Change the Conversation

The evolution of 'The Hopefulist' podcast and why I have made the changes I have. Becoming the real, authentic version of myself has been the thing that has made me happiest.

How the use of certain words makes the victim sound like the perpetrator. Why do we say a child has a single mother instead of saying they have an absentee father? Tune in for more of the conversation.

How boys are made fun of for acting like a girl. Throw like a girl, cry like a girl, run like a girl. That disdain doesn't just one day go away. It's something that women deal with for the rest of our lives.

How to make sure the holidays celebrating you truly do that and don't create more work for you. How the patriarchy has skewed our life view.

How aging is judged in the patriarchal society. How we judge ourselves and other women for aging in this country.

Instead of letting obstacles tear you down use them to build you up! They are intended to make you stronger.

Why we think we can't prioritize ourself, speak kindly of ourself and to never make a scene. Visit Hopefulist.com

The media messages we get bombarded with every day, all day that make us feel not good enough. The limiting beliefs that make us feel bad about ourselves.

Kay Kirkman is a dream career coach. Joyfuldreamlife.com

Women who have standards are often described as difficult and demanding. Don't let that deter you from expecting the respect you deserve as a human being.

The different ways we allow guilt into our life and how to stop it from happenning.

In what situations do you feel like you are being painted as the bad guy? Where does that feeling come from and why do you think it continues?

What do men have to offer now that women don't need them to protect, provide and procreate?

Why we judge women so harshly. Why we hold the woman accountable for the misdeeds of men.

The benefits of marriage still largely favor men over women. How emotional labor is causing you stress and overwhelm.

The many ways men manipulate women in this patriarchal society.

The ideas we get about relationships that we get from the time of childhood.

How society has made us feel bad about ourselves for many years. How we've been fooled into thinking things that don't matter do matter. Finding your priorities and realizing the person you truly want to be.

How to stop apologizing, overthanking and get out of analysis paralysis. How to strip down those limiting beliefs that are keeping us stuck and become our authentic selves.

Understanding why you feel the way you do about yourself and how to go about building more self-worth. Please send me any feedback at thehopefulist1@gmail.com. Share this podcast with anyone you think may benefit from the information shared.

Women have been taught to be quiet for a number of reasons through the years. For our own safety, to get a man and that is what society says women should be. We explore the myriad of reasons why we feel the need to be quiet, keep our feelings and needs to ourselves. From childhood to today there has been evidence showing you that is how it should be. But that is a limiting thought and belief. It's...

An update on my vow to never diet again. Prince Harry and standing in his truth. How you can do the same and feel good about yourself!

Happy New Year! With the passing of Barbara Walters I expore all the lessons she taught us over the years. How you can learn from her to get what you want.

Focusing on being honest with yourself and to yourself. Women empowerment. Breaking down the patriarchy.

Action is the last part of the five part series on how to make real change in your life.