The Fallible Femmes

The femmes are back with a new episode this week. This week they talk about another great astronaut who accomplished amazing things! ======= Tennis player, Physicist, Author, Astronaut, Advocate “I have been a bit of a risk taker all my life.” Born May 26, 1951 in Los Angeles, CA.  Our femme excelled in academics and also in sports as well. "All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary.” ======= Please listen to the episode first before checking out the following links. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sally-ride solarsystem.nasa.gov/people/1760/sally-ride-1951-2012/ biography.com/scientists/sally-ride achievement.org/achiever/sally-ride-ph-d/ https://kidadl.com/quotes/sally-ride-quotes-from-the-first-american-woman-in-space ======= Enjoy the show and share it with a friend! Find the femmes on social media: IG: @thefalliblefemmes TikTok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefalliblefemmes

This week we're digging more into work and research. How happy are others in their jobs? Why do people leave? What effect can our jobs have on us? One of the things that we found interesting was just how many people quit their boss when they decide to leave their job. We might love what we do, but the person that's either directly above us or the head of the company might cause us to quit altogether. It makes a huge different when it comes to happiness in the workplace if we like (or don't like) our supervisors. Whether it's micromanaging or setting unrealistic expectations, having a not so great boss can take a toll. We also get into how so many of us (half of us in fact) are disengaged with our jobs. We go through the motions and it's so easy to do. It can cause a toxic environment which can easily overflow into our home lives and personal lives. Every person that works for any company is an important part. They don't have to close $10,000 sales to be important. Maybe it's just someone who comes in on his or her day off to help out. What about vacation? We are shocked to discover that the United States is the only country (of 38 countries) in the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) that doesn't require paid vacation time. How is this even possible? Why aren't we better? Our jobs are a huge contributor to mental health and stress. We can have the best jobs in the world, but still feel the weight of stress. Even if we're doing something that we love, we need to take some time and take a break. Many of us take our work home with us and it can bleed into our home lives. It can affect our mood and relationships. We want to point out how it's important to take some time and reflect on our feelings in regards to our work. If we self-evaluate, we can start to work on ways to change those things. When we are in the midst of everything, it's so difficult to isolate those feelings and realize what's causing it. And if it's within our power, we should find a new place of work. It's not easy, but it's necessary.  There's no rule that says that we have to be at a job forever. We can always be on the look out for something that makes us happy and to find that passion. If we have a job that makes us miserable, it isn't worth all of the money in the world. It's not worth it to put yourself or your loved ones through that stress. There's always something else. It's not always easy to find. But it's worth it to be happy. Follow Us! Instagram: @thefalliblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com Resources: https://seedscientific.com/job-satisfaction-statistics/ https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/workhours/vacation_leave https://cepr.net/images/stories/reports/no-vacation-nation-2019-05.pdf https://www.brainforestcenters.com/resources/how-job-stress-can-affect-mental-health

The femmes are back with another episode! This week they're talking about another incredible woman. She's a scientist, an engineer, and an astronaut. This femme is super smart and a groundbreaker. Enjoy this episode! ======= Our Sources: https://www.newscientist.com/people/mae-jemison/ https://www.biography.com/scientists/mae-c-jemison https://blackamericaweb.com/2016/09/12/little-known-black-history-fact-mae-jemison/ https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mae-jemison https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Jemison ======= Enjoy the show and share it with a friend! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories!  Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

The femmes are back with a new episode this week. This week they talk about a fantastic broadway star who is still starring in many roles today. ========== Crafter, American Actress, Author, Artist, Singer, Dancer, Broadway Star “I try to have a very optimistic outlook on life, I try not to take anything too seriously, I try to and I do find a ton of joy and happiness in my life and I think that helps you stay youthful.” Our femme was born March 18, 1975 in Statesboro, Georgia and was raised in Troy, Michigan.  "They say for every light on Broadway there is a broken heart, an unrealized dream. And that's the same in any profession. So you have to want it more than anyone else, and you have to be your own champion, be your own superstar, blaze your own path, say yes to opportunity, follow your instincts, be eager, and passionate, keep learning, nurture your real, lasting relationships, don't be a jerk, and free your imagination so you can become all that you want to be." Make sure to check out the episode first before checking out the following links. ========== https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutton_Foster https://www.azquotes.com/author/41525-Sutton_Foster https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sutton-Foster

On this episode of The Fallible Femmes, Mindy and Andrea are taking a break for the norm. They're talking about those fun and commonly used clichés and idioms we say all the time. This is outside the regularly scheduled programing, but they had a blast! Plus you get a little education and not the boring kind! Knock on wood! This is a short and sweet episodes with some laughter and learning! You'll be in hog heaven! Enjoy! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories!  Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains sensitive topics relating to eating disorders. If this is something that is triggering to you, please skip this episode. The femmes are back for another episode! This week their talking about an amazing singer who had a unique and wonderful voice, but she wasn't without her struggles. Join the femmes as the talk about another incredible woman - her journey, her success, and her struggles. ======= Our Sources: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Karen_Carpenter ======= Check out The Carpenters Music! https://open.spotify.com/artist/1eEfMU2AhEo7XnKgL7c304 ======= Enjoy the show and share it with a friend! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories!  Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

On this week's episode, the femmes are back with another femme. This femme is more fallible than the other femmes we've discussed. /// Hatha yoga instructor, spiritual leader, philosopher, “mother,” cult leader "I had to start it. That was divine orders. That was my mission. That was the divine vision". “I think one thing that she wanted was lots of little children… little perfect little children in perfect little dresses, with perfect little blonde hair.” Our femme was born in Sale, Australia on December 30, 1921.   Throughout our femme's early life, her mother spent most of her life in and out of asylums. She died when our femme was in her 30s. Upon her death, her mom was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic.  Her father had trouble holding down a job and didn't have the capabilities to be a single parent.  Unfortunately, that meant that our femme spent most of her childhood in and out of orphanages. /// Make sure to check out our episode first before checking out the links below. https://allthatsinteresting.com/the-family-cult-anne-hamilton-byrne https://www.earnthenecklace.com/anne-hamilton-byrne-wiki-family-cult-movie/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Family_(Australian_New_Age_group) https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/20/growing-up-with-the-family-inside-anne-hamilton-byrnes-sinister-cult https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-inside-the-family-cult-australia-anne-hamilton-byrne/ https://shows.acast.com/australiantruecrime/episodes/annehamiltonbyrneandthefamily--110

In this episode, the femmes talk about an infamous aviator that mostly likely everyone has heard of. We're taking it back to the tail end of the 18th century when our femme was born. With this one, we're going around the world and dipping into some fun conspiracy theories. ======= Our Sources: https://www.biography.com/history-culture/amelia-earhart https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/earhart-timeline/ https://www.zippia.com/airplane-pilot-jobs/demographics/ https://pilotinstitute.com/women-aviation-statistics/ https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a9f1873074594550bb95ed59a52c8539 https://tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/AEdescr2.html https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/colossal-crabs-hold-clue-amelia-earhart-fate ======= Enjoy the show and share it with a friend! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories!  Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

On this week's episode, the femmes are back with another fabulous femme. This femme is known for her acting but we should really know her for her inventions! Actress, inventor, author, producer “The brains of people are more interesting than the looks . . .” “Jack Kennedy always said to me, get involved.  That's the secret to life.  Try everything. Join everything.  Meet everybody.” /// Our femme was born November 9, 1914, in Vienna, Austria. She was the only daughter to an upper class family.   She knew from a very young age that she wanted to act. Our femme lived a very dramatic life.  Make sure to listen to the episode before checking out the resources below. /// https://www.factinate.com/people/hedy-lamarr-facts/ https://www.azquotes.com/picture-quotes/quote-jack-kennedy-always-said-to-me-hedy-get-involved-that-s-the-secret-of-life-try-everything-hedy-lamarr-16-68-02.jpg https://jwa.org/thisweek/aug/11/1942/actress-hedy-lamarr-patents-basis-for-wifi#:~:text=On%20this%20date%20in%201942,harder%20to%20detect%20or%20jam. https://www.energy.gov/articles/five-fast-facts-about-actress-and-inventor-hedy-lamarr https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001443/ https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/11-inventions-you-didnt-know-women-had-a-hand-in-making

In this episode of the Fallible Femmes, Mindy and Andrea share some ways to add self-care to your life. It's so important to take care of yourself. They point out how serving others is a wonderful and noble goal to have, but if your neglecting yourself and your wellness, then it won't benefit the others you serve in the long run. From mediation to reading to taking a walk, practicing self-care is necessary.  The femmes talk about 8 dimensions of wellness: Emotional Environmental Financial Intellectual Occupational Physical Social Spiritual They also share stories about how they've had to set boundaries and say no to certain situations. It's not always easy when you are a people person, but it's something that must be done. Check out this episode and learn some tips on how you can implement self-care in your daily life. Find the femmes on social media!IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com Resources Mentioned:https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/health/what-is-self-carehttps://www.psycom.net/self-care-101

On this week's episode of the Fallible Femmes, the Mindy and Andrea are celebrating women's history month by highlighting some truly amazing women who've created things that we use today! Let's celebrate and lift up some awesome women. ======= Our sources: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/ford-unveils-mens-only-edition-explorer-international-womens-day https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/11-inventions-you-didnt-know-women-had-a-hand-in-making https://boundlessbrilliance.org/brilliant-blog/everydayitemsinventedbywomen ======= Enjoy the show and share it with a friend! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

Why are we so hard on ourselves? In the latest episode of The Fallible Femmes, Mindy and Andrea talk about how it's important to give ourselves a break. We are often our worst critics. We all feel this way from time to time. It seems that it is a human trait. The femmes point out how it's okay to let ourselves off the hook and to try and avoid using harsh language when we speak to ourselves. Mindy opens up about how she can use demeaning language internally when she makes a mistake, whether great or small, and how most likely this is learned behavior. Andrea goes into how sometimes when she makes errors, whether it's in her personal life or her work life, it can manifest physically. She will feel ill or lose sleep over all the ways she did something wrong. Both the femmes recognize that this isn't ideal. In this episode, the femmes also talk about shame and guilt by referencing author Brene Brown. She comes up a bit in their conversation, but they point some very valuable insights when it comes to shame. So, give yourself a break and check out this episode. And of course, tell a friend. Bring a fella femme to the podcast! Reference Mentioned: Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Follow us! IG: @thefalliblefemmes TikTok: @thefalliblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com Email us: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

On this week's episode, the femmes are back with another fabulous femme. Listen to the first 5 minutes, and you can probably guess who she is. This femme is more specifically known for advocating for a specific animal. ================ Primatologist, anthropologist, scientist, author, advocate, philanthropist, and conservationist. “You can't solve the world's problems, so don't try. Instead, focus on what you can do each day to leave this place a little better than you found it. We have a window of time to change this planet's course, but it's rapidly closing.” “The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Born in April 1934 in Hampstead, London to a race car driver and an author. When she was a child, she was given a toy by her father that sparked her interest in animals. Listen to the episode first before checking out the links below! ================ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Goodall https://www.famousscientists.org/jane-goodall/ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/feb/18/jane-goodall-people-are-surprised-i-have-a-wicked-sense-of-humour?amp;amp;amp https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/jane-goodall/ ================= Enjoy the show and share it with a friend! Find the femmes on social media. IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefalliblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email us hello@thefalliblefemmes.com.

The femmes are back with a brand new episode and a new featured femme! This one is a classic and a bombshell. You know here from movies, famous songs, and a look that is undeniably iconic. She's a country music singer who wrote a song that the majority of the population should all know (and probably LOVE). ===== Singer, Songwriter, Writer, Actor, Producer “I'm not going to limit myself just because people won't accept the fact that I can do something else.” Born January 1946 in Tennessee, the 4th child of 12. Her mother was also singer who taught her church music and Elizabethan ballads her ancestors brought to America. Her grandfather was a fiddling preacher who wrote “Singing His Praise,” which was recorded by Kitty Wells. Listen to the whole episode to find out more! ===== Sources: https://nashvillelifestyles.com/entertainment/celebrities/12-inspiring-quotes-from-dolly-parton/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIf%20you%20don't%20like,we%20can%20adjust%20the%20sails.%E2%80%9D https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/hall-of-fame/dolly-parton https://dollyparton.com/about-dolly-parton https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/g3007/13-things-you-didnt-know-about-dolly-parton/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2012/11/29/dolly-parton-her-personal-philosophy-life-obstacles-and-best-advice/?sh=2d9afac12a31 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Parton_filmography#:~:text=She%20has%20appeared%20in%20twelve,over%20400%20appearances%20on%20television https://www.insider.com/dolly-parton-used-whitney-houston-royalties-to-help-black-neighborhood-2021-7 ===== Enjoy the show and share it with a friend! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

In this week's episode, we explore a new fantastic femme. This femme is known for her work as a painter. Born in the late 1800s, she painted up until her death in 1986. ======================= Artist, Teacher, Muse, Author "I had to create an equivalent for what I felt about what I was looking at – not copy it." ======================= Make sure to listen to the episode first before exploring the following links! ======================= https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/about-georgia-okeeffe/ https://www.biography.com/artists/georgia-okeeffe https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/culture/art-theatre/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-georgia-okeefe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_O%27Keeffe

The Femmes are back with another episode! In this week's episode they are talking about an amazing woman who got her start as an ice skater in the late 80s going through the early 2000s. You're in for a treat with this one! ===== Activist, Athlete, mother, wife, philanthropist, Olympian This woman was born in Hayword California in 1971. We're going to get started with a quote - “You have to develop some resilience to get through things, and it's not going to be instant,” she noted, adding that she never wanted to experience regrets about her effort, but “the prize on the other side is going to be worth it.” ===== Sources - https://www.pbs.org/wnet/facesofamerica/profiles/kristi-yamaguchi/3/ https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/kristi_yamaguchi_418810 https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Kristi-Yamaguchi/314279 https://olympics.com/en/athletes/kristi-yamaguchi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristi_Yamaguchi https://blog.shi.com/something-for-the-weekend/dream-big-win-big-the-golden-grace-of-kristi-yamaguchi/ https://globalmentornetwork.net/insights/adversity-is-not-your-enemy https://ew.com/article/2010/02/23/kristi-yamaguchi-interview/ https://www.biography.com/athlete/kristi-yamaguchi Kristi's Organization https://alwaysdream.org/ ===== Enjoy the show and share it with a friend! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

Actress, Producer, Emmy Winner, Model, Broadway Star, Comedian, Professor, Wife, Mother, among other things. "I would rather regret the things that I have done than the things that I have not." Today, the woman the femmes are talking about was an incredible trailblazer for women in Comedy. She struggled along the way and even had a drama school tell her she didn't have a future in show business. She proved them wrong and soon became the most loved character in the world. Before you check out the sources below, make sure you listen to the whole episode. ======== Sources -- (in no particular order) The Wrap - https://www.thewrap.com/lucille-ball-communism-true-story-being-the-ricardos/ Wikipedia - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucille_Ball Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lucille-Ball Business Insider - https://www.businessinsider.com/lucille-ball-is-the-reason-we-have-star-trek-heres-what-happened-2016-7?op=1 Quotes - https://www.azquotes.com/quote/521599 Documentary - Lucy and Desi (2022) ======== Enjoy the show and share it with a friend! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

Welcome back! The femmes are getting started with their new format with a truly incredible woman. Author, Editor, Mother, Professor, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Homecoming Queen, Trailblazer, among other things. “I regret everything.” "It's not profound regret," ... "It's just a wiping up of tiny little messes that you didn't recognize as mess when they were going on." The woman the femmes are talking about today is an accomplished author who paved the way for women (specifically black women) and to hear or read this can be a little shocking. As the femmes through this episode, they want to highlight the accomplishments of this person as well as look at the struggles and stumbling blocks that she had along the way. This looks so different for everyone. Sometimes a stumbling block that one person has is simply their skin color - From her early life and struggles with racism to her time she spent as an editor at random house, this woman is an important part of history. Her works (in which the first one was published when she was 39) are something to be respected and appreciates. Before you check out the sources below, make sure you listen to the whole episode. ===== Sources-- (in no particular order) Toni Morrison: The Last Interview and other Collections by Melville House (https://www.amazon.com/Toni-Morrison-Interview-Other-Conversations/dp/1612198732) NPR - https://www.npr.org/2015/08/24/434132724/i-regret-everything-toni-morrison-looks-back-on-her-personal-life Black History - https://www.blackhistory.com/2019/08/toni-morrison-real-name-chloe-anthony-wofford-changed.html CBC - https://www.cbc.ca/books/30-facts-you-might-not-know-about-the-acclaimed-toni-morrison-1.6489800 Penguin Random House - https://global.penguinrandomhouse.com/announcements/toni-morrison-dies-at-88/ Book Riot - https://bookriot.com/who-was-toni-morrison/ Charlie Rose - https://charlierose.com/videos Woman's History - https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/toni-morrison Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Toni-Morrison ==== Check out Toni Morrison's books! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/toni-morrison/_/N-2ko1 ==== Enjoy the show and share it with a friend! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

The femmes are back with the preview of what's to come. After taking almost six months off from recording, they have figured out where they're taking the show. Mindy and Andrea spend a few minutes talking about the new format of the podcast. In keeping with the theme of fallibility and women, they've decided to start out this new chapter, but highlighting women. Whether they're authors, celebrities, politicians, or activists, no one is off limits. The approach that they're taking is pretty straightforward, find a woman and talk about her failures, shortcomings, stumbling blocks, achievements, accomplishments, and they're awesomeness. And that will look different with each person they talk about. Sometimes they might talk about someone that's a little controversial, maybe someone that they don't even care for, but their goal is to add perspective. Plain and simple. The best part - the fun part, is that they won't reveal who they're talking about at the end of the episode. Can you feel the anticipation? Enjoy the show and share it with a friend! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

In the first episode of 2023, Andrea and Mindy talk about what happened in 2022 and what they see coming up in the future.  

On this episode of The Fallible Femmes, Mindy and Andrea have an announcement about the future of the podcast. This is the season finale! They reassure their fellow femmes that this is NOT the end, and that they are simply designating this episode as a season finale. They plan to return in the fall with fresh content and continue on their journey. Though they hadn't initially planned on taking three months off, with things like wedding planning and house hunting, it seemed like the logical conclusion. It's very important to the Andrea and Mindy to take care of themselves as well as putting out their episodes with intention. Their goal is to be back and better than ever in October. The femmes are not disappearing though! They will still be active on social media, so don't forget to stay in touch and connect with them! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

On this episode of The Fallible Femmes, Mindy and Andrea are taking a break for the norm. They're talking about those fun and commonly used clichés and idioms we say all the time. This is outside the regularly scheduled programing, but they had a blast! Plus you get a little education and not the boring kind! Knock on wood! This is a short and sweet episodes with some laughter and learning! You'll be in hog heaven! Enjoy! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

We're back with another episode of The Fallible Femmes. In this episode the Femmes dig a little deeper into sibling relationships. They wanted to look at what healthy sibling relationships look like and encourage those who have children to nurture those relationships. Having a sibling is truly a blessing and it shouldn't be taken for granted. They first look into healthy sibling relationships and how to cultivate them, such as promoting sibling bonding time and avoiding comparison. Each child has their strengths and it's so important to recognize a child's strength without exposing the other's weakness. Mindy and Andrea also get into the pros and cons of siblings. In an article entitled, "The Good, the Bad, and the Questionable," the cons are something that the femmes can identify within their own sibling relationships, from constant fights to sharing everything. But of course there are pros which include moments of solidarity and forever friends. A lot of times, for those of us who have siblings, our brothers and sisters are our first friends. This can continue on to the end of our lives. The femmes continue on their path by ending with an article that goes through all the ways that our siblings shape who we are. Ways like developing a sense of humor and providing later life support. More often than not, siblings (children) outlive their parents, and it's nice to think, if we're lucky, that our sibling will be with us to tell stories of our youth and wax poetically about a life well lived. Take a moment to listen to this latest episode! And share it with a friend, or even a sibling... Articles mentioned in the show: https://www.intuitionwellness.com/healthy-sibling-relationships/ https://medium.com/@makemuse/the-good-the-bad-and-the-questionable-10-pros-and-cons-of-my-sibling-182d139fe3b4 https://www.rd.com/list/proven-ways-siblings-help-make-you-who-you-are/ Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

On this episode of The Fallible Femmes, Andrea and Mindy are talking about siblings. Specifically, their brothers. Both Mindy and Andrea have one brother and no sisters. They both share stories about their brothers. Mindy's brother is younger and Andrea's is older, so they have different perspectives of their brothers. This is a short and fun episode. The Femmes swap amusing anecdotes about their bonds they have with their brothers - the times that they had with them as children and the relationship they have with them as adults. One things is certain, they both are grateful to have the relationships that they do with their brothers. They admit that they are lucky and blessed to have strong connections with them. Check out the latest! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

On this episode of The Fallible Femmes, Mindy and Andrea wrap up the Friendship Chapter of their Relationship series. Their goal is to help you identify red flags in a friendship, signs of a one-sided friendship, setting boundaries, and things to look for in a good friend. Resources Mentioned: 7 Friendship Red Flags - https://www.scarymommy.com/7-friendship-red-flags What is a One-Sided Friendship? - https://www.regain.us/advice/friendship/what-is-a-one-sided-friendship-and-how-to-avoid-it/ How to Set Healthy Boundaries - https://divethru.com/how-to-set-boundaries-with-friends/ 31 Essential Traits of a True and Good Friend - https://liveboldandbloom.com/12/relationships/traits-good-friend Listen to the latest and share it with your friend! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes  Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes  Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories!   Email us your Friendship stories!  Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

In this episode of The Fallible Femmes, Mindy and Andrea get into the qualities they look for in a friendship. They also discuss some of their past friendships that didn't go well and the negative attributes they don't allow in their friendships today. The femmes get into their early friendships and the hard lessons they've learned from being involved in drama and around friends who didn't have their best interest at hearts. Trust in friendship is so important and when someone tells you something in confident it can crumble your faith in the relationship when they don't honor that trust. Andrea and Mindy both tell about how they got caught in drama in some of their past friendships and how they try to keep it out of their friendships today. They get into some building blocks and what a good friend means to them, such as give and take, putting in effort, respecting each other, giving of your time, and not keeping score. As adults in their 30s, they recognize that a friendship might look different than it did in their 20s. They're a lot more critical of who they give that title to. This episode is full of good stories and gems to take with you as you look for new friends or evaluate the friendships you have now. Listen to the latest and share it with your friend! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email us your Friendship stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

On this week's short and sweet episode of The Fallible Femmes, Mindy and Andrea give some life updates! The femmes are taking a week off from the relationship series to talk about their goals and some pretty big life events. Andrea has a fun story that was quite memorable. Mindy talks about a couple of things that she has going on. All is well in the femmes' worlds and they are happy to give their updates. Next week, the femmes will continue their discussion on friendship. Until then! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email us your Friendship stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

In this episode of The Fallible Femmes, Mindy and Andrea get into some research about how important it is for children to make friends and some tips on how parents can help their children make friends. Though the femmes aren't parents themselves, they are approaching this topic through their personal lenses and experiences they had has children. Mindy and Andrea discuss some tips for kids making friends and what would have helped them when they were children. They talk about how introducing kids to social activities and teaching them about their emotions are ways to encourage and help children make friends. The femmes reflect on various moments in their lives in which one of these tips would have impacted their childhood. This episode is full of stories and thoughts from Mindy and Andrea to sprinkle some of their wisdom! Take a listen and don't forget to tell a friend! Resources Mentioned: https://parentingscience.com/kids-make-friends/ https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/My-Child-Has-No-Friends.aspx Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email us your Friendship stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

In this episode of The Fallible Femmes, Mindy and Andrea take it way back to the good ol' days. They both reflect on their first memories of early childhood friends, the difficulties of finding your tribe, and what it means to have a quality friendship. This episode is filled with stories and perspective on friendship. It's tough finding a friend when you're young outside of family. It's important to find those connections and cultivate them. Andrea and Mindy hone in on the fact that creating experiences and adventures (stepping away from the screen) is a crucial part of building friendships. Check out the latest episode, and don't forget to tell a friend! Resources Mentioned: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/friendship/ Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com We'd love to hear your stories! Email us your Friendship stories! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Fallible Femmes. In this episode, Mindy and Andrea talk about their friendship journey. How it started and how it's kept growing for over 15 years. It's been a long road, and they've seen so many stages of each other's lives. The also get into some details of how their friendship has been successful over the years. What does it mean to be a good friend? What are the elements and pillars of their own friendship. They support each other and have honed on recognizing the needs of the other in true friendship style. If you want to learn a bit more about the femmes' friendship journey, the listen to this week's episode. And don't forget to tell a fellow femme friend! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

In this week's episode, the femmes are kicking off their relationship series. Mindy and Andrea give a brief overview on what this series will be bring. They plan to bring you some in depth insight into the various relationships that are in our lives, even the ones we don't think about. From friendships to spouses, relationships are what bind us and shape us. Join the femmes in this introductory episode. And don't forget to share! Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

In this episode of the Fallible Femmes, Mindy and Andrea share some ways to add self-care to your life. It's so important to take care of yourself. They point out how serving others is a wonderful and noble goal to have, but if your neglecting yourself and your wellness, then it won't benefit the others you serve in the long run. From mediation to reading to taking a walk, practicing self-care is necessary. The femmes talk about 8 dimensions of wellness: Emotional Environmental Financial Intellectual Occupational Physical Social Spiritual They also share stories about how they've had to set boundaries and say no to certain situations. It's not always easy when you are a people person, but it's something that must be done. Check out this episode and learn some tips on how you can implement self-care in your daily life. Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com Resources Mentioned: https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/health/what-is-self-care https://www.psycom.net/self-care-101

The Femmes are back with a new episode! After a much needed month off, Mindy and Andrea are talking about those finances once again! In this episode, Mindy and Andrea share some resources and tools for helping you build your budget and manage your finances. They talk about how this isn't their strong suit, but they want to get it the old college try. They discuss different financial related topics, from investing and crypto currency to finding different methods to start tracking your budget. And since this something that they want to get better at too, they've each selected an app to give a try for a week to see if they can sort out their finances. There are so many tools out there and sometimes it comes down to preference (and the cost). As we all know, what works for some may not work for others. You might have to spend a little money to make (or save) a little money, but there are so many free tools available to where you shouldn't have to spend money to get your finances in shape (unless you want to of course - do you)! As a bonus, the femmes share some of the favorite reward apps to get some extra cash. Everyone needs a side hustle, and these don't take a lot of extra time. Jump back in and join the femmes as they take you through some financial foundations. Find the femmes on social media! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefallblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com Links to the resources: https://smartwomensociety.com https://dowjanes.com https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-free-budgeting-tools/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/saving-spending/8-best-budgeting-and-personal-finance-tools Apps Mentioned in the episode: Acorns Robinhood Nerd Wallet Mindy's Budgeting Tool: Mint - https://mint.intuit.com/ Andrea's Budgeting Tool: You Need a Budget - https://www.youneedabudget.com/ Get that extra cash! Make some extra dollars with these Femme Faves! Fetch Rewards Rewards (by Google) ibotta GetUpside Perksy Evidation

No episode this week. Mindy gives a quick recap and talks about the break we're going on.

Money, Money, Money! In this week's episode, Mindy and Andrea discuss their ups and downs with their finances. Even in their 30s, well into adulthood, the struggle is real. This is another way that the femmes are fallible and they wanted to clear the air. So many of us struggle with our finances. Whether it's student loans, credit card debt, or trouble saving that rainy day fund, you are not alone. Andrea and Mindy get into their credit card debt, the battle to get it under control, and rid it from their lives. Mindy tells the story of how her car was broken and her purse was stolen a while ago. She had no cash and no money available. She had bills to pay and the first card that was replaced was a credit card. She had to use it to survive. But as the money came back and she had access to her bank account and actual money, it was difficult to pay off the credit card. And so the cycle began. Andrea talks about how she went a long time without getting a credit card and when she finally got one, it didn't take too long for the swipes to build up. She also goes into some details about the journey she's on to pay off that credit card debt. While she's got a little ways left to go, she's managed to get it down to one credit card payment and make a dent. But even with the progress she's made, she still finds herself making purchases that she doesn't need to make. The femmes decided to talk about this topic because it is something that they struggle with. Is this you? Have you struggled with debt? Maybe you've had to work your way out of debt. What tools did you use? Would you like to share? If you have story about debt or tool that you've used, let us know! Reach out and connect! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com Website: thefalliblefemmes.com Follow us! IG: @thefalliblefemmes TikTok: @thefalliblefemmes

Why are we so hard on ourselves? In the latest episode of The Fallible Femmes, Mindy and Andrea talk about how it's important to give ourselves a break. We are often our worst critics. We all feel this way from time to time. It seems that it is a human trait. The femmes point out how it's okay to let ourselves off the hook and to try and avoid using harsh language when we speak to ourselves. Mindy opens up about how she can use demeaning language internally when she makes a mistake, whether great or small, and how most likely this is learned behavior. Andrea goes into how sometimes when she makes errors, whether it's in her personal life or her work life, it can manifest physically. She will feel ill or lose sleep over all the ways she did something wrong. Both the femmes recognize that this isn't ideal. In this episode, the femmes also talk about shame and guilt by referencing author Brene Brown. She comes up a bit in their conversation, but they point some very valuable insights when it comes to shame. So, give yourself a break and check out this episode. And of course, tell a friend. Bring a fella femme to the podcast! Reference Mentioned: Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Follow us! IG: @thefalliblefemmes TikTok: @thefalliblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com Email us: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com

On this episode, the femmes are tackling productivity - the counterpart to procrastination. Mindy starts us off with seven different methods (from getclockwise.com) to be more productive. From blocking off your calendar to prioritizing your time, the femmes discuss these methods and how they might be applied to their lives. They recognize how these methods might seem simple, but it's not as easy as snapping your fingers. It takes work and some navigation to find out what works. Another approach to adding productivity to your life (whether it be work or personal), is to separate your task list into 4 different categories using the Eisenhower Matrix (sources from todoist.com - listed below in the resource section). Mindy and Andrea acknowledge that their goal as fallible femmes is to find and try various of ways to add productivity to their lives. The search for useful tools that add value to their lives is never ending. Sometimes trying something (even if it doesn't work) is worth it and can even get you close to finding that one (or even more) thing that actually works. One of the tools that Andrea brings to the table is from a book entitled "Eat that Frog..." This book offers different ways to tackle procrastination, one of which is taking on the biggest and toughest task on your list and doing it first - getting out of the way and off your plate. The femmes offer ideas from their various findings to help increase productivity in their own lives and in your lives as well. You don't want to miss this week's episode! It's full of tips and tools you can use to start adding a little more productivity to your lives and of course a little laughter as well! Resources Mentioned: https://www.getclockwise.com/blog/how-to-be-productive https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/eisenhower-matrix https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2018/06/28/5-ways-to-increase-your-productivity-at-work/?sh=70658f702138 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/productivity/increasing-productivity Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=162656941X&psc=1 What's on your mind? Head over to thefalliblefemmes.com and leave us message. Tell us how your fallible! Follow us on social! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefalliblefemmes Send us an email! hello@thefalliblefemmes.com And don't forget to bring us a fellow femme!

We've interrupted our regular scheduled programming to give an update on our goals. In this episode, the femmes give an update on the goals for the year. They talk about how the habits that their building and where they are in their progress. It's still early on, but it's important to stay motivated and accountable. From reading to hydration to minimizing screen time, Mindy and Andrea are staying positive with their goals and the outlook of 2022. They briefly discuss one of Brené Brown's book - Dare to Lead (https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/1785042149). The femmes needed a break from research and really stay in front of what they have planned for the year and get a few things off their chest. It's always therapeutic to take a little timeout to vent. What's on your mind? Head over to thefalliblefemmes.com and leave us message. Tell us how your fallible! Follow us on social! IG: @thefalliblefemmes Tiktok: @thefalliblefemmes Twitter: @thefalliblefemmes Send us an email! hello@thefalliblefemmes.com And don't forget to bring us a fellow femme!

We're back for a brand new episode! This week the femmes are getting into the psychology behind procrastination. This is a tough topic, because it's not as easy as saying, "I'm lazy." There's often more to the topic of procrastination than the surface value we might tend to look at. Mindy and Andrea get right into this topic by taking a procrastination quiz. Now, while this is a bit dated, it might give you a good jumping off point to gauge your own procrastination tendencies. The femmes also brush on the topic of the overwhelming influence of screen time and what it truly means to be bored. We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with distractions, anything to avoid the stillness of the mind. But maybe we need to change the way we engage in our distractions and let ourselves breath. We think that we need those distractions, but perhaps what we're doing is ignoring a bigger problem. It's as if these other things we've allowed into our lives are holding us captive and we have to fight through the noise and attempt to deprogram ourselves. This is no simple task, but perhaps we can get there. In this episode, Mindy and Andrea take a deep dive into their own procrastination tendencies, and even admit how difficult it is to break those habits and create new ones while also being aware of the dangers in labeling ourselves as procrastinators, which could result in a self-fulfilling prophesy. Resources Mentioned: Solving Procrastination - https://solvingprocrastination.com/procrastination-statistics/#:~:text=information%20about%20procrastination-,Statistics%20about%20the%20prevalence%20of%20procrastination,defining%20personality%20trait%20for%20them Why do we Procrastinate? https://medium.com/swlh/why-people-procrastinate-the-psychology-and-causes-of-procrastination-4302cac49815 Procrastination Quiz - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/career/procrastination-test-abridged Tell us what's on your mind. Go to thefalliblefemmes.com and let us know the ways your fallible. Or you can email us at hello@thefalliblefemmes.com. Checkout our socials! IG, Twitter, and TikTok: @thefallbilefemmes

On this week's episode, the Femmes are discussing their personal goals for the year and their plans of attack. Both Mindy and Andrea are looking at this year as a way to build their habits, rid stress, and live their lives with intention. Check out their goals below, and don't forget to tell a friend. Mindy's Goals: 1. Read 75 Books (mix of fiction & non-fiction) 2. Have a Better Relationship With Food 3. Start Low Impact Exercise 4. Begin to Learn a New Language 5. Romanticize Life 6. Budget Andrea's Goals: 1. Read 50 Books (15 non-fiction) 2. Drink More Water (less sugary drinks) 3. Less/Stress More Happiness (by way of meditation) 4. Write More 5. Become More Organized/Clean With all of these goals, the idea is to turn them into habits and create sustainability. These aren't one and done. These are goals that can be incorporated in 2022 and carried out through their lives. Tell us your goals! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com Website: thefalliblefemmes.com IG: @thefalliblefemmes

In the episode, Mindy and Andrea explore the cons of setting New Year's Resolutions. Why do we fail? What are our shortcomings? We're ridding the resolutions on focusing on setting achievable goals. But don't use the set it and forget method. We must do more than make a declaration. There are certain steps that we should be taking to achieve our goals. Such as: Goal Tracking, Telling some (accountability), and Making a Plan. We put so much pressure on ourselves to make a resolution and change our habits in an instant that we don't think about the steps we have to take to make those goals happen. The femmes discuss how important it is to create and build habits, while giving yourself a bit of grace when you have a misstep. They also talk about how creating good habits shouldn't wait until tomorrow. If you're feeling that you've already failed in your Resolution this year (you aren't alone), check out this latest episode. The goal is to give you some guidance and remove the weight of being perfect off your shoulders. Articles Mentioned: Reason Why We Don't Achieve New Year's Resolutions - https://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercohen/2020/01/12/reasons-why-we-dont-achieve-resolutions/?sh=5fbc010841a8 New Year's Resolutions Statistics - https://discoverhappyhabits.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/ Why You Should Set Goals, and Not Resolutions - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashiraprossack1/2021/12/31/why-you-should-set-goals-not-resolutions-this-year/amp/ Check out our website: www.thefalliblefemmes.com. If you have a fallibility that you need to get off your chest, do tell! Talking about it can be very therapeutic! Email us: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com IG: @thefallbilefemmes

Alright Femmes! It's the new year and Mindy and Andrea are back on to give you their thoughts on fresh starts and the stigma behind creating goals. They talk about words and feelings they are choosing to associate with this brand new year. A new year often means a fresh start and a blank slate. Out with the old and in with the new. Instead of focusing on or tackling a huge goal that might be met with an untimely demise, they decide to create and live out a theme for 2022. Andrea declares that this year she will stomp out her stress and be happy! Mindy is choosing mindfulness and acquiring a new skill. They both decide to up the anti on their ready and talk about the book that they are choosing to read together and invite all the femmes to join them in their book club-ish. Mindy and Andrea also offer everyone a safe space to confess the ways that they're fallible. None of us our perfect, and sometimes we just need a place to get it all out and clear the air. Let's shed our insecurities and our expectations we create for ourselves. How about this year we choose ourselves and attainable goals. We got this! Read along! A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson https://www.amazon.com/Good-Girls-Guide-Murder/dp/1984896393 Email us: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com Website: thefalliblefemmes.com IG: @thefalliblefemmes

This week is all about what Andrea and Mindy love! Nothing much to get into, just fun! They talk about skincare, books, candles, and more! Products and links are put down below. Enjoy the episode! Share what you love with the Femmes! Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com DM on IG: @thefalliblefemmes Visit the website: www.thefalliblefemmes.com Andrea's Faves! Found at Ulta: https://www.ulta.com Boscia Makeup Breakup The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid Found at Sephora: https://www.sephora.com/ Amore Pacific Enzyme Peel Lancome Foundation Korres Greek Yogurt Cleanser Stila Smudge Stick Eyeliner Found at Target: https://www.target.com/ Kristen Ess Products Thayer's Witch Hazel Rose Toner Threshold Candle Rose & Cedar Catrice Foundation: https://www.catricecosmetics.com/collections/foundation/products/true-skin-hydrating-foundation Frost Beard Candles: https://www.frostbeardstudio.com/collections Books: In Country by Bobbie Ann Mason Passing by Nella Larson Mindy's Faves! BeautyCounter Products: https://www.beautycounter.com/ Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil Countertime Tripeptide Radiance Serum Countertime Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream Dew Skin Tinted Brilliant Moisturizer Brow Gel Sheer Genius Conditioning Lipstick Makeup Eraser Towel: https://makeuperaser.com Honest Mascara: https://www.honest.com/beauty-products/extreme-length-mascara-and-lash-primer/B02MASV4NOFLS.html?gclid=CjwKCAiA78aNBhAlEiwA7B76p6F10_0oE9UbGZoe9q-rocnEIvthlU3m3f15whrIhmTnrTQ7lnl6qxoCWH0QAvD_BwE Pacha Soap:https://pachasoap.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA78aNBhAlEiwA7B76p8JW8p6DJ9plf3nf8hCBWaTWPgx44ljZ5w8ZXsSJ3SqEzfMqEUqFuxoCVtIQAvD_BwE Leaf Shave: https://leafshave.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA78aNBhAlEiwA7B76p0YeI1aCJK_dNjN-ly2YJyX3oxn0Ku7TAyl1hV8xHuZpi9wfcWfL1RoCQuEQAvD_BwE PF CANDLE CO: https://pfcandleco.com/collections/all?gclid=CjwKCAiA78aNBhAlEiwA7B76pzqLTovZ0-Iig7WmE0DRVEwomnV_n5Zr9Tmy9guJDY_QOsorXiCMchoCAbgQAvD_BwE Books: O'Mally Collection by Dee Henderson

*Trigger Warning* In this episode Mindy and Andrea get into some sensitive topics involving grief, depression, and mental health. Mindy and Andrea are digging in a bit deeper into grief. The femmes look into ways to help navigate the grieving process as well as taking a look at some things that we let fall through the cracks. Mindy first points out that it's important to seek help if you find yourself being overwhelmed by grief that can be overwhelming and too much to handle on your own. Andrea sites a source that goes into how grief and depression can overlap. Grief and depression are very complex and something may happen in our live that can trigger depression and we don't even know it. Grief can hit us so intensely and so hard that we don't know how to handle it. Next, Mindy gets into ways to navigate the holiday season when dealing with loss. In an article from Harvard, she goes through the list of healthy and positive ways to cope during this time when maybe this is the first holiday season without your loved one. Suggested ways include: start a new tradition, change the celebration, give yourself time, and more. Time is something that comes up a lot in the conversation and in research. Across the board, Mindy and Andrea talk about how time is so important. Time is necessary and everyone's timeline is different. Healing is not linear it ebbs and flows. One minute we feel fine and then maybe years down the road that grief and that pain comes back up. When it comes to grieving, there are things that we should and shouldn't be doing. Like allowing ourselves to cry, giving ourselves some time, don't keep feelings bottled up, and let other people help you. Mindy and Andrea take a moment to point out how there is no shame in feeling your feelings. We are taught to push down our feelings and there's no reason for us to do that. Another helpful source that Andrea brings up comes from an article from the Psych Central website. She gets more into other healthy ways to navigate grief, such as healing together, acknowledge your feelings, engage in healthy activities, practice deep breathing, and more. Perhaps you're someone who knows someone who has experienced loss and you don't know what to do. Both Andrea and Mindy talk about how sometimes it's good to be the go to person or the person who just sits and listen, being available and providing a safe place. We all go through grief differently, even if we have similar losses. Mindy and Andrea finish up the episode by encouraging those who are experiencing grief or depression or another form of a mental health issue to reach out to some one and seek help. They reiterate how there is no shame in seeking help and acknowledging your mental health. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association https://www.samhsa.gov/ National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Other Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: Grief By the Numbers: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/grief/related/grief-statistics/ Coping with Grief and Loss During the Holidays: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/coping-with-grief-and-loss-during-the-holidays-201112244028 Grief and the Holidays: https://grief.com/grief-the-holidays/ Healthy Ways to Navigate Grief: https://psychcentral.com/blog/healthy-ways-to-navigate-grief#1 Social Media: IG: @thefalliblefemmes Website: www.thefalliblefemmes.com

In this week's episode, Mindy and Andrea are talking about grief. This is a tough subject, but it's one that needs to be discussed. It's not easy to talk about grief and all of the deep feelings that come with it. Mindy talks about loss that she just experienced and dives into an important takeaway from losing people. Life is short and we shouldn't let it pass us by. As they get into the intense and complicated feelings that come from grief (feelings that you can't outrun), Andrea points out that we shouldn't think about the things that we didn't do but move forward and do the things we want to do in the future. Our lives start today and we can't change the past. It's set in stone. We can only change the future and live in the now. They also talk about letting yourself feel grief and that there isn't a timeline for it. Whoever you are, it's so crucial for you to feel your feelings and when the tears start to dry and the pain starts to lessen, it's time to move forward. You can't dwell and you can't stop your life. We must keep going. Mindy and Andrea stress the necessity of gratitude and being thankful for what you do have. Whether it's something as simple as air conditioning or that fact the we're still breathing. Every day is a gift. As we're getting into the holiday season, we start to feel and become more aware of those who aren't around us. And that's okay. We should remember them and honor them by living. Because we can. We get to.

We are taking a little break to enjoy the time we have with our families. We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

This week we're digging more into work and research. How happy are others in their jobs? Why do people leave? What effect can our jobs have on us? One of the things that we found interesting was just how many people quit their boss when they decide to leave their job. We might love what we do, but the person that's either directly above us or the head of the company might cause us to quit altogether. It makes a huge different when it comes to happiness in the workplace if we like (or don't like) our supervisors. Whether it's micromanaging or setting unrealistic expectations, having a not so great boss can take a toll. We also get into how so many of us (half of us in fact) are disengaged with our jobs. We go through the motions and it's so easy to do. It can cause a toxic environment which can easily overflow into our home lives and personal lives. Every person that works for any company is an important part. They don't have to close $10,000 sales to be important. Maybe it's just someone who comes in on his or her day off to help out. What about vacation? We are shocked to discover that the United States is the only country (of 38 countries) in the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) that doesn't require paid vacation time. How is this even possible? Why aren't we better? Our jobs are a huge contributor to mental health and stress. We can have the best jobs in the world, but still feel the weight of stress. Even if we're doing something that we love, we need to take some time and take a break. Many of us take our work home with us and it can bleed into our home lives. It can affect our mood and relationships. We want to point out how it's important to take some time and reflect on our feelings in regards to our work. If we self-evaluate, we can start to work on ways to change those things. When we are in the midst of everything, it's so difficult to isolate those feelings and realize what's causing it. And if it's within our power, we should find a new place of work. It's not easy, but it's necessary.  There's no rule that says that we have to be at a job forever. We can always be on the look out for something that makes us happy and to find that passion. If we have a job that makes us miserable, it isn't worth all of the money in the world. It's not worth it to put yourself or your loved ones through that stress. There's always something else. It's not always easy to find. But it's worth it to be happy. Follow Us! Instagram: @thefalliblefemmes Website: thefalliblefemmes.com Email: hello@thefalliblefemmes.com Resources: https://seedscientific.com/job-satisfaction-statistics/ https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/workhours/vacation_leave https://cepr.net/images/stories/reports/no-vacation-nation-2019-05.pdf https://www.brainforestcenters.com/resources/how-job-stress-can-affect-mental-health

No episode this week! Mindy gives an update about what's going on.

This week is part 2 of us talking about our work history. Last week we tackled Mindy's moments. From first jobs to college. This week we are finishing up with Andrea's accounts. So, if you haven't listened to part 1, now's the time to hit pause and give it a listen! We get into how sometimes the plan that we have for ourselves doesn't always work the way that we envision it to. Sometimes we get to a point in our lives where we have to take a break and take a look at our lives, and figure out the best path. It's not always easy and it's not always as simple as getting to point B from point A. There are so many points that can happen in between. When the plans we have don't work out the way we want it to, it can feel like the end of the world. It can make us feel like failures, but just because our plan got diverted, doesn't mean that we failed. And sometimes it takes us doing something drastic to redirect our lives. We have to give it some self-reflection and figure out what we want to do. Just because we aren't on our original plans doesn't mean that new steps can't be taken to create a new plan, a better plan. Sometimes it feels like no matter how hard we try, we can still get the short end of the stick when it comes to promotions. It's not fair, but there's not much we can do it about. We just have to cut our losses and move on. Each experience and job that we have shape us for the next one so we can find that one place where we truly fit. It might take a while, but all of us can and will find that special place where we know our worth and feel appreciated. While it might feel that we failed, it's just that we haven't found the place where we are supposed to be yet. We reflect on the fact that if we haven't gone through the various jobs that we had in the past (good or bad), then we might not even be here right now recording this podcast. Two steps forward and one step back is still moving forward. It might take longer but you will get there. We will get there. Your destination is not your next step, it's many many steps. If you're in the thick of it, you can't always see it. And the longer something takes the better it is, the more precious it is. If you feel disheartened in your life, you are where your younger self wishes she could be.

This week we're talking about our first jobs and our work history. Work plays a vital role in our lives as far as mental and physical health goes. Also in this episode, we get off on a lot of math tangents. Somehow math has a way of creeping into our conversations. This week we're really focusing on Mindy's journey and her work career. She takes us on some peaks and valleys as she has navigated the workforce, with her side jobs and jobs that only lasted a week. The important thing that we cover in the episode has to do with how the plans we have for our lives don't always work the way that we had intended. It takes a lot of work and patience, but we will get through it one way or the other. We both get into how working retail is just a vortex of crazy. For those of you who've worked in retail, we feel your pain. And for those of you who haven't, you're so lucky that you've never had to endure that mess. Retail isn't for everyone. You take a verbal beating from those who just don't care about your feelings or the fact that you are a person. You have to develop a thick skin to handle some people. We definitely learned the lesson that niceness goes a long way. So often we feel the pressure of friends and/or family to pursue careers and lives that might not be something that we see ourselves in. It takes a lot of perseverance to hone in on our goals and passions and figure out exactly what we want to do despite those pressures we feel. We might have to divert halfway through our journey and start a brand new one, but when it's something we want to do, it's worth it. It's nice when you have a plan that works out and we realize there are many people who have a plan early on and they follow through with it. They get it and they know exactly what they want to do. And that's amazing. But for the other side, it takes a lot of twists and turns, trial and error, and time to truly figure out the path that we need and want to get on. We have to remember that if it's something that we don't want to do, it's not forever. It's okay to start fresh and try something new. When we feel it in our core that there has to be something better out there for us, we must listen to that feeling and keep searching. Sometimes we even have to relocate to find where we are truly meant to be. It doesn't happen overnight. We believe that everything happens for a reason and it might take a little longer than we thought. It's so important to explore and figure out what you want to do. There's no limit on how many jobs you can apply for and even if you have an interview that goes terribly it's worth it to get the experience. You don't have to be at a job that you don't like. You might have to wait it out for a bit, but you can do research as you wait. Don't like something like your job or where you are in this moment in time define the rest of your life. You deserve to find something that you love.

Trigger Warning: We are briefly talking about eating disorders in this episode. We don't get into the nitty gritty, but we do talk about it in passing as it relates to Diet Culture. In this episode, we are talking about Diet Culture. We're going to get more into it. We're affected by Diet Culture daily whether we realize it or not. According to ChoosingThearpy.com, "Diet culture refers to a rigid set of expectations about valuing thinness and attractiveness over physical health and emotional well-being. Diet culture often emphasizes “good” versus “bad” foods, focuses on calorie restriction, and normalizes self-deprecating talk."  Next we shift into food shame. We pulled an article from the Goop website that talks about this. According to Judith Matz “Diet culture creates a moral issue out of eating the ‘right' foods,” she says. “It leads to culturally induced body hatred, which results in fat-shaming and weight stigma. It affects all of us—our friends, colleagues, and children.” Food Shaming is something that we all do and it's not always something that we do intentionally and is often internalized. We're trying to break away from labeling foods as either good or bad. It doesn't help us on our journey to become healthier versions of ourselves. This is something we're constantly working on. We get caught in this circle. We eat something that we realize is not great for us, we feel shame, and instead of moving on, we continue spiraling until we make ourselves physically ill. We have this “if we can't beat ‘em, join ‘em” mentality that turns into a never ending circle. We have to shift our thinking to break the cycle. Next, we shift into diet culture as it relates to social media. Social media plays a big part in how we see people. An article from UC San Diego's Recreation site states: “According to a social media usage survey conducted in 2019, 90% of American 18 – 29-year-olds indicated that they use any form of social media daily. Because social media is so universal and influential in today's society, posts can be impactful. Pulling from Carly Compton's article from the National Alliance for Eating Disorder's Website: “Life becomes much more free once you fully understand and then consciously reject toxic diet culture. It's like any other toxic relationship that you must end in order to grow and become the best version of yourself… Diet Culture is designed for you to never be satisfied, for you to always fail. Instead of spending your time and energy trying to lose weight or attempting to please others through your physical appearance, use that time to grow.”  We reflect on why and how the diets that we've been on have failed because of how we went into these diets and why we did them to begin with. Generally there's a time limit or a specific goal in mind with a diet. When we check a box and complete the diet or reach the goal, we tend to shut the door and fall back into the habits that we know.  We'll get there. One way or the other we will figure out what's best for us. Check out our website! www.thefalliblefemmes.com IG: @thefalliblefemmes Resources we mentioned! Diet Culture: Definition, Examples, & Impacts Navigating Food Shame—and the Antidote to Diet Culture “Diet Culture” & Social Media Breaking Up with Diet Culture Paradise Fitness with Carly