Episodes
Carly and Ilana chat about the self-care trends they love, hate, and would never try. They share how influencers really feel about the products they promote, the pressure to be "that girl" and why they'll never have 5-9 before 9-5 (and why you don't have to either). PS we lost the video for a bit! Sorry about that! Learn how we went from anxious AF to finding our husbands in our guide on The Leap ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ or at ⁠theleap.co/creator/itslifeinprogres⁠ Follow us @itslifeinprogress...
Published 05/08/24
Published 05/08/24
MRS. CARLY FIDERER AND HER HUSBAND are giving us the exclusive on their wedding weekend! Carly and Jason share everything about their big day from nerves, regrets, and disasters to favorite moments, happy tears shed, and memories they’ll never forget. They give us the tea on how wedding planning brought them together, what their first few days as husband and wife have been like, and what’s next for them as newlyweds.  Learn how we went from anxious AF to finding our husbands in our guide on...
Published 05/01/24
Carly and Ilana break down their top tips for actually enjoying dating! They reveal shocking facts about the history of dating, discuss mindset shifts that will make a huge impact, and share actionable advice you can take to add fun back into your dating life. Check out the full guide on The Leap ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ or at theleap.co/creator/itslifeinprogres Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok ⁠Email us at [email protected] with any topic suggestions or burning questions...
Published 04/24/24
Carly and Ilana are diving deep into Carly's life today in preparation for her wedding this weekend! She shares what moments of her wedding she's most excited for and she opens up about her LA era, how she really felt about losing her job at Lox Club, if she ever wishes she was still pursuing acting, and so much more. Check out the full guide on The Leap ⁠here⁠ or at theleap.co/creator/itslifeinprogres Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok ⁠Email us at...
Published 04/17/24
Carly and Ilana break down the biggest mistakes they made when they were single. They wish they could go back in time and give themselves this advice, but they can't, so they're hoping they can spare you from making some of the mistakes they did. Check out their full guide on The Leap here or at theleap.co/creator/itslifeinprogres Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok ⁠Email us at [email protected] with any topic suggestions or burning questions For bonus...
Published 04/10/24
Carly and Ilana are getting deep and learning things about each other they never knew. They answer questions from The 36 Questions That Lead To Love list, which they both happened to do on early dates with their fiancés. Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠Email us at [email protected] with any topic suggestions or burning questions For bonus episodes and more head to ⁠⁠patreon.com/lifeinprogress --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 04/03/24
Carly and Ilana catch up about how Carly’s settling into being a therapist and Ilana updates everyone on her home improvement hacks. They answer listener questions about if someone can change after they cheat, what to do if you have a crush on your friend, how to handle your ex and your new partner being in the same room, if you should give feedback to your dates, and more!  Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok ⁠Email us at [email protected] with any topic...
Published 03/27/24
Carly and Ilana are answering your questions all about breakups – both platonic and romantic. They discuss how to know when a friendship has run its course, how to process being excluded from the group, and how to know when to walk away. The girls dissect why it's so much better to be dumped than to feel like you're in limbo, and they remind you that hurt people hurt people and someone's actions may not have anything to do with you. Follow us @itslifeinprogress...
Published 03/20/24
Carly and Ilana are turning 30 this year, so they wanted to share the biggest life lessons they learned throughout their 20s. They discuss why society needs to redefine what this decade of our lives is all about, what they went through, if they have any regrets, and how all of their challenges led them to their biggest learnings. Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠Email us at [email protected] with any topic suggestions or burning questions For bonus episodes and...
Published 03/13/24
Carly and Ilana are joined by the ladies of Carly's bachelorette party! Her sister, Jenna, sister-in-law Peri, and friends Denisse, Jami, and Jenn, join the pod for a tell-all about what it's like being one of Carly's bffs. We hear what Carly was like throughout transformative stages of her life, who Carly really was when she was single as well as when she was going through breakups, what it was like seeing Carly and Jason's relationship unfold, and so much more. We recommend watching this...
Published 03/06/24
Carly and Ilana are chatting about all things timelines and life stages in this episode. They discuss how to overcome your fears of never finding someone, how to communicate about what you need from your friends who are in different life stages, why you should never compare your timelines to others, and more. Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠Email us at [email protected] with any topic suggestions or burning questions --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 02/28/24
Carly and Ilana take us to church (*temple) this week to talk about one of the hills Carly will die on: rejection is redirection. They discuss what rejection does and does not mean, how to navigate the pain that comes with it, and the hardest rejections they've experienced. Carly and Ilana chat about rejection in dating, career, and friendship, and they give their best advice for healing and overcoming getting rejected whether it be the 1st time or the 100th time. Ask us anything, listen to...
Published 02/21/24
Carly and Ilana are diving into your questions on this Ask Us Anything episode. They discuss when you'd benefit from therapy after a breakup, how to put the pieces together after a relationship ends, and when to know if it's time to end the relationship. They open up about how they knew Jason and Jake were "the ones," share how they felt while they were waiting for proposals, and chat about content creation and freelancing. Ask us anything, listen to exclusive weekly bonus episodes, and...
Published 02/14/24
Carly and Ilana dive into the art of being a bridesmaid from both the bridesmaid's perspective, as well as the bride's perspective. They answer listener questions about bridezilla best friends, bridesmaid duty PowerPoints, saying no to being a bridesmaid, and more. The girls chat about do's and don'ts for planning and attending bach parties. At the end of the episode, Carly and Ilana answer one of the hardest would you rather questions they've ever seen. Shop 'In Progress' Merch...
Published 02/07/24
Carly and Ilana bring on their fiancé’s Jason and Jake for the most highly requested episode ever. The boys answer all of your questions about what they were like when they were single, what they were looking for when they met us, how they feel about dating rules (and us breaking them), their first impressions of us, what it’s really like being engaged to influencers, and more. Later, we play the newlywed game and learn some pretty shocking things about each other.  Follow along...
Published 01/31/24
Carly and Ilana open up about their post-grad experiences. They discuss how they ended up at the colleges they went to, how they navigated moving to new cities, dating for the first time, their careers unfolding, and more. We hear about their friendship dynamics through the years and how they approached friend groups and meeting new people. Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠Email us at [email protected] with any topic suggestions or burning questions --- Send...
Published 01/24/24
Carly and Ilana are deep into the wedding season of their lives, so they sit down to chat all about being a wedding guest! They discuss how to navigate so many weddings in a row without getting burnt out, how to decide what you should give as a gift and who should pay if you're going with your partner, tips for being a +1 when you don’t know anyone else at the wedding, and so much more. Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ Email us at [email protected] with any...
Published 01/17/24
Carly and Ilana answer your questions about feeling satisfied with what you have instead of focusing on what you want. They discuss defining yourself by who you are instead of what you do for a living, overcoming loneliness, dealing with imposter syndrome, navigating a friendship with a friend who isn’t prioritizing you, and more. Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠Email us at [email protected] with any topic suggestions or burning questions --- Send in a voice...
Published 01/10/24
Carly and Ilana get vulnerable about how comparing themselves to others has impacted them throughout their lives. They open up about comparison when it comes to dating, wedding planning, relationships, body image, finances, and more. Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠Email us at [email protected] with any topic suggestions or burning questions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itslifeinprogress/message Support this podcast:...
Published 01/03/24
Carly and Ilana reflect on their 2023 (AKA the year they developed their codependent long-distance-best-friendship and birthed a beautiful baby podcast). They share their biggest career and personal wins, the hardest challenges they overcame, what they regret, and what they’re most proud of each other for. Finally, we hear what goals they have for 2024 and what they’re going to do to help accomplish them. Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠Email us at...
Published 12/29/23
TW: We lost the mic audio but this is our favorite episode ever so please still try to listen! Carly and Ilana confirm and debunk all of your assumptions about them! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itslifeinprogress/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itslifeinprogress/support
Published 12/20/23
Carly and Ilana open up about the challenges they've been facing in their careers as content creators (okay fine, INFLUENCERS). Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ Email us at [email protected] with any topic suggestions or burning questions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itslifeinprogress/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itslifeinprogress/support
Published 12/13/23
Carly and Ilana dive into all of the nuances of the holiday season. Whether you're single or in a new relationship, invited to every Friendsgiving, or not included in one Secret Santa, the best gift giver or the worst, excited for NYE or dreading it, this episode is for you. Follow us @itslifeinprogress on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ Want to get set up? Fill out our matchmaking form ⁠here⁠ Email us at [email protected] with any topic suggestions or burning questions --- Send in a...
Published 12/06/23
Carly and Ilana redefine what a "red flag" really means in this heated round of Where Do You Draw The Line. They debate if relationship history matters, how they feel about someone's driving skills, what they would do if they dated someone who talked about their ex, and more. Grab the game for your next date night or holiday hang with your friends! Head to wdydtl.com/buy and use code ILANA for 20% off! --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 11/29/23