Welcome back to another episode of Take a Break with Nick and Megan! This week, we're leaning into the lows of social stamina as we cover Halloween hangovers (of the social variety) and the ever-persistent challenge of avoiding neighborhood small talk. Megan shares her experiences with the headphone-wearing paradox, where big, obvious headphones somehow invite rather than deter conversation, while Nick offers his strategy for dodging surprise social encounters while still being polite.

We dive into:

• Halloween Hijinks: Late-night murder mysteries, Halloween weddings, and the surprising toll of a “school night” out.

• The Headphone Dilemma: When wearing headphones just isn’t enough to keep the street chatters at bay.

• Highs and Lows: Nick’s achievement of a 10-mile run and the unexpected pain that followed, and Megan’s latest tattoo adventure paired with heavier family matters.

• Current Binges: From Megan’s reality TV fix with Love is Blind to Nick’s love/hate relationship with the assault bike, we cover what’s keeping us entertained (and exhausted) this week.

Whether you’re in the mood for a light-hearted chat or just need some validation for feeling "socially tapped out," tune in for relatable laughs and a reminder that we all have our quirks when it comes to managing social energy.

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