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LOVE YO'SELF! In the second part of their two-part Valentine's Special, Paula & Pia talk about the most important type of love—self-love. The girls discuss their own insecurities, fears, and doubts and they look back at moments in their life where they've fought back against self-sabotaging and self-loathing. Tune in for a candid conversation about their best practices for finding and maintaining self-love and how they gained confidence in themselves and their actions. Do you have a 'Thought of the Day'? Leave a voicemail at 609-808-2185 or an email at secondthoughtspod@gmail.com. You can share any thoughts you might be having (advice, good news, gossip, etc.) and the girls will give their best advice or reactions! Follow Paula & Pia on social: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis Looking for cute, eco-friendly loungewear? Shop Ignited Apparel!

Let's talk about LOVE! In this week's episode of a two-part Valentine's Special, Paula & Pia talk about their experiences with love thus far. The girls talk about their learnings from their past relationships and the standards & expectations they look for in romantic partners. They define what love looks and feels like for them and answer questions you guys submitted! Tune in for a candid conversation on the realities of love and the happiness (but also baggage) it brings!  Do you have a 'Thought of the Day'? Leave a voicemail at 609-808-2185 or an email at secondthoughtspod@gmail.com. You can share any thoughts you might be having (advice, good news, gossip, etc.) and the girls will give their best advice or reactions! Follow Paula & Pia on social: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis Looking for cute, eco-friendly loungewear? Shop Ignited Apparel!

Paula & Pia are back with their first episode in 2022! Join them for a conversation around goal-setting, new year's resolutions, and the power of intentions. In this episode, Paula & Pia share some life updates (their COVID Christmas, Sophia's new clothing line, etc.), then they get into their "Rules for 2022" and what they want to accomplish this year. Tune in for best practices on setting goals and/or intentions that align with your values. Make the most of this new year by manifesting the best version of yourself.  Do you have a 'Thought of the Day'? Leave a voicemail at 609-808-2185 or an email at secondthoughtspod@gmail.com. You can share any thoughts you might be having (advice, good news, gossip, etc.) and the girls will give their best advice or reactions! Follow Paula & Pia on social: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis Looking for cute, eco-friendly loungewear? Shop Ignited Apparel! 

The girls are bringing back another advice column! Every few weeks, the girls read through listener emails/submissions and share their *solicited* advice and wisdom! In this episode, they talk about how to deal with a territorial mother-in-law, setting resolutions, telling a friend they're a friend no longer, & SO MUCH MORE! This will be the last episode of S3 and of 2021. Tune in for S4, coming Feb 2022!  Need advice? Send an email to secondthoughtspod@gmail.com with the subject line 'Advice Column', for a chance to have your submission read in the next advice column episode. You can also leave a voicemail at 609-808-2185. Follow Paula & Pia on social: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis Shop Ana Luisa: Pieces start at $39 with sales up to 25% off. Buy a gift for yourself, your friend, or your significant other at https://shop.analuisa.com/secondthoughts. New jewelry collections are released every Friday.

Setting boundaries is an act of self-care! Paula & Pia kick off this week's episode recapping the Ignited Apparel photoshoot! Hear the inside scoop behind Ignited Apparel's latest rebrand and clothing launch. After some quick life updates, the girls dive into today's topic—setting boundaries. Tune in for a candid conversation about the importance of setting boundaries in all your relationships—family, friends, partners, and at work! Paula & Pia share insight about maintaining your social battery, keeping your peace, and making sure you're protecting your time. Do you have a 'Thought of the Day'? Leave a voicemail at 609-808-2185 or an email at secondthoughtspod@gmail.com. You can share any thoughts you might be having (advice, good news, gossip, etc.) and the girls will give their best advice or reactions! Follow Paula & Pia on social: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis Shop Ana Luisa: Pieces start at $39 with sales up to 25% off. Buy a gift for yourself, your friend, or your significant other at https://shop.analuisa.com/secondthoughts. New jewelry collections are released every Friday.

Buckle up because Paula & Pia discuss the highly debated topic—IS LOVE A CHOICE OR A FEELING? The girls get candid about their opinions on the matter and discuss the pros and cons of both perspectives. Paula & Pia go back and forth between why one would vote for one or the other and reveal truths about their past and current relationships. Tune in for an honest conversation about the realities of fleeting feelings, movie-worthy romances, and advice on how to ensure the happiest and healthiest relationship.  Do you have a 'Thought of the Day'? Leave a voicemail at 609-808-2185 or an email at secondthoughtspod@gmail.com. You can share any thoughts you might be having (advice, good news, gossip, etc.) and the girls will give their best advice or reactions! Follow Paula & Pia on social: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis Shop Ana Luisa: Pieces start at $39 with sales up to 25% off. Buy a gift for yourself, your friend, or your significant other at https://shop.analuisa.com/secondthoughts. New jewelry collections are released every Friday.

FALL IS HERE!!! Which means it's getting colder and darker. In this week's episode, Paula & Pia talk about seasonal depression aka the winter blues and cuffing season. The girls share their best tips to prevent seasonal depression and also share their take on cuffing season! In this week's 'Thought of the Day,' they also discuss the importance of expressing and releasing your emotions! Tune in for a candid conversation about fall's top trends! Do you have a 'Thought of the Day'? Leave a voicemail at 609-808-2185 or an email at secondthoughtspod@gmail.com. You can share any thoughts you might be having (advice, good news, gossip, etc.) and the girls will give their best advice or reactions! Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis

In this week's episode, Paula & Pia give a quick life update. Paula's cut her hair, Pia's looking for an assistant, and they both still can't agree on a proper way to open the episode. After a quick discussion about TikTok social media managers, they dive into this week's topic: fears. The two open up about their personal fears and how we must change our mindset and use fear as a motivator instead of allowing it to become an obstacle. Paula & Pia discuss being fearful of failure, rejection, the future, heights, being kidnapped, going broke, and so on. Tune in for an honest and candid conversation about how you can learn to manage your fears. You'll be sure to find comfort in the fact that you are not alone in your emotions. Do you have a 'Thought of the Day'? Leave a voicemail at 609-808-2185 or an email at secondthoughtspod@gmail.com. You can share any thoughts you might be having (advice, good news, gossip, etc.) and the girls will give their best advice or reactions! Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis

The girls are bringing back another advice column! Every few weeks, the girls read through listener emails/submissions and share their *solicited* advice and wisdom! In this episode, they talk about how to get out of a funk, saying no and setting boundaries, losing friends & MORE! Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis Need advice? Send an email to secondthoughtspod@gmail.com with the subject line 'Advice Column', for a chance to have your submission read in the next advice column episode.

In this week's episode, Paula & Pia talk about sibling relationships. The two share stories about their relationships with each other and their brothers, sibling stereotypes and how they feel about their "roles", and pros and cons of having siblings in general. Tune in for a light-hearted conversation where the girls discuss the impact of having siblings (or even close friends, if you're an only child). Do you have a 'Thought of the Day'? Leave a voicemail at 609-808-2185 or an email at secondthoughtspod@gmail.com. You can share any thoughts you might be having (advice, good news, gossip, etc.) and the girls will give their best advice or reactions! Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis

In this week's episode, Paula & Pia talk about the importance of self-reflection and how we should all be striving to build our best selves. Your 20's are your defining decade and you should be actively looking for ways to be the best you you can be—mentally, physically, in your relationships, etc. Paula & Pia take a deep dive into the benefits of self-reflection, discuss their own insecurities, and talk about their personal growth journeys. Tune it for a refreshing reminder on why you should never stay complacent and how you can set yourself up for success. This episode will be sure to get you thinking deeply about who you are, who you want to be, and how you can become the best version of yourself!  Do you have a 'Thought of the Day'? Leave a voicemail at 609-808-2185 or an email at secondthoughtspod@gmail.com. You can share any thoughts you might be having (advice, good news, gossip, etc.) and the girls will give their best advice or reactions! Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis

In this week's episode, Paula & Pia asked you guys to give them some hypothetical situations to react to. The girls discuss how they would react if their significant other's "hall pass" actually wanted to hook up with them, what they would do if every person they've ever kissed was in the same room as them, their thoughts on who would kill each other first in a zombie apocalypse, and so much more! They also dive into how they've both been in a funk lately (seasonal depression!?) and answer your 'Thought of the Day' about finding motivation after failure. Tune in for another hilarious and thought-provoking episode! You can also share your answers to the 15 hypothetical questions asked with Paula & Pia by messaging them on their Instagram!  Do you have a 'Thought of the Day'? Leave a voicemail at 609-808-2185 or an email at secondthoughtspod@gmail.com. You can share any thoughts you might be having (advice, good news, gossip, etc.) and the girls will give their best advice or reactions! Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! WE NEED YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION!!! After being MIA for two months to enjoy the summer, Paula & Pia are back and better than ever! In this episode, the girls talk about what they've been up to (traveling, brand deals, New York Fashion Week, etc.) and recap their time away from the pod. Then they start discussing one of the most basic needs all humans crave—attention. Paula & Pia chat about why people want/need attention, what lengths people will go to get attention, and the negative effects of relying on too much attention from other people. Tune in to hear the girls reflect on whether or not they would label themselves as an "attention seeker" and for tips/ways you can keep your attention-seeking tendencies at bay.  Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis

The girls are bringing back another advice column! Every few weeks, the girls read through listener emails/submissions and share their *solicited* advice and wisdom! In this episode, they talk about how to deal with fake friendships, managing your emotions, relationship drama & MORE! Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis Need advice? Send an email to secondthoughtspod@gmail.com with the subject line 'Advice Column', for a chance to have your submission read in the next advice column episode.

This week, the girls get silly...and deep...and emotional...over a game of 'Would You Rather!' Tune in to listen to Paula & Pia debate topics like having more time or more money, having strict or nosy parents, farting in front of others or barfing in front of others, and so much more. Plus, you find out Paula & Pia's ~true~ colors.  Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis  

Paula & Pia are back with another exciting (and slightly chaotic) episode! This week the girls give their best tips for how to have a 'hot girl summer' all year round. They share confidence tips, how you can make this the best summer yet, and what toxic traits they're letting go of. They also talk about why you need to romanticize your life and how taken ladies (and everyone in general) can still have a 'hot girl summer' mindset! Tune in for a hilariously motivating episode that will be sure to radiate good vibes and energy into your day!  Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis

Let’s talk! This week, Paula & Pia have a candid conversation with their bestie from high school, Greg Wright. In this episode, they talk about an important topic that isn’t discussed nearly enough—disability inclusion and disability awareness. The three have a serious but also light-hearted, welcoming, and non-judgmental conversation about what the word disability means, why you shouldn’t say the R-word, and how we as a society need to de-stigmatize people who are “different.” Disability just means that you have different abilities!!! Tune in for this open and educational conversation between long-time friends. You’ll be sure to laugh and leave with a better understanding than you did before. Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis Follow Greg on social at: @gwright_13

Kumusta kabayan!!! In this week’s episode, Paula & Pia have their Filipina sister from afar, Farina Aguinaldo, join them for a candid conversation around what it’s like growing up as a Filipina-Immigrant in the United States. The girls get honest about the cultural barriers they’ve faced, toxic Filipino tendencies, and the importance of keeping their culture alive as they get older. Tune in to learn more about unique Filipino traditions like “mano po” and laugh alongside them as they reflect on their middle school horror stories. Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis Follow Farina on social at: IG - @farina.aguinaldo, YT - @beautyfar06, TikTok - @farina.aguinaldo

Burnout? Never heard of her. This week, Paula & Pia are joined by the fabulous Jaci Marie Smith! Influencer, entrepreneur, YouTuber, TikToker, photographer, podcaster, educator & MORE (!!!)—Jaci really does it all. But the real question is...HOW?! Tune in to hear the girls talk about how to manage stress, tips for achieving balance inside and outside of work, and how you can find happiness through an 'abundance mindset.' This episode is one everyone can relate to and truly benefit from! Join us on our journey to become balanced bosses! Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis Follow Jaci on social at: IG - @jacimariesmith, YT - Jaci Marie, TikTok - @jacimariesmith Check out: Balanced Boss and What We Said Podcast

Another week, another amazing guest! This week, Paula & Pia are joined by beauty and lifestyle content creator Christine Le. Christine is known for her genuine and honest opinions and isn't afraid to keep things real. In this episode, Christine sheds some light around the realities of pursuing the road less traveled, being Asian American, and growing up with traditional parents. Prior to Christine's success on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, life wasn't always full of viral videos, picture-perfect moments, and a steady income. Tune in to hear the girls talk about the importance of independence, how to navigate differences in opinions (especially your parents!!!), and why sometimes it's better to ask for forgiveness instead of permission.  Follow Paula & Pia on social at: @secondthoughtspod, @sophiacuerquis, @paulacuerquis Follow Christine on social at: IG - @christineleeee, YT - Christine Le, TikTok - @christineleeee