Unsolicited Advice with Ashley and Taryne

Working your way through school, on top of trying to balance a social life can feel incredibly overwhelming. And while your friends may be going through a similar situation, you should be able to lean on each other for support. But what do you do when your "support system" is playing a game of who's busier? Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Taryne...

How do you move forward when the life you had imagined with someone suddenly shatters? Should you sever ties, or pursue the past? In this episode, we'll discuss the pros and cons of each avenue, but most importantly, we'll discuss investing in yourself.  *If you or someone you know is experiencing harassment in any form please reach out to someone and get help. https://www.thehotline.org https://w...

This week we're doing a Pod Swap! Alisha Marie & Remi Cruz of Pretty Basic join in to discuss how to manage different personality types in friendship. We'll be giving you all the info to help navigate this precarious subject. Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Taryne: @TaryneRenee To watch our podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube Don’...

This week, we're talking about body positivity. Learning how to love and accept your body is crucial for your mental health. We have to find a middle ground and communicate with each other about how we're feeling and why words like "skinny" can do more harm than good. Be gentle, love each other, and don't make assumptions about anyone. You never know what they're going through. Follow the Podcast...

Communication is an essential part of relationships. But how do you gain trust back when your boyfriend's, best friend, starts spreading lies about you. We shouldn't have to convince our partners to trust us. So today we'll weigh the pros and cons of a relationship and when you should decide to call it quits. Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Tary...

Moving in with your significant other is a huge step, but how do you know when it's the right time? Especially when you have a burgeoning career and are trying to finish school, your partner should have your back. We'll discuss the logical and emotional realities of both sides. Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Taryne: @TaryneRenee To watch our po...

Marriage. It can cause stress for those in one, and it can cause stress for those seeking one. This week, we cover the myriad problems that come from being newly single and dealing with your ex, as well as those that come from being so single that even the idea of having an ex sounds appealing. Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Taryne: @TaryneRene...

Cheating is cheating no matter how you spin it. In this week's episode, we'll discuss the healing process. Start by asking yourself if it's worth moving past. Establish the boundaries, hold onto your self-worth, and don't let someone else's damage make you feel damaged. Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Taryne: @TaryneRenee To watch our podcast on...

How much longer can you invest in someone that isn't reciprocating? Getting ghosted, and being picked last, leaves many wavering questions. We'll discuss healthy ways to cope and move on from a relationship breakdown that is no longer life-giving.  Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Taryne: @TaryneRenee To watch our podcast on YouTube: http://bit.l...

Age-gap relationships are tricky. Tiptoeing the line between love and security is difficult. Especially when both parties aren't sharing this newfound "love" with their friends and family. In this episode, we explore the challenge of asking difficult questions.  Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Taryne: @TaryneRenee To watch our podcast on YouTube...

This week on Unsolicited Advice, we discuss all aspects of love. Valentine's Day is a difficult day for those single and in relationships. However, getting dumped on the most romantic day of the year blatantly sucks. Rather than sitting in self-sabotage and sorrow, get your Glow Up on, and become the best version of yourself. It starts by saying yes.  Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvic...

When in a committed relationship, we all want to be sure the person we're with is in it for the right reasons. The idea of marriage shouldn't feel like an obligation, and if that relationship is not moving as fast as you'd like, communication is key to finding out one's true intentions. Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Taryne: @TaryneRenee To wat...

This week, we discuss the age-old question: can two people be friends while avoiding romantic interest? Whether it's navigating the friendship vessel through choppy waters or steering clear of the romance iceberg, establishing clear boundaries can be key in protecting yourself from heartache. Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Taryne: @TaryneRenee...

Breakups are hard, Friendship breakups are worse. Today we tackle losing A friend and seeking validation. A relationship is a two-way street, but how much longer can you invest in someone that isn't investing in you? This sudden pull away can cause insecurities and validation. Learning to love yourself as you are and accept that sometimes people just grow apart. No one person should be the source...

Life is full of big decisions, between deciding where to go to college and choosing a career path. This week we cover getting accepted to your dream school & landing that perfect job. But sometimes getting to the other side, we realize the grass truly isn’t always greener. It’s important to take chances but be well informed before taking the leap. Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod...

On today's episode, we talk about motivation and social anxiety. School can be tough in all kinds of ways, especially when you have social anxiety. Learning how to communicate with peers and professors is essential in order to excel in education and life. Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Taryne: @TaryneRenee To watch our podcast on YouTube: http:...

As the days finally begin to get longer and a brand-new year is on the horizon, most of us set a new year's resolution or two. In this week's episode, we discuss past resolutions, forthcoming goals, and what to do when you lose a loved one and no longer feel like yourself in the new year. One resolution we can all make? Whatever life throws your way, devise a plan to cope and move forward in a hea...

As Ashley and Taryne take a much-needed holiday break, we'd like to revisit one of our favorite UA episodes of all time. From all of us on Team UA, Happy Holidays! To say that there are gray areas in life is perhaps one of the greatest understatements of all time. Today's episode explores those gray areas, specifically the ones labelled "Friend-Zone" and "Ex-Zone". Whatever zone you or someone you...

Relationships are like maps. There are roads, shortcuts, and most importantly: boundaries. Today's episode is all about those boundaries. First, we cover the always perilous arena of labeling a relationship, with all the dangers that accompany that occasionally self-sabotaging task. Second, we talk about the pitfalls that arise when boundaries are loose and lead to some mischievous flirting. In bo...

Let's just admit it: we all have insecurities, whether they stem from body image, social anxiety, or all of the above. When those insecurities are combined with family drama, it can spiral into a toxic brew of bad habits. Navigating healthy outlets, learning how to have progressive conversations, and finding a strong support system can be a great start to conquering those insecurities once and for...

Parents. They just don't understand, right? Whether it's a Mom with body image issues or a Dad with entirely too many issues to list, parents can be a source of stability, safety, and guidance, or an absolute mess full of chaos and uncertainty. If your parents are amazing heroes or total zeroes, this week we discuss some tactics you can use in dealing with your own parental pitfalls. To check out...

We all, with zero exceptions, feel pressure. Whether that pressure is from friends who constantly need a shoulder to cry on, or from a new job where you desperately want to impress your boss, it's an absolute must that we find ways to mitigate that pressure and construct clear boundaries. It doesn't matter if it's regarding a roommate or your boss Carol, there are times when a simple "No" is not j...

When it comes to so many situations in life, it is human nature to let that little voice inside you fill your brain with self-doubt. It could be a trip halfway around the world for college, or the simple act of encountering growing pains from the evolution of a long-term relationship. In most cases, it takes boldness and confidence to not just face the challenge head-on, but to simply admit that i...

This week, we tackle lies, friends, COVID, and dating. (not necessarily in that order) From an awkward situation in a fading friendship to an abrupt end to a relationship, sometimes lies can hurt just as much as the truth. Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Taryne: @TaryneRenee To watch our podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube Don’t f...

When it comes to some people's relationships, occasionally things come easy. For the other 99.9% of us, however, things can get a tad complex. This week, we cover two stories that while very different, both lead to the same inevitable place: relationships are friggin' hard. It's hard to find them, it's hard to maintain them, and it's hard to get over them. Hopefully, this episode will make those e...