HERself

In today's episode, we cover some of life's biggest transitions. Motherhood, job changes, and the transition into post-pandemic life. We talk about the ways that we've navigated these transitions- our stumbles and experiences.  Just like in most episodes, we don't have the answers for you. But we do have some prompts that you can think about- including checking in with your OWN...

Elicia Shepard joins the podcast again and brings a real take on her life as a stay-at-home mama. Her vulnerability with topics like isolation in the pandemic, sex and intimacy struggles in the early baby years, and finding purpose outside of motherhood were inspiring. This episode helps to build a bridge between mothers who work outside of the home and those who stay home with their children and...

As women, there are many areas where we can edit our life to become the best version of ourselves. The little things we do on a daily basis can add up to big changes over time. We all know the heavy feeling of overconsuming thoughts and being pulled into an unhealthy obsession at times. Pairing that with a need for multitasking and it can be a recipe for disaster. Today we discuss a few strategies...

Chasity from @momfully.you joins us on the podcast today. We dove into SO many important mom conversations. Chasity calls the link between self-care and mom guilt a "toxic relationship" and helps us understand why we need to make them break up and make sure we are caring for ourselves. She outlined what it looks like to operate from your values and achieve a "you do you" mental...

We live in a culture that loves positivity- people tend to value, respect, and admire it. But what happens if we're too positive? It can become toxic. If we start to suppress or talk ourselves out of any negative emotion we come across- we aren't allowing ourselves the full human experience.  Today, we dive into a lot of details about toxic positivity- what it is and why it can be a prob...

Today on the podcast we have financial advisor Cameron Rogers from @ellevest . This is an episode that you aren't going to want to miss. Cameron discusses everything from common financial mistakes that people make, to step 1 when it comes to investing, to whether you should be maxing out a 401K or investing elsewhere. This episode is jam-packed with investment information- and if you're...

In this episode, we discuss yellow flags. We all have them. Those moments in time when you aren't feeling yourself- maybe you're less patient with your kiddos, you're quicker to anger with your partner, you're feeling overstimulated to the point that you need to put on headphones. This continues to be a challenging time for women- in a lot of ways. So many of us are feeling str...

Our husbands Drew and Colin make their fourth appearance on the podcast. We love having the men on because every story has two sides and our listeners always get to hear our take. We love their honesty and vulnerability as they tackle what is challenging about dad life and partnerships during this stage of having little ones. Our goal is to let other couples know that they aren't alone in the...

Sex therapist Vanessa Marin ( @vanessamarintherapy ) is back on the podcast today. Her first episode (episode 21) was the most listened to episode of 2020...and in this one she brings the SAME goodness. Sex and intimacy are a big part of relationships, but this information can feel underserved for those in long-term relationships. Sometimes as couples, we can let this important piece fall to the w...

We're SO excited for this one. Nina ( @balkanina ) is on HERself today, sharing her taking on everything from gentle parenting, to influencer life, to body confidence. Nina leads her community in such an authentic way- she is going to share her take on things while also sharing vulnerable and imperfect moments along the way. She brought the same energy onto our podcast as we got to know her e...

Comparison is such a trap.  In this week's episode we talk about comparison in parenting, possessions, body composition/body image, and relationships. Let's be real: we live in a swipe up world that can leave us always lusting over what we need to buy next. We scroll past diets and workouts galore all promising to shrink our bodies. We hear exactly how we're supposed to respond to t...

Today, we have Dr. Marisa Franco (@drmarisagfranco ), a psychologist and friendship expert on the podcast. She dives into ALL of our/your questions- and we didn't hold back. Everything from how to handle when you and your friend are in different life phases, to one-sided friendships, to how to make new adult friends. This is one of the most requested topics because a) friendships can get comp...

Erin (or @mamabearbliss as her followers know her) is a mama of 3 little girls. The youngest was a fresh 6 weeks when she sat down to talk to us. We covered it all. From transitioning to 3 kids, to becoming pregnant and getting married during college, to how her and her husband changed the trajectory of their financial lives by learning to budget. We loved our chat with Erin. One of our favorite p...

Our podcast turns ONE this week! We can hardly believe it. Today, we take a look back at our first year as a podcast. The year was filled with some high highs and some pretty hard lows. We learned, evolved, and grew right in front of the microphones. We talk through the three most listened to episodes of the year and tell you what is to come in 2021. You aren't going to want to miss this trip...

In this episode we talk about if we are resolution makers, words of the year, and how we're going to make sure 2021 feels in alignment. 2020 was a heck of a year, but we're looking ahead. Poised to make it a good one. Let’s connect! HERself PATREON HERSELF INSTAGRAM MEET AMY   MEET ABBY Goodr Sunglasses 15% off with code HERSELF

Overstimulation is SO real. Especially this time of year. On today’s episode we talk about the ways that we work to overcome and make sure that amongst the chaos- we don’t forget to care for ourselves. As we’ve learned, if we’re overstimulated, demanded, and stressed...it doesn’t set us up to be the best in any of our roles. We hope you take away some new tips and reminders from the episode as we...

Lisa Boettcher is the mama of 4, wife, and entrepreneur. On the podcast today, we covered some really important topics including what life looks like with all those kiddos, the losses she experienced while growing her family, the challenges and triumphs of marriage during this season, and her entrepreneurship. Lisa brought such vulnerability and grace to this episode. We hope you tune in and liste...

In the throes of a full season of life, you might start to find yourself giving up the very things that make you, you. Whether you are a brand new mama or an overworked corporate career woman climbing that ladder, you might be giving too much of YOU. Today, we dive into different ways that you can keep your identity and purpose EVEN through busy seasons. Both of us have certainly stumbled along th...

Mental health therapist Kate Borsato joins us on the podcast today. Mental health is SO important to both of us. Joining hands with another expert to talk about subjects like postpartum anxiety and the identity shift that motherhood brings IS SO IMPORTANT. These conversations need to happen and this podcast is the perfect platform for them. So in today's episode, you can expect vulnerability,...

This ONE! Amy's lifelong friend Kelly Molnar joins us on the podcast today. We discussed what it was like having her first baby during a pandemic to how the transition back to work is going to her best tips for not losing herself in her new role. Kelly's transition into motherhood has been inspiring to watch and we're poised to have more everyday (yet extraordinary) women on HERself...

50! 50 episodes in, can you believe it!? Whether this is your first episode or you have been listening from the start, thank you for being here! Today we reminisce on some of the top episodes to date and discuss lessons learned from many of our top guests. Listen to the end, we share some exciting new ways that we are taking this podcast to the next level! Let’s connect! HERself PATREON HERSELF IN...

Imagine this: you are married to or running a business with someone that operates completely differently from you. The way you think, your goals, your timelines, your pace of life...is DIFFERENT. SO many of us can relate to this, yet this topic doesn't receive much attention. Today on the podcast, we talk about Type A and Type B personalities. Since Abby identifies and operates in alignment w...

Therapist Ashley Mariani helps us cover the complex issue of in-laws on the podcast today. As we head into this week's presidential election and with the holidays quickly approaching-- things with family can get hard. You are not alone if you have complex family situations. Ashley breaks down how to set healthy boundaries, how to deal with passive aggressive or aggressive aggressive family me...

Author of the book "How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids" Jancee Dunn joins us on the podcast today. We discuss EVERYTHING that most couples fight about after kiddos along with giving tangible tips on how to improve your relationship. As Jancee pointed out- sometimes it is baby steps in the right direction. Whether you find yourselves constantly bickering, your sex life has taken a fr...

Talking money can be...uncomfortable. But on this podcast, it's our goal to discuss the uncomfortable topics. We know this will ultimately lead to improving our lives. Money, is not going away. As women, we need to be in this conversation. We need to know what our financial picture looks like and have a plan for the future. If this title or subject makes your heart race or your palms sweaty,...