Already Friends Allison Wetig and Ceara Kirkpatrick

178: In the spirit of slowing down after a crazy month of May, the girls are leaning back into their favorite wellness practices, habits and routines. Allison shares how she is using the time in Tulum to focus on her regulating her nervous system. Ceara is at home this week, preparing for her upcoming trip to California. 
We cover topics such as fasting, the benefits of combining breath work cold therapy, the importance of high protein intake, the 30-30-30 method, after dinner sunset walks, sweating and getting a good night's sleep. We touch on having a curious and open mind about trying new things to see what resonates and what doesn’t in each changing season of life. 

MENTIONS: 
Holistika Retreat Hotel in Tulum
Wim Hof Guided Breathwork on YouTube
House Sitters Website
More Info About 30-30-30 Method

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177: In the catch-up segment, listeners get a full long update on the girls' lives. 
We get to hear all about Ceara’s wedding in Charleston. She shares some non-traditional / less common decisions they made such as a welcome party to greet guests before the wedding, an extended cocktail transition after the ceremony, not doing speeches during dinner, a flashlight paparazzi exit and late-night takeaway pizzas for guests.
Allison is in Tulum for a few weeks. Even though getting to Mexico required enduring multiple flight cancellations and lost luggage, she is still happy to be there to relax, have quiet time, prioritize movement, eat healthy and sleep. 
Then we get into the 'Opinionated AF' part of the episode. This is a new monthly segment where we share our opinions on the internet's opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or a little controversial.
As a reminder, it’s not that serious, we’re just here to laugh and have fun conversations with our internet friends to switch up from our aspirational and wellness content. It’s all about balance!

Opinionated Videos Featured: 
Happy Birthday Forever
https://www.tiktok.com/@aapmich/video/7361186014272032042?_t=8myWO4yst2t&_r=1Chipotle Ceo Responds About Portions
https://www.tiktok.com/@fortune/video/7374898437222862126?_t=8mvI5DjTHot&_r=1Daddy Academy Changing the Dating Scene
https://www.tiktok.com/@thedaddyacademyAre Hot People Haters?
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRK97Gt8/ Looks Matter
https://www.tiktok.com/@quanmillzbooks/video/7375272956865350943?_t=8mvICfKwBm3&_r=1
Ceara's Charleston Wedding Vendors (IG @'s)
Venue @duneswestgolfandriverclubPhotographer @madisonclaire.coContent Creator @dreamy_contentVideographer @jcorecreativePlanning & Design @cardinaleventscarolinasBeauty @galyagornishka @galyama_teamFloral Design @roadsidebloomsDJ @bunndjchsRentals @curatedeventscharlestonRentals @thefrencheclecticDecor @tableofcontentsncLinens @stradleydavidsonStationary @mintedDress Boutique @lovergirlbridal
To hear the full wedding rundown, listen to the bonus episode on our Patreon. 

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Ep 176: It’s the last Friday of the month, so that means a ‘What Would Your Bestie Do?” question and answer episode. Our listeners send in anonymous questions and we candidly answer. 
In the catch up segment, Allison shares her recent updates and coast to coast travels (even Peaches tagged along). The last week included a road-trip along the Pacific Coast Highway and staying at a cute hotel on her bucket-list. Then she cheered on her partner at his CrossFit competition. And of course, finishing out the weekend in Charleston for Ceara’s wedding, which listeners will get to hear about next week!  
For this episode of WWYBD, Allison discusses relationship dynamics, boundaries, and self-reflection. 

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
I keep repeating the same dating experiences. How can I figure out where these patterns come from and how to fix them? I looked through my boyfriend’s texts and found something that is making me question our future together. Should I stay with him?Any advice for getting through heartbreak? Another girl called my husband her “comfort person” and I think she wanted to sabotage our wedding. Do I ghost her or confront her?
Allison covers topics related to infidelity, boundaries in relationships, ethical non-monogamy, taking breaks to gain clarity and navigating difficult friendships. She also talks about the concept of codependency and the importance of prioritizing one's relationship with oneself. The advice given reflects a non-traditional perspective, encouraging open communication and exploration of different dynamics that meet the needs of all individuals involved.

MENTIONS:
Book Rec - The Ethical Slut
Hotel in Oceanside - The Green Room Hotel
Lemon 8 Post - “Is this okay or cheating?” 
Lemon 8 Post - Signs of Co-dependency Part 1
Lemon 8 Post - Signs of Co-dependency Part 2

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Ep 175: In our catch up segment, we bond over shared crazy schedules. Ceara is in the final preparation stage for her upcoming wedding (this Sunday May 26th!) in Charleston. She just got back from a work trip with Visit California, so we get to hear a little about some of the experiences like visiting the Winchester Mystery House and hanging out at a llama farm. 

Allison is in the process of closing down her current Airbnb and moving out of her apartment. She also shares a personal relationship update that involved hugs, tears and an amazing date night. 

With summer just around the corner, we are currently in the process of planning trips ourselves so we thought it would be fun to share our favorite summer travel destinations with listeners and some places that are on our current bucketlist. 

MENTIONS: 
Winchester Mystery House in San Jose - Website
The Green Room Hotel in Oceanside - Website

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Ep 174: This episode is part 2 of a mini-series with Faith Mabry. She is the owner of second-hand designer + vintage store Revive in Haarlem, The Netherlands! Allison and Faith originally connected over their mutual love for second-hand fashion and both own second-hand stores, and we’re lucky to have Faith on this week to share her expertise with entrepreneurship, circular fashion, marketing, running a business abroad, mental health while working for yourself and more! 
Faith's shop, Revive, is a secondhand designer boutique. She has a brick and mortar store and does e-commerce. Her mission is to create a welcoming space for the local community, to REVIVE the life of previously loved fashion and provide clothes for everybody regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or lifestyle. Kudos if you wish Faith a happy one year of Revive as of May 15th ;)

TAKEAWAYS:
Circular fashion is a growing trend in the fashion industryStarting a small business can be challenging and lonelyFinding a work-life balance is crucial for entrepreneursHustle culture is not sustainable in the long runBeing a small business owner comes with its own set of challengesBuilding a brand strategy and understanding your target market are crucial for successCommunity support and word-of-mouth promotion are essential for small businessesBeing flexible and adaptable is important in entrepreneurshipCreating a sustainable and inclusive shopping experienceListening and being there for others is what makes a good friend
If you are interested in hearing how Faith was able to not just move abroad, but open a business in a foreign country, check out last week’s episode (part 1) where she shares information about visas, language barriers and expat life!

MENTIONS:
Faith Mabry Personal Instagram
Faith’s Shop - Revive Instagram, TikTok, Website

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Ep 173: Allison interviews her friend Faith Mabry who she met on a trip to The Netherlands last fall. The two crossed paths at Faith’s second-hand designer store and immediately hit it off. They ended up going to dinner the next night and Allison stayed at Faith’s for a week in her spare bedroom. 
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about moving abroad, making friends in a new city and how to take the leap so we thought it would be perfect to have Faith come on the show as she has been living abroad for almost a decade now!
Faith shares her experience growing up in California and how her love for music inspired her to travel and attend various festivals. The venues, fashion and festival goers helped broaden her perspective which made her want to travel more. When the opportunity to study abroad in Europe in 2015 was presented, she jumped at it and has been living abroad since!
Faith shares her love story of meeting her husband in Amsterdam, living in Australia and The Netherlands. While living abroad is a beautiful life-changing experience, we keep it real by discussing the challenges, including letting go of your old life and building a new one, not being able to come home for every family emergency and more.

TAKEAWAYS:
Moving abroad can be a challenging but rewarding experienceLanguage barriers can be overcome with time and effortIntegrating into a new community requires openness and willingness to learnHobbies and interests can shape our experiences and help us connectBeing vulnerable can lead to unexpected love stories.Moving to a new country requires effort to integrate and learn the languageInviting people is key to building connections in a new placeMaking friends with locals can be challenging as they are settled in their livesEstablishing a home and roots in a new country takes time and investmentMaintaining relationships with people back home can be challengingLiving abroad means letting go of the old life and building a new one
MENTIONS:
Faith Mabry Personal Instagram
Faith’s Shop - Revive Instagram, TikTok
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