In Retrograde

Caroline and Madi talk about what it's been like being vegetarian for over four years and adjusting to making our own food in college. Madi talked about apartment living and Caroline gave tips on how to navigate a dining hall as a vegetarian. We also talked about mistakes we've made along the way and how to start going vegetarian in moderation. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Twitter: @inretrogradee Facebook: @inretrogradepodcast Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Caroline is joined by Erin Kulscar and Dante Marin to share their perspective on dating and relationships in college. They share how social media and COVID-19 have impacted their perspective on dating and their personal experiences with relationships and being single. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Twitter: @inretrogradee Facebook: @inretrogradepodcast Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madi and Caroline share their past iconic costumes, one we would never wear and what we've planning this year. They discuss Madi's iconic middle school make up career and Caroline's cat walk during her elementary school halloween parade. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Twitter: @inretrogradee Facebook: @inretrogradepodcast Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

We know you missed us and we are so excited to be back! It's so crazy to think about how much we've changed since filming our first episode! Tune in today to hear Madi and Caroline reflect on their freshman year of college, joining greek life, podcasting experience, regrets, goals and more. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Twitter: @inretrogradee Facebook: @inretrogradepodcast Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madi, Caroline and the Sofias talk about some of the toxic traits they have and ways they've worked to overcome them over the years. Listen to hear about dealing with toxic passive aggression, independence, pride and more. Some of the strategies covered are self awareness, letting go, setting boundaries and seeking support. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Twitter: @inretrogradee Facebook: @inretrogradepodcast Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

In this episode, Caroline, Madi, and the Sofia's share their many pet peeves and unpopular opinions. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Caroline, Madi, and the Sofias mom's share advice they wish they heard in their late teens and early 20's. They share their thoughts on relationships, career changes, living in the moment, friendships, learning how to take a break, and more. Time Stamps: Caroline's Mom: 0:53 to 8:28 (Greek Life, career changes, motivation, taking a break) Sofia Karras's Mom: 8:29 to 26:30 (Learning to say "no", reflection, being honest with yourself, empathy, living in the moment) Sofia Nolfo's Mom: 26:31 to 30:01 (Taking it day by day, stay true to yourself, don't settle) Madi's Mom: 30:02 to 41:56 (You don't have to have it all figured out, explore your interests, studying abroad) Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Caroline, Madi, and the Sofias reminisce about their childhood dreams and what their futures looks like according to them during their childhoods. They then contrast these dreams with their current ones, explaining similarities, if any, between the two. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madelyn, Caroline, and the Sofias talk about how their hot girl summers are going and what that phrase means to them in this episode. They talked about how to avoid the summer slump and be productive in order to allow for self growth. They also gave everyone a life update on what they've been up to this summer and how they've avoided the summer slump recently. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Caroline, Madi, Sofia Karras bring in bodybuilder and film major at Quinnipiac University, Josh Rabin to discuss how to remain self-disciplined even after experiences pitfalls. Through the sharing of their personal experiences, they express their tips on how to remain motivated and disciplined. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madi, Caroline and the Sofia's share how to let go of a relationship or friendship. Here's their advice: recognize the problem + your needs in a relationship allow yourself to feel separate yourself + discover the lesson let go of momentos set boundaries in place for future relationships Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madi, Caroline and the Sofia's share how they were influenced by college fitness and diet culture. They share their experience with the freshman 15 and how to have a healthy relationship with food and wellness. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Sofia Karras, a psychology major at Loyola Maryland University, and Sofia Nolfo, a communications major at Ithaca College talk about their second semesters of college, which they both attended in-person after a virtual fall semester. They discuss adjusting to living at school, how COVID-19 affected their experience, and how dining hall food is really as bad as people say it is. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madi, a journalism major at the University of Maryland, and Caroline, a film major at Quinnipiac University share how their freshman year went with covid-19 restrictions in-person. They share how they struggled to make friends, almost transferred and fell in love with their schools again. They open up about everything from break ups to academics to greek life. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madi, Caroline and Sofia K talk with a guest about her transferring experience. The girls share why they considered transferring, advice they wish they heard, and how transferring impacted their social life. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madi, Caroline, Sofia, and Sofia all discuss their experiences with making friends in college, especially their unique experiences that have come with starting school during a pandemic. They offer advice for any future college students on their best tips for making good friendships at school. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Sofia N, Sofia K, and Madi share their experience with therapy and opening up about their mental health. They share their honest thoughts on therapy and whether or not it worked for them, as well as other alternatives. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Caroline, Madi and Sofia Karras share how they got over their high school, quarantine and college break-up. They share how they disciplined themselves to stop thinking about their ex, their thoughts on the no contact rule, how they stayed friends with their ex, and strategies to get over a breakup. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

The Sofia's, Madi and Caroline have an open conversation about the stigma behind periods and their awkward experiences with them. They also share their experience with birth control; good and bad. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madi, Caroline and the Sofia's share their awkward stories from having pit stains, breaking an arm in cross country, and having embarrassing auditions and try-outs. They also share how they cope with incredibly awkward moments and laugh at them now. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madi, Caroline and the Sofia's share their honest thoughts on each zodiac. They also debunk the stereotypes and misconceptions about horoscopes. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

The girls explain how they have learned how to embrace their "weirdness" and not give a f*ck about what people think of them. They share affirmations & tactics that have helped them gain confidence on their "not so good" days. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madi and Caroline share how they have used the law of attraction to change their lives with Danielle Pragdat. They share their favorite affirmations, podcasts, journaling tips and more. They even share the jobs, relationships and friends that they have manifested! Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madi and Caroline share their experience with people pleasing throughout their childhood, and now in college. They explain how they've turned to people pleasing in college due to loneliness or their desire to "fit in". They share their strategies on how to avoid people pleasing and how they've reframed their mindset towards seeking security and validation from others. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Caroline and Madi share how they reframed their mindsets about being single. They share how they have struggled and worked through seeking validation from others and being a "people pleaser". They open up about how they practice their self love language and how it differs from the love language they prefer to receive from others. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Caroline, Madi and Sofia Nolfo discuss what they wish they knew during the college application process and what helped them choose their university. They explain whether a college counselor or SAT/ACT tutor was necessary, thoughts on physics, what extracurriculars and classes to take, and more. They explain how to stand out in the application process and share the do's and don't of writing your college essay. They also share what they looked for in a college and how they decided on their school. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Madi and Sofia Nolfo discuss how the the diet and fitness industry has influenced their perception of "healthy". They address how harmful weight loss fads and diets that have impacted them and others. They also share how to reach your New Year's health and fitness goals in a smart and safe way. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

The Sofia's, Caroline, and Madi discuss feminism with our friend Abby. She is a freshman at Tufts University and started a chapter of Girl Up, a United Nations sponsored campaign, at our high school. We talk about how we became feminists, misconceptions around feminism, and some of the women and feminist works that inspire us. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

The Sofia's, Madi and Caroline reflect on 2020 and share their goals for 2021. From self care, to new hobby's, to fitness goals and to apologizing less, they share how they plan on implementing these resolutions into their life. They discuss how "new year resolution culture" can be toxic as well, especially in the health and fitness industry, and how you can approach it realistically and safely. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Caroline and Madi talk about their first semester of college, which they attended in-person. They share the challenges COVID-19 brought to their social and academic life, and tips on how to adjust to this unusual college experience. They also share their favorite memories, advice for students going in-person, and their hopes for next semester. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

In this episode, Sofia Karras and Sofia Nolfo talk about their first semester of college, which they both did entirely virtually. They discuss the difference zoom makes, how they got through such a strange time, and their hopes for next semester. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Tune in to Sofia Karras, Madi, and Caroline's holiday episode to hear what we're getting our family and friends for the holidays! We also share the do's and don't of gift-giving for boyfriends, girlfriends and close friends. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

This week, we're finally doing a formal introduction! Get to know the ladies of In Retrograde while we talk about everything from our Spotify Wrapped, weird middle school memories, and our zodiac signs. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Sofia Nolfo and Sofia Karras discuss mental health, specifically during the pandemic. They talk about their personal experiences, ways to to help yourself, and how the pandemic has changed things in regards to mental health. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

Caroline and Madi bring in spin teacher and exercise science major Angelina Monti to talk about their fitness journeys and favorite workouts. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support

We share how we've been dealing with midsemester slump as college freshmen and our tips for how to get through it. Instagram: @inretrogradee Tik Tok: @in_retrogradee Website: https://sites.google.com/view/inretrograde/ Email: inretrogradee@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-retrograde/support