Girls Tripped

We went to Salem for three nights with a car and absolutely no baggage restrictions—and somehow still managed to pack the wrong clothes. That got us talking about road trips vs. flying, carry-on vs. checked luggage, and how our travel packing habits might reveal more about us than we realize. Why do some of us overpack? What do we really need when we travel? And what are we carrying because we act...

Salem, Massachusetts turned out to be nothing like we expected—and somehow, exactly what we needed. We went looking for witches, history, and a fun girls’ road trip and found a place that is beautiful, tragic, complicated, welcoming, and a little weird. Which got us thinking: maybe people are like that, too. In this episode, we talk about the different versions of ourselves that show up for other...

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the things we want to do someday. This week, we’re talking about what happens when “someday” becomes “let’s actually do it.” There’s decluttering, personal growth, getting serious about our time, figuring out what we want next—and a reminder that travel doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s version of travel. One city. A private transfer. A bottle of wine....

We kept a time log to figure out where our days were actually going—and, as usual, we learned more than we bargained for. We dig into what feeds us, what drains us, what we're hanging onto for no good reason, and what happens when we finally get honest about how we're spending our time. And yes, we're talking about the pool board. Again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September has a way of putting us right back into the routines we thought we wanted to escape. But what if the schedule isn't the problem? What if it's the life we've been putting back on the calendar? This week, we ask what we're carrying into fall simply because we've always carried it—and whether it's time to finally let some things go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

What happens when you leave your life behind for a month and go halfway around the world alone? Our friend Lisa went to Bali for a 300-hour yoga teacher training, stepping completely outside her usual roles and routines. What she found was so much more than yoga. We talk about taking the leap, finding yourself again, and what happens when you give yourself permission to do something just for you....

Friendships shape far more than our social lives—they shape who we become. This week, we're talking about emotionally safe friendships, jealousy, gossip, growing apart, and why the women around us matter so much. We also share the friendships we've had to let go, the ones we'll always treasure, and end with a simple challenge that could create a ripple far beyond this week. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Eliza and Jillian thought the Summer Reset was ten separate challenges. Looking back, they realized it was really one lesson repeated ten different ways. In their 20th episode, they celebrate how far Girls Tripped has come, laugh about spectacular failures, and discover that it wasn't Paris that changed them—it was finally paying attention. They’re more excited than ever for what’s next. Hosted on...

Can you still recognize the person you were before life became so busy? Jillian dances through another Phish concert. Eliza spends a weekend laughing with the Rutgers girls who have been cheering her on for decades. Along the way they ask a bigger question: What parts of ourselves deserve to come with us through every stage of life? It's a conversation about identity, friendship, anxiety, motherho...

Three hours on a bridge. Hundreds of photographers. One famous sunset. One giant cloud. Our overnight trip to New York for Manhattanhenge didn't exactly go according to plan—but that's what made the conversation interesting. We talk about unmet expectations, why guilt can quietly steal a vacation, learning to take more photos of people than places, and why sometimes the best part of a trip has not...

This week we're checking in on our Summer Reset, planning our next adventure, and asking one question we can't stop thinking about: When did we stop looking forward to things? From ocean swims to Manhattan plans, we're rediscovering the power of anticipation—and why adults deserve countdowns, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes a memory last? We asked friends, family, and our own kids about their favorite summer memories, expecting stories about big adventures. The answers sent us down a path we never saw coming—and left us questioning whether we've been looking for magic in the wrong places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A five-minute challenge to look at the sky unexpectedly turned into a conversation about perspective, creativity, and learning to let go of control. Then a spontaneous ferry ride introduced us to a man named Muhammad whose remarkable story of heartbreak, resilience, and reinvention left us thinking about second chances. Along the way: margaritas, moon photos, too many beers, and a new reading chal...

This week on Girls Tripped, we discover that self-improvement is a lot weirder than it sounds. Our European meal challenge leads to unexpected consequences, including 80s love songs at breakfast and confused dogs. We also check in on our personal summer goals. Along the way, we discuss competitive families, people-pleasing, why every challenge makes a week feel twice as long, and whether we've acc...

What happens when two women put down their phones for a day? For Eliza, it felt like getting her life back. For Jillian, it was a reminder of just how powerful habits can be. This week, we debrief our phone-free challenge, discuss the surprising ways technology shapes our relationships, and share what we discovered when the noise finally got quiet. We also uncover an unexpected theme of the summer...

After a week of dressing like they're on vacation, Eliza and Jillian compare notes on what surprised them most about the challenge—and why a little extra effort had a much bigger impact than expected. Jillian discovers that doing less and protecting her time may be exactly what she needs, while Eliza continues her quest to romanticize everyday life, even when it involves an ill-fated Cape May trol...

This week, we're talking about the strange letdown that happens after an unforgettable trip, why it's so easy to feel alive on vacation and overwhelmed at home, and what we're doing to bring a little more joy into everyday life. From sunrise and sunset challenges to moongazing, overpacked schedules, people-pleasing, and the realization that maybe we don't need another vacation as much as we need a...

Paris is over, the laundry is waiting, and somehow life already feels louder again. In this episode, we talk about the emotional hangover of coming home — the exhaustion, the overstimulation, the anxiety creeping back in, and the strange feeling that the version of you that you loved most might’ve only existed on vacation. From one-napkin lunches and slow Paris dinners to productivity addiction, s...

In this episode, Jillian and Eliza unpack everything: the magic of waking up in a 17th-century hotel, private tours through the Louvre and Versailles, late-night Eiffel Tower sparkles, and the unexpected joy of simply wandering Parisian streets with wine in hand and nowhere to be. They also open up about anxiety, motherhood, learning to let go, and how travel changed the way they see themselves. T...

Two girls in matching cheerleading uniforms became lifelong friends after one late-night phone call and an unexpected loyalty test. Some friendships arrive quietly and shape your entire life before you even realize it. As Eliza and Jillian fly home from Paris, they look back at the moment their friendship began, the versions of themselves they used to be, and the women they’re still becoming. A co...

This week on  Girls Tripped , we’re digging into what it really means to let go—of expectations, old definitions of success, and the voices (hi, Mom 👋) that still live rent-free in our heads. From career paths we were  supposed  to want, to the guilt of choosing ourselves, we’re asking: Are we living our lives… or the ones we inherited? Between honest conversations about mothe...

This week on  Girls Tripped , Eliza and Jillian take on fear, regret, and the quiet ways both can shape a life. From life-altering health scares to everyday overthinking, they unpack what fear really looks like—and why the things we don’t do tend to stay with us the longest. Is fear just a moment… while regret lingers? And how often are our biggest “what ifs” the result of playing it safe? As...

This week on  Girls Tripped , Eliza and Jillian take an honest look at love, marriage, and what it really means to stay. From whirlwind beginnings to long marriages that ended not in betrayal—but in change—they explore the tension between commitment and self. Is longevity something we chase at the expense of honesty? Can two people grow together, or do some relationships simply outgrow themse...

We grew up figuring things out on our own—so why is it so hard to let our kids do the same? In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to “give them the world”… and whether we’ve gone too far. We explore the tension between protecting and preparing, the guilt that comes with stepping back, and the question of whether struggle is something to avoid—or something they actually need. As...

Friendship in your 20s is easy. Friendship in midlife? That’s something else entirely. In this episode, we’re talking about what makes female friendship deeper, more intentional—and sometimes more complicated—as life gets harder and more real. We get into loyalty, loss, long marriages, divorce, and the moments that show you exactly who’s in your corner. We’ve both lived very different experiences,...