We are Marina + Cassandra; Identical twins that laugh our way through storytelling, and are trying to cope with the many events that have filled up our twenties.
We love to talk about wellness, and not just the 'pretty' kind, and we often get very real across the board when discussing friendships, growth spurts, managing our independent business, and lots more.
Heaux, we hope you laugh with us
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Jo's in the building! Kind of. You'll hear her squeaks throughout this week's episode as we settle into life with our 12 week old! Justin threw his back out and changing diapers on the floor doesn't help... we reminisce about our Moroccan honeymoon and the time we met a literal witch doctor, and consider maybe infusing baby milk? We get real about postpartum rage (yes, it's a thing), the pressure of the "bounce back" body, and how hard it is to actually spend time together when your third roommate poops every 2 hours. But there's light at the end of the cluster feeding tunnel and we're turning a corner! Marina's made the kitchen her bish and baby-led weaning has us irrationally excited for the future. Also: our upgraded baby gear game, calling out the BS that is America's lack of parental leave, and how words are spells... especially in your relationship!
Postpartum Truths: What They Don't Tell You (Weeks 0-6) (01:14:29)
Buckle up, folks… this episode of Best Day of My Life is all about postpartum truths, the stuff no one talks about, and a big ol' dose of humor to keep you laughing! We're chatting about MUST HAVE baby gadgets, why we treat pregnancy, birth, and postpartum like they're a walk in the park (spoiler: they're not), and how babies are basically little uncomfortable squirmy humans trying their best. Oh, and colic? Total scam. We'll also dive into why there NEEDS to be more classes on pregnancy, birth, and babies - because who knew there was so much to learn?! We're getting real about being more skeptical of hospital practices, and to wrap things up, we play 10 Second Wisdoms for some seriously rapid-fire fun. Get ready for laughs, truths, and some serious eye-openers!
Marina's Home birth Gets Supernatural... (01:15:34)
What do you do when you're told a C-section is your 'only' option? You defy all odds and have a home birth full of surprises! Were talking chaos, comedy, and a whole lot of unexpected twists. In this episode, Justin and I take you through the final five weeks of my pregnancy, our wild birth story, and the hilarious (and humbling) realities of postpartum. From my twin sister keeping my conscious with ice cubes post birth, to peeing in a bucket for days, to supernatural signs leading up to labor, and the things they don't tell you about birth - this one is packed. Buckle up, it's a ride.
Holy Sh*t... Marina's Pregnant! (01:05:19)
Hold onto your hats, folks! Gypsy Rose Blanchard is pregnant... and guess what? SO IS MARINA! This week, we're diving into the down and dirty of all things pregnancy—from the untold misconceptions of trying to conceive to the weird gray area of keeping a pregnancy secret. Marina and Justin are here to spill the tea on the traditions they're ditching (think baby showers and gender reveals) and how they're making this journey unapologetically their own—spoiler alert... they're planning a home birth! They also play a rapid-fire game of "Rate the Baby Name" and a round of "What Would You Do If..." Get ready to smile, laugh, and raise a glass to Baby Brown!
Marina's Wellness Exposé (00:42:48)
Your first solo episode with Marina this season, and this gal is singing from the rooftops about her favorite topic... WELLNESS! Marina dives deep and spills the tea on the BS that is the supplement market. 💊💥 She breaks down how cancer cells work in the body (spoiler: it's wild) and calls out those shady practitioners who pretend to hold the "key" to your wellness. We're sick and tired of being sick and tired, and Marina is here to tell you why. She's ready to challenge the status quo, share some hard truths, and maybe even blow your mind a little. Want to work with Marina on your health goals? Head to StardustandRadHealth.com to explore more. 🌟 Buckle up, baby animals, and little lovers. This is one health ride you don't want to miss!
Twin Gone Bible (00:59:17)
There's a full new obsession here that has the Twinkies by their lady balls - it's all things BIBLE. We talk all about our fascinations with Christian mega-church influence, and try to pray over each other…. And we give a little history lesson on baby Jesus and Christmas. You may be impressed, or horrified by Cass trying to tell this story. Choose your own adventure. Also, what about the pagans…?! Anyways, After we decode some of the Bible, we hit modern religious topics such as the TV shows Girls, Gossip Girl, and modern musical theatre. We touch on our continue love for Nara Smith, and some other *Twinkies Relevant Topics of the Week.* Enjoy, baby animals, and little lovers.
Oh Sh*T... The Anxiety is Back (00:42:30)
Summer brings out our ga ga side, and we're totally fine with that. This episode covers a lot… so we predict that you'll be entertained. If you've been listening to our episodes recently, you may be hip to our newest edition to the podcast called "twinnies relevant topics of the week." We gab about our love for Miley, and also Beyonce, the TikTok dance cult documentary, how Shrek is kinda cute, and if hazing is still a thing. Also, we touch on how anxiety manifests when you ignore it… and how Cassi has noticed the resurfacing of her anxiety after a year+ without drinking
Do You Even Enneagram? (00:50:16)
This week, we've been hot for the new Bridgerton, and Sophie Turner getting her flowers (go off, girl). It's summer time vibes, so we are feeling loud and saucy. Today, we get knee deep in the personality test that is an enneagram. We guess each others number, take the test, and reveal what's goin' on up there. This definitely opened up a can of worms, in a great fab fit fun way
Find A Cuter Mental Breakdown… (01:16:01)
Don't sulk in your own menty b, it's not cute (or functional) - advice straight from Cassi. This episode we talk about Cassi's menty b, and the hows and why's she's choosing to stay positive. Not to mention, we open this episode with a very chaotic antidote that includes Cass getting chased down into a Popeyes by a deranged man. Besides the juicy serious stuff, we continue to confess more love to Ariana, this horrific tick epidemic that is happening, Costco being better than sex, and lotsa musical banter. Enjoy summer sloots, let's party
Marina Gets Scammed $16k (01:19:00)
Put on your scuba suits, heaux. Marina is taking us into the deep dive ON HOW SHE GOT SCAMMED FOR NEARLY $20k...! It's not a pretty episode, per se... but it sure is funny. No matter the situation, we honestly try and laugh things off. So, Buckle up on Patty, guys...! Marina goes into the how and why this scam of a program made its' way into her life, and how long it took until she saw every red flag possible. Because we are "glass-half-full-gals," we of course turn this entire situation into a net positive (...right?). Enjoy on what NOT to do in a scamming situation. :*
F*ck Bad Advice + The Bosses That Try to F*ck You (01:00:09)
It's no secret that weve had some interesting relationships in the past, and this time we're talking about the hilarious yet horrifying experiences we've had... with our bosses. We can laugh about it now, but boy oh boy was that shit suss. On top of all that - Marina and I talk about what it means to find the strength within yourself when everyone else is telling us that you're destined to fail. Honestly, we think this just might be our most personal episode yet.
Are Alpha Females BFF Material? (00:59:25)
We're cracking the code on dealing with alpha females. From dodging drama to forming bonds with the truly badass ones, we're dishing out tips, tricks, and maybe a few cautionary tales along the way. We rank our favorite alpha females and name the crown jewels of those who reign supreme and who needs to GTFO. Of course, we cover some current Alpha female news such as Grimes at Coachella and Kim K / TSwift TTPD drama, and the power of having a lifelong nemesis. And hold onto your hats, folks, because Marina's dropping a bombshell: she's got baby fever... but with a twist. Call her crazy, but she only wants a baby that fall under a certain few zodiac signs. ENJOY!
For Your 30th Birthday (01:10:37)
F*ck we're old! JK, we don't feel that way at all. We're actually feeling quite hott (and a little bothered). Anyways, join us as we sing into our thirties loud and proud. Specifically… in celebration of our gawtdaym 30th birthday (March 12th). With all of our wisdom whipping and whirling in our lives atm, we make our takes on what "ligh switch" moments we've had thus far as we've strutted into this decade. We also flirt w topics on pop culture land, where we see a theme of scary famous people doing bad things: ie, Morgan Wallen, Sasha Baron Cohen, Diddy are all sickos. *No more trust in anyone, high key* Some rapid fire questions come through as we consider some Red/Green flag scenarios. Our hot takes may be all over the place… but we had fun, hunnies. Laugh with us, heaux. SING AND CRY W US, lovers! CUZ WE ARE F*CKING 30!
Marina Meets with a Spiritual Medium (00:59:17)
WE'RE BACK... and we're better than ever! One of us is still sober (you can guess which one that is?), and the podcast is onto bigger and funnier moments. Today, we're diving deep into Marina's experience with a spiritual medium! This isn't Cassandra's first rodeo, so she's here to help guide this wild ride with a lot of humor and even more perspective. Marina discovers the 'why' behind her people-pleasing, tackles crazy bloating and inflammation, and we even speculate on the fate of Stardust Standard becoming a multi-million-dollar business!
Day 365: Holy Sh*t! One Year Sober! (00:42:45)
One year sober and nothing has changed…. JK. Everything has changed. At least in some ways it has and in other ways not so much! We've cleansed our sexy, sacred temples from cigs and booze and we are definitely feeling the hype about sober life. We have some major takeaways from this past year. It should come as no surprise that we have VERY DIF perspectives on this shared goal! We're diving into the "WHY" of it all, if it still stands true, and contemplate how we plan to move forward.
Day 317: Is it too late to become famous..? (00:44:20)
Join the twins as they saché into Marina's childhood dreams of being discovered, performing to an empty field..., and navigating the treacherous waters of coaching scams that has left her, well… bitter. We're all about comedy over tragedy in this house! This episode is a wild ride of laughter, and we can't wait for you to listen.
Day 310: Will We Ever Drink Again?! (00:50:53)
It's been 10 months of sobriety, but why does it feel like it's been 5 years…? Sometimes, we think "WHY THE HELL ARE WE DOING THIS…!", and then we take a shot of Fire Cider, a nice, long deep breath, and remember why. And that's just the start of this episode, so enjoy.
Day 295: Coping with our first sober holiday season (00:47:21)
Marina has a tapeworm, and it's serious. Don't worry tho, she's got it handled. The twins trot down memory lane and revisit their drunk pastimes of holidays at the bars. They talk about how easy it could be to make decisions to drink again, and also how the decision to be sober is a lot of behind-the-scenes operations. This holiday season is gonna be lit for many different reasons this year, and they're not mad about it.
Day 287: Is our empathy just a trauma response? (00:40:48)
In this episode, we talk about how we felt very out-of-place at a recent farmer's market, and how we laughed away being butt-hurt. Actually, we talk about all the ways we're getting butt-hurt these days. Marina gets in her feels about unconditional love, and Cassi comes to terms with being a 'loner." Also, we finish off with a hilarious "drop it or keep it game" that teases fun, dirty, habits from the past.
Day 280: Sober doesn't make you boring… your toxic traits do (00:48:19)
Does sobriety make you boring..?! F*CK NO. Example A... We laughing throughout this entire episode. We dive into the stereotypes of sobriety how they come up short and why we actually think that drinking makes you boring! We play Trend or Truth - and carve out some hard goals for the rest of 2023.
Day 273: It's Britney B*tch, shadow work, & Truth or Drink to celebrate 9 months (00:42:23)
Feeling sexi rolling into 9 MONTHS OF CIGS + ALC-FREE life. And the most important part of all of this... is that Britney is FREE. We loved her memoir and we are all better because of it. Let us not forget how much we owe this pop princess. Also, we talk about what it means to release this "obsession of being liked by everyone" and what it means to find peace with that sassy biatch that lives within. We finish the episode with TRUTH OR SHOT, and sling back some Fire Cider, which of course, makes us giggle. Enjoy, we love you.
260 | The Ayahuasca Diaries: Marina's 3-Day Journey (01:14:47)
If you've ever been curious about ayahuasca, THIS IS YOUR EPISODE. If you've never even heard of ayahuasca, Marina breaks it down in such an approachable, digestible, hilarious way. Honestly, this episode is for EVERYONE. Seriously, this is such a fantastic episode to hunker down and soak in Marina's elaborate storytelling of her 3-day Ayahuasca Journey. She tripped balls, asked about the Pyramids, and experienced what it feels like to "is." All while laughing her way through the entire experience. It's the "is-ness" in this episode. You'll see.
252 | Putting the "me" in emotional (00:54:32)
LFGO WITCHES. Marina asks the juicy question... "Are we emotional...?" and we Pisces girls take the convo into many directions. We talk about what it means to prioritize internal beliefs, rather than being ruled by external factors. We curiously chat about Alix Earle's hospital scare, and the unpredictable changes that have happened since sobriety. We finish off with 8 rapid-fire questions to celebrate your 8 months sober!
Day 232 | From two b*tches who miss partying... Do we love or hate the term 'alcoholic'?! (00:35:52)
(sound is fixed after 3min...!) Imagine swirling around a caramel apple sucker in a shot of Jameson... Yeah, we're imagining it too. Anyways, Marina's third eye pimple is beaming on this Full Moon in Aries, Cassi takes advice from her BF, and we're hoping to see promising results. Marina shares how epic our Fire Cider is, and Cassi says why she can't even smoke herbal cigs.... and we chat about the term 'alcholic' and how we actually feel about the 'trendy' term.
Retreat Rendezvous: The Big 3 (00:32:44)
RETREATS ARE LIVE and we are giving you the down-and-dirty as to why they are different and a must-attend. Head to Stardustandard.com to apply to our latest retreats: Winter Stardust Standard Retreat (Dec 29-31st, 2023) New Mexico Retreat (Feb 15 - 18th, 2024) Silent Retreat (March 22 - 24th, 2024)
