Figure(d) It Out

This week’s Hot Takes features one of Emma’s biggest pet peeves: napping on the couch. Tune in to hear whether couch naps are the way to go, why no one actually likes avocados, whether or not you should argue with your S/O, and much more. Don’t forget to head over to our Instagram @emandtash to vote on these topics!

Routines may seem like a boring part of life, but what if they were more than just mundane? On today’s podcast Em & Tash discuss several routines that they found surprisingly helpful to hopefully encourage you in your routine setting.

Planning a wedding is stressful, that’s a given. But are there ways to minimize stress and actually enjoy being engaged? This Valentine’s Day episode, Tash shares her experience being engaged and the emotions, surprises, wonderful and difficult aspects of engagement. The episode also discusses how to be a good friend while being engaged and how to be a good friend to those who are engaged.

3rd Annual Super Bowl episode with Matthew Bauman! If the Super Bowl is the only football game you watch all year, this podcast is for you! If you are a die-hard sports fan, this podcast is also for you! We’ll discuss the top ten story lines of the big game (spoiler: that includes Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s romance) and why we're cheering for the 49ers but would probably put money on the Chiefs...

If you had asked us middle of college how we pictured life, we had very different expectations. We thought we would be married girl-bosses working downtown and going home to our own houses without debt. But sometimes reality looks different than our expectations and that’s ok. This week, Em & Tash discuss how to respond to life when our life doesn’t look the way we expected.

Most of us actively avoid boredom, but what if boredom actually could be beneficial? Tune in to this week’s episode to learn 5 ways to cure boredom and some laughs about what comm majors actually do.

Hosting is such an integral part of building relationships. No matter what stage of life you are in, you can host! Tune into this week’s episode to hear some practical tips on how to host well!

Do you LOVE goal setting? Or are you the person that gets stressed when you have to make a list? No matter where you fall, this episode is for you! Tash & Em have very different approaches to goal setting and today they talk through their processes and ways you can be encouraged and effective in your goals, no matter your personality.

Happy New Year from Em & Tash! We're looking forward to figuring out 2024 with you!

Merry Christmas from your fav podcasters! We’re so thankful for each of you!

What have you wanted to know about Em & Tash? This episode, listeners submitted questions that Natasha and Emma answered. This episode includes questions about themselves, their friendship, and where their loyalties lie when it comes to Jeremiah and Conrad - among other discussions.

Juggling multiple families during the holidays is a struggle! If you feel overwhelmed at trying to fit in in-laws, split families, or families that live far from each other - we empathize. This week Justin Kasbohm and Ashley Vito come back on the podcast to share their advice to navigating family time and the holidays.

It’s easy to over spend money when it comes to Christmas. How do you budget while still prioritizing the people you love? Tune into this week’s episode to learn of some creative ways to manage finances over the holidays.

Part two of our green flags series! What are guys looking for in girls? What does modesty actually look like? And how many times did Em and Tash have to record this episode? Tune into this week’s podcast to have all these questions and more answered as we discuss what guys think green flags are in girls.

Happy Thanksgiving week! Everyone knows being thankful is important, but why do we put such an emphasis on it? Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about the benefits of gratitude and a few things Em & Tash are thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Have you ever wondered what girls are looking for in guys? Or ladies, are you needing outside opinions on the guy you’re dating? This episode was compiled by asking more than a dozen women what their green flags are. Tune in to learn what attributes a guy should probably have if you’re going to date him.

Considering going to grad school? Or on a backpacking trip that involves hitchhiking? If so, this episode is for you! Sam Libke joins Em and Tash to talk about his experience in law school and tips for those considering grad school. He also talks about his time hitchhiking in Canada and getting picked up by hippies.

When your average bedtime is one am and your life is a constant stream of stress, how do you respond? Em and Tash are joined again by Patti Jo Erickson to discuss the impact that sleep has on a person and ways to maximize rest and minimize stress.

This week’s episode includes questioning whether unlimited PTO is a good thing; debating the tastiness of Nutella; and discussing what person should really be the focus of a wedding. Also, prepare for the hottest take of hot takes: sleeping with socks on!

Are Costco memberships worth it? Em and Tash spent way too long discussing it at the beginning of this podcasts. But that’s the thing with priorities, even good things like Costco can distract from more important discussions. Tune into this weeks episode to learn how to navigate priorities, especially when they conflict.

Today’s episode welcomes Patti Jo Erickson (Emma’s mom!) to discuss health in your twenties. Tune in to learn what essential things you should be putting into your body and what you should be avoiding. Don't forget to sign up for the Figure(d) it Out 5K!

Mary Vranyes is unafraid to travel the United States (and world). Whether with a back pack, in a car, or in an Airbnb, she shares some of her wisdom on traveling for young adults - especially when we have to also navigate work. Also, Mary talks through rebuilding community after attending college out of state - and how it’s not as hard as people say it will be. Sign up for the Figure(d) it Out 5K...

You might not be able to choose who your siblings are, but you can still choose to be their friend. Navigating adult sibling relationships can be challenging, yet it is so worthwhile. In this episode, Em & Tash share practical ideas on how to pursue and build friendship with your siblings. Sign up for the Figure(d) it Out 5K here!

What you do with a little you will do with a lot. Tune in to hear a discussion on why generosity is an important habit to form in your twenties and ways to be generous even when you don’t have much to give financially.

No one enjoys losing in a competition, but at some point in life we will all experience a loss. Today, Em & Tash talk through how to lose well and engage in competition in a healthy way. From two competitive people, we understand that stakes can be high at times, but it is always important to carry yourself well throughout a game or competitive event.