So You Say

On Episode 31 of “So You Say”, Holly and Susan are joined with special guest, Hollie Brubaker,  documentary film maker of "But You'd Be A Great Mom" , to discuss her very personal film. They also talk about the struggles felt by so many women who choose, either by chance or by choice, to not journey into motherhood. And they answer the questions: Why do we say the words "You&#39...

On Episode 30 , Holly & Susan discuss the words that we say too often, "I promise." What does it really mean to keep a promise and how does it make us feel when a promise is broken? What is the difference between a promise and a vow? Do we too often casually say "I promise" and what effect does it have on others? Join us for this important episode and listen in now! As alwa...

In Episode 29, Holly & Susan discuss the words "My Relationship Isn't The Same Anymore". We have all had a relationship that started off great and then evolved into something that felt different or maybe even difficult to adapt to. So, can you save this relationship? Is it worth it? Is it too late? What can you do? Listen in now and join us for the discussion! As always,  So You...

In Episode 28, Holly & Susan discuss the words "I Suck". Why you might say these words, what they mean and how they can so greatly impact your life. This is a common phrase that we all use too often and we should reconsider changing in our daily communication to ourselves and others. Listen in now and let's change your world ONE word at a time! As always, So You Say is about the...

In Episode 27, Holly & Susan discuss why you might feel distracted.  All of us, at some point, have felt that we are overwhelmed and can't clear our minds because there are too many distractions.  But are you aware that distraction has less to do with the outside world and more to do with what is going on inside us? Listen in now and let's talk about it! As always, So You Say is abou...

In Episode 26, Holly & Susan discuss that feeling of invisibility... that feeling of not being seen, heard, noticed or acknowledged by someone else.  Where that feeling comes from and why we experience it. Do you feel as though you don't exist? That your feelings don't matter or that you don't fit in? Listen in now and let's talk about it! As always, So You Say is about the words we speak...

Holly & Susan discuss the words "I Can't Do That" or "I Can't Go" and the importance of becoming comfortable with canceling plans or missing deadlines, and how to cope with that. Do you know the best way to explain to others that you need more time, that you need to practice additional self-care or that you are overwhelmed, disorganized or worse- feeling anxious?  Let's talk about it! As...

Holly & Susan continue talking about the words "Forgive & Forget" in Part 2. Do you know how much forgiving can actually help you both emotionally and physically? Have you thought about what other words you can use instead when wanting to forgive someone? Join us for Part 2!   As always, So You Say is about the words we speak and how those words can positively or negatively affect our...

Holly & Susan discuss the words "Forgive & Forget" and how these words are often said when faced with a difficult situation, especially with others who have hurt us. But do you know what "forgiving and forgetting" really means? Is it okay to forgive and not forget? Are you aware that not forgetting can actually help you?  Let's get into it! As always, So You Say is about the words we...

Happy New Year Everyone! Holly and Susan start off the New Year talking about those words that we speak and how they can affect you and and those around you. And to kick off 2023, they begin with the saying we all have heard too many times, "New Year, New Me." They discuss how these words can be both damaging to your emotional well-being as well as how they can benefit you to achieve your goals. A...

Episode 21 is here and Holly and Susan are discussing why they started "So You Say"-the podcast in the first place.  It's been one year and they've talked about how so many words and phrases that we say can positively or negatively affect our lives, but do we know that there is research that backs this up?  Do you wonder why it is so important to change your words?  Wanna hear how m...

Listen in to Episode 20 as Holly and Susan discuss the words: "I'm Sorry For Your Loss".  They talk about how this phrase, which is used to express sympathy, is actually not quite conveying what you want to be saying, and how you can change this phrase so it can be more empathetic and understanding toward others who are experiencing a death. Do you struggle with expressing sympathy?  Can...

Listen in to Episode 19 as Holly and Susan talk about the words: "It is what it is".  They discuss how this commonly used phrase is actually a scapegoat for what you REALLY should be saying, and how you can change this phrase so that it can better benefit your life. Do you find yourself saying, "It is what it is" a lot?  Are you saying these words because you are overwhelmed, tired, just...

Join Holly and Susan for Episode 18 as they talk about the words we say: "I Don't Want My Picture Taken".  They discuss the reasons, both psychological and scientific, as to why you might not like getting in front of the camera, and why you SHOULD "get in the photo." Do you typically shy away from the camera, but you don't know why? Do you have a tendency to not feel comfortable in front of t...

Join Holly and Susan for Episode 17 as they continue discussing the words "I lost myself".  This is Part 2 of a Two Part Episode on how you can return again to feeling alive, and how you can "come back" to the person you were, while still loving the person you are today. So many of us say the words "I feel lost", but are YOU aware of why you feel this way? Do you feel that as you have taken o...

Join Holly and Susan for Episode 16 as they discuss the words "I lost myself." So many of us say the words like "I feel lost", but are YOU aware of why you feel this way? Do you feel that as you have taken on new roles in your life you have moved further away from who you have always wanted to become?  Does your life feel routine and boring?  Do you miss the "old you"? On episode 16, we...

Join Holly and Susan for Episode 15 as they discuss the words "I am fine" and "It's fine." So many of us say the words "I am fine", but are YOU aware of how these words can be perceived? Learn how you can recognize the words "I am fine" as either a blanket statement, nicety, or accurate description of your feelings or even the feelings of the person who you might ask, "How are you?" As always, So...

Join Holly and Susan for Episode 14 as they discuss the words "I feel I am being selfish." So many of us consider taking times to ourselves as being selfish, while a lot of the time it's just self-care.  Have you thought to yourself that you don't deserve a moment to rest because it takes away from your responsibilities, relationships or priorities? Learn how you can stop seeing your actions...

Join Holly and Susan for Episode 13 as they discuss the words "I am afraid." Most don't know this, but fear is typically the driving force behind why positive things happen to us.  Although some fear is understandable, always having constant fear can hinder our happiness or prevent necessary changes that are needed in order to be successful.  Learn in this episode how you can face your f...

Join Holly and Susan for the podcast episode that'll blow your mind... and hopefully open your mind up a bit too.  Join Holly and Susan for Episode 12 about the truth behind the words "I Am Busy", and what it REALLY means. We are all guilty of saying the words, "I am busy"- some more than others. Are you aware that being "busy" is actually a detriment and can do more harm than good in your ow...

Oh man, the words: "Things could be worse."  We know you have heard them and we are pretty certain you have said them!  Join Holly and Susan as they discuss the words we speak and how those words can positively or negatively affect our lives.  And also, how we can train ourselves to be more compassionate, empathetic and understanding by changing the words that come out of our mouths...

On episode 10 of “So You Say”, Holly and Susan discuss how happiness isn't conditional.  Have you ever said the words, "I will be happy when ____", fill in the blank?  Are you aware that basing your happiness on *when* you get something or *when* something happens is actually unhealthy for you?  Do you also know that saying these words is self-sabotaging? Join Holly and Susan as the...

On episode 9 of “So You Say”, Holly and Susan are joined with special guest, Serenity, founder of Sugared Beauty Bar/nude model , as they discuss how to learn to love the skin you are in.  Do you think to yourself, "I don't love the skin I am in?"  Do you wonder why you feel that way and where that might stem from?  Do you know that you are not alone and it's more common than not to...

On episode 8 of “So You Say”, Holly and Susan are discussing the feelings we experience with giving and receiving compliments. Do you have a hard time receiving a compliment?  Or even, giving a genuine compliment to someone, especially to a stranger without thinking it'll be taken "the wrong way"? Do you struggle with saying the simple words, "Thank you?" Join Holly and Susan as they discuss...

On episode 7 of “So You Say”, Holly and Susan are talking with Steph Chu, body and mind coach, from NYC. They discuss the words "I'm Not Enough" and why we feel this sense of unworthiness.  Where does this stem from? What can be done to build our confidence, so we can see our own self-worth? Can we TRULY feel worthy when we are at our heaviest weight, largest pant size or told we aren't enoug...