This week on Normal Shit, Kelsey is officially one week into being laid off, and we're talking about the weird emotional roller coaster of losing a job, figuring out who you are outside of work, and what might come next. From freelancing and the future of traditional media to whether everyone on TikTok is now a journalist, we get into what it means to build a career in an industry that's changing FAST.

Then things get significantly less serious: Kelsey somehow broke her oven, nearly broke her dishwasher, and walked into a shower covered in mysterious brown sludge. We also get into Olivia's experience with Botox, SkinVive, microblading, the eternal question of how much is too much, and whether it's actually okay to have forehead lines.

Plus: our August favorites, including books, shows (Sterling Point, Monsters of God), beauty products (It Cosmetics CC Cream, Kosas Brow Gel & Nano Brow Pop), self-tanner (Jergens mousse), Dunkin' Refreshers, Gilmore Girls pajamas, workout hacks, and the products that are making our lives just a little bit better.

In this episode:

• Getting laid off & trying to find your identity outside of work

• What's next for Kelsey's career

• Traditional media vs. TikTok journalism

• When does commentary become irresponsible?

• The Great (Horrible) Shower Sludge Incident™

• Botox, SkinVive & microblading

• Our August book & TV recommendations

• Bravo, Sterling Point & Chimp Crazy

• Beauty dupes, self-tanner & skincare

• How Olivia finally tricked herself into going to the gym

• Our current favorite little life upgrades

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Normal Shit, a podcast hosted by Olivia Lagaly & Kelsey Barberio.

**SPOILERS for the entire Married at First Sight Season 20 season, finale, and reunion, obviously!**

We made it to Decision Day… and the drama really lived up to our expectations. On this episode of Normal Shit, we’re breaking down the Season 20 finale, Decision Day decisions, and the reunion, including who stayed together, who absolutely should not have, the most shocking revelations, and all the moments that had us yelling at the screen.

We’re talking marriages, messy breakups, reunion receipts, and our final verdicts on the couples of Season 20. Basically, we have a LOT to say.

How much should you actually spend on a wedding? We’re talking wedding regrets, what couples wish they spent more (and less) on, the rising popularity of elopements and smaller weddings, and whether spending tens of thousands of dollars on one day is really worth it. Plus, Olivia is potentially getting engaged soon, so we’re using real wedding experiences (including listener stories!) and some surprising statistics to figure out what kind of wedding she actually wants.

In this episode of Normal Shit, we're very much still recovering from the Hilary Duff concert (including the possibility that we caught the plague there). We recap the concert, the last-minute tickets, and why the whole experience felt like getting a little piece of our girlhood back. We also discuss why we desperately need more experiences that make us feel that kind of pure, nostalgic joy.

Then we get into beauty and Botox: Olivia is headed to L.A. for a Botox, filler and skincare treatment and is VERY nervous about what might happen.

Plus: reformed thoughts on House of Stassi , and why Married at First Sight might officially be beating Love Is Blind (& our thoughts on all of the couples).

Normal Shit | A podcast by Kelsey Barberio & Olivia Lagaly

This week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane. From crying at the Hilary Duff concert and reliving our Lizzie McGuire childhoods to uncovering old journals that absolutely needed to be burned. We’re revisiting the fashion choices that defined our college years (bubble necklaces, Chacos, giant sorority T-shirts and peak Tory Burch fashion), debating which brands deserve a comeback and sharing our latest documentary obsessions.

Plus: Taylor Swift wedding conspiracy theories, a terrifying cruise ship disaster, and why we may never voluntarily set sail again (unless a cruise line wants to sponsor us, of course.)

Normal Shit | A Podcast by Olivia Lagaly & Kelsey Barberio

Olivia shares what happened after her very first viral TikTok approached one million views, and why the experience wasn't nearly as glamorous as it looked.

We discuss the emotional side of going viral, dealing with hate comments, body shaming, and whether chasing viral moments is actually worth it. We also break down the difference between influencers and UGC creators, how brands hire creators behind the scenes, and how you can make money creating content without needing a massive following.

If you've ever thought about becoming a content creator, this episode gives an honest look at what the job is really like.

Normal Shit | A Podcast by Olivia Lagaly & Kelsey Barberio

This week, we're taking a trip down memory lane to our very first years in New York City (and wow, were we thriving... or were we?) 😂 From living in flex-wall "bedrooms" and battling roaches to falling asleep on the subway, sneaking into clubs with random guys, and spending way too much money on broker fees, we're sharing the once-stressful stories that somehow turned into our favorite memories.

Plus: Kelsey's birthday celebrations, a surprise bucket of water in SoHo, affordable afternoon tea, self-care routines, and why having laundry inside your apartment is basically the definition of wealth in NYC.

Whether you're dreaming of moving to New York, survived your own early 20s chaos, or just want a laugh, this one's for you.

Olivia is officially 31! 🎉 We recap her birthday weekend in NYC (including giant margaritas, jungle bars, comedy shows... and one unfortunate puke), then share all of our June favorites - from home decor, beauty products and workout finds to swimsuits we're loving this summer.

Then we spend way too long discussing Love Island USA because we have THOUGHTS. Casa Amor fallout, our favorite Islanders, producer conspiracies, and all the reasons we'd last approximately 12 hours (maybe minutes) in the villa. Between the humidity, bikini maintenance, public fart anxiety, and zero alone time... we're simply not built for reality TV.

In this episode:

• Olivia's birthday recap
• Our favorite June purchases & finds
• Home decor obsessions
• Workout & beauty favorites
• Love Island USA hot takes
• Why we'd absolutely fail on Love Island

We accidentally turned this week's episode into a full-blown Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders dissertation.

From Kelly Finglass & Judy Trammell's terrifying feedback sessions to Reese's surprising exit, we're unpacking everything that had us screaming at our TVs. Along the way, we discuss reality TV fame, social media money, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and why we'd both last approximately 30 seconds at DCC training camp.

Spoiler alert: We have opinions.

We're talking spray tan fails, birthday feelings, beauty routines, the horrors of the Aritzia dressing room, and reality TV chaos.

This week, Olivia recounts a self-tanner disaster that had her showering into infinity, while Kelsey shares her current tanning routine and summer beauty favorites. We also get real about getting older, birthday expectations, Botox, and what celebrating yourself looks like in your 30s.

Plus, we dive into Aritzia shopping, wedding gift etiquette, dream birthday plans, and our latest obsessions: Real Housewives of Rhode Island and the Lovetrapped podcast about Clayton Echard.

It's beauty tips, life chats, and Bravo gossip -- the normal shit we can't stop talking about.