don't be a stranger
don't be a stranger
ashley & alyssa
literally, don't be a stranger. come navigate life with us as we throw some shade, laugh way too much, bless you with our chaotic energy, and spill the hot tea on the flippin' sh*t going down in our glorious twenties!! stick around for some pretty legit life advice, self-improvement tips you can actually adopt, and all our raw unfiltered thoughts. with love, ashley & alyssa *** opening track: mellifluous melody by rory fisher closing track: turning times by mona wonderlick
it’s THAT time of the year again (missed us yet? we’re back at it baby!) | ep. 9
dropping a fresh new episode for a fresh new start to a fresh new year! it’s been so long since we last spoke and we thought why not revive this little pet project again to capture core memories and milestones in an audio diary we can always go back to like a worn-out pair of comfy old jeans. and what better way to kick-start everything again with reflections on the past and resolutions for the future. come sit with us x
Feb 8, 2023
59 min
is mbti a scam?? and can we predict compatibility? | ep. 8
why all the hate on mbti? sit with us for a while as our esteemed guest ~tanvi~ exposes our true colors through our mbti, contemplates with us on whether knowing our personality type creates a self-fulfilling prophecy, and um Se Si Fe Fi Fo Fum cognitive stacks (trolololololololoooool tf pls don't unfollow).
Jan 20, 2022
50 min
being part of the “woke crowd”, facing moral burnout, and discovering compassion | ep. 7
let’s be real - it’s hard to be a good person, especially when the world’s practically going to sh*t. is being kind just a naive ideal we can no longer strive towards? this episode, we are joined by a special guest — belle! as we talk echo chambers, moral circles, positions of privilege and our constant oscillation between states of empathy and apathy . not sPicY for a change, but will definitely leave you thinking!!
Sep 5, 2021
49 min
my partner and i are highly emotional - this is how we avoid ugly arguments and other relationship advice *spicy and empowering | ep. 6
folks, we're coming at you with yet another guest episode, featuring jieyi! she lets us in on what it is actually like to be in an emotionally-charged relationship where there is an intimate understanding of the other but also a dangerous potential for explosive fallouts. come join us as we discuss the secret to resolving conflict with your partner (hint: observe, listen and communicate!)
Jul 25, 2021
38 min
losing friendships, ditching some, and being a total tryhard | ep. 5
learn how to be popular from us!!! :-) jk. we talk about the importance of effort and empathy in friendships, setting good expectations, giving benefit of doubt, and well, actually finding legit friends. we'll be sure to set you up for success!!!! p/s no refunds allowed.
Jul 9, 2021
46 min
what does fat-shaming look like in singapore? on body positivity and self-love with our first ever guest!! | ep. 4
we kick off our first ever guest episode with charmaine, where we get real and vulnerable about growing up in a fat-phobic society. listen to us open up about some of the most brutal comments we've ever received, why we don't think body positivity is all that great, and where we are in our journeys right now toward loving and accepting our bodies.
Jun 20, 2021
50 min
ranking friend circles, being flaky, the idea of *besties* and guy vs gal friends!! | ep. 3
this week, we're talking friendships!!!! we're kicking this topic off with the basics, where we share about the frameworks we use to look at friendships in our lives 👯‍♀️, if we still believe in the unicorn BFF concept 🦄, and whether we prefer guy or gal friends 💁🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♂️.
Jun 12, 2021
49 min
daily habits & routines to stay grounded during the pandemic | ep. 2 part two
the real juicy bit where we get down and dirty with the nitty-gritty details of our favorite habits, what worked for us (and what failed), and tips on how you can integrate these into your own lives!
Jun 4, 2021
54 min
daily habits & routines to stay grounded during the pandemic | ep. 2 part one
this time around we bring to you guys a mega-looOoOOng podcast spanning two parts!!! with a newly added gratitude segment, an overly sombre review of our experience launching our very first episode, and the most pertinent thing on our minds right now -- how tf do we develop good habits and routines and not get bogged down by the dystopian world (hello pandemic) we presently inhabit??  feel free to skip to 27:50 where we share about the importance of cultivating good habits, goal-setting to better optimize them, and our go-to morning routines to keep us from losing our shit. :) ps: we will be releasing part 2 next week where we take a deeper dive into our quirkier habits, so stay tuned! 
May 27, 2021
1 hr 28 min
we’re starting a podcast !!! come get to know us~ | ep. 1
we are finally getting down to it!!! today's ep has us engaging in a rather iNtEnsE compliment sesh where we basically profess our undying love for each other :") but also us spilling the tea on our friendship (our biggest fight YET) and why we work as a dream team together! super excited to share our vision for this podcast so just come be high on life with us
May 19, 2021
1 hr 3 min