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Life in Quarters
Life in Quarters
Author: Rebecca Sowden and Emma Bruno
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Life is hard and lifelong friends Rebecca Sowden and Emma Bruno want to talk about it. Every episode they'll help you through whichever quarter life crisis you're currently stuck in by tackling massive topics like choosing your career, managing your money, loving yourself, and so much more by breaking them into quarters. These co-hosts have polar opposite careers, personalities, and approaches to life, so whether you're a corporate baddie, a thriving artist, or complete stressed out mess, this podcast is for you!
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Becca and Emma perpetually have too much to say! After every long form episode, enjoy two of these mini episodes per month. Here is February’s second side note, where Becca poses the question, “If you were to lose your memory, who would you turn to to tell you are?” Tune in to find out who each hosts’ trusted confidants are and what about their lives they trust with each person.Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTokLife In Quarters InstaEtsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becca and Emma perpetually have too much to say! After every long form episode, enjoy one of these mini episodes. Here are the side notes from episode one of season 2: Turning 29, where Becca and Emma share the stories of how they each learned how to float in water! Tune in for a weird resistance to floating from both hosts, side tangents, and lots of fun!Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTokLife In Quarters InstaEtsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the season 2 premier of Life in Quarters!! In this episode, co-hosts Emma and Becca celebrate turning 29 by doing a look back on the last decade, giving them the opportunity to celebrate their 20’s while they’re still in them. Both hosts were struck by the fact that this year truly feels like a victory lap and wanted to dive into what made their 20’s so special and why they both feel so grounded as they come to a close. Becca’s 20’s were deeply shaped by her long distance relationship, she faced hard decisions about careers and love and is looking forward to moving into a slower season of her life. While Emma’s 20’s were shaped by her mental health, she faced the struggles of self abandonment and learning to be her own advocate and is excited to continue to take up more space in her 30’s. Tune in for an uplifting chat about aging, friendship, new beginnings, and life as a whole!Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTokLife In Quarters InstaEtsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becca and Emma perpetually have too much to say! After every long form episode, enjoy one of these mini episodes. Here are the side notes from the season one finale, Episode 10: Starting a Podcast, where Becca and Emma use the fun nannying tool of picking your “Rose, Thorn, and Bud,” to define their highest highs and lowest lows from season one of this podcast. Tune in for funny stories, sentimental reflection, and lots of chaos! See you next year! Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTokLife In Quarters Insta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s the season one finale! In this episode of Life in Quarters, co-hosts Emma and Becca talk about their experience with starting a podcast! They dig into the wins, the losses, and everything they’re looking forward to in the seasons to come. Becca revels in the breakthrough moments and stews in her never ending battle with editing, while Emma keys in on the varied affects the podcast has had on their relationship and how it continues to grow to this day. Tune in for a look into their entire year and all the fun they had along the way!Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTokLife In Quarters Insta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becca and Emma perpetually have too much to say! After every long form episode, enjoy one of these mini episodes. Here are the side notes from Episode 9: The Big Scary Topic of… Feeling Stuck, where Becca catches Emma up about her recent experience at one of their favorite childhood theme parks, Knotts Berry Farm. Tune in for stories about aging out of scary rollercoasters, over priced theme park food, and lots of laughs! Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Co-hosts Emma and Becca feel stuck… in life that is. In this episode of Life in Quarters they discuss what has them feeling stuck, how it’s impacting their lives, and how they are coping with that feeling. Becca is grappling with whether or not feeling content in life stifles her creative drive and if so, can she learn to be both content and creatively driven, while Emma wonders if she is making herself stuck to hide from the changes that this transformative period of her life is going to bring. Throughout this chat they dive deep into their emotions, find humor in their icky feelings, and help make feeling stuck less lonely for each other. Tune in for a shockingly uplifting chat about feeling stuck!Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becca and Emma perpetually have too much to say! After every long form episode, enjoy one of these mini episodes. Here are the side notes from Episode 8: Time Passing and How to Cope, where Becca and Emma go way more in detail about the stories they touched on in their last episode. Tune in for funny realizations about One Direction, high school embarrassment, and theme parks!Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Life in Quarters, co-hosts Emma and Becca talk about their experiences with time passing, existential crises, and the media and outlooks that inspire them to be positive. Becca prefers to zoom in on life, live in the moment, and make the most of every day, while Emma zooms out, always tries to look at life as whole, and finds freedom in analyzing what will and will not be deathbed regrets. Throughout this chat they discuss their favorite movies and shows about time, their existential awakenings, and how they stop worrying about the constant flow of time. Tune in for great recommendations, uplifting existentialism, and funny stories from their lives.Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becca and Emma perpetually have too much to say! After every long form episode, enjoy one of these mini episodes. Here are the side notes from Episode 7: Self Help Books, where Becca and Emma go more in detail about the books Atomic Habits and Love and Rage and how they continue to impact their lives today.Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTokBooks Mentioned:Atomic Habits by James ClearActor's Survival Guide by Jenna FischerLove and Rage by Lama Rod OwensBig Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Life in Quarters, co-hosts Emma and Becca talk about their experiences with self help books. Their lists vary greatly, with Emma generally picking hyper specific reads to target stressful areas in her life, like acting and processing anger, and Becca focusing on broader themes like creating sustainable habits, creativity, and managing anxiety. Throughout this chat they discuss their favorite self help books, how they've helped them grow into the people they are today, and when it's time to put down the books and start living. Tune in for great recommendations, heart felt evaluations, and funny stories from their lives.Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTokBecca's Book ListBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertThe Year of Less by Cait FlandersYou are a Badass by Jen SinceroAtomic Habits by James ClearFeel-Good Productivity by Ali AbdaalRich Bitch by Nicole LapinEmma's Book ListWasted by Marya HornbacherThe Actor's Life by Jenna FischerThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronYou are a Badass by Jen SinceroYou are a Badass at Making Money by Jen SinceroLove and Rage by Lama Rod Owens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becca and Emma have perpetually too much to say! After every long form episode enjoy one of these mini episodes. Todays side conversation is brought to you by Becca and Emma's attempt at recording a casual intro for the Self Help episode that ended up being about Burnout! Neither topic was touched on in these 20 minutes so it was ultimately left off the final cut of Burnout.Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Back from their mid-season break, Becca and Emma tackle what they consider to be their hardest episode yet! They're examining Burnout and reflecting on how its impacted their lives. Becca is currently sprinting towards all of her goals in order to take advantage of her current situation, and unsurprisingly burnout is right on her heels. Emma is working her way out of chronic burnout, and evaluating whether balance is maintainable while pursuing her acting career.Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTokThe podcast Becca mentioned at the end of the podcast is:Millennial Minimalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becca and Emma have perpetually too much to say! After every long form episode enjoy one of these mini episodes, todays side conversations are brought to you from the editing room. Here are the side notes from Episode 5 Defining Success: Taking the Wins and Experiencing FailureShameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Life In Quarters, co-hosts Emma and Becca define what success and failure means to them, and how they deal with both. Emma, an actor, expounds on how she navigates the intense highs and lows of her growing career and discusses how external pressures affect her confidence. Becca, grounded in the world of corporate America, shares her more cautious approach to success and the internal pressure she feels even when things go right. Together, they unpack imposter syndrome, the emotional weight of ambition, and how they’re learning to celebrate the wins without fear while handling setbacks with more compassion. Tune in for honest reflections, funny anecdotes, shared struggles, and the action steps they’re committing to after this conversation.Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becca and Emma have perpetually too much to say! After every long form episode enjoy one of these mini episodes, todays side conversations are brought to you from the editing room. While listening to Episode 4 they were reminded of other nuances and situations that come with the topic of Settling vs Soulmates.Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you believe in Soulmates?? Emma and Becca talk about Soulmates and Settling as two people who have had very different experiences when it comes to romantic relationships. Emma is happily independent and single, but casually dating, while Becca is in an 11 year long relationship, married, and has never been part of the dating scene.Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTokKnock it Off Podcast! from Charlie Bruno Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becca and Emma perpetually have too much to say! After every long form episode enjoy one of these mini episodes where they go off on any number of interesting tangents. Bonus Content from the recording of Episode 3, Knowing Yourself - Emotions. Emma and Becca reflect on their weeks and do a wellness check in. Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Emma and Becca discuss which emotions most inform their lives, personalities, and decisions. Using the animated Disney movie Inside Out, they personify their emotions; discuss their leaders, switch boards, and which emotions they would like to play a bigger or smaller role in the future.Shameless Plugs:Becca's SocialsEmma's InstagramEmma's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Breaking down the emotional and technical side of budgeting Unpredictable income. When it comes to money management, Becca zeroes in on every dollar while Emma prefers to know rough estimates. Today’s Four Quarters are: Defining Unpredictable Income, Emotional Impacts, Budgeting for Being Alive, and Budgeting for the Future. Both hosts have struggled with the emotional side of money, and share their thoughts and strategies to finding success when it comes to money management of their unpredictable income!Becca's Links: https://stan.store/rebeccasowdenEmma's TikTok: @iamemmabrunoEmma's Instagram: @iamemmabrunotoo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


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