We’re back from our 3-month summer break, and honestly, it was exactly what we needed. Alexis is getting real about the rollercoaster of long-distance love and learning to balance independence with leaning on her partner, while Astrid’s summer in Europe was full of big decisions and major self-discovery vibes. We’re talking about the power of pressing pause, reconnecting with our creativity, and the messy, beautiful growth that came with it all—because sometimes you’ve gotta step back to move forward.