🎙️ 104:September Snapshots: Navigating Cold Snaps, Birthday Chaos, and Real-Life Marriage WorkIn this month’s recap, Stefanie dives into the chaos that was September — from a freezing Labor Day weekend in the Outer Banks ❄️ to back-to-back birthday madness 🎂, another concert adventure with her daughter 🎤, and a whirlwind Atlanta work trip with Ryan that somehow doubled as their anniversary getaway 💍.She gets real about what marriage looks like beyond the highlight reels — the exhaustion, the silence, the small gestures that still matter, and choosing each other even when it’s messy ❤️‍🩹.Plus, a shout-out to her favorite cideries 🍎 (Atlanta Hard Cider Co. and a future Austin stop 🎉), her thoughts on the government shutdown 💼, and prepping for Virginia’s next nor’easter 🌧️.Grab your drink 🍷, take a breath, and let’s navigate this hot-and-cold chaos together.✨ Episode Highlights: • 🥶 Labor Day in Buxton – when your “last summer hurrah” turns into a chilly storm. • 🎉 Birthday double-header – teenage squeals, flower bars, and family cheesecake traditions. • 🎤 Concert chaos – road-tripping to see Conan Gray in Charlotte with Kylie and surviving the screaming. • 🧳 Atlanta adventures – work trip meets anniversary getaway: speakeasies (https://www.redphonebooth.com/locations/ga/atlanta), tiny rental cars, and overpriced drinks. • 💍 Real talk about marriage – what “choosing each other” looks like after 10 years together. • 🍎 Cider love – Atlanta Hard Cider Co. review and a preview of her Austin birthday plans. • 💼 Government shutdown reflections – and why it’s hitting local families hard. • 🌧️ Nor’easter prep – because of course there’s a storm to end the month.📍 Mentioned in This Episode: 🍏 Atlanta Hard Cider Co. – atlantahardcider.com ☎️ Red Phone Booth Speakeasy – redphonebooth.com 🌸 The Thirsty Flower Boutique (Yorktown, VA) 🎶 Conan Gray Concert – Charlotte, NC 🦪 Ocracoke Oyster CompanyLet’s Connect!🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.💻 Visit me at Chaotic Compass.📱 Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.✉️ DM me or drop your chaos stories—I’d love to share a laugh with you!Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share it with a friend! Your support keeps Chaotic Compass going! 💙

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