That's Fun

Remember when summer felt magical? When an ordinary Tuesday could turn into an adventure? This week, Nikki and Damaris are building the ultimate summer inspiration list—packed with simple, affordable, and surprisingly memorable ways to make the most of the season. From bonfires, drive-in movies, and county fairs to paddleboarding, hiking to waterfalls, roller skating, rainy-day walks, Renaissance...

How do you stay close when your best friend lives 800 miles away? This week, Nikki and Damaris pull back the curtain on something listeners ask about all the time: how they've built (and maintained!) a friendship across different states, different schedules, and completely different seasons of life. From comparing calendars and planning trips to debating hotels versus Airbnbs, they share the surpr...

Remember when fun just...happened? A random phone call turned into an all-day adventure. You'd pile into someone's car with no real plan, wander through the day, and somehow end up with a great story by the end of it. This week, Nikki and Damaris explore why having fun feels different in your 40s, and why it often takes a lot more intention than it used to. They talk about overscheduled calendars,...

Feeling like you just need a week off from your week? Sound familiar? This episode starts with Nikki and Damaris comparing notes on a shared struggle: waiting for that magical stretch of downtime when everything finally settles down. The problem? That break keeps getting pushed further and further into the future. They unpack what’s really underneath the feeling of burnout, from overscheduling and...

This week, Nikki and Damaris stumble into a much deeper conversation than they expected about how “growing up emotionally alone” can show up in adult relationships. From being hyper-aware of everyone else’s moods to feeling uncomfortable depending on people, they unpack the habits they thought were just personality traits, and realize maybe there’s more underneath them. And because they can’t leav...

Nikki and Damaris kick things off with birthday stories, thoughtful gifts, and a surprisingly moving conversation about what it means to receive love gracefully. From a server who ran to Walgreens for a Tide pen to the awkward beauty of saying “you are welcome,” they unpack why accepting kindness can feel just as vulnerable as offering it. Then they turn to Memorial Day and the unofficial start of...

Always meaning to plan the trip, sign up for the yoga class, or finally put something fun on the calendar...and then somehow never getting around to it? This week, Nikki and Damaris tackle a topic that may not sound exciting at first: structure . But as they’ve both come to realize, a little more routine can actually be the thing that makes life feel lighter, calmer, and a whole lot more fun. They...

Nikki and Damaris catch up on the little things they’ve been trying lately in the name of feeling better, having more fun, and making life feel just a bit more manageable. They talk hair, skin, aging, and the beauty things women don’t always say out loud—from Nikki’s Rogaine update to Damaris’s Sculptra experience, including the parts that worked, the parts that hurt, and the very real question of...

Nikki and Damaris talk about the solo trip: why adults don’t take them more often, why they sound both dreamy and mildly depressing, and what happens when you carve out time that is truly just for you . They get into the difference between traveling alone for work and choosing a trip for yourself, whether solo travel is relaxing, lonely, boring, freeing—or all of the above—and why a little discomf...

Starting a business from your kitchen table, turning a passion into a paycheck, or just craving something that feels a little more you … This week, Nikki and Damaris talk about the kinds of businesses that don’t always start with investors, a five-year plan, or dreams of empire-building. Sometimes it’s just a skill you love, a creative itch you need to scratch, or a quiet feeling that you want mor...

Mint juleps, outrageous hats, and a group text slowly spiraling into mime-themed logistics… This week, Nikki and Damaris head to the Kentucky Derby—or more accurately, into Derby Season . They unpack what makes the whole thing so fun, from Thurby and Oaks to over-the-top outfits, themed group looks, and the very specific chaos of trying to coordinate a big event with friends. They talk about what...

Butterfly collages, fairy houses, a fuzzy heart sweater, and a hand-painted sand dollar necklace... This week, Nikki and Damaris dive into the surprisingly timely case for more whimsy. From TikTok trends to thrift-store treasure hunts, they unpack why so many of us are craving a life that feels less digital, less rigid, and a whole lot more playful. They talk about what whimsy actually looks like...

Put down the waxing strips, cancel the “age-appropriate” outfit, and maybe…let your armpit hair live a little? 😅 This week, Nikki and Damaris are questioning all the societal rules we’ve just accepted. From the idea that aging is something to dread, to the quiet pressure to “fix” our bodies, they dig into what it actually looks like to opt out—and why it might be a lot more fun. They get real abo...

Opening the windows, stepping over piles of stuff, wondering how it got this bad… This week, Nikki and Damaris take on spring cleaning—the notoriously un-fun task that somehow feels urgent the second the weather shifts. Because when your space is chaotic, your brain kind of is too. They get real about what it actually looks like: the never-ending mess with kids, the “I’ll do it later” piles, the m...

Nikki and Damaris dive into the very real (and rarely discussed) topic of sex in long-term relationships—how it changes as we get older, why it can feel harder to talk about, and what actually helps keep intimacy alive after years together. They unpack the awkward parts we don’t always say out loud: body confidence after babies, the pressure to perform, faking orgasms, and the way cultural message...

Winter has you feeling…fine, technically? But also weirdly unexcited about everything ? Same. This week, Nikki shows up in full-on “meh” mode—and Damaris comes prepared with a simple truth: sometimes you don’t wait to feel excited…you practice getting excited. They test the strategy in real time by doing what they do best: planning something wildly unnecessary and deeply joyful. Enter: Derby. Ente...

This week, Nikki and Damaris talk about the sneaky way we dim our own light —with offhand comments like “I’m just a mom,” “I’m tired,” “I don’t do that anymore,” or “I already know I won’t like it.” They unpack how that little self-caption can quietly turn into a whole identity—and how fast it starts shrinking your life. Along the way, they get into the real stuff: why women are trained to be mode...

Ever notice how one good night of sleep can make you feel like a completely different person? (And one bad night turns you into a walking group chat of complaints?) This week, Nikki and Damaris get into the very glamorous topic of sleep —why it matters more than we want to admit, what’s sabotaging it, and the little routines that actually make mornings and evenings feel better…even if you’re not b...

This week on That’s Fun , Nikki and Damaris are headed to Miami for the SoBe Wine & Food Festival, and they’re breaking down how to actually make the fun happen on a girls’ trip (instead of just hoping the destination does the work). They get into the real stuff that can make or break a vacation: setting expectations with your travel buddy (how long do you take to get ready, are you a breakfas...

This week on That’s Fun , Nikki and Damaris talk about how to make the fun happen when life (and the world) does not feel fun—when everything feels loud, tense, cold, dark, and just…a lot. Instead of stuffing the feelings into a tiny emotional ball and pretending they're fine, Nikki and Damaris dig into what it actually looks like to regulate your emotions. They start with the basics: figuring out...

Nikki and Damaris tackle a surprisingly big question: what happens when your real life collides with the internet version of life—throwbacks, opinions, comment sections, and all? It starts with the 2016 flashback trend and the feelings it kicks up: nostalgia, vanity, cringe, and that sneaky sense of “Wait…am I doing enough?” They talk body image and clothes, how style and confidence shift over a d...

Nikki and Damaris get wildly honest about all the things we do (and consider doing) in the name of “feeling fresh”—from the stuff that costs dollars to the stuff that costs...thousands. They talk prescription retinol vs. pricey skincare, dermaplaning, Botox realities, microneedling, and what it actually feels like to do bigger treatments like Fraxel and “baby Fraxel” (Clear + Brilliant)—downtime,...

Snowy season + girlfriends + “fun plans” all over your feed…but is it actually fun—or just something to post ? This week, Nikki and Damaris play a game of Will This Be Fun? as they break down the winter friend-date trends we keep seeing (paint + sip, puzzle nights, “make a candle,” perfume workshops, quirky workout classes, ice skating, sledding…). They get into what makes an activity genuinely jo...

Life has a funny way of making big promises in January and then quietly testing them by February. In this episode, Nikki and Damaris check in on their New Year’s resolutions and get real about what’s still going strong, what’s wobbling, and what might need a little grace instead of guilt. From finding ways to sneak veggies into breakfast to lacing up for more walks and moving our bodies with kindn...

In this episode, Nikki and Damaris dive into the surprisingly awkward world of making friends as an adult and why it can feel suspiciously similar to dating. We talk about why friendships don’t form as effortlessly as they used to, how fear of rejection shows up in platonic relationships, and why everyone seems busy but still lonely. Our conversation explores how to move past small talk and ask de...