The Soft Life w/ Chrystal & Megan

Would you ever go on vacation by yourself? (Chrystal: “Absolutely!” Megan: “Nope!”) What does it say about you if you get jealous when your friends become friends? Have you ever experienced the phenomenon of Foreign Language FOMO? What’s your capacity for dating or being married to a flirt? And random glowy-skin PSA: Wear sunscreen year-round!The Soft Life is hosted and executive produced by Megan O’Neill and Chrystal Genesis on Substack. Editing and production by Chrystal Genesis. Music by 4S Studios. Don’t forget to review and subscribe on all podcasting apps, YouTube, and find us on Substack, Instagram @softlifeNYC, and TikTok.When two NYC girlfriends get laid off, they opt for a less-corporate, more-human existence thatprioritizes family, friends, love, and good-time conversation. But how do they work their way into The Soft Life? Join London-born Chrystal and native New Yorker, Megan, as they talk about self-expression, mom-hood, style game, having fun, cultural obsessions, sexual liberation, great skin and hair strategies, and more of the stuff that makes this one life feel so abundant. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesoftlifenyc.substack.com

Please support us at ko-fi.com/softlifenyc.Is birth story competition real or imagined? (Very much on our mind, since Chrystal just had a baby girl! Congrats!) Do childhood nicknames have the power to shape who we become? Why on earth would someone hold their breath when they see someone they deem ugly saunter by? There’s too much to dissect! But join Chrystal and Megan as they attempt to make sense of this one beautiful life.The Soft Life is hosted and executive produced by Megan O’Neill and Chrystal Genesis on Substack. Editing and production by Chrystal Genesis. Music by 4S Studios. Don’t forget to review and subscribe on all podcasting apps, YouTube, and find us on Substack, Instagram @softlifeNYC, and TikTok.When two NYC girlfriends get laid off, they opt for a less-corporate, more-human existence thatprioritizes family, friends, love, and good-time conversation. But how do they work their way into The Soft Life? Join London-born Chrystal and native New Yorker, Megan, as they talk about self-expression, mom-hood, style game, having fun, cultural obsessions, sexual liberation, great skin and hair strategies, and more of the stuff that makes this one life feel so abundant. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesoftlifenyc.substack.com

Please support us at ko-fi.com/softlifenyc. Do you have a “work self” and a “normal self”? Writer and workplace consultant Bree Groff joins Chrystal and Megan to discuss how to navigate—and relate to—work so that you feel authentic and joyous doing it. Enjoy your finite days, she says: “If we’re wishing away the workweek, we’re wishing away our lives.”Bree Groff is the author of “Today Was Fun”, a book that proves that work can be different—and that neon smiley faces do, in fact, belong on the cover of business books. In it, her seven rules for creating more fulfilling days at work and in daily life. Listen in for Groff’s brilliant, realistically optimistic advice on how shifting your perspective at work directly impacts how abundant your life can really feel. The Soft Life is hosted and executive produced by Megan O'Neill and Chrystal Genesis. Filming by Connor Kwiecien and editing by Rob Ashkinos. Tess Novotny is our producer. Music by 4S Studios. Don’t forget to review and subscribe on all podcasting apps, YouTube, and find us on Substack, Instagram @softlifeNYC, and TikTok. When two NYC girlfriends get laid off, they opt for a less-corporate, more-human existence that prioritizes family, friends, love, and good-time conversation. But how do they work their way into The Soft Life? Join London-born Chrystal and native New Yorker, Megan, as they talk about self-expression, mom-hood, style game, having fun, cultural obsessions, sexual liberation, great skin and hair strategies, and more of the stuff that makes this one life feel so abundant.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesoftlifenyc.substack.com

Please support us at ko-fi.com/softlifenyc.We’ve got lice and we’re pregnant, all while prepping holiday trifles and fruitcake! Megan gets initiated into the lice club and confronts discrimination in treatment. Chrystal tackles America’s bleak parental leave and shares her plan to survive it. We unpack our favorite medicinal massages, big sibling age gaps, and mourn the dance floor.The Soft Life is hosted and executive produced by Megan O’Neill and Chrystal Genesis. Filming by Connor Kwiecien and editing by Rob Ashkinos. Tess Novotny is our producer. Music by 4S Studios. Don’t forget to review and subscribe on all podcasting apps, YouTube, and find us on Substack, Instagram @softlifeNYC, and TikTok.When two NYC girlfriends get laid off, they opt for a less-corporate, more-human existence that prioritizes family, friends, love, and good-time conversation. But how do they work their way into The Soft Life? Join London-born Chrystal and native New Yorker, Megan, as they talk about self-expression, mom-hood, style game, having fun, cultural obsessions, sexual liberation, great skin and hair strategies, and more of the stuff that makes this one life feel so abundant. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesoftlifenyc.substack.com

Please support us at ko-fi.com/softlifenyc.Chrystal and Megan catch up with Dr. Mamina Turegano, the dewy queen of dermatology, for some of her best glow secrets. Is Korean Beauty really magic? Do products or lifestyle matter more for radiant skin? And why is everyone talking about exosomes? We discover drug store holy grails and the skincare trends that Dr. Turegano hopes will fall out of favor fast.Mamina Turegano, MD, is a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist in New Orleans. She co-hosts the podcast Skin Deep MDs.The Soft Life is hosted and executive produced by Megan O’Neill and Chrystal Genesis. Filming by Connor Kwiecien and editing by Rob Ashkinos. Tess Novotny is our producer. Music by 4S Studios. Don’t forget to review and subscribe on all podcasting apps, YouTube, and find us on Substack, Instagram @softlifeNYC, and TikTok.When two NYC girlfriends get laid off, they opt for a less-corporate, more-human existence that prioritizes family, friends, love, and good-time conversation. But how do they work their way into The Soft Life? Join London-born Chrystal and native New Yorker, Megan, as they talk about self-expression, mom-hood, style game, having fun, cultural obsessions, sexual liberation, great skin and hair strategies, and more of the stuff that makes this one life feel so abundant. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesoftlifenyc.substack.com

Please support us at ko-fi.com/softlifenyc.Chrystal and Megan air their domestic dirty laundry (outside clothes in bed?!) and swear off doomscrolling for love on the loo. Chrystal’s loyal to niche dating apps, while Megan welcomes the weirdos on broad ones. They also talk freelance boundaries and how to master the mysterious art of closing your damn laptop.The Soft Life is hosted and executive produced by Megan O’Neill and Chrystal Genesis. Filming by Connor Kwiecien and editing by Rob Ashkinos. Tess Novotny is our producer. Music by 4S Studios. Don’t forget to review and subscribe on all podcasting apps, YouTube, and find us on Substack, Instagram @softlifeNYC, and TikTok.When two NYC girlfriends get laid off, they opt for a less-corporate, more-human existence that prioritizes family, friends, love, and good-time conversation. But how do they work their way into The Soft Life? Join London-born Chrystal and native New Yorker, Megan, as they talk about self-expression, mom-hood, style game, having fun, cultural obsessions, sexual liberation, great skin and hair strategies, and more of the stuff that makes this one life feel so abundant. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesoftlifenyc.substack.com

Please support us at ko-fi.com/softlifenyc.When a white lady gatekeeps the acupuncturist’s door and airport security searches you twice — is it racist?! Chrystal and Megan unpack triggers vs. reality. Chrystal debuts her unsettling American accent and pits NYC culture and lingo against London’s. Megan’s mom becomes a silver-haired sex symbol and we philosophize: is gray hair resistance, or just hot?The Soft Life is hosted and executive produced by Megan O’Neill and Chrystal Genesis. Filming by Connor Kwiecien and editing by Rob Ashkinos. Tess Novotny is our producer. Music by 4S Studios. Don’t forget to review and subscribe on all podcasting apps, YouTube, and find us on Substack, Instagram @softlifeNYC, and TikTok.When two NYC girlfriends get laid off, they opt for a less-corporate, more-human existence that prioritizes family, friends, love, and good-time conversation. But how do they work their way into The Soft Life? Join London-born Chrystal and native New Yorker, Megan, as they talk about self-expression, mom-hood, style game, having fun, cultural obsessions, sexual liberation, great skin and hair strategies, and more of the stuff that makes this one life feel so abundant. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesoftlifenyc.substack.com

Please support us at ko-fi.com/softlifenyc.Does your skincare actually contain harmful ingredients? Chrystal and Megan chat with clean beauty consultant Rachel Cook Northway of The Northway Edit about decoding labels; creating an easy routine for your smoothest, most supple skin; and how cancer led her to change not just her serums and creams but her whole approach to living.This show is powered by thenorthwayedit.com, a clean beauty service designed to guide you on your journey to creating a safer personal care ritual. Check out their first-ever product, The Northway Edit Ginger Toner, a moisture bomb infusion of rosewater, ginger, soothing chamomile, aloe, and clarifying witch hazel. Spritz it on after cleansing your face, or apply it throughout the day as the ultimate pick-me-up; it’s instantly skin (and mood) energizing. We’re completely in love.Check out Rachel’s current skin care obsessions.Bare HandsMax & MeDr. AlkaitisThe Soft Life is hosted and executive produced by Megan O’Neill and Chrystal Genesis. Filming by Kirk Enbysk and editing by Rob Ashkinos. Tess Novotny is our producer. Music by 4S Studios. Don’t forget to review and subscribe on all podcasting apps, YouTube, and find us on Substack, Instagram @softlifeNYC, and TikTok.When two NYC girlfriends get laid off, they opt for a less-corporate, more-human existence that prioritizes family, friends, love, and good-time conversation. But how do they work their way into The Soft Life? Join London-born Chrystal and native New Yorker, Megan, as they talk about self-expression, mom-hood, style game, having fun, cultural obsessions, sexual liberation, great skin and hair strategies, and more of the stuff that makes this one life feel so abundant. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesoftlifenyc.substack.com

Please support us at ko-fi.com/softlifenyc.Cartwheeling into 39 and 40, Chrystal is unlearning work-worship and Megan is finding her rhythm as an entrepreneur, all while asking the big questions: Why get married (again)? How do you grieve in an impatient world? Does getting older bring us closer to the soft life? And most importantly, what’s your cooking love language?The Soft Life is hosted and executive produced by Megan O'Neill and Chrystal Genesis. Filming by Kirk Enbysk and editing by Rob Ashkinos, with support from Tess Novotny. Music by 4S Studios. Don’t forget to review and subscribe on all podcasting apps, YouTube, and find us on Substack, Instagram @softlifeNYC, and TikTok.When two NYC girlfriends get laid off, they opt for a less-corporate, more-human existence that prioritizes family, friends, love, and good-time conversation. But how do they work their way into The Soft Life? Join London-born Chrystal and native New Yorker, Megan, as they talk about self-expression, mom-hood, style game, having fun, cultural obsessions, sexual liberation, great skin and hair strategies, and more of the stuff that makes this one life feel so abundant. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesoftlifenyc.substack.com

Please support us at ko-fi.com/softlifenyc.Making new friends after 30 while finding time for yourself and loved ones, crushing it at work, staying creative..AND you just got your period?!?! Sounds impossible. We share how to spread your social butterfly wings and soar through the mayhem while keeping your edges soft enough to shine.The Soft Life is hosted and executive produced by Megan O'Neill and Chrystal Genesis. Filming by Kirk Enbysk and editing by Rob Ashkinos, with support from Tess Novotny. Music by 4S Studios. Don’t forget to review and subscribe on all podcasting apps, YouTube, and find us on Substack, Instagram @softlifeNYC, and TikTok.When two NYC girlfriends get laid off, they opt for a less-corporate, more-human existence that prioritizes family, friends, love, and good-time conversation. But how do they work their way into The Soft Life? Join London-born Chrystal and native New Yorker, Megan, as they talk about self-expression, mom-hood, style game, having fun, cultural obsessions, sexual liberation, great skin and hair strategies, and more of the stuff that makes this one life feel so abundant. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesoftlifenyc.substack.com