Tracy and Shannon move into their 20s, reflecting on the years right after college as a season of survival, uncertainty, and hard-earned lessons. Tracy shares what it was like navigating loneliness, money, and identity while redefining success on her own terms. Shannon opens up about her toughest decade, from studying abroad to marriage, financial strain, and carrying it all quietly.

In the kitchen, they switch things up, with Tracy making an upscale hummus plate while Shannon mixes a bright Orange Moscow Mule.

Recipe: Hummus Plate

Tracy and Shannon continue their walk through life, moving from high school into college in the 1980s. They share stories about growing up fast, navigating strict college rules, playing sports on scholarship, working multiple jobs, and learning independence the hard way.
The conversation also gets real about body image and body shaming in college, from daily weigh-ins for athletes to harsh comments from instructors that stuck for decades. It’s honest, reflective, and exactly the kind of stuff we don’t talk about enough.
Chef Shannon recreates a college staple with a homemade take on Hamburger Helper, while Tracy mixes up a Toasted Almond, the drink she ordered in college. 

Chef Shannon’s Recipe: Elevated Hamburger Helper

Tracy and Shannon talk goal setting, New Year’s resolutions, and how to think about what you want to start doing instead of what you want to stop. They break down how your brain actually processes goals, why vision boards work when you use them intentionally, and reflect on wins and lessons from the past year.
Plus, Chef Shannon makes a cozy yellow coconut curry that you will want to add to your rotation. Start the year with clarity and intention!

Chef Shannon’s Recipe: Spicy Coconut Curry Sauce

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Tracy and Shannon are settled in at the cabin for a Christmas-themed episode full of stories and laughs. They reminisce about growing up, including Tracy’s unforgettable anchors-for-Christmas story, their favorite gifts from childhood, and the family traditions that still stick today. In the kitchen, Chef Shannon is elevating a classic: pigs in a blanket, perfect for any festive gathering, while Tracy serves up espresso martinis. Grab a cozy blanket, a warm drink, and join us for this seasonal episode. Chef Shannon’s Recipe: Elevated Pigs in a Blanket