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As two twenty-somethings, we realize there is a lot to life that we still need to figure out. We also realize that we are not alone in this. Join us every Monday as we share what we have figured (or are still figuring) out about post-graduation life.

em & tash


    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 217 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Figure(d) It Out

    Halfway Health Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 45:12


    Busy Summers & Summer Bucket List

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 30:27


    Wedding Anniversary Q & A

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 53:23


    Today is Natasha and Justin's first wedding anniversary! On this episode, Emma leads a Q&A with the two of them as they reflect on this past year.

    Remembering Old Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 37:11


    As Ben Rector said, "There's nothing like old friends." Join Em & Tash this week as they reminisce about friendships throughout the years and share tips on how to reconnect with people who may not be in your day-to-day but still hold a special place in your life.

    Type A and Type B in Interpersonal Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 42:14


    It's been a while since we've talked about personality types on the podcast! This week, we tackle the ways Type A and Type B personalities can learn from and interact with each other. No matter who that "other type" is in your life, tune in to hear some practical tips for getting along with and – even appreciating – the different personalities.

    Exiting the Early 20's: INs & OUTs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 41:50


    Should You Feel Guilty?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 44:55


    Guilt (and the anxiety that comes from it) is a common feeling in your twenties (or maybe your whole life??), but is all guilt justified? In this episode, we dive into the idea of natural guilt vs chronic guilt and look at when guilt is helpful and when it is hurtful. Learn how to identify and manage chronic guilt while realizing you are not alone in this struggle.

    RELATIONSHIP HOT TAKES

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 45:37


    We're discussing all your hot takes on relationships this episode from second dates to having a "worst" year of marriage. Happy belated Valentines!

    Figuring Out Superbowl LIX

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 56:06


    Join us for the 4th annual Superbowl episode with our friend, Matthew Bauman. If this is the only football game you watch this year, we have everything you need to know to seem like a football expert to your friends. And if you are a football fanatic, this episode will highlight some storylines that you might not know.

    Is Nostalgia a Good Thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 35:50


    Nostalgia is hitting us hard this post-Holiday season. Join us today as we discuss whether having "remember when..." conversations are a fun, sweet thing, or keep us stuck in the past.

    2024 RECAP & 2025 PREDICTIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 43:21


    From weddings to traveling to podcast changes – 2024 has been a wild year. We are grateful for each of you who have joined us on this adventure and hope you enjoy the recap and our predictions for 2025.

    The Christmas the Cabin Burned Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 32:54


    One year ago today, Natasha's family evacuated a cabin at 3 am due to a deck catching fire. Despite the fire fighters best efforts, the entire cabin caught flame and – over the course of the next several hours – burned completely to the ground. Everyone safely made it out of the house, and many close friends have heard bits and pieces of the story. However, in this episode Natasha shares the experience.

    CHRISTMAS HOT TAKES: Corporate Holiday Parties & Christmas Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 45:55


    Everyone has opinions about how the holidays should look – here are some of our most (or least) controversial ones. Tune in to hear discussions about the best Christmas drink, how Emma loves all things tradition, and why Natasha still has no voice.

    Threats to Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 44:13


    HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We are so grateful for each of our listeners. On today's episode, we discuss how to overcome the things that threaten our gratitude. We know there are very real difficulties that can make life seem thankless, however we want to overcome those as often as we can!

    Just an Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 12:06


    Hi FGR(D) It Out fam! We have a quick update for you as the podcast goes forward. Don't worry, this isn't the end of the podcast, but things will be changing!

    Thoughts on the 2024 Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 33:37


    As two young adults still figuring out how to navigate who to vote for, we decided we would share some of our honest thoughts on the complexity of this year's election. Although we probably won't answer the question of who to vote for, hopefully, we will be able to offer some wisdom and encouragement amidst a difficult choice.

    Health Hacks (Proven & Unproven)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 37:51


    Whether it's avoiding sunglasses, lifting weights, or eating blueberries, the Figure(d) it Out community has no shortage of health hacks to share with us! Tune in to hear the tips & tricks to prioritizing your health.

    200th Episode: 200 Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 59:25


    Happy 200 episodes! Today Em and Tash answer 100 questions from FGR(D) It Out listeners - 100 questions, 200 answers. We are so grateful for all of our listeners who have supported us each week!

    Should We be Afraid?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 40:23


    How many decisions do you make out of fear? After nearly 200 episodes, Em and Tash realized that there had never been an episode on fear. So today, they share their fears (rational and irrational), discuss whether it's okay to even be afraid, and share some tips to overcoming fears.

    Feeding Ourselves: Chomps, Girl Dinner, and Crockpot Fires?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 38:35


    Creating meals is an endless part of life, and sometimes, it can be quite overwhelming. On this week's episode, Em & Tash discuss ways they have been able to keep up with the grind of meal prep without having to rely solely on "girl dinners" or Trader Joe's Chomps.

    Celebrating Homecoming & Being Alumni

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 34:41


    With homecoming around the corner, Em & Tash reminisce about their time at college and discuss how they are going to celebrate this year's homecoming. Whether you are still in school, just graduated, or are celebrating your 10-year class reunion, we can all find ways to show our school pride, reconnect with classmates, or reflect well on our alma maters.

    What We're Figuring Out: #SlowSeptember, Studying Scripture, and Siblings Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 40:12


    This podcast began because we know there is SO much to figure out in life. Rarely, though, do we ever just share what we are currently figuring out. Join us to hear about the areas where we are growing in our faith, Emma's #SlowSeptember, and Natasha's new challenge of getting to know her siblings' significant others.

    WORK OPTIONS: In-Office, Hybrid, and WFH

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 46:51


    Inspired by the recent education options episode, Em & Tash are joined by Danica Brannon to discuss different work options. From commutes to community, this episode dives into the benefits and drawbacks of each type of office requirement. Whether you are enjoying the casualness of a WFH lifestyle, are listening to this episode on your commute to the office, or are just here to hear Em & Tash's fantasy football update, this episode is for you!

    FALL BUCKET LIST: True Crime, PSLs, and Fantasy Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 32:13


    The temps have dropped, leaves are hinting at change, and Em & Tash are in full fall feelings. Get ready for fall as the two hosts share their must-dos (or must-drinks) for this year, debate whether it's wrong to "sample" an apple while at an orchard, and compare notes on their fantasy teams.

    Public, Private, and Homeschooling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 54:19


    In today's episode, we break down different education options with two teachers – one who works in a private school and one who works in a public school. No education system is perfect, not even the one you grew up with. With a variety of backgrounds, this episode looks at the best and worst of all education options and Emma, Natasha, and their guests share how they will most likely educate their children.

    Rest Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 32:16


    How are we old enough to...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 30:00


    Does it ever feel like you still shouldn't be allowed to offer parenting advice, interview people, or deliver someone's baby? Well, it does for us. Join this week's episode to know that you are not alone in feeling unqualified for the life you are very much qualified for.

    Traveling with Friends: The good, the bad, & the ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 37:24


    Join Em & Tash for a quick Washington trip recap and their analysis of what it's like to travel alongside friends.

    THE LITTLE ANNOYANCES: unread messages and order envy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 32:30


    THE LITTLE JOYS: crosswords, summer driving, and trader joe's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 30:08


    It's easy to share about the big things that make life exciting and joyful. But today we want to take time to share some of the little things that have been bringing us joy lately.

    Taking Alone Time & Actually Enjoying It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 33:17


    We love people, but even the biggest extrovert (like Emma) needs time by themselves. This week Em and Tash dive into how to create alone time in a busy world and ways to use it well.

    Does the Dream Job Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 36:16


    If you won the lottery, would you keep working your current job? Is there something out there that is even a “dream job?” Tune into hear what makes a dream job and whether or not any of us will ever have one.

    Figuring Out Fun in Your Twenties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 42:27


    Your young adult years are often filled with fun. But what actually makes something fun? What are we all seeking after when we're looking to “have fun”? Tune into today's episode to hear Em and Tash break down different aspects of “fun” and some things to keep in mind so that having fun doesn't become a misplaced priority.

    Rating The Best Date Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 57:50


    Coming up with date ideas can be exhausting. How do you find something that allows you to be comfortable with someone, isn't super costly, and is cool enough that they'll go out with you again? On today's episode, Em and Tash rank dozens of date ideas submitted by listeners. Whether you're looking for a first date idea or something to do for date night with your spouse, we've got you covered!

    5 Ways To Save More Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 39:59


    Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey share his tips on saving money. Well, actually, tune in to hear Em and Tash share some of his tips on saving money, as well as the benefits of thrifting.

    5 Ways to Make More Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 30:08


    Whether you're saving up to buy a house, recovering financially after a wedding, or simply looking to increase your income, we have some tips for how you can legally and morally increase your paycheck!

    HOT TAKES: AI, Sports, and Maternity Shoots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 33:21


    Always a fan favorite, Em and Tash share their hot takes on AI, sports (their favorite topic), and maternity shoots, amongst other debates.

    Tips for College Grads!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 35:34


    Graduating college can be overwhelming! With all the “So, what's next?” and “This is your moment!”, we are here to share some simple tips as you begin your post-college journey. Remember, you don't have to have everything figured out right now. But this really is your moment to begin!

    WEDDING Q & A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 41:02


    On today's episode we answer YOUR questions about Tash's wedding day and first month of marriage!

    Figuring Out Moving

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 28:02


    Moving in your young adult years may just be a necessary evil, but on today's episode, Em and Tash discuss ways to make moving more than a burden. Tune in to hear why you should make wherever you live feel settled and how you can be a true friend to your friends when they are moving.

    Figuring Out Self Discipline

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 40:33


    Join us for our first impressions of the new Taylor Swift album and our advice on how to build self disciplined.

    Figuring Out Car Maintenance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 29:21


    We're the first to admit that we shouldn't be your first choice for advice when it comes to car maintenance, but today we did some of the basic research for you and are chatting through some of the easiest ways to navigate owning a car.

    Newlyweds Advice & Community After Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 36:18


    Natasha is MARRIED! We asked our friends and family for their best advice for the newlyweds and their friends. Listen in to hear their insights on building a firm foundation within your first year of marriage and how to maintain community!

    Figuring Out Wedding Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 41:28


    There are so many helpful resources for wedding planning - the Knot even breaks down the budget for you. On this episode, we wanted to dive into elements of wedding planning you can't find in a spreadsheet. Ultimately, the three areas of wedding planning discussed in this podcast are the ones we think really matter at the end of the day for marriage not just your wedding.

    What Our Friends Are Figuring Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 48:26


    For today's episode we interviewed several of our friends, asking them our classic question: what are you currently figuring out in life? Tune in to hear some familiar voices (and some new ones) and a variety of different topics that people are navigating.

    24 Things I Learned While I Was 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 46:46


    It's Emma's birthday! Tune in to hear birthday reflections, lessons learned, and good reminders that every 24-turning-25-year old should know.

    Figuring Out Change 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 29:15


    Change is always difficult. Sometimes we handle it well and sometimes it requires us to end your favorite podcast. On this week's episode, Em and Tash chat about the dynamics of getting married, moving out, and all the elements of change in this season.

    Figuring Out Remote Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 34:14


    In the age of Zoom and Microsoft Teams, remote work is easily possible, making traveling and working a potential for many people! Tune into this week's podcast to learn tips and tricks for working while you travel!

    Spring Cleaning: 5 Things to do This Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 32:20


    It may have decided to get cold the day we released this episode, but that doesn't mean you should put off “spring cleaning.” Tune into this week's episode to hear five practical things you should be doing as spring approaches.

    Figuring Out Housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 34:22


    Decisions around housing can be overwhelming. On this week's episode, Em and Tash break down a few of the biggest comparisons to make while searching for you next place to live.

    Figuring Out Yellow Flags

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 38:20


    The last installment of our “relationship flags” episodes! Yellow flags may not be talked about as often as green or red flags, but they often are the aspects of a person that determines whether that relationship will work.

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