Confident Collective

Latest Episodes:

39. Let's Talk Dating Red Flags Jun 22, 2021

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The Episode:

Raeann was recently hanging out with a guy and there were a few things that came up that she caught herself thinking… "Is this a red flag?" Kristina shares her thoughts on the situation and we also asked you to submit things you think would be a red flag.

What We Talk About:

Raeann + Kristina's number one red flags when it comes to dating
Calling exes "crazy"
Being a mama's boy
Not having close friends
Saturdays are for the boys
Adding you on Snapchat

38. What Raeann Has Learned After A Year Of Dating Jun 15, 2021

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The Episode:

In today' solo episode Raeann sits down to reflect on the her first year of dating. She shares the biggest lessons that she has learned and also answers your questions on dating!

What We Talk About:

Getting drunk on a first date
Dating apps
When to have sex
Following "the rules"
Rejection
How to get over first date jitters
Confidence in bed
Dating multiple people at once

37. Kristina & Steve Recap Their First 6 Months as Parents Jun 08, 2021

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In this episode, Kristina is joined by her husband Steve to recap their first 6 months as parents. They answer listener questions and discuss everything from how having a baby changed their marriage, their favorite baby products, how they manage responsibilities and so much more. They also dive into sex and intimacy after having a baby, finances and their most challenging obstacles so far.

Resources:

Instagram: @KristinaZias, @RaeannLangas, & @ConfidentCollective

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36. How to Have a Hot Girl Summer & Feel Confident in a Bikini Jun 01, 2021

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Hot Girl Summer is a mindset!! In this episode, Kristina & Raeann break down their thoughts on what it means to have a Hot Girl Summer and how to channel Hot Girl Summer Energy no matter your stage in life. They also discuss how to feel confident in a bikini no matter your size and share their favorite tips, tricks and their favorite swimwear brands.

Resources:

Instagram: @KristinaZias, @RaeannLangas, & @ConfidentCollective

Our Facebook Group

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35. A Conversation with Remi Bader on Her Viral Success, Mental Health, Dating and More May 25, 2021

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The Episode:

We are so excited for this week's episode because we have the highly requested, viral Tiktok sensation Remi Bader on the podcast! Remi rose to fame from her realistic clothing haul tiktoks and we are absolutely obsessed with her! In this episode, Remi shares her career path and how she became the social media personality she is today. She opens up about her body image and her struggle with mental health and binge eating, and her confidence journey. We chat about the body positivity movement and how body image in media has evolved from zero representation to overly positive to where it is today. We also talk about dating and relationships and how they're affected by how we perceive ourselves. Remi is relatable, hilarious and honest and we know you'll love this episode as much as we do.

We Talk About:

Career Paths
Quarantine Weight Gain
Body Positivity
Binge Eating & Diet Culture
Mental Health
Family Weight Gain Commentary
The Different Layers/Versatility of Confidence
Dating & Relationships

Resources:

Instagram: @remibader

Tiktok: @remibader

34. Mom Brain, Mental Health & Neurofeedback with Neuroscientist Dr. Divya Kakaiya May 18, 2021

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The Episode:

We're so excited to have Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist/Neurofeedback Practitioner Dr. Divya Kakaiya on the podcast to talk about Neurofeedback and the brain! She chats with us about the importance of brain health and gives us advice on best practices to keep your brain functioning at max capacity. Kristina opens up about her struggle with "mom brain" and the effect it has on her life, while Raeann questions how to use neurofeedback practices in conjunction with therapy to tackle anxiety and depression. You will learn so much from Dr. Divya Kakaiya in this episode!

33. Spilling the Tea on our Dirty Secrets & Craziest "Firsts" May 11, 2021

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The Episode:

This episode Raeann and Kristina are spilling the tea on their firsts! From first kisses to first dates, we are spilling it all completely unfiltered. You won't want to miss this!

Resources:

Instagram: @KristinaZias, @RaeannLangas, & @ConfidentCollective

Our Facebook Group

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32. Fat Shaming vs Skinny Shaming and the Evolution of the Body Positivity Movement with Charlotte Zoller May 04, 2021

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The Episode:

This week we are so excited to have Charlotte Zoller on the podcast! Charlotte is a curve model, digital strategist and writer who has her own column in Teen Vogue called "Ask A Fat Girl." We talk about "body checking," the categorization of fatness and self identification along with the problems and prejudices that those in larger bodies face both systemically and in daily life. She discusses the difference between fatphobia and fat bias and the importance of holding brands accountable as we move towards a more inclusive future. This episode is informative and super helpful in determining the individual's role in continuing the movement towards body acceptance.

Topics We Discuss:

"Fategories"
Mid-Size & Self-Identification
The Difficulties That Larger Bodied People Face
Skinny Shaming vs Fat Shaming
How Capitalism affects the Body Positivity Movement
Eurocentric Beauty Standards and Privilege
Holding Brands Accountable

Resources:

Instagram: @nearandchar

Charlotte's Article

People Charlotte Enjoys Following:

@thelanguageofyolande

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31. Feeling Secure In Your Relationship vs. Feeling Like A Crazy B*tch Apr 27, 2021

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The Episode:

In today's ep, we're chatting about attachment styles! Kristina discusses her experience being ultra-secure in her relationship and Raeann discusses her struggle with having an anxious attachment style. We discuss past relationships, trust, anxiety and cheating and how we think it affects us in current/future relationships.

Resources:

Instagram: @KristinaZias, @RaeannLangas, & @ConfidentCollective

Our Facebook Group

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30. Our 4/20 FAIL!!! Apr 20, 2021

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The Episode:

This week, we're laughing at our attempt at a special 4/20 episode (lol)! We chat about post-drinking anxiety and hangovers, and how the way we view alcohol changed in our late 20s. We also discuss maintaining independence and friendships when you're in a relationship. We're loving this new format and hope you do too!

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