How Finding Joy in Small Hobbies Can Transform Your Sense of Purpose
Alyssa just got back from snowboarding in Tahoe; Nadia’s home from a gymnastics meet and a Connecticut trip. A casual comment—“Do you sleep?”—kicks off a bigger talk about busyness: when it’s fulfilli...
3 Mar 26min
Super Bowl Sunday and The Winter Olympics
On Super Bowl Sunday during the Winter Olympics, Alyssa and Nadia discuss Lindsey Vonn competing in Olympic downhill days after tearing her ACL—and the crash that got her airlifted off the mountain ag...
18 Feb 23min
The Surprising Truth About Age and Doing Bold, Youthful Things Late in Life
In this candid episode of Papaya Talk Podcast, Alyssa and Nadia talk about aging, career evolution, and big life transitions. Instead of a structured topic, they let the conversation flow through ques...
10 Feb 20min
Human Connection and Face-to-Face Interaction
In this new episode, Alyssa and Nadia explore the concept of retreats, human connection, and the importance of unplugging from digital life. What starts as Alyssa announcing her first full-scale retre...
28 Jan 23min
The Impact of Pop Culture on Relationship Expectations
In this new episode, Alyssa and Nadia dive into the cultural phenomenon that is Heated Rivalry—the raunchy romance series that's captured audiences across age groups. What starts as a discussion about...
20 Jan 12min
Why New Year's Resolutions Feel Stressful
In the first episode of 2026, Alyssa and Nadia tackle New Year's resolutions—though both admit the concept stresses them out. The conversation explores intention-setting, the pressure of documentation...
15 Jan 16min
Reflecting on 2025: Embracing Authenticity and Change
In this unplanned bonus episode, Alyssa and Nadia wrap up 2025 on a lighter note after their emotional conversation about gun violence the previous week. The discussion centers on reflection, transiti...
1 Jan 15min
From Positive Finale to Tragedy
In this emotionally charged episode, Alyssa and Nadia confront the devastating reality of gun violence in America, prompted by a recent mass shooting at Brown University. What was supposed to be the s...
31 Des 202519min
