This week, we get honest about our quarter-life crises. From career dissatisfaction and “What am I even doing?” spirals to the weirdness of getting older and navigating mental health, we open up about everything that’s been weighing on us. By the end, we each share three things that have changed for the better in the last year, reminding ourselves (and you) that even when life feels stagnant, growth is still happening in small, quiet ways. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your path, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone.

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In this episode, we trace the evolution of social media — from the days of posting for our friends to the era of endless scrolling and algorithmic validation. What once connected us now often leaves us comparing ourselves to people we’ve never met. We talk about how TikTok shifted everything — the rise of unrealistic beauty standards, the pressure to perform, and the exhaustion of being an artist in a world that demands constant content.

But it’s not all doom and gloom. We close with real, practical ways to quiet the noise, reconnect with yourself, and reclaim your peace in the digital age.

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This week, our friend and Broadway performer Andrew Stevens Purdy joins us for a nostalgic deep dive into The Life of a Music Theatre Major.

A decade after first stepping onto Elon University’s campus, we rewind to those nerve-wracking college auditions, the excitement of getting in, and what made us choose Elon in the first place. We talk about the highs, the hardships, and the chaos that comes with a music theatre degree — a college experience that’s anything but typical.

We also open up about what it was like graduating in 2020, how the pandemic flipped our plans upside down, and the lessons we’ve learned since — both in art and in life. Andrew shares his journey from those college days to The Book of Mormon on Broadway, where he’s now three years and nearly 1,200 performances in.

It’s a nostalgic conversation about the unpredictable path of chasing your dreams.

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This Halloween, we're putting each other in the hot seat with a game of Trick or Truth! We each wrote surprise questions for one another, exploring our fears and the weird corners of our minds. Who's ready to get honest?

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In this week’s continuation of our spooky October series, we’re sitting face to face with the ghosts that haunt our hearts. We each share unsettling stories of times we were ghosted — not after one date, but by people we genuinely knew, trusted, and cared about.

We keep it light, but we also get real about the long-term hurt, confusion, and self-blame ghosting can leave behind. From confronting the never-ending “why?” to finding closure within ourselves, we open up about how we’ve learned to navigate the silence.

Plus, we dip into the psychology of ghosting — what we've learned about why people disappear, and why understanding it doesn’t always make it hurt less.

Grab your Ouija boards — this one’s sure to conjure up some feelings. 👻

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In honor of our spooky October series, we’re diving into the scariest topic of all — our past selves. This week, we’re running it back through the funny, embarrassing stories that make us cringe when they resurface. But as the conversation deepens, we open up about the ways our past still haunts us — from teachers and mentors whose words stuck, to deeper traumas that continue to shape how we move through the world.

In our most vulnerable episode yet, we reflect on how healing and growth allow us to look back, learn, and ultimately break those cycles — now that we’re the ones showing up as mentors, teachers, and caretakers for the next generation.

It’s raw, emotional, and a reminder that sometimes the ghosts of our past are really just lessons in disguise, guiding us toward a better future.

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Are you really happy?...Are you really healthy?...This week Take it Home welcomes Brooklyn-based artist and creative multi-hyphenate Tara Willey for a heartfelt conversation on surrendering to your truth.

What happens when you realize you were never the one holding the pen to your own story? Join us as we unpack the gut wrenching, yet liberating reality of unraveling who we thought we were, to uncover who we truly are.

Sip of the week: Sweet Tart (Power of 7 Red Blend from Trader Joe's, lemon flavored sparkling water, & a squeeze of lemon juice over ice)

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As self-proclaimed fall fanatics, what better way to welcome October than with an intentional seasonal bucket list? 🍂

In this episode, we’re each sharing our top five must-dos for October and November—from baking apple pies and refreshing our spaces to refining daily routines and manifesting the perfect Halloween costume. Over the next eight weeks, we’ll keep you updated on our progress (and where we may fall short) in future fall episodes.

Stick around until the end for a lighthearted game and a conversation about what keeps us motivated in our creative journeys.

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