A few weeks ago, Emily led a discussion on her Substack that got . . . well, a little attention. It was about alcohol—the expectations we have around it,  the “wine mommy” marketing, what we use it for (to celebrate, to cope) and how that might change (or not!) moving forward. There were so many thoughtful conversations in the comments, Emily thought, Why not ask my own Simplified women about this? She brought Liz and Laura in for their takes around some scientific research and their own personal experience. There aren’t any big prescriptions or takeaways here—just some interesting observations. 

***A note as you listen today: please know this is a judgment-free zone. This topic has a lot of different angles. You may even have strong feelings about what we talk about. That’s okay! Life is filled with things that aren’t black and white. It’s filled with lots and lots of gray. That’s something we’re getting more comfortable with as we get older.

Thanks to our episode sponsors!

VEGAMOUR | Get 20% off your first order at http://vegamour.com/simplified 

HATCH | Get up to 15% off (and free shipping!) at https://www.hatch.co/simplified 

 CARE/OF | Get 50% off your first order with code simplified50 at http://takecareof.com 

* * *

GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodeshttps://apple.co/3ICMUmk

READ the Show Noteshttps://emilyley.com/podcast 

SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com 

SUBSCRIBE  to Emily’s Substack!https://emilyley.substack.com/ 

GET Emily’s New Book!https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise 

* * *

SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast!

Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple 

Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify 

Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher 

YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

* * *

Let’s Be FRIENDS!

Simplified:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/ 

Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified 

Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/ 

Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/ 

YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

Emily Ley: 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/ 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley 

Our Co-Hosts!

Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/ 

Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/ 

Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

Do you want ✨vibes✨ as soon as you walk into your home? Do you need a new top or a piece of furniture, but your budget doesn't have room for another big purchase this month? Do you miss the avocado green Tupperware your grandma collected in the '70s, or want to let your kid have the rite of passage of owning a hamburger phone? Then sis, it's time to go thrifting! Jessa's a thrifty maven who's got all the tips (seriously, just go look at her Instagram @jessabrayy—from her house to her wardrobe, she's got receipts). From saving some cash to saving the planet, to the best strategies on finding the coolest stuff without feeling overwhelmed, Jessa's got you covered. 

Thanks to our episode sponsors!

BETTERHELP | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/simplified 

SHOPIFY | Sign up for a $1/month trial period at http://shopify.com/simplified 

* * *

GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes

https://apple.co/3ICMUmk

READ the Show Notes

https://emilyley.com/podcast 

SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com 

SUBSCRIBE  to Emily’s Substack!

https://emilyley.substack.com/ 

GET Emily’s New Book!

https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise 

* * *

SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast!

Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple 

Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify 

Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher 

YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

* * *

Let’s Be FRIENDS!

Simplified:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/ 

Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified 

Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/ 

Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/ 

YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

Emily Ley: 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/ 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley 

Our Co-Hosts!

Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/ 

Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/ 

Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/ 

Looking for easy ways to create fun this summer? From fresh salads and no-churn ice cream, to tips for road tripping and hosting a backyard Super Soakers tournament, a Summer Bucket List doesn't have to have *huge* things on it—and you don't have to check everything off, either. This is all about ✨vibes.✨ Emily, Liz, Jessa and Laura share easy ways you can create the kind of summer you want: one that’s a bit more loose and carefree, like the ones you loved when you were a kid.

Thanks to our episode sponsors!

ROCKET MONEY | Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – at http://rocketmoney.com/simplified 

NUTS.COM | Get  a FREE gift with purchase and FREE shipping on orders of $29 or more at http://nuts.com/simplified 

HONEYLOVE | Get 20% off your whole order at https://honeylove.com promo code SIMPLIFIED

* * *

GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes

https://apple.co/3ICMUmk

READ the Show Notes

https://emilyley.com/podcast 

SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com 

SUBSCRIBE  to Emily’s Substack!

https://emilyley.substack.com/ 

GET Emily’s New Book!

https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise 

* * *

SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast!

Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple 

Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify 

Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher 

YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

* * *

Let’s Be FRIENDS!

Simplified:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/ 

Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified 

Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/ 

Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/ 

YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

Emily Ley: 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/ 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley 

Our Co-Hosts!

Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/ 

Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/ 

Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/ 

* * *

A Four Eyes Media Production

“I cannot show up to be the mom I want to be for Bennett if I don't show up for myself,” says co-host Liz. But when you have so many things pulling at your attention—your kids, your work, your partner, your family and friends—how *do* you find time to show up for yourself? Ashlee Gadd, found of Coffee + Crumbs, knows this struggle all too well. Ashlee talks with new mama Liz about how she learned to let go of the guilt of not doing it all perfectly, and why pursuing what fills you up benefits everyone around you (especially your kids!). For anyone who pours their time into their children, their work, or any other important areas of their life, you'll find Ashlee's message so relatable—and see freeing.

Thanks to our episode sponsors!

GREEN CHEF | get 60% off (plus free shipping!) with code simplified60 at https://greenchef.com/simplified60 

MAEV | Get $40 off your first order at https://www.meetmaev.com/SIMPLIFIED 

HATCH | Get up to 15% off (and free shipping!) at https://www.hatch.co/simplified 

* * *

GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodeshttps://apple.co/3ICMUmk

READ the Show Noteshttps://emilyley.com/podcast 

SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com 

SUBSCRIBE to Emily's Substack!https://emilyley.substack.com/ 

GET Emily’s Latest Book!https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise 

* * *

SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast!

Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple 

Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify 

Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher 

YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

* * *

Let’s Be FRIENDS!

Simplified:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/ 

Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified 

Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/ 

Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/ 

YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

Emily Ley: 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/ 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley 

Our Co-Hosts!

Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/ 

Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/ 

Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

***

A Four Eyes Media Production

🇬🇧 What we choose to wear communicates a message: What do we value? And how do we want to present ourselves to the world? This is *especially* true for the British Royal Family, says journalist Elizabeth Holmes. Elizabeth is the brilliant mind behind “So Many Thoughts,” a Substack and Instagram series where she breaks down the messages (and history!) behind what the Royals choose to wear. Ahead of King Charles III’s coronation, Emily and Elizabeth break down how Royal style has evolved over the past generation, why there’s a shortage on tiaras (seriously), and the secrets behind the most iconic looks worn by Diana, Kate, Meghan and more. Whether you’re a history buff, a fashionista or a Royal enthusiast, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Thanks to our episode sponsors!

BETTERHELP | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/simplified 

VEGAMOUR | Get 20% off your first order with code SIMPLIFIED at https://vegamour.com/simplified 

* * *

GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodeshttps://apple.co/3ICMUmk

READ the Show Noteshttps://emilyley.com/podcast 

SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com 

SUBSCRIBE to Emily's Substack!https://emilyley.substack.com/ 

GET Emily’s New Book!https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise 

* * *

FOLLOW The Simplified Podcast!

Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple 

Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify 

Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher 

YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

* * *

Let’s Be FRIENDS!

Simplified:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/ 

Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified 

Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/ 

Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/ 

YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

Emily Ley: 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/ 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley 

Our Co-Hosts!

Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/ 

Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/ 

Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/ 

* * *

A Four Eyes Media Production

When women come together with open books and open hearts, the best thing happens: connection. When co-host Laura moved to a new town in 2019, she had no idea how she was going to make friends. But a chance encounter with a fellow mom at the neighborhood pool changed Laura’s life—because it led her to her life-giving group, The Book Club Babes! Laura shares easy tips you can use to create your own book club: how to meet your people, decide what to read (spoiler alert: you can read anything you want, it doesn’t have to be books!), why automating your meeting time makes getting together *so* much easier—and why making time to get together matters so much.

Thanks to our episode sponsors!

BETTERHELP | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/simplified 

ROCKET MONEY | Cancel unwanted subscriptions—and manage your expenses the easy way. https://rocketmoney.com/simplified.

STORYWORTH | Save $10 on your first purchase at https://storyworth.com/simplified

* * *

GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes

https://apple.co/3ICMUmk

READ the Show Notes

https://emilyley.com/podcast 

SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com 

GET Emily’s Latest Book!

https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise SUBSCRIBE to Emily’s Substack!

https://emilyley.substack.com/ 

* * *

SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast!

Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple 

Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify 

Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher 

YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

* * *

Let’s Be FRIENDS!

Simplified:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/ 

Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified 

Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/ 

Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/ 

YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

Emily Ley: 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/ 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley 

Our Co-Hosts!

Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/ 

Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/ 

Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

✨ Secrets Revealed! ✨ The brand-new Spring Collection is HERE! And to celebrate, we're asking: ever wonder how Team Simplified chooses new planner patterns? And how do they figure out new products to make?? Creative Director Whitney Hawkins joins co-host Laura (and Graphic Designer extraordinaire!) to reveal some *fascinating* Simplified secrets behind all things design. Don't miss this one—and grab your favorite new Planner and accessories in the Spring Collection! https://emilyley.com 

Thanks to our episode sponsors!

MAEV | Get $40 off your first order at https://www.meetmaev.com/SIMPLIFIED 

HONEYLOVE | Get 20% off your whole order at https://honeylove.com promo code SIMPLIFIED 

* * *

GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes

https://apple.co/3ICMUmk

READ the Show Notes

https://emilyley.com/podcast 

SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com 

GET Emily’s New Book!

https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise 

* * *

SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast!

Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple 

Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify 

Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher 

YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

* * *

Let’s Be FRIENDS!

Simplified:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/ 

Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified 

Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/ 

Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/ 

YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

Emily Ley: 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/ 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley 

Our Co-Hosts!

Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/ 

Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/ 

Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/ 

Ahh, spring is here! 🌷 Time to open the windows, break out the cleaning caddy, and give our rooms a fresh start. 🧹🫧 Laura’s at the mic this week, and after her BIG move, she’s revealing her top tips for giving your home a thorough declutter quickly so you can get back to the sunshine. She also shares the *best* tools and potions to keep your home sparkling clean (spoiler alert: there are two kinds of vacuums on this list—and zero regrets).

Thank you to our episode sponsors! (+ codes to help you save)

GREEN CHEF | Get 60% off (plus free shipping!) with code simplified60 at https://greenchef.com/simplified60

BOLL + BRANCH | Get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code SIMPLIFIED at https://bollandbranch.com/ 

TAWKIFY | Get 20% off when you become a client at https://tawkify.com/simplified 

* * *

GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes

https://apple.co/3ICMUmk

READ the Show Notes

https://emilyley.com/podcast 

SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com 

GET Emily’s New Book!

https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise 

* * *

SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast!

Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple 

Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify 

Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher 

YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

* * *

Let’s Be FRIENDS!

Simplified:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/ 

Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified 

Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/ 

Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/ 

YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

Emily Ley: 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/ 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley 

Our Co-Hosts!

Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/ 

Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/ 

Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

“If you want to make one decision to ensure your own health and happiness,” said a recent study from Harvard University, “it should be to cultivate warm relationships of all kinds.” And that includes friendships! But what kinds of friends do we need? And what kind of friend should *we* be? Author and podcaster Laura Tremaine (of 10 Things to Tell You fame!) is here, and she’s written a fantastic new book called The Life Council. And this week, she and Emily are talking about where they’ve shined in their friendships—and where they’ve flopped. They talk about the friends who  stand by them through the awkward and the hard, and bring warmth and meaning and laughter to their days. Above all, they normalize what adult friendship looks like: the good, the bad, the awkward, the wonderful.

Thanks to our episode sponsors!

VEGAMOUR | Get 20% off your first order at https://vegamour.com/simplified

ROCKET MONEY | Cancel unwanted subscriptions—and manage your expenses the easy way! https://rocketmoney.com/simplified

BETTERHELP | Save 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/simplified

FASTGROWINGTREES.COM | Get 15% off your entire order at fifteen percent off at https://fastgrowingtrees.com/simplified

* * *

GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes

https://apple.co/3ICMUmk

READ the Show Notes

https://emilyley.com/podcast 

SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com 

GET Emily’s New Book!

https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise 

* * *

SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast!

Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple 

Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify 

Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher 

YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

* * *

Let’s Be FRIENDS!

Simplified:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/ 

Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified 

Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/ 

Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/ 

YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

Emily Ley: 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/ 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley 

Our Co-Hosts!

Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/ 

Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/ 

Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/ 

What an interesting time to be alive—isn’t that right, Millennials? That’s especially true when it comes to being partnered or married to someone, because the world looks a liiiiiittle different than when our parents were our age and trying to navigate their own relationships (i.e. The economy! A pandemic! Social media!). Laura and Jessa get vulnerable and peel back the curtain on their marriages, each going on dozen years. What’s been the best thing? What’s been super hard? How do they handle the difficult places like parenting and finances? This is a super insightful convo, full of grace and plenty of laughs. After all, as Laura says, “You laugh. You fight. You choose each other over and over. That’s marriage, right?”

**Also, please know you don’t have to be married or partnered to live a full, wholehearted life. Relationships of all kinds bring meaning to our lives. 

Thanks to our episode sponsor!

MAEV

* * *

GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes

https://apple.co/3ICMUmk

READ the Show Notes

https://emilyley.com/podcast 

SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com 

GET Emily’s New Book!

https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise 

* * *

SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast!

Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple 

Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify 

Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher 

YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

* * *

Let’s Be FRIENDS!

Simplified:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/ 

Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified 

Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/ 

Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/ 

YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube 

Emily Ley: 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/ 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley 

Our Co-Hosts!

Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/ 

Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/ 

Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/