PlotTwist the Pod

We talk so much about “being happy” that we forget happiness isn’t something you achieve, it’s something you practice. In this episode, Julie and Danielle chat with Stella Stephanopoulos (yogi, wellness community builder, and host of Everyday Endorphins podcast) about what happiness really means, why presence is so important, and how gratitude builds resilience.

We get into digital vs real-life presence, the myth of “friendship points” for showing up everywhere, and the mindset shift that helps us stop personalizing other people’s behavior. This one’s a super grounding and honest episode for anyone else who’s also trying to feel more fulfilled!

If you love @stellastephanopoulos as much as we do, check out her podcast Everyday Endorphins on all streaming platforms and her IG @everydayendorphins.

In NYC? You can also take one of her yoga classes at Core Power and Equinox.

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With love always,Julie & Danielle

We talk so much about “being happy” that we forget happiness isn’t something you achieve, it’s something you practice. In this episode, Julie and Danielle chat with Stella Stephanopoulos (yogi, wellness community builder, and host of Everyday Endorphins podcast) about what happiness really means, why presence is so important, and how gratitude builds resilience.

We get into digital vs real-life presence, the myth of “friendship points” for showing up everywhere, and the mindset shift that helps us stop personalizing other people’s behavior. This one’s a super grounding and honest episode for anyone else who’s also trying to feel more fulfilled!

If you love @stellastephanopoulos as much as we do, check out her podcast Everyday Endorphins on all streaming platforms and her IG @everydayendorphins. In NYC? You can also take one of her yoga classes at Core Power and Equinox.

Brought to you by PlotTwist, the app where you team up with someone you know, connect with people you don’t, and make group plans that turn strangers into community. Everything is easier with a +1, so grab a friend and download PlotTwist.

Download PlotTwist on iOS

Get PlotTwist on Google Play

Don't forget to follow @joinplottwist on IG and TikTok and @plottwisthepod on IG.

With love always,Julie & Danielle

On this episode of PlotTwist the Pod, we get the privilege of chatting with Elle Wilson, founder of Met Through Friends, a friends-of-friends singles community hosting in-person events and offering dating coaching in NYC. We cover everything from Type A burn out, to what it’s really like to coach singles, to remembering not to forget the fun stuff in dating. By the end of the conversation, Julie and Danielle may have just found themselves a dating coach.

Want to try a Met Through Friends event? Follow @met_through_friends on IG and @through_friends on TikTok.

Interested in Elle’s dating coaching services as much as we are? Follow @elle_the_wingwoman on IG.

Brought to you by PlotTwist, the app where you team up with someone you know, connect with people you don’t, and make group plans that turn strangers into community. Everything is easier with a +1, so grab a friend and download PlotTwist.

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Don't forget to follow @joinplottwist on IG and TikTok and @plottwistthepod on IG.

With love always,

Julie & Danielle

This week we’re joined by Dana Joy Seigelstein, standup comedian and host of Not That Deep with Dana Joy, and we cackle our way down memory lane. From being star of the week, to stolen baby books, to the bat mitzvah dancers who made you deeply uncomfortable, to double popped collars, to the mall modeling scouts, the laughter is contagious. Then we unpack the ultimate identity crisis: can you be the funny girl and the hot girl?

Want to laugh as much as we did? Follow @danajoyseigelstein and listen to Not That Deep with Dana Joy.

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⁠Download PlotTwist on iOS⁠.

⁠Get PlotTwist on Google Play⁠.

Don't forget to follow ⁠@joinplottwist⁠ on IG and TikTok and ⁠@plottwistthepod⁠ on IG.

With love always,

Julie & Danielle

Julie and Danielle get real about oversharing: when honesty builds connection and when it just feels… heavy. Then the episode takes a plot twist when they break down the two types of people in the world: those who hold back tears and those who cry like it’s cardio.

Brought to you by PlotTwist, the app where you team up with someone you know, connect with people you don’t, and make group plans that turn strangers into community. Everything is easier with a +1, so grab a friend and download PlotTwist.

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⁠Get PlotTwist on Google Play⁠.

Don't forget to follow ⁠@joinplottwist⁠ on IG and TikTok and ⁠@plottwistthepod⁠ on IG.

With love always,

Julie & Danielle

This week we talk to Ilana Dunn, host of the New York Times–recognized dating podcast Seeing Other People, about what really happens when your personal life becomes public property. From strangers picking apart your choices to navigating the pressure of an oversaturated creator world, Ilana opens up about the highs, lows, and plot twists of building a career online. Expect honesty, giggles, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to stay human when everyone has an opinion.

Love Ilana as much as we do? Follow @ilanadunn and give Seeing Other People a listen!

Brought to you by PlotTwist, the app where you team up with someone you know, connect with people you don’t, and make group plans that turn strangers into community. Everything is easier with a +1, so grab a friend and download PlotTwist.

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Don't forget to follow ⁠@joinplottwist⁠ on IG and TikTok and ⁠@plottwistthepod⁠ on IG.

With love always,

Julie & Danielle

Bodies change, but self-worth shouldn’t. Danielle shares her journey living in both a skinny body and a fat body, how it shaped her confidence, what she learned about other people and herself, and why compassion (for ourselves and each other) matters more than clothing size ever will.

This episode is about body image, self-worth, and the surprising realities of living life on both sides of society’s expectations. It’s also about how to show up as a friend to those who are struggling.

Brought to you by PlotTwist, the app where you team up with someone you know, connect with people you don’t, and make group plans that turn strangers into community. Everything is easier with a +1, so grab a friend and download PlotTwist.

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With love always,

Julie & Danielle

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