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Allison Wetig and Ceara Kirkpatrick

a podcast for friends, by friends. listen weekly as besties-turned-co-hosts allison and ceara talk everything from self-help, their lives and careers, relationships, and more. new episodes every friday, so sit back and relax, because we’re already friends here! follow along on social @werealreadyfriends - for business inquiries, email werealreadyfriends@gmail.com read less
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What’s Currently Inspiring Us: People, Places, and Things
3d ago
What’s Currently Inspiring Us: People, Places, and Things
In this episode, the girls are together in person so listener’s get a solid catch up segment about Ceara’s upcoming road trip and Allison’s second hand shop. Then we dive into sharing about the people, places, and things that are currently lighting up our inner essence, fueling our creativity and encouraging us to romanticize everyday.{People } As two gals who spend a lot of time plugged into social media - we can't help but be inspired by the go-getter influencers with their entrepreneurial spirit, drive, and determination who motivates us to dream big and chase our own aspirations. {Places} Ceara is fully immersed in her travel era (even more than usual), exploring new destinations and embracing the excitement of spontaneous trips. On the other hand, Allison is finding inspiration in her local community and the unsung heroes that make little errands more enjoyable —the local banker who knows her name, the barista who makes her favorite iced matcha latte and the postal worker who is always reliable. She is discovering that there's so much to love right at home. Together, these experiences remind us of the magic that can be found in both the thrill of adventure and the comfort of familiar surroundings.{Things} Ask yourself what is inspiring you—even little objects around your house. Take silk eye masks, for example—they're not just for better sleep; they add a touch of luxury. Taking the time to craft your morning coffee by grinding the beans so you aren’t tempted to look at your phone first thing. And let's not forget the Peloton app, which hypes you up while you’re running to motivate you to push your limit?! So fun. These everyday items remind us to prioritize self-care and embracing objects and activities that bring joy.MENTIONS: Allie Rickard of The UNFLTRD Podcast Allie's Episode on Already Friends Podcast Funny AI TikTok Ceara Mentioned Emma Leger@KaylenDoesStuff on TiktokJessie YoungAshtyn BodensteinerVelcro Silk Eye MaskPeloton AppSmashbox PrimerElectric Gooseneck Kettle 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! 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.SOCIAL 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
What’s Currently Inspiring Us: People, Places, and Things
3d ago
What’s Currently Inspiring Us: People, Places, and Things
In this episode, the girls are together in person so listener’s get a solid catch up segment about Ceara’s upcoming road trip and Allison’s second hand shop. Then we dive into sharing about the people, places, and things that are currently lighting up our inner essence, fueling our creativity and encouraging us to romanticize everyday.{People } As two gals who spend a lot of time plugged into social media - we can't help but be inspired by the go-getter influencers with their entrepreneurial spirit, drive, and determination who motivates us to dream big and chase our own aspirations. {Places} Ceara is fully immersed in her travel era (even more than usual), exploring new destinations and embracing the excitement of spontaneous trips. On the other hand, Allison is finding inspiration in her local community and the unsung heroes that make little errands more enjoyable —the local banker who knows her name, the barista who makes her favorite iced matcha latte and the postal worker who is always reliable. She is discovering that there's so much to love right at home. Together, these experiences remind us of the magic that can be found in both the thrill of adventure and the comfort of familiar surroundings.{Things} Ask yourself what is inspiring you—even little objects around your house. Take silk eye masks, for example—they're not just for better sleep; they add a touch of luxury. Taking the time to craft your morning coffee by grinding the beans so you aren’t tempted to look at your phone first thing. And let's not forget the Peloton app, which hypes you up while you’re running to motivate you to push your limit?! So fun. These everyday items remind us to prioritize self-care and embracing objects and activities that bring joy.MENTIONS: Allie Rickard of The UNFLTRD Podcast Allie's Episode on Already Friends Podcast Funny AI TikTok Ceara Mentioned Emma Leger@KaylenDoesStuff on TiktokJessie YoungAshtyn BodensteinerVelcro Silk Eye MaskPeloton AppSmashbox PrimerElectric Gooseneck Kettle 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! 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.SOCIAL 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
WWYBD: Job Hunting, Backpacking and Journaling
May 26 2023
WWYBD: Job Hunting, Backpacking and Journaling
In this episode, we are together in person! Ceara is in Omaha for the week so the girls are hanging out, getting work done and meeting up with other friends. We answer listener’s questions about discouraging job hunts, how much to prepare for a long backpacking trip and our favorite methods for journaling and organization.WWYBD is our recurring monthly advice segment, ‘What would your bestie do?’ Submit your questions via our website anytime. Submissions are always anonymous.MENTIONS:Cute Ashland Bakery - Fariner Kaylen Does Stuff - TikTokWithin Journal from Tiana Gidley CreativePapier Custom JournalsAllison Amazon StorefrontCeara Amazon StorefrontConnor's Fave Protein - NakedAllison's Fave Proteins - Morlife & Sprout Living EpicSPONSORS + 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.SOCIAL 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
An Honest Conversation About Drinking Pt. 3: Discussing Alcohol Neutrality
May 19 2023
An Honest Conversation About Drinking Pt. 3: Discussing Alcohol Neutrality
With Allison’s two year (alcohol) sober-versary coming up, we were candidly talking about alcohol and society’s focus on alcohol at so many events, holidays and special occasions. With the growing sober-curious movement, we’re finally seeing more people openly speak up about their relationships with alcohol, which we think is really encouraging for people who need to hear those messages. The flip side is that we’ve noticed a divide occurring between ‘drinkers’ and ‘non-drinkers.’ We’ve both been at events on nights where we chose not to drink and were questioned “why aren’t you drinking?” so we’re sure this happens with others as well! It can be uncomfortable if it’s not the appropriate and safe setting to share your story whether that’s as simple as wanting to drive home, get up early the next day, pregnant or abuse - it’s a personal choice.  It got us thinking how our society always wants there to be ‘two sides’ and how you’re supposed to choose a side. We see this with politics, gender identity and so many other avenues. We hope by facilitating this conversation about ‘alcohol neutrality’ that it can help bridge a gap between people so we can all coexist and do what works best for each of us individually. MENTIONS:Episode #29 - An Honest Conversation About Drinking Part 1 Episode #81 - An Honest Conversation About Drinking Part 2Omaha Zoo - New ElephantsAllison’s Airbnb is Live! - ViewSah D’Simone - Celebrate vs Coping Lauren Elizabeth has an awesome YouTube video and podcast about her sober journeyBOOKS:Quit Like A Woman by Holly WhitakerThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine GrayWe Are The Luckiest by Laura McKowenSPONSORS + 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.SOCIAL 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
How Our Core Values Can Lead To Conflict In Our Most Valuable Relationships
May 12 2023
How Our Core Values Can Lead To Conflict In Our Most Valuable Relationships
Allison and Ceara get real about how our core values can sometimes get in the way of understanding others, and why acknowledging these differences is key to avoiding conflict. We discuss the importance of taking time to self-reflect on our own role in a situation, acknowledging the other person’s intentions and seeing things from both people's perspectives. Life happens and there are going to be times when we upset others or others upset us so we wanted to candidly talk about giving others grace, the value of good communication, and how avoiding small issues can help us avoid unnecessary drama, big fights and maybe even breakups!.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! 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 monthPranamat: Pranamat is an acupressure mat that helps relieve various types of pain. Use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a 10% discount on all sets!SOCIAL 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
WWYBD?! The Real BFF Talk You’ve Been Craving with Life Lessons and Advice
May 5 2023
WWYBD?! The Real BFF Talk You’ve Been Craving with Life Lessons and Advice
In this episode, we catch up on our personal lives and share some exciting updates. Allison has finally taken up boxing after being interested in it for quite some time and her Airbnb unit is coming along - hopefully launching soon, so stay tuned for details on that! Ceara recently went on a brand trip to Branson and brought her friend Hannia. They had a fun time embracing what Ceara is officially coining as ‘Camp Tourism.’ As this is a WWYBD episode, we also answer a few listener-submitted questions related to career struggles and the pressure of comparing oneself to their partner. We also discuss the societal pressure of keeping up with the Joneses / social media culture. Finally, we reflect on the lessons that life has been teaching us and how we can apply them to our own journeys - specifically on the topics of imposter syndrome and healing from past wounds. 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! 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 monthPranamat: Pranamat is an acupressure mat that helps relieve various types of pain. Use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a 10% discount on all sets!SOCIAL 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
Plants and Self-Care: How Caring for Plants Can Reduce Stress, Increase Joy and Improve Our Health
Apr 28 2023
Plants and Self-Care: How Caring for Plants Can Reduce Stress, Increase Joy and Improve Our Health
Plant care is self-care. That’s Maria Failla of the Growing Joy with Plants Podcast’s motto.Maria Failla has built an entire career and podcast community around the practice and belief that plants are good for us physically, mentally, and spiritually. Maria is a New York-based “plant killer turned happy plant lady” on a mission to make the world a kinder and greener place by helping everyone successfully care for houseplants. A former Broadway performer, Maria now uses her voice to help her community of thousands of “plant friends” care for plants successfully, grow their indoor jungles, and cultivate more joy in their lives through the Growing Joy with Plants Podcast and her debut book “Growing Joy: The Plant Lover’s Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants). Plants, and the lessons that have come from caring for them, have been the single most impactful wellness tool in Maria’s life, and she hopes Growing Joy helps empower others to experience the incredible shifts that come from reconnecting with nature. 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! 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 monthPranamat: Pranamat is an acupressure mat that helps relieve various types of pain. Use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a 10% discount on all sets!MENTIONS:Growing Joy: The Plant Lover’s Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)Growing Joy with Plants - The Podcast Plant Personality QuizMaria’s Socials: Instagram, TikTok Gift Idea: Growing Joy Book + Philodendron PlantSOCIAL 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
Creating An Eco-Friendly Brand with Jennifer Vinje, the Founder of Anueva Jewelry
Apr 21 2023
Creating An Eco-Friendly Brand with Jennifer Vinje, the Founder of Anueva Jewelry
In the spirit of Earth Day weekend, we wanted to celebrate by sharing ways to incorporate sustainable practices into our daily lives and by interviewing someone who has been creating waves in the world of eco-friendly entrepreneurship. Lucky for us, the founder of Anueva Jewelry, was able to come on our show and share her journey! Anueva Jewelry is all about sustainability, ethics, and timeless beauty rolled into one. They create fine jewelry that is nature and antique-inspired, using ethical gems and recycled gold. As they say on their website, ‘anueva is made for mermaids and mountaineers.’ Her pieces are not only incredibly beautiful, but they also tell a story of conscious consumerism and responsible sourcing. A purchase that you can feel good about is always a win!During our conversation, Jennifer Vinje shares how Anueva went from a small etsy shop to a large online business - and all the advice that came during that growth period. We talk about pivoting in your business and career, building a reliable team, scaling at a sustainable rate, making relations within your industry, setting boundaries early on and the importance of building your business around your life (not your life around your work). If you’re passionate about travel, nature, mindful consumption and entrepreneurship - then this episode will be right up your alley. We are honored to have had the opportunity to sit down with Jennifer today and hear her words of wisdom. If you’re in the market for an engagement ring or special-occasion jewelry piece, definitely keep Anueva in mind. MENTIONS: Anueva Jewelry - WebsiteAnueva Jewelry - InstagramAllison Zero Waste Shopping - TikTok 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! 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 monthPranamat: Pranamat is an acupressure mat that helps relieve various types of pain. Use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a 10% discount on all sets!SOCIAL 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
How the ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series’ Changed Our Lives
Apr 14 2023
How the ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series’ Changed Our Lives
This is the TLDL (too long didn’t listen) summary of what we learned from our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series’ that kicked off in January. We interviewed experts in the fields of emotional, occupational, spiritual, social, physical/nutritional, environmental, financial and intellectual wellness. These were truly life-changing conversations that we are so grateful to have experienced. The information in these episodes can be incredibly impactful to one’s personal growth journey. It was an honor for us to share it with you!In this episode, we recap the general gist of what each episode entailed, what resonated with us the most, ‘AHA’ moments and key takeaways that we want to continue incorporating in our lives. We hope you enjoyed this series to start off 2023 and that some of the concepts, ideas and talks will stick with you into the future. This certainly isn’t the end of our wellness conversations, so if you did enjoy it, stick around! We already have our wheels turning on additional topics, projects and more. Subscribe to our email newsletter on our website to stay in the loop. Special thank you to our guests - Tiana Gidley, Ashley Stahl, Dheandra Nicolette, Dr. Chelsea Shields, Iliriana Balaj, Sydney Adams, Terri Cummings, Erin Confortini and Dr. Saundra Shillingstad. Be sure to follow their channels if you enjoyed their content!MENTIONS:Loneliness And Finding A Third Place Episode #77SPONSORS + 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 monthPranamat: Pranamat is an acupressure mat that helps relieve various types of pain. Use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a 10% discount on all sets!SOCIAL 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
Intellectual Wellness, Mindset and Self-Awareness w/ Dr. Saundra Shillingstad
Apr 7 2023
Intellectual Wellness, Mindset and Self-Awareness w/ Dr. Saundra Shillingstad
Continuing with our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ we are joined today by Allison's mom who is a professor in the College of Education. We dive into our 8th and final dimension - Intellectual Wellness. Dr. Saundra Shillingstad believes that good intellectual wellness means the cognitive capacity to show up in the world as your authentic self.Saundra grew up in a household that encouraged creativity, curiosity and self-exploration. This support fostered a healthy home environment that allowed her to feel safe to be herself and do what she loved.On her lifelong pursuit of diverse real-world experiences and knowledge acquisition, Saundra has discovered many tools over the years that help keep her in a stable mindset. She shares her journey from living in a state of chaos to creating a life of peace, love and contribution.We talk about being present and pursuing your own path. Through our conversation, we realize how vital maintaining intellectual wellness is to the building the vibrant, healthy, balanced life of your dreams.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! 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 monthPranamat: Pranamat is an acupressure mat that helps relieve various types of pain. Use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a 10% discount on all sets!SOCIAL 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
WWYBD?! Advice Segment: Sober-Curiosity, Balancing Social-Lives, Career Shifts and More
Mar 31 2023
WWYBD?! Advice Segment: Sober-Curiosity, Balancing Social-Lives, Career Shifts and More
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 that helps relieve various types of pain. Use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a 10% discount on all sets!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
How To Improve Your Financial Wellness with Erin Confortini
Mar 24 2023
How To Improve Your Financial Wellness with Erin Confortini
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
Sydney Adams’ Tips for Physical Wellness: Movement, Meals and Morning Routines
Mar 17 2023
Sydney Adams’ Tips for Physical Wellness: Movement, Meals and Morning Routines
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
How to Make Your Home Feel Good and Holistic Interior Design w/ Terri Cumming
Mar 10 2023
How to Make Your Home Feel Good and Holistic Interior Design w/ Terri Cumming
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
Low-Tox Living, Eating Real Foods and Nutritional Wellness w/ Live Healthillie
Mar 3 2023
Low-Tox Living, Eating Real Foods and Nutritional Wellness w/ Live Healthillie
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
WWYBD?! Outgrowing Friendships, Self-Care, How to Stick to Your Goals and More
Feb 24 2023
WWYBD?! Outgrowing Friendships, Self-Care, How to Stick to Your Goals and More
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
How To Start A Podcast: Everything We’ve Learned After 100+ Episodes
Feb 17 2023
How To Start A Podcast: Everything We’ve Learned After 100+ Episodes
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
How to Develop Deep, Authentic Friendships, Red Flags in Community and The Five Friends You Need with Dr. Chelsea Shields (Part 2)
Feb 10 2023
How to Develop Deep, Authentic Friendships, Red Flags in Community and The Five Friends You Need with Dr. Chelsea Shields (Part 2)
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
Social Wellness, Belonging and Building A Social Safety Net with Dr. Chelsea Shields (Part 1)
Feb 3 2023
Social Wellness, Belonging and Building A Social Safety Net with Dr. Chelsea Shields (Part 1)
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
Spirituality, Manifestation, and Intuition with Dheandra of Manifest Daily
Jan 27 2023
Spirituality, Manifestation, and Intuition with Dheandra of Manifest Daily
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
Career Advice: How To Change Careers, Networking, and Burnout with Ashley Stahl
Jan 20 2023
Career Advice: How To Change Careers, Networking, and Burnout with Ashley Stahl
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