anything goes with emma chamberlain
Episode: “my quiet morning routine and other things i like rn”
Date: February 5, 2026

Episode Overview

In this cozy and candid solo episode, Emma Chamberlain invites listeners into her current obsessions and everyday joys—a signature “favorites” list episode that meanders between wellness habits, niche snacks, fashion ruts and revelations, and little lifestyle tweaks that are making her life feel brighter right now. With her trademark self-deprecating humor and hyper-self-awareness, Emma reflects on the fleeting joys of new routines, mundane pleasures, feeding fixations, and unexpected style evolutions. The tone is frank, relatable, occasionally rambling, and always authentically Emma.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Nature of Obsession and Routine

• Emma opens by explaining her cyclical “obsess and discard” pattern: she fixates on something for about two months before moving on to the next new thing. She frames this as a mechanism for keeping life “spicy” while mitigating the monotony of routine.
  • Quote: “I like to keep my life spicy...I’m definitely someone who sticks to a routine, so I rely on switching little elements of my routine up to keep my life dynamic and exciting.” (00:40)

2. A Quiet, Mindful Morning Routine (02:42)

• Inspired by a forced rest period after “girl bossing myself to death,” Emma has discovered the value of slow, quiet mornings.
  • Wakes up early, makes coffee, and journals—focusing on both documenting events and analyzing them.
  • Emphasizes unstructured, silent morning walks—no headphones, just listening to the world.
  • The silence and slow pace set a reflective, calm tone for the entire day.
  • Quote: “Taking the first 30 minutes to an hour of the day to be silent and calm...just keeps me chill for the rest of the day.” (08:38)

3. Grocery Shopping at Night (11:10)

• Emma raves about the “magical” and peaceful vibe of grocery stores at night.
  • With fewer people, there’s “no rush” and Los Angeles traffic is gone.
  • For single people, it’s a reason to leave the house in the evenings without feeling unsafe like going for a walk at night might.
  • Quote: “There’s just something peaceful about it...You can really just roam the aisles as though time doesn’t exist.” (13:00)

4. Reading Before Bed (15:05)

• A long-standing desire to return to reading finally fulfilled through recent life balance improvements.
  • Previously, she was too mentally taxed to read and would default to watching content.
  • Now, reading before bed helps her sleep better and feels like “doing something good for my brain.”
  • Quote: “You have to have like the perfect homeostasis in your life to have the energy to read these days.” (17:01)

5. Fun and Play: Charades Obsession (20:59)

• Over the holidays, Emma became “obsessed” with “running charades”—a chaotic group game that sparks creativity and goofy telepathy between friends.
  • Quote: “When you like guess one and it was so hard to get, but somehow you were able to almost speak telepathically with people on your team—oh, it’s so good.” (23:14)

6. Personal Style & Accessories

Subtle Nail Art (25:28)

• Discusses the shift from maximalist, overdone nail art to more “subtle, neutral” designs.
  • Sees nail art as the most flexible, non-committal way to participate in trends without material waste or regret.
  • Quote: “The cool thing about nail art is that it inevitably will come off your fingers.” (26:35)

Fashionable Hoodies (30:03)

• Emma’s recent realization: hoodies can be styled to look elevated rather than just casual or sloppy.
  • Recounts outfits for formal and casual occasions built around distinctive hoodies.
  • Quote: “Not only is [a hoodie] a comfortable item of clothing, but it can also be a chic item of clothing.” (32:30)

Black Square Glasses (35:10)

• Deep affection for classic, square-shaped black glasses—both for vision and as a style statement.
  • After losing her favorite pair, she realized how much they contributed to her sense of confidence and outfit attitude.
  • Quote: “There’s something weirdly powerful about like a square shaped sunglass or reading glass… it just feels sharp and… kind of smart.” (36:50)

Cute Bralettes for Layering (40:25)

• Emma admits to being late to the bralette-under-sheer-shirt trend.
  • Collection is growing; the challenge is balancing comfort and style.
  • Finds joy in this “fun, sexy way to layer,” while poking fun at her own utilitarian approach to underwear.
  • Quote: “If the bra is going to be seen, I want it to be cute, right? And I just never had any cute ones.” (41:19)

DIY Bag Customization (45:10)

• Tells story of transforming a vintage green bag with her collection of quirky pins—an exercise in genuine, personal style versus force-following trends.
  • Emphasizes only participating in trends that feel “super honest” to one’s self.
  • Quote: "Sometimes really taking something that you love and really putting effort into it to spice it up can make you fall in love with it in a way you never even knew possible." (46:15)

7. Snack and Food Fixations

Green Apple + Vanilla Greek Yogurt + Peanut Butter Powder (49:40)

• Emma details her invented snack: green apple slices with vanilla Greek yogurt, PB powder, a dash of peanut butter extract, and flaky salt.
  • The ritual and assembly bring her serious joy; “this is my snack of the moment.”
  • Quote: "This is like one of the best snacks I’ve ever made." (52:31)

The Joy of Flaky Salt (54:05)

• A little dish of flaky salt to pinch and sprinkle while eating “makes the experience.”
  • Quote: "Sometimes the little things like that can be weirdly satisfying and kind of fun." (55:21)

Golden Kiwis (56:05)

• Introduced by her dad: sweeter, smoother, and “just better” than regular kiwis.
  • Quote: “Talking about them makes me want to have a golden kiwi right now. So after I’m finished recording this episode, I’m going to go eat at least four of them.” (58:30)

Sesame Everything & Sesame Lattes (59:51)

• Putting sesame seeds/oil on anything, ordering sesame lattes, and loving the rich, toasty flavor.
  • Quote: “If I can add sesame seeds to something, I will… Now I’m obsessed with sesame lattes.” (1:01:20)

Dessert Fixation: Brownies & Chocolate Cake (1:03:15)

• For some reason, currently only craving “dense, chocolatey, super rich” baked goods (brownie + ice cream is “perfect”).
  • Quote: “That’s just my dessert craving right now.” (1:04:10)

8. Fleeting Preference: Liking What She Can't Have (1:04:36)

• Emma ends with a meta-reflection on the allure of the unattainable.
  • Quote: “If I can’t have something right now, I like it. I really like it.” (1:04:52)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On overanalyzing trends:
  “Perhaps this idea subconsciously came from that. But I think the reason why I love it so much is because I’ve collected the pins over time...it doesn’t feel like I forced it.” (46:19)

• On reading:
  "It’s so hard to get into it. You have to have like the perfect homeostasis in your life to have the energy to read these days." (17:01)

• On hoodies as fashion:
  “Recently, I’m getting into styling the hoodie in a way that feels elevated...not only is this a comfortable item of clothing, but it can also be a chic item of clothing.” (32:30)

Essential Timestamps

• Obsessions & Routine Introduction: 00:00 – 02:40
• Quiet Morning Routine: 02:42 – 11:00
• Grocery Shopping at Night: 11:10 – 15:05
• Reading Before Bed: 15:05 – 20:58
• Charades Game: 20:59 – 25:27
• Subtle Nail Art: 25:28 – 30:02
• Fashionable Hoodies: 30:03 – 35:09
• Black Square Glasses: 35:10 – 40:24
• Cute Bralettes: 40:25 – 45:09
• Customizing Bags w/ Pins: 45:10 – 49:39
• Apple + Yogurt Snack: 49:40 – 54:04
• Flaky Salt: 54:05 – 56:04
• Golden Kiwis: 56:05 – 59:50
• Sesame Everything: 59:51 – 1:03:14
• Dessert Fixation: 1:03:15 – 1:04:35
• Liking What She Can’t Have & Closing: 1:04:36 – end

Summary Table of Mentioned “Likes”

| Category | Item / Habit | Commentary/Why Emma Likes It | |------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Routine | Quiet morning (journaling, silent walks) | Sets a peaceful tone, calms her rest of the day | | Self-care | Reading before bed | Helps sleep & mental clarity, requires balanced lifestyle to sustain | | Social | Running Charades w/ friends | Sparks creativity, connection, telepathy-level teamwork | | Fashion | Subtle nail art | Trend/individuality, low material commitment | | | Fashion-forward hoodies | Comfort meets style, easily elevated for different occasions | | | Square black frames | Adds power/attitude to looks, now appreciated after losing a pair | | | Layering with cute bralettes | Fun/sexy layering, adds new dimension to wardrobe | | | Personalizing bags with pins | Feels genuine, not trend-forcing, highly individual | | Food | Green apple + vanilla yogurt + PB2 + salt | Current snack obsession; assembly is a ritual, flavor is perfection | | | Flaky salt | Enhances eating experience, fun to sprinkle | | | Golden kiwis | Smoother, sweeter, superior to regular kiwi | | | Sesame (seeds, oil, lattes, desserts) | Adds flavor complexity to almost everything | | Dessert | Brownies and chocolate cake | Craving dense, rich chocolate desserts above all else | | Reflection | “Liking What I Can’t Have” | Meta, tongue-in-cheek commentary on desire |

Conclusion

Emma’s episode is a soothing but honest meditation on the importance of constantly refreshing life’s little rituals, experimenting with comfort zones, and seeking pleasure in the ephemeral—even the “boring” or mundane. Her narration is marked by gentle self-roasting, relatable rambling, and the nuanced encouragement to let yourself like what’s honestly appealing, not just what’s in style. There’s no advice here—just the simple pleasure of feeling, and sharing, what sparks joy right now.