My Sisters Closet

In this heartfelt get-to-know-you episode, Hallie sits down with her sister Micah for a candid conversation that feels like being a fly on the wall during a real sister chat. Hallie kicks things off with five fun questions to introduce Micah to the community, giving listeners a peek into who she is beyond just being Hallie’s sister. From there, the conversation shifts into something a little more...

Is procrastination really about avoiding work -- or is it about avoiding decisions? In this grounding episode of My Sister's Closet, host Hallie takes a intentional Saturday pause to decompress after a heavy week and dives into one of the most reframing ideas she's encountered in Brianna Wiest's 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think. Topics covered: procrastination as emotional avoidance,...

He ate her ramen. Then her dessert. Then said no when she asked for more food. In part two of Hallie and Libby's sister sessions, the two break down a wild Reddit first date story and somehow turn it into a masterclass on emotional intelligence, empathy, and first date safety. Topics covered: first date red flags, paying for yourself on dates, why movies are a terrible first date, the case for act...

Sister Libby has entered the chat -- and she came with opinions. In this fan favorite episode of My Sister's Closet, host Hallie is finally joined by her sister Libby for five get-to-know-you questions and a very passionate breakdown of five foods you should absolutely never order on a first date. Topics covered: lazy meal confessions, ridiculous childhood beliefs, the best and worst energy drinks...

Who are you beyond the experiences you've lived through -- and what happens when you stop boxing yourself in? In this live episode of My Sister's Closet, host Hallie tests the mic at her sister Libby's house and dives into two essays from Brianna Wiest's 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think. Topics covered: identity beyond your experiences, the difference between what is yours and who you...

Some weeks just hit different. And this is one of those episodes. In this honest bonus episode of My Sister's Closet, host Hallie records on the drive to her sister's house -- unpacking what it feels like to be in the middle of the luteal phase, seasonal depression season, and a full moon all at once while also doing the deep work of looking back at old patterns and deciding what to carry forward....

What does empathy actually look like in real relationships -- and why do so many of us get it wrong? In this episode of My Sister's Closet, host Hallie picks up where the emotional intelligence series left off -- moving from self-awareness and self-regulation into the third key component: empathy. She breaks down researcher Theresa Wiseman's four qualities of empathy -- perspective taking, staying...

What if feeling nothing means you're actually feeling everything? In this episode of My Sister's Closet, host Hallie drives to her first spa day and unpacks one of the most important ideas she's encountered in Brianna Wiest's 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think -- that real emotional maturity isn't about controlling your feelings, it's about how fully you allow yourself to feel them. Top...

Have you ever looked angry when you were actually just heartbroken? In this episode of My Sister's Closet, host Hallie clarifies the difference between emotional intelligence (EQ) and social intelligence (SQ) -- and why building one leads naturally to the other. Then she dives into a real listener story: a surprise family dinner where an unexpected face triggered unprocessed grief, turning a joyfu...

What if the key to better relationships starts with understanding your own emotions first? In this episode, host Hallie takes a Sunday walk and breaks down what she’s learning from Brianna Wiest’s 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think – specifically around emotional intelligence and why most of us were never taught how to actually feel our feelings. Topics covered: emotional intelligence f...

My Sister’s Closet is a sister podcast for women who want real talk, honest advice, and the kind of sister conversations that actually help you grow.   In this first episode, host Hallie introduces the show and dives straight into a real Reddit confession about breakup regret – what went wrong, what should have happened, and how to move forward when you can’t undo a decision...