Welcome back to the Plan With Us Podcast! Co-hosts and best friends Niara Gore and Jess Raney are talking all about reverse planning your summer—so you don’t end up overbooked, burnt out, or full of FOMO by the end of the season. In this episode, we’re curating the vibe first, then building the plans around it to create a summer that feels intentional, joyful, and totally doable (even with a 9-to-5).

We’re breaking down the most common summer planning mistakes, how to reverse engineer your ideal season, and what our own summer vibes are this year. Whether your dream summer looks like spontaneous road trips or iced coffee on the porch, this episode will help you make it happen—on your own terms.

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Let’s romanticize real life and plan a summer you’ll actually remember!

Welcome back to the Plan With Us Podcast! Co-hosts and besties Niara Gore and Jess Raney are talking all things joy in this week’s episode—specifically, how to build your very own dopamine menu. If you’ve been feeling stuck in a cycle of stress or just going through the motions, this episode is your invitation to bring intention and delight back into your day.

Niara breaks down what a dopamine menu actually is and how it can help you feel more present and motivated, while Jess shares her favorite small joys and how she uses them to reset throughout the week. Together, we talk about the science of feeling good, the power of play, and why joy isn’t just a reward—it’s a tool.

Whether you're in need of a simple reset or a full-on joy reboot, this episode will help you create a menu that works for you.

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Let’s sprinkle a little joy into the plan—on purpose!

Welcome back to the Plan With Us Podcast! Co-hosts and best friends Niara Gore and Jess Raney are diving into the tension between two major lifestyle trends—the hustle-heavy #GirlBoss era and the dreamy, slow-living Soft Girl aesthetic. In this episode, we’re breaking down how these cultural shifts have influenced our routines, ambitions, and sense of balance.Niara reflects on how the rise of hustle culture shaped her work ethic—and what it cost. Meanwhile, Jess opens up about embracing slow living and finding joy in the little things. Together, we explore the beauty and the pressure behind both identities, and how we’ve learned to blend ambition with intention.If you’ve ever felt caught between doing the most and doing nothing at all, this episode is for you.Stay connected with us for more behind-the-scenes moments and updates—YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@planwithuspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planwithuspodYou don’t have to pick a side—build a lifestyle that works for you!