In this heartfelt episode, Allison closes the Already Friends chapter after a beautiful 5+ year journey with our community. Before recording, she invited listeners to say goodbye to this podcast by submitting a thoughtful message. She reads some of the entries on the show so everyone can grieve this bittersweet ending together.

In this solo episode, Allison answers listener’s submitted questions about trying to make time for everything, managing fluctuating income, navigating differing friendship communication styles, staying consistent with personal and brand aesthetics, and creating new routines in motherhood to remain balanced.

When Ceara announced she was leaving, Allison needed to decide if she would continue Already Friends as a solo host or step away as well. After taking a two month break to sit with the choice, Allison decided she will also be stepping back from this podcast. In this episode, Allison keeps things positive and fun by sharing what she’s been up to the last two months! She took a birth integration trip to Tulum and she visited family in Omaha. She’s enjoying being out of the early postpartum trenches and having more ability to do self-care, creative projects, workouts, and day trips around The Netherlands.

This episode is a special one in many ways. It’s our final catch up, peak of the week and Q&A together. 

Allison and Ceara reflect on the positive results and opportunities they’ve experienced from putting themselves out there over the last decade. This conversation expands beyond sharing online. There’s many ways to put yourself outside your comfort zone - from sharing a lofty goal with your network to being your authentic self around new people to telling your partner you’re ready for marriage or kids.

Allison and Ceara reflect on lessons, opportunities and experiences from their 20’s. Allison turned 30 last year and Ceara turns 30 next month so we thought it was timely in this ‘February Farewell’ to spend time reminiscing on things we’ve learned - some the hard way, some the easy way. 

Ceara shares a big announcement with the community. The news is bittersweet, as it’s celebrating the incredible journey of Already Friends over the last five years, while also ushering in a new era of her career. This episode is part of ‘Farewell February’ with her last episode on the show being February 25th. 

Allison and Ceara answer listener submitted questions. You can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme.

Allison and Ceara reflect on healthy and productive habits they’ve been doing over the years that they plan to continue. We share examples across all the wellness dimensions from nutrition to cleaning to movement to daily coffees. 

Allison and Ceara discuss habits, mindsets and patterns that they’ve intentionally given up in order to grow personally, professionally, and emotionally. We talk about saying no, letting go of perfectionism, setting firmer boundaries around accessibility, becoming more diligent about time, avoiding victim mentality, stepping away from extremes, and being more authentic in sharing our beliefs openly. 

Allison and Ceara share about the importance of reflecting and evaluating on the previous year before jumping into new goals. We highlight our personal desire to find the balance between starting the year in a restful and restorative way, but also setting your north star for the year to capitalize on the new year energy.

Allison shares her birth story with baby Hayes who arrived earthside on Sunday December 14th at 11:21pm in Haarlem, Netherlands. She had originally planned for a home birth but had to transfer to the hospital’s care due to going to 42 weeks. She candidly shares how she had to continuously alter her birth plan to ensure a safe and healthy arrival. 

Ceara sits down with her longtime friend and marketing expert Bea Doheny, for a fun and super eye-opening conversation about the current marketing landscape, trends we’re noticing, and how to think like a marketer.

 In this solo episode, Allison encourages listeners to explore their own relationships with alcohol by offering insights, personal reflection questions and strategies for mindful consumption. She shares some highs and lows of her journey with alcohol over the last 15 years.

WWYBD (what would your bestie do) is where we answer listener-submitted questions.

Allison and Ceara share recent life updates. Ceara is preparing for a four part back to back trip, both work and pleasure. She will be going to the Dominican Republic for a hotel collaboration, then she’s off to Saudi Arabia for a production, then a short solo trip in Qatar, and finally visiting her brother in Thailand.

Allison and Ceara discuss the essential steps to take when considering a move, emphasizing the importance of identifying personal preferences and lifestyle goals. We frequently get asked questions about where to move and how to find the courage to try  a new place, so we decided to dedicate an entire episode to the topic. 

Allison and Ceara discuss various strategies for increasing productivity at home, especially during the colder months. We share tips for managing time effectively, the importance of creating designated spaces for different activities, and personal examples. We also touch on redefining productivity, managing screen time, and exploring hobbies to enhance well-being and creativity.

WWYBD (what would your bestie do) is where we answer listener-submitted questions. We answer questions about lifestyle choices that go against social norms, particularly regarding relationships, engagements, marriage, babies, and life stages. We also touch work-place boundaries, such as keeping drinking separate. 

Allison and Ceara reflect on their own long-term relationships and how they’ve been able to keep the spark alive through all of life’s peaks and valleys. We give our opinions on why we think distance happens in relationships, how to identify if a spark is worth rekindling, or if it’s time to go separate ways. We also share a ton of tangible tips to keep your relationship joy filled, love filled, exciting and inspiring.

Allison and Ceara discuss the challenges of navigating phone boundaries, social media addiction, AI content creators, the unrealistic expectations of communication in a digital age, and the anxiety caused by being “watched” in public spaces. The conversation emphasizes the importance of finding joy in everyday life and introduces the concept of a dopamine menu, “hanging up the phone” and app blockers to help listeners engage in more fulfilling activities.

Allison and Ceara discuss their favorite affordable health and wellness items. We include a range of items from beauty, to eco-friendly home products, to oral hygiene, and items that support a good night’s sleep. We also share our honest thoughts about the toxic ingredients in many big name brands and products to steer away from. 

Allison and Ceara reflect on the changing season, as fall invites in the energy of release. We encourage listeners to embrace the natural ebb and flow of life, as the only thing forever constant, is change. 

WWYBD (what would your bestie do) is where we answer listener-submitted questions. We talk about the complexities of wedding planning in a way that avoids drama, the opportunity of going back to pursue higher education when you’re age 30+, and explore tips for creating a cozy home environment.

Allison and Ceara talk about a trend on social media that’s all about creating your “personal curriculum” to follow your curiosity, tap into your inner child and romanticize learning after graduation. Developing your own class schedule should be fun and attainable because as the teacher, you can take this any direction that inspires or enriches you whether that’s hobbies, art, music, financials, literature, wellness, business, fitness, history or anything in-between.