Bianca Newman

Sit With Your Sis

Education EN ↓ 4 episodes

Sit With Your Sis is the podcast you turn to when you wish you had a big sister around to talk about the hard things. As the eldest of seven, I can't say I was the best sister growing up, but I am showing up now to offer the guidance I wish I could have given my younger siblings. As a first generation Mexican American, being the eldest always carried a little bit more weight than I think I realized. Mistakes were not tolerated, but boy were they made. Every episode I will be sharing real life stories to hopefully provide guidance and advice on what NOT to do in this great adventure we call lif...

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Bianca Newman

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Episode 4: Ten Years of Co‑Parenting, Heartache & Healing 02.06.2026 51:49

It's your Big Sis B, and in this emotional episode, I open up about my journey from a secret abortion at 19 to becoming a single mom twice, the challenges of depression during pregnancy, and ten years of co‑parenting my oldest son. I share painful memories, lessons learned, and how I chose compassion over conflict for the sake of my children.  I offer honest advice to anyone facing similar de...

Episode 3: Heard You're Waiting For The Right Time 22.05.2026 27:56

It's your Big Sis, B! I am back after being sick last week. Today I talk about how to tackle the common trap of waiting for the “perfect” moment to start a goal. I break down fear, perfectionism, and social media comparison, using fitness, parenting, and time constraints as real-life examples. I offer practical, simple advice: start small (even 5–15 minutes), schedule consistent...

Episode 2: Heard You Lost Your Motivation 08.05.2026 38:59

I am your Big Sis B, and in episode two of Sit With Your Sis, I normalize losing motivation after the initial excitement of a new idea or goal. It's OK, just because you lose motivation doesn't mean you stopped caring! Don't believe your brain, I explain why anxiety and repetitive thoughts can derail progress. I shared two actionable steps to regain momentum: audit the information you consume (soc...

Sit With Your Sis — Episode One: Take the Leap 01.05.2026 12:53

Hi, I’m your Big Sis B — this is my first episode where I introduce myself as the eldest of seven, share some family background and why I started this podcast—to offer advice, bridge sibling distance, and be the sister I wished I had.  I talk about feeling nervous, because who doesn't feel that way when they're putting themselves out there. I let you in on the people respons...