As we enter what many consider the hardest stretch of the year (January through March) we’re talking about the winter blues. In this episode, we break down the difference between Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the more mild version of seasonal heaviness that so many people experience. We explore some eye-opening statistics, unpack why this season can feel especially challenging, and share practical, realistic ways to support yourself through it.

Instead of fighting winter, we’re choosing to reframe it. This season, we’re leaning into what winter offers, such as rest, reflection, and a slower pace. We find ways to optimize our routines, mindset, and energy along the way.

Sip of the Week: London Fog (Earl Grey Tea steeped in water with a dash of vanilla extract, topped with steamed milk & a hint of cinnamon)

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In this New Year’s Day episode, we’re joined by Audrey Trullinger for an honest conversation about one of the most misunderstood concepts in personal growth: manifestation. While vision boards, affirmations, and “calling it in” can be powerful tools, they’re only part of the equation.

We unpack why manifestation isn’t passive, why clarity without action can keep you stuck, and how true alignment requires both intention and follow-through. Together, we explore what it actually looks like to meet the universe halfway-showing up, doing the work, and trusting the process without bypassing responsibility.

If you’re stepping into the new year with big dreams, this episode is your reminder that magic happens when belief and action work together.

Sip of the Week: Passion Fruit Margarita

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This Christmas morning, we’re leaning into something simple, but incredibly powerful: kindness.

In this special holiday episode, we explore how small, unexpected acts of kindness can ripple outward in ways we may never fully see. The holidays can be joyful, but they can also be heavy, lonely, and complicated for so many people, and kindness has a way of cutting through all of that.

We start by reading some of the most moving stories of the year from the Random Acts of Kindness Reddit page, moments of humanity, generosity, and quiet care that reminded us how good people can be. From there, we share our own experiences with giving and receiving random acts of kindness, along with realistic ideas for how you can spread kindness in your everyday life.

To close, we read listener write-ins about moments that changed them, times when a stranger showed up, or when they were able to be that person for someone else.

Whether you’re celebrating, grieving, resting, or just getting through the day, this episode is a reminder that you never know what someone is carrying, and kindness can go a long way. We hope this episode feels like a soft place to land this holiday season. 🎄✨

Sip of the Week: Eggnog with Homemade Whipped Cream

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As the year winds down and we stand on the edge of 2026, this episode is an honest end-of-year check-in. Instead of rushing into goals, resolutions, and reinvention, we slow down and ask a different question: what’s no longer serving us?

We talk about the habits, beliefs, expectations, and patterns we’re ready to release, and why letting go is often the most powerful form of growth. Before you add more to your plate, this is an invitation to clear space, soften your grip, and leave behind what no longer fits.

Because sometimes the real transformation doesn’t come from what you’re chasing next…
it comes from what you finally allow yourself to put down.

Sip of the Week: Tini's Homemade Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Whipped Cream

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This week, we’re joined by our dear friend Mikayla, newly married and glowing just one month after the big day. In a world where the conversation is often centered around dating, situationships, and celebrating singleness, we wanted to highlight a different truth: some people find their person early, grow up together, and build something beautiful long before 30.

Mikayla and her husband have been together for over ten years, and in this episode, she opens up about what healthy love has looked like for them from adolescence into adulthood. We dive into her best tips for partnership, the realities and stressors of wedding planning, and the pressure of societal expectations around what a wedding “should” be.

We also unpack some of the toxic language around “finding your person” and how that narrative can make people feel behind or unworthy. Together, we emphasize this reminder: wherever you are in your love journey — single, dating, settling down, or unsure, it’s valid. You’re not behind. You’re not ahead. You’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

Tune in for a grounded, heartfelt conversation about growing love, choosing partnership, and rewriting the norms around relationships.

Sip of the Week: Porto Tonic (a classic Portuguese cocktail containing a mix of port wine & tonic water. Usually served over ice with a citrus garnish.)

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In this week’s episode, we get real about one of the most universal parts of your 20s: outgrowing friendships. We talk about how distance, time, mismatched energy, and shifting priorities can slowly create space between you and people who once felt like family.

We share our own experiences with recognizing when certain friendships were draining us instead of filling our cup, and how heartbreaking, but necessary it can be to step back. From tough confrontations to unexpected fallouts to moments where we didn’t feel seen by the people we trusted most, we unpack the messy, uncomfortable parts no one warns you about.

And because growth isn’t all loss, we end on a hopeful note: how we’re nurturing the friendships that feel aligned, supportive, and safe today.

If you’ve ever wondered whether growing apart means something is “wrong” with you, this episode will make you feel a little less alone.

Sip of the Week: Cacao Latte (Cacao powder, maple syrup, & a dash of cinnamon mixed with steamed milk)

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This week’s episode comes out on Thanksgiving, so we’re leaning all the way into gratitude. Every episode, we start with our “Smile of the Week," a ritual where we each share something that made us smile to help ground ourselves and practice looking for the good. But for this special holiday episode, we’re taking it bigger: welcome to Smile of the Year.

We each pick our five biggest “smiles” from the entire year — across categories we made together. We reflect on the moments, people, and experiences that lifted us, surprised us, or reminded us we’re growing. This tradition actually comes from something we used to do in our real friendship during tough seasons. Every day we’d write down ten things that made us smile in our notes apps and then read them to each other at night. It trained our brains to notice joy, even in the smallest places.

Grab something warm, settle in, and celebrate Thanksgiving with us — one smile at a time.

Sip of the week: Cranberry Mocktail (pure cranberry juice, ginger beer, a squeeze of orange w/ an orange zest & white sugar rim)

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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.

Sip of the Week: Golden Milk Latte (turmeric, nutmeg, cinnamon, honey, maple butter, a dash of sea salt & your milk of choice)

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