Welcome to Wilted Violets—the podcast where we navigate adulthood one wilted violet and shiny pearl at a time.
Hosted by Autumn & Hailey, each week we unpack life's little inconveniences, celebrate the wins, share our current obsessions, and have the kinds of conversations that usually start with, "Have you ever noticed...?"
From social etiquette and relationships to pop culture, restaurants, nostalgia, and the everyday chaos of being an adult, nothing is off the table. We don't have all the answers—we're just documenting the journey with a healthy dose of dry humor.
Because life isn't always blooming...but it's usually a good story.
🎙️ New episodes every Friday.
It's been so long we skipped right over ep. 9 and are giving you ep.10!
This week, we're catching up on a Tennessee wedding weekend, a wedding photography nightmare, the never-ending frustration of digital security, and why we're fully committed to romanticizing a beverage. Somewhere along the way, we get into celebrating your friends, recognizing healthy relationships, and learning that making plans doesn't have to mean saying yes to everything.
18 Sept 2026
Ep. 8 - When in Tulum...
We’re back from a little travel chaos with sunburns, bachelorette stories, questionable coffee opinions, dress-shopping updates, and approximately 47 other things to catch up on.
Then we get into what’s been on our minds lately: our complicated relationship with social media, why everyone suddenly wants to throw their phone into the ocean, and how being constantly connected somehow makes it easier to neglect the people actually in our lives. We’re talking friendship maintenance, being more intentional, protecting a little privacy, current obsessions, journaling, sports fandom, and the very underrated art of simply being unreachable for a minute.
Basically: a lot of catching up, a little existential crisis about our screen time, and your regularly scheduled oversharing.
11 Sept 2026
Ep. 7 - The Lost Art of Having People Over
When did having people over become such a production? This week, we’re talking about the lost art of simply inviting people into your home—without the spotless house, perfect menu, elaborate tablescape, or three weeks of planning.
We get into the unwritten rules of being a good host and a good guest, why casual hanging out seems to have disappeared, the traditions that keep adult friendships alive, and the delicate art of knowing when it’s time to go home.
Because maybe community isn’t something you magically find. Maybe it starts with being the person who sends the text, makes the plan, and says, “Come over.”
28 Aug 2026
Ep. 6 - He's a 10, but...
He’s a 10… but he wants to split the check. He’s a 10… but he follows 4,000 women on Instagram. Suddenly, the math gets complicated.
This week, we’re putting dating icks, questionable behavior, and extremely specific dealbreakers on trial. We’re debating what’s an actual red flag, what’s just a personal preference, and which offenses can take a perfectly good 10 straight to a 2.
Naturally, we don’t agree on everything — including the very important matter of going Dutch on a first date.
Play along, defend your worst takes, and remember: attraction is temporary, but the ick is remarkably resilient.
Introducing the Comfort Viewing Club — our excuse to revisit the movies and shows we’ve watched enough times to quote against our will, and discuss whether they still deserve permanent residence in our emotional support rotation.
First up: The Parent Trap. We’re heading back to Camp Walden to talk separated twins, wildly questionable parenting decisions, Meredith Blake’s complicated legacy, Elizabeth James’ unattainable London life, and why Martin is quite literally the ideal hype man to have in your corner.
Grab your Oreos and peanut butter and join us for a very serious discussion of a deeply unserious amount of nostalgia.
14 Aug 2026
Ep. 4 - Great Expectations: Bride v. Bridesmaid
Weddings have a funny way of bringing out the best in people… and occasionally the absolute worst.
This week, Autumn & Hailey are taking on Bride vs. Bridesmaid and the great expectations that come with being part of a wedding. From $2,000 bachelorette trips and bridesmaids behaving badly to questionable requests in the name of “the wedding aesthetic,” we’re breaking down some messy wedding scenarios and deciding who’s actually asking too much.
Plus, our weekly Wilted Violets, Shiny Pearls, current obsessions, and a few wedding traditions we’re officially ready to deadhead.
Because you may only get married once—but the group chat screenshots are forever.
7 Aug 2026
Ep. 3 - Suggested For You
At some point, self-improvement started looking suspiciously like buying things for a version of ourselves that doesn’t actually exist.
This week, we’re talking about the “better me” trap—chasing trends, aesthetics, hobbies, routines, and entire personalities because the internet convinced us they might finally turn us into that girl. We get into the things we’ve bought for our fantasy selves, when inspiration turns into comparison, and how to tell whether you’re actually growing or just recreating someone else’s life.
Because maybe becoming your best self isn’t about adding more to the cart. Maybe it’s about figuring out what you actually like when nobody else is watching.
31 Jul 2026
Ep. 2 - Friends in Low Places
Not every friendship deserves a lifetime pass. This week Autumn and Hailey get into the friendships that looked good on paper but never quite felt healthy — and the guilt that comes with realizing you might just be the one always reaching out.
They walk through eight hard truths about adult friendship, including why "they're nice" isn't the bar, why loyalty doesn't mean tolerating disrespect forever, and why the healthiest friendships are honestly a little boring — no cryptic Instagram stories, no keeping score, just consistency.
Plus: the difference between venting and making gossip your whole personality, why not everyone earns front-row seats to your life, and a rapid-fire round of Green Flag or Red Flag that gets a little too personal.
Being discerning isn't the same thing as being judgmental. Your circle is allowed to get smaller.
24 Jul 2026
Ep. 1 - Growing Pains
Nobody hands you a manual when you turn 18. You just start making it up as you go and hope no one notices.
This week Autumn and Hailey get into the skills adulthood quietly expects you to have — budgeting, reading contracts, negotiating a salary, not letting a car repair ruin your week — and the much weirder skill nobody talks about: knowing how to exist around other humans.
Turns out being socially competent isn't a personality trait. It's a skill. Which means it can be learned — or in our case, learned the hard way, in real time, occasionally in front of witnesses.
In this episode:
The adult skills no one actually teaches you
Why "social competence" might be the real gap, not money management
A stat that'll make you side-eye everyone at the grocery store
The small habits that instantly make someone seem more put-together
A debate on RSVPs, hostess gifts, and whether calling someone is dead
Pull up a chair. This one's a little too relatable.
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