Natalie Nijmeh and Shay DeGuzman
very very delusional
Ruled by delusional optimism, Nat & Shay candidly discuss their highs and lows in real time. Despite finding themselves in the face of some not-so-fun realities (female rage, grief, loneliness… and more 🫠) they are determined to live extraordinarily happy lives. Listen in each week for feel-good girl chat, realistic inspiration, and relatable hot takes on the human experience. For advice DM @veryverydelusional on Instagram or email delusionalafpodcast@gmail.com
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Natalie Nijmeh and Shay DeGuzman
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Latest episode
Jun 29, 2026
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Episodes
welcoming autumn by letting go 15.09.2025 47:58
Happy (almost) autumn! Nat & Shay are welcoming in the season by letting go. They each list a few things that they want to shed going into the new season. IG: @veryverydelusional TikTok: @veryverydelusional YouTube: @veryverydelusional
it’s so confusing sometimes to be a GIRL?! the lost art of friendship & how to be a better friend 08.09.2025 1:21:30
Yeah, I don't know if you like me, sometimes I think you might hate me... This week Nat & Shay tackle the confusing topic of girl friendships. They talk about some of the major struggles a lot of girls have experienced in friendship and give tips on being a better friend. IG: @veryverydelusional TikTok: @veryverydelusional YouTube: @ve...
going through our phones for your entertainment (you’re welcome) 01.09.2025 52:27
Get to know the girlies! This week Nat & Shay are exposing themselves by going through their phones (reading notes as old as 2016 btw). They also talk about some of their most embarrassing apps, favorite playlists, and TikTok folders. IG: @veryverydelusional TikTok: @veryverydelusional YouTube: @veryverydelusional
help! my roommate is a sociopath 25.08.2025 1:01:31
What do you do if your roommate scares the sh*t out of you?? This week, Nat and Shay are reading shocking roommate horror stories. They even share bits of their own roommate lore from back in the day… what makes a good roommate good and a bad one BAD, anyways? They have some advice for people with wild roommates (happy back-to-school)! IG: @veryverydelusional TikTok: @v...
I have no idea who I am… coming home to yourself 18.08.2025 58:50
Help! I have NO IDEA who I am. This week Nat & Shay talk all about ✨self-discovery✨— one of the major themes that we find ourselves grappling with in our twenties (and then for the rest of our lives)! They discuss why having a strong sense of self is so important and share some of the best ways to get to know yourself better. IG: @veryverydelusional TikTok: @veryvery...
god forbid a girl is whimsical 11.08.2025 57:48
Whimsy girls rise up!!! This episode is for us. Nat & Shay talk all about living a whimsical life and share their favorite things that they do to make their lives more magical. IG: @veryverydelusional TikTok: @veryverydelusional YouTube: @veryverydelusional
the wedding weekend of my dreams! (full recap & lessons learned) 04.08.2025 54:24
The long awaited wedding recap is finally here (thank you for waiting)!! Shay got married after two solid years of non-stop wedding planning and it turned out to be the day of her dreams. Nat & Shay share all the details from personal touches and memorable moments to some of the silly mishaps from the rehearsal day, ceremony, and reception. For the Oregon girlies, Shay also shares details abou...
Love Island is ruining my summer 23.06.2025 58:39
Two new (opinionated af) bombshells enter the villa to share their controversial hot takes. This week, Nat & Shay are fully getting into the Love Island USA season 7 drama with opinions that might be against the norm (spoiler alert: hurricane Huda…) and they can’t seem to agree about who the villain of the season is (or isn’t). IG: @veryverydelusional TikTok: @veryverydelusiona...
very good big sister advice: bff breakups, boyfriend versus bestie, decoding adult friendships & more 16.06.2025 51:34
The girls are fighting!?!? This week Nat & Shay are deep diving into friendship TEA. They answer advice questions on different facets of female friendships… dealing with toxic boyfriends, jealousy and more. IG: @veryverydelusional TikTok: @veryverydelusional YouTube: @veryverydelusional
the summer I actually completed my bucket list 10.06.2025 1:04:14
This week Nat & Shay are sharing their summer bucket lists! They chat about all of the ways they plan to make the absolute most of this summer, from traveling to resetting. They also debrief on the return of Love Island USA. IG: @veryverydelusional TikTok: @veryverydelusional YouTube: @veryverydelusional
planning my dream wedding, pt 3: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 02.06.2025 1:04:06
If you’re newly engaged and don’t know where to even begin with wedding planning, this is the episode for you! Shay gives her expert advice on everything you need to know when it comes to planning your big day. From where to start, finding the perfect venue, things to know before dress shopping, how to save money, and SO much more!! This is a must listen for all brides-to-be. IG: @veryverydel...
planning my dream wedding, pt 2: am I the bridezilla and HOW are people affording weddings?! 26.05.2025 58:42
A groomsman REFUSES to get his tux fitted before your wedding, wyd??? This week Nat & Shay are giving advice and hot takes on all things wedding planning and AITA! They read bridezilla story times… and judge whether or not they are actually being bridezillas. They also share the truth about how people are affording weddings (in this economy)?! IG: @veryverydelusional TikTok: @veryvery...
planning my dream wedding, pt 1: bachelorette weekend recap! 19.05.2025 1:02:45
With Shay’s dream wedding around the corner and Natalie’s recent engagement, the girls are doing a three part wedding series covering all things bridal for future bride-to-be girlies. They’re starting off with a bachelorette weekend recap— Shay goes into detail about what she would keep the same or do differently. Shay has been wedding planning for two years now, so lock in for ALL her best weddin...
meeting my younger self for coffee + spilling detailed brazilian wax tea 28.04.2025 1:04:26
A decade of adulthood?! In celebration of Shay’s 28th birthday, Nat & Shay are sitting down with their 18 year old selves for a reassuring and reflective heart-to-heart. They talk about things they’ve learned, things they’re proud of, and much more! Shay also gives a recap of her first brazilian wax and, as usual, spares no details. IG: @veryverydelusional TikTok: @veryverydelusional Y...
bestie girl chat: getting a new face for spring!? derma debrief on our journey to glowing skin & more 21.04.2025 58:40
Nat & Shay are yapping away this week about their current beauty routines, travel horror stories, thrift finds and more! Shay spills all the tea on her chemical peel facial… possibly the secret to perfect skin? They talk all about it without skimping on details and share some of the best tips they've learned from their estheticians! IG: @veryverydelusional TikTok: @veryverydelusional YouTu...
change is scary (but so is staying the same) 14.04.2025 44:18
Nat & Shay are officially back (for real this time)!! After a few weeks of resharing their favorite episodes, the girls have returned to unveil a new cover! And what better way to honor this change than with an episode all about embracing new beginnings and coping with unexpected endings? In this new era of the podcast and their lives (moving, career shifts, marriage & more) they have an a...
growing up & glowing down (from the archives) 07.04.2025 44:41
Nat & Shay are resharing some of their favorite episodes from the early days of the pod! This episode was originally posted 1/22/24. Yes, you were hot in college… but you didn’t peak in college okay?! This week Nat and Shay talk about how shocking it can be to watch your body change as you get older and how difficult it can be to embrace it. They also discuss the idea of temporary vs. permanen...
maybe i did just miss the sun (from the archives) 24.03.2025 48:13
Nat & Shay are resharing some of their favorite episodes from the early days of the pod! This episode was originally posted 3/25/24. It’s officially spring! Let’s chat about how to make the most of it. Nat struggles with seasonal changes, but Shay explains the joy of experiencing the seasons in full. They share what you can do to live in alignment with spring while also divulging their persona...
oh, happiness is SO in (from the archives) 17.03.2025 47:05
Nat & Shay are resharing some of their favorite episodes from the early days of the pod – If you’re tired of being unhappy, this one’s for you. This week, Shay shares some realistic practices that have helped her maintain happiness after the recent loss of her father. Nat & Shay also explore some of the hard truths that people need to come to terms with in order to achieve happiness. IG:...
HELP, MY BF IS A SLOB! living with your boyfriend part 2 10.03.2025 59:19
This week Nat & Shay continue the conversation on living with your boyfriend with a Very Good Big Sister Advice episode. They answer questions about some of the many struggles that come along with living with a man and also give sisterly advice on how to know if and when you’re ready to move in together. IG: @delusionalafpodcast...
bestie girl chat: the b*tch is back 03.03.2025 58:27
Nat & Shay are divulging their current life updates, from wedding cakes to Aritzia dupes. Their current mood is peaceful and woo-woo… aka the b*tch is back. IG: @delusionalafpodcast TikTok: @delusionalafpodcast
oversharing on the internet again 24.02.2025 42:33
Nat & Shay are back doing what they do best: oversharing on the internet. They’re playing another round of Hella Awkward Cards where they answer (hella awkward) questions about their personal lives, relationships, dating, and sex. IG: @delusionalafpodcast TikTok: ...
LIVING WITH YOUR BOYFRIEND 101 (part 1) 17.02.2025 29:50
Listen up, because Nat & Shay are teaching you everything you need to know to survive the dreaded boyfriend air. Plus, they talk about how to know when you’re ready to move in together and subsequently transitioning from “mine” to “ours.” They share their first-hand experiences from living with their fiancés and everything they’ve learned along the way. IG: ...
very good big sister advice: flowers, chocolates, and… love letters from his ex? 10.02.2025 52:21
He loves you, he loves you…not? In honor of the season of love, Nat & Shay are giving their very best relationship advice, and they don’t forget about the single girls. Valentine’s Day isn’t always like the movies when budgets are involved, but Nat & Shay have big sister advice for just about everything. XOXO IG: @delusionalafpodcast...
playing kiss, marry, kill?! a galentine’s hang out 03.02.2025 55:36
The cutest month of the year is here! In honor of Valentine’s Day being next week, Nat & Shay are having a little girl’s night 💘 They play their own version of Kiss, Marry, Kill where they expose their true feelings about favorite travel destinations, beloved movie characters, fashion faves, and so much more!! IG: @delusionalafpodcast...
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