Take it Home
A cozy, candid podcast hosted by two NYC roommates with big dreams, figuring life out one honest conversation at a time. We dive into the beautiful mess of being a 20-something woman navigating life, love, career, and everything in between. Whether it's a chat about moving to a new city, dating disasters, or taking a solo trip across the world, we're here to laugh, cry, and grow right alongside you. Each episode is an invitation to a cozy night in our apartment- complete with real talk, a signature drink of the week, and a "take home" moment to leave you feeling lifted, inspired, and a little less alone. You've just found your new best friends!
Episodes
53 episodes
One Year of Take it Home: "Welcome To Our Birthday Party!"
Happy birthday, Take It Home! 🎂This week we're celebrating one whole year of conversations, laughter, unexpected tangents, and building something that has become so much more meaningful than we ever imagined. We spend the episode reflect...
Getting Out of a Funk: "What is Worcestershire Sauce?"
Some episodes have a theme... and this is not one of them. This week we're bouncing between high school acting class tongue twisters, our favorite ways to pull ourselves out of a funk, a weird game of "Who's Most Likely To," and an import...
Embracing Boredom: "When Are You Complacent Vs. Content?"
In a world where we're constantly chasing the next dopamine hit, what if boredom isn't something to avoid, but something to embrace?This week, we're unpacking the value of slowing down and honoring the ordinary. We talk about why n...
Sincerely Insincere: "Why Are So Many Men Like This?"
This week, we're diving deep into this season of Love Island and unpacking the behavior of some of the men that has everyone talking. From poor communication to blatant disrespect, we're asking the question: Why does this pattern feel ...
Catching Up, Love Island, & Our Search History: "What Are Sticks?"
After some time apart, we're using this episode as an excuse to catch up and talk about random stuff! Today, we're a bit all over the place, but we hope you still love us! Sip of the week: Curious Elixirs Sumptuous Syrah <...
Life as an Empath: "My Mom's Shoes Are Making Me Sad"
Why are mom's shoes making me so sad? In this episode we talk about the bizarre experience of going through life as a highly sensitive person. We chat about why being highly sensitive gets a bad reputation, why we always end up feeling...
Perfectionism: "It's Never Finished"
This week we're talking about perfectionism. The pressure to get everything just right and the toll that can take on our lives. One of us has been feeling especially stuck in this cycle lately, so we dive into how perfectionism shows up in our ...
Summer Fridays: "Don't Overwork Yourselves!"
Summer Fridays aren't just for the office.This week we're talking about how to make the most of your time outside of work, and why summer is the perfect season to start. When the days feel longer and the energy feels lighter, it's import...
Summer Nostalgia: "I Just Think About Grass"
In this episode, we're taking a trip back to the summers of the early 2000s and reminiscing about the sights, sounds, and simple joys that defined those long, carefree days. From riding bikes, to neighborhood adventures, pool days, and backyard...
Mental Health Awareness: "I Was Scaring My Friends"
In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we are opening up about our personal journeys, how our understanding of mental health has evolved overtime, and the ways healing can change as we grow and learn more about ourselves.We also talk...
Mistakes We Made In Our 20s: "I Need Medical Attention!"
Everybody makes mistakes...everybody has those days. This week we're reflecting on our first decade of adulthood and unpacking the mistakes we made and learned from. While we have no regrets, this episode is a declaration of behaviors we will n...
Craving a Shake Up: With Brandon Halvorsen
This week we're joined by an old friend, Brandon Halvorsen. We share a conversation about the strange ache for change, even when life looks good on paper. We talk about feeling called to another coast, outgrowing old versions of home, and learn...
#SkinnyTok: "I Was Constantly Looking in The Mirror"
This week we're discussing the viral #SkinnyTok trend circulating through social media. When did the pendulum swing from body positivity back to body shaming, and why have we normalized correlating thinness with health?Buckle in as we br...
Doing, Moving & Grooving: With Sarah Park
This week, we’re joined by the doer of all things-Sarah Park! Settle in for a cozy, inspiring conversation on reclaiming your time and designing a life that feels meaningful and energizing.How do you make your 9–5 the least interesting p...
The Road Trip of a Lifetime: "What's the Opposite of Steep?"
In honor of Earth Day, we're taking you back on a journey through our 2020 cross country road trip. With life on pause during the pandemic, we decided to travel coast to coast (and back) in a Jeep Wrangler with two of our friends from college.&...
Relationship OCD & Healing Wounds: "I Can't Sleep Because of Steve"
With our busy schedules and various side quests, us roommates needed time to catch up. This week we're doing just that! No topic, no guided conversation, just a genuine roomie check in.Sip of the Week: Orange Creamsicle-ade
The Artist's Way: "It's More Than a Book"
This week, we're doing a deep dive into Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way," a popular 12-week self-help book, first published in 1992, that guides readers through a spiritual path to recover and unlock their creativity through exercises and too...
Spring Cleaning: "You Will Feel Lighter"
Spring is here! Which means it’s time to clear out the clutter, inside and out.In this episode, we’re diving into spring cleaning in every sense of the word. Not just organizing your space, but taking a deeper look at what you’ve been ca...
My Life Before the Walter Boys: With Jaylan Evans
This week, we’re catching up with our friend Jaylan Evans, who you may recognize as Skylar Summerhill on Netflix's My Life with the Walter Boys. It’s been a minute since we’ve seen him! He's been busy off filming, and this conversation feels li...
Lucky Girl Syndrome: "Good Will Come Back To You"
What does it actually mean to be a lucky girl?In this episode, we dive into the idea of Lucky Girl Syndrome. The belief that things always seem to work out for you. But is luck something that just happens… or is it something you create?<...
What Women Carry: "That's The Life of a F*cking Woman, Buddy!"
In this Women’s Month special, the conversation took us somewhere we didn’t expect. What started as a discussion about womanhood turned into one of our most vulnerable episodes yet.We share personal stories about the realities many women...
Birthday Depression: "I'm Turning 28...That's Almost 30!"
This episode drops on Marisa's birthday… and we’re talking about birthday depression. Why does one single day have so much power over us? Why do we feel so much pressure to make it unforgettable? In this episode, we unpack the weight birthdays ...
Parasocial Relationships: "They Don't Know You Exist"
Be honest ...who are you a little too invested in?This week we’re talking parasocial relationships: the fine line between harmless admiration and… let’s say, concerning attachment. Social media has made access to celebrities and influenc...
Niche Things We Hate: "What Happened to You as a Child in McDonald's?"
A few weeks ago we celebrated the oddly specific things that bring us joy… and this week? We’re flipping the script.In this follow-up to our Niche Things We Love episode, we’re diving into the tiny, irrational, hyper-specific things that...
Love Languages: "I Saw This Muffin and I Thought of You"
It’s our Valentine’s Day special, and we’re diving headfirst into the five love languages. In this episode, we break down each love language, what it really looks like in real life, and how learning them has helped us better understand ourselve...
