You Only Know What You Know

This week Ella and Mikayla were lazy and decided to play a game instead of coming up with one topic. So here you go!

But really, why do we care so much? In this episode, we talk about the power our attitude and mindset have over the quality of our lives.If we can learn to appreciate what we have and find contentment in the present, we’ll lead happy and healthy lives. After all, the best thing you can do is be true to yourself!We ♡ you guys!

Loving your body isn't always easy- especially with the constant bombardment of what "perfect" or even "acceptable" means to society. In today's episode, we talk about our journey's with our own bodies and take a look at how far we've come. Wherever you're at on your journey- you're beautiful exactly the way you are! Being yourself and loving who you are is the most courageous thing you can do.We ♡ you! 

On this weeks episode we sat down to talk about how we’ve been feeling lately, why it’s so hard to say no, and if we think it’s easier to tell our secrets to strangers than to the people we’re closest to. Our inspiration came from the resent responses to the questions Mikayla has been posting on her insta stories. DM us at @youonlyknowwhatyouknow on instagram to let us know what your thoughts are on these topics and if you have more question ideas. 

Did you know that the human attention span is now shorter than a goldfish's? Considering how frequently we jump from topic to topic in this episode, we aren't surprised. We decided it would be fun to record while we painted some pottery on Ella's back patio, so this week's episode is verrrry laid back. With nothing prepared, we just wanted to see where the conversation would take us.If you would like to immerse yourself in this weeks episode, then grab some paint and a slice of pizza and join the cirlce.Rawr XD

Mikayla finally finished all the Marvel movies so we just HAD to record an episode about it! If you’re down to listen to us talk about all the easter eggs, fan theories and basically everything on MCU TikTok then click play. If we haven’t convinced you to join the Marvel fan club yet then skip to 33:24 in this episode and hear some of our fun life updates and why we think San Antonio is the most underrated city in Texas. 

This week, we sat down with our friends Kyle and Leif to talk about their friendship, how they met, their alter egos (Kevin and Tree), what dreams we’ve all been having recently and which character we would be from 'That 70s Show'. We hope you enjoy this very ~organic~ conversation between friends.Show them some love:@thedownsouthpoet@kylevandewalle

In this week’s episode we sat down with our friend, DJ and music lover Will aka DJ Squill. We talked to him about his love of music and how that grew into him becoming a DJ in college. We also talked to him about the upcoming release of his own music and all that he hopes for the beginning of his fantastic music career.

We think that we can speak for everyone when we say that there are some things that we enjoy in life that might be a little embarrassing to share. So in today's episode, we thought that we would take one for the team and tell you about some things that we might feel a little guilty about loving. From TV shows and movies to boy bands and period cravings, we’re spilling the beans and telling all about our guilty pleasures. Remember this is a no judgment zone, so feel free to reach out and let us know if you agree with what we secretly love or if you have some of your own guilty pleasures you’d like to share. Email us at: youonlyknowwhatyouknow@gmail.com

Have you ever dreamt about something over and over and over again, wondering what it all meant? In this weeks episode, we’ll be talking about some of the weird, reoccurring dreams we’ve had. We should probably mention that we're not dream experts, but we still tried to figure out what they mean.If you have any crazy or reoccurring dreams, send them to us! We want to try to figure out what they could possibly mean. Email us at youonlyknowwhatyouknow@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @youonlyknowwhatyouknow ☁️

Have you ever had a crazy roommate, or maybe you were the crazy roommate? This week we’re confessing to some of the crazy things we did as roommates and telling stories about some of the people we’ve lived with in college- whether we liked living with them or not. We’ve learned a lot from having roommates, and hopefully after listening to this episode you will too.If you have any crazy roommate stories, we want to hear them (and maybe share them- anonymously, of course). DM us on our Instagram @youonlyknowwhatyouknow

This week one of our lovely hosts Mikayla is turning 23! So in honor of her birthday week we are going to be reminiscing about some of the best and worst birthdays we’ve ever had. Listen in as we take a walk down memory lane and find out what we think really makes a birthday special.

In this week's short episode, we sat down and discussed what it’s like to be single in our 20s near Valentine's Day. We're both in the stage of early adulthood where half of our friends are getting engaged or having babies and the other half are partying or looking to progress in their careers. It's a weird (but fun) place to be.We talked about the pressures of social media on our relationship status and how we feel about seeing couples all around us be gushy and in love. We also caught up on some of the fun activities we’ve been up too lately and discussed what we thought about this week's Bachelor episode.

This week we’re reading some of our listeners crazy dating story submissions in honor of V-Day. If you want to know exactly what not to do on a date or just want to feel better about not having one this weekend then listen in. We’ll be hearing what a “bad date” sounds like from both the male and female perspectives as well as giving a few examples of what we think a good date is. Whether your single as a Pringle or taken as bacon you should listen in because, everyone loves a crazy dating story. GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!!We’ve partnered with Grazing by RD to give one lucky follower a full on Valentines/ Galentines Day celebration kit!-Charcuterie board from Grazing by RD-Board with cheese knife set-$20 Amozon Prime Video gift card-One Bottle of your drink of choice To enter to win go to our Instagram Page ( @youonlyknowwhatyouknow ) and find our GIVEAWAY post for instructionsGiveaway ends: 2-12-2021

Rachel started her own Charcuterie business a little over one month ago, and she's already had wild success. On this episode, we talk with Mikayla's old friend turned businesses woman and entrepreneur about starting her own business, learning from mistakes and trying not to eat all of your product along the way. We love a boss a** woman!Show Rachel some love and follow her charcuterie account:@grazingbyrd@rachelburns1Website - grazingbyrd.com

On this episode, we talked to our friend and artist Leif about his budding music career. In just a year, he’s put out an album, signed with a label and built a recording studio in his own backyard. We talk to him about his music inspirations, writing and recording process and growth as a musician. We enjoyed this conversation so much and hope you do too!Show Leif some love!@thedownsouthpoetArtist Name: Leaf on Spotify and Apple MusicMerch: downsouthpoet.com/shop/

We all have those funny (and sometimes traumatizing) stories of our parents catching us doing something we weren’t supposed to in high school. Whether it was sneaking out of the house to meet up with friends or getting caught throwing a rager, we all have our rebellious side.Everyone makes mistakes when they’re young, and we were no different. In today's episode, we’ll be taking you along as we talk about some of the times we got caught by our parents in high school. Can you guess who got into more trouble?

This weeks discussion topic was all about college. Listen in as we imagine what it must be like to be in college now, give some advice to today’s students and ask ourselves what we would change about college if we could.

How important is the hair on our heads? On today's episode we talk about our hair journeys, how hair can help us express ourselves, and how it can effect our self confidence. We ask eachother why our hair is so important and if it really should be at all. Let us know what your thoughts are on this topic and if you want, share some of your hair horror stories by messaging our Instagram @youonlyknowwhatyouknow

Is humanity going in the right or wrong direction? Do we have a right to be happy, or should we earn it? Are human ethics learned or natural?... These are all the questions we ponder in today’s episode. Join us as we teeter on the line between philosophical discussion and existential spiral. It’s a fun one!Instagram: @youonlyknowwhatyouknowNetflix series mentioned: Headspace Guide to Meditation

Dating apps... It's a love/hate relationship. As two girls who never thought they would find themselves on dating apps, we discuss our experience with them. Are they a good place to find love or just a place full of assumptions, split-second decisions and surface-level conversations? Listen to find out our take on the new-age style of dating.We want to hear your dating app experience! DM our Instagram @youonlyknowwhatyouknow with your juiciest (or most cringe-worthy) dating app stories.

Meet Kyle Van De Walle— Mikayla's handsome, humble and successful older brother. Some say he stole all of the good genes before she even got a chance... Just kidding. While that may not be true, this is quite an eventful episode. We play a couple rounds of would your rather, speculate on aliens and the afterlife, and witness some sibling love at the end.Go follow Kyle on Instagram! @kylevandewalle

Have you ever felt the Post-Holiday blues? When there aren’t any fun holidays on the horizon? We feel it too. In this impromptu conversation, Ella and I cover some life updates, Netflix recommendations and the difficulty of job hunting in a pandemic.

It’s the first week of 2021 and we want to leave all those bad habits behind in 2020. But, how exactly do we do that? This week we’ll be diving into the world of habits and why it’s important to be mindful of what we’re so mindlessly doing throughout our day. We’ll share some of our own habits that we want to break and share some tips on how to break them.

Ahh New Year’s... The perfect time to reflect and think about all the things you need to change as a person. Just kidding... Unless? Although, we do love some good resolutions, so we wanted to share ours with you. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We make the mistakes, so you don't have to... 2020 was full of ups, downs, and LOTS of lessons. Today we talk about things we've learned in the most unbelievable year of our human experience. Buckle your seat belts- this is some good stuff.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!!! Would you rather give or receive a lap dance at your work holiday party?? Today, we play Would You Rather and debate some juicy holiday topics and questions. (And give our thoughts on how Tayshia’s season of the Bachelorette ended up, of course!)

Happy Holidays from your YOKWYK family! This week we’ll be sharing some of our favorite Christmas memories, traditions and more. If your looking to get into the holiday spirit and stop being such a grinch then this episode is for you. Go grab some hot chocolate and come join us for some good old Christmas cheer.

WARNING: If you have not seen the most recent bachelorette episodes then go watch them and come back!!! In this weeks shortie we’ll be discussing Tuesdays hometown episode and our feelings about who Tayshia kept and who she sent home. We’ll also be talking about what we think might happen in the Final two episodes and who we think will be the last man standing/kneeling in the end. 

...Do you believe? This week the girls dive into the wacky world of conspiracy theories. Asking themselves questions like is the earth hollow and is J.K Rowling actually a paid actress? We would like to mention that none of these theories should be taken seriously and that we do not support the claims being made. However, there are no bad questions here on the YOKWYK podcast! With that said, come join us as we discuss some of the strangest theories out there and if we think they are really possible.

On this shortie Ella & Mikayla share stories about their first crushes, their first dates and of course their first kisses. Come listen in to find out who had the most cringeworthy story and maybe you’ll learn a thing or two about us!

On this episode, we talk about Mikayla meeting Ella's college friends for the first time. We found out what an astigmatism is and gave some holiday gift ideas for those who need some help (Mikayla).

On this weeks shortie episode Ella and Mikayla describe each other using emojis. According to Mikayla, Ella is (

Do you really know where your clothes are coming from or what happens after you’re done with them? This week we get deep into the real cost of the fashion industry as well as how you as an individual can make an impact by changing the way you purchase clothes. 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! In this mini episode, we share our holiday plans and a short list of things we're thankful for.

We've been friends for 8 years, but how much do we really know about each other? On this episode, we played a get-to-know-you game and learned some juicy stuff.