

Girls Night with Stephanie May Wilson
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Girls Night with Stephanie May Wilson is for the recovering rule-follower — the woman who’s done everything “right,” only to realize the plan isn’t working, and it’s time to begin again.
This isn’t just about how to get what you want — it’s about finally figuring out what that is, and then step by step, we’ll give you the tools, language, and confidence to build a life that’s true to you.
In a moment when women’s choices are being questioned, restricted, and even removed entirely, Girls Night stands firmly for women’s agency. From careers to relationships, family to faith, we help quiet the outside voices so you can finally hear your own — and act on it with confidence.
Girls Night is where the woman whispering into the night, “There has to be more than this,” finally finds a life that feels like home.
This isn’t just about how to get what you want — it’s about finally figuring out what that is, and then step by step, we’ll give you the tools, language, and confidence to build a life that’s true to you.
In a moment when women’s choices are being questioned, restricted, and even removed entirely, Girls Night stands firmly for women’s agency. From careers to relationships, family to faith, we help quiet the outside voices so you can finally hear your own — and act on it with confidence.
Girls Night is where the woman whispering into the night, “There has to be more than this,” finally finds a life that feels like home.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 49min
Girls Night #306: How to Prepare Your Career for Motherhood with Jena Dunay
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Aug 11, 2025 • 57min
Girls Night #305: "Does My Brain Work Differently Than Other People's?" — Signs to Look For in Yourself (And Your Partner) — with Greer Jones
Hey friend, welcome to Girls Night — a podcast for women who are figuring out what's next.
Whether you're focused on career, dating, getting married, having kids, or honestly just trying to figure out your life right now — this show gives you expert guidance and practical next steps to create a life you genuinely love, not one someone else thinks you should live.
I'm Stephanie May Wilson — 9x author, TEDx speaker, and your host here at girls night and in each episode, we tackle the questions that keep so many of us up at 2 AM — like what to say when people ask invasive questions about your life choices, how to stop comparing your timeline to everyone else's, and most importantly, how to figure out what you actually want and what your next right step is to get there.
As we’re trying to figure out our lives, you might find yourself running into some obstacles and wondering, “Is this normal?” Does everybody struggle with this or am I the only one?” Or maybe like me, you've had several friends receive ADHD diagnoses recently, and you're wondering,”What about me? Am I neurotypical? Or are there some things that are different and unique about my brain too?”
Friend, in this episode you're going to hear from Greer Jones. Greer is the host of The Unfinished Idea podcast and a passionate advocate for neurodivergent families, helping others build lives that actually work for their unique brains.
I learned SO much from this conversation. I can’t wait for you to hear it.
Resources Mentioned:
→ "We Need to Talk" guide with scripts for 44 difficult conversations https://stephaniemaywilsonshop.com/products/we-need-to-talk-scripts-for-44-of-lifes-most-difficult-conversations
→ Love Your Single Life course for building confidence and navigating dating conversations
https://stephaniemaywilson.com/SingleLife
→ Just Married course for newlyweds learning to navigate conflict and communication
https://stephaniemaywilson.com/JustMarried
→ Becoming Mama course for advocating for yourself during pregnancy and early motherhood
https://stephaniemaywilson.com/becomingmama
→ Create A Life You Love book
https://stephaniemaywilson.com/create
Connect with Girls Night:
🎧 New episodes every week:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-night-with-stephanie-may-wilson/id1278993781
📱 Follow @SMayWilson on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/smaywilson/
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🌐 Show notes and resources
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Aug 4, 2025 • 53min
Girls Night #304: I Want to Do It All But I'm Burning Out: A Roadmap Out of Overwhelm — with Alexandra Kaval
In this engaging conversation, coach Alexandra Kaval shares her expertise on helping ambitious women manage overwhelm and redirect their focus. She discusses the 'big rocks method' that prioritizes life’s essentials, and offers practical strategies to combat distraction. The topics of balancing productivity with relationships and establishing boundaries are explored, along with personal anecdotes that resonate deeply. Listeners will gain valuable insights to live more intentionally and reclaim their time, making this a must-listen for anyone feeling burned out.

Jul 28, 2025 • 41min
Girls Night #303: The Marriage Trick That Eliminates 90% of Your Arguments — with Carl Wilson
Ever wonder how happy couples actually divide up household tasks without constant arguments? In this candid conversation, Stephanie sits down with her husband Carl to reveal the ONE thing that transformed their marriage: figuring out who does what around the house.
After 11 years of marriage, they've cracked the code on avoiding resentment, eliminating daily arguments about chores, and creating a system that actually works. They share their real-life examples (including Carl's Marie Kondo folding methods vs. Stephanie's "bomb went off" approach), how they handle disagreements, and why clarity is the secret to feeling seen and appreciated.
Whether you're newlyweds, engaged, or just tired of fighting about the dishwasher, this episode gives you practical tools to create your own system that works for YOUR relationship.
What You'll Learn:
How to inventory and assign household tasks fairly
Why traditional gender roles don't have to dictate your marriage
Real examples of how Carl and Stephanie divide everything from laundry to meal planning
How to handle tasks you both hate (hint: outsourcing isn't just for the wealthy)
The importance of acknowledging and appreciating each other's contributions
Resources Mentioned:
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky: [Book Link]
Eve Rodsky's Girls Night Interview: [Episode Link]
Just Married Course: stephaniemaywilson.com/justmarried
Household Tasks Spreadsheet (available to Just Married and Becoming Mama students)
Connect with Stephanie:
Instagram: @SMayWilson
Website: stephaniemaywilson.com
Email: hello@stephaniemaywilson.com
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Jul 21, 2025 • 32min
Girls Night #302: We Need to Talk: How to have the hard conversations you've been avoiding
Have you ever rehearsed a difficult conversation perfectly in the shower but completely froze when it came time to actually have it? Maybe you're avoiding setting a boundary with a friend, dreading the "where is this relationship going?" talk, or putting off asking for help when you're overwhelmed. If you've ever lost sleep over conversations you know you need to have but keep putting off, this episode is for you.
This episode is for you if you've ever felt like everyone else got a manual for how to navigate conflict while you're just winging it, caught yourself saying "yes" when you wanted to say "no" because you didn't know how to set boundaries, or worried that speaking up about your needs would damage your relationships instead of strengthening them.
In this episode of Girls Night, Stephanie breaks down exactly how to prepare for and navigate life's most difficult conversations. You'll get word-for-word scripts, practical strategies, and the confidence to finally have those talks you've been avoiding.
What You'll Learn:
Why your Everything Era makes difficult conversations both more important and more challenging
The six-step framework for preparing for any hard conversation (so you never freeze up again)
When you need to speak up versus when to let things go (the key indicators that will save you from unnecessary conflict)
What happens when we avoid these conversations (spoiler: we end up living smaller lives)
Word-for-word scripts for three of the most common difficult conversations women face
How to anticipate pushback and respond thoughtfully instead of defensively
Why people-pleasers and highly sensitive people actually have an advantage in these conversations
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Jul 14, 2025 • 31min
Girls Night #301: The Aunt Sharon Effect: Why Family Questions Hit So Hard (and what to do about it!)
Today we're tackling something I know so many of you are dealing with as we head into summer family gathering season.
Have you ever been at a family event when someone - let's call her Aunt Sharon - starts asking those pointed questions that somehow manage to hit every single insecurity you've been trying not to think about?
You know the ones: 'So, are you seeing anyone special?' followed immediately by 'You're not getting any younger, you know.' Or maybe it's 'When are you giving me some grandchildren?' or 'Are you still doing that little blog thing?'
Cue the internal screaming, right?
Today we're diving into what I call 'The Aunt Sharon Effect' - why these well-meaning questions feel like such a gut punch, and most importantly, how to handle them with grace while protecting your own heart and mind.
We'll cover practical scripts you can actually use, mindset shifts that will change everything, and how to walk away from these conversations feeling empowered instead of deflated.
Because here's what I've learned: the way we handle these moments says so much about how confidently we're walking in our own authority.
And building that confidence? That's exactly what we're going to work on today. Let's dive in!
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Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 9min
Girls Night #300: How to Live Daily Life with your Best Friends (Even as an adult!) — with Liz Forkin Bohannon
Liz Forkin-Bohannon, an entrepreneur from Portland and community-building enthusiast, joins to discuss how to cultivate meaningful friendships as adults. She shares her journey from feeling isolated to living next to her best friends. The conversation dives into the mindset shift needed for friendship, the four pillars of lasting community, and why consistency is key before feeling connected. Liz also reveals her unique strategy of finding connections through 'losers' rather than established friend groups, offering practical tips for creating your own intentional community.

Jun 30, 2025 • 39min
Girls Night #299: How to Be Happy for Your Friends When You're Sad for Yourself
Hey friend! Welcome to Girls Night — your home as you navigate your Everything Era. I'm Stephanie May Wilson, and if you've ever had to excuse yourself to cry in a bathroom at someone else's celebration, this episode is for you.
You know the feeling, right? You're genuinely happy for your friend who just got engaged, promoted, or pregnant — but there's this other part that feels like each piece of good news for someone else somehow makes your own dreams less likely to come true. If you've ever wondered how to be happy for friends when you're struggling with jealousy of friends' success, you're absolutely not alone.
Today, I'm giving you a complete survival kit for celebrating friends' success when you're still waiting for your own good news. We'll talk about navigating wedding jealousy when you're single, baby shower jealousy when you're trying to conceive, and promotion parties when you're job searching.
But first, let me tell you about the day before my husband Carl proposed to me, when one of my good friends got engaged — and I completely broke down at an Italian restaurant. Because here's what I learned that changed everything: just because someone else got something before you doesn't mean they got it instead of you. Your story is still being written, and someone else's timeline doesn't determine yours.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 35min
Girls Night #298: Why You Keep Second-Guessing Your Best Decisions (And How to Stop)
Dive into the chaos of significant life decisions and the emotional rollercoaster that follows! Explore the common struggle of second-guessing your best choices, and discover how fear can masquerade as wisdom. Hear a personal story about facing panic and uncertainty before a big move. Learn to differentiate between genuine mistakes and the discomfort of new experiences, empowering you to trust your instincts. Embrace the journey of self-awareness to navigate life's transitions with confidence!

Jun 16, 2025 • 58min
Girls Night #297: How to Figure Out What's Next (When You're Completely Conflicted!)
Kelsey Bennett, a therapist, mom of two, and co-creator of a course for new mothers, joins her best friend to discuss their recent move to Spain. They share the emotional rollercoaster of relocating, from the excitement to the bittersweet goodbyes. The duo reflects on the importance of open communication in family decisions and the challenges of maintaining friendships during big life changes. Listeners are encouraged to embrace uncertainty and focus on taking actionable steps toward their next right decision.