We all have a version of ourselves that makes us cringe.

In this episode, we’re taking a very honest (and slightly humbling) look back at the phases, habits, and behaviors that now give us the ick — from our “pick-me” era to chaotic situationships, friendship missteps, and the times we pretended we were totally fine when we absolutely were not.

This isn’t about shaming who we used to be — it’s about growth, self-awareness, and being able to laugh at the versions of ourselves who were just figuring it out.

We share real stories, questionable decisions, and the moments that made us realize… yeah, we’ve come a long way.

If you’ve ever looked back and thought “what was I doing?” — this one’s for you.

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Friendships feel easy when you’re younger. You see each other all the time, your lives look similar, and connection happens naturally.

But in adulthood, things shift. People move, build careers, enter relationships, start families, or go in completely different directions. And suddenly, friendships that once felt effortless start to feel… different.

In this episode, we’re talking about what really happens when friends are in different life stages. Can those friendships survive, or is growing apart inevitable?

We open up about our own experiences with friendship breakups, the moments we realized things had changed, and the uncomfortable truth about time, priorities, and effort. Because at some point, “life just got busy” starts to feel like something deeper.

If you’ve ever felt distance in a friendship, questioned where you stand with someone, or wondered if it’s worth trying to hold on, this conversation will resonate.

We live in the era of self-awareness.

We can name our triggers, identify our attachment styles, and trace our reactions back to childhood in real time. But sometimes all that awareness doesn’t make things easier — it makes them heavier.

In this episode, Jessica and Stephanie talk about emotional awareness overload — the experience of understanding exactly why you feel the way you do, but still feeling stuck inside the emotion.

We share personal experiences with overanalyzing dating dynamics, performing emotional growth instead of being honest, and realizing that self-awareness can quietly turn into self-surveillance.

We also talk about:

• the difference between awareness and control

• how social media has turned healing into a performance

• when understanding your patterns actually helps you grow

• when you need to stop analyzing and just live

If you’ve ever thought “I know why I feel this way… so why can’t I stop feeling it?” — this conversation is for you.

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You worked for this life.

The career. The stability. The version of success you were told would feel fulfilling.

So why does it feel so… underwhelming?

In this episode, we’re talking about ambition fatigue. It's that weird, uncomfortable feeling of being “successful” but emotionally exhausted, uninspired, or quietly wondering why nothing feels as exciting as it should.

We get into the guilt of not feeling grateful, the loss of excitement after hitting major milestones, the pressure of always needing to chase the next thing, and the identity crisis that happens when achievement stops feeling like enough.

If you’ve ever thought “I got what I wanted… now what?” this conversation will feel very familiar.

Some grief doesn’t come from something ending. It comes from the lives we thought we’d live.

In this episode, Stephanie and Jessica are talking about narrative-less grief — the quiet kind that shows up when timelines shift, paths change, and versions of life you expected never fully happen.

We share personal experiences of letting go of old timelines, grieving “almost” moments, and learning how to hold gratitude for where we are while still honoring what we thought life might look like.

If you’ve ever felt emotional about a version of life you didn’t get to live, this conversation will make you feel seen.

You are not behind. You are not broken. You are not dramatic. You are human.

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Setting goals shouldn’t make you feel overwhelmed, behind, or burnt out, but for a lot of people, it does.

In this episode of the Sisterhood Tea Party Podcast, we talk about how to set goals in a way that actually works for your personality, your life, and your current season, without toxic productivity or unrealistic pressure.

We cover:

• Why there is no one “right” way to set goals
• Structured goal setting vs. intention-based planning
• Popular goal-setting methods (and who they’re actually for)
• How burnout, perfectionism, and comparison sabotage progress
• Why you need quiet, uninterrupted time to plan your future

Whether you’re a planner who loves structure or someone who prefers themes, vibes, and flexibility, this conversation will help you build a goal-setting system that supports you — not stresses you out.

☕ Plus: an Overrated / Underrated segment on vision boards, habit trackers, January gym memberships, and public accountability posts.

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The holidays are often painted as joyful and magical—but for many of us, they can feel heavy, complicated, or emotionally overwhelming.

In this episode of The Sisterhood Tea Party Podcast, Stephanie and Jessica unpack what it really looks like to heal through the holidays. From navigating loss, breakups, and big life transitions to managing family dynamics and emotional burnout, we talk honestly about why this season can hit harder than expected.

We dive into:

• Why the holidays amplify emotions
• How to set boundaries that actually protect your peace
• Tools to support your mental and emotional health
• Creating new traditions when old ones no longer fit
• Letting go of the pressure to “perform” joy

We also lighten things up with What’s the Ick? — Holiday Edition, reacting to some of the most relatable holiday triggers (yes, including invasive questions and guilt-tripping invites).

Whether you’re grieving, healing, or simply trying to get through this season with grace, this episode is a reminder that you’re allowed to move at your own pace.

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This week, we’re giving our goals a reality check. Not the Instagram version, the real one. We’re looking back at the intentions we set, the goals we actually hit, the ones that shifted, and the ones we didn’t hit at all. No shame. No pressure. Just honesty about what the year tried to teach us.

We talk:

• Paying off debt (the painful but empowering kind)

• Reinventing career paths after a layoff

• Letting go of goals that no longer fit

• Healing, rebuilding confidence, and learning when to rest

• Why missing a goal doesn’t mean failure

If you’ve ever looked at your goal list and thought, “Wow, life definitely had other plans,” this episode will feel like a deep exhale. You’re not behind, you’re becoming.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and celebrate how far you’ve actually come.

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