What a year, huh? Katelynn and Alexis discuss and reflect on the year 2020, their mental health transformations, change in opinions and thoughts, rediscovering themselves, thoughts on new year's resolutions and goals, as well as thoughts and storytimes on the holidays. Thank you for being a part of this journey, figuring sh** out along the way. See you all next season on January 20th, 2021.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Nothing like getting hungover on your birthday... right? Katelynn and Alexis discuss their drinking misadventures including first drinking experiences, drinking while studying abroad, Katelynn's wild 21st birthday, change in drinking habits and thoughts on drinking as a whole. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Are long distance relationships worth it? Katelynn and Alexis discuss their experiences and thoughts in long distance relationships in both friendships and dating relationships as well as realities and tips on how to thrive in a long distance relationship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Why are we so obsessed with being "flawless?" Katelynn and Alexis discuss their acne journeys, relationship with makeup growing up, insecurities, society's obsession with the idea of perfection, beauty standards and appearance in the media, as well as how to become comfortable in your own skin and using makeup with positive intention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

What's the rush or need for college anyways? Katelynn and Alexis discuss their thoughts on college as a structure in our society, the education system, pros and cons of going to college, their reasoning behind attending college, the college experience, as well as question the expectations and pressures put on kids straight out of high school. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Breakups are the best thing that ever happened to us. Katelynn and Alexis discuss their breakup and healing process from long-term relationships, including their mental and physical well-being, getting outside of their comfort zone, learning to be present, long-term effects of trauma, moving on, stages of grief as well as advice on how to get through what can be a very tough time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Why does the word "influencer" make me cringe? Katelynn and Alexis discuss the meaning of being an influencer, the disconnect between consumers and influencers, the ethics behind influence, the power and privilege in the influencer industry, flex culture, what really goes on behind the scenes as an influencer and share their take on the "boss babe" phenomenon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Not caring about what other people think is easier said than done… Katelynn and Alexis discuss their personal journeys with confidence from childhood to adulthood, years of people pleasing, how insecurities can turn into a barrier in life as well as how to become your most authentic self through reflecting, inner child healing, shadow work and honoring your own needs first. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Oh to be a 15 year old in high school.... Katelynn and Alexis discuss dating post-breakup, first date storytimes, "things," unrequited love, "guy best friends," how they got into their current serious relationships and advice for taking on the modern dating world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

We are TIRED of answering to everyone else! Katelynn and Alexis discuss why they want to be their own boss including creating their ideal lifestyles, mlm scam storytime and challenges and realities of being your own boss including the tough beginning stages, "the grind," and the personal mental health effects of pursuing entrepreneurship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Sometimes food is not about food at all? Katelynn and Alexis discuss their relationships with food including how it plays a role in their daily lives through feelings of guilt, anger, fear and personal traumas, diet culture, morality attached to food, as well as how to develop a healthy relationship with food the best they can at the moment. Support and Resources: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Katelynn and Alexis discuss anxiety including how it plays a role in their daily lives through breakdowns and panic attacks, their triggers such as guilt, feeling invalidated, and past traumas, as well as practical tips and advice from how they manage their anxiety the best way they can at the moment. Mental Health Support and Resources: www.nimh.nih.gov --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Is there anyway we can opt-out of the “real world?” Katelynn and Alexis discuss the job hunt including storytimes about the worst jobs ever, thoughts on the application process from resumes to interviews, post-college existential crisis, living paycheck to paycheck, entrepreneurship and how to purpose and fulfillment in a job. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Learning to love our bodies is always a work in progress. Katelynn and Alexis discuss body image including their insecurities, hip dips and tummies, numbers, habits, relationships with food, asian culture and how to build a positive, healthy perspective on our beautifully unique bodies. Body Image Support and Resources: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Are we supposed to have everything figured out after our 20s? Katelynn and Alexis discuss “the social timeline,” aka the steps that are "supposed" to be followed after your 20s, including 5 year plans, marriage, babies, work status, COVID-19 and how we challenge the status quo by living by our own personal standards. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Put your f******g phone down!!! But turn on our podcast before you do. Katelynn and Alexis discuss social media and how it affects their lives everyday both positively and negatively including cancel culture, body image, feeling connected and understood, aesthetic, fearing the power of influence for both good or bad, being present, an outlet to express and monetize yourself and living intentionally with what we call, strange and beautiful, social media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Can you tell us how exactly to make friends in our 20s? Katelynn and Alexis discuss what community means, funny and traumatizing storytimes about friendships and communities they have been a part of in the past, loneliness, difficulties making meaningful, deep connections with people, internalized micro-misogyny, what it means to be a true friend and how to build a genuine community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

Can we escape "the grind" work ethic? Katelynn and Alexis discuss what "the grind" means, how this way of living affects their daily life including burnout, fear of being left behind, misunderstanding by the people closest to you and figuring out if it is even possible to escape "the grind" through healthy practices such as reflecting and prioritizing your mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

What's more romantic than your "first love?" Right...? Katelynn and Alexis spill the tea on their past relationships including toxic habits, emotional storytimes, personal growth and healing through very similar, but different experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message

What the hell does independence even mean? Katelynn and Alexis discuss the expectations surrounding independence, college, the rush to be “on your own” and reflect on how they found their own meaning of independence through very different experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lessthanideal20s/message