Like any relationship, friendships can be complicated and that's something I know a lot about. But, there's also something beautiful about maintaining a decades-long friendship that's full of unhinged, hilarious and pivotal moments. Join me as I yap about friendships, dating, job loss and more with my IRL bestie, aka my sis and "twin," Cookie!

There's something interesting aka weird about holding space for grief while you're grateful about other things. One minute it feels like you're existing in a blissful bubble only to be triggered by an unexpected memory about loss. If you're trying to balance both in a society that doesn't always tell you how to do that, this episode's for you!

Labels can hold a lot of weight, especially when they're unfairly or incorrectly applied. But what if I told reading Jessica Knoll's Bright Young Women is helping me look at being called difficult in a new light? That maybe being able to use discernment in varying situations instead of accepting everything at face value isn't a bad thing?

Tune in as I unpack how a fictionalized look at one of Ted Bundy's more prolific cases is helping me understand that "difficult women" aren't the pests society tries to make us out to be.

Trigger warning: Today's episode mentions pregnancy loss.

Getting laid off is never fun for anyone, but what if I told you it could happen after a medical emergency that your job knew about? Learn about how my "dream job" became a nightmare and how today's episode was inspired by Laura Brown & Kristina O'Neill's book All the Cool Girls Get Fired.

What's life without a bestie who's supportive without the mean girl energy, holds you accountable, gives you grace and knows how to have a good time even when life feels like it's on fire? Boring, that's what. But, Your 9-to-Bloom Bestie is here to keep it fun, realistic and a little spicy with conversations about everything from career to wellness.

Cancel culture has become normalized on social media, but do we have to be cruel in order to hold others accountable?

It's easy to feel like you're being punished when life throws you continuous curveballs, but what if I told you they were for a reason?

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It's hard not to believe you're being punished when life gets hard, but what if I told you there's a reason behind some of the chaos?

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The Edited and Styled Podcast was cute, but we've since blossomed into Your 9-to-Bloom Bestie. Think of this new era as a nod to 9-to-5 life and a call to embrace growth. As messy as it can be, planting seeds and actively taking care of them is a never-ending journey. That's why your bestie is coming along for the ride with non-stop laughs, advice, and accountability when you need it.

Music: Amatry by artbybigvee

Have you been overthinking lately? Yeah, me too. That's why today's episode features a conversation I had with author Amanda Montell about her book The Age of Magical Overthinking. We talked about everything from the weird interactions people have with each other to why it's important to "touch grass" in the age of information.