I'm Not Like You

In this episode, Esther and Eileen discuss their relationships with money, as women. Between gender constructs, the implication of what women give up to accumulate their own wealth, and the pressures of sharing your finances with partners - there's a lot to unpack. They talk about what it might look like to be more financially responsible and some simple idease to be more accountable with what...

In this episode, Esther and Eileen talk about having boundaries (or not) with families, friends, work and more!

In this episode, Esther and Eileen explore whether or not they think using weak language can actually help women get ahead in the workplace. In response to the NYT opinion piece, written by Adam Grant, Women Know Exactly What They're Doing When They Use Weak Language , they debate how it could eventually be a pro but not without also debating it's definite cons too!

In this episode, Esther and Eileen talk about their quests to care less about what people think of them. They wonder why they care about things that aren't worthy and whether or not age plays a role. Does freedom come with the journey of aging? Listen and find out!

In this episode, Esther and Eileen contemplate taking vacations (or trips?) with their children. Can you actually get away with kids? Disney or Europe... listen to find out!

In this episode, Esther and Eileen discuss the complexities of negotiating compensation... as women. They wonder if the all important 'ask' for the money during the offer phase of starting at a new company is formula-driven, or if it comes from the heart.  As they researched the topic, they also learned about the term high value women (which comes from knowing your intrinsic value). Does t...

In this episode, Esther and Eileen talk about Esther's experience growing up in religious extremism, and how it has shaped her as an adult.  She refers to herself has an anarchist (but you know, not the kind robbing people in the streets lol) at one point so clearly there's a LOT to unpack!  See show notes below for the NYT opinion piece referenced. Lots of Americans are Losing Their Relig...

In this episode, Esther and Eileen talk about sex... sort of.  The discussion is based on a Vogue article celebrating the 25th anniversary of Sex and the City called, "Did Sex and the City Change the Way We Have Sex?" that both hosts read.  They talk about their experience watching the show as teenagers, how it shaped their understanding of a woman's sexuality, how women are expected...

In this episode, Esther and Eileen contemplate the value of intergenerational friendships and how friendships that span the decades bring wisdom and inspiration.

In this episode, Esther and Eileen explore our relationships with change, and more specifically, how we give others in our life permission to change. We consider where we struggle with this, and where others have created boxes to keep us in a place where they last maintained power over us. And we talk about why some relationships evolve with us and why others don't. NY Times Article Referenced...

In this episode, Esther and Eileen are joined by a very special guest, Chris Schembra. Chris is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and the Founder and Chief Question Asker of a gratitude experience company, 7:47. Chris joins I'm Not Like You to share his perspective on working with psychedelics and plant medicine to deepen our relationships with ourselves. Chris believes we can use these...

In this episode, Esther and Eileen take a walk down memory lane and recall what they were like in their 20s and 30s. In their midlife moment (also known as their 40s), it's fun to hear what got them here, what they would have done differently, and what advice they would have given their younger (more naive) selves.

In this episode, Esther and Eileen discuss the midlife crisis for women. The stereotypes for men are not only endless, but seem like an upgrade. But the expected midlife crisis for women is less clear, they discover. Based on their research though, the portrayal of the female version isn't nearly as glam as it is for men. So they redefine the midlife crisis for women and it's inspiring......

In this episode, Esther and Eileen debate how to react when others telll us 'no'.

In this episode, Esther and Eileen attempt to talk about meditation, but get mostly distracted by a psychedelic breath work experience Eileen had. Can you get high on your own supply? Eileen will tell you why she thinks you can and Esther will tell you why she thinks it's crazy. There are a few meditation tips though. And a lot of laughing.

In this episode, Esther and Eileen invite their first special guest, Eduardo Placer, to share the INLY stage to talk about how we can become more effective and confident communicators. Whether you're a public speaker, trying to understand insecurities around what you say and how you say it, or looking to improve how you advocate for yourself in relationships, Eduardo's advice and approach...

In this episode, Esther and Eileen talk about what they fear and share some thoughts on how to manage it, with a sprinkle of discussion about athleisure (naturally).

In this episode, Esther and Eileen talk about the era of Ozempic, one co-host's personal journey with the drug, and their own unique POVs on the culture of skinny.

In this episode, Esther and Eileen debate the power of the word "should". It's the perfect INLY convo, as we see one co-host who is a rule follower and loves the rules of "should" and one who doesn't.

In this episode, Esther and Eileen talk about whether or not feelings are our friends, by exploring one co-host's DEEP dive into her own.

If you've been following along, you know how much Esther and Eileen like to keep up with trends by watching TikTok. But, of course, what they're watching is completely INLY! This is a special bonus episode where we talk about what's on our TikTok FYP - from scandoval, to ChatGPT, to spring sneaker trends.

In this episode, Esther and Eileen talk about a topic a friend recently asked them to cover - how to give good advice. They discuss some of the best advice they've been given about giving advice, the best advice they've been given from their favorite TikTok'ers (of course), and they debate how they can both be better at giving and receiving advice.

In this episode, Esther and Eileen talk about the myths around being confident women. We expose some insecurities, offer some hacks and challenge each other (and ourselves) to be more honest about where (and why) we're actually confident and where we're faking it.

In this episode, Esther and Eileen wonder why we're all so judgmental, what's normal and what's next level, and how we can try to do better.

In this episode, Esther and Eileen laugh about being wanna be TIkTokers, how we're actually zillenials, why it hurts to laugh when you just got filler, and how we are challenged everyday by not letting our age limit how we live.