Are We Close Enough for This?

Abby & Steph

Are We Close Enough for This? is a lifestyle comedy podcast hosted by two unlikely besties who shouldn't work on paper, but absolutely do. Separated by 15 years, one of us is navigating single life in her 30s. The other can’t remember her single life and is navigating her late 40s with many questions and fewer hormones. Turns out we are close enough for this. No edits. Nothing's off limits. We talk real life, love, aging, messy opinions, and all the stuff our mothers hoped we would never say out loud...

  1. Apr 30 ·  Bonus

    The Vault Sessions | I Do… Not Anymore

    Do you really want to know where Steph was April 29th?... She was at the courthouse getting a divorce! And now, one year later, she’s finally ready to open up and talk about one of the most defining seasons of her life. SURPRISE BESTIES! We’re back with our second bonus episode! In this episode, Steph shares her personal experience with divorce - from what led up to it and how the decision was made, to what the process actually looked like and everything she felt (and didn’t expect to feel) along the way.  It’s honest, a little messy, occasionally funny, and ultimately her personal experience about what it looks like to make the, kind of scary, decision to choose yourself and the life you want to live and start over in your 30’s. Grab a drink. Get cozy. It’s time to chat… A note from Steph… If you’ve ever gone through or are currently going through a breakup, questioned what it really is YOU yourself want in your life, or had to go against the “norm” and make a scary, life changing decision and basically start over - this one’s for you. While I’m sharing my experience with divorce in this episode, there’s a bigger, deeper meaning here. A broader message. And it’s that you need to choose YOU. This isn’t just about divorce. This is about life. Go apply for that dream job that seems completely out of reach. Start that business you've been dreaming of. Book the trip, or at least start saving and planning, for the dream vacation you’ve been wanting to take. Make the move you’ve been dreaming of for years. Whatever it is that you’ve been wanting to do in your life… honor it and go for it. If you take anything away from this episode, let it be this - whether you need the reminder, need permission or are looking for a sign… You only get one life to live. Live it BIG and live it for you! With love, Steph @itssteph.333

    54 min

  2. Apr 29

    Relationships on the Radar

    This week’s episode is brought to you by a real-time, active tornado warning. And honestly… that kind of feels on brand for this because we’re talking all things relationships! We’re kicking things off with some bestie catch-up and reality TV talk. We get into the latest Bravo-verse drama and talk about these very common, real life dating scenarios. We break down how the situations were actually handled by the cast members, share our opinions (and no, we don’t agree on everything!), and talk about what we would do in these situations. We then not only get into our personal experiences with relationships and dating, we also answer some of your questions that were sent in! We share the good, the bad and everything in between… you know, nothing is off limits here! Take shelter and keep one eye on the radar besties… it’s time to twist things up! JOIN THE CHAT! >> Make sure you’re following us on our social media pages so you don’t miss your chance to send in specific, topic related questions each week! You can also send us an email or slide into our DMs and send us all your burning questions, "taboo" topics you want to hear about, or even the things you might be afraid to bring up with your besties but want to know more about! Nothing's off limits! Instagram: @arewecloseenoughthepod TikTok: @arewecloseenoughthepod Threads: @arewecloseenoughthepod  Email: arewecloseenoughpod@gmail.com Loving the conversations?! Don’t forget to share the show with your besties and subscribe so you never miss a thing!

    1h 22m

  3. Apr 15

    A Lot Going On At The Moment…

    Our favorite astrologer, Marci of Starlight Astrology, is back with us this week and there's a LOT going on astrologically right now so we're breaking it all down for you! We start things off by having Marci answer some listener questions. We cover the topics of free will in astrology, religion and astrology, the planetary returns and the houses. Then we get into Aries season and the current astrology. When we say there’s a lot going on at the moment… we mean it! This is an especially big week because there’s an astrological event happening that hasn’t happened since 1821!! Plus, there’s a new moon this Friday, April 17th! This new moon in Aries is an important one so of course we break it all down for you. SPOILER ALERT: Get ready to make a vision board or write out some intentions... or what the heck, just do both! We talk about why Friday is the day to do it and share some tips on what to do - and what not to do. If you’ve been listening to our past episodes with Marci, you know they’ve gotten pretty deep, and some have even left us feeling a little weary of what’s to come. Thankfully, this one has us feeling a little lighter and more excited as we get into the details of Taurus season, which starts this Sunday the 19th, and what we should all expect with that. To keep the fun going, we wrap this chat up by having Marci give us a rapid fire run-through of the things she loves about each of the individual signs! The planets have entered the group chat, and it’s time you did too… DON’T FORGET! Marci will be a regular guest with us each month as the signs change! If you have questions you want her to answer on one of our upcoming episodes, send them to us! Nothing's off limits! Email: arewecloseenoughpod@gmail.com Instagram: @arewecloseenoughthepod TikTok: @arewecloseenoughthepod Learn more about Marci and all the services she offers at the link below and schedule your own, fully personalized monthly or annual forecast!  https://www.starlightastrology.net/services

    1h 4m

  4. Apr 8

    It Always Comes Back To This...

    Somehow… no matter where we start, it always comes back to this… In this episode, we’re doing what we do best - catching up with some unfiltered bestie girl chat that takes all the turns. From the latest in reality TV (because, hello…duh) to sharing funny, slightly chaotic recent happenings in our lives, this episode is equal parts relatable and unhinged. We also take a minute to get a little raw and real - talking about what it actually feels like to be proud of yourself. The reflection, the wins, the growth and hard work it took to get you there. The uncomfortable feelings that come with the proud feeling, and learning how to acknowledge and celebrate it instead of brushing past it and ignoring it. It’s random, it’s honest, it’s funny, and it circles back in the most “of course they’re talking about this again” kind of way.  Just two besties, a bunch of random tangents, and our most talked about topic… Ready For It? JOIN THE CHAT! Send us an email or slide into our DMs on Instagram and send us all your burning questions, "taboo" topics you want to hear about, or even the things you might be afraid to bring up but want to know more about! Nothing's off limits! Instagram: @arewecloseenoughthepod TikTok: @arewecloseenoughthepod Email: arewecloseenoughpod@gmail.com Loving the conversations?! Don’t forget to share the show with your besties and subscribe so you never miss a thing!

    1h 4m

  5. Apr 1

    Shopping Sprees and Reality Tea

    We’re back after a week off and we’re catching up on evvvveeerrrryyyyything. From the return of baseball season (let the Cardinals and Royals I-70 Showdown begin!) to our personal shopping habits and experiences, back to a full on reality tv deep dive, it’s a chaotic, laugh-filled catch-up you won’t want to miss. We get into the real details of our shopping habits and preferences - In-person or online? Coupons or full price? Stick to a list or impulse buys? Plus, we share some of our recent shopping experiences and even talk about some of our latest (big ticket) purchases. And of course, it wouldn’t be a bestie catch-up if we didn’t wrap it all up with some much needed reality TV talk! We get into the latest from Hulu and the Bravo universe (and HELLO… there’s a lot going on at the moment!), talk about the shows we’re loving, the shows we’re losing interest in and everything in-between. *Note: For those of you in the Bravo universe, we feel it’s important to mention that this episode was recorded Monday, March 30th… before the joint statement was made by West and Amanda. If you know, you know…  It’s part life updates, part shopping confessionals and part reality TV deep dive… ya know - exactly what you’d expect from an unfiltered bestie chat! YOU CAN JOIN THE CHAT TOO! Send us an email or slide into our DMs on Instagram and send us all your burning questions, reality tv opinions, "taboo" topics you want to hear about, or even the things you might be afraid to bring up but want to know more about! Nothing's off limits! Instagram: @arewecloseenoughthepod TikTok: @arewecloseenoughthepod Email: arewecloseenoughpod@gmail.com Loving the conversations?! Don’t forget to share the show with your friends and subscribe so you never miss a thing!

    1h 9m

  6. Mar 20

    The Farmer and The Monk

    Our favorite astrologer, Marci of Starlight Astrology, is back with us this week to welcome in Aries season! (get your calendars ready… she drops some important, upcoming dates you’ll want to watch and be excited for!) But before that, things get deep as we talk about our past lives…. Marci introduces us to past lives and what exactly that means and looks like from an astrological perspective. We look into both of our birth charts and talk about the things that were brought with us when we came into this life. Not only do we discuss the wounds and gifts we brought, we also get into the things we each are here to lean into and the things we’re here to let go of. Buckle up besties! It’s time to get deep… Learn more about Marci and all the services she offers at the link below and schedule your own birth chart reading to learn about your past life!  https://www.starlightastrology.net/ DON’T FORGET! Marci will be a regular guest with us each month as the signs change! We'd love to have you join in our future conversations! Send us an email at arewecloseenoughpod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @arewecloseenoughthepod and send us all your burning astrology questions! Nothing's off limits! *Towards the end of this episode, Marci mentions a contact she has for anyone interested in doing a past life regression where you get into more of the details of who you were, how you showed up and getting deeper into some of these other details. Here’s that contact: Alex Negrete, Past-Life Regression Therapist https://alexnegrete.com/?utm_source=gbp&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp

    1h 12m

  7. Mar 11

    Bestie Banter and Athletic Delusions

    Your besties are back and we’re kicking off this episode the only way we know how… with a little bestie catch-up session. As usual, we came with absolutely no game plan but had no problem at all finding things to talk about and stories to share… Steph has recently stepped into her sports girl era, but in case you didn’t know - she’s always fully believed that she herself is a natural born athlete. From soccer, baseball, football, golf, volleyball, ice skating and even curling… we talk about different playing positions, ideal game settings, dream match-ups, and we even decide we should start our own sports challenge to really put her to the test. Of course, no episode would be complete without a few random tangents, what we’re now calling “rabbit thoughts” — including childhood memories, Abby’s squirrel update, the great debate that we will never agree on - grilling vs. BBQ, and yes… somehow even a loofah makes its way into the conversation. JOIN THE CHAT! Send us an email or slide into our DMs on Instagram and send us all your burning questions, "taboo" topics you want to hear about, or even the things you might be afraid to bring up but want to know more about! Nothing's off limits! Instagram: @arewecloseenoughthepod TikTok: @arewecloseenoughthepod Email: arewecloseenoughpod@gmail.com Loving the conversations?! Don’t forget to share the show with your friends and subscribe so you never miss a thing!

    1h 13m

  8. Mar 6 ·  Bonus

    The Vault Sessions | ICMM: Living Life Unpaused

    Surprise! This is our first bonus episode and we're doing things a little different and going deep. Instead of our usual format, Abby shares the story behind ICMM — I Can Manage Myself and a realization that changed how she looks at life. So often we focus on one big area we’re trying to fix or achieve - a job, a relationship, starting a family, the thing we believe will finally make everything click. Without realizing it, we end up putting the rest of our life on pause while we wait. This episode explores what happens when you stop waiting for that one thing and start living fully again, one small step at a time. Because sometimes the most powerful shift is realizing you can manage yourself. We’d love to hear from you. Join the conversation and tell us: what’s one area of your life you realized you’d accidentally put on pause — and what’s one small thing you’re doing to unpause it? Send us an email arewecloseenoughpod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @arewecloseenoughthepod

    43 min
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Are We Close Enough for This? is a lifestyle comedy podcast hosted by two unlikely besties who shouldn't work on paper, but absolutely do. Separated by 15 years, one of us is navigating single life in her 30s. The other can’t remember her single life and is navigating her late 40s with many questions and fewer hormones. Turns out we are close enough for this. No edits. Nothing's off limits. We talk real life, love, aging, messy opinions, and all the stuff our mothers hoped we would never say out loud...

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