Take it Home

This week we're exploring  a new addition to our vocabulary: Pronoia- the psychological opposite of paranoia. What if we could counter our worries with the belief that the universe is actually conspiring to help us succeed? If you're feeling a little extra paranoid this spooky season, this episode might be the right one for you. Sip of the Week: Moozy Chocolate Milk  Follow the pod! Inst...

It's officially October! You know what that means...pumpkin spice is in the air. In honor of the delicious occasion, we are unpacking the misogynistic history behind the beloved pumpkin spice latte. We discuss how the concept has become less about enjoying a little seasonal beverage, and more about labeling the kind of person who does. It begs the question- why are the things that women enjoy...

In honor of back to school season, we're reminiscing on our school girl days!! Sip of the week: Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour  Follow the pod! Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/takeithomepod/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@takeithomepod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578799063992 Watch the Podcast on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TakeItHomePod Follow your Hosts!...

We're back! Welcome to the first episode of season 2! Get comfy while we tell you what we've been up to during our Take it Home hiatus. We're feeling rejuvenated and re-inspired as we discuss the importance of taking breaks from the things you care about in order to come back stronger and better than ever.  Sip of the Week: Apple Brandy Spiced Cocktail Follow the pod! Instagram:  ht...

Happy birthday, Take It Home! 🎂 This week we're celebrating one whole year of conversations, laughter, unexpected tangents, and building something that has become so much more meaningful than we ever imagined. We spend the episode reflecting on the moments that made us laugh the hardest, the conversations that stuck with us, and the incredible community that's grown around this little p...

Some episodes have a theme... and this is not one of them.  This week we're bouncing between high school acting class tongue twisters, our favorite ways to pull ourselves out of a funk, a weird game of "Who's Most Likely To," and an important discussion about seafood boils. Sip of the Week: Curious Elixirs Coconut Pineapple Painkiller Mocktail Use code HOME10 for $10 off of an...

In a world where we're constantly chasing the next  dopamine hit, what if boredom isn't something to avoid, but something to embrace? This week, we're unpacking the value of slowing down and honoring the ordinary. We talk about why not every day has to be exciting to be meaningful, how our brains have become conditioned to crave constant stimulation, and why giving yourself space to...

This week, we're diving deep into this season of Love Island and unpacking the behavior of some of the men that has everyone talking. From poor communication to blatant disrespect, we're asking the question: Why does this pattern feel so familiar? Don't worry if you haven't been watching Love Island. This isn't just a reality TV recap. We use the show's biggest moment...

After some time apart, we're using this episode as an excuse to catch up and talk about random stuff! Today, we're a bit all over the place, but we hope you still love us!  Sip of the week: Curious Elixirs Sumptuous Syrah   Use code HOME10 for $10 off an order of $50 or more on Curious Elixir's Website!  https://curiouselixirs.com Follow the pod! Instagram:  https://www.instagram.co...

Why are mom's shoes making me so sad? In this episode we talk about the bizarre experience of going through life as a highly sensitive person. We chat about why being highly sensitive gets a bad reputation, why we always end up feeling sorry for the villain, and all the little things that seem to hit us in a soft spot. If you've ever felt bad for an inanimate object or cried looking at y...

This week we're talking about perfectionism. The pressure to get everything just right and the toll that can take on our lives. One of us has been feeling especially stuck in this cycle lately, so we dive into how perfectionism shows up in our creative work, our appearance, our careers, and even our everyday decisions. We explore the ways perfectionism can push us toward growth and excellence...

Summer Fridays aren't just for the office. This week we're talking about how to make the most of your time outside of work, and why summer is the perfect season to start. When the days feel longer and the energy feels lighter, it's important to ask yourself the question: Are you working to live or living to work?  We explore intentional ways to reclaim the bookends of your work day...

In this episode, we're taking a trip back to the summers of the early 2000s and reminiscing about the sights, sounds, and simple joys that defined those long, carefree days. From riding bikes, to neighborhood adventures, pool days, and backyard memories, we share the moments that instantly transport us back in time. As we swapped stories, we noticed something interesting...nearly all of our f...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we are opening up about our personal journeys, how our understanding of mental health has evolved overtime, and the ways healing can change as we grow and learn more about ourselves. We also talk about the balance between using medication, mindset, and intentional self care as tools to support us in figuring it out one day at a time. Sip of the week: Rasp...

Everybody makes mistakes...everybody has those days. This week we're reflecting on our first decade of adulthood and unpacking the mistakes we made and learned from. While we have no regrets, this episode is a declaration of behaviors we will not be repeating in the next decade.  Sip of the Week: Chili Fig Lemonade Follow the pod! Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/takeithomepod/ TikTok: ...

This week we're joined by an old friend, Brandon Halvorsen. We share a conversation about the strange ache for change, even when life looks good on paper. We talk about feeling called to another coast, outgrowing old versions of home, and learning to trust the quiet pull toward something new.  Sip of the Week: Hibiscus Tea Follow Brandon! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandostar/ TikTo...

This week we're discussing the viral #SkinnyTok trend circulating through social media. When did the pendulum swing from body positivity back to body shaming, and why have we normalized correlating thinness with health? Buckle in as we break down the ways these unrealistic body expectations have affected us personally, and how we attempt to combat the narrative that skinny is the ideal for ev...

This week, we’re joined by the doer of all things-Sarah Park! Settle in for a cozy, inspiring conversation on reclaiming your time and designing a life that feels meaningful and energizing. How do you make your 9–5 the least interesting part of your life? Listen in to discover what lights Sarah up and gets her genuinely excited to start each day. Sip of the Week: Pineapple Watermelon Electro-lixir...

In honor of Earth Day, we're taking you back on a journey through our 2020 cross country road trip. With life on pause during the pandemic, we decided to travel coast to coast (and back) in a Jeep Wrangler with two of our friends from college.  Get in loser, we're reconnecting with nature! Sip of the week: Iced Blueberry Matcha Latte Follow the pod! Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/...

With our busy schedules and various side quests, us roommates needed time to catch up. This week we're doing just that! No topic, no guided conversation, just a genuine roomie check in. Sip of the Week: Orange Creamsicle-ade  Follow the pod! Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/takeithomepod/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@takeithomepod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

This week, we're doing a deep dive into Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way," a popular 12-week self-help book, first published in 1992, that guides readers through a spiritual path to recover and unlock their creativity through exercises and tools like "Morning Pages" (three pages of stream-of-consciousness writing) and "Artist Dates" (solo creative outi...

Spring is here! Which means it’s time to clear out the clutter, inside and out. In this episode, we’re diving into spring cleaning in every sense of the word. Not just organizing your space, but taking a deeper look at what you’ve been carrying mentally and emotionally after a long, heavy winter. Because sometimes, things have to get a little messier before they can truly get clean. We talk about...

This week, we’re catching up with our friend Jaylan Evans, who you may recognize as Skylar Summerhill on Netflix's My Life with the Walter Boys. It’s been a minute since we’ve seen him! He's been busy off filming, and this conversation feels like both a reunion and a deep dive into everything that’s changed. Jaylan takes us behind the scenes of working on a Netflix series: what life on s...

What does it actually mean to be a lucky girl? In this episode, we dive into the idea of Lucky Girl Syndrome. The belief that things always seem to work out for you. But is luck something that just happens… or is it something you create? We talk about our own experiences with feeling lucky (and very unlucky), the mindset shifts that can open doors, and the ways belief, action, and timing all play...

In this Women’s Month special, the conversation took us somewhere we didn’t expect. What started as a discussion about womanhood turned into one of our most vulnerable episodes yet. We share personal stories about the realities many women quietly carry, including moments where our safety was taken out of our hands. It’s a raw and honest conversation about the weight of being a woman in the world t...