We Are Not Built for Winter: Seasonal Delusion, Science & Surviving Ourselves

In this lighter, laughter‑filled episode, Courtney & Erin invite you into the winter versions of themselves — the cozy, the chaotic, the exhausted, and the slightly unhinged. If you’ve ever wondered why winter changes your motivation, your mood, or your entire personality, this one’s for you. Blending humor with real seasonal science (circadian rhythms, sunlight, dopamine dips, energy changes) and referencing Katherine May’s beautiful book Wintering, we explore why winter truly hits differently — biologically, emotionally, and socially. We also share the coping mechanisms that keep us afloat (the helpful, the harmless, and the unhinged), plus our favorite comfort shows that get us through the season. Expect storytelling, personal confessions, and plenty of “oh my god, SAME” moments as you get to know your hosts in a deeper, more playful way. This episode is all about giving yourself permission to slow down, soften, and find humor in the parts of winter that make us all a little feral. You’re not broken — you’re just human in February.