The Best Life Podcast

After a girls weekend in Vegas with her mom, Jill received some interesting comments about showing “too much skin” in front of her mom. Correct us if we’re wrong but our moms literally made us, so why should we be ashamed to show our bodies in front of them? Maybe it’s a fear of disappointing our parents, or maybe some of just want to be spared from judgmental comments, but shit… we’re all adults...

We don’t know about you, but we’ve never seen a successful hater. There’s something to be said about a person’s energy and how that either blocks or leads to their success. So many of us spend our time hating, complaining, or victimizing ourselves when we could be making much better use of our lives by working hard as hell. We’ve noticed a pattern of behaviors amongst people tend to stay unsuccess...

We came across a social media post recently, telling us—and women in general—that we don’t need to be attractive. We won’t speak for everyone, but uhhhhhh…. We do! At least, we want to. Of course we don’t have to be attractive every moment of the day, but there’s something to be said about the confidence boost we get when we feel attractive. Look good, feel good, do good right? Do you *need* to fe...

Religion is one of the oldest human practices, but it might be time to ask the question of whether or not it causes more harm than good. We’re not religious, so take it all with a grain of salt, but for as much good as religion brings to individuals, it seems to come with a lot of hate and violence packed in. Of course, not every person who practices a religion is hurting others, but is the instit...

Maybe you’ve heard the phrase, “Why buy the cow when you can have the milk for free?” (Ew.) Besides the obvious issue of comparing women to cows, it brings up an interesting question: are there things that a wife does (or should do) that a girlfriend does not? And should women be holding out on certain tasks until we finally get that ring? Barf! Every relationship is different and if you want to b...

To feel “in your power” means living in a way that is authentic to you and your beliefs. If you’re feeling in a funk or need some control of your life, there are a few things you can do to get back that sense of control of your life. Today Jill is sharing 9 steps you can take to feel in your power now. What does it mean to “be in your power” [1:22] Enforce a boundary [4:11] Share your truth with l...

As former athletes and fitness professionals—and hell, just as women in general—it’s easy to tie our identities and self-worth to our bodies. But as we all know, bodies are constantly changing and sometimes those changes are well out of our control, due to illness or injury. When your core identity (or worse—your income) is wrapped up in what your body looks like or does, it can send you spiraling...

Our Besties tend to be hard-working, high-achieving badasses (yep, looking at you!). But even if you’ve worked hard to get everything you’ve ever dreamed of, it’s normal to want even more. You’re not ungrateful, you’re just a dreamer! No matter how much you “have,” you aren’t a bad person for wanting more and there’s no need for guilt. There’s room for both appreciation and striving. Feeling guilt...

We can do hard things. Of course we can. But just because we can, doesn’t always mean that we want to, or ever actually *do* those things. Mental and physical challenges are popular amongst so many groups of people, but is there any utility in pushing yourself to an extreme? Hard times may make us stronger, but we can build strength without a struggle, too. One thing is for sure: one of the best w...

Breakups have always been a shitty thing to go through, but now that we post so much about our personal lives online, they’ve become a new kind of terrible. We’ve all seen both the awkward and the well-done breakup posts, and—even worse—we’ve also seen the mysterious parter-disappearances from accounts with no explanation. So what’s better? What’s right? Do you have to let your followers know abou...

We used to be exercise-obsessed but now that we’re a little bit older and a little wiser, our relationship to working out has started to shift. Exercise and nutrition used to rule our lives and for one reason only: to look good. Now that we’re 40, we’re really focused on feeling good, too. There are so many things we wish we had focused on 20 years ago… but we didn’t. All we can do now is focus on...

We’ve talked a lot about going through various difficult situations, but it’s a whole different story when a partner or loved one is going through a chronic illness or injury. Overnight, we become caretakers in unexpected ways and it can be tough to handle. It isn’t anyone’s fault when they get sick, but whether we like it or not, our partners’ health does have a big impact on us. It might seem ov...

If you’ve ever thought about starting an online business, you need a way to make yourself stand out from the crowd. We all know someone with the “it-factor” but is that something that people are simply born with, or can it be taught? We think it can! There are so many voices and personalities online, and the best way to truly stand out is just to be yourself! People can sense authenticity, and as...

Sexiness isn’t defined by one look, clothing style, or age. Sexiness is more of an energy than anything else, and it’s within our power to reclaim our sexiness whenever we want. There’s no such thing as being “too old” to be sexy, or “not lean enough,” or any other prerequisite. I mean, we wake up and choose to be sexy every day! If you find yourself wanting to own your sexy power a little bit mor...

You’ve almost definitely heard all about it by now: AI is here, and it’s here to stay. Just like any new technology, AI has the prospective to be a huge leg-up for many industries, but is it going to take away all of our jobs? We can’t predict the future, but right now it might be in your best interest to learn how to use AI for good. Danny is sharing her own experience with AI to give you some id...

It’s been almost 2 years since Danny’s mom passed away, and we’ve had some time to reflect on what it means to lose a parent. Grief is complicated and weird and all-consuming and even though so many people have gone through it, there still isn’t a “right” way to experience loss. Life, and especially loss, is never quite what you imagine it would be, and nothing you could ever prepare for. If you’v...

We’ve been in the coaching business for years, so we know the kind of impact the right coach chase on your mindset, body, business, relationships, and just life in general. But most people haven’t had great coaching experiences and aren’t sure where to look. It hasn’t always been perfect for us, but even our bad coaching experiences have taught us invaluable lessons. If you’re in the market for a...

By now, pretty much everyone is familiar with the 5 Love Languages. We know what ways we like to be loved, and we’re not shy about asking for love in the perfect way. Seems straight forward enough, but what happens when the person you’re trying to build connection and intimacy with has a conflicting Love Language? Is your relationship doomed? Of course not! As in all things, a good relationship co...

If you asked us if we supports men’s rights, we’d probably say yes. Of course, only if the “rights” you’re talking about is the right to shut the fuck up. Okay, okay just kidding. We have no real hate for men at all, but sometimes we find ourselves wondering why we should care about the struggles men are facing when they’re the ones who are hurting themselves (and women too!). Who better to talk a...

Making the decision to have or not to have kids is deeply personal, and as we’re getting older the divide between those who do and those who do not seems to be getting wider. We’re childfree by choice, but we do have friends with children, so how do we keep those relationships up? How do you relate to someone with such a different lifestyle? Sometimes people grow apart, and that’s okay! But even i...

There’s a societal expectation that when you get married, you merge your finances. So what happens to couples in long term, committed relationships without marriage? Finances are a deeply personal, and oftentimes tricky, subject to talk about. Everyone has different money rules and expectations that affect how we split expenses and costs with our partners. Throw in the unreliable income of entrepr...

We spent years on the dieting roller coaster, swinging back and forth from one extreme of, “I have to do this perfectly!” to, “I messed up, might as well eat everything!” It doesn’t have to be like that! That’s why we’re so excited to be having a conversation today with NYT Bestselling author, Adam Bornstein, about his new book, “You Can’t Screw This Up,” all about a new, science-backed approach t...

Maybe we’re taking social media a little too seriously, but getting an unfollow from someone you know irl feels like a stab in the back. Logically, we know social media isn’t “real” and people have the right to see whatever kind of posts they want, but that doesn’t stop us from getting our feelings hurt—or the reverse: feeling guilty when we’re the ones doing the unfollowing. We may be more connec...

We talk a lot about what influencer are and are not obligated to share, and when someone goes through a big body transformation, should they tell their following how they got there? Of course nobody owes anything to anyone, but when you make a career out of sharing your life online, the rules change. People look to the influencers they follow for advice, and if you’re using your body to sell a pro...

Are we too judgmental? We’ll be the first to admit that we might have judged more than our fair share in our younger years—not just judging others, but ourselves too. So much judgement comes from internal shame and a lack of empathy, and it can turn ugly quickly. But something has shifted as we’ve gotten older, learned about ourselves, and experienced more life. Instead of leading with judgement a...