Hikes, Happy Meals, and the Love Language of Birthdays... Welcome to another episode of Can You Talk. By the end of this one, you’ll walk away with 5 ways to rethink how you show up for someone’s birthday- and your own!

In today’s Small Talk, Marie recaps her annual retreat to the Catskill Mountains, Nadya shares a gratitude journal update, and some thoughts on punchy birthday branding (Spice & Strike, anyone?).

For Big Talk, we ask: How do you celebrate someone in a way that actually feels good to them? Whether it's throwing a party or just ordering takeout, the answer lies in their love language. We talk about why some people dread their birthdays, how past disappointments and discomfort with attention can shape their experience, and what it means to show up in a way that feels most supportive.

We dig into questions like:

• Is it fair to encourage someone to celebrate if they hate their birthday? Do they really hate it or do they just not know how to ask for what they want? How do you celebrate someone who doesn’t like being celebrated especially when you yourself love birthdays? And how can you celebrate yourself with intention on your own special day?

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In this episode’s Small Talk, we’re kicking things off with a quick Love Is Blind France recap, specifically one couple’s clash over money and how financial expectations can quietly (or loudly) shape a relationship. Then, Marie shares her unexpected encounter with none other than Bryan Cranston at the dog park (yes, that Bryan Cranston).

In Big Talk, we dive into the heart of the episode: If a friendship doesn’t last, was it ever real? We unpack the messy emotions, the blurred lines, and the questions that come up when once-close connections fade. Were they ever real or just real for a time?

We also talk about what defines a successful friendship, what counts as a breaking point, how to handle the unraveling, and how to honor a friendship without erasing it even when it doesn’t make it to forever.

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It’s a new season in more ways than one! In this cozy fall kickoff, the ladies reintroduce themselves and their freshly rebranded segments. What you once knew as Manic or Mature Marie/Normal or Neurotic Nadya stories is now being renamed to "Small Talk" and what was once simply the main topic of each episode is now called "Big Talk". Come for the renamed segments, stay for the same crazy energy and stories!

This episode's first "Small Talk" includes: sharing the books and shows they’re loving—like Black Rabbit on Netflix (where are the Jude Law and Jason Bateman fans at?), the Charlie Sheen documentary, Project Runway Season 21 (go, Veejay!), and Love Is Blind France (a testament to how low-key scary and spicy French people are!).

For their "Big Talk", they’re fully embracing cinnamon roll season as they chat about fall scents, farmers markets, and friendship—including the origin story of Marie and Nadya’s friendship, the beginnings of Can You Talk?, how their bond and confidence have evolved, and how they balance it all: life, business, and being besties. Grab something warm and settle in.

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Warning: This episode discusses suicide. (35:18-37:35)

Is it just convenience or are we actually forming emotional bonds with AI? The ladies explore the growing tendency to turn to ChatGPT for emotional support, self-reflection, and even companionship. What does it mean when we feel more heard by an algorithm than by real people? Is this harmless digital comfort, or a deeper sign of disconnection? Let’s talk about loneliness, technology, and the blurry line between convenience and confidant.

Marie and Nadya catch up at the top of the episode over Marie's recent film shoot on a Hamptons beach at 3AM, high school glow-ups and glow-downs, an inspiring Asian-American community event at the Signature Theatre, a lesson on how to respectfully compliment a woman while humbly accepting rejection on these NYC streets, and Nadya's 28-day journal challenge towards a more grateful mindset.

This week's Manic or Mature Marie story is about helping a homeless man and receiving help herself at the end of the day in the middle of a downpour to seeing another recognizable character again, a "Jesus Saves" lady outside Penn station. Is this good karma?

Then they dive into what it means to rely on ChatGPT for validation, comfort, and deep late-night chats. Why does talking to a "nonjudgmental" AI feel... strangely comforting? Is this the future of self-care or are we just avoiding human connection? Why do we open up so easily to a machine? What does this say about our relationships, our mental health and what are the trade-offs? From work conveniences to a rising loneliness epidemic to instant gratification to free accessibility to shocking facts about this developing technology, this episode is a must-listen!

Join our gentle reflection on the role AI plays in our emotional lives. No shame, just honesty. Thanks for talking!

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• The ladies do a deep dive into Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The Highschool Catfish and their relief of not having to grow up with access to the internet and iPhones.

  
  

  This episode's Normal or Neurotic Nadya story is about a Jay Shetty sighting at an Ayurvedic dinner with a friend. What type of celebrities need to be exiting through the back and which ones can just walk straight through the front door?

  
  

  Then, they reflect over Nadya's unmet expectations in her twenties. As she is about to enter her final year of this decade in just a few months, she shares her vulnerable thoughts, fears and desire to have a change of attitude in terms of manifesting and adapting the life she wants. Looking at what is in front of us and not just what's missing, breaking up with a current mindset that's not productive, redefining success and fulfillment and loosely building a new vision are takeaways from this episode one can carry into any stage of life.

  
  

  Marie's Munchies is on Claud- a sleek, stylish restaurant with a shared plates menu, ingredient-focused cooking and a seasonal menu as well as a few fixed favorites. Come for classic, simple sounding dishes that explode with flavor. Visit Penny- their sister restaurant just a floor above. A wonderful raw bar and seafood restaurant.

  
  

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This episode is a love letter to New York City and a re-introduction to 1/2 of the podcast, Marie Dinolan.

The ladies begin with core childhood memories of dancing in the living room and forcing your parents/siblings/neighbours to be your audience, and Nadya's passport photo updates plus a call to action for FaceTune services at the embassy.

Then, this week's Mature or Manic Marie story is short and sweet about enjoying the golden days of the summer.

Marie shares 11 things she's learned from leaving the Philippines and living in New York City for 11 years- from reinventing yourself to working with what you got to having thicker skin, this ep is a celebration of a beautiful city and the life lessons it can teach you that you can take anywhere.

The episode ends with Nadya's Nomnoms on Red Farm, a great restaurant serving innovative Chinese cuisine with playful dimsum, bold flavors and whimsical presentations with locations on the Upper West Side and West Village. Yum!

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Taylor Swift's divorce album, the hilarious clips from Cardi B's trial and men listening to their spleen (gut??) on Love is Blind UK Season 2– enjoy these silly laughs before Marie and Nadya dig deep into today's topic.

This episode's Normal or Neurotic Nadya story is about trying to nail the perfect passport picture. Am I smiling too much? Does my hair look ok? How much make-up can I wear? Can you see my ears? Do I look shiny? Can I call my mom??? Why does it have to be this hard?!?

The "ber" months are officially upon us and the ladies start the last quarter of the year with some honest talks on actionables that work for them in building habits and routines. They also talk about how to stay on track on days of feeling discouraged or inconsistent in their habits and what the importance of discipline is. This episode is your reminder that passion, motivation, routine, discipline and good habits are something we can all start any day of the year. It is up to us to rewire our brains!

The episode ends with Marie's Munchies on seafood towers/platters that include shrimp cocktail, oysters, crab legs, lobster etc. Labor Day may have marked the unofficial end of summer but it's never too late to indulge on fresh seafood!

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On today's episode, Marie's been fighting some flu-like symptoms the last few days but Nadya's becoming a more positive person so it's basically a Freaky Friday situation here on Can You Talk so all is well!

From friendship housekeeping and catchups to laughing gas and wisdom teeth surgery stories to funny birthday cake dedications, the ladies have a great introduction before jumping into the Manic or Mature Marie story about excitedly walking to a callback and getting a mentally unwell person yell unexpected profanities at you. No such thing as a boring Sunday morning in New York City, that's for sure.

Then, the ladies talk about long-distance friendships, the challenges that come with it, the effort it takes to put into communication, the different expectations two people might have, the emotional toll it takes on someone, why these friendships either work or don't work and why some friendships thrive better with space/distance.

Finally, Nadya's Nomnoms is on @thepastaqueen's (Nadia Caterina Munno) cookbook. Come for the pasta love, stay for the a la vodka sauce recipe! Yum!

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