What does it look like when you’re in your mid-thirties and still “following a dream”? What does it even mean to be following your dream? Titi and Jenyi talk about how they went from growing up with traditional expectations of landing a stable job after college to pursuing a career in arts and entertainment. Titi talks about coming out as non-binary and how that’s affected their relationship with comedy and performing, while Jen talks about how she deals with anxiety when it comes to romantic relationships.

Footnotes:“The Myth of Normal” by Gabor Mate

“The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle

Do you ever just feel stuck, like you don’t know how to keep going forward in your life? It seems like everyone these days is feeling a bit of general malaise, or low-grade depression even. How do we get ourselves out of that feeling, when it seems like the entertainment industry is slowly dying, and there are less and less outlets for creativity and connection? Titi and Jen hold space for their feelings and talk about how to manifest a brighter tomorrow, one video game at a time.

Footnotes:

Neuroplasticity (Psych Central):

https://psychcentral.com/ptsd/the-roles-neuroplasticity-and-emdr-play-in-healing-from-childhood-trauma 

What’s the deal with Gen Alpha, aka Generation Alpha? And why are they having such a hard time learning to read? From famous Gen Alpha babies to the beef with Gen Z and the new rising “it girl” of generations, Titi and Jenyi discuss all things about the rising generation known as Gen Alpha.

Footnotes:

Generation Alpha (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_Alpha#:~:text=Named%20after%20alpha%2C%20the%20first,older%20members%20of%20Generation%20Z. 

Understanding Generation Alpha (Mark McCrindle): https://mccrindle.com.au/article/topic/generation-alpha/generation-alpha-defined/ 

Meet Gen Alpha, the 'mini-millennials' who are poised to take over the internet (Business Insider): https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-alpha-explained-technology-views-mental-health-2023-10 

Sephora Kids are Gen Alphas Latest Problematic Trend: https://baylorlariat.com/2024/01/22/sephora-kids-are-gen-alphas-latest-problematic-trend/ 

Identical twins Titi and Jenyi get into things about morning routines, according to science and wellness gurus. From life hacks of successful people to getting inspiration from their dogs, they discuss the best ways to optimize your morning routine.

Footnotes:

The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté

https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Normal-Illness-Healing-Culture/dp/0593083881

The 5AM Club by Robin Sharma

https://www.amazon.com/AM-Club-Morning-Elevate-Life/dp/1443456624

Huberman Lab - Andrew Huberman

https://www.hubermanlab.com/

Identical twins Titi and Jenyi get into things, taking a deep dive into the culture around getting engaged. From the American tradition of proposing with the diamond ring to international customs like Bachelor’s Day or Leap Day proposals in Ireland, they discuss the modern ideas around getting engaged. 

Footnotes:

“Here’s the Average Engagement Length for Couples” (The Knot): https://www.theknot.com/content/average-engagement-length 

“As U.S. marriage rate hovers at 50%, education gap in marital status widens” (Pew Research): https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2017/09/14/as-u-s-marriage-rate-hovers-at-50-education-gap-in-marital-status-widens/ 

“Why it’s not worth getting married any more (unless you’re about to die)” (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/10/why-its-not-worth-getting-married-any-more/ 

“How are marriage proposals done in your country?” (Reddit): https://www.reddit.com/r/AskEurope/comments/urvfcr/how_are_marriage_proposals_done_in_your_country/ 

“Unique and Beautiful Engagement Traditions From Various Cultures Around the World” (The Knot): https://www.theknot.com/content/proposal-engagement-traditions 

“Here’s the Average Engagement Ring Cost in 2023 According to Data” (The Knot): https://www.theknot.com/content/how-much-to-spend-on-engagement-ring

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s Engagement Story (Equally Wed): https://equallywed.com/neil-patrick-harris-and-david-burtkas-engagement-story/