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Episode 115: Let's talk habits-the good, the bad, and the ones we swear we're working on. In this episode, we break down the difference between high-impact habits that actually move the needle and the "bad" habits we can't seem to shake. We also get into the habits we want to build but aren't quite there yet. Expect real talk, a few laughs, and a reminder that not every habit has to be perfect to be powerful.

Episode 114: This week, we're keeping it light and fun with a round of This or That — talking through the small decisions that reflect bigger parts of who we are and how we live. From after-work plans vs. solo nights to climbing the corporate ladder vs. building your own, we're sharing our takes and seeing where we align (or don't).A low-stakes convo with plenty of opinions — come hang.

Episode 113: It's official!!! Ash is off the market! Join the ENGAGED girls to hear the full debrief of the engagement, no details are left unspilled. Tune in for the secrets, the crash outs, and all of the love in between. Cheers to YCDB's fiance era!!!

Your personal brand is the impression you leave—how people describe you, the energy you bring, and the reputation you build over time. It's not just about your job title, it's about how you show up.In this episode, we're diving into what a personal brand really means, why it's the ultimate career power move, and how to build one that feels true to you. Whether you're in the office, working remote, or showing up on LinkedIn, we'll share tips on building relationships, taking on new opportunities, and making sure you're building a brand that makes you indispensable.Let's get into it! ✨

Episode 111: Let's talk friendship—the adult kind. This week, we're diving into how maintaining close friendships in your 20s and 30s takes more intention than ever before. We break down why your circle may feel smaller, what Mel Robbins' pillars of adult friendship really mean, and how to navigate seasonal vs. lifelong friendships without the guilt. Plus, we share our own systems for staying close with long-distance besties, saying yes to new connections, and making the most of our local girl gang.

Episode 110: We just turned 27… and the countdown to 30 is officially on. In this episode, we're diving into all the things we still want to do before hitting the next big milestone — from solo travel and salsa lessons to career dreams, wellness retreats, and becoming moms (sh!).We're talking all the feelings associated with birthdays, and the things we're manifesting for the next three years. If you're like us and trying to get the most out of life — this one's for you.

Episode 109: Welcome to episode two of Court's Wedding Series! In this episode, we share the process of finding a wedding planner, navigating the venue hunt (spoiler: Europe isn't always cheaper), and tackling the guest list. We'll talk bridal party drama, why florals are off the list, and what's making it onto our manifestation list. Tune in for real talk on our wedding journey, lessons learned, and what's coming up next!

Episode 108: Juggling a 9–5, a side hustle, and a social life? Same. In this episode, we're sharing the 5 non-negotiables that help us stay (mostly) sane — from time management hacks and setting boundaries to finding your "why" and more. We're talking real strategies, real struggles, and how we make it all work... mostly :).

Episode 107: What happens when we don't plan an episode topic? We talk about everything & anything. Come join us on the couch for a fun girl chat episode, where we spiral about life stages we are not currently in (lol). Just girly things!!!

Episode 106: In this episode, we sit down with our fave Boston sister duo — Two Toned Training — to talk all things fitness, routines, and building a healthy lifestyle that actually sticks. From their personal wellness journeys to tips for toning up, we cover morning routines, non-negotiables, and what it's really like to build a business with your sister. Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up your current routine, this one's packed with inspo (and real talk) you won't want to miss.

Episode 105: Let's chat about our favorite topic: sleep. Need a new nighttime routine? We've got you covered with all the things that help us get the best quality sleep to prepare us for our life of doing both.

Episode 104: In today's episode, we sit down with Boston's favorite short king with a wiener (dog), Matty Rossi. From building beer brands to building his own, Matty shares how he's done both — and chased his ex onto national TV. We talk all things risk-taking, becoming a full-time creator, wellness routines that keep him sane (hello, Boston marathon training), and of course, all the BTS Bachelorette tea. Spoiler: there's a lot more to Matty than dog dad jokes.IG: @themattyrossi TikTok: @themattyrossiWe

Episode 103: We've officially entered our Hobby Era—and so should you.We're diving into the power of hobbies—why they matter, how they bring purpose to your day-to-day, and the unexpected ways they can strengthen your relationships.From needlepoint parties and sourdough baking to scuba diving and Duolingo streaks, we're covering it all. Whether you're looking to disconnect from your screen, find new ways to socialize without alcohol, or just add a little excitement to your week—this episode is your sign to try something new.Because when you tap into your creativity, you reconnect with your most authentic self. Let's romanticize the small stuff again.

102: Listen to us when we say… you can mold your partner into your dream partner!!!! (With tons of caveats lol). Join us in chatting about ways we have molded our men into the perfect partners for us, and vice versa. Using slight manipulation & tons of love and communication, we talk all about how we influence behavior change & instill positive reinforcement to create the healthiest relationships for us — and how you can too!

101: Welcome to Season 5

Episode 100: And just like that, 100 episodes of YCDB are live! Whether you've been a both-er since episode one, or just joined the party, we are so grateful you're here. Join us in reminiscing & reflecting on the impact of a spicy marg-inspired decision we made three years ago. And take this as your sign to take the blind jump & watch your own new life unfold. See you in Season 5!

Episode 099: Welcome to our third annual Anti-New Years Resolutions episode

Episode 098: We're officially in prep mode for 2025 & we want to start the new year with an intentional reset. Tune in to hear our softened version of the 75 Hard challenge: the YCDB31. For the month of January, we're instilling 8 daily rules that'll sustainably reset our minds and bodies. Come join us

Episode 097: Tune in for YCDB's first-ever book club episode where we bring on two of our besties for a girl chat debrief of Tell Me Lies, the novel by Carola Lovering & the Hulu show. SPOILER ALERT - we give away all the book drama. However, whether you read the book, watched the show, or neither, the episode is fun & lighthearted girls-night-in podcast. We hope you enjoy the chaos & let us know what our next book club book should be! LTK GIFT GUIDE⁠⁠ ⁠⁠SHOP OUR HATS⁠⁠: use code BOTHER for 20% off ⁠⁠BOSTON BALLET⁠⁠: use code YCDB45 for $45 tickets

Episode 096: Welcome to the first episode of our WEDDING SERIES where we dive into how to start planning for a wedding, non-negotiables, elements to forego, & what we're manifesting for Court's dream day. Since Court is at the VERY beginning of the process, she shares the best advice she's received from the both-ers & how she wants to approach the whole process. Absolutely no gatekeeping here - love that you're a part of this ride

Episode 095: Today's episode is a fun and festive one, where we chat all things holiday traditions! From nostalgic childhood traditions, to new ones we're creating as adults, and traditions from listener write ins. We're sending extra love to you this holiday season - hope you enjoy the episode! LTK GIFT GUIDESHOP OUR HATS: use code BOTHER for 20% offBOSTON BALLET: use code YCDB45 for $45 tickets

Episode 094: Join us for our annual YCDB Holiday Gift Guide episode! Our guide is filled with our favorite products of 2024 & gift ideas for our favorite humans. Enjoy & happy shopping!LTK GIFT GUIDESHOP OUR HATS: use code BOTHER for 20% offBOSTON BALLET: use code YCDB45 for $45 tickets

Episode 093: Join us in welcoming McKenna Haz to the podcast - our dear friend, ultimate connector and Canadian girl building a Boston brand, Seaav. Seaav is a sustainable activewear company for a coastal lifestyle designed with an ocean impact ethos - aka our favorite, buttery soft activewear. McKenna's story is all about taking risks. From taking a leap of faith to start a brand from her college dorm, to moving in with her boyfriend after 10 days, to starting over in a new city in her twenties, today's episode covers it all & more. We hope you love McKenna as much as we do - Xx.Black Friday sale 30% off sitewide just went live on Seaav.com! And if you visit one of Seaav's holiday pop-ups at Copley, Chestnut Hill or Natick Mall, let them know YCDB sent you and get $10 off!https://www.instagram.com/mckennahaz?igsh=MWI3czhsb3c2cjF2MQ==https://www.instagram.com/seaavision?igsh=MTU4b21tN2cyZWZwbw== --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youcandoboth/support

Episode 092: Wecome to an Ash & Court special where we talk about all the products, mindsets & things we've been loving lately. All the little things that have been DRASTICALLY improving our day to days. We hope you enjoy this feel good episode, WLY! 
WYNK discount code: YCDB20Boston Ballet discount code: YCDB45Glowbar discount code: YCDB15 for $15 off first time facials (expires 12/31/2024) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youcandoboth/support

Episode 091: In today's episode, the boyfriend & the fianće of You Can Do Both join us in talking all things relationships & dating. We share the secrets to making your partner happy, the green flags to look for in dating, the red flags to avoid, the signs you've found “the one” & all our secrets for a healthy relationship. It doesn't matter if you're wifed up, or couldn't be more single… this episode is for you!

Episode 090: Join us in today's episode to chat about all things wellness with the founder of Evolve Health & Wellness, Dom Colla. Outside of his career in medical device sales, being a husband & a father to two under 3 years old, Dom is helping people become the best versions of themselves through Evolve. Evolve is a telehealth clinic that specializes in human optimization offering personalized health screenings, medical protocols & a white glove consultation service along the way. For anyone looking to get 1% better or for a glimmer of inspiration, this episode is for you!@evolvehealthandwellnessclinicevolvehealthandwellnessclinic.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youcandoboth/support

Episode 089: 89 episodes later & we're finally sharing how we “do both”… lol. Join us in today's episode as we chat through the mindsets, tactics & inspiration we use to grow a passion project outside of our full-time careers. No matter what you're juggling: part-time jobs, creative passions, motherhood, or hobbies, we hope this episode leaves you inspired & equipped to infuse more passion into your everyday

Episode 088: Drumroll please… we bring you Boston's Hidden Gems & YCDB Favorites. From nail techs to takeout spots and the best going out spots, this episode is perfect for our Boston both-ers & visitors! We hope you love our Boston favorites as much as we do - and let us know if we're missing anything on our list! WLY

Episode 087: In today's episode, Court interviews Ashley, aka YCDB's very own Type A List Queen who pretty much always has her life together. For all the both-ers looking to continually improve and evolve, you're going to love this actionable episode that shares a literal template designed to get you on track. From budgeting, to monthly resets, to Sunday to-do lists, this episode has all the tools you need to feel in control of your life. WLY

Episode 086: Feeling like your days, weeks, and maybe even months are getting repetitive? In this episode, we're talking about easy ways to shake things up and add more excitement to your everyday life. Whether it's trying a new hobby, embracing spontaneity, booking trips or making small changes that spark joy, we've got the hacks to invigorate more life to your everyday. WLY

Episode 085: It's already September meaning… we blinked and somehow 2024 is almost over. Life seems to just get faster and faster, so this episode is for anyone who's trying to slow down the clock. From friendly reminders to actionable tips, today's episode covers all the ways we are practicing peace in our busy lives & how you can too

BOSTON GLOWBAR EVENT: RSVP HEREEpisode 084: It's officially September, which means it's officially fall - YAY! Tune into today's episode for all the things we're looking to this fall. From activities, to recipes & fashion, join us in celebrating the end to summer & to all that's ahead.ily

Epsiode 083: Let's build a capsule collection for our lives, with all the essentials for a well-balanced, harmonious life. From mindsets to materials and friends, tune into today's episode for a reminder of the simple things that matter most. We

Episode 082: The first YCDB engagement has officially happened! Join us as we sit down for the first time after Court's engagement for the official debrief: Ashley's POV, the secrets that were held for months, Court's suspicions leading up to the special day, the feelings we're relishing in & all that's next for the Future Mr. + Mrs. Almeida!! We

Episode 081: Today's episode is about all things energy - the importance of creating infectious energy, cutting out toxic energy & adapting your energy to the room. & A friendly reminder that you are what you attract & you are in control of the energy you put out into the world

Episode 80: We turned 26 and suddenly everyone around us is in different chapters… some are even in completely different books! Today's episode talks all about life milestones that we are not quite hitting ourselves yet: engagements, babies & weddings, OH MY. & all the excitement, stressors & emotions around this stage of life we are either experiencing ourselves or witnessing of others. And a gentle reminder that you are exactly where you're supposed to be!  Connect with us on Instagram @⁠youcandobothpod⁠ ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youcandoboth/support

Episode 079: Let's chat about one of our favorite topics: morning routines :) Tune in for our tips and tricks to create a morning routine that excites you to wake up and instills confidence for your day ahead. Ily

Episode 078: In today's episode, we chat through our personal acne journeys, all the things we've tried, lessons learned & the habits and mindsets that keep us going. As struggling as acne can be, we are all in this together. & never forget, all hot girls have acne

Episode 077: Tune in for a special treat as our bestie, Mister Jared Hudgins, joins us for today's episode. We cover all things dating, building the perfect dating profile, worst date stories, icks & so much more.

Episode 076: From running half marathons to turning 26 to fun on weekdays, we have a lot to catch you up on. Today's episode is a girl chat meant to fill you in on these past 3 months. We talk about the chaos of your 20s and the importance of leaning into it. So buckle up & let's thrive together

Episode 75!!!! The girls are back from the French Alps and ready to spill all the details. Tune in to hear about the long awaited Europe trip, how to get the trip actually out of the group chat, and how to have the perfect, most doing-both type of vaca. Oh, and this is the finale of Season THREE

Episode 074: If you're our boyfriends, skip this one.. (jk.. kinda). Come hangout with us as we dish out all the things we love & not-love-so-much about living with our boyfriends. We hope this episode encourages you to trust your gut, create your own timeline & make you giggle along the way. If you loved today's episode, be sure to rate us 5 stars & share us with a friend

Episode 073: So, it's February. And we're already leaving some of our 2024 resolutions behind. As ambitious women, we set some ambitious goals for ourselves. Some of which we no longer care for, or some we just can't expect to achieve overnight... and that is OK. This episode is real, and meant to encourage you to ditch the goals that don't feel aligned, or set more realistic goals that get you closer to achieving those ambitions. We hope you enjoy today's episode - ILY

072: Welcome to Court's solo episode, where she finally shares her not-so-little secret with you guys: she quit Corporate America. And by "quit," we mean respectfully resign & start a new chapter. This episode is for anyone who wants to elevate their life, but doesn't know what they want next or how to take the first step in initiating change. Court shares her life update and how she "got lucky" by marrying preparation with opportunity. She outlines 3 steps that's transferable beyond career - so if you're looking to level up in any aspect of your life, we hope you enjoy today's episode

Episode 71: Tune into our chaotic & not-so-serious episode where we chat about 9 things we need to stop apologizing for. As girlies, we tend to lean into "I'm so sorry" for making decisions that are right for us. From outgrowing careers, to turning down dates, to leaving messages unanswered -- We're here to remind you that there's ways to have empathy and courtesy without needing to put yourself down along the way. Drilling this into our own heads as we're drilling it  into yours… to hopefully help us worry and stress less, and sleep better at night lol Hopefully we all feel empowered now, ily 

Episode 70: Today's episode is all about self-love and the importance of becoming your own best friend. Whether that seems like a foreign concept to you, or you're just looking for ways to elevate your self-love journey, this episode is for you. From the little things like weaving affirmations into your daily routine, to the bigger things like rewiring thought patterns - we cover it all. && be sure to share this episode with your other best friends too. Ily!!! Website: ⁠⁠You Can Do Both Shopify⁠⁠ Connect with us: YCDB ⁠Podcast Instagram⁠ ⁠Podcast TikTok --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youcandoboth/support

069: Welcome to our first ever solo episode, where Ashley dives into the importance of trying new things, learning new hobbies & stepping outside of your comfort zone. & thank you to our sponsor WYNK, our favorite social seltzer with a wink of THC+CBD. WYNK provides the opportunity to indulge in a buzz without calories, alcohol, or hangover--making Dry January not feel like such a sacrifice to weeknight unwinding, or nights out with friends. WYNK is now served at Southie Bowl and a few other bars and restaurants in Boston area. If you want a stash in your fridge like us, use code YCDB30 for 30% off your online order @ https://drinkwynk.com. https://www.instagram.com/drinkwynk/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youcandoboth/support

Episode 068: Looking for a blueprint for a perfect week? We got you. Tune into today's episode for a weekly schedule that'll help you find the perfect balance of excitement, productivity, rest & recharge. & thank you to our sponsor WYNK, our favorite social seltzer with a wink of THC+CBD. WYNK provides the opportunity to indulge in a buzz without calories, alcohol, or hangover--making Dry January not feel like such a sacrifice to weeknight unwinding, or nights out with friends. WYNK is now served at Southie Bowl and a few other bars and restaurants in Boston area. If you want a stash in your fridge like us, use code YCDB30 for 30% off your online order @ https://drinkwynk.com. https://www.instagram.com/drinkwynk/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youcandoboth/support

Happy New Year besties! To kick off 2024, we're giving all the tips on how to live intentionally this year. In today's episode, we share how to choose your word of the year, what goals we've created, and how we're thriving this Dry January ;) This episode was sponsored by WYNK, our favorite social seltzer with a wink of THC+CBD. WYNK provides the opportunity to indulge in a buzz without calories, alcohol, or hangover--making Dry January not feel like such a sacrifice to weeknight unwinding, or nights out with friends. WYNK is now served at Southie Bowl and a few other bars and restaurants in Boston area. If you want a stash in your fridge like us, use code YCDB30 for 30% off your online order @ https://drinkwynk.com. https://www.instagram.com/drinkwynk/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youcandoboth/support

Episode 066: Welcome to our last episode of 2023! In our 2023 Wrapped, we rate our year, recap our best memories, share our favorite trends, and reflect on the lessons learned that we'll be carrying into our 2024. happy new year besties

Episode 065: Don't want to feel overwhelmed and daunted by the fast approaching New Year? Then tune into today's episode! Before we even think about goals and resolutions for 2024, we're sharing actionable tips and all the things we should be doing to prep our mind & space. We can't start a new year without reflecting on the old one bbs