Mochas in the Meantime
Episodes
30 episodes
Wellness Check Episode 4: Setting Boundaries
In this episode, Sarah, Rachel, and Cathy Ranieri, LCPC, talk all about boundaries, including boundaries in relationships as well as work settings. They also discuss tips for how to understand our own needs and establish boundaries to meet them...
Wellness Check Episode 3: Food and Mood
In this episode, Sarah and Rachel sit down with Cathy Ranieri, LCPC, to discuss the relationship that exists between food and mental health. As a new registered dietitian, Sarah brings up some tangible examples of foods and balanced meals to su...
Wellness Check Episode 2: Understanding and Integrating Self Care Into Your Routine
In this episode, Rachel and Sarah are once again joined by Cathy Ranieri, LCPC, to speak all about self-care! They discuss the meaning of true self-care and the benefits it can provide, as well as ideas of self-care practices to incorporate int...
Wellness Check Episode 1: Meet Cathy + The Importance of Mental Health
Welcome to the first episode of our MITM wellness check series! This series is all about prioritizing mental health and unpacking wellness topics for young adults with the help of Cathy Ranieri, a licensed clinical professional counselor. This ...
Unraveling Our People Pleasing Tendencies
In this episode, Sarah and Rachel discuss some key characteristics of people pleasers and some examples of people-pleasing behaviors that they've exhibited throughout their lives. They also reflect on some strategies they've adopted to unlearn ...
Let's Play We're Not Really Strangers!
To start off season 3 of Mochas in the Meantime with a bang, Sarah and Rachel cozy up with a cocktail and get candid with a game of We're Not Really Strangers. Grab a glass of wine and play along with them!
Happy Birthday MITM: Reflections On Our First Year Of Podcasting!
In this final episode of season 2, Sarah and Rachel reflect on the journey of recording Mochas in the Meantime over the past year. They recall their favorite guests, key lessons learned, and offer tangible advice for those interested in startin...
Grad School 101: Thriving In A Graduate Program (Feat. Angel!)
In this episode, the girls invite Sarah's close friend and former college roommate Angel to discuss her experiences pursuing a graduate degree in Library and Information Studies. She and Sarah reflect on their graduate school experiences ...
Pursuing Higher Education with a Learning Disability (feat. Lexie!)
In this episode, Sarah and Rachel are joined by their friend Lexie, a neurodiversity advocate. Lexie discusses her own diagnosis of a learning disability and the ways that it impacted her experience in education and beyond. They ponder the ways...
A Thank You Letter To Our Favorite Teachers
In honor of teacher appreciation week coming up, Rachel and Sarah discuss some of the most impactful, funny, and memorable teachers from their journeys through education. They pinpoint the core qualities of the teachers that have inspired them ...
A Conversation With A Second Generation Holocaust Survivor (Feat. Steve Koek!)
Rest in peace, Steve Koek. <3In this episode, Sarah and Rachel are honored to be joined by second-generation Holocaust survivor and speaker, Steve Koek. Steve recalls the story of his late father, Joe Koek's, story of survival as one...
Let's Talk About Jobs: Lessons Learned From Part-Time Employment
In this episode, Sarah and Rachel discuss some of the customer service and campus jobs they've held over the years. They recount funny stories and lessons learned from these experiences and discuss the value of holding various jobs and what thi...
The Joy of Pets
In this episode, Sarah and Rachel chat about their love of pets and the joys of spending time with their dog, Nellie. They reflect on some of their favorite memories with the pets they've had over the years, and touch on ideas to consider when ...
A Former Model's Perspective on the Fashion Industry (feat. Amelia!)
In this episode, Rachel and Sarah are joined by their cousin, Amelia, to talk about her extensive career as a model. Amelia discusses some of her work in Chicago and NY Fashion Week, and dives into the culture and challenges of working in the f...
Unlocking Our Identity (feat. Lily!)
Sarah and Rachel invite their good friend Lily on the show to talk about identity and finding yourself. They discuss parts of their identities that were the most challenging to accept and those they are the most proud of, and reflect on how the...
Procrastination: Why We Put Off Things That Matter
Procrastination... we've all done it! In this episode, Sarah and Rachel discuss some of their most intense procrastination experiences. They explore how procrastination is often used as a coping mechanism, especially in the college environment,...
100 Things I Love
To ring in the new year and celebrate the beginning of season 2, Rachel and Sarah discuss simple pleasures in life that bring them joy. They also disclose exciting information regarding their new website and blog, coming soon on January 8! We h...
Finding Purpose in Religion and Spirituality (Feat. Ilana Axel!)
In this exciting finale episode of Season 1, Rachel and Sarah connect with the insightful song leader of their synagogue Ilana Axel, who also recently became a Rabbi. Together, they ponder a variety of questions, including but not limited to --...
Cultivating Authentic Friendships in Young Adulthood and Beyond (Feat. Eliza and Bella!)
In this episode, Sarah and Rachel welcome on two of their dear friends and fellow sister duo, Eliza and Bella, to reminisce and reflect about what makes their friendship special. They discuss the origins of their sisterhood, the qualities they ...
Tackling Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, Rachel and Sarah uncover the meaning of imposter syndrome and how it has affected their professional and educational lives. They hope to relate to listeners by sharing their own stories and strategies for facing imposter syndro...
Netflix and Chat!
In this fun episode, Rachel and Sarah discuss their love of TV and streaming services like Netflix. The girls break down why they believe our culture is so obsessed with Netflix, the pros and cons that TV brings to our lives, and take a journey...
A Female Perspective on Working in STEM (feat Katie!)
Sarah and Rachel get in touch with Rachel's friend from college, Katie, who shares about her experience studying computer science and what lead her to find her passion for the field. Katie discusses her unique perspective as a woman in a STEM f...
Myers Briggs, Enneagram, and Hogwarts Houses... Oh My!
In this episode, Sarah and Rachel discuss a variety of personality tests, their pros and cons, and the value that they can provide as a tool in young adulthood! They walk through both the Myer's Briggs and Enneagram Test, and talk about the way...
Yoga and the Search for Inner Harmony (feat Mr. Patton!)
In this very special episode, the sisters reconnect with their high school yoga teacher, Mr. Patton, who shares about his journey into the practice of yoga. They discuss ideas surrounding gratitude and how to remain present in the midst of our ...
Finding Our Fit: The College Selection Process
Sarah and Rachel discuss their college selection process, and what drew them to the schools they ended up attending. They compare their initial selection criteria with the experiences they ultimately had in college, and reflect upon what's real...