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WWYBD is our ‘What Would Your Bestie Do?’ segment where we anonymously answer questions our community submitted via our website. If you have a question, you can ask it in our question box anytime and we’ll save it for the next WWYBD episode. In today’s episode, we also catch you guys up on what’s been going on in our lives lately! We’ve missed you and wanted to take the time to candidly talk. We answer your questions about navigating an alcohol-free lifestyle with friends who still drink often, how to maintain a social life once you’ve entered adulthood and have a lot of responsibilities, ways to avoid gossiping, creating a healthy relationship with food and what to do when you want to change careers but have already invested a lot into your current industry. Checkout our Spring Clean Episode from last spring. SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: biBERK Small Business Insurance - Get a Quote online here or call 1-866-757-4487 to talk to an insurance expert. Using that link to purchase your insurance supports our show so thank you in advance! Pranamat: Pranamat is an acupressure mat inspired by ancient, proven principles and techniques of acupuncture to help give relief to various types of pain. Get yours today!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first monthMENTIONS:Spring Cleaning List Ceara’s UsingTikTok About GossipSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5.55 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - Join the Already Friends FB Group!If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Financial wellness is the ability to meet basic needs and manage money in both the short and long term. We know money can be a stressful topic so we wanted to make this conversation approachable and relatable. We wanted to bring on a guest that lives a similar lifestyle to most of us - loves to shop, travel, buy $8 lattes, live in a cute place and hang out with friends but has also found a way to prioritize saving, investing and planning for their future. We connected with Erin via social media. She works full-time as an auditor but is also a content creator on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube where she transparently shares her weekly spending, finance tips, budgeting tips and resources with her 200k+ community. In this episode, Erin shares her story how she has been able to learn financial literacy, create a budget for herself, live within her means and contribute to her long term goals. We dive into the topics of good and bad debt, saving strategies, bank accounts, credit cards, emergency funds and ways to improve one’s financial situation. Erin says to her, “financial wellness means setting up my life so that money is no longer a stresser nor the main driver in decision making day-to-day.”SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first monthbiBERK Small Business Insurance - Get a Quote online here or call 1-866-757-4487 to talk to an insurance expert. Using that link to purchase your insurance supports our show so thank you in advance! Book Recs:I Will Teach You To Be RichThe Simple Path To WealthRich Dad Poor DadSet For LifePodcast Recs:Bigger PocketsChooseFI Erin Confortini - LinkedInErin Confortini - TikTokErin Confortini - InstagramErin’s Budget SpreadsheetSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5.55 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Continuing with our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are joined today by Sydney Adams! She is a fitness and lifestyle influencer with over a million followers across her social media channels where she shares content about her daily routines, workout tips, healthy habits and nutrition. Sydney is a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant. She was the first person we thought of to have on the show for the physical dimension of our wellness series. Sydney has a positive mindset that is incredibly contagious and is super passionate about helping others find confidence and be the best version of themselves. Her content has inspired people around the world and we’re so grateful she came on to share her journey and advice. MENTIONS:Sydney Adams - TikTokSydney Adams - YouTubeSydney Adams - InstagramSydney Adams - WebsiteAllison’s Walking PadSPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: biBERK Small Business Insurance - Get a Quote online here or call 1-866-757-4487 to talk to an insurance expert. Using that link to purchase your insurance supports our show, so thank you in advance! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first monthSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Diving into the realm of environmental wellness for our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are joined today by Terri Cumming of Healthy Home by Design. Terri helps people create homes that they love, that feel good and that are healthy. It's that simple. Terri Cumming loves sharing her knowledge of Design, Holistic Living & Energy to help us all create a home environment we love, feel safe and inspired in.In this episode we talked about: How Terri got into Holistic Interior DesignHow getting an awful night’s sleep led her down this career What is dowsing and how to do it to your own homeEMF wave’s potential effect on one’s well-beingWhat makes a home a sacred and comfortable spacePotential downsides of renting and moving oftenWhat is the ‘command position’ for sleeping, sitting and workingThe best bed placement for a good night’s sleepDesign by bringing the outdoors insideWhy your home should emulate your favorite placesHow making small steps have a lasting impactTaking the pressure off and doing what works for you By definition, environmental wellness is having good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being. It promotes interaction with nature and also creates an enjoyable personal environment (both in and out of your workspace).MENTIONS:Terri’s Free Checklist For A Healthy HomeTerri Cumming - InstagramTerri Cumming - TikTokBook - Heal Your HomeTim Walter - House Healing SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first monthSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Diving into the realm of nutrition for our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are honored to be joined by Iliriana Zeneli who is the CEO and founder of Live Healthillie. Illie is a holistic health coach, certified personal trainer, and wellness influencer with over 275,000+ followers on Instagram and TikTok. In this episode, Illie shares her journey from someone who used to unknowingly promote harmful brands to realizing her body needed a lifestyle change and to now building a business dedicated to advocating for the cleanest ingredients on the market. She believes her purpose in life is to help others live a low tox life and to be able to truly experience complete wellness. We touch on all these concepts today and more. You can shop hundreds of products that she has vouched for on her website livehealthillie.com.Links:Illie of Healthillie - Instagram, TikTok, WebsiteDr. Shannon Curtis, ​​Holistic Acne Doctor - Instagram Ashley Taylor Wellness - InstagramNatural Nurse Mama - InstagramHeal with FiFi - Instagram, TikTokReal Foodology - Instagram SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first monthSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are halfway through our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness’ series so we are taking this week to reflect on how much we’ve learned over the past six weeks. WWYBD is our ‘What Would Your Bestie Do?’ segment where we anonymously answer questions our community submitted via our website. In today’s episode, we talk about our favorite ways to take care of ourselves, how we stick to healthy habits when life gets busy, how to navigate friendships when you no longer live the same lifestyle, our thoughts on non-hallucinogenic mushroom extracts, how to balance alone time when you live with a roommate or partner and how to hold yourself accountable. If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you might have seen that our first group trip is on the calendar for October 15-21, 2023! Our sign-up link is live as of today. Space is limited. If you’re wanting to come on the trip, we definitely recommend booking sooner than later! We can’t wait to meet everyone. MENTIONS:Costa Rica Booking LinkCosta Rica Trip InformationAllison’s Bamboo Bedding Ettitude (Code allisonwetig)Allison’s Mushrooms3 Levels of Consciousness TikTokADHD Dopamine Relationship ArticleWWYBD Questions Submit HereSPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first monthSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In celebration of our two-year anniversary, we are launching our “podcast bible” which is our 35-page PDF guide of everything we’ve learned from equipment to software to growing your audience to monetization to building a community. It’s everything we wish we would have known before we started. It’s available for $25 on our website alreadyfriendspodcast.com/shopIn this episode, we transparently share some of the hardest parts about having a podcast, as well as some of the most rewarding parts! All around, we would definitely say it’s worth it to start one but definitely take some time to listen to the episode all the way through if this is something you’ve been thinking about doing. We want to help shorten your learning curve and spare you the many headaches we went through.As always, a huge thank you to our listeners for being a part of our growing community. We are so honored you choose our show week after week. Cheers to two years of the already friends podcast! Here’s to many more.SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first monthMENTIONS: Purchase our Podcast Bible PDF Guide -alreadyfriendspodcast.com/shopSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is Part 2 of our conversation with award-winning anthropologist and TEDx Speaker Dr. Chelsea Shields. After working with clients all over the world to help them better understand how humans have evolved and what they’re socially influenced by, she has developed a theory about the five friends you need in life to contribute to your social safety net.Ideas we discuss in this episode:Finding a third place outside of social media Code-switching and its impact on how we portray ourselves onlineWhy we struggle to be fully authentic onlineWhy you should utilize social media primarily for marketing Red flags to look out for in unhealthy communitiesGreens flags to look for in a strong, healthy, reciprocal communityWhat is social capital and being on the peripheral means.Why you need to improve your social intelligenceHow your own mental health affects long-term relationshipsHow to develop deep, authentic friendshipsWhy isolating after breakups isn’t the best solutionThe importance of intergenerational friendshipsThe five friends you need in lifeSPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first monthSOCIAL LINKS:Watch Dr. Shields Ted Talk here.Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In continuation of our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are honored to bring on Dr. Chelsea Shields who is an award-winning anthropologist, founder of Brandthropologie, a research and strategy consulting business, and multi-time TED fellow, speaker, and speaking coach.Dr. Shields thinks about social wellness in terms of a safety net. An intricate weaving of people in our community who we depend on. As people start making more money and as technology becomes more prevalent, people start hiring out social roles that they used to have to accommodate for. It’s crucial to our well-being to foster relationships on a very real intimate level. She suggests having 5-6 close quality friends that you can lean on in times of need, as well about 15-25 close acquaintances. She explains that if you don’t have this quality safety net then events like divorce, death and bad accidents can cause more suffering than they would have otherwise. “Invest in the people that give you reciprocity.”“I think our generation is missing multigenerational relationships.”“People understand emotions before they understand logic.”“Social pain is pain. It’s the same neural pathways as physical pain.”“Routines are what keeps things the same. Rituals are what makes things different.”MENTIONS:Plant-Based McDonalds - Mr. Charlie’sA Fave LA/NYC Restaurant - The Butcher’s DaughterFunny TikToker - @TK.CaliforniaBOOK RECS:Sociobiology: The New Synthesis by E.O. WilsonBehave by Robert SapolskyRat Park TedTalk - Johann Hari: Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is WrongSPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first monthSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In continuation of our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are diving into spiritual wellness with Dheandra Nicolette. She is the host of Manifest Daily - a spiritual and lifestyle podcast that provides positive energy and support that listener’s need to return to their highest self and live your best life. Dheandra also shares life lessons, personal experiences, self-care, self-love, navigating relationships, finances, faith, and so much more.We were prepped and ready with bunch of questions to ask, such as:How did you begin your spiritual journey?What does spiritual wellness mean to you?Why is maintaining your spiritual well-being important?What do you incorporate into your gratitude practice?In layman's terms, what is manifestation?What is your favorite form of manifestation? What does creating a life you love look like?What advice do you have to tap into your intuition?What does aligned action mean to you?What is following your Dharma?Be sure to check out the previous episodes in our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series’ to hear about emotional and occupational wellness. Coming soon - social, physical, nutrition, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness. MENTIONS:Palm Springs Hotel - Korakia SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first monthSOCIAL LINKSListen to the Manifest Daily Podcast hosted by our guest Dheandra!Dheandra Nicolette (AKA Manifest Daily): InstagramAlready Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In continuation of our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are delighted to bring on Ashley Stahl. She is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, spokesperson, and author of the bestselling book, You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career. Through her two viral TEDx speeches, her online courses, her email list, and her show, the You Turn Podcast, she’s been able to support clients in 31 countries in discovering their best career path, upgrading their confidence, and landing more job offers. In this episode, we dive into why people feel stuck in their professional careers, thoughts on entrepreneurship, building a community of people who can help propel you forward, what ‘finding your purpose’ even means and how to overcome burnout. As an introvert, Ashley shares networking and career tips for how to navigate an extrovert-dominated world. She talks about ways to brand yourself outside of social media. Of course, we wrap up with our signature question, “what makes a good friend?”SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first monthProper Sleep - ALREADY20 for 20% offMENTIONS:Hi-Desert Film LabBook Recs: Loving What Is by Byron KatieThe Big Leap by Gay HendricksConscious Loving by HendricksGuest Ashley Stahl Resources:Ashley’s Book: You TurnAshley’s Podcast: You TurnYou Turn Podcast Recs: #283 Investing with Timothy Sykes#221 Career Planning#220 Science of Being Stuck#214 Intrapreneurial with Hala Taha#194 Why You Get Stuck with Sarah Baldwin#188 Work Life Balance with Kelsey Murphy#171 Work Relationships with Mark Shapiro#162 Finding Your Calling#154 Money Magnet with David Neagle#137 Ask for What You Want with Annie Lalla#116 Recognize Burnout with Margaret Price#96 Self-Sabotage with Judy Ho#76 How To Change Your Life with Tatyana RaeSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are thrilled to bring on a friend of ours, Tiana Gidley, who is the owner of a design agency and proud creator of a self-reflection journal to help guide you to find answers within. This is episode #1 of 8 in our Eight Dimensions of Wellness Series, where we break down the 8 different areas of our life that make us a whole, balanced person. When we decided to do this series, Tiana immediately came to mind as someone who we’d love to hear from in the areas of emotional and mental wellness. Tiana is the founder of Tiana Gidley Creative, a full-service design studio in Nashville, TN. She is also the founder and creator of WITHIN, a self-reflection journal that helps you find your inner light and helps you tap into your intuition. She shares her journey as a business owner and how she’s discovered healthy coping mechanisms and routines that allow her to be her best self. We do a deep dive into the importance of journaling, meditation, finding friends who allow you to be your authentic self, taking time in solitude to explore your inner dialogue, therapy and doing things simply because you enjoy them. SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Nuuly - ALREADYFRIENDS20 for $20 off your first monthProper Sleep - ALREADY20 for 20% offDr. Marty Nature’s Blend Dog Food - Shop w/ Our Discount Here OMGYES - Shop w/ Our Discount HereWe Deserve Monuments Book - Buy Your Copy HereMENTIONS: Tiana Gidley - InstagramTGC - Design Studio WebsiteWITHIN Self-Reflection Journal - Our LinkCode “leadfromintuition” for 20% off in JanuaryBook Rec - All About Love by Belle HooksMeditation Rec - Joe Dispenza Podcast Rec - Almost 30 Feminine Episode # 533: Exploring the Feminine Experience and Its Relationship to Capitalism, Feminism and Burnout SOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is the introductory episode to a series that will cover the 8 dimensions of wellness over the next few months.The 8 dimensions (according to Dr. Peggy Swarbrick) are emotional & mental, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, social, physical, and spiritual. In this series, each episode will dive deep into one of the dimensions. Our goal is that by providing conversations from various friends and experts - we can all continue further on our paths of personal wellness.We think 2023 should be about listening to yourself and what works for YOU - a holistic approach to health - to discover a lifestyle that is balanced, sustainable and realistic based off your wants and needs.There can be a lot of societal pressure to get an immediate start on your goals in January but we wanted to reassure you that if you’re still in hibernation season that is absolutely okay too. Take what information resonates and leave the rest.MENTIONS:Free Online Mental Health ScreeningLoneliness Epidemic ArticleSPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.Proper Sleep - ALREADY20 for 20% offDr. Marty Nature’s Blend Dog Food - Shop w/ Our Discount Here OMGYES - Shop w/ Our Discount HereWe Deserve Monuments Book - Buy Your Copy HereSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In today’s day and age, it has become more and more common to spend our free time digitally: scrolling social media, binging shows on our computers, playing video games, etc. Traditional hobbies seem to be disappearing, and it seems like the art of having a hobby is becoming lost. In today’s episode, Allison and Ceara talk candidly about the importance of doing tasks and activities purely for fun. They talk about why they think hobbies are disappearing, hobbies they’ve participated in, their current hobbies, and what they hope to participate in in the coming months. Before that, they catch up on the holidays, chat about some life updates, share some stories about mice, and more. MENTIONS:Jessie Young - InstagramGIVEAWAY:If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st!SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Proper Sleep - ALREADY20 for 20% offDr. Marty Nature’s Blend Dog Food - Shop w/ Our Discount Here OMGYES - Shop w/ Our Discount HereWe Deserve Monuments Book - Buy Your Copy HereSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It seems like society puts a lot of emphasis and excitement on New Year’s resolutions, but we rarely talk about following up with the previous year’s accomplishments. All the conversations we’re seeing online and IRL about 2023 and making resolutions got us thinking about how important it is to reflect on your previous year before jumping in to set more goals. We talk about our reflection process which includes getting into a grateful state of mind, setting the atmosphere, creating a snapshot of your year, analyzing goals, reflecting on the eight pillars of wellness, and noting your biggest accomplishments. We share tips and ideas that might inspire you to set more aligned and well-balanced goals for 2023! You can see all of the journaling and reflection prompts discussed in today’s episode on our Instagram page @alreadyfriendspodcast. MENTIONS:NYC Restaurants/Recommendations: HawksmoorClinton St. Baking The Stand NYC Comedy ClubThe Grayson HotelNew York ranked second dirtiest city in the world, according to pollMartin Riese - Water Sommelier @Morgsvtheworld - Reflect End of Year/Plan 2023 PartyStutz Documentary GIVEAWAY:If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st!SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Proper Sleep - getproper.com / ALREADY20 for 20% offDr. Marty Nature’s Blend Dog Food - drmartypets.com/alreadyfriends OMGYES - OMGYes.com/ALREADYFRIENDS We Deserve Monuments Book - bit.ly/wedeservemonumentsSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wow… 100 episodes! We are so thrilled to have met this milestone. We couldn’t have done it without our amazing community of listeners and our support system of close loved ones. This might be our most wholesome content to date. With it being the 100th episode, we wanted to do something special! With January around the corner, we thought we would give you some ideas and inspiration to take into the new year with a fresh perspective! We’re sharing some ideas and lessons ourselves but we also asked our parents, siblings, and partners for their tips as well. No matter who you are, what you do for a living, or where you live - we’re sure some of these will resonate. It’s the genuine best friend, motherly, fatherly, and sisterly advice you needed all wrapped into one great episode. Thank you all so much for being here, it’s an honor to get to share our lives with you and we hope our show has helped make a few of your days a little brighter. MENTIONS:Ceara’s Probiotic - https://amzn.to/3W4xsGnMaking Your Bed Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBAqF00gBGkBook: You Are A Badass - https://amzn.to/3FVBYRRAllison’s Bedtime CBD - Common’sAllison’s Tinctures - Bhava WellnessMartha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook - https://amzn.to/3htyixoJoe Rogan’s #1691 Yeonmi Park Episode GIVEAWAY:If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st!SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Proper Sleep - getproper.com / ALREADY20 for 20% offDr. Marty Nature’s Blend Dog Food - drmartypets.com/alreadyfriends OMGYES - OMGYes.com/ALREADYFRIENDS We Deserve Monuments Book - bit.ly/wedeservemonumentsSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As we begin to reflect on 2022 and head into the new year, many of us are re-evaluating our current habits and thinking of ways to change up our routines. For some, that may start with cutting back on alcohol, such as participating in Dry January. One in seven Americans participate in Dry January, and the one-month sobriety challenge has quickly become a popular way for many of us to kick off the new year on a healthier note.Knowing that sobriety is something that more and more of us are curious about (especially this time of the year), we wanted to bring on Allison’s friend and sober curious gal, Jordan Grainger. Jordan Grainger is a podcaster and content creator who shares about her journey living a sober-curious life. She has a community of over 50,000+ followers where she talks about the science behind drinking, mental health, tips for managing drinking during holidays/social events, and more. We talk about all things drinking and sobriety, being an ex-party girl, mental health, being social while sober, and more.MENTIONS:Sober-Curious (Book) by Ruby WarringtonGIVEAWAY:If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF:HigherDose - Infrared Sauna BlanketAlmond Cow - Plant-Based Milk MakerLunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted BlanketTo sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.comSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the temperature drops and we all spend more time indoors, we thought it would be timely to do an episode about how we make our homes cozier so we are embracing the winter season, instead of wishing the cold days away. I’m sure you’ve all seen or heard of the Danish word ‘hygge’ which is all about surrounding yourself with the things that make life good, like friendship, laughter, and security, as well as more concrete things like warmth, light, seasonal food, and drinks. We both share what we’ve been up to lately and how we’re tapping into our senses to channel hygge into our lives. Think: cooking to jazz music, adding more pillows and blankets to furniture, lighting (non-toxic) candles, and elevating small nooks. MENTIONS:Allison’s Favorite Socks - Le Bon ShoppeNon-Toxic Candles - Boys Smell, Mala, Bath & Body Works Article on Toxic IngredientsWellness Airport Lounge - Treat CareFriends Who Hygge Together Spotify Playlist GIVEAWAY:If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF:HigherDose - Infrared Sauna BlanketAlmond Cow - Plant-Based Milk MakerLunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted BlanketTo sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.comSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Surprise! We’re dropping this episode early, just in time for the first holiday of the holiday season. So if you’re needing advice before you head out for your Thanksgiving plans, this episode’s for you!It’s officially that time of year - a loving, wholesome season, but it can also bring in some anxiety around scheduling conflicts, over-consuming, family relations, travel, and finances.In our WWYBD episodes, we answer questions that our listeners submitted on Instagram. If you’ve ever wanted to ask us what we’d do, be sure to submit your question as this is a recurring segment that airs the last Friday of each month. We try to answer as openly and honestly as possible to give you perspective and guidance from our own experiences.In This Episode Listeners Asked:Do I get all 7 of my nieces/nephews gifts or do I do one big holiday experience?My In-Laws! I have a hard time connecting with them and getting past their negativity. How do I overcome their petty comments?Me and my significant other’s parents are having Thanksgiving together... My dad likes to talk about politics. How do we avoid an awkward situation?How do you balance feeling like a gift is meaningful and enough without spending a fortune?An appropriate way to ask family/friends not to buy you impractical things/stuff you won’t use?How do you deal with family members who bring out your past self that you are trying to move on from?MENTIONS:Allison’s Crewneck: Palo Santo StudiosAllison’s Yoga Barre Studio: Power LifeCeara’s Lagree Studio: PLNKBook Recommendation: Salt Water by Briana WeissCome to PLNK with Ceara and Allie Rickard (Episode 96)! Sunday, December 4th at 8:30 AM (STL Location) - sign up here! GIVEAWAY:If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF:HigherDose - Infrared Sauna BlanketAlmond Cow - Plant-Based Milk MakerLunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted BlanketFightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.comSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we have on fitness coach Allie Rickard to talk all things women's health. Allie is a certified instructor in several types of fitness, and has built a career around helping women look and feel their best. One way that women can feel their best is through cycle syncing, something Allie has been practicing for several years now. The term cycle syncing was first introduced by Alisa Vitti, an integrative nutritionist and women’s hormone expert, in her debut book Woman Code published in 2014. The method describes adjusting aspects of your life, such as how you eat and exercise, based on the phases of your menstrual cycle to help correct hormonal imbalances and decrease hormonal symptoms.Allie talks candidly about what she’s learned about cycle syncing, and how she uses it to optimize her mood, energy levels, workout performance, and relationships. We also talk periods, career goals, finding what movement is best for you, whether or not you should become a certified coach, and more. MENTIONS: In The Flo: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your LifeCycle Tracking Apps - Flo & 28 WellnessFlex Discs - Period Disc ProductAllie's Podcast, The UNFLTRD Podcast GIVEAWAY:If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! You’ll be entered into our giveaway as a thank-you. You could win a box of PR goodies (a full-sized YSL perfume, full-sized skincare/beauty products, and more) Reminder to enter before December 31st! SPONSORS - 'ALREADYFRIENDS' FOR $ OFF:HigherDose - Infrared Sauna BlanketAlmond Cow - Plant-Based Milk MakerLunaBlanket.com/AlreadyFriends - Weighted BlanketFightCamp.com/AlreadyFriends - Packages start at $99To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.comSOCIAL LINKS:Allie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allieerickard/Allie’s TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allieerickardAlready Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!To sponsor our show, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy