Sisters Like Us

This episode starts with a little sister tiff - kept it in for the realness. Then we talk a lot about current TV like the Olympics and the Super Bowl. We also talk about books and things related to reading! 🥂 Drink of the week: Raspberry Leaf Tea & Water 📝 Things We Mentioned: The Conditions of Will: https://amzn.to/3MgMZmU The Vanishing Half: https://amzn.to/4cxPLyH 107 Days: https://amzn.to/3MfM4mT ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Sisters 02:00 Olympics 11:22 Ally's night out 15:46 Traitors 23:10 Super Bowl 30:24 Reading 37:37 C9 Updates 38:50 Lyla girl 42:07 Another show 48:01 NYC trip? 50:13 Hilary Duff!!! 🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need advice, or a topic you want us to dig deeper in? Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/45DALdP 📱 Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterslikeuspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQSBjr-YatnyQdFw8bUp3tQ 2026 | Episode 7 | Episode 79

This episode starts with a convo about Broadway shows - a few recent ones that Laken has seen and options for Ally in London. Then we answer a few of your questions about matcha, spray tans, and quitting your corporate job. (CONGRATS AGAIN!!!!) Of course, we spend a good chunk of time on entertainment including Traitors, Dancing with the Stars, the Grammys and the Super Bowl! 🥂 Drink of the week: Raspberry Leaf Tea & Matcha 📝 Things We Mentioned: The Conditions of Will: https://amzn.to/3MgMZmU Anxious People: https://amzn.to/4qUQtKM ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Feeling tired... 01:23 Broadway shows 08:20 Whitney in Chicago 12:00 Is matcha gross? 14:32 Spray tans 18:28 Quitting my corporate job 26:15 Movies 27:17 TV 35:15 More HR Events 42:35 Books 45:15 Super Bowl 47:57 The Grammys 🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need advice, or a topic you want us to dig deeper in? Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/45DALdP 📱 Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterslikeuspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQSBjr-YatnyQdFw8bUp3tQ 2026 | Episode 6 | Episode 78

This episode starts off with updates on my current pregnancy, a chat about baby names, and the story of Lyla's birth - which I don't know that I've ever shared anywhere?! Then we get into entertainment and spend a while chatting about the newest Bridgerton series and some weird rules that they have on traitors. 🥂 Drink of the week: Raspberry Leaf Tea 📝 Things We Mentioned: The Conditions of Will: https://amzn.to/3MgMZmUAnxious People: https://amzn.to/4qUQtKM ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Raspberry Leaf Tea 01:25 Pregnancy & Maternity Leave 03:25 Lyla's Birth Story 10:32 Baby name thoughts 16:18 Movies? 16:45 Bridgerton 23:58 Traitors 30:45 Bonnie's HR Reaction 34:45 Reading 36:54 DWTS live show thoughts 40:40 Ticket prices 🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need advice, or a topic you want us to dig deeper in? Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/45DALdP 📱 Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterslikeuspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQSBjr-YatnyQdFw8bUp3tQ 2026 | Episode 5 | Episode 77

This episode is very TV heavy between a long chat about the Traitors and other things we are watching. We also talked about another fun night for Ally and something else coming for her in 2026! 🥂 Drink of the week:Hot Tea & Cherry Coke 📝 Things We Mentioned: The Conditions of Will: https://amzn.to/3MgMZmU ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Fun drinks 03:01 Guy who climbed a building? 05:31 Traitors 14:20 Reality TV in general 16:20 Bridgerton 18:20 More TV... 20:24 Exposing mom 27:00 Another HR night 34:48 Ally's side hustle? 37:33 Reading40:36 Ally's future apartment 🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need advice, or a topic you want us to dig deeper in? Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/45DALdP 📱 Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterslikeuspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQSBjr-YatnyQdFw8bUp3tQ 2026 | Episode 4 | Episode 76

This episode starts with a little rant from Laken, but then we get into our happy, silly selves. We answered some fun questions from y'all about FOMO and habits. Then we talked about what we're currently watching and our goals for 2026! 🥂 Drink of the week: Water 📝 Things We Mentioned: Anxious People: https://amzn.to/4sTbuXY Him: https://amzn.to/3Z9FWzc Laken's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanwithLaken Ally's Journal: https://wmscoshop.com/ ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 75!!! 00:56 Sibling relationships 02:41 What fills you up? 05:52 FOMO 09:00 Heated Rival-Rave 11:44 Past struggles 15:43 Upcoming trip for Ally 19:00 Habits 20:38 Entertainment 34:27 Goals 44:14 2016? 🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need advice, or a topic you want us to dig deeper in? Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/45DALdP 📱 Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterslikeuspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQSBjr-YatnyQdFw8bUp3tQ 2026 | Episode 3 | Episode 75

We are back this week with more giggles, gasps, and yes, eye rolls! We start with a recap of Ally's weekend which involves...you can probably guess! We answer some awesome questions from you and share what we're currently reading and watching! 🥂 Drink of the week: Water and smoothie 📝 Things We Mentioned: Laken's Reading Video: https://youtu.be/CWE5PEpUtmU The Cousins: https://amzn.to/3Nky7UK The Teacher: https://amzn.to/3NJUgfe Him: https://amzn.to/3Z9FWzc ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Pardon Ally's appearance 02:48 I forgot about the jar. 03:24 Ally's weekend 12:36 Doing work you're passionate about 19:49 Combating the winter blues 23:00 Romanticizing our normal days 25:33 Getting emotional 8:05 Reading 32:53 Movies & TV 🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need advice, or a topic you want us to dig deeper in? Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/45DALdP 📱 Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterslikeuspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQSBjr-YatnyQdFw8bUp3tQ 2026 | Episode 2 | Episode 74

We are so happy to be back!!! This week's episode is a lot of catch up including how the rest of 2025 went and what we are leaving behind. We, of course, catch up on all things entertainment including A LOT from Ally about a popular new show!🥂 Drink of the week: Water and coffee 📝 Things We Mentioned: Silky Toes: https://silkytoes.com/collections/mixed-boxes?sca_ref=10333513.A52gkf3aVld Discount Code: CLOUD9EVENTS25% Brick: Get $10 OFF!! https://www.getbrick.app/LAKEN58880 ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → We are back!!01:17 → Posting on Social Media04:02 → Leaving behind & taking with us11:25 → Excited for baby boy14:00 → Pregnancy & mom life19:28 → End of 2025 recap26:06 → The new 2016?28:57 → Mindset shifts30:01 → Sister vs. Sister-in-law32:24 → Reading35:49 → Heated Rivalry36:34 → I had very low expectations going into this45:58 → Other TV & Movies🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need advice, or a topic you want us to dig deeper in? Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/45DALdP 📱 Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterslikeuspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQSBjr-YatnyQdFw8bUp3tQ 2026 | Episode 1 | Episode 73

Ok, the currently section is back. We narrowed it down to what we think are the 5 most helpful categories for now! We share a lot of random stuff we are trying (or hoping to try) and some things are definitely loving. We talk about updates on Ally's book, of course Dancing with the Stars, and answer a great question from one of you about home decor! 🥂 Drink of the week: Water :) ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → Just kidding, it's back 01:44 → Using / loving 05:24 → Not drinking 06:25 → Eating / drinking 13:42 → Trying21:16 → Reading 25:31 → Ally's writing progress 28:24 → Watching 31:31 → Dancing with the Stars 41:54 → Did she win? 44:14 → Halloween costume predicament 45:37 → Home decor question 🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need advice, or a topic you want us to dig deeper in? Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/45DALdP 📱 Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterslikeuspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQSBjr-YatnyQdFw8bUp3tQ

This episode has a lottttt on Dancing with the Stars! Are you surprised??? We are excited to dig deep into the new season, who we would want to be paired with, and which weeks are looking forward to. We also talk a lot about other TV shows - some new ones and some that are returning in the fall. We wrap it up with a few questions from you about our fall plans and advice on a situation at work! 🥂 Drink of the week: Water :) ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → Heyyy 01:09 → Dancing with the stars 17:03 → More TV 30:52 → Reading 36:03 → Upcoming concert 37:11 → Fall stuff 44:16 → Advice: discouraged at work 🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need advice, or a topic you want us to dig deeper in? Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/45DALdP 📱 Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterslikeuspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQSBjr-YatnyQdFw8bUp3tQ

We are excited to be back in our regular seats chatting with your about all things media, current events, and life in general!🥂 Drink of the week: Water & Diet Coke ⏱ Episode Timestamps:00:00 → Ally's busy season 03:48 → Vegas baby! 05:42 → Pregnancy update 08:43 → Taylor Swift 11:08 → Sabrina 16:48 → Ally's new show 22:19 → DWTS Cast 35:11 → Halloween 39:09 → Summer 🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need advice, or a topic you want us to dig deeper in? Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/45DALdP 📱Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterslikeuspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQSBjr-YatnyQdFw8bUp3tQ

WE ARE BACK! And with a fun surprise to kick off this episode! This was the episode we recorded LIVE with friends in the audience on 8/9. IT WAS SO FUN to be able to interact live and chat!🥂 Drink of the week: Cosmo's from Costco📝 Things We Mentioned:Laken's Book: https://amzn.to/472s9QgAlly's Book: https://amzn.to/3Uv27h4Laken's Shorts: https://amzn.to/41c8utvAlly's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/41bNRxu⏱ Episode Timestamps:00:00 → Surprise!!!!02:25 → Reading05:11 → Watching09:43 → Wearing11:10 → Eating12:41 → Most likely to32:10 → Spill the wine!54:39 → Heartfelt ending🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need advice, or a topic you want us to dig deeper in? Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/45DALdP📱 Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterslikeuspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQSBjr-YatnyQdFw8bUp3tQ