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Beyond the storyline, the creators of “Downton Abbey” nailed the lavish historical drama and period-accurate details. Oh, and we can’t forget the sumptuous costumes don’t they make you wanna go out and buy one yourself??? If you’ve been looking for a new class-divided, tea-spilling series to fill the void the Crawley family left behind, you’re in luck. Today, we’re sharing a list of shows like “Downton Abbey” that capture that same dramatic, aristocratic vibe....

But, even if you get right on hiring a photographer, they’ll still need some help capturing your vision. You need to provide the inspo for your branded photoshoot—but what’s the vibe??? Today, we’re dedicating our post to podcast photo session ideas. Here are some full-proof photoshoot themes that’ll have new listeners queuing up your podcast: 12 Podcast Photoshoot Ideas The Literal: Show yourself recording your podcast. This one doesn’t win the award for “most creative,” but it’s definitely effective and gets the message across....

Starting a podcast with your BFFs sounds like a total dream. Podcasting with friends is simply hitting the record button on conversations you already have over brunch or girls’ nights. Except that now, other people actually want to listen in. BUT it’s not as simple as it sounds. It can be nerve-wracking to find fresh topics to discuss every time. Sure, you and your bestie could talk for hours about anything, but finding fun and relatable topics is not always easy....

Listening to podcasts is a free and convenient way to pass the time and learn new things. The world of podcasting encompasses a WIDE variety of content. So no matter what you’re interested in, you’re sure to find an episode (or 100) that’s right up your alley. Today, we’re going to focus on educational podcasts. Think history, art, trending news, science, technology, finances, physical and mental health, and so much more!...

15 DIY Date Night Ideas DIY Wine Tasting Take a cue from that cute couple on your Insta and set up a DIY wine tasting at home! You can make your set-up as elaborate as you want, but all you really need is a glass of wine for each of you and a few different bottles to pour from when your glass runs dry! Of course, you can easily kick things up a notch by putting together a drool-worthy charcuterie board full of snacks to munch on while you taste-test each wine....

Here’s what caught our attention and why it might change how you think about what really makes a relationship work. Give each other room to miss one another Bretman Rock might be all charisma and energy, but they’re crystal clear on the value of breathing space in a relationship. Talking about the realities of dating while juggling an “island-life pace” and an influencer schedule, Bretman spelled it out: “We do, like, miss each other....

Whether it’s a family member, a co-worker, or someone you’re in a relationship with, have you ever used the word “toxic” to describe them? Or, maybe other people have, but you’re not entirely convinced. If this all sounds a little too familiar, you’re not alone and there’s something you can do about it. The first step to unloading the weight of this unhealthy relationship (and even avoiding it to begin with) is to learn how to spot the signs of a toxic person....

Anyone who’s done the dating app thing has gone out with someone (or, more likely, lots of someones) who looks exactly like their pictures but whose personality is nothing like you expected. Luckily, The Dating Detectives—also known as professional private investigator Mackenzie Fultz and comedian Hanna Anderson—have become experts in this phenomenon. They’ve even come up with a name for it: “dogfishing.” What is a dogfish? In 2019, The Washington Post used the term “dogfishing” to describe when someone poses with a dog that’s not theirs in their dating profile in order to attract potential partners....

Boop! The Musical: David Foster on Broadway The decade-long Boop! trajectory On the latest episode of The World’s First Podcast, sisters Sara and Erin Foster—aka David’s daughters—gave us the behind-the-scenes tea on the decades-long journey of getting Betty Boop onstage. And when we say decades, we mean it. “He’s been working on this for like a decade or longer,” Erin revealed. “It was so good… the cast is so good. The music’s so good....

Why Pelly and Siff Don’t Like Cover Letters “This is probably a controversial, unpopular opinion, but I think they’re a waste of time,” says Pelly. Some applicant tracking systems (the software systems that organize job applications for a company) have a cover letter included as a default setting. “I think people just don’t remove the cover letter setting because they’re lazy,” Pelly continued. Siff agrees: “We don’t ask for them at Arrae, but if someone sends a cover letter, I’m like, ‘I’m never reading that....

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut, especially in your late twenties or early 30s. You see the same things, people, and environments every day. And, though it’s comforting, it doesn’t allow for any personal growth. Relationships, careers, hobbies, and more become flavorless after a while without variety. However, getting outside of your comfort zone can be terrifying! The thought of failure and embarrassment can keep you stuck in the same cycle day after day....

It’s hard enough to make friends as an adult these days, let alone if you throw a little social anxiety disorder into the mix. And girl, do we feel you—some days, it can feel downright impossible to make friends when you have social anxiety. Most of us go through it, so know you are not alone. In fact, it’s so common that 7.1% of the US population are people with social anxiety!...

How To Set Boundaries With Family Why Is Setting Boundaries Important With Family? If the idea of seeing a certain family member only causes you to worry and get nervous, there is something in that relationship that needs to change. Toxic family connections lead to difficulties creating genuine relationships, and discomfort, & often end in a giant blowout. So it’s important to protect your mental health, avoid a family brawl, and maintain healthy boundaries as a priority....

Inside Super Bowl Week with the Eagles’ WAGs During the lead-up to the big game, Sunday Sports Club host Allison Kuch sat down with Niki Mailata, wife of Eagles’ offensive tackle Jordan Mailata, who offered a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to prepare for a game of this magnitude. “Some of the girls on the team got in on Tuesday, and that early anticipation when things were quiet kind of got the nerves started,” she shared....

“I’ve been trying to get you for years, Lisa,” Michael Bosstick revealed when they sat down together on The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast (out today), with Lauryn adding she’d been pursuing Rinna since 2017. Rinna explained her previous resistance: “When I was doing Housewives, I stopped doing podcasts because I got myself in so much trouble… I said to my publicist, I will never, I’m not doing podcasts anymore....

If you’re ready to finally let go of allll the trauma, bullshit, and baggage, this is THE podcast for you! Recovering from Reality is one of the best mental health podcasts you can tune in to. So, today we’re breaking down the top 10 Recovering From Reality episodes to show you what this podcast is all about! The 10 Best Recovering From Reality Podcast Episodes Recovering from Reality Trailer First things first, if you think Recovering from Reality is right up your alley, you should totally check out the podcast trailer....

Millennials are the most populous generation alive today, which means they have a ton of buying power. Millennial moms, specifically, are responsible for $2.4 trillion in spending in America. Can you believe it? If you’re looking to engage millennial moms, whether with content or product lines, it’s super helpful to understand what millennial moms actually care about. So today, we’re going to talk about what millennial moms really give a f*ck about, so that you can offer them exactly what they need!...

Playing games shouldn’t end just because you grow up. Sure, nothing beats the fun and innocence of classic childhood games, but there are some pretty friggin cool games out there that are perfect for adults. As it turns out, a lot of those games aren’t only a fun way to pass the time, but they’re also good for your mental health. From board games to video games, there are a ton of games and activities that benefit you physically and mentally....

Now that Chelsey is officially 30 (happy birthday, girl!) the ladies are talking about what they want to leave in their 20s and what they hope to take into their 30s. If you’ve just turned 30, first of all, welcome to the club. Second of all, consider this your unofficial guidebook to being 30, flirty, and thriving. (Jennifer Garner would approve.) Be intentional about seeing the world Some say your 30s are like your 20s, but with more money....

Or, as Sophia Petrillo famously put it in The Golden Girls: “You had a problem? You fought, you drank, you got a little on the side. You dealt with it! “For decades, the prevailing attitude was that talking about trauma made you weak. The post-war generations prided themselves on their resilience—because they had to. Many of our parents and grandparents grew up in environments where emotional suppression was the norm, mental health resources were scarce, and the American Dream meant grinning and bearing it....