Ep5. Friendships Take Work Too

Ep5. Friendships Take Work Too

Last episode, in light of Valentine’s Day, we explored romantic love and all that it holds. But love isn’t just romance. This week on How Are You Doing, Really?, we’re talking about friendship love. And how these relationships carry our history, our growth, and sometimes, our heartbreak. As we continue the conversation of how our relationships shape us, we are asking: Do you have a best friend? How have your friendships changed over time? We dive into conflict and betrayal, friend breakups, shifting life values, and what happens when marriage or kids change the dynamic. Should romantic relationships take precedence, or is balance the key to a fulfilled life? And what does that balance actually look like? Do you sometimes feel a little inept at maintaining meaningful friendships in a world that makes connections look effortless? Well, you’re not alone. So the next time your friendships feel complex, take a breath—and ask yourself: How are you doing, really?

Ep4. The Work We Do To Love

Have you ever believed that love would be enough? Enough to fix it, heal it, or carry a relationship through anything? In this episode of How Are You Doing, Really?, we explore romantic love beyond the butterflies and big gestures. We reflect on how our real-life experiences have reshaped our understanding of what love truly means. We discuss the joy of loving and being loved, but also acknowledge the reality that love alone is not enough. Healthy romantic love requires communication, accountability, emotional maturity, forgiveness, and real effort. Whether you choose to stay and grow together or go your separate ways, there is work involved. This episode is a reminder that love is powerful and beautiful — but sustaining it takes more than just the feeling.

Ep3. Out of Sight, Still in the Heart

In this episode of How Are You Doing, Really?, we talk about care—who shows up, who fades out, and why. We unpack “out of sight, out of mind” friendships, the expectations within friendships, and why so many of us default to “I’m fine,” even with the people who love us most. From work friends to real friends, adulting burnout to emotional capacity, this conversation explores how relationships strain, soften, evolve, and survive as we grow. If you’ve ever pulled away to protect others—or felt abandoned when someone else did—this one’s for you.

Ep2. Comfort Food, Odd Fears and Slowing Down

Welcome to How Are You Doing, Really? — a podcast about honest check-ins and the things we don’t always say out loud. In this episode, we explore the questions we wish people asked instead of the automatic “How are you?” We talk about what self-care really looks like for us, our comfort foods, our oddly specific fears, and the moments that remind us to slow down. We reflect on the activities that help us feel grounded and bring balance back into our lives. This episode is a gentle reminder that rest is not a reward and joy doesn’t have to be earned. You don’t always have to be hustling. Until next time, take care of yourself, eat something that brings you comfort, and pause to ask yourself: How are you doing, really?

Ep1. So...How Are You Doing, Really?

Welcome to How Are You Doing, Really?—a podcast about honest check-ins and the things we don’t always say out loud. In this first episode, we share why this podcast exists, unpack the expectations that come with a new year, and explore how the pressure to “start fresh” can quietly dismiss real, lived experiences. We reflect on motivation, accountability, when life inevitably happens, and how to give ourselves grace without letting go of growth. This episode is an invitation to slow down, be honest (even if only to yourself), and move forward with compassion on this journey called life. Until next time, be gentle with yourself, and take a moment to ask: How are you doing, really?