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Life is messy, beautiful, heartbreaking, happy, and everything in between. It’s those moments that help shape us, give us insight into who we are at our core, and hopefully help craft relationships that will last a lifetime. Events like loss, birth, marriage, graduation and so many more are like road markers along our personal paths, and things don’t always (for better or worse) go as planned. But it’s the story and the results that define who we are – and it’s those life-changing stories that will be coming to you this January with Jaj, who recently found herself a widow with 2 young kids, and Rylee, a budding entrepreneur whose big dreams and even bigger drive are being juggled with the adventure of being a newlywed. Their stories aren’t perfect, but that’s not what we’re here for. We’re learning as we go and hopefully, coming out better than we began. Listen to “Good As New” an imperfectly perfect podcast sharing the moments that break us and build us stronger.

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From Widow to Wife — We're Back Feb 24, 2026

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Good As New is BACK — and we have a LOT to catch up on.

After nearly a year of silence, but we're finally returning to your earbuds, and trust us — the hiatus was not without reason. In this long-awaited Season 2 premiere, we sit down with zero game plan and full hearts to catch you up on everything that went down while we were gone. And spoiler: it was a lot.

From my (Rylee) wild journey of building and opening my own salon from the ground up — the late nights, the inspections, the chaos, the tears, and ultimately the triumph. Plus, a Christmas surprise I never saw coming (hint: it has four legs and answers to Tricky).

Jaj gets raw and honest about the moment her and John's relationship hit its breaking point — for the second time. She walks us through the heartbreak, the move into a new home, the loneliness of starting over in a neighborhood full of young families, and the moment everything changed with a knock at the door and a man in a suit on one knee. Yes, that happened. And yes, there's a video.

From a bachelorette trip in San Clemente (Brody Jenner sighting, anyone?) to a Thursday wedding at Snow Pine Lodge that had everyone in tears — except somehow the bride — this episode is a full-blown catch-up that will have you laughing, crying, and cheering these two on all over again.

They're back. They're better. And we've got some BIG plans we can't wait to tell you all about!

Welcome home. 🤍

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Hot Girl Hiatus May 21, 2025

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Okay, deep breath… we’ve got good news and bad news. And because we’re us, we’re obviously starting with the bad: this is our last episode for a while. Like summer break vibes, but with more emotional damage and fewer popsicles. Life is lifing, chaos is chaosing, and honestly—we’re at max capacity. Mentally, physically, hormonally. So we’re hitting pause on new episodes until fall, when we’ll (hopefully) return as refreshed queens with something better to say than “I don’t know what’s going on anymore.”

In this short but sweet episode, we’re talking about what’s next, why we’re pressing pause, and what we hope you’ll do in the meantime (hint: it involves sunshine and hugging your people). It’s not goodbye forever—it’s just a “we’ll see you in September with new stories and hopefully better lashes.”

💋 See you soon. Hug your people. And then hug them again.

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The Girl Guide to Surviving Hormones, Hair, and Haters Apr 21, 2025

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This week, we’re diving headfirst into the emotional rollercoaster that is being a girl—and spoiler alert: it’s a full-time job with zero PTO, hormonal chaos, and overpriced skincare. We’re talking spray tans as therapy, backseat babysitting, outfit meltdowns, mascara-induced rage, and why a $7 deodorant should be considered a luxury item.

BUT we’re also shouting out the best parts—like glam nights, bikini boxes (yes, really), the magic of girlhood, and how we can go from Adam Sandler to smokeshow in 10 minutes flat. We also debate the ultimate question: is there a single show everyone agrees on? (It’s not The White Lotus, apparently.)

Basically, it’s all things estrogen-fueled, deeply relatable, and aggressively girly—in the best way.

Grab your Diet Coke and your lash curler, we’re getting into it.

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This Episode Better Not Delete Itself Apr 15, 2025

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Okay so here's the tea: last week’s episode? Ghosted us. Literally. Power blinked, vibes were high, we were batching like podcast queens and then poof — lights out, files gone, and everyone thought we quit. (We didn’t. Chill.)

This week we’re BACK, caffeinated, chatty, and spiraling in the best way. Jaj moves and Rylee's new salon is taking shape, and how we both basically want a pizza oven and a pool more than we want inner peace.

Also: birthday feels, spring energy, single mom power moves, Coachella FOMO, why polygamy kind of makes sense (hear us out), and a Bachelor recap that’ll have you yelling “COME ON NOW” at your phone.

Just two girls processing life with a mic and a meltdown. You know the drill. 🎙️💅

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Home Builds, Life Insurance Scams & Kelsey Ballerini Apr 01, 2025

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You want chaos? You got it. In this week’s episode, Rylee and Jaj are barely hanging on — one home purchase, salon build, concert, and emotional spiral at a time. One's broke. One’s stressed. Both feel like gremlins. We deep dive into why opening a business feels like birthing a porcupine, why buying a house alone should come with emotional hazard pay, and how Kelsey Ballerini somehow saved our week (even though we knew exactly three of her songs).

Oh, and don’t worry — we also manage to spiral about screen-addicted tweens, fireplace placement drama, the downfall of society, and… a Utah nurse murder plot?? Yeah. Buckle up. It’s a hot mess express with snacks.

Press play and feel better about your life.

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Do You Believe in Luck? Mar 18, 2025

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Daylight savings is ruining our lives, Rylee’s dodging an arrest warrant (okay, fine, just a speeding ticket), and Jaj is basically a world traveler now—except she held her pee for five hours out of pure social anxiety. Also, why do men treat vacations like a triathlon? We need answers.

We’re unpacking it all, plus the absolute insanity of trying to function in March (who even likes this month?!). Oh, and we’re diving into your luckiest life moments—because some of you are way more blessed than the rest of us.

Buckle up, we’re going off. 🚗💨🎙️

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Ugly, Pale, & Traumatized Mar 11, 2025

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You know it’s gonna be a good episode when we kick things off with a full-blown identity crisis and a Bachelor recap. But buckle up, because this one takes a wild turn. Rylee lived through what can only be described as a real-life apocalypse simulation at a massive cheer competition in Texas—where the words “shooter” and “bomb threat” sent 70,000 people into absolute chaos. Running for her life, losing track of her sister, and somehow becoming a guardian angel for a lost child? It’s giving stress-induced aging.

Meanwhile, we also unpack the universal February/March Ugly Season™, where no amount of self-tanner or Hot Pilates classes can fix the vibes. And, in true unhinged fashion, we spiral into the Gabby Petito and Ruby Franke documentaries because why not add one more layer of emotional damage?

If you love hearing near-death experiences mixed with pop culture hot takes and mild existential dread, this episode is for you. Grab a blanket, hug your people, and maybe invest in an AirTag for your kids.

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High Stakes & Hot Takes Feb 25, 2025

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Well, well, well… look who decided to bless your ears again! We’re back, and this time, we’re serving up the best date night ideas—aka, the ones that don’t suck. After roasting bad date stories a few weeks ago, we figured it was only fair to highlight the ones that actually delivered romance, fun, and zero secondhand embarrassment.

From candlelit Wendy’s to Northern Lights cheesecake rendezvous, you guys came through with some date ideas that range from sweet and simple to “wow, my relationship is boring.” So if you’re in need of some date-night inspiration (or just here to laugh at our collective life struggles), press play.

Hug your people. And if your date involves a rodeo, call us.

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Capri Sun Riches Feb 20, 2025

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Okay, let’s be honest—neither of us is exactly rolling in it right now, but today, we’re talking about feeling rich. You know, like when you were a kid, and you thought someone with a fridge full of Capri Suns was basically a millionaire? Yeah, that kind of rich.

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about all the completely unhinged things that made people seem wealthy to our childhood brains—trampolines, pot fillers, hidden garbage cans (a real status symbol, apparently). Oh, and of course, we spiral into a mild existential crisis about adult “richness” (hello, two trash bins and a working ice maker).

Also, Rylee is losing her mind running a salon, Jaj is still recovering from the trauma of house hunting, and we both needed this episode before committing a felony. So, if you’re ready for some unfiltered chaos, unhinged childhood logic, and a deep appreciation for Lunchables, hit play now.

Hug your people. And their secret soda fridges.

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Dating Disasters Feb 11, 2025

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Welcome back to Good As New, where today we’re diving headfirst into the romantic dumpster fire that is worst date stories. From motorcycle crashes to unexpected ex-wife run-ins, unsolicited serenades to literal hostage situations (we wish we were kidding)—this episode will make you grateful for every uneventful, mediocre date you’ve ever had.

We also get into our own chaotic lives: Josh barely survived an avalanche (casual), Rylee is opening a salon (pray for her), and somehow, somehow, we all survived the Super Bowl’s biggest scandal—Travis Kelce’s haircut.

So grab a Diet Coke, settle in, and get ready to cringe, cackle, and maybe even reconsider dating altogether. Happy Valentine’s, lovers. 💘

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