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Secrets in the Elephant Room

Secrets in the Elephant Room

Written by: Dalany and Payton
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Welcome to The Elephant Room, where we gather in the space between life's big moments and small, awkward truths. Join us as we talk about the messy, beautiful, and hilarious parts of life, love, friendships, and the wild ride of being in our 20's. From growing up to growing together. Expect candid stories and all the secrets that we have tucked away in the Elephant Room. No topic too big or small- we are here to share, learn, and laugh through it all. Hear us as we share the Secrets in the Elephant Room.

2026 Dalany and Payton
Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Chaos Never Took PTO (Chaos Chronicles #2 S2)
    Jun 16 2026

    The girls are back after a month "off"... and by off, we mean barely surviving the chaos that was May.

    This month has officially been dubbed May Madness, and for good reason. Between work, life, travel, unexpected opportunities, and the general nonsense that seems to follow them wherever they go, Dalany and Payton have a lot of catching up to do. (not really, you know what we mean)

    The girls fill you in on everything that's happened over the past month, what they've been learning, what they've been surviving, and what exciting things are coming next. There was even a trip where they got to see each other in person, but unfortunately no episode came from it because they spent the entire time simply enjoying being together. Apparently friendship won over content creation for once (well...kinda).

    But don't worry, the reunion drought won't last long.

    The girls reveal some exciting plans that will have them seeing each other again much sooner than expected, tease an upcoming episode they're especially excited about, and reflect on how quickly life can change when you least expect it.

    Of course, no Chaos Chronicles episode would be complete without a little discussion of fate, coincidence, and the growing body of evidence that Payton's manifestation powers may actually be becoming a problem. 🍌⚾

    The chaos is back, the life updates are overdue, and the elephant in the room is that taking a month off somehow gave us even more stories to tell.

    So grab your drink, settle in for the catch-up, and come spiral with us in the Elephant Room. 🐘✨

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Sunday Scaries
    Jun 8 2026

    There are two types of girls on a Sunday: the productive go-getters and the productive rest-ers.

    This week, Dalany and Payton spend an hour trying to convince themselves they're the second type.

    As the Sunday Scaries settle in, both girls are running on fumes. Payton is preparing for a trip to Las Vegas, Dalany is recovering from being sick, and neither of them feels particularly ready to face another work week. Naturally, this leads to a deep discussion about rest, productivity, and the guilt that somehow manages to sneak into both.

    The girls talk about:

    ☕ Their ideal Sunday routines

    😴 Why resting can feel harder than working

    📞 The importance of calling your best friend every Sunday (a long-standing Elephant Room tradition)

    ✨ How to hype yourself up when motivation is low

    🫶 How to calm yourself down when life feels overwhelming

    🌅 What their dream days would actually look like if reality wasn't a factor

    Somewhere between the productivity talk and the exhaustion, things get a little delusional. The girls start planning fantasy Sundays, romanticizing their lives, and wondering if maybe the secret to happiness is simply allowing yourself to take a nap.

    Because sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest.

    The vibes are sleepy, the tangents are caffeine-fueled, and the elephant in the room is that neither of us wants it to be Monday.

    So put off your chores for another hour, grab a blanket, and come sit in the Elephant Room with us. 🐘☁️

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 101 Rejections
    Jun 8 2026

    Inspired by TikTok trends, rejection therapy, and a mutual desire to stop standing in our own way, Dalany and Payton are setting out to collect as many rejections as possible. Why? Because somewhere along the way, we realized we're often the first people to tell ourselves "no."

    Dalany brings the research, Payton brings the TikTok rabbit holes, and together they unpack what rejection actually is, the countless ways we reject ourselves before anyone else gets the chance, and how learning to tolerate rejection can open doors we never thought we deserved to walk through.

    The girls talk about:

    ✨ Rejection therapy and the psychology behind it

    ✨ Fear, confidence, and self-worth

    ✨ Opportunities that came from hearing "no"

    ✨ Personal goals, shared challenges, and hopes for the podcast

    ✨ Why better stories might be the best reward of all

    Of course, no Elephant Room episode would be complete without a little chaos. The girls receive their first fan email and, for the first time ever, have to decline a request. We're flattered, honored, and maybe slightly terrified.

    Now all that's left is for Dalany to actually build a system to track all 101 rejections. No pressure.

    The chaos is intentional, the growth is uncomfortable, and the elephant in the room is that fear has been making too many decisions for too long.

    So shoot your shot, ask the question, and come get rejected with us in the Elephant Room. 🐘✨

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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