Simply Struggling

This week's segment is, “That One Guy…” What better way to close out season 1 and 2021 than to share some cringey dating stories? You'll get three equally “oof” worthy stories that we desperately wish we could forget. Join us in closing out the season, closing out the year, and hopefully closing out dating the theatrical guy at your favorite bar. Make sure to check out our social media for pictures and videos mentioned in this episode: Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast

This week's segment is “Trivia: Teen Edition” This week we give you an inside look at our teen years. You better know that includes all things Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and combat boots. And to top it all off you finally get the story of Jordyn's first kiss. Make sure to check out our social media for pictures and videos mentioned in this episode: Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast

This week's segment is, “Saving the Planet… For Real” Gift guide edition We talk about all of our sustainable, eco-friendly, and zero waste favorites and recommend ways you can switch your gift giving this holiday season. Whether you celebrate a holiday this season or feel like treating yourself to aid that seasonal depression we've got plenty of fun gifts and brands! Some of the brands mentioned include: Ethique Package Free TerraCycle Stasher Make sure to check out our social media for pictures and videos mentioned in this episode: Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast

This week's segment is “Pumpin' Up the Party” where we welcome our #1 fan and long time friend, Ramon. We catch up with Ramon and reminisce some of our favorite memories including asking a PE teacher to homecoming, a phone-a-friend car accident, and the Easter Bunny incident. But more importantly, Ramon has a chance to clear his name and reveal who he is in all our stories. Check out our social media pages for photos and videos mentioned in this episode: Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast

This week's segment is “Pumpin' Up the Party” featuring our friend Bailie Zuber. Obviously this week's segment is centered around Thanksgiving, however our holiday memories are slightly different. Imagine stuffing your turkey one day and then stuffing your legs in tights and a tutu the next. That's right, our Thanksgiving weekend was filled with all things Nutcracker. We share our favorite memories, parts, and more. You definitely won't want to miss out on our holiday tradition! As always, check out all the photos and videos mentioned in the episode on our social media pages: Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast

This week's segment is "In Our Opinion..." We talk about what we loved and what we didn't in the Dear Evan Hansen movie. Since the three of us saw the musical on Broadway the last time we were all together, we thought this would be a great introduction to this new segment. We give our favorite songs, favorite actors, and our overall preference between the movie and the stage show. We also spend an abundance of time talking about completely unrelated topics including plugging our favorite "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Voice" contestants so go vote for team JoJo and team Iman (DWTS) and team Wendy Moten (The Voice). Feel free to check out our social media for any pictures and videos we mention in our episodes. Instagram: SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: SimplyStrugglingPodcast

This week's segment is “Teenage Memories Unlocked” We talk about the time Lael managed to get all three of us to the same prom (which was a lot harder than it sounds). The grand plan involved speed dating, a symbolic coming of age dress, light sabers, bibles, and an underwhelming after party. Make sure to check our social media for all the pictures and videos we talk about in the episode! Instagram: SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: SimplyStrugglingPodcast

This week's segment is, "Pumpin' up the Party" This week we welcome our first guest, and fellow childhood friend, Bailie Zuber! We talk about many childhood memories including a long-lost love of Lael, Bailie's misfortunate dance recital costumes, a terribly inappropriate group dance, and the tragic death of a friend of a friend's hamster... Make sure to check out our social media pages for all the content mentioned in this episode: Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast

This week's segment is "Childhood Memories Unlocked" We dive into a retelling of one of our childhood dance recitals, "Annie's Dance Adventure", loosely (STRONG emphasis on loosely) based on the Broadway musical, "Annie". In this rendition, Morgan played the title character and Jordyn and Lael played the orphans who never left the bed. We talk about the massive failures we faced during this recital, both personal and otherwise. And finally, we tell the story of the time Morgan faced a near-death experience at the slippery hands of Jordyn. This week's photos and videos are way too good to miss so check them out on social media: Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast

This week's segment is, "This is the Life" We talk about our dreams for our post-high school lives and how those dreams manifested (or didn't). It's pretty safe to say that all of us didn't end up doing exactly what we had imagined. Even though there has been a lot of pivoting along the way, our journies brought us to where we are supposed to be and for that, we have no regrets. Most importantly, this week you'll finally hear about our namesake and why it is so relevant to us and undoubtedly many others. As always, you can find and photos or videos talked about on the episode on our social media pages: Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast

This week's segment is "Lael's Birthday" We give the floor to Lael to brag about the amazing work she is doing in Tasmania and what her hopes and dreams are for the planet. We discuss the true meaning of sustainability and ask all of our questions regarding recycling and composting. If you ever wondered how to improve your carbon footprint, this episode is for you! Lael's one birthday wish is for you to get into composting! It couldn't be easier with many locations offering door-to-door pick-up! As always, any pictures and videos we talk about in the episode can be found on our social media pages below. Make sure to also check out some of the sustainable brands we love as well as composting links for NY, NV, and CA! TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast Composting NY: https://www.grownyc.org/compost Composting NV: https://www.downtoearthcomposting.com/ Composting CA: https://www.compostablela.com/ Composting All States: https://compostnow.org/compost-services/ Our Favorite Brand: https://ethique.com/

This week's segment is "Trivia" We discuss all things middle school circa 2007. That's right we're talking Abercrombie, Jonas Brothers, Zac Efron, and more Zac Efron. We even talk first kisses and why Jordyn didn't hit puberty until she was 16... You won't want to miss the nostalgia bomb this week, and more importantly, the pictures that come with it. You can find all of the pictures and videos we discuss in the episode on our social media pages: TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast

This week's segment is "The Things we did for Two Weeks" This is part two of our fantastical tale of visiting LA and inevitably deciding we needed to be Nickelodeon stars. If you haven't listened to part 1, we highly recommend you listen to that episode first! This part involves how we prepped for our new dream on children's television and how it all fell apart in two(ish) weeks. Don't worry though, we also include how this event led us to where we are now and how it got us on the paths to much greater journies. As always you can find all the photos and videos we mention in the episode on our social media pages: Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast

This week's segment is "The Things we did for Two Weeks" This is part one of the gripping story about the time we tried to become Nickelodeon stars. We take you on a journey to LA where we almost stumbled into a music video, fell in love with Nickelodeon stars (at least some of us), and vowed to dedicate our lives to a career on children's television. I promise it's just as ridiculous as it sounds and is complete with teenage love and social anxiety. As always you can find all the photos and videos we mention in the episode on our social media pages: Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast Stay tuned for Part 2!

This week's segment is "That One Guy" Have you ever looked back at a date and thought "How did I NOT see those red flags?!" Same... this week each of us tells the story of a guy we should have never dated and how they were quickly removed from the picture. You can expect jealousy, tears, and scented letters. But no horrific conquest is complete without a story about the one who couldn't handle their stick... As always, you can find any pictures/video references we made in the episode on Instagram and TikTok Instagram: @SimplyStruggling_Podcast TikTok: @SimplyStrugglingPodcast Check back next week for the time we tried to become Nickelodeon stars.

This week's episode is all about Morgan as we celebrate her birthday! We touch upon our favorite memories with her including going to a trashy club, our performance in a subway car, and how Lael got stuck in New Jersey… Morgan also gives us a glimpse into the life and times of a performer in NYC. Make sure to make Morgan's birthday wishes come true by leaving a comment, following/subscribing to Simply Struggling wherever you listen to your podcasts and sharing with others!

This week we talk personality quizzes. We took the Myers Briggs personality test and the Enneagram test to really give you a picture of who each of us is. We also found our personality twins on the Personality Database. Let's just say we found some pretty accurate TV/Movie characters we relate to. We even through a little astrology in there at the end so make sure to check out this episode! If you want to take the personality tests and/or find your personality twin, make sure to let us know what you get! Myers Briggs: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Enneagram (long version): https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/dotest Personality Database: https://www.personality-database.com/ Co-Star App:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/co-star-personalized-astrology/id1264782561

Welcome to episode 1! This is where you get to meet us and learn how we met. We'll also talk about what you can expect in coming episodes including new segments each week that will focus on different aspects of our struggles. And if you're lucky you'll get a glimpse into our childhood at the dance studio… American flag lederhosen, heel digs, and a (not so) touching tribute included.

Here is a sneak peek at what's to come this season on Simply Struggling. You can expect plenty of cringey stories, unlocked memories, and discoveries in the struggles of being an adult. If you feel like you are also simply struggling, then this is the podcast for you... Check back each week for new episodes! Follow us: TikTok- @SimplyStrugglingPodcast Instagram- @SimplyStruggling_Podcast