We said it, that’s all folks! It’s been a pleasure, a year of adventure and a whole lot of fun. It’s time to close the door on this 1 year passion project called the Cocoanut Grove Podcast and we could not be more proud. Stay hooked up with the Cocoanut Grove brand as we transition into new projects in the future. We love you Cocos. Thanks for the support! A HUGE thank you to our sponsors Maui Vera and Pezel Puzzles as well as all our incredible guests. Please make sure to check out their stores...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 58
We got tattoos for the podcast! What?!? This week we are speaking with Jeff Liu, CEO of Ephemeral Tattoo, the only real tattoo that is made to fade in 9-15 months. Join us on this exciting interview where we learn the secrets behind the new technology that is that world’s first ever real tattoo that is not forever. As first timers ourselves, we talk about our experience with the process, our questions and concerns. We answer questions like “but does it really fade” and “what is it made of”. Lear...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 57
Are you a good texter or a bad texter? There is no in between. Season 2 is still checking in on your mental health and today Ashleigh discusses text message burnout in a solo episode. As a self proclaimed “bad texter”, Ashleigh is here to spill the tea on why that’s the case and what that feels like living in a tech obsessed world. She dives into the truth about message fatigue and avoidance and provides some real world experience on change. For the good texters out there, listen in to gain a ne...
Dec 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 55
WELCOME TO SEASON 2!! Speaking of seasons, seasonal affective disorder is in full swing, even in sunny Los Angeles. This week in their most vulnerable episode to date, the ladies get raw and honest with each other in a live therapy session where they discuss what they are hurting from, healing from, and struggling to overcome. Ashleigh opens up about her overwhelming schedule and burnout, while Katie gets honest about her mental health and self identity. The CGP ladies react real time with no pr...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 54
It's the Cocoanut Grove 1 Year Anniversary Episode! In this episode Katie and Ashleigh extend the Lounge part of the show for a full episode of catching up and talking about what's hot. Your favorite hosts laugh and reminisce about their favorite guests, the craziest and most controversial topics, those light bulb moments, and the moments they wish they could erase forever. Katie and Ashleigh share their EXTRA HOT list and reflect on what's 'Absolutely NOT'! This episode is filled with all sorts...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 53
About This Episode: In this episode a Canadian asks all the strange questions (that you probably have too) about American Thanksgiving. Join Ashleigh on this wild adventure of learning the truth behind American Thanksgiving, and why there may be less to be thankful for on this day. But it’s not all gloom and doom today! Cozy up as the girls welcome the holidays and set you off in the holiday spirit! If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please leave us a written review! We would love t...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 52
This week Katie and Ashleigh tackle the topic of creativity and how they each navigate creative ruts. Tune in for a chat about resetting and reigniting your creative spark, pushing your creative limits, and what it means to be a "creative person". ENTER OUR PEZEL PUZZLE GIVEAWAY! Rules: Submit a written review before 12/25 to be entered. Winner will receive four different sets at a value of $140. A second winner will be gifted the puzzle party pack, valued at $52. Use our code COCOANUTGROVE20 at...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 51
What is nuance, why does this word come up a lot in conversation, and do we really need more of it? In this *nuanced* conversation, Katie talks about what it means to be nuanced and presents arguments for and against it. Is there room for nuance in politics, beauty standards, and social media? In the world of polarization, can nuance even be taught? Join in and let us know your thoughts on our instagram! If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please leave us a written review! We would l...
Nov 10, 2022•54 min•Ep. 50
Imagine a life where work comes before friends, family, your hobbies and even your health. This is hustle culture. Millennial created and Gen Z cultivated, this trend launched off with the advent of the seemingly effortless influencer jobs and the mindset that affirms “if you work hard, you can have it all”. Join Ashleigh in this solo episode delving into here personal experience of ambition vs. hustle culture. Here she asks those difficult questions like: Do you try to monetize everything you d...
Nov 03, 2022•49 min•Ep. 49
Ever thought you or someone you know was crazy for believing a conspiracy? Well you might just be right! Join the CGP on a spooky Halloween adventure uncovering some of the most debated and hottest conspiracies. From Kim Kardashian and Marilyn Monroe to Are Birds and Pandas Real? And what's the pyramid of conspiracy theories? Dive into the darker side and see some of the psychology of why conspiracies hook us and how not to get caught. If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please leave...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 48
This week Ashleigh and Katie meet with Stephanie Gomez from Los Angeles based urban garden SOW (Shift Our Ways) Collective. Tune in to learn how to create a sustainable and fruitful backyard farm, even within a big city. The mission of SOW Collective is to grow sustainable communities through their community-made urban farm and compost co-op. SOW envisions a future where sustainability is inclusive, accessible, and attractive. Do you know how to connect to the roots and origins of our food? Lear...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 47
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Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 46
About This Episode: Whether you are entering fall cuffed or uncuffed, you need to be thinking about how you are doing to date yourself this season. Katie leads this solo episode with some questions: what does it mean to date yourself, why should you do it, and what do you actually do? You will be sure to leave this episode with a fresh boost of confidence and a calendar full of ways to show yourself some appreciation. Tune in and continue the conversation with us on Instagram or TikTok. See you ...
Oct 06, 2022•40 min•Ep. 45
What is beauty and is it truly in the eye of the beholder? In this solo episode Ashleigh investigates the consumerism of beauty in late stage capitalism and why “inclusive beauty” is a myth. Inspired by content creator and academic @ayandastood . Ashleigh explores whether we can truly attain beauty and debates whether this is the inherent flaw to the whole concept. If you enjoyed this episode (or any of our episodes!), please leave us a written review! We would love to hear your thoughts and see...
Sep 29, 2022•43 min•Ep. 44
Goodbye summer, it's officially fall! There are only 99 days before the end of the year and we want to help you make the most of it. In this episode, Ashleigh and Katie give you tangible and creative new ways to reset and reassess our lives, so we can all finish this year with a bang. As they reflect on 'back to school' days, they are inspired to channel their inner dark academia vibes by creating cozy spaces, building in new routines, cooking with seasonal foods, and shifting their mindsets to ...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 43
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Sep 15, 2022•34 min•Ep. 42
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Sep 08, 2022•47 min•Ep. 41
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Sep 03, 2022•59 min•Ep. 40
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Aug 25, 2022•48 min•Ep. 39
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Aug 19, 2022•41 min•Ep. 38
This week, Ashleigh and Katie are joined by Holistic Health Coach and Restorative Yoga Teacher, Joscelyne Castañeda. Joscelyne specializes in hormone health and menstrual cycle support and alignment. She guides clients to create sustainable lifestyle and nutrition shifts that balance hormones holistically so they can walk away feeling more energetic and vibrant. We identify how hormone imbalances can look, how common they are, and how it affects the rest of your body. Joscelyne teaches us everyt...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 37
This week, Ashleigh and Katie are tackling possibly the largest category of podcasts and entertainment: True Crime! What is it about this genre that attracts so many people, especially women? In this episode, they take a critical look at true crime as a media phenomenon and explore its popularity. Is it ethical to view it as entertainment? Where do we draw the line? Tune in and join the conversation! RATE & REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cocoanut-grove/id1597656025 References:...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 36
This week’s episode is all fun and games, with our topic centering around everyone’s favorite short form video platform: TikTok (sorry not sorry Instagram)! What is on our FYPs, what trends do we get caught up in, and what do we like to watch? Tune in with Ashleigh and Katie! LEAVE US A REVIEW! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cocoanut-grove/id1597656025 FOLLOW US! Taylor TCGP Ashleigh Katie If you enjoyed this Podcast, please share, rate, and review! As a small podcast, we rely on the supp...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 35
Get inspired! This week, Katie and Ashleigh welcome Taylor of Taylor'd Interiors to chat about interior design and discovering your unique style! Taylor is a California-Native Interior Designer & Stylist, and owner of Taylor’d Interiors: DESIGNS AND COLLECTIONS TAYLOR'D FOR ECLECTIC SOULS. From designing & styling spaces, to selling home decor, there is always an emphasis on VINTAGE! If you're looking to redesign your home, or just a corner of your room, this episode is for you. Learn ho...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 34
Have you ever been scrolling through social media and constantly seeing contradictory information when it comes to food and nutrition? One account will tell you egg yolks are bad, while another will protest and say it's worse for you to eat eggs without the yolks. I mean, what are we supposed to believe, and who?! This week, Katie gets to the bottom of this phenomenon. She breaks down some other examples of nutrition contradictions, explains why this happens, highlights where nutrition becomes e...
Jul 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 33
This week, Ashleigh is excited to share all her tips, tricks, and precautions for taking your first ever solo travel trip! Have you ever wanted to backpack through Europe or bed surf your way around the world? Better yet, have you always wanted to do this ALONE?! Get your notebooks ready! Learn how to schedule a trip, what to bring, how to prepare, where to stay, how to meet people, and what to do in case of emergencies. Ashleigh covers everything from preparation, to execution, and how to do it...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 32
This week, Ashleigh and Katie are super excited to bring on a guest to help discuss the very nuanced topic of queer and transgender healthcare. Delia Sosas is a queer, transgender, nonbinary, mixed-race Latine activist, and medical student. They advocate for inclusion of transgender, gender diverse, and intersex people in medicine and medical education, and is an activist in the transgender community around access to gender-affirming and intersex-inclusive healthcare. Delia helps explain the com...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 31
It's officially Summer! The Solstice came around on the 21st and got everyone in the mood for sunshine and planning getaways. This week Ashleigh and Katie are back for a duo episode chatting about the sweaty season. But before they start romanticizing, they start reflecting. Have you ever looked at your New Year's Resolutions halfway through the year? Yeah, most people don't. This week, your CGP hosts look back at Episode 9 where they talked about their goals for 2022. Upon revisiting them for t...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 30
A few weeks ago Katie covered a mini episode on Families & Intergenerational Trauma after a recent trip to see her family. While Katie covered a lot of detail on personal experience, on PTSD, and therapy, Ashleigh is leading this week's episode and doing a call back specifically on Epigenetics and inherited traits. Ashleigh utilizes her knowledge as a Genetic Counselor to lead this conversation. Join in and learn more! References: The Weekend University Podcast McCartney DL, Stevenson AJ, Hi...
Jun 16, 2022•53 min•Ep. 29
Let's talk ADHD! This week, Katie sits down for a personal solo episode and details her experience with ADHD, getting a diagnosis in adulthood, and why it took her so long to get her diagnosis. If you're unfamiliar with ADHD or how it presents in women, girls, and AFAB people, Katie reviews the symptoms and reasons why these demographics are so severely underdiagnosed. Wondering if you have ADHD yourself? Take the quiz linked below (and then talk to a healthcare provider)! LEAVE A REVIEW: https:...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 28
