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Welcome to It’s Not Easy, a weekly podcast hosted by besties Joanna and Marissa. Each week, they’ll entertain with funny stories and illuminate the highs and lows that come along with growing up and navigating different phases of life. Whether they’re dis

Joanna Hollern & Marissa Morris


    • Aug 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 70 EPISODES


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    BARBIE MOVIE RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 22:45


    In this week's episode, Joanna and Marissa share their thoughts and analyses on the Barbie movie! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    listen to this if you're searching for happiness in your 20s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 26:33


    In this week's episode, Joanna and Marissa preach their best advice for finding happiness and fulfillment in your 20s and share their personal journeys to discovering it for themselves post-grad. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    25 things I've learned in 25 years with Joanna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 35:29


    In this week's episode, Joanna goes solo on her 25th birthday! Listen in as she shares her list of 25 things she has learned in 25 years - it's a good one! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Your Guide to Columbus, Ohio - Bars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 46:42


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa are back with their Columbus series, where they share curated lists of their favorite places, events, activities, and more in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio! In this installment, they share all of their drink and bar favorites in the city. They cover their favorite restaurant bars, breweries, cocktail bars, “going out” bars, and more! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    our beige flags

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 26:27


    In this week's episode, Joanna and Marissa share their beige flags! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    petty revenge & stories to share!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 35:36


    In this week's episode, Joanna and Marissa read and react to random “petty revenge” stories. And, of course, they also share personal anecdotes along the way! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    life updates & start of summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 37:13


    Tune in to this week's episode for life updates from the girls, as well as Memorial Day weekend recaps! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    25 things i've learned in 25 years w/ marissa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 36:42


    In this week's episode, on her 25th birthday, Marissa goes solo. Tune in for vulnerable life lessons, advice (and definitely some tears) as she shares her list of 25 things she has learned in 25 years. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    am i the asshole?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 33:09


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa read random “am I the asshole” posts and give us their honest opinions on who gets the blame! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    SUMMER 2023 BUCKET LISTS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 27:48


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa share their Summer 2023 bucket lists! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    what growing up in westerville is really like…

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 44:46


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa share “Westerville aesthetics” and detail what it's like to grow up in midwestern public schools. Tune in to hear all the unique characteristics of their hometown! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    reasons why we are annoying

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 25:51


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa share lists of silly and niche reasons why they are annoying! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    favorite foods, movies & tv shows!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 31:05


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa share rapid-fire top ten lists of their favorite foods, movies and tv shows! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Random Confessions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 42:34


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa share random confessions, embarrassing stories, and more! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Spring State of the Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 45:29


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa serve us with their Spring State of the Union, discussing what is in and what is certainly out in true Massie Block fashion. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    1 YEAR PODAVERSARY & SPRING RESETS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 26:28


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa celebrate their 1 year Podaversary and reminisce on how much their lives have changed in the past year. Then, they dive into some of the things they are doing to reset and get ready for Spring and warm weather! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Going Through Our Search History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 39:48


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa go through their search histories and explain what they find! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    The Dance Comp Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 37:58


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa chat about attending a dance competition and share their MANY opinions about dance competition culture! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Things We're Too Old For

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 39:55


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa share the things they are too old for, modeled after the popular trend online! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Balancing Busy Schedules

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 42:44


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa chat about their increasingly busy schedules, how to best manage their time and maximize fun, their best travel preparation tips, and more! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    LET'S PUT IT TO A VOTE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 53:59


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa are joined by Lindsay to play The Voting Game. Tune in to hear funny stories and LOTS of laughs along the way! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Your Guide to Columbus, Ohio - Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 56:40


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa kick off a new series, where they will share curated lists of their favorite places, events, activities, and more in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio! In the first installment, they share all of their food favorites in the city for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, fast-casual dining, desserts, and more. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Unsolicited Dating Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 71:49


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa share their very unsolicited dating advice! The girls discuss their best first date/date advice, dating apps, funny personal dating stories, and so much more. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Our HOT Takes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 44:52


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa share their hot takes! Tune in to hear their controversial, silly, and serious thoughts on a variety of topics. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Our Best Career Advice: Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 38:04


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa share their best career advice and lessons learned for all things “having the job” and maximizing your work experience. They discuss their best tips for career development, tracking accomplishments, receiving feedback, learning new skills, and so much more! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Our Best Career Advice: Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 41:30


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa share their best career advice and lessons learned for all things “getting the job.” They discuss their own career journeys, and their best tips for resumes, research, interviewing, and more! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    WOULD YOU RATHER?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 39:40


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa play a good old fashioned game of would you rather! Listen in to hear their thoughts on a variety of niche topics. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Astrology & Personality Tests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 40:01


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa discuss popular personality tests, sharing their astrological signs, enneagrams, top love languages, and Myers-Briggs personalities! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    New Year, New Goals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 31:09


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa sit down to share their goals & resolutions for 2023! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Our 2022 Eras!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 68:54


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa share their 2022 eras and reminisce on how fun this year has been! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on Instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Weddings, Holidays, and Catching Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 27:31


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa play catch up - recapping their friend's wedding and sharing their holiday plans and busy schedules. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    NYC RECAP!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 70:57


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa recap their recent trip to New York City! They share the adventures they had, the food they ate (including bagel rankings), and so much more! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    College Dance Memories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 58:37


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa are joined by college friend and Chicago native, Alex Kyle! Together, they all reminisce on their favorite memories and stories about dancing in college. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Tagging Our Friends as Drinks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 38:45


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa sit down to tag their friends and family as drinks that best describe them! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Feeling Thankful

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 38:14


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa share their Thanksgiving week plans, give their hot takes on Black Friday deals, and provide their best advice for staying calm this holiday season. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    How to Beat the Winter Blues!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 32:26


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa discuss how they've been feeling since Daylight Saving Time ended, and share their favorite tips and tricks for beating the seasonal/winter blues! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Making Alex Watch The Clique!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 50:13


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa are joined by Alex to watch The Clique! The girls have Alex watch The Clique for the first time and give his review, and also discuss how influential the movie was to their childhoods. You're definitely in for a laugh with Alex's podcast debut! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Truth or Drink!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 37:37


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa are joined by Kasten to play truth or drink before a Halloween night out! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    THE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 29:47


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa reminisce on their college Halloween costumes and funny stories. Also, they discuss this year's costumes and fun Halloween plans! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Going Back to College?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 27:47


    In this episode, Joanna and Marissa recap their weekend visit to their alma mater, and discuss how it felt to go back and how different their lives are now. Additionally, they reveal another secret project! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Girls' Night Out Checklist!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 47:54


    In this episode, join Joanna & Marissa as they get ready for a night out. They also share their checklist on how to have a good night out with friends! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Let's Play Catch Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 39:09


    In this episode, Joanna & Marissa share what they've been up to lately. They discuss work trips, kitchen injuries, capsizing boats, and running a 5k! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    State of the Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 50:24


    In this episode, Joanna & Marissa talk through their current state of the unions, sharing what is in and what is OUT – in true Massie Block style! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    VISION BOARDS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 52:12


    In this episode, Joanna & Marissa finally make their vision boards! Tune in to hear them catch up and create their boards live. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Fall Fashion Trends!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 39:58


    In this episode, Joanna & Marissa discuss this year's Fall fashion trends! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Summer's Over :(

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 49:30


    In this episode, Joanna & Marissa recap their Summer highlights and memories, and share their fall plans and bucket list! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    He's a 10 But...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 42:40


    In this episode, Joanna & Marissa play “He's a 10 but…” using listener submissions! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Corporate Baddie Alert

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 38:08


    In this episode, Joanna & Marissa share their work routines for WFH and in-office, as well as work must-haves! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Sunday Reset!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 31:37


    In this episode, Joanna & Marissa share their favorite ways to spend Sundays and have a Sunday reset before a new week. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    the girlies are tired...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 33:24


    In this episode, Joanna & Marissa share how they've been feeling lately. They discuss burnout, overcoming FOMO, the importance of taking time for yourself, and more! Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

    Travel Stories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 52:37


    In this episode, Joanna & Marissa chat about funny travel stories from the past and present! The girls chat about everything from getting lost, delayed flights and more. Stick around and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, and follow the show on Instagram @itsnoteasypodcast.

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