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Welcome to Basically Friday! Tune into our bi-weekly Wednesday chats (because by Wednesday, it’s basically Friday) where we discuss topics relevant to our lives as 3 gals in our mid-20’s. Whether it’s about dating, relationships, body image, mental health, careers and so on, we want you to grab a glass of wine, water or a coffee and join in on these conversations with us.

Nikola, Rachelle & Anne


    • Nov 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Basically Friday

    Dating App Dilemmas and Discussions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 54:33


    This weeks episode is brought to you by…terrifying experiences with trash men on dating apps. In light of recent events, we're discussing what makes a good profile, how to know if you like someone and making the first move. Tune in and listen, as we try and find the courage to continue our quest for love and lust on the apps.

    One Whole Year Of Basically Friday: worst dates, never before spilled tea & self growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 73:16


    Heyyy cuties! It's been ONE year since we published our first episode. Crying!!! This week we wanted to reflect on how much has changed since this time last year, share our funniest stories and our collective growth. This might be our fave episode yet!

    How To Have Healthy Friendships & Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 49:41


    We are back! It's been two weeks…did you miss us? This week we're talking about friendships and learning how to let go of those who don't fill your cup. We discuss expectations, boundaries, and the joys of feeling secure in your relationships. Hope you enjoy! Xoxo

    Girl, It's Time To Be Vulnerable

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 68:32


    After a long winded life catch up, we sit down in the wee hours of the night to dive deep into vulnerability. We go over the mental blocks we have in dating and platonic relationships, where these patterns began and how we plan to evolve moving forward. Hope you appreciate us laying it on all the table! We do it for you angels

    Start This Cuffing Season With Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 58:46


    In this episode, we're going back to our roots…to the episode topic that started it all: CUFFING SEASON. We're discussing how our mindsets have changed in the past year, whether we're looking to get cuffed and the trash men that have facilitated our self love journeys. And don't worry, as always there's a little bonus segment at the end

    We're back! A Catch Up With The Gals & Your Dating Dilemmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 49:59


    Hi cuties! We're BACK & better than ever. This week you can expect a catch up with the gals, and our honest answers and advice regarding your burning dating dilemmas. We discuss the appropriate time to booty call, red flags and giving men second chances! We hope you enjoy!

    Do You Need To Change Your Dating Mindset?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 57:37


    Welcome back cuties! This week we're breaking down common dating expectations, fiascos and questions. We discuss our own experiences and caution y'all not to make the same mistakes. You live and you learn baby!! Tune in for a conversation you don't want to miss!

    Dealing with F-boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 59:44


    We've all been there haven't we… This week we're talking about the F-boy. What are they? How can you avoid them? Don't make the same mistakes we did! And if you already have, we hope you find comfort in some of our f-boy stories. Stay tuned for a fun game at the end: “f-boy or good boy?”!

    How Far Are We Willing To Go For Love?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 66:06


    Hey cuties! This week we are BACK and more chaotic than ever. We start off with a little life update that inevitably derailed into several tangents… what else is new? We then finally get into our topic “how far are you willing to go for love?”, and discuss funny stories from the past, losing yourself in the pursuit of finding a man, being submissive vs. dominant and much more. And of course, we end off with a silly segment you definitely don't want to miss out on!

    Answering Your Dating Dilemmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 69:44


    Welcome back everyone!!! This week 3 comedians have entered the chat… (not really) and we're answering all your biggest dating problems. Stick around to hear our silliest inside jokes and a fit of laughter that's bound to make you smile! Hope you enjoy and talk to you next week

    Decoding Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 69:21


    Dating: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 68:58


    This week we are channeling our inner Carrie Bradshaw and answering some of your burning questions. We're giving you our takes on ghosting, going too fast and getting out of your comfort zone. Stick around to the end, for a funny little segment on DM's

    What's Your Type?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 68:01


    Join us this Wednesday for one of the most chaotic episodes yet. This week we're chatting about attraction, unconventional crushes and our favourite physical features. As we stroll down memory lane, come along with us: you might just giggle, gasp and howl along the way. We hope you enjoy! xoxo

    Confidence Is Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 63:39


    This weeks episode is all about exuding boss energy in every room you walk into! We discuss the importance of being self assured in academia, dating and in our careers. But wait there's more….. a quick game of confidence or cockiness at the end gets us riled up

    Stop Waiting and Start Channeling Your Best Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 65:41


    This week the lads are talking about what it means to truly be at your best, how to get there and where we find our inspiration. But as always there were tangents

    Tell Me Something I Don't Know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 56:43


    Hear ye, hear ye: your fave trio is back and better than ever! This week we're keeping it light and silly, answering 21 questions that are sure to make you smile. Tune in for our outrageous hot takes and a heated debate about which dog breed represents us best

    Finding your voice, pocket activism & being “too much”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 48:08


    This week's episode is an earnest discussion about the importance of finding your voice, filtering out the noise and holding strong to your beliefs. Lots of giggles may have ensued, but we hope we left you with food for thought. What do we think about Instagram activism? Is being woke a performative act? Tune in for these hot topics and a little serenade from Anne at the end!

    Don't make the same fitness & health mistakes we did

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 55:31


    This week we're having a deep chat about… the fitness industry. We broke down some popular myths, and answered your questions about body image, health, fat shaming vs. skinny shaming, eating disorders and so on. We also provide tips on how to live your best + healthy life, and how to do it sustainably. We hope you enjoy!

    What's your love language?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 55:05


    This week we're chatting about love languages, taking a deep dive into their origins, our own preferences, and what we think it takes for a relationship to thrive. Stay tuned until the end for a fun little game that sent us into a fit of giggles.

    How to live life according to your own timeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 51:32


    We have all held ourselves to accomplishing life events by a specific timeline whether that's relative to relationships, careers and other life plans. This week we're discussing how to live your best life in all aspects while removing the pressures we put on ourselves as young adults. Tune in for this candid late night convo that might be one of our new favourites!

    WE'RE BACK… Lots of giggles, roasting each other & recent dating trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 41:49


    WELCOME BACK FRIENDS! We are kicking off season 2 with plenty of giggles, love life updates, and some *interesting* stories from events that transpired during our break. We are SO excited to be back! Wednesdays never felt so good.

    Answering your burning questions + a lil' announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 48:14


    This weeks episode is always a fave kind of episode… answering your burning questions about life, dating, careers, relationships and so on. We ALSO have an important announcement about the next couple weeks, so be sure to tune in!

    The pressures of hot girl summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 53:19


    Hot girl summer is around the corner, and you might be feeling stressed. This week we discuss the pressures of hot girl summer, social media expectations, and how to prepare yourself for the summer season the healthiest way possible. That, and other very random tangents of course! We hope you enjoy!

    First dates: fun or flop?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 53:01


    This week we're talking about first dates (and the first few dates preceding them). How can you optimize a first date? What's the best thing to do? Where are the best places to go? How can you be your most authentic self? Tune in for our honest thoughts on first dates, and other tangents (duh!).

    He's just not that into you

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 71:09


    Yes… you heard that right. This week we're breaking down the signs & signals that someone just might not be that into you. We also discuss how to broach the topic with a close friend who's seeing someone who just isn't doing it for them, how to know your WORTH, and a weekly update on everyone's love life. This might be a new fave of ours, so be sure to tune in!

    Dealbreaker or not?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 61:07


    This week we're talking about DEALBREAKERS. We've probably all dated someone where we find out something fairly important about their lifestyle or values a little too late… and it ends up (sadly) being a dealbreaker. We're discussing what these dealbreakers are for us, what IS a dealbreaker, and when the right time to communicate our needs is. Whether you have dating experience or not, we hope this episode is helpful (and makes you laugh, duh)!

    The one about body image

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 58:32


    TW: Discussions about body image & eating disorders. This week we're chatting about BODY IMAGE! We've been super excited for this weeks episode. We are deep diving into our experiences with negative body image, and how to improve your self-image for the better. We also touch on how to live your most radiant, healthy life, while maintaining a good relationship with food and your body. You're going to want to tune into this one!

    Friendship breakups & navigating toxic relationships ft. Veronica K

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 76:20


    This week please join us in welcoming our FIRST guest! Veronica is a mutual close friend of all of ours, and basically the therapist in our friend group. Her advice ALWAYS hits different, so we were so excited to have her on the pod. This week we're discussing the complexities of toxic friendships, friendship breakups & setting boundaries in our relationships. We hope you enjoy!

    Do nice guys finish last?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 52:19


    We've all heard the phrase “nice guys finish last”, haven't we? Well, we're here to dissect it! Do nice guys REALLY finish last? What type of vibe are we most attracted to when dating? What is the ideal energy you should seek in a partner? Tune in to find out.

    Compatibility vs. Chemistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 68:54


    You asked for more dating content, so we're giving it to you! This week we're discussing whether compatibility or chemistry is more imperative to a relationship, and other dating dilemmas you might face (particularly) in the beginning of a relationship. ENJOY!

    The one about “the ick”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 62:10


    We're sick with the ick, what about you? This week's episode is an in depth analysis on THE ICK. What is the ick? Why does it happen to us when we date people? What are OUR icks, and our listener icks? Please note: this podcast was in no way intended to make fun of anyone, and all of our “icks” are simply our personal opinions as they pertain to us, something we think is an ick could be something you love and vice versa :). LOVE YOU!

    2022, please go easy on us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 49:58


    WELCOME BACK AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! This week we're having a good old catch up where we reflect on the past year, what our resolutions are (and how we feel about New Years resolutions), and advice for those who feel overwhelmed by the “New Year New Me” frenzy. Sit back, relax & let's cheers to (hopefully) a better year than last!

    A Christmas special: Christmas, love languages & the S word

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 42:58


    Well this episode took a turn… we meant to talk about just the holidays, but quite frankly, that's boring. Tune in for a potentially *too* honest conversation about love languages, the S word & other random topics surrounding dating. MERRY CHRISTMAS! We will see you all in the new year!

    Manifestation: bullsh*t or good sh*t?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 66:42


    Have you ever wondered about manifestation? This week we're discussing our honest thoughts on the topic, how we've used manifestation in our own lives, and how to get after everything you want in life (without all the “woo woo”). This is a chat you won't want to miss, we PROMISE!

    The one about beauty standards + getting work done

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 57:22


    In this weeks episode we're discussing beauty standards. At one points did we conform? Do we still? Is it okay to get lip filler? Listen up for this candid conversation about all things to do with how we choose to present ourselves to the world, on social media & how to feel your best.

    Online dating is a crazy place

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 61:42


    This week we are deep diving into the (mildly terrifying) world of online dating. This episode we all share some of our experiences with online dating, we discuss how to make your online dating profile better, catfishing, VOICEfishing (you heard us right) and how we feel about Hinge's latest voice note feature. Enjoy!

    “What does she have that I don't?” How to quit comparing yourself to others

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 52:24


    This week we're chatting about comparison. We're talking about the first instances that we noticed we were comparing ourselves to others, and how comparison affects us now. How can we/have we overcome this trap? How can we start believing in ourselves as we are NOW? Hit play for this weeks wholesome chat, we're so happy you're here!

    Situationships…

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 71:30


    … you know where this is going. This week we're talking about the dreaded situationship, AKA most people's worst nightmare about the dating world. We also discuss listener questions such as navigating the dating scene with no experience, how to tell if someone likes you and more! Buckle up, it's a wild ride.

    Toxic relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 78:44


    This week is a hot one… we're talking about TOXIC relationships. We're talking about our experiences, how to spot a toxic friend/partner, how to cut people out of your life & how to find fulfilling relationships that fill your cup instead of drain it. So buckle up, get cozy, and chat along with us!

    Getting knocked up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 50:16


    This week we're discussing the future. Who is going to have kids? Where do we stand on marriage? Who's keeping their last name? Maybe we sound crazy… or maybe we're just normal (wink).

    It's cuffing season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 60:49


    This weeks episode (our FIRST episode) we're talking about CUFFING SEASON. It's fall, and people tend to want relationships, so we're chatting about our opinions about cuffing season, self-love, and how to find fulfilment outside of a romantic relationship. We thought that most people have gone through the age old cuffing season panic, and we wanted to talk about it. We did derail a little… but that's us, thank you for listening!

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