The TMI Project Story Hour features stories from more than a decade of live performances, profiling the brave souls who stepped on stage and shared the stories they were most afraid to tell. Here we will take a deeper dive and share the stories behind the secrets, and what happened next.
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Welcome to Pretty Basic, a weekly podcast hosted by multi-hyphenate creators and best friends, Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz. From TMI conversations about dating to big sister chats on how to feel more confident to the dark reality of influencing; each week you'll be left wanting more "content, baby, content." New episodes every Wednesday!
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Creative people can fashion something beautiful, something meaningful, out of nothing. A power like that deserves to be recognized and celebrated. On June 7th, 2018, the who’s who of marketing will be attending at Pier 21, in Halifax. It’s a time to look back at the brands we’ve built and campaigns we’ve brought to life, and to celebrate all the creativity that our provinces have to offer. The ICE Awards includes a professional development day as well as the big event: the ICE Awards Gala. I ...
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Period Power Stories: The Birds and the Bees
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20:30Period Power! Club members Siobhan and Makayla talk periods, education, and shame, plus a visit from a special guest - Siobhan’s dad and Kingston High School teacher Mr. Burch! Siobhan shares her TMI Project monologue on getting her first period, and how her family’s openness and education around menstruation conflicted with the social stigma she i…
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What Really Happened In The Midwest
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1:07:49Straight from New York City, Remi and Cal are catching you up on their recent travels — from their Midwest adventures in Wisconsin (yes, there were cheese curds involved) to the whirlwind reason they’re in NYC right now and their upcoming Honeymoon! It was a Midwest wedding weekend that had it all — think: beer you can only get in Wisconsin, a venu…
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Period Power Stories: Senator Michelle Hinchey on Period Politics
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42:05By Senator Michelle Hinchey, Hayley Downs, Blake Pfeil, Tina Dierna, Raine Grayson, Makayla Leon
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Period Power Stories: Bloody Storytelling
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24:56Period Power activists interview mentor Dara Lurie, one of the TMI Project Workshop Leaders who helped them craft their Period Power Stories. Dara shares advice that she received as a young activist in Berlin, directly from Audre Lorde herself. Makayla shares her Period Power story, a letter to her body recounting her journey of self-love and accep…
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The Secret K-Pop Project That Got Cancelled
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59:07We’re back with a classic Pretty Basic girl chat! 💕 This week, we’re catching you up on what we’ve been up to lately. Alisha gets nostalgic about how Stacie Orrico was her Britney Spears, opens up about resisting those temporary highs, and reminds us all to just breathe (literally and figuratively). Meanwhile, Remi has her ultimate fangirl moment o…
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Did you know that an estimated 11,000 tampons are used over the course of the average menstruators' lifetime? Period Power! Club members discuss some options for more environmentally friendly menstrual products. The club watches Domonique’s 2023 TMI Project monologue about her first time using a tampon, and Domonique reflects on how telling her tru…
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Pretty Basic Wednesday is BACK! This week, Alisha opens up about her mental health and what really happened behind her recent breakdown. Between the crime-scene vibes at home and her much-needed social media detox, she’s picked up some new habits and discovered the art of romanticizing her life. Meanwhile… SCHOOLISHA RETURNS, but this time at Remi’…
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Introducing Period Power Stories, a video podcast collaboration between true storytelling organization TMI Project, and Kingston High School’s Period Power! Club. Period Power Stories was produced in partnership with HUDSY and Kingston High School’s Period Power! Club. It was written and produced by Hayley Downs, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson. It …
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Taking the Break We Didn’t Know We Needed
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53:29Another Pretty Basic Wednesday is hereee! Remi kicks things off with a story regarding the insane reason a random stranger was yelling at her. We share about how we found out Tate McRae was actually an OG Alisha Marie fan and Alisha opens up about why she’s taking a social media break, how her mental health has been and the ways ADHD has been playi…
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Raine introduces listeners to Period Power Stories, TMI Project’s collaboration with the brave students of Kingston High School’s Period Power! Club. Period Power Stories uses true storytelling to raise awareness of menstrual stigma, period poverty, and the urgent need for comprehensive education. Period Power! Club is a chapter of PERIOD.ORG. This…
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Another Pretty Basic Wednesday is here — and this week we cover everything from glam essentials (nails, spray tans, and even The Secret Life of Mormon Wives) to sharing some of our favorite memories from our Atlanta trip —plus a few wild stories we forgot to share from Miami. We dive (almost literally) into our aquarium adventure, Remi’s shockingly…
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When He’s Emotionally Unavailable & The Pressure of Timelines
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44:30This episode is brought to you by Google Shopping. For all your back to school essentials visit g.co/shopping/backtoschool Another bonus episode coming at cha (because you guys keep asking for more PB 💕). This week we’re tackling all the juicy, messy, and real questions you sent in. From situationships who body shame but keep you hooked, to PCOS an…
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This week on Pretty Basic we’re getting real about sex with special guests Dr. Cory Pedersen (founder of Orgasm Lab) and Amanda Champion (lead researcher). From the psychology behind dick pics (including the recent one Alisha got 👀), to the orgasm gap, to the myths and taboos we all grew up with—nothing is off-limits. We talk about why men send the…
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Alisha Confronts Her Fear Of Dating
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1:13:35This week’s Pretty Basic is giving exclusive tea and a little bit of therapy. 👀 Alisha may or may not have been the whistleblower on Taylor Swift’s engagement (oops). She’s also in the middle of a real-life love triangle (yes, really), questioning long-distance relationships, and wondering if she’s… a f**boy? We’re exposing her avoidant attachment …
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Remi Gets Real About Pregnancy Timeline, PCOS + More!
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1:04:11This week on Pretty Basic, it’s just you and Remi — and she’s answering it all. From updates on her PCOS journey and pregnancy timeline with Cal, to how marriage has shifted her life and even the secrets she’s been keeping, nothing’s off the table. She opens up about self-esteem before and after her weight loss, whether she’d ever quit her vlog cha…
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This episode is brought to you by Google Shopping. For all your back to school essentials find out more at g.co/shopping/backtoschool Need some unfiltered big sis energy in your life? This one’s for you. This week, we’re tackling your juiciest submissions — from not having a “true” best friend in your 20s, to the boyfriend who doesn’t want his girl…
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Alisha’s BIG Secret + Conspiracy Theories!
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1:00:29This week on Pretty Basic, things get wildly random (in the best way 👀). Alisha drops a major surprise… and the backstory behind it that you won’t believe. Remi reveals who her very first cookbook customer was, what bizarre black-market item she’s tempted to buy, and how her dogs act out for attention. The girls also go down a spiral of conspiracy …
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This week on Pretty Basic, Remi is joined by none other than Cal — and the two are finally dropping the HUGE NEWS they’ve been keeping a secret… and no, it’s not just that Remi is announcing her brand-new cookbook, Let’s Get Cooking! 🍳 For the first time ever on the podcast, they’re spilling a major secret they’ve been hiding for months. Plus, Cal …
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Did Alisha Hire a Private Investigator on Cal?!
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58:11This week we’re catching up on everything from our weekends to the most random (but iconic) life updates. Remi shares what it was like growing up as a minority in Orange County, embracing her Asian culture, and even reflecting on little Remi—plus, yes, she’s been thinking about babies lately. Alisha talks about her painting era, her public apology …
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Alisha Got Stopped By The Cops + Unhinged Travel Stories
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1:03:47You know it’s going to be a wild episode when the customs officers get involved. Remi shares the wild story of how she found out she’s allergic to latex—and the weird connection it has to avocados?! Alisha opens up about her (very real) run-in with the law, getting stopped by customs, and allegedly smuggling something illegal into Japan. Plus, we d…
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Bretman Rock’s Secret Birthday Surprise + Inside Our CRAZY Japan Trip
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1:28:08Pack your bags and grab a raw egg (trust us)—we’re taking you to Japan with us! From getting champagne-drunk in a purse store to watching Bretman Rock get recognized 30 times a day, this trip was everything. We hit iconic spas, got our minds blown at a maid café, and casually tried a snake venom shot (???). We’re spilling all about Remi’s emotional…
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A Girl-Talk Q&A: Fashion, Therapy, ADHD & Everything in Between
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1:18:50This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha and Remi are back with a juicy Q+A episode, answering all your burning questions—from our dogs' personalities to our current girl dinner obsessions. We’re chatting ADHD, anxiety, therapy, and how we're learning to set better routines (while still living spontaneous lives). Plus, fashion hot takes: Capri pants, ball…
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A Wedding Planner Tell-All: Everything Remi Didn’t Know Happened
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1:44:10In the final wedding episode of the season, Remi and Alisha are joined by your fan-favorite wedding planner Jason Rhee for a behind-the-scenes tell-all. From Jason’s near-death hospital scare to ICE unexpectedly showing up at the venue—and yes, even Etsy witchcraft—he spills everything Remi didn’t know was happening behind the scenes. They break do…
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What Went Wrong At The Wedding, Celeb Guests & The Vows
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1:43:52The wedding recap continues! In Part 2 we are sharing all behind-the-scenes chaos—from the emotional love letters and iconic vows to Cal’s locked jaw at the altar and a first look that went hilariously wrong. They’re talking “groomsmen rules”, skipping the sweetheart table, and the story behind how Lana Del Rey joined them on their special day. Let…
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Addressing The Crazy Wedding Theories!
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1:26:06The NEWLYWEDS are in the house and giving you the full wedding debrief—joined by Alisha and the iconic flower girl himself, Oli. From the emotional high to the unexpected post-wedding comedown, they’re spilling everything: why they skipped the honeymoon, how Cal blacked out (not for the reason you think), and what really went down after the big day…
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They did it!! Remi and Cal officially tied the knot this past weekend, and we’re giving you the pre-wedding details — and yes, Cal is here to help us spill all the secrets we’ve been keeping! We’re talking venue, and how they picked the location, Remi’s dress, Cal’s custom tux, their wedding rings, the flowers, the music, live performances, the uni…
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Alisha Got Plastic Surgery For Remi’s Wedding!
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54:56It’s a solo Alisha episode and she’s got a lot to say – from her lifelong insecurity with a facial mole to the body shame she’s faced online, Alisha opens up about body image and how the beauty industry made her feel straight-up ugly. She also dives deep into dating in your 30s vs. your 20s, Peter Pan boys, and the question no one wants to ask: why…
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Pretty Little Prenup & Remi’s Bridal Shower Fail
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1:17:33We’re diving into all things love, weddings, and the very real conversations that come with them. From Ashley Benson’s unexpected shoutout (where are our Pretty Little Liars girls at?) to the absolutely insane story of how Remi’s wedding planner ended up in the ER, no topic is off limits—though honestly, are they ever? We’re reflecting on behind-th…
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Remi’s Pregnancy Scare & Much Needed Girl Talk
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1:14:05Let’s just say... this episode kicks off with a pregnancy scare and only gets more unhinged from there. We dive into all the highs and lows of womanhood — from Remi missing her period just weeks before the wedding to navigating mood swings, period pain, and the wild science of alternating ovaries. She gets candid about taking pregnancy tests and wo…
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Remi and Alisha Move to New York!!!
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1:08:29We’re basically New Yorkers now… well, kinda. We’re dishing on all the NYC chaos — from our favorite hidden gems to Cal’s full-on panic attack that ended with a missed flight (you truly can’t make this stuff up). Cal and Oli eventually made it to the city, and Cal decided to go big with his biggest purchase ever. We also got to meet YouTube’s CEO (…
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We Survived Remi’s Bachelorette in Vegas (Barely)
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1:23:00Buckle up, besties—this episode is a wild ride through the most iconic Bachelorette weekend ever: Remi’s bach bash turned accidental brand trip in Vegas! From pre-party brunches to nightclub chaos with Zedd—and yes, Lance Bass—it was nonstop vibes and, dare we say, peak lucky girl syndrome. We spill on everything: the Magic Mike moment that got Ali…
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Alisha Lied To Ashley About Her Engagement…
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1:14:05This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha is joined by a very special guest—her newly engaged sister, Ashley! We’re spilling all the behind-the-scenes moments from Ashley’s dream proposal, including how Alisha played a hand in delaying it altogether. From signs from the universe (hello, ladybug!) to the chaotic way Alisha and her manager got Ashley to the …
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On this week’s episode, we’re packing our bags and heading straight into bachelorette chaos, bridal showers, and all things wedding. Remi’s getting all mushy over Cal’s sweetest moments, while Alisha’s out here threatening to spill wine on people. From wild bachelorette ideas to the age-old debate: strippers, yes or no? Plus, we play a little “hot …
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Our Coachella Recap + What Really Happens At the Exclusive After Parties
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1:23:59This week, we're giving you the ultimate Coachella recap — from private jets to emotional spirals and everything in between. Remi fully stepped into her Coachella fairy era, Alisha had a full-on meltdown, and let’s just say… a lot went down in that hot tub. We’re breaking down every detail of the weekend — from getting styled to private jets, priva…
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Alisha + Remi Unpack Their Mommy Issues
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1:18:26This week on Pretty Basic, we're giving you a long-awaited Asia recap. From 18-step hair treatments and heavenly head massages to traveling with our moms and embracing the beauty in aging, we’re getting real about the deep convos and tender moments that shaped our trip (cue all the chaos and cuteness). Remi opens up about a healing moment with her …
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The Rudest Influencers We’ve Met + Friendship Q&A w/ Oli Abbas
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1:22:41Trigger Warning: This content discusses weight loss, depression, and body dysmorphia, which may be sensitive for some individuals. Please prioritize your well-being and listen with care. 💛 Spring has sprung, depression is over, and the sun is shining—so of course, Remi is joined by her bestie Oli for a deep and hilariously entertaining catch-up and…
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Influencer Secrets Exposed: Managers, Money & Brand Deals
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1:29:53This week on Pretty Basic, we’re spilling all the influencer industry secrets with our managers, Evegail Andal and Tommy Fortmann! Ever wondered what managers (and agents) actually do, how much creators should charge for brand deals, or what happens behind the scenes when someone gets canceled? We’re breaking down the biggest misconceptions, sharin…
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Trigger Warning: In this episode, we discuss binge eating, eating disorders, body image, and negative thoughts. If these topics are sensitive for you, feel free to skip this episode or listen with care. 💜 Ready for a wellness check in?! On this week’s episode, we’re diving into all things body image, mental health, and balance. Remi shares her two-…
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Bretman Rock on Finding Love, Family Trauma & Getting Hexed
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1:42:21Trigger warning: This episode contains conversations about family trauma and eating disorders. If these topics are difficult for you, feel free to skip or take breaks as needed. 💜 Bretman Rock is back on Pretty Basic — in his lover era and wilder than ever! In this chaotic, laugh-until-you-cry episode, he shares the wildest family stories from his …
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Heath and Mariah’s Wedding Regrets!
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1:34:30On this episode of Pretty Basic, we’re joined by the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Hussar—Heath and Mariah! They’re fresh off their wedding day and spilling all the details, from picking the most important parts of planning to skipping a wedding planner and letting family help. They open up about their biggest wedding-day surprises, the meaning behind Ma…
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Alisha’s Wedding Hookup + Heath & Mariah’s Wedding Drama!!!
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1:12:25In this juicy episode of Pretty Basic, we spill all the tea from Heath and Mariah’s unforgettable wedding weekend. From a wild mall rollercoaster ride to Remi discovering her new favorite food, we share every hilarious and chaotic moment—including the drama with our lost (and possibly stolen) cameras. Plus, Alisha dishes on her unexpected wedding h…
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Prepare yourself to hear about the ultimate Dubai experience! Alisha was flown out by Forbes for the World Governments (yes, that) Summit—rubbing elbows with icons like Nara Smith and indulging in the bold flavors of Arabian cuisine. Meanwhile, Remi is deep in Bachelorette Party planning mode (spoiler: jousting may or may not be involved?) and bing…
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How to Plan a Wedding w/ Remi’s Celebrity Wedding Planner
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1:12:26This week on Pretty Basic, Remi is joined by her wedding planner—and viral Tiktok sensation—Jason Rhee! They dive into the glitz and chaos of wedding planning, from wild industry secrets to the biggest “zilla” moments. Jason spills on his dream wedding, the craziest wedding fiascos he’s witnessed, and the surprising truth behind those sky-high venu…
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Remi’s Wardrobe Malfunction + Alisha Sliding Into This Actor’s DMs
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1:12:34Buckle up, besties, because this week’s Pretty Basic is pure chaos in the best way! We’re talking Grammy rule-breaking (oops, we LIED), Remi’s accidental flashing, and a surprise run-in that left Alisha shook. Plus, spicy book recs (we LOVE the smut), fantasy castings (Fourth Wing, anyone?), and a little DM sliding. Oh, and did Korean BBQ almost in…
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Alisha Was Almost Not Remi's Maid of Honor!
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1:14:09We’re BACK from our much-needed break and have so much to catch up on! On this week’s episode, Remi takes us through her very affirming psychic reading and how she almost didn’t ask Alisha to be her maid of honor (drama, we know). Alisha opens up about her ADHD struggles and Onyx Storm excitement, while we demand a January do-over. We’re also pulli…
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Make 2025 the Year You Achieve Your Goals + Dream Life with this Manifestation Formula ft. Mimi Bouchard
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1:27:09Trigger Warning: Just a quick heads-up—this episode touches on eating disorders, self-harm, and drug and alcohol use. Please listen with care, and feel free to skip this episode if these topics may be triggering for you. Take care of yourself first. 💖 Make 2025 the year you finally become the happiest, healthiest, and wealthiest you. Join the hundr…
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New Year, New Me: Our Goals for 2025
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1:01:14New year, new us! Alisha and Remi are setting the vibe for 2025 with their words for the year and goals – beyond just Remi’s dream of no longer being allergic to avocados. They reveal what they’re manifesting and investing in, the surprising science behind shower thoughts, and celebrate making it through the infamous seven-year friendship hump. Get…
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Giving You Big Sister Advice with Ashley and Taryne Pt. 2
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1:13:43It’s a holly jolly advice fest as Ashley and Taryne return for part two of Pretty Basic’s Christmas Spectacular! The girls spill tea on everything from navigating friends with benefits to Remi’s enneagram plot twist. They’re serving up tips on finding love (without swiping), making friends, anxious thoughts and telling your BFF they’re tragically e…
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Help! I’ve Outgrown My Best Friend with Ashley and Taryne
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1:22:00This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha and Remi are joined by Ashley and Taryne from the Unsolicited Advice podcast for a crossover episode full of sisterly chaos and tactics on how to level up your communication. From Ashley skipping math tutoring to an extremely awkward invasion of “private time” (if you know what we mean ;) . Let’s just say this epis…
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