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In this episode, Bracey and Anna talk with Erica about the ways her relationship with empathy and anxiety breaks the mold, how she’s able to connect with a variety of people, and FOMO! We also get into a recent-ish dating story that left us both laughing, plus a glimpse into an alternate life path. It’s honest, warm, and full of giggles.

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Big Friendship Review

All Systems Go!

Over-Functioning: What it Looks Like and Where it Takes Us

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New Episode Drop! This week, Bracey teaches us all about the iconic life and legacy of Angela Lansbury — from Murder, She Wrote (12 seasons!) to Broadway royalty, and everything in between. We’re talking power, poise, and quiet strength. Tune in for a cozy, curious conversation about one of the greats!

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Confidence: from public speaking to parallel parking

Soft Like Era

Life-Changing Books

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In this episode, Anna and Bracey dive into a topic of self-acceptance! They discuss how they define self-acceptance, in what ways they practice it, and of course, areas where they could use a little growth.

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Learning to ‘Let Them’

The Real Deal: Authenticity and Its Adversaries

Travel talks: our time together in Portland, favorite trips, and future destinations

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In this episode, Anna discusses all the school shenanigans that occurred during her time as acting principal. She shares the good and the bad, and is mostly just celebrating that it’s finally summer time!

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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Book Review

Burning Questions

The Enneagram One Experience with Seb

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In this episode, we’re discussing what we're feeling, thinking, planning heading into Summer 2025. Anna gives an update about a big change in her future and we discuss how we handle change. Plus, how many set of sheets is the correct amount, the current state of the world, and how we’re feeling about our New Year’s goals.

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Big Friendship Book Review

Our Personal Definitions of Success

The Upsides of Quitting

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We are back with another What’s On Our Minds episode! On this episode, we get into our thoughts on summer camp, running, and mistaking avoidance for healing. Anna is ready to throw half her house away and Bracey is trying to have a good attitude to finish out her less-than-effortless pregnancy.

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How Embarrassing!

Teaching a Topic: Manifestation and Reality Creation

Is this real life? Logistics, drama, and a recap of reality tv!

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We read another self-help book so you don’t have to! Here’s a few highlights:

* The part of the theory that most people leave out (and really, really shouldn’t)

* Deciding what energy we feed and what it looks like to ‘let them’ in practice

* How we’ve been practicing these concepts in our own lives

* Leaning into the discomfort of being disliked or judged

* How comparison can be used for our benefit

* The role of our values when making decisions to ‘let them’ or ‘let me’

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Exploring Bittersweetness

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

The Ongoing Challenge of Boundaries

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Anna + Bracey dive into many topics with this Q + A! They cover:

* Top books on their TBR pile

* Excitement and fears around baby #2

* Current struggles

* Top characteristics they value in friendship

* Goals for this year

* Personal style and design

* Things they love in their homes

* and more!

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Let’s Discuss: Modern Friendship

Teaching a Topic: Manifestation and Reality Creating

Let’s Get Trendy

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Seb is back! He and Bracey discuss a vulnerable topic — how becoming parents impacted their relationship. We cover:

* When they knew they wanted kids

* Their expectations going into parenthood

* The relationship advice Bracey hates

* What they wish they knew going into parenthood

* What’s hard and what’s great about parenting

* Resentment, time-blindness, and taking care of yourself while caring for others

* The advice they would give themselves and each other pre-kids

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The Real Deal: Authenticity and Its Adversaries

​Overcoming Underearning: Discussing Bracey's Fav Money Book

​The Big Growth Update

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We’re touching on favorite things in many areas of life and all the links are below!

Bracey’s Mentions:

Slotted strainer spoonElectric kettleDysonWool dryer ballsLaundry recipe (add 1/2 cup oxiclean)Under shelf storageCabinet standing drawers EmeraldCraft Furniture couch (not available online)Crude oil cleanserNike blazersTarget combat boots (new version)Old Navy button upOld hydroflask (add a straw)Simple humanStanleyNew hydroflaskSalmon crunch bowlWhat to Cook cookbookSeptember playlistLikehearted playlistZak sippy cupPilot G2Papermate flairsHuel

Anna’s Mentions:

Serrated knifeIce machineClean stain sprayUnstopablesCupping cupsDonut lampMushroom light - no longer available, but urban outfitters has great lamps!Red light maskPrequel oil cleanserPink New Balance ShoesOwalaBang bang tofuPost Malone albumMagnatilesKinetic sandFav work penJapanese Stationary Store in NYC

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Soft Life Era

How Embarrassing! Shame, Insecurities, and Stage Fright, Oh My!

Spooky stories and Halloween traditions

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