The phrase “happy wife, happy life” is one we all probably hear at some point whether IRL or in the movies, but it’s one resurfaces in our relationship quite often. It speaks to the notion of relationship compromise and the realities of maintaining a healthy relationship - does it require compromise or is that a myth? This episode ended up being a true therapy session for us as we’ve never truly spoken on these topics before and through exploring the depth of the “happy wife, happy life”...

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and food. But for many people, it's also a time for dreaded family questions. From your career to your love life, it seems like everyone has an opinion about what you should be doing with your life. In this podcast episode, we'll talk about how to handle these questions with grace and humor. We'll also discuss how to set boundaries with your family so that you can enjoy the holidays without feeling like you're being interrogated. Hope you enjoy...

This might not be like our usual fun, out-of-pocket banter episodes but it's definitely an important one. In response to some comments on our past couple of episodes, Alia had some things she needed to get off her chest. This isn't an easy topic as it's complex, layered, and controversial. We wanted to delve into some unpopular feminist opinions that we haven't heard much in today's popular discourse and get to the bottom of certain perspectives. We know this might sting some listeners as...

Loyalty is a cornerstone of any strong friendship or relationship. It's the foundation of trust, respect, and commitment. But what happens when your loyalty is put to the test? When people's expectation of you that falls under your loyalty to them clashes with your morals? Do you still follow along or do you speak up and possibly hurt their feelings or even hurt a relationship forever? In this episode, we dive into several personal stories and examples in which loyalty was tested or...

Anniversaries are a time to celebrate the milestones in our lives, big and small. Whether it's your wedding anniversary, the anniversary of your first date, or the anniversary of your child's birth, anniversaries are a chance to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. In this episode, we discuss what happens if your partner forgets the special day and why we put so much pressure on doing something different on our anniversaries. We hope you enjoy this episode! :-) SHOP THE...

spoookyyyy season is here, and for some people, this is one of their favorite times of the year. we wanted to dive in on what makes halloween special, how its meaning changes from childhood to adulthood, and whether or not we will partake in the festivities. as always, these are just our thoughts and opinions, and if you like to get dressed up, go all out, and have a super halloween experience that's awesome; if you want to chill at home with some popcorn and watch a scary movie, that's cool...

Concerts are a great way to see your favorite artists perform live, but that is if you get past all the annoying things that come with concerts. Long lines, big crowds, and people pushing through to get a better view can all take away from the experience. And then there are the opening acts, which can be a miss. In this episode, we're talking about all things concerts and whether or not we think they are worth the hassle. SHOP THE MERCH: https://whatsthejuice.shop SUBSCRIBE ON...

we can't believe we actually live here now, but the journey was a little bumpy and so - we have a few thoughts. moving to new york city has been a dream for both of us growing up, but the realistic and logistical part of moving to a city like NYC is maybeeeee not as magical as we pictured...so let's discuss! SHOP THE MERCH: https://whatsthejuice.shop SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@whatsthejuicepod FOLLOW US: instagram : https://www.instagram.com/whatsthejui... alia's IG :...

If you listened to the last episode, we specifically talked about what it was like traveling to a few different countries in a single month. But we didn't really get into what it was like seeing our families again AND meeting the rest of our families overseas for the first time since. In this episode, we're sharing some fun stories about our families and what it was like exactly being back in Europe after some time, especially for Yon. I hope you enjoy this episode! :-) SHOP THE...

We are finally back with another WTJ episode! As you probably know we've been through a pretty crazy summer and are here to tell you all the stories. We've been traveling and living out of a suitcase for over 6 weeks, but now that we finally have a home again we have some thoughts. You might've heard or seen people talk about selling their homes or packing up their lives and traveling to several countries and cities for months, ALL out of a suitcase. What we don't hear people talk about is...

everyone knows that one of the hardest things to say in a relationship is those three words. but what about other non-romantic relationships in our lives? saying "I love you" comes easier to some people than others, as our previous experiences, the way we grew up culturally, and how we genuinely feel all play a part in telling someone you love them. do you tell your friends you love them all the time? or what about your parents and family? when was the last time you felt pressure to say "I...

What does it mean to have a good life? The answer varies from person to person. In this episode, we discuss our own perspective and invite listeners to share their thoughts with us through DMs. We explore how money can be a significant factor for some, while others prioritize family, relationships, or socializing. A fulfilling career is also essential for many of us. We hope you enjoy listening to our discussion on this topic. SHOP THE MERCH: https://whatsthejuice.shop SUBSCRIBE ON...

In this episode, we explore the topic of cheating in relationships. We'll talk about what it means to cheat, why people do it, and the impact it can have on those involved. Also, is it ever justified? Good question! Hope you enjoy this episode and we apologies for the delay as we're still traveling! Very soon we'll get back to our regular routine, but until then.. thank you guys for sticking around! :-) SHOP THE MERCH: https://whatsthejuice.shop SUBSCRIBE ON...

We've become so used to receiving constant stimulation from our environment that now silence has become uncomfortable. When doing chores, driving, eating by ourselves, or walking on the street, many of us always accompany it with some kind of entertainment. Some of us listen to music, others a podcast or play a tv show in the background. We somehow always choose noise or something else over nothingness. But why is silence so important and what do we take away from ourselves when we don't...

Even though we always talk about open communication, are we still entitled to our own privacy in a relationship even when you live together. But is there such a thing as too much privacy in a relationship? What’s the difference between privacy and secrecy? We discuss this episode, enjoy! :) SHOP THE MERCH: https://whatsthejuice.shop SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@whatsthejuicepod/ FOLLOW US: instagram : https://www.instagram.com/whatsthejuicepod/ alia's IG :...

have you ever asked yourself what holds you back from asking for help? is it giving up control, or not wanting to inconvenience someone? is it possibly and ego and pride thing and you don't want to seem "weak"? these are questions we ask ourselves in this episode and figure out the best way to get more comfortable with asking for help. SHOP THE MERCH: https://whatsthejuice.shop SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@whatsthejuicepod/ FOLLOW US: instagram :...

What does it really mean to be a grownup? Do you have to act a certain way? Can you still be playful? Are you supposed to know everything or all of a sudden always be right about things? This was a fun and interesting topic we wanted to do for a while now, hope you enjoy and please let us know your thoughts! :-) SHOP THE MERCH: https://whatsthejuice.shop SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@whatsthejuicepod/ FOLLOW US: instagram : https://www.instagram.com/whatsthejuicepod/ alia's IG...

for some reason, we all got used to this idea that we should always aim to have it all and that we actually CAN have it all. in the age of multitasking and hustle culture many of us are constantly trying to “complete something”: call our parents, hang out with friends, workout, eat well, sleep enough, keep our home clean, spend time alone, quality time with your partner, and of course working. this concept of “having it all” has been on our minds lately as we’re getting ready to move and...

How close are you to your friends? Who do you even call “a friend”? Can you be vulnerable with the people you consider your friends? In today’s episode, we answer all questions above and how we deal with friendships when they start to change and possibly even end. We get into some personal stories and various ways we've dealt with moving on from past friendships! Hope you enjoy this episode and as always, please let us know either on Youtube or Instagram what you thought of this episode!...

as one of us had a recent birthday, it's the perfect opportunity to dive deeper into the concept of birthdays. we've all celebrated them since we were kids and while they seemed like the best day ever then, do birthdays feel the same now that we're older? from the pressure of making it special to gift-giving and friends forgetting your birthday, they no longer seem so simple. let's discuss! SHOP THE MERCH: https://whatsthejuice.shop SUBSCRIBE ON...

ahhhh nothing compares to the city that never sleeps and you already know we would be back with stories on stories from our 2 weeks in new york city. traveling together as a couple also has its good times and maybe not-so-good times and as always we have a few to share 😅 hope you enjoy this episode! SHOP THE MERCH: https://whatsthejuice.shop SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@whatsthejuicepod/ FOLLOW US: instagram : https://www.instagram.com/whatsthejuicepod/ alia's IG :...

Welcome back to the WTJ pod everybody! We ran a little behind schedule this week but we made it! Summer plans, it's always been a thing to ask people "so, what are your summer plans?" .. Nobody asked us, but since we have a podcast we just get to tell you anyways lol. In this episode we broke down our exact summer plans. There's a lot of traveling involved which is always very very exciting but at times can also be stressful I think we've all experienced some of that in our lives right? Yes...

Another full OFF TOPIC episode which is a running series on the WTJ pod. Similar to our Off Topic segments in all other episodes, we wanted to dedicate a whole episode series on tangents, stories, and random thoughts we've had about life (that are too short for a full episode). Pretty much anything that is on our mind all in one episode, so you never really know what you're gonna get, and that's the fun part for us and hopefully for you! SHOP THE MERCH: https://whatsthejuice.shop SUBSCRIBE...

why does negativity travel so much faster than positivity? it's something we've always wondered about and we know we're definitely not the only ones. it's so interesting! in today's episode we talked about our own experiences with being negative and how we deal with it. we also touched on gossip, when is gossiping bad vs when it's not so bad lol we all know that everybody gossips! we hope you enjoy this episode and as always please let us know your thoughts in the comment section on youtube!...

the highly requested topic is finally here, marriage! “when will you guys get married?” “do you want to get married someday?” these are questions we get pretty often in the comments / DMs. this is an episode that we’ve been meaning to record for a while now, so here we are! we get into what we think about marriage, we went through all the stages and steps from falling in love with someone, dating, proposing, being engaged, and finally being married. we gave our personal opinions on each stage...