Babbling with childhood friends about adult confessions w/ Lorie and Lauryn

#179: There"s something magical about reuniting with friends who"ve known you since elementary school – people who witnessed your awkward phases, knew your family dynamics, and remember details about your childhood that even you"ve forgotten. In this laughter-filled episode, I"m joined by my two oldest friends in the world, Lori and Lauren, whom I"ve known since second grade. Together, we answer questions submitted by listeners about everything from our earliest memories together to relationship advice based on our collective decades of experience. We dive deep into childhood memories – like the time I was terrified at Lorie"s slumber party and called my mom to pick me up, or when Lauryn"s dad (who was a police officer) would let us watch his work tapes. We discuss who had the strictest parents (definitely Lorie), who was most likely to get arrested first (also Lorie!), and what we were jealous of about each other growing up. There"s something uniquely honest about perspectives from people who"ve known you since you were eight years old. The conversation takes fascinating turns as we explore how our childhood experiences shaped our adult lives. We talk about career paths none of us expected to take, relationship patterns we"ve observed in ourselves and each other, and what we wish we could tell our younger selves now. Through fits of giggles and occasional moments of profound reflection, we unpack how growing up in a small town with just "four stoplights" created bonds that have withstood three decades of life changes. What makes this episode special isn"t just the nostalgic stories or the embarrassing revelations – it"s the demonstration of how childhood friendships provide a unique mirror to our growth. As we put it near the end, "we went through a lot of tragic stuff at a younger age that most people don"t," creating connections that remain strong despite physical distance and busy adult lives. Listen in to this intimate conversation that might inspire you to reach out to your oldest friends and reminisce about the people you were and the adults you"ve become. You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/