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What happens when life shakes up your perspective and suddenly the things you thought mattered… don't? This week, Eliza and Jillian talk about shifting priorities, the things we give too much energy to, and the things we keep putting off for another day. With a little perspective, a healthy dose of honesty, and their usual mix of humor and heart, they explore what it means to pay attention to what really matters. Sometimes a change in perspective is all it takes to remember what you want more of in your life. Book the trip. Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and allegations of sexual violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Are We Still Carrying? How much of the life we’re living is actually ours—and how much are we carrying because it belonged to someone before us? In this episode of Girls Tripped, Eliza and Jillian talk about decluttering, sentimental belongings, inherited furniture, family heirlooms, and the emotional attachment we have to things we’ve kept for years. They explore why letting go of possessions can feel like letting go of people, when something meaningful becomes a burden, and how to make room for a home—and a life—that reflects who we are now. It’s a conversation about identity, letting go of the past, and deciding what we truly want to carry into the next chapter. Because sometimes the hardest things to get rid of aren't the things we don't need—they're the things we once needed. And, as always, there’s only one obvious solution: book the trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We went to New York City with one bag and came home with a notebook full of ideas—and a bigger question: Is it worth it to invest in yourself? This week on Girls Tripped, we’re talking about guilt, money, time, travel, and why it can be so hard to spend time or money on the things that make us feel more like ourselves. From taking a girls trip to making space for the things you love, we’re asking when an experience becomes an investment—and whether everything really needs to be productive or practical. Sometimes, you just need to book the trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We went to Salem for three nights with a car and absolutely no baggage restrictions—and somehow still managed to pack the wrong clothes. That got us talking about road trips vs. flying, carry-on vs. checked luggage, and how our travel packing habits might reveal more about us than we realize. Why do some of us overpack? What do we really need when we travel? And what are we carrying because we actually need it versus because we’re afraid not to? Then we put ourselves to the test with a one-bag travel challenge in Manhattan. Could two women who famously overpack really manage three days in New York City with just one bag? Wish us luck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salem, Massachusetts turned out to be nothing like we expected—and somehow, exactly what we needed. We went looking for witches, history, and a fun girls’ road trip and found a place that is beautiful, tragic, complicated, welcoming, and a little weird. Which got us thinking: maybe people are like that, too. In this episode, we talk about the different versions of ourselves that show up for other people—and why traveling seems to bring out the most carefree version of us. Plus witches, ghost tours, questionable driving habits, and first-night vacation behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the things we want to do someday. This week, we’re talking about what happens when “someday” becomes “let’s actually do it.” There’s decluttering, personal growth, getting serious about our time, figuring out what we want next—and a reminder that travel doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s version of travel. One city. A private transfer. A bottle of wine. Stay awhile. There are no rules. Maybe the point isn’t having the perfect plan. Maybe it’s just putting something in motion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kept a time log to figure out where our days were actually going—and, as usual, we learned more than we bargained for. We dig into what feeds us, what drains us, what we're hanging onto for no good reason, and what happens when we finally get honest about how we're spending our time. And yes, we're talking about the pool board. Again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September has a way of putting us right back into the routines we thought we wanted to escape. But what if the schedule isn't the problem? What if it's the life we've been putting back on the calendar? This week, we ask what we're carrying into fall simply because we've always carried it—and whether it's time to finally let some things go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you leave your life behind for a month and go halfway around the world alone? Our friend Lisa went to Bali for a 300-hour yoga teacher training, stepping completely outside her usual roles and routines. What she found was so much more than yoga. We talk about taking the leap, finding yourself again, and what happens when you give yourself permission to do something just for you. If you've been waiting for a sign to do the thing you've been dreaming about, maybe this is it. Book the trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friendships shape far more than our social lives—they shape who we become. This week, we're talking about emotionally safe friendships, jealousy, gossip, growing apart, and why the women around us matter so much. We also share the friendships we've had to let go, the ones we'll always treasure, and end with a simple challenge that could create a ripple far beyond this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eliza and Jillian thought the Summer Reset was ten separate challenges. Looking back, they realized it was really one lesson repeated ten different ways. In their 20th episode, they celebrate how far Girls Tripped has come, laugh about spectacular failures, and discover that it wasn't Paris that changed them—it was finally paying attention. They’re more excited than ever for what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you still recognize the person you were before life became so busy? Jillian dances through another Phish concert. Eliza spends a weekend laughing with the Rutgers girls who have been cheering her on for decades. Along the way they ask a bigger question: What parts of ourselves deserve to come with us through every stage of life? It's a conversation about identity, friendship, anxiety, motherhood, presence, and why making time for what has always mattered might be one of the healthiest things we can do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three hours on a bridge. Hundreds of photographers. One famous sunset. One giant cloud. Our overnight trip to New York for Manhattanhenge didn't exactly go according to plan—but that's what made the conversation interesting. We talk about unmet expectations, why guilt can quietly steal a vacation, learning to take more photos of people than places, and why sometimes the best part of a trip has nothing to do with the reason you took it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're checking in on our Summer Reset, planning our next adventure, and asking one question we can't stop thinking about: When did we stop looking forward to things? From ocean swims to Manhattan plans, we're rediscovering the power of anticipation—and why adults deserve countdowns, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes a memory last? We asked friends, family, and our own kids about their favorite summer memories, expecting stories about big adventures. The answers sent us down a path we never saw coming—and left us questioning whether we've been looking for magic in the wrong places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.