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| 25 Things Helping Us Thrive in 2025 // How To Thrive in 2025 Series | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:55:31 | |
Ep 219: Allison and Ceara wrap up their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series by sharing mindsets, quotes, advice and tips that are helping them become their best selves. Some key discussion points include the importance of taking action, hiring help for personal tasks, overcoming perfectionism, Sunday resets, and prioritizing rest. The conversation also touches on travel experiences and the significance of quality over quantity in life and wellness. A core value of our show and personal ethos is to “romanticize our lives” so a lot of what we share in this episode goes back to that. TAKEAWAYS:
CHAPTERS: (00:00): Introduction to Thriving in 2025 (05:00): Personal Updates and Life Experiences (10:05): Travel Hacking and Flight Tips (14:52): Wellness Practices and Self-Care (20:02): Overcoming Perfectionism and Control (24:52): Quality Over Quantity in Life and Work (25:24): The Power of Reading and Learning (29:01): Quality Over Quantity in Social Media (30:37): Establishing a Sunday Reset Routine (32:45): Finding Creative Energy Through Music (34:40): Prioritizing Intuitive Movement (36:19): Daily Spiritual Practices for Grounding (40:40): Romanticizing the Ordinary (42:45): Embracing Natural Beauty and Self-Care (45:31): Mindset Shifts for Success (52:44): Building Supportive Relationships (54:56): Holistic Wellness and Intentional Living RELATED EPISODES: Ep # 124 - What’s Currently Inspiring Us: People, Places and Things Ep # 152 - Accountability and Discipline: The Duo for Success Ep # 178 - Our Current Favorite Wellness Practices Ep # 134 - Human Design: Unlock Your Life’s Purpose MENTIONS: Book Flights with Points - Seats.aero Jillian TikTok, “Just Take Action” Allison Hotel Rec in Tulum - Panamera and Sana (Moroccan) Allison Massage Ritual Rec in Tulum - Quinto Elemento SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! Try Hormone Harmony - Happy Mammoth's nature-inspired formula for women's hormone and gut health. Get 15% off your entire order with the code ALREADYFRIENDS SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How to Feel Unstuck in Your Career + Find Clarity // How to Thrive in 2025 Series | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:50:32 | |
Ep 218: Allison and Ceara continue their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series, discussing common feelings of being stuck in one's career, especially among young professionals. They explore the reasons behind these feelings, the emotional and mental toll of stagnation, and the importance of taking action to realign one's career path. We emphasize the need for self-reflection, identifying root causes of dissatisfaction, and the significance of networking and mentorship in finding clarity and direction. They also highlight the importance of taking risks and making small, actionable steps towards career fulfillment. CHAPTERS: (00:00): Navigating Career Clarity (01:42): Personal Updates and Life Reflections (10:06): Spring Energy and Personal Growth (20:14): Feeling Stuck in Your Career (25:10): Identifying the Root Causes of Career Stagnation (31:15): Taking Action to Overcome Stagnation (38:04): Finding Clarity and Direction in Your Career (44:45): Practical Steps for Career Transition TAKEAWAYS:
RELATED EPISODES: Ep # 105 - Career Advice, How To Change Careers and Burnout with Ashley Stahl Ep # 157 - Pursuing Your Career Goals While Maintaining Health and Happiness with Sam Noddle MENTIONS: Journal Prompts on Already Friends Website SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! Try Hormone Harmony - Happy Mammoth's nature-inspired formula for women's hormone and gut health. Get 15% off your entire order with the code ALREADYFRIENDS SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How to Thrive in 2025 Series: Your Vision Is The “Why” and Goals Are The “How” | 15 Jan 2025 | 01:00:29 | |
Ep 209: Allison and Ceara kick off their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series, discussing the distinction between goals and vision. We emphasize that while goals are the steps to take, your vision is the underlying motivation to fall back on when challenges arise. We share practical advice on creating a vision board, whether physically or digitally, to visualize and manifest aspirations. We talk about the role of journaling in clarifying goals and utilizing the eight dimensions of wellness as a framework for setting meaningful objectives. Then we dive deeper into the energetics behind achieving your dream life, including the importance of removing limiting beliefs, creating a positive home environment through quotes and affirmations, the significance of choosing a 'Word of the Year' to guide personal growth, and the practice of savoring life's moments. We wrap up with tips for daily micro-visualizations and the necessity of accountability for personal development. TAKEAWAYS:
RELATED EPISODES: Ep #103: Self-Care Series: The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Ep #98: How To Embrace Hygge and Make Your Home The Ultimate Cozy Vibe Ep #51: Goal Setting Process for 2022 + Sharing Our Goals MENTIONS: Ceara’s Restaurant Rec in St. Louis - Balkan Treat Box Ceara’s Cafe Rec in St. Louis - Telva at the Ridge Allison Beach Club Rec in Tulum - Panamera Allison Italian Restaurant Rec in Tulum - Canova Allison’s Beach Town Rec in Mexico - Puerto Escondido Maui Rec - Coconut Information Allison’s Spa Rec in Tulum - Quinto Elemento Allison’s Mantra Playlist on Spotify Book Recommend - Eat Move Sleep by Tom Rath SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! Try Hormone Harmony - Happy Mammoth's nature-inspired formula for women's hormone and gut health. Get 15% off your entire order with the code ALREADYFRIENDS SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Plants and Self-Care: How Caring for Plants Can Reduce Stress, Increase Joy and Improve Our Health | 28 Apr 2023 | 01:11:33 | |
Plant care is self-care. That’s Maria Failla of the Growing Joy with Plants Podcast’s motto. Maria Failla has built an entire career and podcast community around the practice and belief that plants are good for us physically, mentally, and spiritually. Maria is a New York-based “plant killer turned happy plant lady” on a mission to make the world a kinder and greener place by helping everyone successfully care for houseplants. A former Broadway performer, Maria now uses her voice to help her community of thousands of “plant friends” care for plants successfully, grow their indoor jungles, and cultivate more joy in their lives through the Growing Joy with Plants Podcast and her debut book “Growing Joy: The Plant Lover’s Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants). Plants, and the lessons that have come from caring for them, have been the single most impactful wellness tool in Maria’s life, and she hopes Growing Joy helps empower others to experience the incredible shifts that come from reconnecting with nature. SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: biBERK Small Business Insurance - Get a Quote online here or call 1-866-757-4487 to talk to an insurance expert. Using that link to purchase your insurance supports our show so thank you in advance! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month Pranamat: Pranamat is an acupressure mat that helps relieve various types of pain. Use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a 10% discount on all sets! MENTIONS: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover’s Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) Growing Joy with Plants - The Podcast Maria’s Socials: Instagram, TikTok Gift Idea: Growing Joy Book + Philodendron Plant SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5.55 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Creating An Eco-Friendly Brand with Jennifer Vinje, the Founder of Anueva Jewelry | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:50:58 | |
In the spirit of Earth Day weekend, we wanted to celebrate by sharing ways to incorporate sustainable practices into our daily lives and by interviewing someone who has been creating waves in the world of eco-friendly entrepreneurship. Lucky for us, the founder of Anueva Jewelry, was able to come on our show and share her journey! Anueva Jewelry is all about sustainability, ethics, and timeless beauty rolled into one. They create fine jewelry that is nature and antique-inspired, using ethical gems and recycled gold. As they say on their website, ‘anueva is made for mermaids and mountaineers.’ Her pieces are not only incredibly beautiful, but they also tell a story of conscious consumerism and responsible sourcing. A purchase that you can feel good about is always a win! During our conversation, Jennifer Vinje shares how Anueva went from a small etsy shop to a large online business - and all the advice that came during that growth period. We talk about pivoting in your business and career, building a reliable team, scaling at a sustainable rate, making relations within your industry, setting boundaries early on and the importance of building your business around your life (not your life around your work). If you’re passionate about travel, nature, mindful consumption and entrepreneurship - then this episode will be right up your alley. We are honored to have had the opportunity to sit down with Jennifer today and hear her words of wisdom. If you’re in the market for an engagement ring or special-occasion jewelry piece, definitely keep Anueva in mind. MENTIONS: Anueva Jewelry - Website Anueva Jewelry - Instagram Allison Zero Waste Shopping - TikTok SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: biBERK Small Business Insurance - Get a Quote online here or call 1-866-757-4487 to talk to an insurance expert. Using that link to purchase your insurance supports our show so thank you in advance! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month Pranamat: Pranamat is an acupressure mat that helps relieve various types of pain. Use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a 10% discount on all sets! SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5.55 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How the ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series’ Changed Our Lives | 14 Apr 2023 | 01:04:09 | |
This is the TLDL (too long didn’t listen) summary of what we learned from our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series’ that kicked off in January. We interviewed experts in the fields of emotional, occupational, spiritual, social, physical/nutritional, environmental, financial and intellectual wellness. These were truly life-changing conversations that we are so grateful to have experienced. The information in these episodes can be incredibly impactful to one’s personal growth journey. It was an honor for us to share it with you! In this episode, we recap the general gist of what each episode entailed, what resonated with us the most, ‘AHA’ moments and key takeaways that we want to continue incorporating in our lives. We hope you enjoyed this series to start off 2023 and that some of the concepts, ideas and talks will stick with you into the future. This certainly isn’t the end of our wellness conversations, so if you did enjoy it, stick around! We already have our wheels turning on additional topics, projects and more. Subscribe to our email newsletter on our website to stay in the loop. Special thank you to our guests - Tiana Gidley, Ashley Stahl, Dheandra Nicolette, Dr. Chelsea Shields, Iliriana Balaj, Sydney Adams, Terri Cummings, Erin Confortini and Dr. Saundra Shillingstad. Be sure to follow their channels if you enjoyed their content! MENTIONS: Loneliness And Finding A Third Place Episode #77 SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: biBERK Small Business Insurance - Get a Quote online here or call 1-866-757-4487 to talk to an insurance expert. Using that link to purchase your insurance supports our show so thank you in advance! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month Pranamat: Pranamat is an acupressure mat that helps relieve various types of pain. Use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a 10% discount on all sets! SOCIAL LINKS Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5.55 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Intellectual Wellness, Mindset and Self-Awareness with Dr. Saundra Shillingstad | 07 Apr 2023 | 01:28:22 | |
Continuing with our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are joined today by Allison's mom who is a professor in the College of Education. We dive into our 8th and final dimension - Intellectual Wellness. Dr. Saundra Shillingstad believes that good intellectual wellness means the cognitive capacity to show up in the world as your authentic self. Saundra grew up in a household that encouraged creativity, curiosity and self-exploration. This support fostered a healthy home environment that allowed her to feel safe to be herself and do what she loved. On her lifelong pursuit of diverse real-world experiences and knowledge acquisition, Saundra has discovered many tools over the years that help keep her in a stable mindset. She shares her journey from living in a state of chaos to creating a life of peace, love and contribution. We talk about being present and pursuing your own path. Through our conversation, we realize how vital maintaining intellectual wellness is to the building the vibrant, healthy, balanced life of your dreams. SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: biBERK Small Business Insurance - Get a Quote online here or call 1-866-757-4487 to talk to an insurance expert. Using that link to purchase your insurance supports our show so thank you in advance! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month Pranamat: Pranamat is an acupressure mat that helps relieve various types of pain. Use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a 10% discount on all sets! SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5.55 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Advice Segment: Sober-Curiosity, Balancing Social-Lives, Career Shifts and More (WWYBD?!) | 31 Mar 2023 | 00:54:47 | |
WWYBD is our ‘What Would Your Bestie Do?’ segment where we anonymously answer questions our community submitted via our website. If you have a question, you can ask it in our question box anytime and we’ll save it for the next WWYBD episode. In today’s episode, we also catch you guys up on what’s been going on in our lives lately! We’ve missed you and wanted to take the time to candidly talk. We answer your questions about navigating an alcohol-free lifestyle with friends who still drink often, how to maintain a social life once you’ve entered adulthood and have a lot of responsibilities, ways to avoid gossiping, creating a healthy relationship with food and what to do when you want to change careers but have already invested a lot into your current industry. Checkout our Spring Clean Episode from last spring. SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: biBERK Small Business Insurance - Get a Quote online here or call 1-866-757-4487 to talk to an insurance expert. Using that link to purchase your insurance supports our show so thank you in advance! Pranamat: Pranamat is an acupressure mat that helps relieve various types of pain. Use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a 10% discount on all sets! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month MENTIONS: Spring Cleaning List Ceara’s Using TikTok About Gossip SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5.55 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - Join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How To Improve Your Financial Wellness with Erin Confortini | 24 Mar 2023 | 01:07:28 | |
Financial wellness is the ability to meet basic needs and manage money in both the short and long term. We know money can be a stressful topic so we wanted to make this conversation approachable and relatable. We wanted to bring on a guest that lives a similar lifestyle to most of us - loves to shop, travel, buy $8 lattes, live in a cute place and hang out with friends but has also found a way to prioritize saving, investing and planning for their future. We connected with Erin via social media. She works full-time as an auditor but is also a content creator on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube where she transparently shares her weekly spending, finance tips, budgeting tips and resources with her 200k+ community. In this episode, Erin shares her story how she has been able to learn financial literacy, create a budget for herself, live within her means and contribute to her long term goals. We dive into the topics of good and bad debt, saving strategies, bank accounts, credit cards, emergency funds and ways to improve one’s financial situation. Erin says to her, “financial wellness means setting up my life so that money is no longer a stresser nor the main driver in decision making day-to-day.” SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month biBERK Small Business Insurance - Get a Quote online here or call 1-866-757-4487 to talk to an insurance expert. Using that link to purchase your insurance supports our show so thank you in advance! Book Recs: I Will Teach You To Be Rich The Simple Path To Wealth Rich Dad Poor Dad Set For Life Podcast Recs: Bigger Pockets ChooseFI Erin Confortini - LinkedIn Erin Confortini - TikTok Erin Confortini - Instagram Erin’s Budget Spreadsheet SOCIAL LINKS Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5.55 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Sydney Adams’ Tips for Physical Wellness: Movement, Meals and Morning Routines | 17 Mar 2023 | 01:11:13 | |
Continuing with our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are joined today by Sydney Adams! She is a fitness and lifestyle influencer with over a million followers across her social media channels where she shares content about her daily routines, workout tips, healthy habits and nutrition. Sydney is a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant. She was the first person we thought of to have on the show for the physical dimension of our wellness series. Sydney has a positive mindset that is incredibly contagious and is super passionate about helping others find confidence and be the best version of themselves. Her content has inspired people around the world and we’re so grateful she came on to share her journey and advice. MENTIONS: Sydney Adams - TikTok Sydney Adams - YouTube Sydney Adams - Instagram Sydney Adams - Website Allison’s Walking Pad SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: biBERK Small Business Insurance - Get a Quote online here or call 1-866-757-4487 to talk to an insurance expert. Using that link to purchase your insurance supports our show, so thank you in advance! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month SOCIAL LINKS Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How to Make Your Home Feel Good and Holistic Interior Design with Terri Cumming | 10 Mar 2023 | 01:13:33 | |
Diving into the realm of environmental wellness for our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are joined today by Terri Cumming of Healthy Home by Design. Terri helps people create homes that they love, that feel good and that are healthy. It's that simple. Terri Cumming loves sharing her knowledge of Design, Holistic Living & Energy to help us all create a home environment we love, feel safe and inspired in. In this episode we talked about:
By definition, environmental wellness is having good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being. It promotes interaction with nature and also creates an enjoyable personal environment (both in and out of your workspace). MENTIONS: Terri’s Free Checklist For A Healthy Home Terri Cumming - Instagram Terri Cumming - TikTok Book - Heal Your Home Tim Walter - House Healing SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month SOCIAL LINKS Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Low-Tox Living, Eating Real Foods and Nutritional Wellness with Live Healthillie | 03 Mar 2023 | 01:18:02 | |
Diving into the realm of nutrition for our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are honored to be joined by Iliriana Zeneli who is the CEO and founder of Live Healthillie. Illie is a holistic health coach, certified personal trainer, and wellness influencer with over 275,000+ followers on Instagram and TikTok. In this episode, Illie shares her journey from someone who used to unknowingly promote harmful brands to realizing her body needed a lifestyle change and to now building a business dedicated to advocating for the cleanest ingredients on the market. She believes her purpose in life is to help others live a low tox life and to be able to truly experience complete wellness. We touch on all these concepts today and more. You can shop hundreds of products that she has vouched for on her website livehealthillie.com. Links: Illie of Healthillie - Instagram, TikTok, Website Dr. Shannon Curtis, Holistic Acne Doctor - Instagram Ashley Taylor Wellness - Instagram Natural Nurse Mama - Instagram Heal with FiFi - Instagram, TikTok Real Foodology - Instagram SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month SOCIAL LINKS Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Outgrowing Friendships, Self-Care, How to Stick to Your Goals and More (WWYBD?!) | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:42:21 | |
We are halfway through our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness’ series so we are taking this week to reflect on how much we’ve learned over the past six weeks. WWYBD is our ‘What Would Your Bestie Do?’ segment where we anonymously answer questions our community submitted via our website. In today’s episode, we talk about our favorite ways to take care of ourselves, how we stick to healthy habits when life gets busy, how to navigate friendships when you no longer live the same lifestyle, our thoughts on non-hallucinogenic mushroom extracts, how to balance alone time when you live with a roommate or partner and how to hold yourself accountable. If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you might have seen that our first group trip is on the calendar for October 15-21, 2023! Our sign-up link is live as of today. Space is limited. If you’re wanting to come on the trip, we definitely recommend booking sooner than later! We can’t wait to meet everyone. MENTIONS: Costa Rica Booking Link Costa Rica Trip Information Allison’s Bamboo Bedding Ettitude (Code allisonwetig) Allison’s Mushrooms 3 Levels of Consciousness TikTok ADHD Dopamine Relationship Article WWYBD Questions Submit Here SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How to Overcome Failure and Learn From Your Mistakes | 10 Jan 2025 | 01:08:11 | |
Ep 208: Happy New Year, friends! In this episode, we share about our holiday travels, time with family and year end reflections - both personally and professionally. Before jumping into new goal setting energy for 2025, we wanted to share the importance of reflection, analyzing data, shortcomings, failures and mistakes in order to set better, more aligned and more realistic goals in the year ahead. We emphasize how crucial it is to be accountable and honest with ourselves, loved ones and community. Plus, we wrap up with some fun updates and changes that are coming to the podcast! TAKEAWAYS:
MENTIONS: Post with Life-Changing Websites: View on Lemon8 Free Custom White Noise Generator: asoftmurmur.com Free Recipe Generator: supercook.com SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! Try Hormone Harmony - Happy Mammoth's nature-inspired formula for women's hormone and gut health. Get 15% off your entire order with the code ALREADYFRIENDS SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How To Start A Podcast: Everything We’ve Learned After 100+ Episodes | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:52:21 | |
In celebration of our two-year anniversary, we are launching our “podcast bible” which is our 35-page PDF guide of everything we’ve learned from equipment to software to growing your audience to monetization to building a community. It’s everything we wish we would have known before we started. It’s available for $25 on our website alreadyfriendspodcast.com/shop In this episode, we transparently share some of the hardest parts about having a podcast, as well as some of the most rewarding parts! All around, we would definitely say it’s worth it to start one but definitely take some time to listen to the episode all the way through if this is something you’ve been thinking about doing. We want to help shorten your learning curve and spare you the many headaches we went through. As always, a huge thank you to our listeners for being a part of our growing community. We are so honored you choose our show week after week. Cheers to two years of the already friends podcast! Here’s to many more. SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month MENTIONS: Purchase our Podcast Bible PDF Guide - alreadyfriendspodcast.com/shop SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How to Develop Deep, Authentic Friendships, Red Flags in Community and The Five Friends You Need with Dr. Chelsea Shields (Part 2) | 10 Feb 2023 | 01:02:49 | |
This is Part 2 of our conversation with award-winning anthropologist and TEDx Speaker Dr. Chelsea Shields. After working with clients all over the world to help them better understand how humans have evolved and what they’re socially influenced by, she has developed a theory about the five friends you need in life to contribute to your social safety net. Ideas we discuss in this episode:
SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month SOCIAL LINKS: Watch Dr. Shields Ted Talk here. Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Social Wellness, Belonging and Building A Social Safety Net with Dr. Chelsea Shields (Part 1) | 03 Feb 2023 | 01:10:02 | |
In continuation of our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are honored to bring on Dr. Chelsea Shields who is an award-winning anthropologist, founder of Brandthropologie, a research and strategy consulting business, and multi-time TED fellow, speaker, and speaking coach. Dr. Shields thinks about social wellness in terms of a safety net. An intricate weaving of people in our community who we depend on. As people start making more money and as technology becomes more prevalent, people start hiring out social roles that they used to have to accommodate for. It’s crucial to our well-being to foster relationships on a very real intimate level. She suggests having 5-6 close quality friends that you can lean on in times of need, as well about 15-25 close acquaintances. She explains that if you don’t have this quality safety net then events like divorce, death and bad accidents can cause more suffering than they would have otherwise. “Invest in the people that give you reciprocity.” “I think our generation is missing multigenerational relationships.” “People understand emotions before they understand logic.” “Social pain is pain. It’s the same neural pathways as physical pain.” “Routines are what keeps things the same. Rituals are what makes things different.” MENTIONS: Plant-Based McDonalds - Mr. Charlie’s A Fave LA/NYC Restaurant - The Butcher’s Daughter Funny TikToker - @TK.California BOOK RECS: Sociobiology: The New Synthesis by E.O. Wilson Behave by Robert Sapolsky Rat Park TedTalk - Johann Hari: Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Spirituality, Manifestation, and Intuition with Dheandra of Manifest Daily | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:55:48 | |
In continuation of our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are diving into spiritual wellness with Dheandra Nicolette. She is the host of Manifest Daily - a spiritual and lifestyle podcast that provides positive energy and support that listener’s need to return to their highest self and live your best life. Dheandra also shares life lessons, personal experiences, self-care, self-love, navigating relationships, finances, faith, and so much more. We were prepped and ready with bunch of questions to ask, such as:
Be sure to check out the previous episodes in our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series’ to hear about emotional and occupational wellness. Coming soon - social, physical, nutrition, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness. MENTIONS: Palm Springs Hotel - Korakia SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month SOCIAL LINKS Listen to the Manifest Daily Podcast hosted by our guest Dheandra! Dheandra Nicolette (AKA Manifest Daily): Instagram Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Career Advice: How To Change Careers, Networking, and Burnout with Ashley Stahl | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:57:56 | |
In continuation of our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are delighted to bring on Ashley Stahl. She is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, spokesperson, and author of the bestselling book, You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career. Through her two viral TEDx speeches, her online courses, her email list, and her show, the You Turn Podcast, she’s been able to support clients in 31 countries in discovering their best career path, upgrading their confidence, and landing more job offers. In this episode, we dive into why people feel stuck in their professional careers, thoughts on entrepreneurship, building a community of people who can help propel you forward, what ‘finding your purpose’ even means and how to overcome burnout. As an introvert, Ashley shares networking and career tips for how to navigate an extrovert-dominated world. She talks about ways to brand yourself outside of social media. Of course, we wrap up with our signature question, “what makes a good friend?” SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month Proper Sleep - ALREADY20 for 20% off MENTIONS: Book Recs: Loving What Is by Byron Katie The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Conscious Loving by Hendricks Guest Ashley Stahl Resources: Ashley’s Book: You Turn Ashley’s Podcast: You Turn You Turn Podcast Recs: #283 Investing with Timothy Sykes #221 Career Planning #214 Intrapreneurial with Hala Taha #194 Why You Get Stuck with Sarah Baldwin #188 Work Life Balance with Kelsey Murphy #171 Work Relationships with Mark Shapiro #162 Finding Your Calling #154 Money Magnet with David Neagle #137 Ask for What You Want with Annie Lalla #116 Recognize Burnout with Margaret Price #96 Self-Sabotage with Judy Ho #76 How To Change Your Life with Tatyana Rae SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Emotional Wellness, Balance, and Harmony with Tiana Gidley | 13 Jan 2023 | 01:05:41 | |
We are thrilled to bring on a friend of ours, Tiana Gidley, who is the owner of a design agency and proud creator of a self-reflection journal to help guide you to find answers within. This is episode #1 of 8 in our Eight Dimensions of Wellness Series, where we break down the 8 different areas of our life that make us a whole, balanced person. When we decided to do this series, Tiana immediately came to mind as someone who we’d love to hear from in the areas of emotional and mental wellness. Tiana is the founder of Tiana Gidley Creative, a full-service design studio in Nashville, TN. She is also the founder and creator of WITHIN, a self-reflection journal that helps you find your inner light and helps you tap into your intuition. She shares her journey as a business owner and how she’s discovered healthy coping mechanisms and routines that allow her to be her best self. We do a deep dive into the importance of journaling, meditation, finding friends who allow you to be your authentic self, taking time in solitude to explore your inner dialogue, therapy and doing things simply because you enjoy them. SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first month Proper Sleep - ALREADY20 for 20% off Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend Dog Food - Shop w/ Our Discount Here OMGYES - Shop w/ Our Discount Here We Deserve Monuments Book - Buy Your Copy Here MENTIONS: Tiana Gidley - Instagram TGC - Design Studio Website WITHIN Self-Reflection Journal - Our Link Code “leadfromintuition” for 20% off in January Book Rec - All About Love by Belle Hooks Meditation Rec - Joe Dispenza Podcast Rec - Almost 30 Feminine Episode # 533: Exploring the Feminine Experience and Its Relationship to Capitalism, Feminism and Burnout SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Self-Care Series: The 8 Dimensions of Wellness | 06 Jan 2023 | 01:02:22 | |
This is the introductory episode to a series that will cover the 8 dimensions of wellness over the next few months. The 8 dimensions (according to Dr. Peggy Swarbrick) are emotional & mental, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, social, physical, and spiritual. In this series, each episode will dive deep into one of the dimensions. Our goal is that by providing conversations from various friends and experts - we can all continue further on our paths of personal wellness. We think 2023 should be about listening to yourself and what works for YOU - a holistic approach to health - to discover a lifestyle that is balanced, sustainable and realistic based off your wants and needs. There can be a lot of societal pressure to get an immediate start on your goals in January but we wanted to reassure you that if you’re still in hibernation season that is absolutely okay too. Take what information resonates and leave the rest. MENTIONS: Free Online Mental Health Screening SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self. Proper Sleep - ALREADY20 for 20% off Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend Dog Food - Shop w/ Our Discount Here OMGYES - Shop w/ Our Discount Here We Deserve Monuments Book - Buy Your Copy Here SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Hobbies: Why They’re Important, Our Favorite Hobbies, and Ideas to Try | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:50:34 | |
Ep 102: In today’s day and age, it has become more and more common to spend our free time digitally: scrolling social media, binging shows on our computers, playing video games, etc. Traditional hobbies seem to be disappearing, and it seems like the art of having a hobby is becoming lost. In today’s episode, Allison and Ceara talk candidly about the importance of doing tasks and activities purely for fun. They talk about why they think hobbies are disappearing, hobbies they’ve participated in, their current hobbies, and what they hope to participate in in the coming months. Before that, they catch up on the holidays, chat about some life updates, share some stories about mice, and more. MENTIONS: Jessie Young - Instagram GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Proper Sleep - ALREADY20 for 20% off Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend Dog Food - Shop w/ Our Discount Here OMGYES - Shop w/ Our Discount Here We Deserve Monuments Book - Buy Your Copy Here SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How To Reflect On Your Year | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:51:58 | |
It seems like society puts a lot of emphasis and excitement on New Year’s resolutions, but we rarely talk about following up with the previous year’s accomplishments. All the conversations we’re seeing online and IRL about 2023 and making resolutions got us thinking about how important it is to reflect on your previous year before jumping in to set more goals. We talk about our reflection process which includes getting into a grateful state of mind, setting the atmosphere, creating a snapshot of your year, analyzing goals, reflecting on the eight pillars of wellness, and noting your biggest accomplishments. We share tips and ideas that might inspire you to set more aligned and well-balanced goals for 2023! You can see all of the journaling and reflection prompts discussed in today’s episode on our Instagram page @alreadyfriendspodcast. MENTIONS: NYC Restaurants/Recommendations: New York ranked second dirtiest city in the world, according to poll Martin Riese - Water Sommelier @Morgsvtheworld - Reflect End of Year/Plan 2023 Party GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Proper Sleep - getproper.com / ALREADY20 for 20% off Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend Dog Food - drmartypets.com/alreadyfriends OMGYES - OMGYes.com/ALREADYFRIENDS We Deserve Monuments Book - bit.ly/wedeservemonuments SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 100 Ways To Improve Your Life | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:50:49 | |
Wow… 100 episodes! We are so thrilled to have met this milestone. We couldn’t have done it without our amazing community of listeners and our support system of close loved ones. This might be our most wholesome content to date. With it being the 100th episode, we wanted to do something special! With January around the corner, we thought we would give you some ideas and inspiration to take into the new year with a fresh perspective! We’re sharing some ideas and lessons ourselves but we also asked our parents, siblings, and partners for their tips as well. No matter who you are, what you do for a living, or where you live - we’re sure some of these will resonate. It’s the genuine best friend, motherly, fatherly, and sisterly advice you needed all wrapped into one great episode. Thank you all so much for being here, it’s an honor to get to share our lives with you and we hope our show has helped make a few of your days a little brighter. MENTIONS: Ceara’s Probiotic - https://amzn.to/3W4xsGn Making Your Bed Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBAqF00gBGk Book: You Are A Badass - https://amzn.to/3FVBYRR Allison’s Bedtime CBD - Common’s Allison’s Tinctures - Bhava Wellness Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook - https://amzn.to/3htyixo Joe Rogan’s #1691 Yeonmi Park Episode GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Proper Sleep - getproper.com / ALREADY20 for 20% off Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend Dog Food - drmartypets.com/alreadyfriends OMGYES - OMGYes.com/ALREADYFRIENDS We Deserve Monuments Book - bit.ly/wedeservemonuments SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Getting Out Of A Reading Slump (FBF) // Original Air Date: 9/15/23 | 03 Jan 2025 | 00:24:59 | |
Ep 207: This week is the final episode of our mini “flashback Friday” (FBF) series! As we take a little break for the holidays, we wanted to keep you company with some of our absolute favorite episodes from the archive. These are the episodes that made us laugh, reflect, and connect the most—and we can’t wait to bring them back for another listen. Each Friday, we’ll be flashing back to a standout episode that deserves a second (or third!) play. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just discovering the pod, this is the perfect opportunity to relive some of the best moments from Already Friends. We’ll be back next week with fresh content, but until then, cozy up, hit play, and enjoy this walk down memory lane with us. Happy holidays, and thank you for being part of our community! Original Description: In this episode, we dive into everything reading, and more specifically, tips for how to get out of a reading slump. As two gals who used to be avid readers, life happened, and we fell off the bandwagon. More recently, we’ve both fallen back in love with reading and in this episode, we chat about everything from our favorite book genres to the cozy spots that make reading pure bliss. We cover:
LINKS: Library Apps: Libby App, Hoopla The Coconut Cult Probiotic Yogurt Ceara Non-Fiction Recs - Anything by Malcolm Gladwell, Eckhart Tolle Ceara Thriller Fiction Recs: Verity, It Girl, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Paris Apartment, It Ends With Us Allison’s Current Read - Cultured Food In A Jar Quick Reads to Get Out of A Reading Slump TikTok Eartheater by Dolores Reyes - The Fast-Paced Thriller Book that got Ceara out of her reading slump SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! Gaia Provides is responsibly creating products of the earth that provide a quality, holistic compliment to your pet's health and wellness regiment. Use code 'ALREADYFRIENDS' for 20% off SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Exploring A Sober Curious Lifestyle with Jordan Grainger | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:57:27 | |
As we begin to reflect on 2022 and head into the new year, many of us are re-evaluating our current habits and thinking of ways to change up our routines. For some, that may start with cutting back on alcohol, such as participating in Dry January. One in seven Americans participate in Dry January, and the one-month sobriety challenge has quickly become a popular way for many of us to kick off the new year on a healthier note. Knowing that sobriety is something that more and more of us are curious about (especially this time of the year), we wanted to bring on Allison’s friend and sober curious gal, Jordan Grainger. Jordan Grainger is a podcaster and content creator who shares about her journey living a sober-curious life. She has a community of over 50,000+ followers where she talks about the science behind drinking, mental health, tips for managing drinking during holidays/social events, and more. We talk about all things drinking and sobriety, being an ex-party girl, mental health, being social while sober, and more. MENTIONS: Sober-Curious (Book) by Ruby Warrington GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How To Embrace Hygge and Make Your Home The Ultimate Cozy Vibe | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:44:51 | |
As the temperature drops and we all spend more time indoors, we thought it would be timely to do an episode about how we make our homes cozier so we are embracing the winter season, instead of wishing the cold days away. I’m sure you’ve all seen or heard of the Danish word ‘hygge’ which is all about surrounding yourself with the things that make life good, like friendship, laughter, and security, as well as more concrete things like warmth, light, seasonal food, and drinks. We both share what we’ve been up to lately and how we’re tapping into our senses to channel hygge into our lives. Think: cooking to jazz music, adding more pillows and blankets to furniture, lighting (non-toxic) candles, and elevating small nooks. MENTIONS: Allison’s Favorite Socks - Le Bon Shoppe Non-Toxic Candles - Boys Smell, Mala, Bath & Body Works Article on Toxic Ingredients Wellness Airport Lounge - Treat Care Friends Who Hygge Together Spotify Playlist GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Holiday Edition: In-Laws, Split Celebrations, and Gifting on Tight Budgets (WWYBD?!) | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:41:59 | |
Surprise! We’re dropping this episode early, just in time for the first holiday of the holiday season. So if you’re needing advice before you head out for your Thanksgiving plans, this episode’s for you! It’s officially that time of year - a loving, wholesome season, but it can also bring in some anxiety around scheduling conflicts, over-consuming, family relations, travel, and finances. In our WWYBD episodes, we answer questions that our listeners submitted on Instagram. If you’ve ever wanted to ask us what we’d do, be sure to submit your question as this is a recurring segment that airs the last Friday of each month. We try to answer as openly and honestly as possible to give you perspective and guidance from our own experiences. In This Episode Listeners Asked:
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GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Cycle Syncing 101: Periods, Fitness, and Biohacking Your Cycle with Allie Rickard | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:59:40 | |
In this episode, we have on fitness coach Allie Rickard to talk all things women's health. Allie is a certified instructor in several types of fitness, and has built a career around helping women look and feel their best. One way that women can feel their best is through cycle syncing, something Allie has been practicing for several years now. The term cycle syncing was first introduced by Alisa Vitti, an integrative nutritionist and women’s hormone expert, in her debut book Woman Code published in 2014. The method describes adjusting aspects of your life, such as how you eat and exercise, based on the phases of your menstrual cycle to help correct hormonal imbalances and decrease hormonal symptoms. Allie talks candidly about what she’s learned about cycle syncing, and how she uses it to optimize her mood, energy levels, workout performance, and relationships. We also talk periods, career goals, finding what movement is best for you, whether or not you should become a certified coach, and more. MENTIONS: In The Flo: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life Cycle Tracking Apps - Flo & 28 Wellness Flex Discs - Period Disc Product Allie's Podcast, The UNFLTRD Podcast GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Allie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allieerickard/ Allie’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allieerickard Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Vogue 73 Questions (Part 2) | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:39:11 | |
Today’s episode is the second half of last week’s Q&A with your girls inspired by Vogue magazine’s 73-question online video series. We have our original “get to know us” (episode #1), but so much has changed in both of our lives since the beginning of the podcast. We thought answering Vogue’s famous 73 questions would be a fun way to reintroduce ourselves and share more about ourselves since we have many new listeners in our community! In our catch-up segment, we quickly share some updates and highlights in our lives. MENTIONS: Allison Toothpaste - David’s Ceara’s Favorite Makeup Artist: Lex Smith
GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Vogue 73 Questions (Part 1) | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:51:19 | |
This week’s episode is a Q&A with your girls where we'll be answering Vogue's 73-questions. We have our original “get to know us” (episode #1), but so much has changed in both of our lives since the beginning of the podcast. We thought answering Vogue’s famous 73 questions would be a fun way to reintroduce ourselves and share more about ourselves since we have many new listeners in our community! In our catch-up segment, we share about our Halloween weekends and some hilariously spooky stories about raccoons. With the cooler weather and holidays coming up, we encourage you to play this game with your friends and loved ones at a cozy gathering. These questions are great conversation starters and are sure to bring up memories and garner some laughs. GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Save or Splurge Edition (WWYBD?!) | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:41:53 | |
We’re back with our WWYBD (What Would Your Bestie Do?!) monthly segment but this week we are switching it up from our usual style. Typically, we read and answer questions that our listeners submitted on Instagram but today we’re asking each other - would you save on this or splurge?! We talk through big purchases such as cars, couches, weddings, luggage and the latest technology gadgets. We give advice on how to ask yourself if something is worth the splurge, if you could find a cheaper alternative or if you should save your money for something you value more. If you love this new edition: let us know what items, experiences or big expenses you want us to talk about next. Our WWYBD episodes air the last Friday of each month. If you have any questions for us, send them to us on Instagram anytime and we’ll compile them for our next recording! MENTIONS: GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Our Fall Favorites: Activities, Fashion, and Food We’re Loving this Fall | 21 Oct 2022 | 00:47:08 | |
Today, we’re sharing some of our favorite fall activities, foods, fashion and products that help us lean into the cozy season. Think: going to your local bookstore, discovering new trails and nature centers near you, soups, hot tea, bonfires, mini uggs, produce stands, caramel apples and of course - all things pumpkin. As the temperature drops, we know it can be a change of pace, so we’re here to talk our listeners through ways we embrace the cooler days instead of wishing them away! To kick off the episode, Ceara shares about her recent work trip to Bryce Canyon, Zion, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon. Lots of hiking and fun outdoor time. Allison shares about her birthday staycation here in Omaha. We did our first round of fall favorites last October if you want to check that out as well! MENTIONS: Fall Playlist Ceara Loves - Harvest Moon Allison’s Fall Playlist - Good Stuff Ceara’s Lake Powell Glamping - Under Canvas Lake Powell Allison’s Omaha Staycation - The Cottonwood GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Girl Talk: Unpopular Opinions, Destination Weddings, and Life Updates ft. McKenna Kirkpatrick | 14 Oct 2022 | 00:51:15 | |
We’re so excited to have our first repeat guest back on the show, McKenna Kirkpatrick, Ceara’s younger sister! Since last year, McKenna graduated college, has been working full time and lives in South Carolina with her fiancé. She loves fashion, traveling and spending time with family. McKenna tells us about her surprise beach engagement which leads us into the wedding planning process. We get to hear how her and her fiancé have chosen a destination wedding in Florence, Italy and why they're opting for a small, intimate wedding over a large gathering. To wrap up, we play a fun game of sharing our opinions on other people’s unpopular opinions which brought us all a lot of laughs. MENTIONS: Bridesmaid Colored Dress TikTok GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: McKenna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckenna_kirkpatrick Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Developing Your Own Style with Erica Stolman Dowdy, AKA Fashion Lush | 07 Oct 2022 | 01:15:11 | |
Erica Stolman Dowdy has been an OG creator since before influencing and being a content creator was even a thing. Her blog Fashion Lush was born purely out of passion and a fun hobby. Her love of clothing, aesthetics, thrifting, cannabis, and funky home decor has garnered her an audience of intrigued followers who look forward to seeing what genius creative project she comes up with next. Her website Fashion Lush is filled with blog posts, outfit inspiration, and shoppable links. We’re so excited for you guys to hear about Erica’s iconic backyard wedding (shot on film!), how she has continued to be more genuine and honest with her followers about her interests, and launching Fashion Kush with her mom, Linda. MENTIONS: Fashion Lush - Erica’s Website Fashion Kush - Code ‘AlreadyFriends’ at Checkout for $ Off GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How To Reflect On Your Year (FBF) // Original Air Date: 12/23/22 | 27 Dec 2024 | 00:51:05 | |
Ep 206: This week we’re continuing with our mini “flashback Friday” (FBF) series! As we take a little break for the holidays, we wanted to keep you company with some of our absolute favorite episodes from the archive. These are the episodes that made us laugh, reflect, and connect the most—and we can’t wait to bring them back for another listen. Each Friday, we’ll be flashing back to a standout episode that deserves a second (or third!) play. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just discovering the pod, this is the perfect opportunity to relive some of the best moments from Already Friends. We’ll be back January 10th with fresh content, but until then, cozy up, hit play, and enjoy this walk down memory lane with us. Happy holidays, and thank you for being part of our community! Original Description: It seems like society puts a lot of emphasis and excitement on New Year’s resolutions, but we rarely talk about following up with the previous year’s accomplishments. All the conversations we’re seeing online and IRL about 2023 and making resolutions got us thinking about how important it is to reflect on your previous year before jumping in to set more goals. We talk about our reflection process which includes getting into a grateful state of mind, setting the atmosphere, creating a snapshot of your year, analyzing goals, reflecting on the eight pillars of wellness, and noting your biggest accomplishments. We share tips and ideas that might inspire you to set more aligned and well-balanced goals for 2023! You can see all of the journaling and reflection prompts discussed in today’s episode on our Instagram page @alreadyfriendspodcast MENTIONS: NYC Restaurants/Recommendations: New York ranked second dirtiest city in the world, according to poll Martin Riese - Water Sommelier @Morgsvtheworld - Reflect End of Year/Plan 2023 Party SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! Gaia Provides is responsibly creating products of the earth that provide a quality, holistic compliment to your pet's health and wellness regiment. Use code 'ALREADYFRIENDS' for 20% off SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Finding Yourself After a Breakup, Long-Distance Relationships, and Ex’s (WWYBD?!) | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:49:06 | |
We’re back with our WWYBD (What Would Your Bestie Do?!) monthly segment where we answer questions that our listeners submitted on Instagram @alreadyfriendspodcast. If you’ve ever wanted to ask us what we’d do, be sure to submit your question for the next WWYBD as this is a recurring segment that airs on the last Friday of each month. We try to answer as openly and honestly as possible to give you perspective and guidance from our own experiences. In this episode, we answer questions about feeling guilty after breaking up with someone, how to find yourself again after a breakup, dating long-distance, and the dynamics between you and your ex. GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Pets: Being A Pet Parent, Our Childhood Pets, and Thoughts on Getting a Pet in College | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:58:44 | |
56% of people internationally have a pet, and if you don’t, then your sibling/parents/friends probably have one! Pets are a huge part of our lives, and with that come a lot of different experiences to navigate! In this episode, we discuss:
MENTIONS: Ethical Made Easy - Sustainable Directory Twenty 47 - Fine Line Tattoo Beverly and Third - Scents Le Bon Shoppe - Socks The Alpinist - Netflix Documentary GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How To Find Your Passion and Trust the Process with Mark DeLeon | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:50:50 | |
We’re bringing on a fellow Omaha creative, Mark DeLeon, who is a wedding and elopement photographer. His work is truly phenomenal and we just know he’s going to make waves. We wanted to sit down with him so he could share his story about dropping out of college to pursue entrepreneurship. He reveals what trusting in your path and taking risks can look like when you follow your passion. We also get to hear a little about developing his personal style, interior design, thrifting the perfect pieces for his apartment and how success can enhance or altar some relationships. This was a really inspiring conversation and we hope you guys love it. MENTIONS: Mark DeLeon - Instagram Mark DeLeon - TikTok Mark DeLeon - Website Omaha Antique Shop - Imaginarium GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:47:16 | |
if you’re feeling overwhelmed in a way that every day feels like a bad Monday and you’re one email away from a mental breakdown - then definitely give this episode a listen. we’ve been there and it’s not fun. we share about times in our lives when we felt really overwhelmed, what got us to that point, and how we got ourselves out of it. we talk through healthy mechanisms that help curb the stress on a day-to-day basis and why it’s important to understand what your comfort level of overwhelm is. if you’re in full burnout mode - we recorded an episode last fall # 34 that you can revert back to as well. IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU MIGHT ENJOY: Episode on Balance, Priorities, and Saying No Episode on Burnout: Are You Burned Out?! GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Solo Travel: Tips, Stories and Why It’s Empowering | 02 Sep 2022 | 01:03:01 | |
You guys know we LOVE to travel and we’ve shared all kinds of travel content throughout our episodes but we haven’t done one dedicated to solo travel, until now! Allison recently returned from a solo trip to Tulum and received a lot of questions about her experience so we thought we would start from the beginning and talk about where her love of traveling alone started. We share our advice about backpacking Europe, budgets, solo-friendly destinations, tips for staying safe, how to trust your gut instinct and the best ways to meet other travelers. We also answer listener-submitted questions such as -
MENTIONS: Allison’s Hotel in Tulum - Holistika Cancun to Tulum Bus for $20 - Ado Site, Tips Allison’s Chase Sapphire Card Ceara’s American Express Gold Card Hostel Booking Site - HostelWorld Europe Bundle Train Pass - Eurail GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Wedding Drama, Relationships, and Balancing Quality Time with Loved Ones (WWYBD?!) | 26 Aug 2022 | 00:54:14 | |
We’re back with our WWYBD (What Would Your Bestie Do?!) monthly segment where we answer questions that our listeners submitted on Instagram. If you’ve ever wanted to ask us what we’d do, be sure to submit your question for the next WWYBD as this is a recurring segment that airs on the last Friday of each month. We try to answer as openly and honestly as possible to give you perspective and guidance from our own experiences. In this episode, we answer questions related to selecting bridesmaids, how to deal with a worried mother-in-law, dating among your friend group, and balancing quality among all your loved ones. If you enjoy our show, we would really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the podcast with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support. MENTIONS: Savannah, GA Haunted Tour and Tarot by Jacilyn Jay Shetty Expectations Episode TikTok about Having Extra Bridesmaids TikTok Tailored Resume Example A TikTok Tailored Resume Example B GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Moving To A New City: Making Friends, Choosing Where to Live, and More | 19 Aug 2022 | 00:51:54 | |
Moving to a new city can be a super exciting time in one’s life, as well as one of the most overwhelming. With moving, there are a lot of new experiences and uncertainty. In this episode, we hope to answer some of the questions we had when moving and prepare our listeners for what it’s like to pack up and start somewhere fresh. We give tips on choosing exactly what place to move to, finding the right neighborhood, making friends in your new city, and more. GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Manifesting Your Dream Job and Living a Passionate Life with Hannia Zavala | 12 Aug 2022 | 00:45:21 | |
As big proponents of all things manifestation, travel, and following your passions, it was a no-brainer to invite today’s guest onto the show. This week we have on Hannia Zavala, a travel and tourism video producer at Beautiful Destinations. Hannia truly is living the dream job, getting paid to travel and produce travel photo and video content for tourism boards and travel brands. Getting to where she is now was no overnight success story, and Hannia shares her journey of how she went from a server at a restaurant, to a full-time traveler. From immigrating from Mexico, to being a first-generation college student, she tells us how she went from her dreams being written in her journal, to being her reality. GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket FightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99 To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| An Honest Conversation About Drinking: Part Two | 05 Aug 2022 | 00:59:29 | |
Last fall, we did the first part of this series talking about our personal journeys with sober curiosity. In this episode, we continue this series with Allison sharing more about her personal journey with sobriety. Ceara interviews Allison on why she decided to start a sober lifestyle, what physical changes she’s noticed since being sober, mental changes she’s noticed, how it’s impacted her relationships, and more. If you have felt called to evaluate your drinking habits or just want to hear an honest perspective - then this is a great episode for you. We are not trying to make anyone who does drink or party feel bad about their choices. Simply, we want to help normalize that it is more than okay to not partake in drinking culture (for any reason that you may have) and we are here to support you on your journey! MENTIONS: Book - Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol Podcast - Armchair Expert Day 7 Documentary - Fantastic Fungi Docuseries - How To Change Your Mind Docuseries - Un(well) Sober Curious TikToker - Jordan Grainger GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: A huge thank you to Ritual Zero Proof - Non-Alcoholic Spirits for sponsoring today’s episode. Ritual Zero Proof makes premium non-alcoholic spirit alternatives with the taste, smell, & kick of liquor. Head to their website and use code ‘ALREADYFRIENDS’ for 15% off your order! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Sorority Life: Recruitment, Our Experiences with Greek Life and Advice | 29 Jul 2022 | 01:14:50 | |
With the fall semester quickly approaching, we thought we’d take a trip down memory lane and talk about our experiences with Greek Life at big state universities. Allison was a member of Alpha Chi Omega (AXO) at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and Ceara was a member of Chi Omega (XO) at the University of Missouri. Even if you aren’t going through recruitment this fall, this is still a fun episode as we share memories, honest bts stories that aren’t talked about, and whether we’d recommend joining a house. If you’ve never had any experience with Greek Life, this might be interesting to see if our portrayal is aligned with what you see in Hollywood and on social media… in our opinion, it’s more down-to-earth than you might think. We also catch up on our Live Podcast Show and Ceara getting to visit Allison over the weekend in Omaha. Thank you to those that came, it was great to meet you! PS: If you know someone going through recruitment this fall - definitely send this episode their way. We share tips about things we wish we had known before going through - what to wear, the financials, how to mentally prepare, how to know what house is best for you, what to expect during the decision process, and what to do if you don’t get the house you hoped for. GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: HigherDose - Infrared Sauna Blanket Almond Cow - Plant-Based Milk Maker LunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted Blanket To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 100 Ways To Improve Your Life (FBF) // Original Air Date: 12/16/22 | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:50:43 | |
Ep 205: We’re so excited to announce our mini “flashback Friday” (FBF) series! As we take a little break for the holidays, we wanted to keep you company with some of our absolute favorite episodes from the archive. These are the episodes that made us laugh, reflect, and connect the most—and we can’t wait to bring them back for another listen. Each Friday, we’ll be flashing back to a standout episode that deserves a second (or third!) play. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just discovering the pod, this is the perfect opportunity to relive some of the best moments from Already Friends. We’ll be back in January with fresh content, but until then, cozy up, hit play, and enjoy this walk down memory lane with us. Happy holidays, and thank you for being part of our community! Original Episode Description: Wow… 100 episodes! We are so thrilled to have met this milestone. We couldn’t have done it without our amazing community of listeners and our support system of close loved ones. This might be our most wholesome content to date. With it being the 100th episode, we wanted to do something special! With January around the corner, we thought we would give you some ideas and inspiration to take into the new year with a fresh perspective! We’re sharing some ideas and lessons ourselves but we also asked our parents, siblings, and partners for their tips as well. No matter who you are, what you do for a living, or where you live - we’re sure some of these will resonate. It’s the genuine best friend, motherly, fatherly, and sisterly advice you needed all wrapped into one great episode. Thank you all so much for being here, it’s an honor to get to share our lives with you and we hope our show has helped make a few of your days a little brighter. MENTIONS: Ceara’s Probiotic - https://amzn.to/3W4xsGn Making Your Bed Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBAqF00gBGk Book: You Are A Badass - https://amzn.to/3FVBYRR Allison’s Bedtime CBD - Common’s Allison’s Tinctures - Bhava Wellness Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook - https://amzn.to/3htyixo Joe Rogan’s #1691 Yeonmi Park Episode SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! Gaia Provides is responsibly creating products of the earth that provide a quality, holistic compliment to your pet's health and wellness regiment. Use code 'ALREADYFRIENDS' for 20% off SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support! To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Gaining Confidence By Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone | 22 Jul 2022 | 00:58:14 | |
As your podcast best friends, we want you all to be living your most confident lives - being proud of who you are, chasing your dreams, fulfilling bucket list items and making incredible memories. However, we know that’s all easier said than done, especially if you’re lacking the courage to believe in yourself. To help us all get a better grasp on the dynamics involved with self-esteem, we take a deep dive to the root of why you might be lacking confidence to begin with (hint: trauma, parenting, bullying, limiting beliefs, social media - to name a few). Once we tackle that, we talk about what your comfort zone even is and why it’s important to get out of it occasionally! We share a variety of helpful actions that could help you take a leap of faith whether that’s acknowledging perfectionism, making a list, developing a meditation practice or looking at yourself from a loved one’s perspective. We really went all in on this episode and hope it offers you valuable insight. Everyone deserves to feel good about themselves and live the life they’ve always wanted! REFLECT ON YOUR SELF-ESTEEM:
MENTIONS: Allison’s Hike - Cape Falcon Trail Rescu Blog about Comfort Zone Lu Ann Cahn Ted Talk: Why We Must Do New Things to Live a Happier Life GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF: Athletic Greens: AG1 contains over 75 essential vitamins, minerals and whole-food sourced ingredients giving you a multivitamin, probiotic, prebiotic, adaptogens and more (all in one daily scoop). Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs with our link here! https://athleticgreens.com/emerging She Podcasts LIVE will be taking place in Washington, D.C. from October 11-14, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor. This event is the world’s largest gathering of women podcasters and is perfect for audio content creators, storytellers, and more. Use code AF for $50 off your ticket! Register today at https://www.shepodcasts.com/she-podcasts-live-2022/ To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Taking Risks, Falling In Love and Moving Abroad with Holly Sandberg | 15 Jul 2022 | 01:04:22 | |
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Holly Mara Sandberg, who has blossomed outside of her comfort zone by moving from her small village in the UK to London to NYC to New Jersey, and now to working and living remote. Holly packed her life up and moved to the United States in February 2020, just weeks before the world shut down. Nearly alone in a foreign country, Holly shares her movie-worthy story of finding safety in the most unexpected way, that led to falling in love with her soul-mate. We dive into her spiritual-journey that has brought more awareness to her life around nature, food as fuel, meditation and community. She loves to read, travel and explore new places. As her Instagram username @sunshinebymara suggests, she is truly a ray of light and delightfully spoken. You will love this conversation and leave feeling inspired to try something new, as you never know what could come your way when you put yourself out there! MENTIONS: The Body Keeps the Score by Sean Pratt The Woman Code by Sophia A Nelson GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSOR: She Podcasts LIVE will be taking place in Washington, D.C. from October 11-14, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor. This event is the world’s largest gathering of women podcasters and is perfect for audio content creators, storytellers, and more. Use code AF for $50 off your ticket! Register today at https://www.shepodcasts.com/she-podcasts-live-2022/ To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Loneliness and How To Find A Third Place | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:56:29 | |
Friendship and community are a huge part of why we launched this podcast so today we are going to be talking about loneliness - how our culture has become increasingly more lonely, what we can do to create awareness around that to improve our lives and how incorporating a third place into our routines can help combat that loneliness by giving us a sense of community. We catch up for the first 20 minutes because two pretty shocking things happened over the weekend for both of us. Allison’s was pretty sketchy and alarming… she woke up to a homeless man in her house. Ceara’s, on the other hand, is super exciting and beautiful! The winner of our water bottle sling giveaway is announced on this episode! Don’t worry if you missed out because our next giveaway is already live through December 31, 2022. The prize for this next giveaway is a big PR package with all kinds of amazing products and items. Stay tuned for the very end of the episode to find out how to enter. MENTIONS: Allison’s Homeless Man TikTok Allison’s Empty Park TikTok Ceara’s Proposal Vlog TikTok Ceara’s Proposal Photos Instagram ARTICLES REFERENCED: third places as community builders why you need a third place and how to find one do yourself a favor and go find a 'third place' an epidemic of loneliness is spreading across america millennials and the loneliness epidemic BOOKS: Celebrating The Third Place by Ray Oldenburg SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: AG1 contains over 75 essential vitamins, minerals and whole-food sourced ingredients giving you a multivitamin, probiotic, prebiotic, adaptogens and more (all in one daily scoop). Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs with our link here! https://athleticgreens.com/emerging Witful is the first tool built to optimize your workday. Instantly make your meeting notes valuable, and effortlessly track the information you need on a day to day basis. We have a discount code for our listeners - to get 50% off of your subscription, use code FRIENDS50 at checkout! https://witful.com/ She Podcasts LIVE will be taking place in Washington, D.C. from October 11-14, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor. This event is the world’s largest gathering of women podcasters and is perfect for audio content creators, storytellers, and more. Use code AF for $50 off your ticket! Register today at https://www.shepodcasts.com/she-podcasts-live-2022/ To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com SOCIAL LINKS: Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTok Allison's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Ceara's Socials: Instagram, TikTok Already Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus Episodes Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group! To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriends Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||