Wilted Violets

Autumn Stewart
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Welcome to Wilted Violets—the podcast where we navigate adulthood one wilted violet and shiny pearl at a time. Hosted by Autumn & Hailey, each week we unpack life's little inconveniences, celebrate the wins, share our current obsessions, and have the kinds of conversations that usually start with, "Have you ever noticed...?" From social etiquette and relationships to pop culture, restaurants, nostalgia, and the everyday chaos of being an adult, nothing is off the table. We don't have all the answers—we're just documenting the journey with a healthy dose of dry humor. Because life isn't always blooming...but it's usually a good story. 🎙️ New episodes every Friday.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 6 - He's a 10, but...

    He’s a 10… but he wants to split the check. He’s a 10… but he follows 4,000 women on Instagram. Suddenly, the math gets complicated. This week, we’re putting dating icks, questionable behavior, and extremely specific dealbreakers on trial. We’re debating what’s an actual red flag, what’s just a personal preference, and which offenses can take a perfectly good 10 straight to a 2. Naturally, we don’t agree on everything — including the very important matter of going Dutch on a first date. Play along, defend your worst takes, and remember: attraction is temporary, but the ick is remarkably resilient.

  2. Aug 21

    Ep. 5 - Comfort Viewing Club: Nancy Meyer's "The Parent Trap"

    Introducing the Comfort Viewing Club — our excuse to revisit the movies and shows we’ve watched enough times to quote against our will, and discuss whether they still deserve permanent residence in our emotional support rotation. First up: The Parent Trap. We’re heading back to Camp Walden to talk separated twins, wildly questionable parenting decisions, Meredith Blake’s complicated legacy, Elizabeth James’ unattainable London life, and why Martin is quite literally the ideal hype man to have in your corner. Grab your Oreos and peanut butter and join us for a very serious discussion of a deeply unserious amount of nostalgia.

  3. Aug 14

    Ep. 4 - Great Expectations: Bride v. Bridesmaid

    Weddings have a funny way of bringing out the best in people… and occasionally the absolute worst. This week, Autumn & Hailey are taking on Bride vs. Bridesmaid and the great expectations that come with being part of a wedding. From $2,000 bachelorette trips and bridesmaids behaving badly to questionable requests in the name of “the wedding aesthetic,” we’re breaking down some messy wedding scenarios and deciding who’s actually asking too much. Plus, our weekly Wilted Violets, Shiny Pearls, current obsessions, and a few wedding traditions we’re officially ready to deadhead. Because you may only get married once—but the group chat screenshots are forever.

  4. Aug 7

    Ep. 3 - Suggested For You

    At some point, self-improvement started looking suspiciously like buying things for a version of ourselves that doesn’t actually exist. This week, we’re talking about the “better me” trap—chasing trends, aesthetics, hobbies, routines, and entire personalities because the internet convinced us they might finally turn us into that girl. We get into the things we’ve bought for our fantasy selves, when inspiration turns into comparison, and how to tell whether you’re actually growing or just recreating someone else’s life. Because maybe becoming your best self isn’t about adding more to the cart. Maybe it’s about figuring out what you actually like when nobody else is watching.

  5. Jul 31

    Ep. 2 - Friends in Low Places

    Not every friendship deserves a lifetime pass. This week Autumn and Hailey get into the friendships that looked good on paper but never quite felt healthy — and the guilt that comes with realizing you might just be the one always reaching out. They walk through eight hard truths about adult friendship, including why "they're nice" isn't the bar, why loyalty doesn't mean tolerating disrespect forever, and why the healthiest friendships are honestly a little boring — no cryptic Instagram stories, no keeping score, just consistency. Plus: the difference between venting and making gossip your whole personality, why not everyone earns front-row seats to your life, and a rapid-fire round of Green Flag or Red Flag that gets a little too personal. Being discerning isn't the same thing as being judgmental. Your circle is allowed to get smaller.

  6. Jul 24

    Ep. 1 - Growing Pains

    Nobody hands you a manual when you turn 18. You just start making it up as you go and hope no one notices. This week Autumn and Hailey get into the skills adulthood quietly expects you to have — budgeting, reading contracts, negotiating a salary, not letting a car repair ruin your week — and the much weirder skill nobody talks about: knowing how to exist around other humans. Turns out being socially competent isn't a personality trait. It's a skill. Which means it can be learned — or in our case, learned the hard way, in real time, occasionally in front of witnesses. In this episode: The adult skills no one actually teaches youWhy "social competence" might be the real gap, not money managementA stat that'll make you side-eye everyone at the grocery storeThe small habits that instantly make someone seem more put-togetherA debate on RSVPs, hostess gifts, and whether calling someone is dead Pull up a chair. This one's a little too relatable.

  • 6 Episodes

About

Welcome to Wilted Violets—the podcast where we navigate adulthood one wilted violet and shiny pearl at a time. Hosted by Autumn & Hailey, each week we unpack life's little inconveniences, celebrate the wins, share our current obsessions, and have the kinds of conversations that usually start with, "Have you ever noticed...?" From social etiquette and relationships to pop culture, restaurants, nostalgia, and the everyday chaos of being an adult, nothing is off the table. We don't have all the answers—we're just documenting the journey with a healthy dose of dry humor. Because life isn't always blooming...but it's usually a good story. 🎙️ New episodes every Friday.

Information

  • Creator
    Autumn Stewart
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Autumn Stewart