it’s no secret that everyone is applying for jobs but nobody’s hearing back… even the job market is ghosting us. in this episode, we get into the current school-to-work crisis, how our friends are dealing with it, and how we’ve been navigating it ourselves—kayla recently graduating debt-free from USC (thank you financial aid) and gael dropping out to take an ... Show More
Sep 19
the reality of leaving home for the first time
we have officially moved to new york!!! and with this big move, came a mix of emotions—excitement for what’s ahead, and reflection on what we're leaving behind. though we're risking a lot with this move, we talk about not letting fear, guilt, and anxiety overwhelm us because #yol ... Show More
30m 36s
Sep 12
crumbl cookies vs ozempic & why we hate soft clubbing
we discovered something very empowering this episode, and that is painting our faces as clowns. something about it made us feel invincible and intimidating muahahah. but in our clown getup, we got to chatting about gael's worst fear (eating a dozen crumble cookies), the ozempic b ... Show More
41m 48s
Nov 2024
The Journey Home and Finding Yourself Along the Way
It’s an exciting week this week as Rachel shares some pretty big news. She has (re)launched her website (rachelbrathen.com), and with it, a retreat happening in the north of Sweden in March. Back to work and finally feeling creative again, Rachel shares the entire rollercoaster j ... Show More
54m 59s
Jul 16
We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it | Nora McInerny (re-release)
In a talk that's by turns heartbreaking and hilarious, writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to something that will, let's face it, affect us all, is as liberating as it is gut-wrenching. Most powerfully, she en ... Show More
16m 34s
Jul 2021
56. If It Doesn’t Challenge, It Doesn’t Change You: Exit Comfort Zone
The comfort zone – where things are easy and involve zero risk – is really an illusion of happiness, for real joy comes from pushing ourselves to explore our true, full potential. Join Michael and Monica as they share tips and tools for pushing through the limitations of our comf ... Show More
42m 17s
Oct 2024
Solidarity is Love
adrienne and AUTUMN reunite to kick off Season 8 and it feels so good. They discuss caterpillar to butterfly transformation, AUTUMN’s performance residency, dojo shit, opportunities to opt-out of making a choice or having an opinion, feeling sad, Palestine, weighing which loss gi ... Show More
49m 11s
Sep 2024
Ep. 258 - Scared of being alone after 28 years of marriage
After 28 years of marriage, Keisha was scared to be alone. She had always had her husband there to make joint decisions, to fall back on, and confide in. She was absolutely devastated when he had chosen to leave right as they were about to become empty nesters. Fast forward to to ... Show More
19m 44s
Sep 2024
Ep. 257 - Reduce fear through learning after a breakup
In this episode, we tackle the paralyzing fear that holds you back from making progress. Whether it's fear of grief, the unknown, or new challenges after a breakup, we explore how understanding the basics and mechanics of what scares you can reduce that fear just enough to take t ... Show More
8m 10s
Jun 2025
Why We Are Saying Goodbye: Our Final Girl Code Episode
It is with full hearts (and a few tears) that we share our final episode of Girl Code. After five years of weekly chats, life updates and navigating every season together, we are pressing pause on the pod as we step into exciting new chapters. In this reflective episode, we look ... Show More
29m 29s