Obsessed with Rest & Romance: Greek island getaway, talking about sex, running into an ex, learning to chill

Kristina’s enjoying her second week of rest and romance in the Greek islands. She talks about how nice it was to have a couples getaway with Steve in Patmos, and the importance of making time for your relationship especially after having kids. Raeann is embracing LA while she’s still there, and recaps running into an ex at a concert. Then, find out why she’s making a public apology to Bumble. Raeann and Kristina discuss how chill European culture is versus the go-go-go mentality of the US. In our “ask away” segment, hear Raeann and Kristina’s advice for talking about sex with your partner, navigating having a different sex drive than your partner, and releasing timelines when it comes to getting pregnant.

“You have to release yourself from the set timelines of when you thought you should be doing certain things.” - Kristina


What we talk about:

  • Importance of slowing down

  • Raising a toddler on vacation

  • The worst facial Kristina has ever had and the product she used to save her skin

  • What we love about European culture

  • The most toxic, misogynistic guy on Tik Tok

  • Ask Away: Talking about sex with your partner

“(In America) our whole system and lifestyle is built in a rush… In Copenhagen there’s a designated time to have a sweet treat, slow down and chill. I want that to be my lifestyle constantly.” - Raeann

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Raeann's European Summer Recap

Raeann’s sharing the good, the bad and the scandalous parts of her 6-week European vacation, and answering your most common questions! First, Kristina shares an update on her first few days in Greece, and gives some tips for moms traveling with toddlers. Then Raeann goes into every detail of her trip: her favorite and least favorite destinations, what she would do differently, more tips for meeting people if you’re traveling solo, the best and worst money she spent, what to pack, safety tips and so much more. Plus, hear a scandalous story from one of her dates and a HUGE life update you do not want to miss!

“What I learned traveling: I feel like I got my sparkle back. When you put yourself out of your comfort zone, I think that’s the best thing you can do to build confidence and learn about yourself.” - Raeann

What we talk about:

  • Kristina’s travel experience to Greece

  • Rae’s daily routine/ideal way to travel

  • 3 easy ways to meet people

  • Planning vs going with the flow

  • Was there a language barrier?

  • Wardrobe recommendations

  • Where to go if you only have one week

“The best part about Greece is going to the islands that nobody knows about or cares about and just relaxing and having fun and enjoying the culture.” - Kristina

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Post Trip Transformation, Playing Bilingual, Dating in Europe, Scams, Organized Chaos

We’re back together for one day before Kristina heads to Greece! Raeann shares her initial reflections upon returning to LA from 6 weeks in Europe, and how the trip impacted her personally and work-wise. Stay tuned for an upcoming episode where she’ll be going more in depth about her experience. She tells us all about her dating app swipe success in Europe and how different it was than dating in LA. Kristina shares how she’s preparing to travel to Greece for a family vacation, and they give advice to a listener who’s wondering if she should make a move on her work crush.

“Before I left for this trip that was the lowest I’ve felt in my entire life. I was scared.” - Raeann

What we talk about:

  • How Raeann feels after getting back home to LA versus how she felt before her trip

  • Kristina speaks Greek to us and shares what she’s bringing to Greece

  • Raeann recaps attempting to speak French

  • How more people should lead with positivity

  • Are French people actually mean?

  • How many guys swiped yes on Raeann’s dating profile in Europe versus in LA

  • How Rae got scammed

  • Advice for how to make a move on a work romance

“I have an organized chaos mentality. That is how I succeed.” - Kristina

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