Girl, I Hear You

A Nihilist: A person who believes that there is no meaning or purpose in existence Have we become nihilist? We don't really know. Does it matter? Probably not. This episode was recorded on a whim one evening, inspired by a conversation on the state of the world and the constant question that plagued our minds: What does it all mean? In all honestly, this was something I (as in Holly) had struggled with since the beginning of the pandemic. Is this what life is all about? Am I meant for more? Does any of it actually mean anything? Slowly I could feel myself slipping into a depressive state. I felt washed up and all out of potential. I wanted more. So, I tried tuning into moderen spirituality with full force. However, no matter how hard I tried--yoga, chakra alignment, life coaching, manifestation, crystals, shadow-work--nothing was giving me the results I was promised.  Until one day I rejected all of it. Decided that I had put too much pressure on myself to be "somebody". But the thing is, I am already somebody. Who I am, is enough. And who YOU are is enough too. So long story short, I gave up on putting too much pressure on myself to have a specific identity. Tossed out this notion that I had to be a certain way to find meaning and happiness.  The peace that I miraciously found is this: Life, in a lot of ways, is meaningless. But what is meaningful to YOU? Then that's what matters. It's your life.  So are we nihilist? Maybe--or, maybe not. Does it matter? Not at all. 

Welcome back! It's been awhile. A few months ago, we had the absolute pleasure to have Alexis Forteza on our podcast. Alexis is a mentor, author and the host of the podcast 21st Century Woman. In this episode, recorded so many months back, we hear Alexis tell her story and what inspired her to do what she does. We also dive into the self-help industry as a whole and get her perspective on what can be so great about it and also what parts can be toxic. Get ready for a fresh perspective on an industry that we've all heard about, but don't know what goes on day-to-day as an insider of it. Thanks again to Alexis for being on! Be sure to follow her on Instagram to absorb more of her content. https://www.instagram.com/alexisforteza_/

In this epsiode we talk relationships, dating and the single life with our good friend, Hannah! We ask the question: Is the grass always greener when it comes to love and dating? We each share dating and relationships from our own perspectives--Brittanee, who has been in the same committed relationship since sixteen. Holly, the serial dater who finally settled down. And Hannah, who is enjoying the single life with no intentions to get serious soon. Listen in as we talk about the good, and not-so-good of navigating romance. Oh, and we also share an awkward dating story or two!

In this episode we touch on Emotional Labor: the unpaid work that is usually left for one person in a household or relationship. This things include managing the feelings of others or coordinating household duties with little to no support from the other partner. These are things we both have observed from many traditional couples and can be a power struggle that pertains to all genders. Historically speaking, however, it is a frustration that women and mothers have expressed for many years. In this epsiode we ask why this imbalance occurs? Is it getting better? And how can we change these patterns for future generations?

This is part two of the 'Pick Me Girl' episode. In this episode, we discuss the version of the 'Pick Me Girl' called the "Chill Girl" and how she has come up in our lives. This concept was started on a viral POV video on TikTok talking about a "Chill Girl" who is friends with a girls boyfriend and is somehow just always--around. From what we have seen in the comment section of these videos, this scenerio resonates with so many other women. With that, it seemed fitting to expand on this universal female experience.

"I'm different, I'm not like other girls" This is a narrative that women have heard for a very long time. Be different. Stand out. Be above the rest. In this episode, we discuss the "Pick Me" girl-- a woman who tries to position herself to gain the attention and approval of men. We discuss the issues with this mentality and how it comes from a place internalized misogyny. We also critique the behaviors that go along with it, and get real with times we've witnessed or have participated in that same mindset. This criticism is not just from an individual level--but the mindset as a whole. That we were fed to believe that in order to be "desirable", we must find ways to distinguish ourselves from other women. The message here is not to put blame on people who feel this way, but to recognize that the issue lies deeper than other women. This way, we can collectively begin healing.

This week we were able to sit down and speak with Life Coach, Entrepreneur and Podcaster Ayisha Otero--better known as Ayisha Unique. We had so much fun hearing her story--from running her own MLM business, to where is she at now and how she was inspired to become a life coach. Ayisha shared so much widsom with us on motivation and how important it is to show up in life with aligned energy. In this, we can uncover our truths in order to reach our full potentials. You're not going to want to miss this one!

Have you ever realized that there is a common mindset surrounding money and success? Listen to your peers, coworkers and family members and listen to what they have to say about money. Many of us are so unaware of how impactful our mindsets are about everything in life--and money is no exception. And oftentimes, many of us look at money in a negative light. In this episode, we share how we personally view money; from how it's built upon our own limiting beliefs, to our processes of deconstructing negativety surrounding it. Our message in this episode is to let out viewers know that it is normal to have certain negative mindsets about money because of how generations before us have perceived it. But we encourage everyone to begin breaking down that foundation to begin a new way of thought about how we view money. Research and study successful mindsets, practice gratitude for what you have, and remember that wherever you are in your journey of growth is exactly where you are supposed to be.

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with a very special guest! Yegi is the owner and founder of the Lash company Yegi Beauty. She’s also on Youtube and Instagram under the name Life of Yegi and produces business and inspirational/ motivational content. We were able to sit down and talk to her about her success and got some tips that she shared on what steps to take to live a more successful and fulfilling life! You can find Yegi here: Yegi's Business Page Yegi's Personal Instagram Yegi's Youtube Channel

Welcome back to another episode of Girl, I Hear You! In this episode, we expand on the topic of Escapism. This is a normal response to the everyday stresses of life, but when does it go too far? We talk about the healthy dosage of escapism--from indulging in a book series, to binge watching a TV show--but we also discuss what happens when an escapist becomes detached from their own reality.

Hi Guys! Welcome back to another episode. Today we dive into Holly's personal life to explore her journey from dependence and low self-esteem to self-love and acceptance. She shares the tools she used to learn mindfulness and how it led her to manifesting love and her engagement!

Welcome back to another episode of Girl, I Hear You! We took a brief break but now we are getting back to the normal programming. Listen to us catch up with each other and enjoy!

Happy Halloween! Today is the last epsiode of the Spooky Series and we hope you enjoyed these episodes as much as we loved recording them. We decided to take time in our final episode in the series to discuss our own person experiences that still remain a mystery to the both of us to this day.

In this week's episode of our spooky series, we will be talking about the true story of the exorcism of Anneliese Michel. This is a story about a young woman from Germany who went through many exorcisms after her family reported mysterious things happening that seemed unexplainable.

Welcome back to part two of our Spooky Series! Each week in the month of October, Brittanee and Holly share creepy, spooky, and mysterious stories in honor of Halloween. In this weeks episode we get a little gruesome as we talk about the mysterious murder of a family from the small town of Villisca, Iowa. Be sure to tune in to hear all about what happened on that dreadful day of June 12th, 1912.

Fall is finally here, and you know what that means.. Halloween is approaching! For the month of October, Brittanee and Holly will recount spooky stories of tales long ago or in recent times. These might be real-life mysteries that were never resolved, or ghost stories and legends that live on to haunt us today. In this weeks episode, we tell the tale of a young woman whose body was discovered in a wych elm tree in the 1940's. The mystery remains of who she is and how she got there. Brittanee and Holly discuss several theories on the how's and why's of this unexplainable crime, but still the question remains.. Who Put Bella In the Wych Elm?

Join us this week as we explore more random topics that live in our minds! Brittanee and Holly talk about awful early 2000's fashion and the scrunchy hair that went with it. We eventually get more serious and discuss the darker sides of social media and the negative impression it can have on the youth, the 5th dimension, and why Brittanee is leaving us (Hint, it's not what you think)!

This week we talk about imposter syndrome and the different ways people can experience it.

In this podcast, we are discussing Diet Culture, fat phobia, and eating disorders. We wanted to explore these topics because we feel they are things either us or people we know have had to face at some point in our lives. Not only do we talk about these observations on how our society approaches toxic diet culture and fat phobia, but we get into where is all stems from.

This week we did things a little differently. We didn't have anything prepped because frankly, we just didn't feel like it! So enjoy this weeks episode as we talk about education, our aversion to math and amoung other topics!

This week we roast--I mean talk--about our favorite generation; the Baby Boomers. We also discuss the differences between Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z and which Brittanee and Holly are apart of. Above all, the purpose of this episode is to demonstrate the downfalls and misconceptions of the generations, but also the strengths that each bring that help mold our society.

This week we talk about anxiety! Most of us know what this feels like, or at least knows of someone who has struggled with it. We talk about our experiences with anxiety throughout our lives and discuss some coping mechanisms used to better manage it. Whether it is immersing oneself into fantasy, fiction and entertainment, or tapping into our intuition--we share a variety of tools us and others use in order to put some ease back into life.

This week, Brittanee and Holly discuss what it means to be a people pleaser. We're sure most of us can admit that we have referred to ourselves as a "people pleaser" at some point in time. You might have even referred to yourself as a people pleaser during a job interview when asked to describe yourself. Most likely, you thought of it as a good thing, something to be proud of. Well, we're going to dive deep into what it means to be a people pleaser, like for real, and uncover some of the ugly truths that can be behind this all-too-common common trait.

This week we are talking about girl on girl...conflict. We discuss the possible origins of why this happens due to things such as: biological factors, competition amongst one other, patriarchal standards and internalized misogyny.

In this weeks episode, Holly talks about getting tested for COVID-19 and what her results were. We decided to take this opportunity to discuss all of the conspiracy theories surrounding the Deep State and Cabal and how they relate to the global pandemic.

In this weeks episode, we asked friends, family and listeners what cheating in a relationship means to them. We discovered that what may be considered crossing a line for one person, doesn't neccessarily mean the same for someone else.

In this episode, we explore our relationships and the importance of establishing boundaries and managing expectations. We also talk about how these never look the same in any romantic relationships and well how communicating them early on is a vital step that we think a lot of people might miss.

In this episode, we sat down with Riley and Loren, the hosts of the Midwest Millennials podcast. We discussed a variety of topics ranging from cancel culture, dogs vs cats, the good and bad of dating a gamer, and so much more! Make sure to subscribe to the MWM podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midwest-millennials-podcast/id1508428130 https://open.spotify.com/show/1p5it9LLDIFlXJGD4zwpNk?si=ALPTtBSbSwGA4Jy_Rfz94w

In this weeks episode, Brittanee and Holly will be discussing self-love and what this actually looks like. They're going to be breaking down the do's and don'ts, and why it's so important to have it for not only you, but for everyone in your life.

In this weeks episode Brittanee and Holly talk about risk-taking. They explore why people are afraid to take risks, what holds us back, and most of all, why it's important to build that risk-taking muscle to create a life you love!

Welcome to the first episode of Girl, I Hear You! In this first episode, Holly and Brittanee will be giving a brief introduction of who they are, why they are doing this podcast, and some of the topics that will be discussed in the episodes to come.