The Friendship Paradox

In the season opener, Steph and Bri dial in and hash out their agenda on work meetings. From magical powers to etiquette, the former work wives discuss it all. In this episode: Goodwill St. Pete, FL Silent Book Club Tampa Ginger Beard Coffee The Traitors on Peacock The Climb on HBO Max

We're bringing home the bacon this season! You've been invited to the Podcast meeting. On the agenda: Steph and Bri talk about work: working from home, how they deal with meetings, work functions, and more. Circle back next week!

We get mushy gushy! On this episode, Bri and Steph discuss the best ways to love your friends, whether they are an introvert or and extrovert.  Mentioned on this episode: Shear Jewelry Miami Dolphins Florida Gators Fulham FC Walt Disney World Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

Stephany's most dreaded task: meeting new people. Briana's most fun task: meeting new people! Join the dynamic duo as they explore the highs and lows of the process that is meeting new people. Mentioned in this episode: Booked By A.M. Travel Planners Stratejoy Holiday Council Tombolo Books - Romance Book Club St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club Bidet on Amazon Pure Barre CrossFit Safety Harbor

Long-term committed partnerships - whether or not marriage documents were signed, we're in it for the long haul. Join us as we host special guest Sean (Bri's husband!) to the show where we find out how two very different people make a partnership work.

The polar-opposite besties dive into how different they interact with their families. How often we speak, hang out with, travel to visit, and much more are broken down in this episode. MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:  Allendale United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, FL Strange World (streaming on Disney+) Bananagrams Left Right Center (how to play!) The Way Down docu-series (streaming on HBO Max)...

Queen said it best:  "Oh, you're the best friend that I ever had I've been with you such a long time You're my sunshine and I want you to know That my feelings are true I really love you Oh, you're my best friend" Steph and Bri take turns defining WHO is a friend and what we each need to feel fulfillment from our friendships. Let's set sail on the Friend Ship!

Steph and Bri discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of dating in today's world. Bri met Sean in 2015 after a couple of rounds of online dating. Steph has yet to meet her match and is actively in the dating pool. Tune in to hear how dating really is different strokes for different folks. MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Chip and his winner's trophy! How to Not Die Alone by Logan Ury Mazzaro's Italian...

We all know the best ships are friendships, but in this fun season Steph and Bri will dive into ALL kinds of relationships. From discussing family matters and dating stories to defining what a friendship is, we will cover it all!

We're turning the pages of our favorite love story: how we came to (and continue our stories in) our book club. Come learn about a group of friends we now call family, all thanks to one common interest among otherwise very different people! MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige   Six the Musical Soundtrack Follow us on Instagram! We're @TheFriendshipParadox .

A tale of two polar opposites. Can you guess which of us HATES celebrating their birthday and which of us LOVES it? The answer might surprise you! MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Nailed It 101 Places to Party Before You Die Follow us on Instagram! We're @TheFriendshipParadox .

Happy hour, retirement parties, house parties, club gatherings, etc.... Bri and Steph have very different feelings and approaches to parties and group settings. In this episode you'll learn how logistics, size, and gifting expectations either excite or cripple us. Come join the party!

Holidays, birthdays, weddings, funerals - family get-togethers are very different experiences for Stephany and Briana! Follow along with the conversation on family events - you'll find you're probably not alone in your experience! MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Selena + Chef (streaming on HBO Max!) How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love by Logan Ury Follow us on Instagra...

Nuptials - they bring joy, they bring tears, and they bring out our boogie shoes! Stephany and Bri get into how they approach the very stimulating group events associated with love - weddings! The ways we behave around wedding events have a shocking amount of resemblance despite being polar opposites. You're invited to listen in! Follow us on Instagram! We're @TheFriendshipParadox .

Are you ready to Get This Party Started? Do you remember the 21st Night of September in which we were dancin' the night away? Wallflower or life of the party, we invite you to be our guest as we explore how different personalities attend Events! From birthdays and weddings to holiday parties and family get-togethers, we are covering the spectrum of group socialization. 

Stephany and Briana bleed yellow and black, baby! We break down the Hogwarts Houses as they relate to personality frameworks discussed in previous episodes this season. If we had to pick the best Hogwarts House, though...it would absolutely be Hufflepuff. After all, both hosts got sorted here!  MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price Goodreads_revie...

A contentious topic: the Zodiac as a personality framework. Love it or hate it (we're split on the matter, too!) we cover all 12 Zodiac signs (superficially, of course!). MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: The UnXplained with William Shatner (streaming on Netflix!) Find your moon and rising signs Steph's amazing ear plugs

Can you feel the love tonight? Join Stephany and Briana as they cover The 5 Love Languages as identified by Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. Before you shy away, we address all kinds of love - familial, platonic, and romantic - so no need to worry about heavily mushy gushy content (or maybe do, because we are besties who love each other very...

Join us as we do a "superficial deep dive" into the Enneagram! This Type 9 and Type 2 duo are ready to give you an overview of their favorite personality typing model. MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile The Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator Enneagram with Abbey Enneagram & Coffee - Instagram Enneagram & Coffee - podcast Mirabelle Creations...

In our first episode, we do a 'light' deep dive into the Myers-Briggs personality typing model. Take the test to find out your Myers-Briggs personality type!

Welcome to our brand-new podcast! We're first-time podcasters, long-time friends. Join us on our journey as we explore how our differences bring us together. What can you expect from our podcast? Find out in this teaser episode!