The Girls Lounge with Liz and KT

its the END + would you rather

Episode 100?! We can’t believe we made it either. In this week’s episode, we’re talking life updates, burnout, and why this might sound like the end (don’t panic… or do). KT opens up about feeling stuck creatively lately, somehow ended up back at high school, and has been coping through shopping sprees and Bravo reality TV. Liz is officially living her best Chicago life in the sky, meal prepping like a pro, and romanticizing her daily walks. We also get into a chaotic Canada GP recap, pop culture favorites, what we’re watching lately, and songs of the week before wrapping it all up with an unhinged round of “Would You Rather.” It’s messy, dramatic, slightly concerning, and very Episode 100 of us. 00:00 - intro + life updates  09:45  - favorites of the week 13:03 - tgl sports corner Canadian GP 17:08 - what we are watching (real house wives, 56 days, desperate housewives) 23:33 - song of the week 26:50 - would you rather Podcast Instagram: @thegirlsloungepodcast Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/thegirlsloungepodcast Personal Socials: Kt instagram: @kennedyrlthornton Liz instagram: @elizabethvalladaress Kt youtube: https://youtube.com/@kennedythornton03?si=RanDVt7AJ-e5i10f episode 100

What's Next?

In this episode of The Girls Lounge, we’re talking all about the unknowns of post-grad life, entering new eras, and figuring out “what’s next.” From KT applying to jobs and embracing her creative side to Liz officially becoming a flight attendant and spending the summer in Chicago, we’re diving into career changes, making new friends, wellness goals, and navigating adulthood in your 20s. We also break down the Mikayla vs. Taylor Frankie Paul drama, share what we’re currently watching like The Pitt and Off Campus, and talk music favorites from Lady Gaga to Gracie Abrams. If you’re in your figuring-it-out era, this episode is for you. 00:00 - intro  03:56 - favorites of the week 05:43 - pop culture chat ( SLOMW Mikayla vs. Taylor Frankie Paul Full Breakdown) 21:40 - what we are watching ( Off Campus & The Pitt S2) 28:41 - song of the week 29:58 - what’s next? Podcast Instagram: @thegirlsloungepodcast Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/thegirlsloungepodcast [https://linktr.ee/thegirlsloungepodcast] kennedy’s substack: https://substack.com/@kennedythornton [https://substack.com/@kennedythornton]  episode 099

our values

In Episode 098, we’re catching up on life updates, from KT getting her Master’s degree and finding her creative flow to Liz officially becoming a flight attendant after her final weekend of training. We share our favorites of the week, dive into the Miami GP, the Met Gala, pop culture moments, what we’re watching, and songs on repeat before getting into the main topic of the episode: our personal values and the results from taking a values quiz that sparked a deeper conversation about what truly matters to us. 00:00 - intro + life updates  - KT SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@kennedythornton 06:30  - favorites of the week 09:55 - tgl sports corner Miami GP 13:56 - pop culture (Olivia Rodrigo snl, Joshua basset new book, met gala) 22:27 - what we are watching (real house wives of Rhode Island, tell me lies) 24:25 - song of the week 25:15 - our values - Episode inspo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-we-said/id1393911268?i=1000761762409 - Values bridge quiz: https://thevaluesbridge.com/?utm_source=sw&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=home_page Podcast Instagram: @thegirlsloungepodcast Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/thegirlsloungepodcast episode 098

Lounging with Kelsey, Roommates, and Pop Culture

This week on The Girls Lounge, Kennedy is joined by Kelsey for a catch-up filled with Derby weekend thoughts, graduate school ending, and the random life things currently consuming us. From Remi Cruz Parsons' cookbook meals to trinket swaps, this episode is basically one long FaceTime call. We also dive into this week’s biggest pop culture headlines, including Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion drama, Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz engagement, Olivia Rodrigo tour news, Ariana Grande’s album announcement, and more! Plus: our thoughts on Roommates, Euphoria season 3, and why rom coms need to make a comeback. 00:00 - intro  09:31 - favorites of the week 14:43 - pop culture chat (Klay Thompson cheating on Meg Thee Stallion, Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz’s engagement confirmed, Oliva Rodrigo tour announcement, Ariana Grande new album, Evelyn Ha)  38:28 - what we are watching (Roommates, Trust me: The False Prophet, Euphoria S3) 01:00:03 - shooting the shiz 01:22:40 - song of the week  Podcast Instagram: @thegirlsloungepodcast Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/thegirlsloungepodcast [https://linktr.ee/thegirlsloungepodcast] episode 097

our relationship dealbreakers

Episode 096 dives into our biggest relationship dealbreakers, but first we catch up on life—KT shares her capstone presentation win and current “moving in silence” era, while Liz is halfway through training—plus our weekly favorites, pop culture moments, and what we’ve been watching. Then we get into it: the non-negotiables that shape how we approach relationships, from needing passion, shared values, and personal growth to feeling fully understood and supported. We talk about why being open-minded, respectful of individuality, and genuinely interested in each other’s worlds matters—and the red flags that tell us when something just isn’t it. 00:00 - intro + life updates  04:15  - favorites of the week 05:40 - pop culture (Olivia Rodrigo single, Coachella wknd 2, harry styles engaged???) 12:07 - what we are watching (tell me lies, BEEF, the studio) 14:52 - song of the week 5:35 - our relationship dealbreakers Podcast Instagram: @thegirlsloungepodcast Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/thegirlsloungepodcast episode 096