In this podcast, the hosts recap their personal lives, pop culture moments, and the snackhead community. They share highlights and lowlights, discuss important celebrity breakups, and reflect on their friendship. They also talk about a mind-blowing tarot reading, dating experiences, and changes in their audience's lives. Other topics include crying on voice memos, experiences with Hinge dating app, personal and professional highlights, and reflections on the past year. They discuss menstrual side effects, slowing down and prioritizing quality of life, and 2023 pop culture moments. The importance of making decisions and taking control is also emphasized.
Personal growth through embracing change and exploring different aspects of oneself.
Prioritizing happiness and making choices that align with personal values.
The importance of a strong support system and uplifting friendships.
Embracing change and deviating from original plans can lead to unexpected happiness and personal growth.
Deep dives
Reflecting on Personal Growth
Throughout the year, I experienced significant personal growth, including moving from Atlanta to New York and then to LA. I overcame the fear of leaving my comfort zone and realized that my identity isn't solely tied to a specific city. This transformation has allowed me to embrace new experiences and explore different aspects of myself.
The Importance of Prioritizing Happiness
I learned the importance of prioritizing my own happiness and making choices that align with my values. This included making the decision to get off birth control and prioritize my well-being. It was a transformative experience that allowed me to connect with myself on a deeper level and make choices that truly reflect my desires and needs.
The Power of Building Strong Relationships
This year, my friendship with my podcast co-host grew stronger as we navigated major life changes together, like moving cities and making major career decisions. We supported each other and uplifted one another, reminding me of the importance of having a strong support system in life.
Embracing Change and Finding Happiness in Unexpected Places
I learned the value of embracing change and not being afraid to deviate from my original plans. Moving to a new city and experiencing different environments opened my eyes to new possibilities and brought me unexpected happiness. It reminded me that life doesn't always turn out the way we expect, but it can lead to incredible opportunities and personal growth.
The Importance of Letting Go and Not Holding onto Control
One of the main lessons discussed in the podcast is the importance of letting go and not trying to control everything. The speaker emphasizes that there are certain things that are beyond our control, and it is crucial to accept this and move on. By learning to let go, we can experience more freedom and peace in our lives.
The Value of Having Supportive and Genuine Friendships
Another key point highlighted in the podcast is the significance of having supportive and genuine friendships. The speaker emphasizes the positive impact that close friends can have on our lives, especially girlfriends. They discuss the joy and support that these friendships bring, and emphasize that it is never too late to make new meaningful connections.
Embracing Change and Taking Risks
The podcast stresses the importance of embracing change and taking risks in life. The speaker shares their own experiences of making significant changes, such as moving to a new place, and encourage listeners to not let fear hold them back. They emphasize that even though change can be scary, it often leads to personal growth and new opportunities.
In true GGE tradition, we are recapping the year in our personal lives, pop culture, breakups, and the snackhead community! We chat about our highlights and lowlights, what we learned professionally, our feelings about living in LA one year later, and how our friendship has changed. Ashley plays mind-blowing snippets from a tarot reading about her relationship, and Rayna shares the main takeaway from her dating life this year. We break down the most important celebrity breakups and the best pop culture moments of the year, AND we’re sharing the biggest changes our audience made in their lives. Enjoy!
