Basically Besties

This week's mini episode dives deep into the emotional psyche of kids keeping secrets from their parents. Polina Marian offers insight on why kids do it and how we can help our children feel safe to tell us anything!

This week's mini episode goes out to the besties with boyfriend drama... Avani is deep in your DMs and gives her best advice (and red flags).

This week on Basically Besties, special guest Avani Gregg sits down with the besties for one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations yet. Avani takes us back to the beginning, but it hasn’t all been highlight reels. She shares what it was really like being TikTok famous at such a young age and quietly battling public scrutiny as her career skyrocketed.Now, she’s stepping into a new era—actress, fashion designer, and finding love in an unexpected way... Avani gives Deja real bestie advice: learn when to tune out the noise. This episode is all about defining success on your own terms.

On this week's mini episode, Jonathan sits down with Kat and Deja to answer your confessions from the DMs. Listen in to hear his take on a hot topic... splitting the bill.

This week, Jonathan gets into what it really means to be a girl dad. From the moment of finding out you’re raising daughters to navigating the rollercoaster of the teenage years, this conversation is equal parts honest and heartfelt. Jonathan talks about the importance of communication, trust, and staying connected—even when it’s uncomfortable. And of course—we go there. Dating, boys, standards, and the role parents play in shaping what their daughters accept (and don’t accept) in relationships. Nothing is off limits.

In this week's mini episode, Jackson and Brooks give the besties advise on style. Is copying a bestie's style flattering or too much? Listen to find out.

This week we’re joined by viral twin brothers, Jackson and Brooks Harvey. From their “telepathic” twin bond, wild childhood stories (including taking the fall for each other) to arguments sometimes turn into full-on wrestling matches, it’s all part of how siblings communicate and stay close. The boys talk about how posting casually brought them full-blown social media careers—and how that shift has turned their sibling relationship into a business partnership. It's safe to say that Jackson and Brookes are besties for life!

In this week's mini episode, our listener asks about living with super strict parents...Yikes. Kat and Deja give their best advice as a mom-daughter duo who are also built-in besties!