39. Not for Toe Sucking + Can Men and Women Be Friends
Sep 7, 2023
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The podcast delves into the debate on whether men and women can be friends, sharing personal experiences. They discuss finding inspiration, frustrations with gym etiquette, and a personalized sweatshirt. They explore moon cycles and irregular periods, analyze body types, and talk about foot kibble and toe sucking.
Platonic friendships between men and women can provide valuable perspectives and insights.
Embracing moments of solitude and reflection can lead to self-discovery and personal growth.
Starting a creative project without a fully formed plan can lead to success and evolution over time.
Deep dives
Spotify for Podcasters: An Easy Platform for Podcast Creation and Monetization
Spotify for Podcasters is a user-friendly platform that allows creators to easily create and monetize podcasts. It offers a website and app that can be downloaded on mobile devices, providing a variety of features and functionalities. Users can record podcasts directly on the platform, add ads to generate income, and even create video podcasts. The best part? It's free and accessible to everyone.
Can Men and Women Be Friends? Exploring Different Perspectives
The podcast hosts engage in a playful debate about whether men and women can be friends without any romantic or sexual feelings involved. They share personal experiences and perspectives on the topic. While acknowledging that friendships between men and women may have different dynamics compared to same-sex friendships, they highlight the value of having platonic friendships and gaining different perspectives from friends of the opposite sex. They also discuss the movie 'When Harry Met Sally' and its exploration of this question.
Navigating Changes in Relationship Status and Finding Comfort in Solitude
The podcast hosts share personal reflections on being in a relationship after being single and independent for a long time. They discuss the challenges and adjustments that come with these changes, especially in terms of personal identity and alone time. The podcast episode also highlights the importance of embracing moments of stillness and reflection, allowing oneself to be alone with their thoughts and emotions. The hosts inspire listeners to find comfort and value in these moments of solitude, using it as an opportunity for self-discovery and growth.
The importance of starting without a grand idea
The podcast episode highlights the significance of starting creative projects without the pressure of having a grand idea or a fully formed plan. It emphasizes that many successful creators and content producers have evolved their work over time, often starting with a simple concept and allowing it to develop naturally. The episode encourages individuals to take action and start creating, even if they haven't fully defined their brand or mission.
Gym etiquette and frustrations
The podcast episode touches on the topic of gym etiquette and the frustration caused by individuals not putting their weights back after using a machine. The hosts express their annoyance at the lack of consideration and selfishness displayed by people who leave the gym equipment in a disorganized state. They discuss the impact of this behavior on others and share their own experiences of sustaining injuries while attempting to clean up after someone else's mess.
The mood is malaise as Jess and Caroline mosey into a conversation about platonic male/female friendship that they certainly weren't prepared to tackle. Similarly, Jess wasn't prepared to start vlogging this week, though she definitely tried after feeling so inspired by Caroline's recent YouTube video. The compliments lead to an existential question: What do you wish you were appreciated for more often?
Caroline does NOT appreciate gym bros who don't put back their weights. At least she has a new NFE sweatshirt to comfort her. Do y'all want merch? Also have y'all heard of the moon? It apparently is full at the end of every month and also menstruation is hard.
Romantic body types don't make sense but lush yin somehow does. Hands can be hot and there are give or take eight different kinds of feet. Just because we know this doesn't mean we want our toes sucked, and oh also Caroline is still haunted but that doesn't mean you need to DM Jess.
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This episode was edited by none other than our prince, Abi Newhouse. DM her for your audio editing needs!
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DISCLAIMER: All opinions are our own. We are not therapists or health professionals, or professional of any kind, really. Please see your own professional or counselor for professional support. Do your research and be safe!
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