should we unpack this?

Is happiness really a choice… or is that easier said than done? In this episode, we’re unpacking the idea that “happiness is a choice” and sharing our honest opinions. From everyday stress and overwhelm to mindset shifts and expectations, we talk about what it actually looks like to choose happiness in real life. We get into the pressure to “just be positive,” whether happiness is always within ou...

We thought this would be a fun game… but it got a little too real 😅 In this episode, we play Would You Rather: Real Life Edition — and somehow end up unpacking adulting struggles, daily life chaos, and the choices that say way too much about who we are. From cooking vs dishes, folding laundry vs putting it away, to deeper questions about time, energy, and being understood vs being liked… things e...

In this episode, we’re saying what everyone is thinking… but not everyone is brave enough to admit. From hot takes on relationships, friendships, and boundaries to the everyday things we all secretly have strong opinions about — we’re diving into our most unpopular opinions (and yes… some of these might get us cancelled 👀). We’re talking about: – Why you don’t need closure to move on – The truth...

Are these just millennial habits… or is it just us? In this episode we’re diving into the everyday things millennials do that we just can’t seem to stop. From overthinking text messages and avoiding phone calls to researching everything before buying it, some habits are uniquely millennial — and some might just be survival skills from growing up alongside the internet. We talk about the little beh...

In this episode, we’re asking the question: Wait… why is this so hard? We’re talking about the everyday things that sound easy but somehow feel overwhelming as adults. From decision fatigue and mental overload to figuring out what to make for dinner every single day, life is full of small responsibilities that quietly add up. We chat about the invisible mental load of adulthood—home maintenance, c...

Date night is supposed to be romantic… but if we’re being honest, it can also feel like a lot of pressure. In this episode, we talk about what date night actually looks like in real relationships. From the expectations we see on social media to the reality of coordinating schedules, finding babysitters, and showing up exhausted, we unpack the unspoken pressure around making date night “perfect.” D...

Is doing our best as parents enough? In Part 2 of this parenting series, we dive deeper into co-parenting realities, stepmom and biological mom dynamics, authority in blended families, and what it really means to raise emotionally secure kids today. We talk about the tension between obedience and emotional intelligence, navigating different parenting styles across households, and the identity shif...

Parenting looks different than we thought it would. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we talk honestly about stepping into motherhood in two very different ways — one as a biological mom and one as a stepmom navigating a blended family. We unpack the expectations we had before becoming parents, how our identities shifted, and what it feels like to parent in a generation focused on gentle parentin...

What if loving yourself isn’t empowering — but uncomfortable? In this episode, we unpack why self-love feels hardest in the seasons where we’re still figuring things out. We talk about identity, playing it safe, second-guessing our decisions, and how fear, regret, and comparison shape our self-image as women. This conversation challenges the idea that self-love is confidence or perfection, and ref...

The Struggle Bus Era — why does everything feel so hard right now? In this episode, we talk honestly about feeling stuck, burned out, and overwhelmed — even when life looks “good” on paper. From constant pressure and decision fatigue to guilt around rest and comparison culture, we unpack why so many of us feel like we’re just getting through the day. We explore whether the struggle is personal, co...

Why do the life changes of celebrities and influencers affect us so deeply? In this episode, we unpack why we feel so emotionally invested in people we don’t actually know. From parasocial relationships to identity, comfort, and outgrowing content, we explore why influencer and celebrity changes can feel surprisingly personal. We chat about unfollowing creators, feeling left behind when someone pi...

Adult Friendships Are Hard — and no one really prepares you for that. In this episode of Should We Unpack This, we’re unpacking what it really looks like to maintain friendships in your 30s. From trying Bumble BFF to make new friends, to navigating evolving relationships as life changes, careers grow, and priorities shift — adult friendships can feel complicated, emotional, and sometimes lonely. W...

New Year, New Me — Are We Over It? Every January comes with the same message: it’s time to reset, reinvent, and become a “new” version of ourselves. But where did that idea actually come from — and is it still serving us? In this episode of Should We Unpack This? , we’re unpacking the origins of New Year’s resolutions and how they’ve evolved from communal promises rooted in accountability into mod...

Does work–life balance actually exist — or is it just another thing we’re chasing? In this episode of Should We Unpack This? , we unpack what work–life balance means to us in this season of life. We talk about setting boundaries around working hours, being present at home, and why hustle culture and climbing the corporate ladder no longer align with our values. We also dive into the pressure of pr...

What makes it feel like Christmas? Is it traditions, nostalgia, family time, or something deeper? In this episode of Should We Unpack This , we unpack Christmas traditions, childhood memories, and how the meaning of Christmas evolves as we grow. We reflect on the small moments that make the holiday season feel special, the traditions we still hold onto, and how we’re redefining Christmas in our cu...

Is this self-care… or are we just trying to survive? In this episode of Should We Unpack This?, we unpack what self-care really looks like in adulthood and how it’s evolved from what we once thought it was. We talk about the less glamorous but necessary forms of self-care: booking doctor and dentist appointments, prioritizing therapy, moving our bodies, and learning when rest is non-negotiable. Fr...

In “Me vs. Me: A Saga,” we unpack our journey to self-awareness — the good, the messy, and the moments that made us realize just how much we’ve grown. We dive into how self-awareness began for us, how curiosity turned into clarity, and how simple problem-solving led to a deeper understanding of ourselves. From confidence struggles disguised as humility to the habits we didn’t even realize we were...

In this episode of Should We Unpack This , we’re diving into what it really looks like to move on and move forward after divorce. We unpack the lessons we had to unlearn, the surprising things we discovered about ourselves in our single era, and why neither of us felt ready—or interested—in jumping back into the dating world right away. We also open up about where we’re at now: our current relatio...

In part two, we’re unpacking the side of separation that doesn’t get talked about enough — the part where everyone else suddenly has feelings about your breakup. We get into what it’s like navigating other people’s reactions, expectations, and projections… all while trying to rebuild your own life from the ground up. We talk about the moments of disassociation that show up when everything feels to...

In this episode, we’re unpacking the messy, emotional, and strangely quiet space that comes after a separation. The part no one really prepares you for. We talk about the reality vs. the expectations of dividing a life you spent years building — from becoming “strangers” with someone who once felt like home, to navigating co-parenting, telling our families, and figuring out who keeps what (physica...

The moment we realized our marriages were over — and what it taught us about love, loss, and growth. In this episode, we open up about the moment we knew it was time to end our marriages — and everything that led up to it. From the signs we ignored to the coping mechanisms that kept us in denial, we reflect on how our past shaped the way we loved. Now, as parents, we’re learning to model healthier...

From childhood dream jobs to unexpected detours — this episode is all about the twists that shaped our careers. ✨ We’re unpacking how our career dreams evolved through every stage of life — from what we wanted to be as kids and teenagers, to the realities (and surprises) of adulthood. From staying loyal to an organization, to navigating tricky workplace situations and making big pivots, we’re sha...

We’re taking a trip down memory lane — meeting our younger selves and answering the questions she’d have for us now. From what we thought life would look like in our early 20s to what actually unfolded, this trend has us in our feels (in the best way).

In our very first episode, we’re taking it back to where it all began — the start of our friendship, and all the twists that brought us here. From long-distance besties to iPhone shared folders full of daily video updates, this is how we stayed connected through every season of life — and why we decided to finally hit record and invite you to unpack it all with us.