it's just not that serious

Lately things have been feeling a little too serious... so we hope this episode brings you some joy and giggles to help distract you from the dumpster fire that has been January. In this episode we discuss our current ins and outs for 2025! Let us know what you're bringing into the year and what you're leaving behind in the comments <3

Happy new year!!! Thanks for joining us in 2025 :) In this episode we discuss some of our goals for the new year. Whether it's health related, building new habits (or breaking old ones), slowing down, etc., we hope our lists give you some inspo while we head into the new year! If you liked this episode, be sure to like, follow, rate, and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjus...

Happy it's just not that serious Saturday! We get in the holiday spirit in this episode by creating our own naughty or nice list with different pop culture figures. We also talk about our holiday plans, and we would love to hear yours! What are your favorite traditions? Favorite Christmas movies? Let us know in the comments :) If you liked this episode, be sure to like, follow, rate, and share the...

Happy it's just not that serious Saturday! In this episode we tell you our tips for romanticizing your life. Some tips are things we already do in our lives, and some are ones we want to start implementing in our lives :) We hope you take some inspiration from this episode to help you romanticize your life while heading into the new year! also.. speaking of romance, stay tuned for an announcement!...

Emma recently turned 25 (happy late bday!!) and Vanessa is turning 25 in a couple of weeks, so in this episode we talk about 25 things that we've learned during the last 25 years of our lives. Hopefully some of these lessons resonate with you and we can save you some time. We are also entering 2025!! With that being said, we are back and we are LOCKED IN. For those of you loyal listeners that have...

Hey besties!! We're back from summer vacation and we have a lot to say. We've quit marathon training, and we went on a hot girl summer trip to Nashville!!! Enjoy this update about our lives and our trip. We're so happy to be back, let us know what you want to hear next!! For access to bonus episodes, subscribe to our patreon!! (linked below) ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=74818294&utm...

In this episode we play “we’re not really strangers”. We pick cards from the deck and answer honestly to help you get to know us better, but also to see how well we know each other :) Enjoy this wholesome episode, and happy it’s just not that serious Saturday! For access to bonus episodes, subscribe to our patreon!! (linked below) ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=74818294&utm_medium=unknown&utm...

In this episode, we discuss our personal experiences with greek life. What was rush week like? What are the differences between fraternities and sororities? Is it cliquey? While greek life may not have been the best fit for us, we are so grateful for the few strong friendships we did make from it. This episode is no shade to the girls who were in our particular sorority, but more so about the syst...

In this episode we debrief how our first half marathon of the season went! We talk about the shuttle to get there, Vanessa forgetting her headphones, the course going over 13.1 miles, our favorite signs, the highs and lows, and a little disagreement we had over the bus window (listen until the end for a poll, were we the a$$holes?). We hope you enjoy this episode! For access to bonus episodes, sub...

In this episode we discuss our summer bucket list items because we are two girls who constantly need something to look forward to. If you’re looking for inspiration for your summer activities, look no further <3 Other topics include a review of TTPD, our recent run, and our upcoming half marathon!!! (this episode is a safe space for swifties). For access to bonus episodes, subscribe to our patr...

Welcome to part 2 of dating horror stories!! In this bonus episode listeners wrote in with their own horrible dating stories, and we talk about them here. Some of these stories brought up more memories of the horrors for us, so you'll hear a mix of our stories and the listeners. Heads up to all men - do not bring your friend along on a first date. We hope you enjoy this episode!! Let us know i...

In this episode we catch up on how we’ve been feeling about life lately. This is a very real episode that talks about taking care of yourself when life gets really busy, work life balance, things we hope for for the future, and how we feel the eclipse personally affected us. For access to bonus episodes, subscribe to our patreon!! (linked below) ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=74818294&utm_medium=...

In this episode, we discuss our personal experiences with greek life. What was rush week like? What are the differences between fraternities and sororities? Is it cliquey? While greek life may not have been the best fit for us, we are so grateful for the few strong friendships we did make from it. This episode is no shade to the girls who were in our particular sorority, but more so about the syst...

To anyone struggling in college - this one's for you. In this episode we talk about things we wish we would've done differently while in undergrad. Some topics include not being so hard on yourself if you haven't found your friend group yet, utilizing more school resources, and putting yourself out there a little more. College can be a difficult time, but it can also be a lot of fun so...

In this episode we provide advice regarding questions we received from our listeners. Topics include protecting your peace, friendship struggles, how to start running/fueling on long runs, motivation, and what it's like living in Maine. There's something for everyone in this episode, we hope you enjoy <3 For access to our bonus episodes, subscribe to our patreon!! (linked below) https:/...

In this episode we talk about all things social media - creativity burn out, the pros and cons of it, authenticity, and trying to find balance. We are so thankful for the communities we have built through our accounts, but like everything, there are ups and downs! We hope you enjoy this honest conversation about being two gals with full time jobs who are also trying to balance a creative pursuit....

In this episode, we ask a man questions you may want to know the answers to. We asked listeners to write in with any questions they had about the male perspective, masculinity, or questions you don't want to ask the guy you're seeing, but that you might want some insight on. Topics range from the taxi cab theory, to makeup and aging. (Our special guest is Emma's boyfriend Aidan!!) We h...

In this episode, we discuss all things breakups. The stages of moving on, how you know when it's time to go, and how every breakup/relationship you have is a part of you and helps to lead you to the person you're supposed to find (corny, we know, but we really do take a positive spin on it at the end). Whether you're newly single, about to go through a breakup, or have been through a b...

In this episode, we talk about our journey to being "cool". In our senior year of college, we embarked on a journey of trying new things in an attempt to feel like cooler people. In reality, what actually happened was that we built our confidence and discovered the things that make us, well, us. We tried new hobbies, and adopted a "fake it till you make it" mindset, until we be...

In this episode we talk about some of our favorite girly things that will take your galentine's day to the next level. Best rom coms, makeup, snacks, drinks, decor, etc. We argue that galentine's day is even better than valentine's day, because let's face it, a pink and red colored holiday? That's for the girls <3 Put this episode on while you do your makeup and get ready fo...

In this chatty episode, we open something we like to call complaint corner. If you're wondering what that is, we basically discuss anything that's been bugging us lately (no matter how silly or small) and then chalk it up to nothing being that serious. This is a chatty episode that should be taken lightly, knowing that at the end of the day, none of it really matters!! (But in a good way!!...

In this episode we talk about something that everyone knows well, the fear of missing out. We've all been there, but how do we cope with it? Emma and Vanessa share their stories of when they experienced fomo at it's worst, and how they've learned now to instead embrace JOMO (joy of missing out). Some tips include having friends that make you feel secure in your friendship, listening to...

In this episode we discuss how we find motivation (or the discipline) to do the things we need to do in life. Examples include how to stay motivated in school, in the gym, training for a race, etc. The tips we share can be applied to all areas of life! If you feel like you're in a lull or have fallen off of your habits, give this episode a listen for some advice on how to get back on track. Sp...

In this episode we talk about our tips for how to start running. We've had some people ask us for our advice, and we are finally giving it to you! We are both long distance runners who have ran multiple half marathons & a marathon together, and we started by running just 1 mile. We talk about fueling, starting small, what we listen to while running, and so much more. Emma is a dietitian an...

We're letting you in on some of our favorite things from 2023. Books, movies, podcasts, our favorite memories, and much more! We hope you enjoy our year review, and maybe you find some things in common with us. Let us know in the comments what your favorite things of 2023 were!! If you like the pod be sure to rate, share, and follow the show <3 Follow our socials below: Tiktok: @vanessa_rae...