Ep 266: In this episode, Allison and Ceara reflect on the positive results and opportunities they’ve experienced from putting themselves out there over the last decade. This conversation expands beyond sharing online. There’s many ways to put yourself outside your comfort zone - from sharing a lofty goal with your network to being your authentic self around new people to telling your partner you’re ready for marriage or kids. We give practical tips to get over limiting beliefs so that you can reap the benefits of allowing yourself to be visible and vulnerable.

In the catch up segment, we share highlights of Valentine’s weekend including our date night, Galentine’s gatherings, getting flowers and feeling the love in the air.

This is one of Ceara’s last episodes, with her final episode being next week (episode 267).

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Ep 265: In this episode, Allison and Ceara reflect on lessons, opportunities and experiences from their 20’s. Allison turned 30 last year and Ceara turns 30 next month so we thought it was timely in this ‘February Farewell’ to spend time reminiscing on things we’ve learned - some the hard way, some the easy way.

A few takeaways from Allison include the power of self-discovery tools like astrology, recognizing how others perceive you, prioritizing quality purchases over trendy items, and being fulfilled rather than busy. A few takeaways from Ceara include the benefits of networking, using your time wisely, giving generously, being aware of who you surround yourself with and ensuring that you’re enjoying yourself amongst all life’s responsibilities.

In the catch up segment, Ceara shares about a friend’s birthday gathering and the Super Bowl. Allison gives updates on her recoup week (post visitors) which entailed self-care, appointments, cleaning and pilates.

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Ep 264: In this episode, Ceara shares a big announcement with the community. The news is bittersweet, as it’s celebrating the incredible journey of Already Friends over the last five years, while also ushering in a new era of her career. This episode is part of ‘Farewell February’ with her last episode on the show being February 25th.

Allison shares how she is navigating this news, the uncertainty of the show without Ceara, and possible plans for the future. Together, the girls reminisce on their favorite memories over the last five years of 300+ episodes. Highlights include receiving rewarding feedback from listeners, getting to meet listeners in real life, finding our voices and confidence, the accountability of showing up every week, and the positivity that this community has brought through segments like peak of the week and wwybd.

We also share some bts secrets and tasks that go into having a podcast that people might not know about or consider.

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Ep 261: In this episode, Allison and Ceara discuss habits, mindsets and patterns that they’ve intentionally given up in order to grow personally, professionally, and emotionally. We talk about saying no, letting go of perfectionism, setting firmer boundaries around accessibility, becoming more diligent about time, avoiding victim mentality, stepping away from extremes, and being more authentic in sharing our beliefs openly.

In the catch up segment, Ceara shares about her fitness program, co-working with a friend for accountability, and the beginning plans of her 30th birthday trip. Allison is getting to know baby Hayes, creating fun incentives for her vendors at the shop, and manifesting an office space.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, over-accessible, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel aligned, this episode is an invitation to pause, reassess, and consider what you might need to stop doing in order to level up.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Growth can also come from subtracting, not just addition.
• Victim mentality keeps you stuck.
• Ignore “What-About-Ism” and don’t overexplain yourself.
• Done is better than perfect.
• Time is a very precious resource and should be treated with respect.
• Over-accessibility can lead to burnout and anxiety.
• Charging what you’re worth changes how you feel about yourself.
• You don’t need to be liked by everyone.
• Open-mindedness doesn’t require self-abandonment.

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Ep 260: In this episode, Allison and Ceara share about the importance of reflecting and evaluating on the previous year before jumping into new goals. We highlight our personal desire to find the balance between starting the year in a restful and restorative way, but also setting your north star for the year to capitalize on the new year energy. We share tangible ways you can reflect, organize and plan the upcoming months such as categorizing with the 8 dimensions of wellness or creating a ‘school curriculum.’

In the catch up segment, we both share updates of our Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations. Ceara spent the week in Charlotte with her siblings and parents. They played a lot of games that were a huge hit with the group. Allison’s mom and sister came to The Netherlands so they got to meet baby Hayes.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Slowing down in January is aligned with nature, not a sign of laziness.
• Refining and narrowing down your goals can avoid burnout.
• Reflection before goal-setting creates clarity.
• Starting the year with intention rather than pressure.
• Use frameworks like the 8 dimensions of wellness to evaluate.
• Creating a “personal curriculum” can organize priorities in a fun way.
• Slower pacing often fosters creativity, clarity, and deeper insight.
• Doing less sometimes leads to more.
• The quieter start of the year allows space for emotional processing.

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Ep 259: With the holidays and travel, we’re sharing a replay this week — an episode all about failure, reflection, and learning from your mistakes. Thank you for being here, and we’ll be back next week with something new!

Original Airdate: January 10, 2025 // In this episode, we wanted to share the importance of reflection, analyzing data, shortcomings, failures and mistakes in order to set better, more aligned and more realistic goals in the year ahead. We emphasize how crucial it is to be accountable and honest with ourselves, loved ones and community.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Reflecting on the past year is crucial before setting new goals.
• Acknowledging failures is a necessary part of growth.
• Setting realistic goals can prevent feelings of overwhelm.
• Learning from your own and other’s past experiences.
• Setting realistic goals can lead to more sustainable progress.
• Small wins build confidence and encourage continued effort.
• Listening to one's instincts is vital in decision-making.
• Community feedback is important in shaping future initiatives.

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