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This week we’re chatting about our shared struggles navigating our mid-twenties. Some would call this a quarter life crisis, but we don't really see it that way. It's completely normal to feel like you don't know what you're supposed to be doing right now... no need to be in crisis mode. In this episode, we're having a candid chat about our feelings on feeling behind in life and struggling w...

This week we’re chatting about what we think is in and out for 2024! Think of this like we’re magazine editors and you’re reading our latest editorial. We cover beauty, skincare, fashion, finance, social media, and more! Keep in mind that these are just our personal takes and if you enjoy any of these things, we love that for you. PLUS hear about mismatched shoelaces, giant coffe...

This week we're chatting about the choice to drink or stay sober at different events. We touched on this conversation a few episodes back and wanted to revisit it today! Tune in to hear our tips for staying sober at events, as well as some excuses you can use. We are both fans of drinking and having fun, but it's important to find a balance. Hopefully this helps you find yours! PLUS hear about coc...

This week we're chatting about our quest to defeat the Sunday scaries! We give our best personal and professional tips for setting ourselves up to have the best possible week. Planning out your ideal Sunday to relax and decompress before a busy week can be one of your most beneficial decisions. We preach productivity around here but also recognize that it's completely normal to feel some anxiety g...

This week we're chatting about Valentines & Galentines Day! We share our plans for the days this year and encourage you all to celebrate regardless of your relationship status. If you're going into this week single, show yourself and your gal pals some extra love. We recap our best and worst Valentines Day experiences and finish off the episode by sharing your funniest vday submissions! Rememb...

Today we're chatting about beating the winter uglies and our individual glo ups over the years. If you're unfamiliar with the "winter uglies" Tik Tok trend, here's the very official definition: feeling less pretty in the winter season. This is all in good fun, and we cannot stress the importance of loving yourself enough. We hope this gives you a good laugh and inspires you to do some self care. T...

Today we're chatting all about red flags! These red flags deter us from getting close to people in a relationship, friendship, or business environment. Some are serious, some are funny, but all are code red for staying away. We rank our top red flags and give real examples of each one. We hope that all of you gain something from this episode and think about your personal red flags! Let us know wha...

Today we're chatting about our favorite topic... food! We go all in on our healthy (and unhealthy) food habits and give our best tips for "cooking for one." Tune in for our different grocery shopping strategies and how this correlates to our favorite recipes. We hope you can all take a tip or trick from this episode to use in your kitchens! PLUS, hear about porta potties, eye infections, and an in...

Today we're chatting about our weekend in San Diego! Brittney took a trip to visit Amanda and we're recaping the whole experience for all of you. We were able to add a bunch of great spots to our weekend itinerary and hope that you can take some inspo from us for a fun weekend with your friends! PLUS, hear about winning an iPad, cracking a windshield, and Dry January... San Diego spots mentioned:...

Today we're chatting about a new character in The Chat Universe: Sarah Turner! Sarah is joining us as the first ever guest of our show. We are sitting down in this episode to discuss the history of our friendship, our best memories, her experience living in Kansas, nursing school, her current life in Santa Barabara, night shift in the nicu, traveling internationally, and more! We're super excited...

Today we're chatting about our 2024 goals and resolutions! We are making plans to better ourselves and make the most out of a new year. Our resolutions cover categories like personal health, friends and family, finances, careers, and more! Tune in to hear about our visions for the year and how we will be holding ourselves accountable.  PLUS, hear about our Christmas and New Years weekends! We...

Today we're chatting about all things Christmas! We're getting real festive this week and breaking down our weekend plans and family traditions leading into the holiday weekend. We debate which is better: white elephant vs secret santa and highlight our all-time best childhood gifts. Tune in to get super festive with us! PLUS, hear about a lost driver's license, princess-themed bedrooms, and an IG...

Today we're chatting about our tips for staying healthy during the holidays! We get real about maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health as the year wraps up. These are hectic (and very fun!) times, and there are plently of ways to enjoy the festivities without burning yourself out. Remember: you can't show up for others if you don't show up for yourself.  PLUS, hear about failed att...

Today we're chatting about our 2023 Year Wrapped. Taking inspiration from the infamous Spotify Wrapped that came out last week, we are breaking down our personal highs and lows of the year. 2023 was filled with lots of change, and we're here to break it all down for your entertainment.  PLUS, hear about December Nights at Balboa Park, chaotic mall days, and roadtrips with mom! Make sure you'r...

Today we're chatting about the events of Thanksgiving week that ended with Brittney's birthday over the weekend. Amanda was in town all week and we had ourselves some fun! We debrief the events of Wednesday night's high school reunion and debate if we may have aged out of that annual event. There was lots of family time to chat about, Friendsgivings, and of course, Brittney's birthday night out on...

Today we're chatting about our favorite products of 2023! We agree that most, if not all, of these products will make great gifts and stocking stuffers this holiday season. Our products cover multiple categories: beauty, kitchen, tech, and more. Make sure to check out our IG, and let us know what you're gifting to your loved ones! PLUS, hear about the perfect fall day, Amanda's recruiting skills,...

Today we're chatting about whether we would splurge or save on a list of products / experiences! Tune in to hear us justify spending a little extra on certain things while bargaining on others... basically our version of Price Is Right. We tend to agree on most of these things, so let us know if you agree or disagree on the items we chat about! Credit for the idea and a lot of our product list goe...

Today we're chatting about our first listener Q&A! We both posted a question box on our IG stories and asked you guys what you wanted to hear more about. We got all kinds of questions ranging from life advice, TV recs, Halloween costumes, and more! Tune in to hear which questions we chose to answer, and make sure you're following us on IG to submit your questions in the next Q&A! PLUS, hea...

Today we're chatting about how to plan and execute the perfect girls trips. We are HUGE fans of a trip with the girlies and think we've gathered some pointers over the years. We're going to share those pointers with you, as well as share the details of the last two girls trips we've taken! Check out Miami & LA recs down below!  LA hotel:  Andaz West Hollywood LA restarants / bars / c...

Today we're chatting about Brittney and Charlie's engagement party weekend! Amanda flew to Sacramento for the weekend to help set up and celebrate the occasion. We are now here to recap the weekend's festivities and share with all of you! PLUS, help us decide what the dress code is for an engagement party and debate if gifts are necessary... Email us at thechat.podc@gmail.com   IG: @thechat_p...

Today we're chatting about our chaotic weekend celebrating Amanda's birthday in San Diego! You'll feel like you're in our living room post-weekend debrief. As always, we have San Diego restaurant / bar recs for you and some cringe-worthy moments. PLUS, hear about a case of mistaken identity, some road rage, and an extremely small shirt...  Email us at thechat.podc@gmail.com   IG: @thecha...

Today we're chatting about how we manage stress and maintain a level head in chaotic situations! We get candid about how stress manifests itself in our lives, what we do to prevent / manage it, and our strategies for relaxing after an intense day. This conversation highlights that sometimes juggling mulitple things at once is tough, and we hope that you can take some of our tips and implement them...

Today we're chatting about our tips, tricks, and life hacks that just make things easier! Being in your 20's probably means "adulting" for the very first time. Amanda and Brittney are experiencing firsthand that sometimes (most of the time) adulthood can be a struggle! Tune in to hear us trade our creative ideas that make life run a little more smoothly! PLUS, hear about a Flume set, Don Felder (f...

Today we're chatting about how well we really know each other! We each chose 5 questions about ourselves that we think the other person should know, and we're quizzing each other on the answers. Tune in to see if Brittney or Amanda did better, and let us know if you try this with your best friend! PLUS, hear about engagement party planning, exam studying, and teriyaki with a fork at a sushi place....

Today we're chatting about hobbies! We are sharing our current hobbies with each other, as well as what we hope to do more of and hobbies that didn't quite work out. Tune in as we stress the importance of finding personal hobbies in early adulthood and making time for things that you genuinely enjoy doing! PLUS, hear about friends coming to town, engagement party planning, and a hidden bar at the...