it's just not that serious

Lately things have been feeling a little too serious... so we hope this episode brings you some joy and giggles to help distract you from the dumpster fire that has been January. In this episode we discuss our current ins and outs for 2025! Let us know what you're bringing into the year and what you're leaving behind in the comments

Happy new year!!! Thanks for joining us in 2025 :) In this episode we discuss some of our goals for the new year. Whether it's health related, building new habits (or breaking old ones), slowing down, etc., we hope our lists give you some inspo while we head into the new year! If you liked this episode, be sure to like, follow, rate, and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Email submissions: itsnotthatttserious@gmail.com

Happy it's just not that serious Saturday! We get in the holiday spirit in this episode by creating our own naughty or nice list with different pop culture figures. We also talk about our holiday plans, and we would love to hear yours! What are your favorite traditions? Favorite Christmas movies? Let us know in the comments :) If you liked this episode, be sure to like, follow, rate, and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Email submissions: itsnotthatttserious@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjustnotthatserious/support

Happy it's just not that serious Saturday! In this episode we tell you our tips for romanticizing your life. Some tips are things we already do in our lives, and some are ones we want to start implementing in our lives :) We hope you take some inspiration from this episode to help you romanticize your life while heading into the new year! also.. speaking of romance, stay tuned for an announcement! (did someone say hard launch??) Enjoy! If you liked this episode, be sure to like, follow, rate, and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Email submissions: itsnotthatttserious@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjustnotthatserious/support

Emma recently turned 25 (happy late bday!!) and Vanessa is turning 25 in a couple of weeks, so in this episode we talk about 25 things that we've learned during the last 25 years of our lives. Hopefully some of these lessons resonate with you and we can save you some time. We are also entering 2025!! With that being said, we are back and we are LOCKED IN. For those of you loyal listeners that have heard us say it's the year of the pod, we mean it this time. We hope you enjoy this episode

Hey besties!! We're back from summer vacation and we have a lot to say. We've quit marathon training, and we went on a hot girl summer trip to Nashville!!! Enjoy this update about our lives and our trip. We're so happy to be back, let us know what you want to hear next!! For access to bonus episodes, subscribe to our patreon!! (linked below) ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=74818294&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠ If you liked this episode, be sure to like, follow, rate, and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Email submissions: itsnotthatttserious@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjustnotthatserious/support

In this episode we play “we're not really strangers”. We pick cards from the deck and answer honestly to help you get to know us better, but also to see how well we know each other :) Enjoy this wholesome episode, and happy it's just not that serious Saturday! For access to bonus episodes, subscribe to our patreon!! (linked below) ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=74818294&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠ If you liked this episode, be sure to like, follow, rate, and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Email submissions: itsnotthatttserious@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjustnotthatserious/support

In this episode, we discuss our personal experiences with greek life. What was rush week like? What are the differences between fraternities and sororities? Is it cliquey? While greek life may not have been the best fit for us, we are so grateful for the few strong friendships we did make from it. This episode is no shade to the girls who were in our particular sorority, but more so about the system of greek life as a whole. We hope you enjoy this episode, let us know what you want to hear next

In this episode we debrief how our first half marathon of the season went! We talk about the shuttle to get there, Vanessa forgetting her headphones, the course going over 13.1 miles, our favorite signs, the highs and lows, and a little disagreement we had over the bus window (listen until the end for a poll, were we the a$$holes?). We hope you enjoy this episode! For access to bonus episodes, subscribe to our patreon!! (linked below) ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=74818294&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠ If you liked this episode, be sure to like, follow, rate, and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Email submissions: itsnotthatttserious@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjustnotthatserious/support

In this episode we discuss our summer bucket list items because we are two girls who constantly need something to look forward to. If you're looking for inspiration for your summer activities, look no further

Welcome to part 2 of dating horror stories!! In this bonus episode listeners wrote in with their own horrible dating stories, and we talk about them here. Some of these stories brought up more memories of the horrors for us, so you'll hear a mix of our stories and the listeners. Heads up to all men - do not bring your friend along on a first date. We hope you enjoy this episode!! Let us know in the comments what you want to hear next

In this episode we catch up on how we've been feeling about life lately. This is a very real episode that talks about taking care of yourself when life gets really busy, work life balance, things we hope for for the future, and how we feel the eclipse personally affected us. For access to bonus episodes, subscribe to our patreon!! (linked below) ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=74818294&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠ If you liked this episode, be sure to like, follow, rate, and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Email submissions: itsnotthatttserious@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjustnotthatserious/support

In this episode, we discuss our personal experiences with greek life. What was rush week like? What are the differences between fraternities and sororities? Is it cliquey? While greek life may not have been the best fit for us, we are so grateful for the few strong friendships we did make from it. This episode is no shade to the girls who were in our particular sorority, but more so about the system of greek life as a whole. We hope you enjoy this episode, let us know what you want to hear next

To anyone struggling in college - this one's for you. In this episode we talk about things we wish we would've done differently while in undergrad. Some topics include not being so hard on yourself if you haven't found your friend group yet, utilizing more school resources, and putting yourself out there a little more. College can be a difficult time, but it can also be a lot of fun sometimes. We hope you enjoy this episode! For access to bonus episodes, subscribe to our patreon!! (linked below) ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=74818294&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠ If you liked this episode, be sure to like, follow, rate, and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Email submissions: itsnotthatttserious@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjustnotthatserious/support

In this episode we provide advice regarding questions we received from our listeners. Topics include protecting your peace, friendship struggles, how to start running/fueling on long runs, motivation, and what it's like living in Maine. There's something for everyone in this episode, we hope you enjoy

In this episode we talk about all things social media - creativity burn out, the pros and cons of it, authenticity, and trying to find balance. We are so thankful for the communities we have built through our accounts, but like everything, there are ups and downs! We hope you enjoy this honest conversation about being two gals with full time jobs who are also trying to balance a creative pursuit. To anyone who has supported this podcast, THANK YOU!! That being said, we have exciting news!!! You can now join our patreon, where we will have really fun bonus episodes, and a second tier that includes a newsletter at the end of every month!! Link to join below, we can't wait to chat with you over there :) JOIN THE PATREON: https://patreon.com/user?u=74818294&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link If you liked this episode, be sure to like, follow, rate, and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Email submissions: itsnotthatttserious@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjustnotthatserious/support

In this episode, we ask a man questions you may want to know the answers to. We asked listeners to write in with any questions they had about the male perspective, masculinity, or questions you don't want to ask the guy you're seeing, but that you might want some insight on. Topics range from the taxi cab theory, to makeup and aging. (Our special guest is Emma's boyfriend Aidan!!) We hope you enjoy this silly episode, that is not meant to be taken too seriously. If you liked this episode, be sure to like, follow, rate, and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Email submissions: itsnotthatttserious@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss all things breakups. The stages of moving on, how you know when it's time to go, and how every breakup/relationship you have is a part of you and helps to lead you to the person you're supposed to find (corny, we know, but we really do take a positive spin on it at the end). Whether you're newly single, about to go through a breakup, or have been through a breakup in the past, we think there is something for everyone in this episode. We hope you enjoy this weeks girl talk

In this episode, we talk about our journey to being "cool". In our senior year of college, we embarked on a journey of trying new things in an attempt to feel like cooler people. In reality, what actually happened was that we built our confidence and discovered the things that make us, well, us. We tried new hobbies, and adopted a "fake it till you make it" mindset, until we became the people that we are today. The number one lesson from this episode: embrace the feeling of being cringey, and just do it. **Don't miss out on the end for a little chat about Taylor Swift's new album (yes, we are freaking out). If you liked this episode, be sure to rate, follow, and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjustnothatttserious Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Email for listener submissions: itsnotthatttserious@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about some of our favorite girly things that will take your galentine's day to the next level. Best rom coms, makeup, snacks, drinks, decor, etc. We argue that galentine's day is even better than valentine's day, because let's face it, a pink and red colored holiday? That's for the girls

In this chatty episode, we open something we like to call complaint corner. If you're wondering what that is, we basically discuss anything that's been bugging us lately (no matter how silly or small) and then chalk it up to nothing being that serious. This is a chatty episode that should be taken lightly, knowing that at the end of the day, none of it really matters!! (But in a good way!!). Some topics include tiktok trends that bug us, how we miss being 22, and how we should bring back dancing when going out. We hope you enjoy!! If you liked this episode, be sure to follow, rate and share the show! Follow our socials below: Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious Tiktok: @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae @itsjustnotthatttserious Follow our upcoming guest: @notyouraveragethrpst

In this episode we talk about something that everyone knows well, the fear of missing out. We've all been there, but how do we cope with it? Emma and Vanessa share their stories of when they experienced fomo at it's worst, and how they've learned now to instead embrace JOMO (joy of missing out). Some tips include having friends that make you feel secure in your friendship, listening to your gut feeling, and embracing that if you were meant to be somewhere, then you would be there. Special shout out to our dads, who just seem to know how to fix everything. We love you!! If you liked this episode please share, rate, and follow the show!! You can follow our social media accounts below :) Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious

In this episode we discuss how we find motivation (or the discipline) to do the things we need to do in life. Examples include how to stay motivated in school, in the gym, training for a race, etc. The tips we share can be applied to all areas of life! If you feel like you're in a lull or have fallen off of your habits, give this episode a listen for some advice on how to get back on track. Spoiler - one of the main tricks is to start small. If you enjoy this episode, please rate, share, follow, and like the pod!!! We love you! Follow our socials: Tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious

In this episode we talk about our tips for how to start running. We've had some people ask us for our advice, and we are finally giving it to you! We are both long distance runners who have ran multiple half marathons & a marathon together, and we started by running just 1 mile. We talk about fueling, starting small, what we listen to while running, and so much more. Emma is a dietitian and Vanessa is a personal trainer, so if you have any more questions about training or nutrition, let us know! We hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you begin your running journey! If you liked this episode, be sure to rate, share, and follow the show! Follow our socials: Tiktok: @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae @itsjustnotthatttserious Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious

We're letting you in on some of our favorite things from 2023. Books, movies, podcasts, our favorite memories, and much more! We hope you enjoy our year review, and maybe you find some things in common with us. Let us know in the comments what your favorite things of 2023 were!! If you like the pod be sure to rate, share, and follow the show

We asked you, the listeners, to write in with your favorite holiday/Christmas memories and you delivered!! In this episode we share your stories to get in the holiday mood as we near Christmas. If you're having a hard time getting in the holiday spirit we hope these stories help

In this episode we welcome a special guest - friend of the pod Trixie - to join us in a discussion about being in your twenties (aka the panic years). Whether you're graduating college, starting your first job, or navigating friendships and new stages of relationships, your twenties can be full of panic and confusion. We hope this discussion helps you feel less alone if you feel like you have no idea what you're doing (because honestly, none of us really have it all together). Some topics include navigating longterm relationships, living with a partner, what we love about girlhood, and adjusting to life post grad. If you like the show be sure to follow, rate, and share the pod!!! Follow our socials: Tiktok: @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae @itsjustnotthatttserious Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious

Grab a glass of wine (or a shirley temple) and hang out with us for this chatty episode on its just not that serious saturday

We've both celebrated our 24th birthdays in the last month (Emma November 6th & Vanessa December 2nd) so we thought we'd ring in our 24th year of life by sharing 24 lessons with you that we've learned over time. We shared 23 lessons last year and it was a hit, so we hope you enjoy this one as well :) Don't forget to rate, follow, and share the show! Our socials are linked below :) Tiktok: @vanessa_rae13 @.itsemmarae @itsjustnothatttserious Instagram: @itsjustnothatttserious

Happy it's just not that serious Saturday!!! In this episode we are giving you the guidelines for this winter. What's in? What's out? We're here to tell you. The color pink? SO in. Being hungover? Incredibly out. Enjoy this silly, not so serious episode. We all need some giggles after a holiday week and we hope this brightens your day. If you like this episode, be sure to follow the pod, rate the show, and share it with a friend :) Follow our socials below: Tiktok: @vanessa_rae13 @emma.denbow @itsjustnotthatttserious Instagram: @itsjustnotthatttserious

In this weeks episode, we have a vulnerable and honest conversation about our personal experiences with body image throughout our lives. Body image is a topic that feels close to us as so many women struggle with this throughout their lifetime. We discuss what has helped us come to a better place with our personal body image, and we hope this conversation helps you feel a little less alone if you are currently struggling. TW: this episode contains talk about our personal experiences with body image and experiencing body dysmorphia. If this is not a conversation you are in the place to hear, we understand and encourage you to tune into our other episodes for now

Today we are chatting about what it's like to be in a long term relationship vs being single as a pringle in your early to mid twenties. We have the perspective of Emma, who has been in a long term relationship for two years, and then there's Vanessa, who has been single for 2 years. Happy anniversary to us both!! We had a LOT to say in this episode. Some tangents include rating the 1989 TV vault tracks, when you need to break up with your boyfriend, and more. If you like this episode be sure to follow, rate, and share the show!!! To all of our new friends listening, thank you!!! we're happy to have you here :) follow our socials: Tiktok: @vanessa_dunn @emma.denbow @itsjustnotthatttserious IG: @itsjustnotthatttserious

In this episode we chat about all things girlhood. Anything that feels like the girlhood experience to us is in this episode :) We hope you enjoy our little chit chat about girly things that make us happy! Here's to being teenage girls in our 20s P.S. follow all of our socials below!!! Tiktok: @vanessa_dunn @emma.denbow @itsjustnotthatttserious IG: itsjustnotthatttserious

In this episode we chat about adult friendships and how they may change as we get older/leave college. People move, we may be at different stages in life, and priorities change. We talk about how to navigate this, and remind you that it's okay if some friendships drift apart as we age and move onto different stages in life. We also go into a gab fest about 1989 (Taylor's Version) at the end for all of our swifties out there! **This episode was recorded on Thursday, 10/26. Since then the Maine shooter has been caught. Our hearts go out to all of the victims and families involved. May we see change soon.

Hello everyone!! The girls are back and we have SO many things to talk about. We're also excited to bring you better quality episodes because your girls are now the proud owners of not one, but two microphones. In this chatty episode we catch you up on what's been going on in our lives, and what's to come. We hope you missed us as much as we missed you!

In this chatty episode the girls talk about what's been going on in life. Emma is halfway through her last semester of in person classes for grad school, and Vanessa is headed into knee surgery tomorrow (wish her luck). We've been hibernating in the winter weather, but we're ready for life to pick back up as summer rolls around. This year is flying by and we're continuing to just roll with the punches because as we know, it's just not that serious.

In this episode we discuss our tips for eating better and well balanced meals in college (whether you're in a dorm or an apartment). We put on emphasis on encouraging you to focus on what you can add to your plate instead of taking away food groups. We hope you walk away from this episode knowing that healthy eating is about balance and that you do not have to be perfect all of the time. 80/20 baby! Digressions include raving about sams club and telling you to delete my fitness pal. Just do it.

In this episode we discuss everything to do with friendships. Healthy ones, not so healthy ones, and why friendship breakups can hurt so badly (sometimes even worse than a relationship breakup). We talk about key factors in a healthy friendship, how to spot toxic ones, and how to move on from them. We appreciate our listeners who requested this topic and we hope that you walk away with some peace of mind knowing that everyone experiences the loss of friendship at one point or another.  ps. if you climb rocks pls be our friend  pls rate and share the pod

We thought it would be a nice way to end the year by discussing 23 lessons we've learned in our 23 short (but also long) years of life. We both recently celebrated our 23rd birthdays and wanted to share our reflections with you all. We hope you maybe learn something from us, take what resonates with you, and maybe relate to some of the lessons that we may have learned the hard way (and hopefully by us sharing, some of you won't have to learn the hard way). Happy new year, we love you all and hope you enjoy this episode :)

In this episode we discuss all of the ups and downs of our first marathon! 26.2 miles had nothing (and everything) on us. We talk about the course, all of the emotions we went through, and how running for a year has changed us for the better. We hope you enjoy this episode and maybe it'll give you inspiration to run your first race or do something that challenges you :) Special shoutout to everyone who ran with us and our family & friends for coming to support us at the race

"this is about running, and it's not about running" - coach bennett. on todays episode we talk about running and race updates along with what's been keeping vanessa inside (ever heard of something called hand foot + mouth?). this episode is extra exciting because we have a special guest........ aidan salisbury! aidan just ran his first marathon and he is here to tell us all about it. we ask how he trained, how he fueled for the race, how his mindset shifted as he moved through the miles, and more. diversions include vanessa questioning aidan about the start of him and emma's love story, taylor swifts new album coming out, and our upcoming runs.

Today we chat about our short and long term goals for the fall and the end of the year. Fall is a great chance to have a fresh start!! Whether you're starting school, a new job, or just adjusting to the change in season, it is a great chance to set new goals and move forward with a clear mind. Of course, we lead the episode out with a running update :) Let us know what your goals are! Follow our social media: insta: @itsjustnotthatttserious tiktok: @itsjustnotthatttserious Thank you for listening, like + rate the show on spotify!!

We asked our listeners to send in questions about anything and today we are answering them! Topics include health + fitness, transitioning out of school and into the "real world", music, books, etc. We also give a marathon training update! Diversions include a gratitude talk, the many things we miss, + moving updates.

In this episode we chat about food + fitness and how our eating patterns and exercise routines have changed over the years (trigger warning - if hearing talk about dieting/disordered habits is not for you right now, no worries, feel free to skip this episode). We pick up in high school and end with current habits. Subjects include fuel for running, our personal fitness and nutrition advice to anyone struggling, and being kind to your body. Diversions include our temporary long distance friendship (we are a 10 minute drive apart), our new tiktok, and Emma's temporary life off the grid (aka no wifi or microwave).

Today we're chatting about all of the lessons we learned during our undergraduate careers. Most important lesson coming from this episode - if it's not a hell yes it's a HELL NO. Life is too short to do things you don't love. We hope this episode teaches you some lessons a little bit sooner than we learned them, or at least makes you feel a little less alone in whatever you're going through. College is hard, but we're here to try to make it a little better :) Diversions include Emma's new worst run and me spending way too much money on books.

Welcome to our first episode! Today we're talking about our first half marathon, and how we did not take it seriously at all. Get to know us while we chat about our best and worst runs throughout the process, the days leading up to the race, race day, and how it felt when it was over. Shoutouts include Coach Bennett from nike run, our roommates, and the few good men in our lives.