Sounds Like Therapy

“Nobody understands everything I do around here!" Does this statement sound familiar?   The invisible work, often going on inside our heads, is unrelenting and never-ending. Today, we get honest about the mental load and explore where it came from and how in the heck we got here. Listen to learn more about: What the mental load (also called "invisible labor") is. What falls into the category of me...

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Society has this sneaky way of making us believe that we should actually be relishing every moment of the daily grind. Well, spoiler alert: that's not always the case. Today, we have an honest conversation about the myth of "loving every minute" and explore why it's okay not to be head over heels for the daily grind.   Listen to learn more about: Cultural norms that led us to believe that the dail...

Raising a child is challenging, no matter their gender... but raising boys just hits different than raising girls! Today, we get honest about all things #boymom: the cultural narratives around raising as on, our own hopes and fears for our sons, and how the relationship we have with our sons is different than the one we have with our daughters. Listen to learn more about: the cultural norm of the...

As couples therapists, we've seen it all, and we know that love doesn't come with a manual. But hey, where's the fun in that, right? So today, we're sharing some lighthearted (slightly questionable) marriage tips peppered with a healthy dose of humor and a dash of honesty. Plus, we're throwing in some insights from our own experiences as wives because, let's be real, sometimes life teaches you mor...

All relationships are complicated… but perhaps none are more complicated than the relationship between mother and daughter. Today, we get honest about some of the factors that make the mother-daughter relationship so loaded… things we’ve learned both as therapists, and have experienced in our own lives.  Listen as we discuss: The messages we receive as women about having a daughter:  That we will...

The impact of a sudden loss can be profound, leaving us grappling with a range of emotions we may not fully understand. Moments like these remind us of life's fragility and the interconnectedness of our human experience. We're reminded that loss, in any form, touches us all in unexpected ways. Today, we're having an honest conversation about why tragic loss hits us so hard, even when we don't have...

We hate to say it, but one of the most significant relationships we have as modern women is the one we have with our phone. But while we have many good reasons for using them, we have to admit that our phone usage has an impact on our relationships and on our mental health. Today, we get honest about those impacts, and ask the practical question - short of building a time machine to the 1990s, is...

Jealousy is a feeling that often lurks in the shadows of our minds. From comparing ourselves to others on social media to feeling envious of a friend's success, jealousy can keep us stuck in a cycle of negativity. Join us as we unpack why jealousy is such a common emotion for women and explore how we can navigate it with honesty, a little humor, and empathy. Listen to learn more about: Jealousy vs...

There are some things that are so baked into our culture that they can feel scary to even talk about… but we wouldn’t be Honest Women if we weren’t bold enough to talk about those things. Today, we explore Mommy Wine Culture: where it came from, how it impacts us, and where it might not be serving us. Listen to learn more about: How / Why / If Andrea & Jess do Dry January Why shame makes it di...

New year, new you? We don’t know about that. Whether you can’t wait to implement your new life plan or cringe at the idea of setting a resolution, you are not alone. Today, we get honest about the chaos of setting or avoiding New Year’s resolutions.    Listen to learn more about:  ·      How Andrea and Jessica REALLY feel about New Year’s resolutions. ·      Did either of our co-hosts set a resolu...

It’s impossible to count the times that we’ve been told to live life with no regrets… but is that a realistic, or even worthy goal? Today we have an honest conversation about the rather taboo topic of regret: what it is, what to do if you feel it, and even wonder if it is possible that this rather uncomfortable experience can be beneficial. Listen to learn more about: The difference between regret...

In this emotionally charged episode of the Honest Women Podcast, the hosts fearlessly dive into the complex tapestry of loss during the holiday season. From the profound grief of death to the heart-wrenching realities of pregnancy loss, divorce, and financial struggles, no stone is left unturned. The hosts shed light on the unique challenges faced during this festive time when the world expects ch...

If the thought of everything you've got on your plate this holiday season - and all of the extended family time - has you fondly reflecting on the no-gathering pandemic holiday season of 2020... you're not alone! But a global pandemic can't be the only way to get some relief around the holidays. Instead, we're revisiting the ever-relevant topic of boundaries, with a holiday spin. Listen to learn m...

Welcome back to the Honest Women Podcast! As we bid farewell to No-vember, we're diving straight into No-Cember. Today, we're getting honest about the challenges of saying 'yes' and 'no,' especially as the holiday season approaches. In today's episode, we get honest about: The No-Cember Trend: Reflecting on the "No-vember" trend and extending it into December. Exploring the challenges of deciding...

Ladies, we know you're doing allthethings this holiday week. Instead of just plowing through, we hope that you take a few minutes to hear how very grateful we are for YOU - you're the best! - and let us inspire you to find some gratitude for yourself, too. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!! Have a topic that you would like us to discuss on the pod? Send us an email at hello@honestwomenpodcast.com An...

Hello, Honest Women community! Welcome back to another episode of the Honest Women Podcast. Today, we're diving into a topic that resonates deeply this time of year. It's November, the month of gratitude, but what happens when finding gratitude feels like just another task on our never-ending to-do list?" In today's episode, we get honest about: The unseen burden that often falls on women: There i...

It can be incredibly hard to take care of yourself when your partner is struggling with addiction or their mental health. Today, we answer an email from a beloved listener, asking us how to do just that. We get honest about: How you might have gotten into this relationship in the first place What you CAN'T do when you're married to someone who is struggling with addiction or their mental health Wh...

We have a confession to make. Andrea and Jessica have fallen victim to the “do more, be better” message that we have openly pushed against since we launched the Honest Women podcast in May of this year. In today’s episode, we get honest about our own expectations and how we have been forced to re-evaluate them. Get ready for some raw, real, unfiltered self-disclosure. In today's episode, we talk a...

Believe it or not, the topic of hobbies - especially stereotypical "men's" hobbies - makes an outsized appearance in both individual and couples' counseling (I'm looking at you, golf!). How is it possible that leisure activities can cause such turmoil in so many partnerships? Well, the conversation around hobbies often reflects bigger issues in our marriages, and can lead to bigger issues in our m...

What do you want to know about your therapist? Are there questions you would love to ask but don’t feel like you can? Today, as therapists, Andrea and Jessica give honest answers to questions that our listeners wish they could as their therapists. Andrea and Jessica also discuss how therapists handle listening to people's problems all day, whether therapists silently judge their clients, and if th...

There's never a good time to talk about mass shootings... So now is as good a time as ever. Join us as we talk about it's like to live and parent during a time in the U.S. where mass shootings are commonplace; normalize the many different ways that we deal with this reality; consider the impact that these discussions have on our relationships; and ask the very obvious question: "If so many people...

Practically everyone who walks into our therapy offices says that they want to "communicate better." But what does that even mean? Join Andrea and Jessica as they discuss the four types of communication styles; define "good communication" (hint: it doesn't lead to a certain outcome!); and work through their own gut-check moments in real time (and yeah... that is as vulnerable and hilarious as you...

In today's episode, Andrea and Jessica delve into the profound influence of childhood labels on our self-identity and how we interact with the world. They shed light on how society often reinforces the notion that we should conform to a narrow set of expectations, such as being happy and easygoing. Jessica talks about her experience of being labeled “the happy child” and how this formulated the be...

We all have times where we aren’t our best selves… and, for many of us? We’ve also had a time or two where we really lost our shit. Today we share our own embarrassing stories, serve up a big dose of shame-busting empathy, talk about repair, and get honest about the fact that while losing your shit is *not* the best way to get your needs met, it may be the necessary first step.  Hosted on Acast. S...