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We Run on Coffee

We Run on Coffee

By: Marissa Carpenter + Arika Wads
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Grab a cup of coffee and get cozy with us every week for a new episode of We Run on Coffee! Arika & Marissa talk about relationships, post-grad jobs, travel, and all things about life in your 20s.Marissa Carpenter + Arika Wads Social Sciences
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  • #117 None of This is True - Lisa Jewel (Book Club 11)
    Sep 10 2025

    This week, Marissa and Arika are back with Book Club #11, diving into Lisa Jewell’s dark and twisted thriller None of This is True. The novel follows the unsettling relationship between podcaster Alix Summer and Josie Fair, a seemingly lonely woman who volunteers to be the subject of Alix’s next big podcast project, only to unravel into something far more disturbing. With themes of manipulation, obsession, and blurred truths, this one is anything but a typical read.

    In their discussion, the girls break down the plot, reflect on the shocking twists, and wrestle with questions about trust, perspective, and how much of Josie’s story we’re ever meant to believe. They also pull in thought-provoking discussion points from the book and share their own reactions as the story spirals into true-crime territory.

    And of course, it wouldn’t be a WROC book club without a dream cast! Marissa and Arika imagine who they’d love to see bring these complex characters to life in a screen adaptation. Whether you’ve already read the book or just love hearing a wild story dissected, this episode is packed with suspense, conversation, and a few chills along the way.

    RESOURCES •

    • Purchase None of This Is True on Amazon - https://amzn.to/41nC8fn

    • Super Summary “None of This Is True: A Novel” - https://www.supersummary.com/none-of-this-is-true/summary/

    MORE ABOUT WROC •

    Grab a cup of coffee and get cozy with us every week for a new episode of We Run on Coffee. Arika & Marissa talk about relationships, post-grad jobs, travel, and all things about life in your 20s.

    LINKS •

    Visit Our Website: https://werunoncoffee.myportfolio.com
    Follow We Run on Coffee: https://linktr.ee/werunoncoffee
    Contact Us: werunoncoffeepodcast@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • #116 Natalie on Motherhood, Marriage, and Making a New State Feel Like Home
    Aug 27 2025

    This week Marissa and Arika are joined by a very special guest, Natalie! As Marissa’s sister-in-law (and Arika’s soon-to-be cousin-in-law), Natalie opens up about her journey through marriage, motherhood, and making big life transitions, including moving states and building a new home and community along the way.

    From meeting her husband Kaden back in middle school, to recently becoming parents to their daughter Murphy, Natalie reflects on how her relationships and roles have grown and shifted over the years. She also shares what it was like to take the leap of moving from Ohio to Tennessee, and eventually settling in Georgia, and how those experiences shaped who she is today.

    Beyond family life, Natalie dives into her career as a PTA (practicing the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy), her passion for fitness and rucking, and her love for gardening and supporting local farmers. It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about creating a meaningful lifestyle, balancing the demands of work and motherhood, and finding joy in the simple, everyday routines.

    MORE ABOUT WROC •
    Grab a cup of coffee and get cozy with us every week for a new episode of We Run on Coffee. Arika & Marissa talk about relationships, post-grad jobs, travel, and all things about life in your 20s.

    LINKS •
    Visit Our Website: https://werunoncoffee.myportfolio.com
    Follow We Run on Coffee: https://linktr.ee/werunoncoffee
    Contact Us: werunoncoffeepodcast@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • #115 ARIKA'S ENGAGED! Angelo & Arika's Smoky Mountain Engagement Story
    Aug 13 2025

    Arika has some big news, she’s engaged! In this episode, she shares the full story of how Angelo popped the question during their recent trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. From the lead-up to the trip, to the moment he got down on one knee in front of a breathtaking waterfall, Arika takes listeners through every detail of the day.

    Along the way, she reflects on the little moments that made it special, the surprises she didn’t see coming, and the emotions she felt in the moment. Marissa jumps in with her own reactions, questions, and excitement as they relive the milestone together.

    It’s a joyful, personal, and heartwarming conversation that brings listeners right into the celebration. Whether you’re here for the love story, the travel vibes, or the behind-the-scenes details, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

    MORE ABOUT WROC •Grab a cup of coffee and get cozy with us every week for a new episode of We Run on Coffee. Arika & Marissa talk about relationships, post-grad jobs, travel, and all things about life in your 20s.

    LINKS •Visit Our Website: https://werunoncoffee.myportfolio.comFollow We Run on Coffee: https://linktr.ee/werunoncoffeeContact Us: werunoncoffeepodcast@gmail.com

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    38 mins
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