This week, Brittany poses the question, “Do people change?” which leads to a conversation surrounding perspectives, upbringing, the idea of radical acceptance, and … car analogies?

Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/XyYHfUlE-L8

This week we basically talk about what’s happening in the news and get into a heated discussion about it. That’s really all. We hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/WhcyTfRvA4w

This week we bring back our very, very dear friend, Monica! We talk about Brittany’s Halloween wedding and comment on the food, the drive to the venue, behind the scenes info from both sides, the struggles, Halloween costumes, the music, and a ton more. Oh also, Maria’s card writing skills get roasted.

Follow Monica’s Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/curly.moni/

Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/bU8QbtY44-k

This week, Brittany and Maria help each other digest a podcast episode from Brene Brown that they listened to a few weeks ago. We deep dive into burnout, stress, anxiety, and other stressors in our lives and how we help deal with them (aka “completing the cycle”). We even discuss how race and gender play into this and how finding your community and safe spaces is key. The idea of completing an emotion’s full cycle is something everyone should practice going forward and we hope this episode helps guide listeners on that path to betterment!  

Brene with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle: https://spoti.fi/31uQVIS

Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/CYxcCYCV-3E

This week, Brittany discusses a research study done and noted that people that come in second place in competitions tend to be the least happy compared to the other competitors. This spirals into a talk regarding competition and comparisons (including some commentary regarding Dance Moms and high school GPA rankings). Additionally, we really want you to take that personal day off for your mental health. Do it. It’s great! Your workplace will not burn down if you take a day off! The world will not end if you take that day off! Do! It! Also please do NOT say hi to Maria in public - she doesn’t appreciate it. See y’all in mid-November!

Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/CuI4-lBLTNE

This week, Brittany talks about creativity and happiness whereas Maria just wants to talk about the new Animal Crossing update. In true Maria fashion, she multitasks while recording the podcast because that’s just how her life goes most days and Brittany explains why multitasking is awful for brain function, creativity, and happiness and that we should all instead be dueling (not with weapons... just as a cautionary disclaimer). Oh also we figure out that life is both extremely long, yet incredibly short. Have fun processing that!

Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/mNmL0rfkevU

This week, Maria graces us with a Nextdoor post while Brittany spirals for a bit. Then Brittany wakes up and talks about Celeste Ng, the Little Fires Everywhere TV show, and all the “isms” you can possibly think about. Maria tries to catch up but she buffers here and there. So basically just another exhilarating episode.

Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/UYT_g-mpAC4

This week, we talk about preventative healthcare (kinda) and it somehow turns into a quick look into the 2021 World Happiness Report. But basically, Brittany gets mad about healthcare while Maria is squirming in her seat because Brittany turned on Zoom’s new immersive mode and her wood floors keep showing up behind her (... just watch the recording on YouTube).

Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/_OWWZkv3RNo

This week, the duo is back recording in person and Brittany tries Jollibee for the first time! Maria screws up the audio in the beginning so very sorry that this episode starts right in the middle of a conversation, but also with the weeks we’ve both had, this bad luck was bound to happen. Nothing else to say but enjoy!

Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/pQXBihgjvUg

This week, Maria is in her new place and Brittany desperately needs a vacation. We reflect on Brittany’s bridal shower and how Maria is mad at the “Would She Rather?” game. We also talk about how Brittany apparently had an intervention at her bachelorette weekend (and also a bit on this podcast).

Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/Nw9-fmjBXLY