Change seems to be the only constant in our twenties — and moving between cities is one of the best ways to shake things up! Whether transitioning from independence to moving back home, or taking the leap across the country, it's undeniable how much your physical location shapes your life and self-concept. How do you create a new sense of "home" so…

Keeping up with the Joneses. Shedding energy vampires. Learning and unlearning. Growing from pain. The hedonic treadmill. Honouring your inner child. Searching for your own truth amidst chaos. How do you shed all the bullsh*t and live life on your own terms? Leave the comparison trap, minimize regret, and pursue a life true to you and only you? Our…

How do we shield our self-worth from rejections? Can girls ask guys out? Is attraction subjective? How do we stop taking things personally? "Just shoot your shot!" they say, but we know it's never just that easy — you need a mindset of steel to chase romantic pursuits without shame. In this episode, let's talk about that mindset. Alison is the QUEE…

This episode I chat with romance author Yulin Kuang about her debut novel How to End a Love Story, adapting romance novels for film and her writing process! Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learn…

Did you know that the single most IMPORTANT indicator of lasting health and happiness in a given person's life is the quality of their connections? In other words, even in the midst of our busy adult lives, do NOT de-prioritize your pals! Since my previous friendships episode in Dec 2021 (ep 51), I've experienced two more years of new friendship le…

How does one TRULY embody their authentic selves and love themselves from the inside-out?! Surprise, it's the opposite of fluffy sunshines and rainbows — let's talk body dysmorphia, eating disorders, breakups, haters, and calorie obsessions, just a few of several culprits that dragged Alison and I through the pits of low self-worth to come out stro…

This week I'm joined by author Andie J Christopher to discuss the truly, marvelously bonkers Lucky, by THE Jackie Collins. Is this a romance? debatable. Is it a very fun book to read? most definitely. Want more Jackie Collins? Check out Fates Mates Trailblazer episode with Jackie Collins' daughters, Rory Green and Tiffany Lerman. Please Rate, Revie…

Ladies, this one's for you. Karen and I are back for some dating tough love — to get you out of that situationship, redefine your dating standards, and of course, protect your precious temple of a body. Modern dating is m e s s y to say the least, and the last thing we need is to cry over someone who would only text us at 1AM. Let's talk: How does …

Let's get PERSONAL. At what stage should you ask someone out (or be asked out)? Can guys and girls really just be friends? How do we approach first dates? The talking stage? Communicating intentions? How do we distinguish between infatuation and truly liking someone? Honest thoughts on the friends to lovers trope? How do we detach and just have fun…

Are you feeling lost in your twenties? Don't worry, 'cuz same — even the most seemingly "put together" people can have no real idea what they're doing. Meet Will: passionate photographer and chem student in one, who chose the PhD track over the "artist grind" in New York City. Is it normal to feel regret? Are there right and wrong choices in life? …

This week I'm joined by colorist and dear friend Kelly Noonan as we read her first romance - Milla Vane's A Heart of Blood and Ashes. We chat about fantasy vs. fantasy romance expectations, matching hair color to book series and more! Check out Kelly's instagram, and if you're in NYC and would like to book with the most talented colorist, you can f…

HAPPY 2024! It's time to get REAL (hot takes and bare-bones style) about what to bring IN versus LEAVE BEHIND for the new year. Join Karen and I as we share our personal 2024 "ins and outs," an honest evaluation of the people, habits, mindsets, and beliefs we hold. Let's talk external validation, boundaries, friendships, perfectionism, kindness, se…

The prodigal podcast host Clayton Gumbert returns to talk about the Netflix movie Love At First Sight! Why was this movie overlooked? Why does Anybody But You look so bad? And who should die first in a relationship, the man or the woman? Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Sh…

This week I'm joined by Rob Johnson to chat about the Amazon adaptation of Casey McQuiston's novel, Red, White and Royal Blue! Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @lear…

What's an introverted extrovert, and vice versa? Why do NFs attract each other? How do P and J balance each other out? What about romantic compatibility? What da HECK is the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator, and why is it SO FUN to analyze?! I, ENFP, am joined by my friend Joseph, INFJ, to geek out on ALL things MBTI... while exposing oursel…

This week I sat down with Harlequin editor Stacy Boyd to discuss all things romance publishing (yes, including cartoon covers). https://stacyboyd.com/ Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learning th…

This week I'm joined by author Danielle Jackson to discuss the old west, roadtrip romance Beverly Jenkins' Night Hawk! We discuss it all including- Is Maggie Freeman one of the great heroines? (yes). Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://…

Some people dream of moving to the big city... others just GO for it! But with eating on the floor, roaches crawling out of holes, absurd living costs, and leaving familiarity... what are the upsides and possibilities that make it all worthwhile (specifically NYC)? This episode is a catch up with my friend Zach, who made the move to New York City f…

This week I chat with romance author Meg Cabot about her newest novel Enchanted to Meet You, the first book in her Witches of West Harbor Series. Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learning the Tro…

Take a walk with me! Toronto TOTALLY shifted my identity, and here, I share it ALL — full-blown adulting, living the downtown pace, embracing all the unknowns, and building unshakeable confidence. Putting your "avatar" someplace new is *bound* to unlock more of your potential, and what better time to do this than your twenties?! Lifechanging is an …

"Let's get high and record a podcast episode." Behold... our masterpiece. To cap our summer in Toronto, my roommate Andrew and I went on an adventure, high (in case you missed it), and ended the night with a nonsensical yet oddly deep conversation. Tune in for a nugget of our vibes: from debating the English language, to reflecting on the passage o…

This week I chat with romance author Diana Quincy about her newest novel The Duke Gets Desperate. Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Facebook Learni…

HELLLOOOO friends, I've picked up the mic again after many months — and not without many changes!!! As you can see, the podcast has totally rebranded: goodbye "I'm In My Twenties?!" and hello "Musings with Meg" :) You can expect to see MORE content, shorter-form content, even more candid and RAW AF content. In this episode, I explain the reasonings…

This week I chat with romance-adjacent author Erika Montgomery about her newest novel Our Place on the Island. Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learning…

She's finally here! Lady Imogen Loveless and her meaty-thighed man, Detective Tommy Peck, the main character's of KNOCKOUT are finally in the world. And today I am joined by their author, the wonderful, talented, Sarah MacLean. Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, T…

The time has come, what did America Ferrera think of her very first romance novel, Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas? Listen to find out! Also-What was that book I couldn't remember? When the Marquess Falls by Lorraine Heath! While you're here- I'm hosting an event with author Sarah MacLean to celebrate the release of KNOCKOUT book #3 in her Hell's Bell…

This week I am joined by actress, director, producer, writer and dear friend America Ferrera as we chat about her ideas around romance, and I assign her her first romance! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and…

Today I'm chatting with author Danielle Jackson about her newest book Accidentally In Love out August 8th! Buy signed copies at Love's Sweet Arrow or Anderson's Bookshop! Follow Danielle on Twitter and Instagram! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-P…

We're overdue for a dating episode! Let's talk the evaluation stage... deciding your dealbreakers, finding love, and the importance of self-love and boundaries as learned through past romantic experiences. --- Summary: Have you ever found yourself caught in the snare of an unhealthy relationship or stuck in negative emotional patterns? In this epis…

This week I sat down to chat with author Tessa Bailey about the her newest book Unfortunately Yours, second in the A Vine Mess series. Follow Tessa on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, O…

This week I am joined by Selena Coppock as we read her very first romance novel, It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey. While you're here check out Selena's podcast, Two Wick Minimum, her parody wedding account @NYTVows, listen to her comedy album Seen Better Days or just follow her on instagram and twitter! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Ap…

This week I am joined by romance author Andie J. Christopher to discuss the glory that is category romance and discuss Harlequin Present's Returning to Claim His Heir by Amanda Cinelli. Follow Andie on Twitter and Instagram! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH!…

This week I got the chance to chat with Adriana Herrera about her newest novel An Island Princess Starts a Scandal (Out May 30th) which you can preorder now!! May 29th! Come to our event in Greenpoint Brooklyn hosted by WORD Bookstore with Adriana Herrera and Joanna Shupe! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast gr…

This week I'm choosing a romance for former comedian and podcast host Selena Coppock! Can't wait until the end of the episode to find out what the book is? Sneak peek here. Check out Selena's podcast Two Wick Minimum Listen to her stand up special Seen Better Days Follow @NYTVOWS on Twitter and Instagram May 29th! Come to our event in Greenpoint Br…

Let's get DEEEEP! Join Carlo and I in an open conversation around burnout and mental health, and how our subconscious tendencies influence our relationships and self-concept. --- Summary: In this episode, I had a raw and real conversation with my friend Carlo, who previously joined me on the show. Since our last recording five months ago, Carlo has…

Preorder The True Love Experiment, While you wait for May 16th, read book one in the series, The Soulmate Equation NOW. May 29th! Come to our event in Greenpoint Brooklyn hosted by WORD Bookstore with Adriana Herrera and Joanna Shupe! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE H…

Preorder The True Love Experiment, and while you wait for May 16th, read book one in the series, The Soulmate Equation NOW. Preorder An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, and while you wait for May 29th, read the first book in Las Leonas series, A Caribbean Heiress in Paris NOW! Come to our event in Greenpoint Brooklyn hosted by WORD Bookstore with …

This week I am joined by TV Writer Claire Nauman to discuss Tessa Dare's When a Scot Ties the Knot. Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Patreon Learning th…

Can't wait to listen to the whole episode to find out what our next book will be? Click Here. Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Patreon Learning the Trop…

Follow Carly Lane-Perry on twitter @carlylane Check out Carly's book A Regency Guide to Modern Life: 1800s Advice on 21st Century Love, Friends, Fun and More!! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http:…

Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast J…

Find Taylor Holt on Insta @tholt18 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Fac…

Find Taylor Holt on Insta @tholt18 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Fac…

Find Taylor Holt on Insta @tholt18 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Fac…

Find Taylor Holt on Insta @tholt18 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Fac…

Find Taylor Holt on Insta @tholt18 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Fac…

Find Taylor Holt on Insta @tholt18 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Fac…

Find Taylor Holt on Insta @tholt18 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Fac…

This week we had a slight sound mishap (It was me- I had a sound mishap.) so we are giving you a special treat which is both episode 3 & 4! Find Taylor Holt on Insta @tholt18 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies …

This week we recap episode two of the Daisy Jones & The Six episode. Find Taylor Holt on Insta @tholt18 Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. Rate us Five Stars on Spotify! WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Find us- Patreon Learnin…