The Everygirl Podcast

#342: This week, we’re bringing back one of our favorite conversations from February 2024 with writer, content creator, and author Eli Rallo. Known for her refreshingly candid takes on dating, relationships, sex, and self-worth, Eli joined Josie following the release of her first book, I Didn’t Know I Needed This. Josie and Eli get into the dating advice that actually matters: why rejection can be a gift, how to stop putting so much pressure on finding “the one,” and why building a life you genuinely love might be the best thing you can do for your love life. Eli also shares how to flirt without overthinking it, the mindset shift that makes first dates way less intimidating, how to recognize when a relationship isn’t right for you, and why you have to be willing to break your own heart sometimes. Plus, the “F me sweater,” why a first date can really only end in a second date or a good story, and the relationship advice that still hits just as hard today. Whether you’re single, dating, in a LTR or simply working on your relationship with yourself, this episode is full of reminders you probably didn’t know you needed.For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#340: When should you actually start thinking about your fertility? What does your AMH really tell you? Does being healthy mean you have good egg quality? And what actually happens when you freeze your eggs? Josie sits down with Dr. Michelle Kappy of Spring Fertility to break down the questions so many women are secretly Googling, from what happens at your first fertility appointment to what egg freezing really looks and feels like. Dr. Kappy explains which fertility tests are actually useful (and what they can’t tell you), how age, birth control, PCOS, and endometriosis can factor into fertility, and the biggest misconceptions about egg freezing. Every woman deserves the chance to sit down with a compassionate fertility expert, ask every question on her mind, and actually understand her body and her options. Consider this episode that conversation.You’ll learn:When to start thinking about your fertility (even if kids are years away)What AMH can (and cannot) tell you about your fertilityHow age, PCOS, endometriosis, and birth control factor into the conversationWhat happens to your body and your eggs during an egg-freezing cycleHow long egg freezing takes and what the injections and retrieval actually feel likeWhether fertility medications affect your hormones long-termThe biggest myths about egg quality, fertility, and egg freezingWhy you might consider freezing eggs or embryos even if you want to start trying for a baby relatively soonUse THEEVERYGIRLSPRING for $150 off a consult if used by December 31, 2027!This episode is brought to you by Spring Fertility. While they sponsor this conversation, all opinions are our own.For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#338: We spend our entire lives talking to other people, but no one ever teaches us how to actually be good at it. And according to today's guest, conversation isn’t something you’re either naturally good or bad at. It’s a skill you can learn. Dr. Alison Wood Brooks is a Harvard Business School professor and MasterClass instructor, behavioral scientist, and author of TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. After more than 15 years studying the science of conversation, she knows the tiny shifts that can make people feel more connected to you, help you navigate awkward or difficult interactions, and ultimately build better relationships. Alison break down what actually makes someone a great conversationalist and the common habits that may be preventing us from connecting as deeply as we want to, and why becoming a better conversationalist can impact so much more than your social life, from your career to your relationships to how fulfilled you feel.You’ll learn:The simple question that can instantly deepen almost any conversationWhat to do when you hit an awkward silenceThe question format that creates better conversations than “why” questionsHow to make networking feel less transactionalThe common “boomerasking” mistake that you're probably makingHow to deal with people who never ask questions about youHow to navigate disagreements without becoming defensive or trying to “win”The 30-second prep trick that can make you better at networking, dates, meetings, and social eventsHow to network and advocate for yourself at work without feeling like you’re constantly pitching yourselfWhy better conversations may be one of the keys to feeling less lonely and more connectedMasterClass — The Conversation Advantage — Alison’s class on becoming a better conversationalist.For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#336: The world is changing faster than ever: AI is reshaping industries, careers are pivoting overnight, and the rules we were taught about success don’t seem to apply anymore. Today, Josie is joined by Liz Tran, executive coach to some of the most powerful founders and CEOs in the world, and author of AQ: The Agility Quotient. Liz breaks down the new trait that actually makes the biggest difference between who will thrive and succeed, and who will fall apart.You'll learn:Why success today has nothing to do with having the “perfect” experience or knowledgeThe #1 trait of the most successful people, and why it makes a bigger difference now more than everHow to deal with uncertainty and changeThe psychological gap between people who adapt vs. avoidThe 4 archetypes (you’ll immediately recognize yourself in one)How to build confidence in chaos instead of waiting for stabilityWhy discomfort might actually be proof you’re on the right pathFor Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#334: What if the qualities women have been taught to fear most—being too loud, too ambitious, too opinionated, too independent, too much—are actually where our power lives? In October’s curriculum episode, Josie explores the fascinating archetype of the witch and what it reveals about the ways women have been conditioned to seek approval, fear aging and rejection, distrust their intuition, and make themselves smaller. She shares five habits to reclaim your power, from questioning the fears you’ve inherited to strengthening your intuition. Plus, Josie assigns October’s homework: the “Good Girl Detox,” a month-long challenge to stop unnecessary apologies, quit over-explaining, interrogate your “shoulds,” and practice choosing yourself. Consider this your October reminder that being a good person and being a “good girl” are two very different things.You’ll learn:Why the witch became such a powerful cultural warning—and what she can teach us about female autonomyThe difference between being kind and making yourself likableHow to reclaim the qualities you’ve been told are “too much”How to recognize when fear is masquerading as a preferenceWhy self-trust isn’t about always making the right decisionThe five rules of Josie’s “Good Girl Detox” to practice throughout OctoberThis episode is brought to you by OSEAHead to OSEAMalibu.com and use code "THEEVERYGIRL" for 10% off your order.This episode is also brought to you by OneSkin.Get 15% off OneSkin with the code EVERYGIRL at oneskin.co/EVERYGIRLFor Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#332: Serena Kerrigan built an entire brand around confidence. But after realizing that the larger-than-life “Serena F*cking Kerrigan"'s persona was also a way to protect herself, Serena is now redefining what confidence actually looks like. Serena joins Josie for an unfiltered conversation about modern dating, self-worth, and how to shift your focus from getting someone to choose you to learning how to choose for yourself. She explains why a crush might just be a lack of information, how fear of being “too much” shapes the way we show up in our careers and relationships, and how to tell the difference between settling and simply letting go of the superficial checklist. This conversation goes far beyond dating, Serena gets vulnerable about the insecurities underneath her famous confidence, what her healthy relationship taught her about herself, and why becoming more confident has actually meant becoming softer. Plus, she and Josie talk career audacity, getting comfortable with rejection, why women need to ask for what they want, and Serena’s philosophy that something is only “cringe” until it works.You’ll learn:How Serena's definition of confidence has changedWhat a healthy relationship actually feels likeWhy Serena believes “a crush is just a lack of information”How to stop choosing people who aren’t choosing youSerena’s rules for first dates, pursuit, situationships, and knowing when to move onHow to know whether you’re settling or simply dating a real human being with flawsWhy we should all stop trying to perform as the “cool girl”The career mindset that helped Serena turn bold asks, rejection, and “cringe” ideas into major opportunitiesSerena's new book, Let’s F*cking Date, is available now!Give your skincare routine a glow-up with BON CHARGE’s Red Light Face MaskShop now and use code "EVERYGIRLPOD" at checkout for 15% off.For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#330: Ready to be "that girl" financially? Tori Dunlap—bestselling author, financial feminist icon, and founder of Her First $100K—is back on the podcast, and she’s holding nothing back. Tori shares exactly what she’d do right now if she wanted to level up her finances: We talk the money moves every woman should be making, the financial “rules” you need to break, and the mindset shifts that will make you truly unstoppable. Tori also opens up about the guilt and pressure of being a financially independent woman in a world that still tells women to stay small—and why she believes it’s your obligation to get rich (not to hoard money, but to heal, to give, and to help change the system for everyone else). Whether you want to grow your income, build an emergency fund, reach your money goals by the end of 2026, or just feel more empowered in your everyday life, this episode is the financial wellness pep talk you didn’t know you needed.This episode is brought to you by OneSkin.Get 15% off OneSkin with the code EVERYGIRL at oneskin.co/EVERYGIRLFor Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#328: What if you didn’t wait until January to become the person you want to be? With less than four months left in 2026, Josie is sharing the five rules she would follow to make the rest of the year so transformative that she enters 2027 on a completely different trajectory. And no, this isn’t another list of morning routines, wellness habits, or things to add to your already-full to-do list. Josie breaks down how getting painfully specific about your identity can change your everyday decisions, why she’s giving herself 90 days of “delusional commitment,” and the uncomfortable calendar audit that reveals what you’re actually prioritizing. She also shares how to identify the hidden “leaks” keeping you stuck in old patterns and how to recognize the areas of your life you’ve unknowingly turned into a waiting room. If you’re ready to stop waiting for a new year to create a new beginning, this episode is your roadmap for making the rest of 2026 count.You’ll learn:Why a specific identity can be more powerful than setting another goal (and how to create yours)How to use 90 days of “delusional commitment” to make massive progress on any goalThe calendar audit that reveals whether your priorities actually match the life you say you wantHow to identify the “leaks” quietly costing you time, energy, money, and confidenceThe “waiting room” exercise to uncover where you’ve been postponing your life until you reach a future milestoneHow to take your future seriously without treating your present like something to get throughFor Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#326: Protein is everywhere. But do we actually need to be thinking about protein this much? And how can we fit in the protein we need to be our healthiest, without thinking so much about it? Josie breaks down why protein matters for everything from maintaining muscle to supporting blood sugar, metabolism, and normal hormone function, while making the case that wellness culture may have taken the protein obsession a little too far. Instead of tracking macros or completely overhauling your diet, Josie shares the lazy-girl hacks she personally uses to make eating enough protein feel almost effortless. Think of this as your guide to eating more protein without making nutrition another full-time job.You’ll learn:The simple “protein anchor” trick Josie uses instead of counting gramsHow to create a personal roster of go-to protein sources you actually enjoyEasy ways to sneak more protein into meals you’re already eatingJosie’s favorite protein staples and lazy-girl food swapsHow to identify your personal “protein blind spot”Why “high-protein” doesn’t automatically mean healthyHow to stop obsessing over nutrition and make eating well feel intuitiveThis episode is brought to you by Tatcha. Shop The Silk Cream at Tatcha.com and use code "EVERYGIRL" for 15% off, through October 31st.For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.