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Divorce is a topic most stray away from, but we are here facing it head on with author and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Chautè Henry Thompson. This is the last episode in our relationship series and we can’t talk about relationships without talking about divorce. Listen to hear from an expert on when it may be time to get a divorce, why some couples get divorced, and what to do if you’re just...

You know those couples that post about their partner non stop on social media, or post ESSAYS about their love? Well, research shows that they might not be as solid as they seem. This is our second episode with relationship expert Ty Tashiro and the 4th episode in our relationship series. Ty shares even more evidence based information on how to truly be happier in your partnership for a love that...

Surprise! We have a bonus episode for you. Do you struggle with mindful eating? Same. Everybody knows they should be eating mindfully, but no one is doing it consistently. We're hoping to change that. This episode is brought to you by Siete Foods. We recorded this LIVE as part of their EPIC 2023 Wellness Summit. Thank you to the Siete team for hosting us at this event. BTW if you haven't heard abo...

We’re talking online dating with a TRUE expert, Logan Ury. Logan is a behavioral scientist turned dating coach AND Director of Relationship Science at Hinge. In this episode we talk about all the secrets of how to be great at online dating. Should you lie about your age if you’re over 35? Is it OK to ghost if you’re not interested? Listen to find out.    In This Episode We’ll Cover: Is dating gett...

Does colorism play a role in dating? Do successful CisHet black men tend to marry non-black women? Do Black women have a harder time finding love? Today on the podcast we dive into all things dating with matchmaker Tennesha Wood @tenneshawood. Tennesha is the founder of The Broom List, the first and only matchmaking service for Black professionals. This is the second episode of our Dating & Re...

NEW MONTH, NEW SERIES. This time we’re talking about relationships. Do you ever wonder what science has to say about maintaining a fulfilling long-term relationship? Today on the podcast, we interviewed acclaimed relationship scientist, Ty Tashiro. His book, The Science of Happily Ever After, shows how our decision-making abilities falter when choosing mates and how insights from social science ca...

Last month when I asked who you wanted us to interview for our habits series, 90% of you said, Gretchen Rubin. Today your wish comes true. For those not familiar with Gretchen, she is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature, especially as it pertains to habits. Gretchen is the author of Better than Before, The 4 Tendencies, and The Happiness Pr...

Join BFF's and registered dietitians, Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones, as they talk to different health & nutrition experts about how we can live healthier, more balanced lives. No restrictive diets or quick fixes here. If you’re looking for a sustainable and inclusive path to wellness, hang out with Wendy and Jess every Wednesday and learn how to take care of yourself from the inside out. See P...

It’s that time of the year when we’re being hit with the usual scammy new year, new you content. We’re seeing it all from detoxes to gut cleanses and we’re very much over it. Want to learn how to identify practical habits that will work for you beyond 2023? Listen in to today’s conversation with Sammy Previte + Jenna Werner, dietitians and hosts of the What The Actual Fork podcast.   In This Episo...

There’s so much pressure to start a new fitness routine for the new year and oftentimes people sign up for exercises they don’t even enjoy doing. Today we’re talking with Barry Shingle who has over 20 years of experience working in fitness and is the director of programming at Rancho La Puerta. We explore ways to develop a fitness routine that you actually enjoy (and that lasts beyond January!)  ...

We aren’t the biggest fans of New Year’s resolutions. Studies show 91 percent of us won’t achieve our new year’s resolutions, so it’s time to try something new. This month we are focusing on how to build healthy habits, starting with 23 (non-diet-ey) food habits that add up over time. We talk about everything from our strategies for getting enough water to how we are able to put together a nourish...

Do you compare yourself with others? (Raises hand.) Today we're re-airing one of our favorite conversations with Marci Evans on social comparison theory. If you have ever compared your success, body image, relationship status, friendships or even living situation to anyone else (especially on social media), you HAVE to listen to this episode.   Social comparison theory states that individuals dete...

We’re wrapping up this nutrition essentials series by answering some of your most commonly asked nutrition questions. We cover topics like plant-based meat substitutes, iron intake concerns and the benefits of eating fermented foods.    In This Episode We’ll Cover: Whether or not people should eat plant-based substitutes The best oils for cooking  If you need to be concerned about eating more iron...

Meal prep can be a major challenge for people who have busy work or school schedules…where do you find the time? Today we’re going through each step of our meal prep guide, from having an organized kitchen to gathering inspo for meals. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to confidently make meals that are satisfying and enjoyable.   In This Episode We’ll Cover: How to organize your kitchen...

People throw around the term healthy eating so frequently that it’s become wrapped up in confusion and vagueness. The everyday person doesn’t even know what it means anymore and oftentimes, “healthy eating” is actually masked as disordered eating. We’re here to provide some clarity on what healthy eating means and also leave you with some practical information on how to eat healthier.   In This Ep...

Why do carbs and fats get so much shade? It seems like protein is always the “it” girl and in the world of nutrition misinformation, fats and carbs have historically been associated with weight gain, which has created fear around these food groups. Today we’re talking about whether or not protein provides more nutritional benefits than carbs and fats.    In This Episode We’ll Cover: The historical...

With the holidays this week, we are re-airing this timely conversation. Yewande Komolafe is a journalist for New York Times Cooking with a keen eye for FLAVOR. As an immigrant from Nigeria, she loves incorporating the flavors of her culture combined with the techniques of traditional french cooking. Today on the pod, I talk with Yewande about her unique take on Thanksgiving and how her immigration...

Social media and influencer culture has given rise to SO many online scams, from detox supplements to pyramid schemes. Today we talk with journalist Symeon Brown about how social media has been shifting culture, beauty standards and what people are defining as success. Symeon Brown is a reporter and journalist and was nominated for a 2019 Orwell Prize and shortlisted for a 2018 British Journalism...

Are you always running late to meetings? Do you wonder where did all of the hours go in the day? After exploring my burnout, I realized that the biggest trigger for being depleted is not managing time effectively. The problem is, when do you ever learn how to manage your time well? Unfortunately, it’s not something we are taught in school or even as adults. Listen in to learn about time management...

You know you have to eat, but if you’re being honest, you aren’t looking forward to your next meal. For us, eating has been weird these past couple of years. Sometimes we’re excited about food, but more often than not, we want to be as far away from the kitchen as possible. In today’s minisode, we discuss what to do when feeling stuck or unenthused by food.    In This Episode, We’ll Cover: How bur...

Over the last three weeks, we’ve taken a serious dive into the burnout we are experiencing individually and as a collective. If you haven’t listened to those episodes, check them out now! Today we want to offer a bit of light at the end of the tunnel as we share what we have found helpful for managing our burnout recovery. To be clear, we don’t have the answers, but we’ve been in the thick of it a...

If you’re like us, you have been feeling a bit *over* social media lately. It feels like everyone is an influencer and everything has been done…to death. Some days it feels boring, and other days it feels downright toxic. In today’s episode, we chat about whether or not a culture shift is coming and our predictions for what the next few years will look like on social.   In This Episode, We’ll Cove...

Are millennials still the burnout generation? We think so. In part two of our 4-part burnout series, we have an updated discussion on a popular 2019 article about how millennials tend to be burned out with life. Why do small, straightforward tasks on our to-do list feel impossible? Listen in while we share our thoughts on some structural factors contributing to burnout.   In This Episode, We’ll Co...

There’s nothing wrong with dairy milk, however if you have an allergy or dairy intolerance (or just don’t like the taste) plant milks may be a great option for you. There are so many plant-based milk alternatives out there...how do you know which one to choose?    In This Episode, We’ll Cover: Some of the most popular plant milks and their nutritional highlights  Nutrients to consider when picking...

Burnout. Everybody’s talking about it, but what are we actually doing about it? Today’s episode is the first of a 4-part series detailing our burnout struggles and how we’ve been managing it. We don’t have all the answers but want to be as candid as possible so that others with burnout feel less alone.    In This Episode, We’ll Cover: When burnout started for us and what makes us feel most drained...