this is us trying

episode 1: dives right to the heart of maggie and jules’ foundational beliefs: empowering women. the nature of female friendships in this society is competitive, and breaking that cycle allows for female friendships to flourish. listen as maggie and jules discuss what it means to be a girl's girl, how to reject the male gaze, and how developing strong female friendships will transform your life. instead of putting others down, let's encourage one another.

this week maggie and jules have decided to give everyone a very silly, light-hearted, and fun episode (no they aren't running out of ideas besties.) to stay away from their usual advice giving, deep conversation topics this week maggie and jules deep dive into their favorite things about fall. these things make them feel like a millennial on their way to church with an infinity scarf and a psl in hand. so whether you guys are driving, doing homework, exercising, cleaning your messy fall depression room, or just laying in bed staring at the ceiling, throw this mini episode on and get comfy as they dive deep into their fall favs. make sure to follow @thisisustryingpodcast on instagram & tiktok email us at thisisustrying.podcast12@gmail.com use code THISISUSTRYING10 at nalubayswimwear.com for 10% off!!!!

you asked, and maggie and jules delivered! all of your questions are answered here based on their personal experience. listen in as maggie and jules give you their personal opinions on everything you want to know, and provide heartfelt advice just for you! if your questions weren’t answered, don’t worry because this is not the last advice episode! https://nalubay.com/discount/THISISUSTRYING10 use code THISISUSTRYING10 at nalubay.com for 10% off!! follow us on instagram & tiktok @thisisustryingpodcast !!!

maggie and jules have been employed for more than a year and have extensive experience working while still in high school. in this episode, they talk about why working in a restaurant is their ideal type of employment and how it has helped them become the strong, independent women they are now. this episode provides insight into what it's like to manage a teen job while balancing high school, whether you have a job or not. so, grab a snack and settle in before they plunge into the dangerous waters of working in a restaurant.

being a girl feels like a full time job. we put so much money, time and effort into our appearance, just to look in the mirror and still criticize what we see. maggie and jules touch on topics like body positivity, insecurities, acne and more. get comfy and listen in, because if you’re a teenage girl, you’re almost guaranteed to relate to this one. and remember, you’re beautiful just the way you are. Make sure to use code THISISUSTRYING10 for 10% off nalu bay swimwear! https://nalubay.com/discount/THISISUSTRYING10

talking stages in 2023 are personal hell on earth. you truly can never tell what a guy wants. awkward dates, feeling undatable, hookup culture, maggie and jules cover it all. most times it feels impossible, but when you find a strong connection, could it possibly be all worth it?? tune in and get comfy as maggie and jules cover all things talking stages, and hopefully help you realize you’re not alone in hating them.

jules has been in long term relationships since she was 14. maggie has had one long term relationship and has been single ever since. regardless of relationship status, single life can be tough. feelings of loneliness are normal. wanting cute pics with ur bae on ig? you’re normal babe. what matters the most, though, is the loving relationship you have the power to create with yourself. listen in as maggie and jules dive deep into what it means to be healthily single.

episode 5: for maggie and jules, senior year is right around the corner. they have been living it up during their last summer of high school, but now it’s time to lock in for their final year. isn’t it weird how childhood just ends all of a sudden? what are the best ways to fight procrastination? how can i make school fun? listen in to hear more on these questions and get a scoop of maggie and jules’ perspective.

growing up maggie and jules have had the world at their fingertips. in this weeks episode they talk about just how that has altered their brain chemistry and some of the highlights of pop culture throughout their childhood. they discuss conspiracy theories on taylor swift, thoughts on miranda sings drama, vine, and all the random silly references and icons who helped raise them into the people they are today.

maggie and jules dive in to how just everyday kindness is not normalized. people don't take the time our of their day to even smile at each other sometimes. how we sometimes forget to tell each other we love each other. why didn't they tell that girl her outfit was cute? they go into how kindness can really transform your life and they discuss different ways you can be kind to yourself and others.

episode 2: shines a light on maggie and jules’ experience with friendship breakups. as a teenage girl, losing friends is inevitable. with that being said, it’s not easy for any of us. best friends are a key component to growing up, and when you lose one, it feels like you hit rock bottom. sit back and get comfy as maggie and jules get real about their friendship breakups, how they dealt/are dealing with them, and how it helped them form stronger friendships today.

introduction: this episode is an introduction to the long awaited podcast "this is us trying". listen in as maggie and jules give you a taste of what is yet to come in later episodes. here, they venture through the trials and tribulations of the teenage girl experience.