They say there's no place like home for the holidays, and small town Nevada is no exception. Join Erica and Eli as they reminisce on holiday traditions pre and post their parent's divorce, and hear all about the perks of everyone knowing  your business when you come back home.

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This week, Erica and Eli share their intentions for the upcoming year as well as poll responses from listeners. They also introduce a new segment to express their strongly opinionated minds.

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In the ever-demanding world of social media, finding a healthy balance between sharing and comparing is no easy feat. This week, Erica and Eli chat about the challenges they face navigating social media in their adult lives and tips to still feel fulfilled when logging on the apps.

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While the holidays bring engagement rings and meeting the family, they can also bring devastating breakups. This week, Erica and Eli chat about the science  behind why heartbreaks suck, the 13 stages you experience when a relationship ends, and how to heal while still allowing emotions to run their course.

Content referenced in episode: 

• Boy Bye playlist
• Heartbroken? - NPR article
• 13 Stages Of A Breakup - Women's Health article
• How To Get Over A Relationship - headspace article

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On the last episode of the month, Erica and Eli look back at the "peaks and valleys" they navigated in 2022—including their take on Disney adults, progress pics, and being there for yourself through it all.

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In the spirit of gratitude, Erica and Eli discuss the impact their friendships have had on shaping who they are today. They share the traits they admire most in their friends, advice they'd give their younger selves when making friends, and a few of their favorite memories from their year.

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This week, Erica and Eli spice things up with a new game to introduce the behind-the-scenes of their dating lives. Find out the answers to some juicy questions as they play their own version of "truth or take a shot."

Today Erica and Eli discuss what burnout is and how it differs from depression. They also share what burnout has looked like for each of them and tips they’ve learned from working through it.

Join Erica and Eli as they *dive* into updates on local San Diego sports (MLB Playoffs and NWSL Semifinals), their Halloween opinions, and the struggles of finding identity after being a student-athlete. From how they met to how swimming shaped their lives, the gals break down their athletic experiences, struggles with body image, and tips on how to find a sense of community, motivation, and more after the competitive days are over.

In this inaugural episode, Erica and Eli explain how the fuck they got to where they are today with an entertaining and personal game of 20 questions. From songs on repeat to biggest regrets, the gals ask each other what they really want to know. Tune in to laugh out loud and learn more about your Polite As Fuck hosts.