Secret Hater Friends, Putting Labels on People and Ditching Perfectionism

Ep 160: It's been awhile since we just had a casual chat with you guys! We're pausing the wellness series for a week to catch up.Allison shares an update about her living situation, an upcoming girls trip to Tulum and her current thoughts on her sobriety journey.Ceara catches up about attending the Eli Rallo “I Didn’t Know I Needed This” live book tour/show and being asked to co-host a segment on stage. She also talks about a recent Galentine's Day party.The conversation then shifts to a hot take on friendship advice from a viral TikTok and we discuss the notion of secret hater friends. We also discuss the etiquette of birthday dinners - expectations on how to split the bill.We wrap up with advice around drinking, sobriety, letting go of labels, and ditching perfectionism. TAKEAWAYS: Baking can be a fun and comforting activity, and it's convenient to have homemade snacks on hand.Hosting an Airbnb can be a rewarding experience and an opportunity for personal growth.Having a fitness routine that combines different types of workouts can lead to better results.Not all friendship advice on social media is accurate or applicable to every situation.It's important to have realistic expectations of friends and not rely solely on social media validation.The etiquette of who pays for a birthday dinner can vary, but it's generally the responsibility of the person who invited everyone to pay. Consider the financial situation of your friends when planning events and splitting the bill.Sobriety is a personal journey and it's important to find a balance that works for you.Don't let labels restrict you and be open to evolving and changing.Take advantage of opportunities to travel and have fun, even if they may not align with your usual budget.CHAPTERS:(00:00) Introduction and Podcast Format(03:03) Wellness Series and No Direction Episode(04:52) Baking Pumpkin Bars and Freezing Leftovers(06:44) Airbnb-ing and Future Plans for a Hostel(08:35) Discussion on Hostels and Traveling(09:30) Fitness and Workout Routines(11:22) Moving Heavy Mattresses and Fitness Goals(12:39) Speaking Engagements and Podcast Tours(19:17) Attending Live Shows and Galentine's Day(23:42) Discussion on Friendship Advice on TikTok(28:50) Importance of Ratings and Reviews(32:11) Disagreement with Friendship Advice on TikTok(39:06) Seeking Validation and Constructive Feedback(40:34) Discussion on Who Pays for Birthday Dinners(41:30) Splitting the Bill(44:16) Election Year(45:15) Labels and Perfectionism(46:43) Drinking and Sobriety(49:03) Enjoying Life and Letting Go(53:50) Trip to TulumSPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Factor - Real nutrition, made simple. Factor delivers fresh, chef-prepared meals straight to your door that are ready to eat in minutes. No hormones, antibiotics, GMOs or additives. Go to https://www.factor75.com/alreadyfriends50 and use code ALREADYFRIENDS50 for 50% off your first order! Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! SOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support!To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.com.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code ALREADYFRIENDS for a great deal: www.gaiaprovides.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code ALREADYFRIENDS for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Shopify and use my code alreadyfriends for a great deal: www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code alreadyfriends for a great deal: www.shopify.com* Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com just use the code ALREADYFRIENDS at checkout.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy