That's Fun

In this episode, Nikki and Damaris unpack the pressure-packed world of New Year’s resolutions and why January so often feels more overwhelming than inspiring. We talk about where resolution culture goes wrong, how all-or-nothing thinking sets us up to quit early, and why “new year, new you” can quietly turn into burnout by week two. Our conversation focuses on more sustainable, compassionate appro...

n this episode, Nikki and Damaris take on seasonal depression with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of relatability. We unpack why the shorter days and colder weather can mess with our mood, energy, and motivation, and why feeling “off” this time of year is far more common than we admit. Our conversation blends real talk with practical tools, from light exposure and movement that doesn’t feel like...

In this episode, we dive into practical, compassionate strategies for making the holiday season feel lighter, calmer, and more intentional. From navigating family expectations to managing overscheduling and gift-giving pressure, we explore why this time of year often feels overwhelming—and how to change that narrative. Our conversation covers simple yet powerful tools: setting boundaries, simplify...

Buying cozy sweaters you don’t need…adding three things to your cart on the way to buy one…telling yourself it’s “just for the holidays.” Sound familiar? This week, Nikki and Damaris unpack why we’re all a little wired for consumerism—and why buying less feels so much harder than it should. From dopamine hits to targeted ads to the pressure to make every celebration “perfect,” they dig into the fo...

Ordering socks during movie night, answering DMs in the carpool line…sound familiar? When did having fun start feeling like another task to manage? This week, Nikki and Damaris dig into why adult life feels so fast—and how constant productivity, small-business demands, and technology have trained us to fill every spare minute. They talk about what this looks like in real life: planning ahead just...

Nikki kicks things off with a very 40s-and-thriving curveball (a just-in-case pregnancy test!) that leads straight into today’s question: how often are we having so much fun —and how do we make more of it? Together, Nikki and Damaris build a simple “fun audit”: recall your last three so much fun moments and spot the through-lines. For them, it’s being outside, being with people you’re deeply comfo...

Nikki and Damaris ask a simple question with a big answer: if you want more joy, how do you actually make it happen? They compare a quick dinner with friends to a 48-hour getaway and do the (very fuzzy) math on why longer, unhurried time—complete with comfortable lulls—creates deeper connection than a three-hour catch-up. Damaris shares her next move: a studio-led yoga retreat. No spreadsheets, no...

Nikki and Damaris dig into a listener question from Omar in Miami: How do I stop comparing my life—parenting, career, home—to everyone else and actually feel good where I am? They get specific about the two flavors of comparison—what happens when you’re scrolling (the curated highlight reel) versus what happens in real life (the expectations we absorb from family, friends, and culture). Nikki and...

This week, Nikki and Damaris get real about the art of saying no —why it feels so hard, why women tend to over-explain, and how to set boundaries without torching relationships. They share simple scripts that skip the five-paragraph excuse, ways to protect your energy before you’re burnt out, and how to handle kid-party invites, charity asks, and work favors with grace (and minimal group-text chao...

This week, Nikki and Damaris dig into body image—what it looks like to feel good in your skin now , and how that changes after 40. They name the cultural double standard (why “dad bod” gets a wink while “mom bod” gets rules) and talk about shifting from chasing external approval to building self-worth that isn’t tied to a number, a size, or a wrinkle. Nikki shares her “mirror moratorium” (temporar...

Nikki and Damaris are tackling the art (and occasional chaos) of starting a group—from book clubs that actually read the book (or don’t), to crafting circles, card nights, and cozy reading dates where everyone just shows up with whatever’s on their nightstand. They dive into why adults secretly crave structured togetherness, how to make gatherings less intimidating for new friends, and why someone...

When life shifts—kids get older, a job ends, routines change—how do you decide what’s next ? Nikki and Damaris get candid about “Act II” pivots at any age, from the myth that fun fades after 40 to why confidence can make you hotter than your 20s ever did. They talk navigating change: embracing an exploration phase , auditing what you actually want, and looking back to the interests that always tug...

Nikki and Damaris are back in their sweaters—and fully committed to squeezing every ounce of fun out of fall. From apple-picking adventures (complete with impromptu taste tests) to haunted house date nights that deliver equal parts terror and giggles, they make the case for why this season might secretly be the best one. Along the way, they uncover the unexpected joys of porch parties, pumpkin pat...

Nikki and Damaris dive into what it really means to “find joy” in everyday life—and why it’s so much harder than those Instagram grids make it look. Inspired by a listener question and Damaris’s own practice of posting weekly glimmers, they get honest about how noticing a pretty flower or hearing the crack of a sugar-free Red Bull can actually shift your entire week. From mourning pets to skipping...

When you’ve been stuck in bed with a fever and a maybe-too-close call with urgent care…what happens the second you start to feel better? If you’re Nikki and Damaris, apparently the answer is: everything, all at once . Nikki shares the story of her solo road trip with three kids, the bug that derailed it, and how she bounced back by immediately planning a 20-person pool party (because why not?). Da...

From itchy bras and mall dressing rooms to heart rate zones and earplugs at Orangetheory, Nikki and Damaris kick things off with the little ways they’ve been shaking up their routines. But the real conversation this week is about big change— specifically, whether it’s ever too late to switch careers or reinvent what “work” looks like. They share personal stories of starting over, making unexpected...

When the new-relationship spark fades, does your sex life have to fade with it? Nikki and Damaris say absolutely not—and get real about what it actually takes to keep intimacy alive in long-term relationships. From the myth that more sex automatically means better sex, to why scheduling it might be the least unsexy thing you can do (in a good way), they share their own stories, awkward conversatio...

Nikki and Damaris dive into the surprisingly emotional topic of asking for help —why it’s so hard, what it brings up (hello, childhood wounds and perfectionism!), and how it might be the thing that’s been standing between you and the social life you actually want. They unpack the mental gymnastics of turning down help, the guilt of accepting it, and the wild idea that maybe—just maybe—people actua...

Nikki and Damaris finally tackle the topic they meant to cover last week: kids' birthday parties—and why some have become more elaborate than most weddings. They dive into the awkward dance of trying to say "no gifts" while knowing people will bring them anyway, and why opening presents at the party might actually be making a comeback. Nikki shares her strategy for surviving twin birthday parties...

This episode was supposed to be about kid parties. Instead, Nikki and Damaris take a detour into the weird world of getting older—and how life’s little thrills can start to fade when the big choices (like partners, careers, and routines) are all settled. They swap stories about missing the reckless thrill of being 20, carving out tiny joys (like impromptu dinners with girlfriends or staying out wa...

“I’m so grumpy all the time. Help.” Honestly? Same. In this episode, Nikki and Damaris dive into the hot, cranky underworld of everyday irritability—the kind that creeps up when you’re overtired, overscheduled, overstimulated, and just generally over IT. From the low-key chaos of muffin deliveries in 100-degree heat to the strange comfort of eating frozen grapes, they explore the many unglamorous...

In this episode of That’s Fun , Nikki and Damaris get into the fascinating nuances of having opposite-sex friendships while in long-term relationships —where the line is, who gets to draw it, and what happens when it blurs. They talk about emotional intimacy outside of marriage, navigating “gut feelings” about certain friendships, and why trying to be “the cool wife” sometimes leaves you feeling a...

In this episode of That’s Fun , Nikki and Damaris start their unofficial two-person book club with a deep dive into All Fours by Miranda July. The book explores themes like perimenopause, creative stagnation, marriage, sexuality, and midlife restlessness—prompting the kind of honest, layered conversation Nikki and Damaris do best. From questioning the default structure of relationships to reflecti...

This week, Nikki and Damaris take on the often-overlooked truth about personal style: liking fashion and liking shopping are not the same thing. Some people love the hunt. Others love the styling. And a lot of us? We’re just trying to make getting dressed feel a little less stressful—and a little more fun . They explore why shopping can be so overwhelming (hi, childhood pressure to pick the “perfe...

Nikki and Damaris are throwing it back—to the heyday of house parties. From vintage entertaining cookbooks to scruffy hosting in real life, they explore why having people over has become so rare…and how to bring it back, without the pressure of perfection. They share real talk about what holds us back (hi, broken towel rack and kids’ clutter corner), plus simple ways to host without the stress—thi...