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Ever felt like an outsider because you don't have a 'girl squad'? Do societal pressures about 'having a tribe' make you feel isolated? We're here to tell you that it's not just okay to be a solo act; it's normal! We delve into the unrealistic expectations set by society for women and question the damaging language of mainstream media when it comes to friendships. We also expose how societal norms...

Everybody's talking about America Ferrera's monologue at the end of the Barbie movie... and if everybody's talking about something, you can count on the Honest Women to join the discussion! Today we consider the double binds that keep American women feeling like we're stuck - and failing - in these key areas: motherhood and our careers in our physical appearance; and in our struggle to care for ot...

We've all been there, that gut-wrenching moment when we see our child go through pain or rejection. It's an ache that creeps in, magnified by our own memories of past struggles. We aim to unpack this universal experience, as we candidly share our own moments of helplessness as parents. From witnessing our kid face hurtful remarks, to the emotional rollercoaster that ensues, we let you in on how we...

As summer winds down and teachers prepare to receive our feral children, Andrea & Jess face the temptation to say yes... Yes to "volunteer opportunities" at the kids' school. Yes to Q3 work initiatives. Yes to all of the things we couldn't do when said feral children were home. I mean, why not? We've got Big Summer Energy , nice tans, and thousands of hours of free time about to open up on our...

We hear you, ladies! One listener wrote in to tell us, "I have a village, but it is not a source of support, but rather a huge drain. They suck the life out of me!" The age-old saying "it takes a village" might not be a one-size-fits-all solution. Join us as we pull back the curtain on the romanticized notion of a "village" and unravel the intricate web of familial dynamics. We share our journey o...

Gentle Parenting is taking the Internet by storm... but is it the end-all-be-all of parenting strategies, or just the latest way for moms to feel bad about themselves?  If you've ever found yourself drawn to a parenting strategy that just seems so dang hard to execute, or struggled to bridge the gap between the ideals presented in Instagram parenting reels and your actual life, this episode is for...

Summer is here, which means family vacations and, often, an increase in the time we spend with our extended family. Have you ever found yourself reverting to a younger version of yourself when you're around your family? I know we have! It's a complex dynamic that many of us grapple with. In today's episode, Andrea and Jessica get honest about how these dynamics can often overwhelm us, leading to b...

The sun is hot, the sky is blue, and domestic labor should be split 50-50 between husbands and wives. OBVIOUSLY. Yet, for something that virtually every woman we know believes to be true (and holds very dear), that dang 50-50 split is REALLY hard to achieve! So why does the work of running a household and raising children seem to fall more heavily on women's shoulders? Why does the mental load of...

Hands up if you have ever heard the term INDEPENDENCE used as a marker of success and strength. Time and time again, we have women coming into our offices, prideful about being an “independent woman.” Is the quest for independence holding us back? Join us as we redefine what it means to be a strong, successful woman in today's world by debunking the myth of independence. Throughout this episode, w...

On today's MUST SHARE episode... If you've been married for any significant period of time, you know that marriage is hard. So why is it that every person who comes into our offices seems to feel like they are the only one who is struggling? Join us as we highlight three key reasons that virtually every modern marriage is hard:  From ever-increasing amounts of responsibility that leave us exhauste...

Growing up in divorced families, we've always been hyper-aware of the so-called "happily ever after" myth in marriages. As married women and EFT-trained couples therapists, we discuss our unique perspectives on what makes a happy marriage and the challenges that come with it. But what does "happily ever after" really mean, and is it even achievable? In today's episode, we dive into the pitfalls of...

All the cool kids (aka, Instagram therapists) are talking about boundaries... which means that while most people who come into our offices have heard of boundaries and know that they should have them, there is a lot of confusion around actually doing the damn thing.  If you've ever wondered: What in the world are boundaries, anyway?  Which boundaries should I have?  How do I set a boundary?  Do I...

Swimsuit season is upon us, and not everyone is feeling as confident as 81-year-old Martha Stewart on the cover of Sports Illustrated.  But it's not just swimsuit season where we feel the pressure to look a certain way, effortlessly, while exuding unwavering confidence... this pressure has been with us for as long as we can remember! Join us as we reflect on our own experiences of growing up in th...

The Covid-19 pandemic is over… or is it? Today Andrea and Jessica get honest about how the pandemic STILL impacts our relationships, work, and health and what needs to be acknowledged before we can consider moving forward. Listen in as we discuss: The aftermath of the pandemic and how we are still managing the fallout today. How the Covid-19 pandemic completely flipped our worlds upside down, alte...

Summer is coming! Which means sunny, stress-free, lazy days for kids and… pretty much the exact opposite for Moms. Today Andrea and Jessica get honest about what summer is REALLY like for the women who are in charge of making it memorable.    Listen in as we discuss: Dealing with the frantic pace of May when we have no energy to care about it The mental load of planning for summer and how we (both...

In today’s honest conversation, we talk about Mother’s Day. A day when we, as mothers, are supposed to celebrate the joys of motherhood while being showered with love from those around us. We see pictures of love, happiness, and well-behaved, perfectly dressed children on social media. Is this an accurate depiction of Mother’s Day?  Listen in as we get HONEST about: What women REALLY want for Moth...

This is not your typical introduction episode. Sure, we'll share some of our stories with you and explain why we started this podcast. Plus, we'll let you know what you can expect from us every week, but we'll do it in our own way. You are listening to Honest Women, the podcast for every woman trying to juggle the relationships, roles, and responsibilities that come with modern womanhood and findi...

On any given day, we work with women who are carrying an unimaginable amount of responsibility and stress, who are burnt out and exhausted, and who are often dealing with something significant!… and nine times out of ten, after they share something genuinely heartbreaking, they follow it up with “But it doesn’t matter, I have so much to be grateful for… other people have real problems, this is no...

We live in a world where you can “friend” someone with one little click, but the women we talk to report feeling more isolated and alone than ever. In a more connected world than ever, why do women feel increasingly isolated and alone? Welcome to today’s episode, where we will be getting honest about losing connection in a modernized world.  Disclaimer: Please note while this podcast features two...

If you’re anything like us - and we have good reason to believe you are! - you have a podcast feed full of experts, providing content to make you better - a better woman, wife, mother, and human…more organized, productive, grateful, smarter, and happier. Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat - this is not a self-improvement podcast. As therapists, we have the unique opportunity to work wi...