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it's just not that serious
by Vanessa + Emma
Join hosts Emma and Vanessa in navigating life and all that is your early 20's. We're here to help you take life less seriously, because let's face it, nothing really matters (but in a good way). Bad breakup? He probably sucked anyways. Want to quit your job? Do it, you'll find another one. Don't know what you're doing with your life? What's meant for you won't miss you. Life is better when you're unbothered and do what makes you happy. We hope you enjoy our conversations about life, health, college, and everything in between.
Episodes
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2025 ins and outs
Lately things have been feeling a little too serious... so we hope this episode brings you some joy and giggles to help distract you from the dumpster fire that has been January. In this episode we discuss our current ins and outs for 2025! Let us know what you're bringing into the year and what...
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goals for 2025!
Happy new year!!! Thanks for joining us in 2025 :) In this episode we discuss some of our goals for the new year. Whether it's health related, building new habits (or breaking old ones), slowing down, etc., we hope our lists give you some inspo while we head into the new year! If you liked this...
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naughty or nice?
Happy it's just not that serious Saturday! We get in the holiday spirit in this episode by creating our own naughty or nice list with different pop culture figures. We also talk about our holiday plans, and we would love to hear yours! What are your favorite traditions? Favorite Christmas movies?...
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how to romanticize your life <3
Happy it's just not that serious Saturday! In this episode we tell you our tips for romanticizing your life. Some tips are things we already do in our lives, and some are ones we want to start implementing in our lives :) We hope you take some inspiration from this episode to help you romanticize...
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25 lessons we learned by 25
Emma recently turned 25 (happy late bday!!) and Vanessa is turning 25 in a couple of weeks, so in this episode we talk about 25 things that we've learned during the last 25 years of our lives. Hopefully some of these lessons resonate with you and we can save you some time. We are also entering...
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half naked at the grand ole opry
Hey besties!! We're back from summer vacation and we have a lot to say. We've quit marathon training, and we went on a hot girl summer trip to Nashville!!! Enjoy this update about our lives and our trip. We're so happy to be back, let us know what you want to hear next!! For access to bonus...
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we're not really strangers (get to know us better)
In this episode we play “we’re not really strangers”. We pick cards from the deck and answer honestly to help you get to know us better, but also to see how well we know each other :) Enjoy this wholesome episode, and happy it’s just not that serious Saturday! For access to bonus episodes,...
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is greek life a pyramid scheme? (unlocked from the patreon)
In this episode, we discuss our personal experiences with greek life. What was rush week like? What are the differences between fraternities and sororities? Is it cliquey? While greek life may not have been the best fit for us, we are so grateful for the few strong friendships we did make from…
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maine coast half marathon recap
In this episode we debrief how our first half marathon of the season went! We talk about the shuttle to get there, Vanessa forgetting her headphones, the course going over 13.1 miles, our favorite signs, the highs and lows, and a little disagreement we had over the bus window (listen until the…
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summer bucket list
In this episode we discuss our summer bucket list items because we are two girls who constantly need something to look forward to. If you’re looking for inspiration for your summer activities, look no further <3 Other topics include a review of TTPD, our recent run, and our upcoming half...
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dating horror stories part 2 (teaser)
Welcome to part 2 of dating horror stories!! In this bonus episode listeners wrote in with their own horrible dating stories, and we talk about them here. Some of these stories brought up more memories of the horrors for us, so you'll hear a mix of our stories and the listeners. Heads up to all…
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in a place of eclipse
In this episode we catch up on how we’ve been feeling about life lately. This is a very real episode that talks about taking care of yourself when life gets really busy, work life balance, things we hope for for the future, and how we feel the eclipse personally affected us. For access to bonus...
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is greek life a pyramid scheme? (bonus episode preview)
In this episode, we discuss our personal experiences with greek life. What was rush week like? What are the differences between fraternities and sororities? Is it cliquey? While greek life may not have been the best fit for us, we are so grateful for the few strong friendships we did make from…
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things we wish we did differently in college
To anyone struggling in college - this one's for you. In this episode we talk about things we wish we would've done differently while in undergrad. Some topics include not being so hard on yourself if you haven't found your friend group yet, utilizing more school resources, and putting yourself…
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advice episode <3
In this episode we provide advice regarding questions we received from our listeners. Topics include protecting your peace, friendship struggles, how to start running/fueling on long runs, motivation, and what it's like living in Maine. There's something for everyone in this episode, we hope you...
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social media (ft. an exciting announcement!)
In this episode we talk about all things social media - creativity burn out, the pros and cons of it, authenticity, and trying to find balance. We are so thankful for the communities we have built through our accounts, but like everything, there are ups and downs! We hope you enjoy this honest...
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Ask a Man
In this episode, we ask a man questions you may want to know the answers to. We asked listeners to write in with any questions they had about the male perspective, masculinity, or questions you don't want to ask the guy you're seeing, but that you might want some insight on. Topics range from the...
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breakups
In this episode, we discuss all things breakups. The stages of moving on, how you know when it's time to go, and how every breakup/relationship you have is a part of you and helps to lead you to the person you're supposed to find (corny, we know, but we really do take a positive spin on it at the...
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fake it till you make it
In this episode, we talk about our journey to being "cool". In our senior year of college, we embarked on a journey of trying new things in an attempt to feel like cooler people. In reality, what actually happened was that we built our confidence and discovered the things that make us, well, us.…
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galentine's day inspiration
In this episode we talk about some of our favorite girly things that will take your galentine's day to the next level. Best rom coms, makeup, snacks, drinks, decor, etc. We argue that galentine's day is even better than valentine's day, because let's face it, a pink and red colored holiday?…
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complaint corner (nothing's that serious!!)
In this chatty episode, we open something we like to call complaint corner. If you're wondering what that is, we basically discuss anything that's been bugging us lately (no matter how silly or small) and then chalk it up to nothing being that serious. This is a chatty episode that should be…
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FOMO
In this episode we talk about something that everyone knows well, the fear of missing out. We've all been there, but how do we cope with it? Emma and Vanessa share their stories of when they experienced fomo at it's worst, and how they've learned now to instead embrace JOMO (joy of missing out)....
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motivation and maintaining consistency
In this episode we discuss how we find motivation (or the discipline) to do the things we need to do in life. Examples include how to stay motivated in school, in the gym, training for a race, etc. The tips we share can be applied to all areas of life! If you feel like you're in a lull or have...
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how to start running
In this episode we talk about our tips for how to start running. We've had some people ask us for our advice, and we are finally giving it to you! We are both long distance runners who have ran multiple half marathons & a marathon together, and we started by running just 1 mile. We talk about...
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these are a few of our favorite things (from 2023)
We're letting you in on some of our favorite things from 2023. Books, movies, podcasts, our favorite memories, and much more! We hope you enjoy our year review, and maybe you find some things in common with us. Let us know in the comments what your favorite things of 2023 were!! If you like the…
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listener stories (holiday edition)
We asked you, the listeners, to write in with your favorite holiday/Christmas memories and you delivered!! In this episode we share your stories to get in the holiday mood as we near Christmas. If you're having a hard time getting in the holiday spirit we hope these stories help
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the panic years (navigating life in your 20s)
In this episode we welcome a special guest - friend of the pod Trixie - to join us in a discussion about being in your twenties (aka the panic years). Whether you're graduating college, starting your first job, or navigating friendships and new stages of relationships, your twenties can be full…
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get to know us...chatty episode <3
Grab a glass of wine (or a shirley temple) and hang out with us for this chatty episode on its just not that serious saturday <3 In this episode we talk about ourselves, ask each other some random questions (like what is your dream wedding), whether you'd rather clog the toilet on a first date or...
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24 lessons we learned by 24
We've both celebrated our 24th birthdays in the last month (Emma November 6th & Vanessa December 2nd) so we thought we'd ring in our 24th year of life by sharing 24 lessons with you that we've learned over time. We shared 23 lessons last year and it was a hit, so we hope you enjoy this one as…
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this winters ins & outs
Happy it's just not that serious Saturday!!! In this episode we are giving you the guidelines for this winter. What's in? What's out? We're here to tell you. The color pink? SO in. Being hungover? Incredibly out. Enjoy this silly, not so serious episode. We all need some giggles after a holiday...
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body image
In this weeks episode, we have a vulnerable and honest conversation about our personal experiences with body image throughout our lives. Body image is a topic that feels close to us as so many women struggle with this throughout their lifetime. We discuss what has helped us come to a better place...
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being single vs in a relationship in your 20s
Today we are chatting about what it's like to be in a long term relationship vs being single as a pringle in your early to mid twenties. We have the perspective of Emma, who has been in a long term relationship for two years, and then there's Vanessa, who has been single for 2 years. Happy...
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girlhood !!!
In this episode we chat about all things girlhood. Anything that feels like the girlhood experience to us is in this episode :) We hope you enjoy our little chit chat about girly things that make us happy! Here's to being teenage girls in our 20s P.S. follow all of our socials below!!! Tiktok:...
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How friendships change into adulthood
In this episode we chat about adult friendships and how they may change as we get older/leave college. People move, we may be at different stages in life, and priorities change. We talk about how to navigate this, and remind you that it's okay if some friendships drift apart as we age and move…
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we're back...
Hello everyone!! The girls are back and we have SO many things to talk about. We're also excited to bring you better quality episodes because your girls are now the proud owners of not one, but two microphones. In this chatty episode we catch you up on what's been going on in our lives, and…
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What's going on in our lives
In this chatty episode the girls talk about what's been going on in life. Emma is halfway through her last semester of in person classes for grad school, and Vanessa is headed into knee surgery tomorrow (wish her luck). We've been hibernating in the winter weather, but we're ready for life to…
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Healthy eating tips for college students
In this episode we discuss our tips for eating better and well balanced meals in college (whether you're in a dorm or an apartment). We put on emphasis on encouraging you to focus on what you can add to your plate instead of taking away food groups. We hope you walk away from this episode knowing...
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Friendships 101
In this episode we discuss everything to do with friendships. Healthy ones, not so healthy ones, and why friendship breakups can hurt so badly (sometimes even worse than a relationship breakup). We talk about key factors in a healthy friendship, how to spot toxic ones, and how to move on from…
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23 lessons we learned by 23
We thought it would be a nice way to end the year by discussing 23 lessons we've learned in our 23 short (but also long) years of life. We both recently celebrated our 23rd birthdays and wanted to share our reflections with you all. We hope you maybe learn something from us, take what resonates...
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our first marathon !!!
In this episode we discuss all of the ups and downs of our first marathon! 26.2 miles had nothing (and everything) on us. We talk about the course, all of the emotions we went through, and how running for a year has changed us for the better. We hope you enjoy this episode and maybe it'll give…
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life + running updates ft. a special guest!!!!
"this is about running, and it's not about running" - coach bennett. on todays episode we talk about running and race updates along with what's been keeping vanessa inside (ever heard of something called hand foot + mouth?). this episode is extra exciting because we have a special guest...........
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Goal setting <3
Today we chat about our short and long term goals for the fall and the end of the year. Fall is a great chance to have a fresh start!! Whether you're starting school, a new job, or just adjusting to the change in season, it is a great chance to set new goals and move forward with a clear mind. Of...
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Q&A!!! we answer your questions
We asked our listeners to send in questions about anything and today we are answering them! Topics include health + fitness, transitioning out of school and into the "real world", music, books, etc. We also give a marathon training update! Diversions include a gratitude talk, the many things we...
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our mindsets about food + fitness over the years
In this episode we chat about food + fitness and how our eating patterns and exercise routines have changed over the years (trigger warning - if hearing talk about dieting/disordered habits is not for you right now, no worries, feel free to skip this episode). We pick up in high school and end…
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life lessons we learned in college
Today we're chatting about all of the lessons we learned during our undergraduate careers. Most important lesson coming from this episode - if it's not a hell yes it's a HELL NO. Life is too short to do things you don't love. We hope this episode teaches you some lessons a little bit sooner than…
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first episode!!! the girls chat about running
Welcome to our first episode! Today we're talking about our first half marathon, and how we did not take it seriously at all. Get to know us while we chat about our best and worst runs throughout the process, the days leading up to the race, race day, and how it felt when it was over. Shoutouts...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join hosts Emma and Vanessa in navigating life and all that is your early 20's. We're here to help you take life less seriously, because let's face it, nothing really matters (but in a good way). Bad breakup? He probably sucked anyways. Want to quit your job? Do it, you'll find another one. Don't know what you're doing with your life? What's meant for you won't miss you. Life is better when you're unbothered and do what makes you happy. We hope you enjoy our conversations about life, health, college, and everything in between.
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