Two Degrees Hotter

this week we’re unpacking all the stuff we swore would change our lives... and then collected dust instead. from fitness gear to “that girl” kitchen gadgets, we’re doing a little de-influencing, a little self-roasting, and a little reality check on what’s actually worth buying. plus, anya’s pilates hard launch, kylie’s half-marathon prep, and a few questionable wedding cake toppers. anya's fav...

friendship upkeep is real, and honestly, no one warned us how much effort it takes. this week we’re talking about the unglamorous side of staying close: texting first, planning hangouts, remembering birthdays, and knowing when it’s okay to let things fade. it’s not effortless, but it’s worth it. plus, anya's making pilates pop up progress, and kylie hosted for the first time ever (and has a ru...

it’s officially our birthday season, hotties! this week, we’re lighting the candles and spilling the tea on all things birthday: from family feuds to surprise parties that should’ve stayed a surprise. we’re reading reddit’s most chaotic birthday stories, reflecting on our own, and unpacking what it really means to celebrate yourself without feeling guilty about it. whether you’re a “birthday week”...

we’re officially entering our saturn return era, aka that cosmic checkpoint where life asks, “are you actually living in alignment?” in this episode, we unpack what that’s looked like for us: the biggest shifts in identity since our early 20s, timelines we’ve let go of, and what feels solid vs. totally in flux right now. from career confusion to quiet confidence, from control issues to emotional g...

we’re living in the age of the 3-second attention span, so this week, we’re dragging ourselves (and everyone else) for how impossible it’s become to focus on… literally anything. from rewatching the same comfort shows to scrolling during dinner, we unpack why we’re all so overstimulated and how to actually retrain our brains to slow down. plus, we share our own “attention span rehab” tips, from si...

forget fantasy football, it’s time for the fantasy draft of our favorite things. in this episode, we draft our favorite foods, drinks, beauty staples, and pop culture picks into the ultimate team of things we can’t live without. anya’s got pilates training updates, kylie’s back from a wedding weekend, and we both have new weekly faves to rave about. who's on your team? anya's favorite: bri...

hotties! this week we are doing some ~self-reflection~ on things we swore we'd never do.....but we definitely now do (and even enjoy). from running to eating meat and getting our nails done, we're coming clean about the things we used to write off, but now lowkey can't live without. anya's favorite: milk makeup cooling water jelly tint lip + cheek blush stain in chill kylie's f...

anya’s leaning into cozy fall sundays and kylie’s fresh off her 10k. this week’s main event? we’re diving into the most unhinged reddit career and job confessions. from employees who kept cashing checks after getting fired to servers taking revenge on rude customers, overcharging thousands of people, and abusing lunch breaks, we’re unpacking all the workplace chaos that could only live on reddit....

as the seasons shift, so do we. in this episode, we talk about what it means to do a seasonal reset: checking in on routines, setting seasonal goals, and finding small ways to be more mindful. we share our own updates (moving chaos, nutcracker news, a shoulder injury saga, new obsessions, and sober september) and walk through prompts for anyone craving a reset. think cozy vibes, bucket list inspo,...

happy tuesday, hotties. this week, we're of course addressing the cultural reset that is taylor + travis, then anya dives into auditions and a haircut moment, while kylie is deep in moving week chaos. then we’re breaking down our comfort creators — the youtubers, tiktokers, and podcasters who feel like parasocial besties and keep us company while we fold laundry, clean our apartments, or just...

this week, we’re diving into our core values, the buzzword you always hear but can’t always pin down. we took a quiz that forced us to rank things like health, discipline, friendship, growth, and love, and let’s just say the results were… telling. from passion projects to loyalty to our friends (and to barre class), we unpack how these values actually show up in our lives, and what it means when t...

quick life update: anya’s in her peak new england summer era while trying to find balance, and kylie’s packing up her life with a potential new fitness adventure on the horizon. but the main event? a deep dive into what we’d do if we hit the jackpot. think: waterfront homes, first-class slow travel, pastel vespas, and a fountain soda machine stocked with coke zero. basically, our billionaire welln...

from getting parking tickets at dunkin’ to back-to-back weddings, bachelorettes, and cape cod escapes, life’s been… a lot. so in true busy-girl fashion, we’re bringing you a chaotic reddit dating advice roundup. we’re talking instant turn-offs, “we were on a break” energy, throwing away your relationship to become a stripper, and why your girlfriend might’ve gone to a singles mixer. buckle up, it’...

in this solo ep by anya, i’m catching you up on how i’ve been moving through the season, from unplugged weekends and lake days to realizing that discipline > motivation. it’s been the summer of me, and i’m sharing what i’ve been prioritizing, what i’ve let go of, and how a big mindset shift around audacity, abundance, and worth has completely changed my life. turns out, it’s not the most talent...

in this week’s episode, we’re sipping espresso martinis and ranking the most talked-about summer trends, from jorts to jelly flats to bleached brows. anya did her homework, kylie showed up with vibes, and together we tier-list all things fashion and beauty that are defining summer 2025. we also catch up on spontaneous new england moments, summer date nights, and the philosophy of “if it’s your cal...

this week, we cracked open some crispy white wine and our emotional baggage for a lil bestie chat! thanks to the "with friends" card game, we tackled questions about money, identity, wellness, and why we literally can’t escape our childhood traumas. if you’ve ever wanted to feel like the third friend on a wine-fueled couch night, this is your moment. bring a bevvy and prepare to overshar...

in this one, we’re diving into the friendship archetypes that live rent-free in every group chat. from the spreadsheet friend to the chaos agent to the loyal ride or die, we’re breaking down who we are, who we think we are, and who we’d want with us on a desert island. plus: why you should fear the flake, our unofficial love letters to hype women, and a tiny rant about late people. this one’s fun,...

this week we’re doing a mid-year wellness battery check! inspired by the idea of a “social battery,” we’re rating how charged we feel across different areas of wellness like nutrition, movement, sleep, connection, and mental clarity. we’re unpacking what’s been draining us, what’s been helping, and the small shifts we’re trying to recharge (emotionally, physically, and spiritually… ish). also, any...

in this week’s episode, we’re unpacking our summer shopping habits, starting with all the things we won’t be buying (nail appointments, tankinis, cold weather impulse buys, and more). but don’t worry, we’re still us, so we’re also sharing a few things we might be adding to cart (intentional summer experiences, running gear, flowers, and a wide-brim hat that won’t ruin your vibe). plus, anya’s bob...

this week we’re revisiting the 2025 goals we set for ourselves at the start of the year, some of which are thriving (shoutout barre class slays), and some of which… are not (rip to our kylie's spend year). from manager life and money literacy to cohabitating with our boyfriends and figuring out where tf we want to live, we’re breaking down our progress so far and where we’re headed next. also...

hotties, in this week’s episode, we’re weighing in on all the internet drama no one asked us to solve. we’re talking secret speakeasy bars at dry weddings, a boyfriend whose friend called his gf “the current one” (??), and a neighbor feud over some blinding backyard string lights. no theme for this reddit reactions episode, just vibes and plenty of unsolicited opinions. anya's favorite: ⁠shea...

hotties, we’re building our corporate baddie starter pack from the ground up. Think fake calendar blocks, excessive exclamation points, and emotional support beverages at all times. whether you’re in-office or wfh, we’ve got the essentials for surviving (and slaying) the 9–5. then, we pivot into delusion mode and share the random jobs we’d love to try in another life, from perfume chemist to influ...

every day the internet gives us something new to obsess over, and something new to roll our eyes at. in this episode, we’re diving into the cultural propaganda we’re no longer falling for (cough, raw milk) and the things we’re proudly embracing (hi, coke zero and 6am wakeups). plus, anya's becoming a 4 day work week girlie and kylie’s running a race?! send electrolytes. anya's favorite: pool party...

hotties, this week we’re embracing our most iconic delusions, from running marathons and starring in movies to living abroad and owning extravagant lake houses with fancy names. we’re talking all about the power of believing in yourself before there’s proof, why a little delusion is a life hack, and how our own unhinged goals keep us going. plus, a mental health check-in, a controversial country m...

five years ago, we were two overachieving twenty-somethings. one in law school, one working full time, just trying to make sense of early adulthood through a podcast mic. now, 270+ episodes later, we’re reflecting on how much has changed (and what hasn’t). from ditching prestige culture and discovering mental health meds to navigating leadership, relationships, and hinge delusions, we’re talking a...