Girl, You Ain't Crazy Podcast

How much do you really know about your pelvic floor? If your answer is "not much," you're not alone—and that's exactly why we're having this conversation. In Part 1 of our Pelvic Floor Health Series, Candice and Danielle sit down with  Dr. Jennifer Iskat Frankoski , Board Certified Physical Therapist, certified Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES), and founder of...

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you're running on fumes while still adding things to your to-do list, this episode is for you. In this honest and unfiltered conversation, Candice and Danielle explore what burnout looks like in their own lives—not from the perspective of having figured it out, but from living through it in real time. From overpacked schedules and endless obligat...

Candice recently returned from a 48-hour beach camping trip with her dogs, no WiFi, no schedule, and no expectations. What she thought was a simple getaway quickly became a realization: she wasn't just tired—she was burned out. In this first episode of our burnout series, we talk about the warning signs we ignored, how burnout shows up differently for each of us, and why so many women keep pus...

In the final episode of our series with Amy, we dive into the realities of building a life, business, and family alongside your spouse — and why communication matters more than perfection. Amy shares how she and her husband learned to give each other space to decompress without taking it personally, and how those small adjustments changed everything. We also talk about the inspiration behind her g...

In part three of our conversation with Amy, we shift into a deeply personal topic: autoimmune health. Amy shares her journey from being diagnosed with Graves Disease to later navigating Hashimoto’s, and we talk honestly about what it’s like when your body suddenly seems to stop cooperating. From symptoms and stress to lifestyle changes and daily management, we discuss the reality of living with an...

In part two of our conversation with Amy, we shift from motherhood into what she considers one of her greatest purposes: teaching. Amy is a teacher, CrossFit gym co-owner, mentor, mom, and someone who pours deeply into the people around her. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the realities of public education in North Carolina, the emotional demands educators face, and the chang...

Motherhood changes—but so do we. This week on Girl, You Ain’t Crazy, we’re joined by Amy: teacher, CrossFit gym co-owner, Hashimoto’s warrior, mom of high school and college boys, and mentor to young girls learning confidence through fitness. In this episode, we talk honestly about the many versions of motherhood—raising little kids versus young adults, learning to let go while still showing up, b...

In the final part of our conversation with Shadia Sheikh, we talk about something every woman needs—but not every woman has enough of: support. We dive into the power of female friendships, the women who show up when life gets heavy, and what it means to both receive support and give it to others. After conversations about career pivots, motherhood, identity, and resilience, this final episode rem...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Shadia Sheik, we move into a deeper and more personal side of her story. Shadia shares what it has been like to navigate life as a Palestinian woman in the United States—beginning with the division and discrimination she experienced after 9/11, and how those moments shaped her perspective and identity. We also talk about the emotional weight of what is happen...

In this episode of  Girl, You Ain’t Crazy , we kick off a new series highlighting women who are navigating full lives, big responsibilities, and the quiet challenges no one talks about. We’re joined by Dr. Shadia Sheikh, a physical therapist, business owner, and mom of twins, whose journey reflects what so many women experience—but rarely say out loud. Shadia shares her path from working in a trad...

Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment feeling unheard… or been told your symptoms are just stress, hormones, or “part of being a woman”? In this episode of  Girl, You Ain’t Crazy , Candice and Danielle break down the most important blood tests women should consider when starting their health journey—especially when something feels off but you don’t yet have answers. From thyroid panel...

We’ve talked about movement. We’ve talked about mindset. Now it’s time to talk about something that can feel even heavier…  food. In this final episode of our  Still Fit…Just Different  series, we’re diving into what it really means to fuel your body—without guilt, restriction, or fear. Because somewhere along the way, so many of us were taught that eating less = better, smaller = healthier, and h...

What if consistency didn’t have to mean all-or-nothing? In this episode of  Girl, You Ain’t Crazy , we’re continuing the  Still Fit…Just Different  series with a conversation about what it really looks like to stay consistent without becoming obsessive. Because somewhere along the way, we were taught that more effort equals better results… and that if we’re not going all in, we’re falling behind....

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing  more workouts, more cardio, more effort  — but seeing  less progress , you’re not alone. In this episode of the  Still Fit, Just Different  series, Candice and Danielle talk about one of the most frustrating realizations in fitness: sometimes working harder isn’t the solution. As our bodies change and life demands increase, recovery, sleep, nutrition, and hor...

Fitness goals don’t exist in a vacuum — they evolve as our lives evolve. In this episode of the  Still Fit, Just Different  series, Candice and Danielle talk about what happens when the fitness goals that once motivated you no longer feel aligned with your life. Careers shift. Families grow. Stress increases. Hormones change. And suddenly, the routines and expectations that once worked feel unsust...

This episode kicks off our  Still Fit, Just Different  series, where we explore how fitness evolves through different seasons of life. Ever feel like the workout routine that used to work for you just… stops working? In this episode of  Girl, You Ain’t Crazy , Candice and Danielle kick off their fitness series by talking about the confusing moment when the strategies that once helped you feel stro...

In our very first episode, we’re sharing how Girl, You Ain’t Crazy came to life. We talk about the seasons we’re each in, why we said yes to starting this podcast, what we’re still figuring out, and what you can expect from these weekly conversations. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about evolving in real time. So… here we are.