I'd Rather Stay In

Why are friendships important? How do we make friends as adults? What are some activities we can do to keep the magic alive with our friends? In this episode, Megan and Stephie explore all of these questions and more as they talk all about friends. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

This week, Megan is interviewing Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard (@fromanothamotha) about the good, the bad and the ugly of social media. Kelsey shares some of the hard parts of being a passionate advocate on social media, as well as some of the good things she has been able to do because of social media. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us...

This week, Megan and Stephie are hopping on their brooms to continue on their journey of the world of Harry Potter with friend and fellow Potterhead Kathleen Curto (@kathleencurto). In part two of this two-part episode, the ladies chat about the good and the bad of the movies and nerd out over a recent viewing of The Cursed Child. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpo...

This week, Megan and Stephie are tapping on the bricks behind The Leaky Cauldron and entering into the magical world of Harry Potter with friend and fellow Potterhead Kathleen Curto (@kathleencurto). In part one of this two-part episode, the ladies chat about how they become obsessed with the series, debate if Snape did more good for Harry than Dumbledore did, and throw some serious shade at Ron....

Does the idea of networking make your palms sweat? Megan and Stephie can totally relate. That's why this week they're talking about how they network as introverts, why listening is the most important networking skill, and why you should never underestimate the power of seemingly small connections. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irs...

This week, Megan and Stephie are getting serious as they invite guest Caleb Finley (@caleb_finley) to share his experiences of growing up queer in the church. Covering everything from how and when he knew he was different to his biggest piece of advice, this episode is for anyone who wonders what it is like to grow up different inside the church. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at...

What made us want to start a podcast? What the heck do we do for a living? If we could live anywhere in the world, where would we live? Megan and Stephie answer these questions and more in IRSI's first AMA. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

In this first episode of 2020, Megan and Stephie are joined by their friend Brandy O'Neill (@nutmegnanny) to learn everything they need to know about being plant ladies. Find out how having plants can help you keep tabs on your mental health, which plants are good options for houseplant newbies, and some of Brandy's best tips for plant care. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idrat...

This week, Megan is sharing her experiences of budgeting and getting out of debt as Megan and Stephie prepare for the new year by talking all things money. Find out how Megan and her husband paid off $100K of debt, what her favorite budgeting apps and tools are, and even some tips for budgeting when it comes to food. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and...

How many cheesy holiday movies have you watched this season? Megan and Stephie have watched far too many and are talking all about their favorites this week. Join them as they dish about the glitz, the glamour and the cheese of the campiest Christmas movies around. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast...

'Tis the season for gift giving! This week, Megan and Stephie talk about the fine art of gift giving. What are some of the best gifts they've ever given and received? What do they do when they get a gift they just don't like? How does Megan handle buying presents for her kids? Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idrathers...

With the holidays just around the corner, Megan and Stephie are reliving some of their favorite childhood memories and sharing their favorite current holiday traditions! Find out when they think it's acceptable to start decorating for Christmas, which side dishes get a special place at the Thanksgiving table, why Megan redecorates the Christmas tree after her kids leave the room, and more. Grab th...

In this episode, Megan and Stephie take a bite out of one of their all-time favorite topics: Food! They chat about how they grew up eating, what their relationships with food look like now, and why food seems so complicated these days. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

This week, Megan and Stephie are joined by their friend and theatre guru Jenny Guy to talk all things musical theatre. They cover why theatre is such a valuable outlet for so many people, why they love musicals in particular, ponder the atrocities that are live TV musicals, and share some of their favorite shows. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and conn...

What is the deal with women's clothing sizes? And why has it taken so long to give women functional pockets? Megan and Stephie tackle these questions and much more as they chat with Kim Monaghan of The Wardrobe Refinery (@thewardroberefinery) about women's fashion. Kim even gives us some of her best thrifting tips! Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and co...

In this week's episode, Megan and Stephie share their love for Queer Eye, why they think JVN's new book is an important read for just about anyone, and why others think the show is important and life-changing. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

In today's digital world, why would anyone use a paper day planner? Megan and Stephie will answer that exact question in this episode, along with sharing details on how they use their own day planners, which ones are their favorite, how Megan is a contrarian and why Stephie is a pretentious nerd. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsi...

Striking the balance between work and "real" life can be a monumental challenge in our always-on society. In this week's episode, Megan and Stephie share some stats on how overwork is actually costing employers more, chat about how they aim for a better work-life balance for themselves, and assign each other some homework for being even better about this. Grab the show notes for this and other epi...

Why are we all so obsessed with pumpkin? Can we blame Pinterest? Megan and Stephie dive into those very questions this week, exploring why Megan loves pumpkin and why Stephie is kind of on the fence about it. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

This week, Megan and Stephie talk to Ade Olayinka (@adethinks), a self-proclaimed "ex-PhD student" who has channeled her love of research into the topic of skincare. Find out why you should always, always wear SPF, who you can follow on YouTube for the best skincare tips, and why we might be going to the bad place for using makeup remover wipes. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at i...

In this episode, Megan and Stephie dive into a topic they know all too well: anxiety. They discuss how and when they discovered that their anxiety was beyond the norm, what triggers anxiety for each of them, and how they manage it. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

Welcome! Everything is...awesome. This week, Megan and Stephie expound the virtues of one of their favorite TV shows, The Good Place. Can philosophy really be covered well in a half-hour comedy? Find out what they think, as well as which characters they identify most with and more. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idra...

The enneagram has taken over the internet and social media, but what exactly is it? How do you figure out your type? What do you do with that information once you have it? In this episode, Megan and Stephie discuss why they love the enneagram, share their own types, and highlight some of their favorite enneagram accounts. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com...

In this mini episode, meet your hosts, Megan Myers and Stephie Predmore, and find out what you can expect from I'd Rather Stay In from week to week. Connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.