The Friendship Paradox

On this advice-filled episode, Steph and Bri conduct an AMA with each other to gain insights in how they each handle life's moments. From learning how to interact with new neighbors to setting boundaries, the Q&A should help everyone navigate life a little easier.In this episode:Good Hang with Amy PoehlerHaunted Hotel on Netflix

In this fun episode, Bri and Steph sift through their favorite Halloween traditions, memories, and pop culture indulgences. This is all treats and no tricks...or is it?In this episode:Booked Travel PlannersTower of LondonSt. Paul's CathedralWestminster AbbeyAbbey RoadRobert's Christmas WonderlandWednesday AddamsWednesday the Netflix SeriesHocus PocusHaunting of Hill HouseBrooklyn 99 Halloween HeistThe Office Halloween EpisodesThe Nightmare Before ChristmasDisney's CocoHalloweentownFrankenweenieBeetlejuiceCasperMuppet's Haunted MansionCorpse BrideCoralineThe Addams FamilyPractical MagicRebecca by Daphne du MaurierSay You'll Remember Me by Abby JimenezYo Dog WalkerOnly Murders in the Building on Hulu

In this fun, lighthearted episode, Steph and Bri go through multiple lightning rounds of decision-making to showcase their preferences and hot takes on divisive topics.In this episode:Acadia National ParkBeehive Loop TrailSalem, MAFenway ParkSomebody Feed Phil in Boston and MaineSuperman

To continue our series on Interviewing the Enneagram, we've invited our lovely bestie Brittany, our rare Enneagram 5 gem! Brittany is the best of us - funny, loving, thoughtful, and open to our line of questioning. In this episode:Happy ColorHyper ChillerSomebody Feed Phil

It's superficial deep dive time! Steph and Bri break down a personality framework called the Primal Question, in which your core motivation is boiled down to a single question that drives your decision-making and preferences as a person. What's your Primal Question?In this episode:Ben Schwartz & FriendsThe Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osmond

Lights, camera, ACTION! Bri and Steph share their movie and TV recommendations, their filmography icks, and their big- and small-screen guilty pleasures! Do you agree with them?In this episode:Fenway ParkAcadia National ParkSuitsThe Amazing RaceTed LassoAbbot ElementaryOnly Murders In The BuildingCluelessNational Lampoon's Christmas VacationSaved By The BellSurvivorBridgertonShonda RhimesKnives OutGlass OnionConclaveShrinkingSteel MagnoliasMr. & Mrs. SmithThe BearThis Is The EndThe OfficeBorat & Sacha Baron CohenBig BrotherTommy BoyCry BabyHemlock Grove

We have another emotional hurricane story to share, this time with our sweet friend Kim. Kim, and Enneagram 1, shares her traumatic rollercoaster of a journey that is so wild, you can't believe it was her reality. Like Lynn, Kim lost her home and nearly all of her possessions - just months after relocating back to Florida from Virginia. We hope you'll listen to herstory and support her as part of our community.In this episode:Explore AshevilleBiltmore EstateWrapNeat Kitchen OrganizerThe Journey Toward Wholeness by Suzanne Stabile

Steph and Bri have a very fun and food-filled episode where they talk about their favorite food combos, discuss their preferences, and taste test some internet-favorite weird food combinations. There's great ASMR in this one!In this episode:Natsu OmakaseBrachs CandyBuilt Puff BarsClinique High Impact Mascara

What do you want to accomplish before you leave this world? Steph and Bri share what's on their bucket lists (and what is decidedly NOT on their bucket lists) in this fun-filled episode.In this episode:Booked Travel PlannersNational Parks ServiceThe Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliMystery Coloring Books

Steph and Bri have two pets each. Stephany has her lovely cat girlies Eloise and Lila, and Briana has her rescured greyhounds Tessie and Titan. We did some serious research to figure out each of their personality frameworks. We had a good time doing this and highly recommend you do so for the furry friends in your life.In this episode:Buzzfeed quiz to sort your pet into a Hogwarts houseIce Breaker by Hannah Grace

On this emotional episode, Steph and Bri speak with their dear friend Lynn who lost her home and nearly all of her possessions following Hurricane Helene in September 2024. In this discussion, you'll learn about the hardships that victims of natural disasters face and the long road to recovery they have to endure. It's important to support our friends and communities, and we hope you'll join us in supporting ours.In this episode:One Line a Day journalPainting With A TwistLove on the Spectrum

In today's episode, we interview our wonderful BFF, Jackie, while enjoying a girl's weekend together in Orlando, FL! Jackie is an Enneagram 4 who was introduced to personality frameworks by and large by The Friendship Paradox. Listen and decide: is this episode all about Jackie, or is it really all about her cat Tootles?In this episode:Disney FantasyCastaway CayLookout Cay at Lighthouse PointLovesacAtomic Habits by James ClearThe New RomanticsSteamyLitHume Health Body Pod

Steph and Bri tackle a hard but important topic: motherhood! They break down their relationships with their own mothers, share whether or not they want to become mothers themselves, and the factors at play in their lives as two childness women in their 30s.In this episode:Bright Young Women by Jessica KnollLittle Free Library

Slow living, intentional Steph and fast-paced, fit-it-all-in Bri break down their lifestyles in this duality episode. They'll discuss what they even mean when they say “fast-paced lifestyle” and “slow-living”, discussing what that means for them, and chat about whether balance can be achieved.In this episode:Goods Unite UsBooklyBarebellsBuilt Puff barsResources:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-human-beast/202102/time-urgency-and-the-pace-of-lifehttps://medium.com/@gobardhan/the-fast-paced-life-is-it-time-to-slow-down-ae37d3bc865bhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/choosing-between-fast-slow-life-millennials-confusion-vineeta-wagh/https://www.quora.com/What-is-a-fast-paced-lifehttps://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/fast-paced#google_vignettehttps://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/attention-spanshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/type-a-and-type-b-personality-theoryhttps://study.com/academy/lesson/theories-of-adult-development-levinson-vaillant-neugarten.html#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20main%20stages,age%20(45%2D64)https://slowlivingldn.com/what-is-slow-living/#:~:text=Slow%20living%20denies%20that%20being,for%20reflection%20and%20self%2Dawarenesshttps://www.betterhelp.com/advice/ambition/balancing-ambition-and-well-being-strategies-for-achieving-success-without-burnout/

Clean up! Clean up! Everybody, everywhere! Spring is in the air, so Steph and Bri decided to share their thoughts on Spring Cleaning! Spruce up your home, work, and digital spaces with us!In this episode:Joseph's TeaRutgersFight for AirUnroll.meOne Line a DayThe Lost Story by Meg ShaefferGlucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé

Wait...didn't we cover this topic in 2023? Yes, yes we did. However, we're bringing back the goal setting topic in this new season because Stephany has some new goals to achieve and Briana is setting some goals FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER!In this episode:Mrs. DoubtfireStephanywrites.comAgatha ChristieKristen HannahAll In Her Head by Dr. Elizabeth Comen

We can hear it now: Mrs. Weasley's howler screaming, "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!"We owe it to our listeners to explain our 6 month hiatus, and that's exactly what this season opener episode covers. Welcome back, friends! We're happy to be back and have you join us again for our ninth season.In this episode: Brooklyn 99 SNL50 Little Words Project Paula Poundstone Steaming Eye Masks

How does one become an effective leader? By understanding your employee's unique needs, of course! In this episode, Bri and Steph describe what the Situational Leadership model is and how it is super similar to the personality frameworks we know and love. Resources: The Center for Leadership Studies Mentioned in this episode: ClassPass

It's time to hit the books with Bri and Steph as they share their academic pasts! The polar-opposite besties had very different collegiate experiences - this one's a good one whether you loved, hated, or never attended college... And don't worry - there's no exam at the end of this course! Resources: Best College Environment Based on Your Enneagram Type Majors Based On MBTI College Experience Based on MBTI Mentioned in this episode: Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg Skin Picking Fidget Toys Speks

They've discussed their hobbies once before, but in this FUN episode, Steph and Bri jump into what types of play bring them joy - and they comment on what the Internet thinks they should find fun, too! Resources: Psychology Today article by Gretchen Rubin Truity Blog Martha Stewart Magazine blog Mentioned in this Episode: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Stuart Brown Hunt a Killer games