Under Our Roof

We are safe but devastated at the destruction from the LA Wildfires. In this episode, we share a family update and some resources to help the community. Stay safe everyone. We love you. Resources: Help Black families displaced by the Eaton fire LA mutual aid LA Fire Department Fund World Central Kitchen (providing meals)

We miss the houseguests so much. We never meant to take weeks off, and we appreciate your patience and support. Here’s a little bit about how we’ve been. 

After missing a couple of weeks, Grace and Lizzie get a chance to update the houseguests on their latest parenting milestones, hobbies, and what kind of brat summer they are having.

It's been almost a year since we switched roofs! To reflect on one year in the new house, Grace and Lizzie talk about the updates they've made and the projects they are looking forward to next.  Here's Grace's code for mouth tape:  https://www.dryftsleep.com/NIGHTACHES

We can all recognize the issues with pandering to the gay community, but for a bit of fun, Grace and Lizzie share their guilty pleasures of pride month. From gay whales to corporate logos, the hosts discuss their musings.

Lizzie is going back to work! The hosts catch up on that looming fact and their latest life updates, and Lizzie shares a list of things she didn't expect about becoming a mom. 

This week, Grace and Lizzie are joined by Grace's Mom (Hodi) as a special guest! The three talk about the circumstances that lead to Hodi moving across the country--and across the street from The Roof. Grace's Mom shares some inspiring words about making big, spontaneous changes in life. 

After an unexpected hiatus, Grace and Lizzie share some updates on life with a 5 month old, baby sleep woes, and their recent adventures furnishing a house on a budget for Grace’s mom to live in and be Frances’s nanny. 

This chatty episode goes deep on what Grace and Lizzie think about interpreting song lyrics differently from the way they were intended. Tune in for their spicy and sassy takes. As Grace insisted, here is a link to Chappell Roan's new single, Good Luck, Babe. Here is a link to Operation Olive Branch, a grassroots movement to support and amplify aid requests to Palestinian families. 

Recorded after a long day of travel, Grace and Lizzie give a quick update of an exciting development in their lives! UOR will be back next week with a full episode. 

In the midst of a sleep regression, Grace interviews Lizzie about her reading journey while nursing Frances so far.

In this first “real” episode back in a few weeks, Grace and Lizzie yap about their thoughts on public gushing on the internet—and maybe change their opinions partway through.

By listener request, this is a solo episode of Lizzie’s “declassified guide” to law school and beyond. 

Two months into parenthood, Grace and Lizzie are asking the question: will they be strict with Frances? Listen in for their thoughts on tattoos, the drinking age, curfews, and more. 

In this solo audio message from Lizzie, she shares what it’s actually like hanging with a baby all day and what you *need* and don’t need in terms of baby products. 

Inspired by a recent online debate, Grace and Lizzie give their (sometimes heated) take on "Side A" and "Side B" Christians. If you don't know what that means, listen in for an explanation and some updated thoughts from the hosts on queerness and religion. 

Where were you when the world stopped turning? Grace and Lizzie share their memories of pivotal moments throughout their lives, on both a personal level and in global news. 

In this solo episode, Lizzie shares more about her postpartum experience, healing, favorite products and foods, and some tips on supporting families in your life with new baby. 

This episode is all about what we’ve been watching, reading, and playing under our roof while on maternity leave. We’ll be back next week with a longer episode! 

Ask Us Anything! Grace and Lizzie answer listener questions, ranging from favorite meals lately to recent novels read to more thoughts on parenthood. Thanks to all who submitted questions! 

In the last of this three-part series relating to Frances's birth, Grace and Lizzie share some sleepy ramblings on what parenthood and the newborn stage has been like for them so far.

This week, Grace and Lizzie are back with part two of the story of the first week of Frances's life. They share the saga of her NICU stay and some new nicknames they are calling her. 

Under Our Roof's permanent houseguest is here! Grace and Lizzie share a big life update with the birth of their daughter, including the labor and delivery story.

Welcome to the Under Our Roof hyperfixation episode! Grace and Lizzie chat about recent documentaries they've watched, their interests in remote islands, and most importantly, the Ninth Wonder of the World, Chyna. Enjoy (and Merry Christmas!)

In this quick & cozy episode, the hosts talk about their experiences with queer spaces and read listeners’ submissions about their favorite queer community events and places (whether real or dreamed-of). Link to Lizzie’s Instagram Link to the Semler Discord