer. In this episode, Meag and Cole share what’s actually working in their wellness routines—and what’s just a pretty bottle with a broken promise.

From the deeply unsexy but wildly important topic of chronic inflammation to the joys of a really good gua sha session, we’re getting real about what it means to take care of yourself when everything (your skin, your gut, your cortisol levels) needs attention.

We’re talking skincare products that work (even if they smell questionable), treatments we swear by, tools we love, and how we’re approaching wellness as a long game—not a quick fix.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever stared at their supplement drawer wondering if they’re slowly becoming their own naturopath.

Nicole and Meagan are treating this summer like it might be their last one rolling solo—and not in a panicky “lock it down” way, but in a present, playful, “make it count” kind of way. This week’s conversation is all about what it means to date (or not) with ease, enjoy your own company, and step out of the pressure cooker long enough to actually have fun.

They’re talking about the tension between freedom and future-building, the art of the digital detox, and redefining what fun looks like in your 30s—especially when you’re kind of tired but still want to kiss a stranger and dance at 2am. It’s about letting go of the performance, tuning into what really feels good and ultimately asking “what does it mean to have a joyful, uncurated summer in your 30s?”

Whether you’re dating, detoxing, or just trying to remember how to relax, this conversation is a love letter to embracing now – before the next chapter writes itself.

Takeaways:

• "Last single girls summer" is a mindset shift – not a deadline.
• Digital detoxing = reclaiming attention for real life joy.
• You can be intentional without being intense about dating.
• Makeouts and mediocrity both have their place.
• Fun doesn't have to be extreme to be meaningful.
• Setting work boundaries makes space for spontaneity.
• Your summer doesn't need to be optimized – it just needs to be lived.

What does it actually mean to be in your feminine energy—and why do so many high-achieving women struggle with it, especially when dating?

This week we’re joined by feminine embodiment coach Bri Mosher (aka Building Bri) to talk about the shift from wounded to empowered feminine energy. We explore how trauma shapes our relationship patterns, why somatic healing matters, and how to reconnect with your body, intuition, and emotional safety.

In this conversation:

• Wounded vs. empowered feminine energy (and why it matters)

• How somatic practices support nervous system healing

• Self-worth, attraction, and preparing your energy before a date

• The trap of always “doing” vs. learning how to receive

• Intuition vs. anxiety—and how to tell the difference

• Tech, numbing, and the disconnection from our bodies

Whether you're rethinking how you show up in relationships or trying to feel more grounded in your feminine side, this episode is full of real talk, practical tools, and honest insights.

Connect with Bri on Instagram: @buildingbricoaching

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