
We take a turn for the tough topic! Steph and Bri talk about their different religious upbringings and the relationship they each have with religion today. TW: it's a tough conversation and we discuss topics that may be triggering to some folks. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode:
Target Room Essentials
Hallmark
TJ Maxx
Countryside Mall
Starbucks
Rick Steve's Europe
Somebody Feed Phil
Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker
May 21, 2024
51 min

What's it like for Steph and Bri when they go to try new things? Do they suffer from fear and analysis paralysis, or do they jump right in? Find out how these very different besties tackle the novel and the unknown!
In this episode:
Candle Pour St. Pete
Mezzo Market
Threshers baseball
The Tortured Poets Department
Bri's Patio Set
May 14, 2024
47 min

Today's episode features a very special guest: Steph and Bri's bestie, Lynn! Lynn is a beautiful example of an Enneagram 3.
In This Episode:
40 Days on Being a 3 by Sean Palmer
The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Armchair Expert Podcast
Crunch Fitness
Apr 30, 2024
1 hr 3 min

A fun little research episode awaits! Bri and Steph discuss what they (and the Internet) think the Enneagram types are for the characters on some of their favorite TV shows!
In this episode:
Brooklyn 99
Parks and Recreation
The Office
Schitt's Creek
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Apr 16, 2024
57 min

On today's episode, Steph and Bri discuss their reading habits and give book recommendations. It's basically a mini book club meeting - be sure to pull up your Goodreads!
In this episode:
Lisa Unger
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Jojo Moyes
Kristin Hannah
Agatha Christie
The Sound of Gravel: A Memoir by Ruth Wariner
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson
Tombolo Books
The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
You, With a View by Jessica Joyce
Apr 2, 2024
54 min

The woman, the myth, the legend: Stephany's mom, Laurie is here to round our our March mini series on our Moms! We learn all about Laurie's personality, and we ask her about being Stephany's mom throughout the years. Who knows - maybe another cute mother-daughter game will be played!
In this episode:
Swingers Mini Golf
The Popcast
Bones
Eurovision
Dadi Freyr
The Orpheum
Mar 19, 2024
51 min

In this very special mini-series for the month of March, Steph and Bri interview their moms!
In part one we interview Janet, Bri's mom. See just how similar (and how different) Bri and her mom are, and see who wins Steph's very tricky newlywed game!
In this episode:
Steph's blog post about her reading chair
Young Sheldon
Mar 5, 2024
52 min

It's time for Steph and Bri to do another Superficial Deep Dive, this time into attachment styles! The dynamic duo discusses the four attachment styles and get vulnerable about their personal attachment styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Gideon's Bakehouse
American Legion Safety Harbor
The Women by Kristin Hannah
SOURCES:
Here Is How to Identify Your Attachment Style (Psych Central)
Attachment Styles & Their Role in Relationships (The Attachment Project)
Follow us on Instagram! We're @TheFriendshipParadox.
Feb 20, 2024
54 min

Our first interview in our Interview With an Enneagram series is the sweet and fabulous Mikaela, our best friend and Type 1 role model.
In this episode:
Noble Crust
The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile
The Honest Enneagram by Sarajane Case
The Traitors on Peacock
Feb 6, 2024
1 hr 15 min

Stephany and Briana share details about their hobbies! No surprises here - half of their hobbies are shared, while the other half are wildly different! Learn how our personalities help propel us toward our hobbies of choice (and maybe get inspiration for yourself)!
MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:
5 Key Differences Between Hobbies and Interests (Indeed)
How to Find a Hobby (LA Times)
Stephany's Blog
Happy Color
Stuff You Should Know
My Favorite Murder
Theater Strike Force
Spitfire Comedy
The Box Theater
West Coast Players
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
Goosebumps (2023) on Hulu
Follow us on Instagram! We're @TheFriendshipParadox
Jan 23, 2024
55 min
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