Craving Connection

Busy is kind of a buzz word right now. Whether we're glorifying it or bashing it, it's a pretty hot topic. This week we're having a candid conversation about what busy means to us. How it presents in our lives, what we do with it, how we feel about it. We hope by listening to us talk through our thoughts and feelings, you can relate to us or maybe learn from us, but most of all, we hope you feel u...

You know we love a thoughtful discussion about grocery shopping, so this episode delights us to no end. This week we're deep diving specialty stores- Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Costco, to be exact. We're outlining the role each store plays in our grocery shopping lives, the pros and cons of each, and our tried and true favorites to purchase each time we go. If you've ever felt intimidated by Aldi, no...

Labor Day is the unofficial kick off to fall, so we're celebrating this change in true Craving Connection fashion by sharing our fall bucket lists. We've each set the tone for the upcoming season and are sharing all our hopes and dreams for the next 3 months. Listen in to hear the projects we want to take on, the social commitments we want to uphold, the books we want to read, and more! Raves + Fa...

We have a true expert to help us dive into pop culture past, present, and future this week. Kate Kennedy, also known as Be There in Five, joins us to share her highly valued opinion and expertise as we dissect 90's and early aughts fads, recap the premiere episode of RHOC, and discuss influencer culture. While this episode is a smidge longer than most, we know you'll still be wanting more of Kate'...

We pride ourselves on bringing you the very best recommendations. Whether it's what to watch, eat, buy, or wear, we are constantly on the hunt for the best of the best. But through all that hunting and searching, sometimes we stumble upon a dud or two. And we think those are equally important to share so that you don't have to waste your time and energy on something that has proven to be a bust. S...

Adult friendships are hard. Gone are the days where we can make our BFF a breakup CD to console her or spend all our babysitting money on the perfect birthday gift for her. But that doesn't mean we can't still show up in our friend's lives in meaningful ways. This week we're talking about the ways we can celebrate and support our friends. From small acts to sincere encouragement, we're sharing our...

Whether we realize it or not, we all have expectations in how we spend our time. How our days will go, what our weeks will be like, or even what the seasons will bring. This week, we're breaking down our expectations and how they do or do not match up with our realities. Join the conversation to reflect on your own expectations about time and how they may be influencing your mood and decisions in...

Have you ever had a question you were too afraid to ask? Like that thing you wanted to know but you didn't want to look dumb or come across rude by bringing it up? Us too. That's why we're going first. We're asking each other our weird questions and discussing situations where we feel like we can't inquire about things. We definitely don't have all the answers, but we do have lots of questions. Ra...

Don't worry, your favorite podcast hasn't suddenly turned into your favorite emo boy band, but we ARE talking about memories this week. Specifically, how we relate to them and how we preserve them. Listen in as we talk through our orientation to and how we reflect on the past and walk away with a better understanding of where you stand! Raves + Faves: KA's Rave: Glossier Boy Brow KB's Rave: Sherwi...

We're midway through the summer, y'all. Which means we've officially had enough time to decide on our summer favorites and now we're here to report back. This year we're sharing everything from the trends we're obsessing over, to our summer soundtracks, to the products that are making the hotter days bearable, and more! Grab yourself an iced cold drink, crank the AC, and tune in to discover your n...

June has come and gone and with it, so has our yoga challenge. We're here this week to share the good, the bad, and the ugly from our 30 days of practicing yoga. We share what surprises we encountered, what we loved, what we hated, what worked, what didn't- all of it! Raves + Faves: KA's Rave: Recursion by Blake Crouch KB's Rave: Target Women's Annalise Asymmetrical Slide Sandals

Even in the lazy days of summer, we still have priorities. Maybe you're prioritizing fun or rest or that project you finally have the time for. Maybe it's as simple as making more of an effort to drink water or to make your bed in the mornings. This week we're sharing what we're prioritizing and our action plans for making it happen. As you listen we hope you can define your own priorities in this...

This week we're joined by Rachel Garcia of Ebullient Life to talk about money money moneyyyyyy. Rachel is the perfect blend of knowledgeable and approachable on a topic that often feels overwhelming, which is why our conversation with her was an absolute delight. Listen in as Rachel talks about money mindset, using your goals to manage your money, and practical solutions you can implement today to...

If you're interested in gaining access to our FREE, BONUS episode, The Monthly Roundup, click here ! We're back with another rendition of the "what's in our bag series," this time with summer groceries. It's the time of year when we tend to snack more and use the oven less, so tune in to hear what we're stocking up on this season to aid you in your next grocery store run! KA's Summer Grocery Picks...

Home means different things to different people. Maybe it's the house you grew up in, the home you made as an adult, certain items that bring comfort, or people who feel like coming home. This week we're chatting about what it means to us, seasons when we've felt the most settled and unsettled in our dwelling places, and how we make a home. Raves + Faves: KA's Rave: Soma Lace Plunge Racerback Bral...

It's the first week of June, which for those of us in the south, means we've already been sweating our faces off for quite a few weeks now. And while we don't want to be Debbie Downers, this heat makes us a bit cranky, so it seems like the perfect time for another rendition of "pet peeves." Listen in as we share the clothing trends, grammar mistakes, wedding faux pas that need to go in an effort t...

Join us as we embark on a 30 day yoga journey in the month of June. Use the hashtag #cravingconnectionyogachallenge to share your practice!

This episode marks the third iteration of our summer bucket lists, but our first as Craving Connection, so that means we had to shake things up a little bit. This year we've picked a word to set the tone for the upcoming season in order to guide our plans for the next three months. Tune in as we share our words, plus the reading lists we want to conquer, the practices we want to implement, the sho...

We talk a lot on this show about how we connect with others, but today we're talking about how we connect with ourselves. We're sharing the times in our lives we've felt the most connected and disconnected from our own bodies and ways we can feel more like ourselves in the future. We're also announcing a fun Craving Connection community challenge that we'd love for you to join! Raves + Faves: KA's...

Graduation season is upon us, which naturally invokes reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. We did the same by taking inventory of the words that govern our lives- whether it be mantras we live by, words of wisdom we've gleaned over the years, or just downright good sense. Join our conversation this week as we share the words and phrases that have made the biggest impact on our...

Our presumptions very rarely match up with reality, yet we all have them. Motherhood is no different. This week we're discussing our expectations in motherhood, what we thought it would be and what society tells us it should be. Listen to a candid conversation between a mama whose baby is quickly approaching one, and one who has recently experienced her second miscarriage, to hear expectations fro...

Mawwiage is what bwings us togeder today. And emotional, mental, and emotional connections are what bring us together with our spouses. This week we're chatting about the ways we're succeeding and struggling in these three categories, because sometimes connecting with your husband is like working a jigsaw puzzle. Raves + Faves: KA's Rave: Citrus Scented All-Purpose Cleaner KB's Rave: Chobani Whole...

Oops, we did it again! We're sharing our THIRD installment of all the things we're loving this spring. As always, we love these seasonal episodes, and so, we really bring the goods. You'll be surprised that we do not discuss a nail polish or lip color, but maybe check our stories this week for that goodness... Instead, you'll find shoes (cos, duh), cookies recipes (YAYAYAYA!), and a sweet style lo...

It's no secret that we love gathering our people around the table, and this week we're thrilled to bring in an expert on this topic. Bri McKoy is one of our favorite authorities on all things cooking, hostessing, and Starbucks drink ordering and this week she's sharing all her best tips, tricks, and best practices that will no doubt encourage you to invite someone over for dinner TONIGHT! Resource...

We all have things we're avoiding. The items on our to-do list that get pushed back to tomorrow, but suddenly we look up, and a month has gone by and that nagging task still hasn't been tackled. Or SOMETIMES we avoid things as a measure of self protection and care. Whatever the task, whatever the reason, we're tackling it all in this week's episode as we seek to motivate ourselves (and hopefully y...