Girls Night with Stephanie May Wilson

Whitney Haldeman, a luxury travel advisor, shares tips on making travel dreams a reality regardless of budget or companions. She discusses empowerment through travel, personal growth, and the value of group travel for women. The episode explores embracing individuality in travel choices and celebrates friendship and adventure with matching best friend shirts.

The podcast delves into women's historical lack of autonomy, the 'mom default' burden, and the need for societal changes. Guests share career journeys, journalistic mishaps, and the importance of therapy. They discuss overcoming fears, redefining gender roles, and challenges faced by working mothers. The episode emphasizes the unequal treatment of mothers and fathers in the workplace and celebrates friendship and adventure with the Girls Night gift shop.

Steph and Carl dive into marriage, dating, and pursuing dreams in a lively Q&A session. They share insights on their 10-year marriage journey, moving to Spain, handling family dynamics, communication in relationships, and personal growth. The discussion highlights the importance of mutual support, setting boundaries, and nurturing oneself while embracing new adventures.

Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night!I’m so excited about today’s episode. Today we’re talking about how to become an informed voter and avoid misinformation on the internet.I’m excited about this episode because if you’re anything like me, you feel the weight of the political tension happening in our world right now – especially as we’re inching closer to election time! Your social media feeds are filled with everyone and their mom’s opinions on leaders and policies and, before you know it, you’re feeling angry, frustrated, and confused. And, on top of all of that, you’re wondering if your vote will actually make a difference or if it will just get lost in a giant pool of people. Friends, if you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone and I cannot wait to introduce you to today’s guest! Our guest for today’s episode is my new friend and go-to politics guru, Sharon McMahon. Sharon is on a mission to curate facts, fun, and inspiration by educating Americans on democracy, politics, and history. After years of serving as a high school government and law teacher, Sharon took her passion for education to social media to combat political misinformation with non-partisan facts. In this episode she’s helping us figure out which news sources are helpful and which ones might be unhelpful, why our votes matter, how to manage our mental health during elections, and how to set boundaries with family members around political conversations (and avoid arguments). Friends, I love this episode because it’s a (actually fun) conversation about politics (for the girl who hates politics! 🤣).No matter what political party you align with, this episode will help you find out what’s most important to you so that you can make an informed decision this November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night!I am so excited for what we have going on this week. Put on your coziest sweatpants and listen in, because today we’re talking all about boobs! I’m excited about this episode, because, if you're anything like me, you haven’t spent a ton of time learning about your breast health. Sure, you know the basics and they’re a part of who you are, but you also have some questions that maybe you’ve been too embarrassed or uncomfortable to ask. Questions like “Is it normal to experience pain in xyz scenario?”, “Should I be doing a self breast exam and how often,?” or “How do I control my boob sweat?”. Also — as we go through life, are there things we’re supposed to know about our boobs? Ways we’re supposed to take care of them? I wasn’t aware of any for so long, and I always worried that I was missing something.If you can relate to any of those things, I’m so glad you get to hear this conversation!Our guest for today’s show is Dr. Gillian Goddard. Gillian is an endocrinologist in private practice in New York City and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. I first discovered her work after reading an article she collaborated on with Emily Oster from Parent Data called An Owner's Manual for Breasts. The research was so helpful and informative, so I knew we needed to have her on! This episode is especially close to my heart right now, because I had a bit of a health scare last week. I had my second ever mammogram, and thought it would be a simple check-up. But it turns out, they needed to go in to take another look, and then I actually ended up having to get a biopsy! Thankfully, I’m totally fine. The spot was benign. But that experience has me more resolved than ever to talk about things on the show that are just not talked about enough.Our bodies are incredible — and they’re also kinda complicated sometimes — but thankfully, we don’t have to figure ANY of this out alone. Let’s dive into the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expert Eve Rodsky, author of 'Fair Play,' discusses gender division in home tasks, 'She-Fault,' imbalance solutions for equal partnership, and valuing care work for harmony in relationships. Insights into therapy benefits, invisible relationship work, and promoting Dadville podcast for fatherhood humor and encouragement.

Kimberly Stuart, a writer and podcaster known for her book "Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit)," discusses the importance of letting go of perfectionism in one's Christian faith. She shares personal anecdotes that balance humor with deep insights, emphasizing grace over performance. The conversation touches on the pressures of being a 'perfect' Christian and the need for genuine connections. Kim's warm and relatable perspective reminds listeners that embracing grace can transform their faith journey and foster authentic relationships.

Female friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson discusses navigating friendship conflict and finding forever friends in a conversation about setting boundaries, friend types, and the science of women's connections.

Guest expert Ruth Chou Simons discusses embracing waiting seasons in life, staying present, and finding growth in challenging situations. She shares insights on her latest book 'Now and Not Yet' and emphasizes the importance of trusting God's plan, utilizing therapy for personal development, and embracing purpose and gifts.

Dr. Alison Cook, a psychologist specialized in emotional wellness, discusses navigating big emotions and self-compassion. She shares strategies on 'naming, taming, and transforming' thoughts. The episode explores emotional complexity, therapy, discernment, and rewiring the brain for healthy emotional responses.