Normal Shit

Olivia is engaged! After all this time! (9 years)In this episode of Normal Shit, we’re getting into the engagement, how it all went down, the surprises that absolutely did not go according to plan, and some of the funniest stories from along the way. A very special episode about love, friendship, overthinking, anxiety, and the fact that nothing ever goes exactly as planned. Normal Shit | A podcast by Kelsey Barberio & Olivia Lagaly

This week on Normal Shit, Kelsey is officially one week into being laid off, and we're talking about the weird emotional roller coaster of losing a job, figuring out who you are outside of work, and what might come next. From freelancing and the future of traditional media to whether everyone on TikTok is now a journalist, we get into what it means to build a career in an industry that's changing FAST.Then things get significantly less serious: Kelsey somehow broke her oven, nearly broke her dishwasher, and walked into a shower covered in mysterious brown sludge. We also get into Olivia's experience with Botox, SkinVive, microblading, the eternal question of how much is too much, and whether it's actually okay to have forehead lines.Plus: our August favorites, including books, shows (Sterling Point, Monsters of God), beauty products (It Cosmetics CC Cream, Kosas Brow Gel & Nano Brow Pop), self-tanner (Jergens mousse), Dunkin' Refreshers, Gilmore Girls pajamas, workout hacks, and the products that are making our lives just a little bit better.In this episode:Getting laid off & trying to find your identity outside of workWhat's next for Kelsey's careerTraditional media vs. TikTok journalismWhen does commentary become irresponsible?The Great (Horrible) Shower Sludge Incident™Botox, SkinVive & microbladingOur August book & TV recommendationsBravo, Sterling Point & Chimp CrazyBeauty dupes, self-tanner & skincareHow Olivia finally tricked herself into going to the gymOur current favorite little life upgradesSubscribe, follow, rate us highly (please don't be mean 😂), and let us know what you want us to talk about next!Normal Shit, a podcast hosted by Olivia Lagaly & Kelsey Barberio.

**SPOILERS for the entire Married at First Sight Season 20 season, finale, and reunion, obviously!**We made it to Decision Day… and the drama really lived up to our expectations. On this episode of Normal Shit, we’re breaking down the Season 20 finale, Decision Day decisions, and the reunion, including who stayed together, who absolutely should not have, the most shocking revelations, and all the moments that had us yelling at the screen.We’re talking marriages, messy breakups, reunion receipts, and our final verdicts on the couples of Season 20. Basically, we have a LOT to say.

How much should you actually spend on a wedding? We’re talking wedding regrets, what couples wish they spent more (and less) on, the rising popularity of elopements and smaller weddings, and whether spending tens of thousands of dollars on one day is really worth it. Plus, Olivia is potentially getting engaged soon, so we’re using real wedding experiences (including listener stories!) and some surprising statistics to figure out what kind of wedding she actually wants.

In this episode of Normal Shit, we're very much still recovering from the Hilary Duff concert (including the possibility that we caught the plague there). We recap the concert, the last-minute tickets, and why the whole experience felt like getting a little piece of our girlhood back. We also discuss why we desperately need more experiences that make us feel that kind of pure, nostalgic joy.Then we get into beauty and Botox: Olivia is headed to L.A. for a Botox, filler and skincare treatment and is VERY nervous about what might happen.Plus: reformed thoughts on House of Stassi , and why Married at First Sight might officially be beating Love Is Blind (& our thoughts on all of the couples).Normal Shit | A podcast by Kelsey Barberio & Olivia Lagaly