Guilty Pleasures and Growing Pains

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Krista updated us on her Covid experience, Nina teaches us what it means to "build an emotional wall"  & Ang, well, is out her getting package pics at work.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're celebrating International Women's Day with radio personality, TikTok Creator Mason aka @masononthemic. She talks about her journey after being laid off due to Covid and how that allowed her to really get creative using TikTok.....  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Krista got back from Valentine's Day weekend with her boyfriend and the way he celebrated Valentine's Day with her wasn't totally up to her standards. Is she being shallow?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do have that one friend that just CAN'T drive & every time you get in the car with them you fear for your life?  Jen BT joined us this week after a week of carpooling Nina and Ang.... Put your seatbelt on for this one.....  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Valentine's Day weekend and we share with you our V-day plans!      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever walked in on your friends while they're having sex? We just got back from a weekend in Michigan celebrating Ang's birthday and let's just say she wasn't the only one who got presents.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina, Krista, and Ang run through the latest sex trends of 2021.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does body count really matter to you?  Nina, Krista, and Ang get honest about if they really care about how many people their partner has been with. Does a number define you?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're starting off the new year strong and in love!  Krista told us she didn't poop for 4 days and the reason why is HILARIOUS!          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're wrapping it up with the LAST podcast of the year! It's been an amazing ride so far and we can't thank you guys enough for being along for the journey. We can't wait to do it all again next year. Nina and Ang will be here in Chicago enjoying Christmas break while Krista will be in her hometown, Kentucky, visiting her parents for the holidays.  We hope you all enjoy your holidays, eat lots of yummy food, and stay safe!  With love, Nina, Krista, and Ang!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you having a Christmas Booty Call this year?  Nina, Krista, and Ang are getting ready for the holidays, and even though things are a little different this year, the girls are still making the best of it! Krista is vowing that there are no more Christmas Booty Calls from now on & we talk about our obsession with charcuterie boards!  We hope you all enjoy your holidays, have fun, and be safe!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone likes getting new things. Nina, Krista, and Ang came back from the weekend with something new: a new piercing, a new toy, and a new man.  By the end of the conversation, it's safe to say everyone got a little closer. We hope you feel the same way & enjoy!        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever had an arrangement with someone to be a date for the holidays? I know this sounds like a movie on Netflix because it IS. The funny part is, we've actually had that. Holidates, reasons we're thankful for our exes, PLUS a deep soul search on what Thanksgiving side dish would you be.  It's a Thanksgiving edition!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How hard do you really ride for your friends?  Nina needed to be saved and Ang didn't think twice about dropping everything she was doing, wet hair and all, to take care of it.  Ang is a superhero, but Nina and Krista were honest in revealing they wouldn't do the same.  The ladies explore the idea of limits in friendships and what that actually means about the quality and depth of the relationship.  This episode is hilarious and honest and makes you take stock of your own inner circle.  Do you have a friend that would do what Ang did for Nina for you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Case Kenny, podcaster, author, relationship wizard, and all-around awesome dude joined Nina, Krista, and Ang for this conversation. How do you stop chasing and start attracting?  Case details the mindset that sets us up for success when it comes to attracting love and he also emphasizes how important it is to embrace being single as a Superpower.  They touch on going back to exes and closure too.  There's so much wisdom packed into this episode!  Enjoy and feel empowered!!! xo  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has someone ever said, "I love you" before you were ready to receive it?  Does it change the relationship?  Ang got a text from a guy she's been "having fun with" that said, "Love you." How she responded had Nina and Krista dying!  Nina, Krista and Ang explore different ways to handle the situation, they reflect on the times they said it and meant it in relationships and they all attempt to define LOVE.  It's hard out here in these texting loving streets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the spirit of Halloween Nina and Ang have a spooky but enlightening conversation with Pandora who is a medium psychic here in Chicago.  She breaks down the signs to look for if a ghost or spirit is present, what to do if one is and she even contacts Ang's mom.  If you're a believer this is some really interesting stuff!  If you're not it's still interesting.  ENJOY!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Going Dutch" means that each person pays for their own meal when out to dinner.  I think it's safe to say this is common practice with many benefits BUT this episode explores a different take. True or False? If a guy doesn't pay for you on a date that means he doesn't like you. Krista's date didn't pay!  And now she thinks that's a wrap.  Nina and Ang have different opinions on the topic and personal experiences to back them up.  There are a lot of takeaways from this conversation that can help us all on future dates.  Be safe out there lovers and don't be afraid to open your wallets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of year when things get spooky or NOT. Originally we wanted to go to one of the most haunted hotels here in Chicago, but Nina chickened out- for a GOOD reason. In this episode, we go from ghosts to the important stuff like how All Hallows Eve can help you find your true love, and how dating UP can lead to the life you've always dreamed of.  Nina, Ang, and Krista are joined by their good friend/bodyguard Sonic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Nina thought there was no better way to spread awareness than to share the story of her dear friend,  Amy Carabba.  Amy is a former News Anchor, fighter, survivor, sister, mother, friend, super hero....the list goes on.  Nina and Amy first met while they were both working in Sacramento years ago and have remained close ever since.  Amy joins the podcast to share her breast cancer journey, and how she was able to become a mom even after she was told it wasn't possible.  Her story is real and intense but also beautiful and inspiring.  The hope is through sharing her story we will be reminded to stay on top of our self breast exams and to know that even in the darkest days there will be light.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our favorite relationship expert, Love McPherson, is here to teach us all about the five different “people” inside of us that are actually showing up to choose our mates. These different “people” are the ones that continue to pop up in our relationships causing us to make the same mistakes. Love breaks down how to identify which one of them is doing the choosing and how to heal them so that we can move forward and receive the love we desire.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who's that ONE friend you would call your Junk Genie?  We all have that one person/place we turn to learn anything and everything we need to know about sex. Nina, Ang, Krista, and Julia talk about the ways they get their sex knowledge. They go around the table sharing what their "dream sex song" is, which celeb they think is a dead fish in bed and who would be great in bed.   Julia drops one on us and teaches us what "vabbing" is AND shares her boyfriend's sex playlist! Listen, and as always SUBSCRIBE!       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only thing worse than a regular breakup is a friend breakup.  It doesn't matter how old you are, they cut deep!  Nina, Krista, and Angie break down the "3 Tier Truth to Friendship" that is designed to help manage expectations within friendships and to relieve broken hearts.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Guilty Pleasures and Growing Pains tackles a conversation about mental health and suicide prevention. It's an honest exchange between friends that share their personal stories surrounding mental health and suicide.  Nina, Angie, and Krista are joined by Dr. Dimple Patel from the Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  The goal is to provide information, hope, and deconstruct the stigma surrounding mental health issues.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes quarantine leads you to do some out of the ordinary things like reliving our high school days. Things like learning a dance routine and performing it together (WAP), prank calls, and playing 'Truth or Dare'.  Our guest and friend Julia join us on this episode to relive this fun night!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dating is complicated enough without throwing AGE into it. Does age really matter?  The girls dive into the pros and cons of dating older and younger. Headspace is definitely different with different ages.  The girls share their preferences in age, and one of them is faced with the decision to continue dating an older man.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina, Ang, and Krista discuss what it means to be "busy".  The girls talk about how they try and find time to do things for them and even with each other.  Sometimes when you're always busy, you stop getting invited to things, and that's what happened to one of the girls.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The girls are back & they have a few things that are TRIGGERING them!  Ang is triggered because people keep coming into her bar and NOT tipping, walking out on tabs, and splitting the bill between 10 people.  Krista is triggered because she THINKS she has a balled patch in her hair. She's deciding if she wants to shave it all off and start new. Her hair is one of the things that defines her the most.  Nina is triggered because she's having BIRTHDAY anxiety. Being a transplant and it being a pandemic is not making this year's birthday easy.  Take a listen, if you have any advice or if you just want to vent on what's triggering you, hit us up at @guiltypleasuresgrowingpains on Instagram!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina, Ang, and Krista answer the question- Would you make a sex tape if you could achieve your lifelong dream/goal instantly?  Surprisingly, all of their answers are NOT the same. The conversation was inspired by a TikTok star who we were surprised to learn she had a sex tape.        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina and Ang took a road trip from Chicago to Seattle, Washington to visit Nina's family & definitely learned a lot about each other during that time. Getting lost in the mountains, driving through a lightning storm, seeing wild buffalo & bears, AND spotting a UFO (so they claim) are just a few of the adventures they encountered. Jump in & hear all about the ride!  Follow @guiltypleasuresgrowingpains on Instagram   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina and her friends, Krista and Angie, have an open and honest conversation about the Black Lives Matter movement. They discuss ways they have participated, how they continue to push forward, and they ask each other real questions as they talk through their different experiences including owning up to "accidental" racism. The point of this conversation is to keep the dialogue going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina and Ang discuss their Memorial Day Weekend and some interesting things they observed on social media & in real life. They ask themselves if they should be holding their reckless friends accountable during this pandemic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina's friend Krista opens up about how she got into it with a guy she has been talking to and to fix it he gave her a gift!  In your relationships, (friends, casual or serious)  Would that work for you?  Does a gift make it better?  The ladies are all on different sides of the spectrum with this conversation and they discuss everything from getting guys to buy them sneakers to buying a flat-screen tv to keeping someone around.  This episode definitely makes you think about what the real intentions are behind any gift.  What do you think? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you seen the memes joking about what the Kardashian's faces are going to like outside of quarantine because their botox wore off?  Well, have you maybe also considered what your face is going to look like when the botox wears off?  HA!  We kid but it's also real which is why Nina has invited her friend Ashley Bohling onto the pod.  Ashley is an aesthetic injector in the Chicago area who knows her stuff.  She shares her knowledge when it comes to injectables and discusses possible future trends in the beauty industry.  She offers guidance to anyone that has been curious about receiving treatments and answers all of our questions!  Ashley also is excited to share with us details about her upcoming engagement AND the journey she has been on to get a new butt.  Yup!  Ashley is getting a BBL.  Nina, Krista, Angie and Ashley have a lot of fun with this one while also emphasizing the importance of one's own self-love and self-esteem.  True beauty always comes from within.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Chicago's Own Tiger King! Aka Jon Vargas.  He's a cat daddy of 2 beautiful Bengals that look just like mini tigers!  What does it actually mean if you're a mini tiger tamer?  Nina has a controversial theory but ultimately the internet wins. Jon is one of the first people Nina became close to when she moved to Chicago from New York.  He's a person that she trusts and a person she wanted you all to know (especially now) because of his kind heart, hilarious sense of humor and his beautiful brain.  He talks about quarantine with the mini tigers, how he's been forced to be extra creative when it comes to work, packing on the pounds and how he stays sane.  This is just part I because the zoom got cut a little short.  Jon is also very knowledgeable about the power of the brain, our thoughts and the role it plays in our reality.  Part II will explore all of that and more.  We'll talk about how honing those skills will not only get us through quarantine in the middle of a global pandemic but also how they will help us thrive and get closer to achieving our own personal goals.  STAY TUNED!!!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Nina and her friends talk about how to be single and thrive in quarantine!  Nina introduces you to a new voice coming from her friend Chelsea Briggs. Chelsea lives in LA and works for Billboard so her life is usually very full of red carpets, celebrities, and everything that is pop culture, music and entertainment.  Her job/jobs require a lot of her time which she loves BUT it is really powerful to hear her reveal in her Diary that it took her going from having 2 full-time jobs down to basically a part-time job for her to find herself again.  Is that a journey she would have ever taken without a global pandemic?  Would any of us face ourselves the way we are now if we weren't forced to?  Chelsea is also THRIVING now and has had some serious success on FaceTime dates so she encourages Nina to try.  We'll see if Nina will take her girl's lead!?  Producer Angie's life has become consumed by Tik Tok and the ladies discuss how to do hot yoga at home.  This episode is definitely action packed!  Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Nina brings in her good friend Loren from Boston, "The Parking Lot Squatter!"  Loren is an award-winning radio host and a very special friend of Nina's because of the bond they've created over the years working in radio.  They talk about the support that they've given to each other and the importance of building a strong "girl gang".   You'll also learn why Nina has dubbed her "The Parking Lot Squatter" in a hilariously relatable story!  Loren opens up about what it's like to lose your job in the middle of a pandemic all while being a new mom and experimenting with new ways to successfully communicate with your husband in quarantine.  She's inspiring, honest, and hilarious especially when it comes to teeth brushing and chocolate cake!  We know you'll love her like we do!!!! (ALSO, please be patient with us because it's the first recording we did over zoom and the quality of the audio is a little different than usual.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everywhere we go we hear people say or read signs that say, "We are in this together".  While that is true we want to take that statement a step further and use this space to really be in this together by sharing diary entries.  Not just our entries but yours. In this episode, we feature Brittany from Seattle who explains, why for her, mindset matters and why she's been taking so many walks to the mailbox.  Nina and her friends also continue to explore dating in a pandemic, little things you can do to help your friends and manage subconscious stress.  Please submit your diary entries to @NinaOnTheAir across all social platforms.  (IG is preferred)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina and Angie both share their diaries this week.  Did Nina get scammed? Angie sent her friends to the front line AND you can turn this episode into a drinking game! Take a shot every time you hear the word "like".  Wait there's more!!!! Dating apps, forest preserves, and ranch oh my!!!  Also, we invite you to share your #QuarantineDiary with us too and we'll read it on the pod!  Submit to @NinaOnTheAir  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is the second entry of the Quarantine Diaries series within Guilty Pleasures and Growing Pains where Nina and her friends, Krista and Angie, talk about what's been going on in quarantine.  They're all still coming to work and practicing safe social distancing while discussing passion projects that have been picked up, lack of motivation, seeing a dead man wheeled out of his home and whether or not it's a good idea to date right now.  There is definitely a mix of emotions that supports how important it is to stay connected to your people right now. Dear Diary, is it more important to be productive during this time?  Or just get through it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quarantine Diaries is the start of a new series within Guilty Pleasures and Growing Pains.  Nina has pulled out her diary!  She's writing and sharing stories about her time All By Herself in quarantine. There are tears, laughs, self talks and wine!!!  You'll hear her express her guilt over missing a podcast and find out what happened after she started a relationship with Jack Ryan.  Juicy bootys, thank yous, and peanut buttaaaaa cookies all included.  Who knows what the pages will reveal but this is where it starts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina and her friends Gabe, Krista and Angie have come together for a mimosa Friday and to discuss their thoughts around COVID-19.  How are they staying safe?  What are the "essential items" they're looking for on amazon?  How are people dating now!?!?!  AND it's Gabe's Birthday weekend!  It's definitely a tough time to celebrate a birthday and nothing feels normal but they're here to create a conversation and to bring you a little bit of relief.  Enjoy and please stay safe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina and her friend Angie are checking in.  They express their feelings about the coronavirus pandemic and how they're handling "Social Distancing".  One loves it!!!  The other is feeling triggered.  AND let's be honest, social distancing isn't stopping people from attempting to find love, including Angie, so the ladies have found a way to swipe responsibly.  Please share how YOU'RE doing and anything else that's on your mind as we navigate through all of this TOGETHER. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina brings in a couple of her radio friends, Kenzie K from B96 and Laurence Holmes from 670 The Score in Chicago, to talk about expectations in relationships.  It's a single lady, a 1 year anniversary celebrator and a married man all coming together to talk out how to make them work for you.  When do your representatives disappear? AND how do you ask for what you need?  Take a listen and let us know what you think!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.