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Ep. 525: Muscles and Movement's Impact on (Peri)Menopause with Dr. Stephanie Estima Sep 18, 2024

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Getting older is mind-fuck after mind-fuck, but as we approach perimenopause and menopause, we’re sick of being told that everything has to suck from now on. We don’t accept the idea that all of a sudden we can never build muscle or that our hormones will prevent us from enjoying our lives, and luckily for us, people like Dr. Stephanie Estima exist. Today Jill and Dr. Stephanie are chatting everything to do with perimenopause, women’s bodies as we age, the importance of stress reduction, and valuing ourselves as much as we value the people in our lives. We all deserve to feel happy, healthy, and sexy as we age—Dr. Stephanie is on a mission to lead us there.

A 30,000ft view of Dr. Stephanie’s online biz journey [1:34]

Men’s bodies and women’s bodies have different needs [5:09]

Muscle and your metabolism [10:28]

From skinny to strong [16:15]

Is it possible to build muscle after 40? [20:06]

How movement affects your brain [23:22]

Dealing with insulin resistance [27:49]

Lowering stress seems so un-sexy [30:22]

Your are as important as the rest of your family [34:43]

Protecting ourselves from the stress of life [37:39]

The bell-shaped curve of walking + sleep [41:18]

What is the Betty Body? [46:32]

Drugs in conjunction with lifestyle change [49:37]

Podcasts with Dr. Stephanie [53:12]

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@dr.stephanie.estima

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Ep. 524: The Pitfalls of People-Pleasing Sep 13, 2024

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Lately, Danny has been taking more girls’ trips in an effort to maintain some individuality outside of her relationship. We love our partners, and we love nurturing them, but when your sole sense of self is tied to your partner and their needs, your own sense of self and your needs start getting ignored, and before you know it, resentment starts growing. We were raised to be people pleasers, and while we’re so great at making others happy, it’s a lot harder to bring that same level of care to ourselves. Ultimately, the only person in charge of how you feel is *you* and if you’re starting to resent your partner, family, friends, coworkers, or really anyone in your life, it’s up to you to make a change and learn to prioritize the things you need before you worry about everyone else.

Instagram is listening to us [3:11]

Some misconceptions around infidelity [5:02]

Traveling with your girlfriends [8:16]

Having a life outside of your partner [13:41]

Resentment builds when you have to control everything [16:23]

You can’t see the forest through the trees [21:27]

If you’re upset, it’s up to you to make a change [23:45]

You can’t manage everyone’s feelings [27:08]

Why are you saying “yes” all the time? [29:55]

Cultural impact [33:35]

Checking in on your actual wants and needs [36:51]

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Ep. 523: An Epidemic of Dishonesty in the Online Space Sep 11, 2024

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We all know social media is full of smoke & mirrors but, like clockwork, we’re seeing a new disturbing trend: influencers sharing their “mindset transformations” without being upfront about how they’re actually transforming—with the help of weight loss drugs and other procedures. Bestie, you know we’re all for doing whatever makes you feel confident, no questions asked and no judgement, but the rules are different when you’re selling a transformation you got through other means. Maybe honesty doesn’t make you as much money online, but we’re gonna keep doing it our way.

Subliminal messaging without truth [1:56]

Weight loss drugs disguised as therapy [4:24]

Which change came first? [7:08]

Take everything you see with a grain of salt [10:32]

Anything can be bought [13:01]

What do the vanity metrics even get you? [15:24]

Attention is not a ticket to success [18:34]

The power in honesty (especially in personal brands) [20:29]

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Ep. 522: 4 Tools To Overcome Impostor Syndrome Sep 06, 2024

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Trying something new is scary enough, but even more so when you’re trying something new. Impostor syndrome happens to all of us, and that’s okay! But Bestie, what we never want is for impostor syndrome to prevent you from taking action and living the life you dream of. Today Jill is sharing 4 tools you can use to help overcome impostor syndrome.

Trying something new in front of public eyes [1:42]

Everyone starts as a beginner [5:36]

The only way to get better is to start [7:51]

Make it ’til you make it [8:37]

There’s no way around getting more reps [11:54]

Borrow your confidence from somewhere else [16:14]

One step at a time [20:49]

The secret benefit to being a beginner [22:51]

You can’t know unless you try [25:57]

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Ep. 521: The Power of a Daily Meditation Practice Sep 04, 2024

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Look, Bestie, we never want to say we’re better than you. Buuuuuuut Danny’s been meditating every single day for a month, so…. Kidding, of course, but these last 30+ days have been life changing for her. What started out as a years-long unfulfilled promise turned into curiosity, which turned into a real, daily practice that feels like the kind of peace you get while taking a Valium. No kidding. If you’ve ever been curious about meditating, let this be your time to start.

Starting a meditation journey [0:58]

One “woo” out of two [2:56]

Testing out a new meditation app [6:11]

A natural valium [8:26]

Getting out of your head daily [12:05]

Becoming a more kind, loving person to yourself [13:39]

The power in consistency [15:29]

Does this shit work? [18:00]

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Ep. 520: Business Advice For Our Besties Aug 30, 2024

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We’ve been entrepreneurs for a while now, and we’ve learned quite a few lessons. The highs are high, the lows are low, but through it all, we’ve pivoted and learned everything we could, and as a result, we’ve become better people. When it comes to business (and life) it all boils down to taking action in the face of paralysis and realizing that you can handle any problem that comes your way—as long as you truly believe you can.

There’s always something new to learn [1:30]

Sell before you build [3:30]

Act like you don’t need the sale [7:26]

Iterate as you go [11:12]

You can view this as a pain, or you can view this as a puzzle [14:45]

Focus on what you’re good at, and delegate the rest [19:51]

Pressure is a privilege [23:25]

Tools to get you through the hard times [29:00]

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Ep. 519: Is "Fake" Beauty In? Aug 28, 2024

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With the rise in popularity of beauty influencers and reality shows like Love Island, there seems to be a new standard of beauty, and it requires a lot of effort (and frankly, money). Lash extensions, hair extensions, botox, fillers, and a full-face of makeup daily is becoming increasingly popular… but are men even into it? Do we have to get work done in order to look acceptable? And is this what will be beautiful forever, or is there any hope that the pendulum will swing the other way? Look, we’re no strangers to getting some work done here and there, but we don’t want to look entirely plastic—at least, not yet.

Danny-J’s documentary [2:06]

Why is “fake” beauty in right now? [6:56]

Men have no idea what is and isn’t natural [9:31]

“Fake” beauty comes in a range [12:56]

Is the pendulum swinging? [15:10]

Your environment makes an impact [17:38]

Let’s all do the things that make us feel confident [20:03]

Societal pressures we all face [21:36]

Subtlety and simplicity go a long way [25:09]

What makes you feel comfortable and confident? [27:09]

Doing too much can age you [28:57]

Transparency is becoming more common [30:35]

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Ep. 518: Our Changing Relationship to Drinking Aug 23, 2024

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In the aftermath of our divorces, we turned to alcohol maybe a little more than we’re proud of. But hey, you gotta do what you gotta do, and sometimes that means not always having the healthiest coping mechanisms. But since then, we’ve stopped going out at much, met our significant others, and developed new goals around longevity, so our drinking habits have changed. We have new boundaries around alcohol and we’re far more aware of the things that trigger us to drink. It wasn’t an overnight change, but rather, baby-steps taken over a few years, and now our relationship to alcohol is moderate and healthy. We’re thankful to wine for being there when we needed it, and now we can drink it in a way that we feel proud of.

A near 2-year sobriety journey [2:38]

Addictions vs. habits [5:35]

A changing relationship with alcohol [7:28]

The all-or-nothing mentality [13:06]

Setting boundaries around drinking [15:12]

Creating new routines [19:46]

Knowing your triggers and re-directing [21:49]

You can take baby steps [24:14]

Have some self-compassion [25:45]

A journey, not an identity [28:25]

You have to do what you have to do to survive [30:54]

Outgrowing certain phases of our lives [35:25]

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Ep. 517: The Practice of Asking For Help Aug 21, 2024

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Some people find doing everything on their own to be difficult, but for us, it’s asking for help that ends up being the harder task. Asking for help can feel like admitting to failure, not being good enough, or opening ourselves up for judgement and it feels safer to struggle alone than to admit we need assistance. But when we think about it, we LOVE to help the people we love, so maybe it’s true that people love to help us, too. It’s like the old proverb says, “If you want to go far, go together.” So lately, we’re trying out what it’s like to ask for help when we need it, and we hope you try it too, Bestie.

The mental hurdle of asking for help [3:47]

Battling our own egos [6:46]

The fear of “keeping score” [8:17]

The fear of being perceived differently [9:42]

Knowing the right people to trust [12:42]

Acknowledging the wins and the losses [16:35]

Feeling insecure about certain aspects of your life [17:04]

People love helping [20:27]

Start with baby steps [22:02]

Practice receiving [24:34]

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Ep. 516: Thinking Of Starting A Side Hustle? Aug 16, 2024

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We’re really passionate about women making money for themselves. Obviously in an ideal world, women in partnerships don’t have to worry about being the primary financial provider if that’s not what they want to do, but having a way to financially support ourselves during our unexpected divorces was pivotal for us, and we want every women to have the option to take care of herself if she ever needs to. So if you’ve been thinking about starting an online side-hustle, for whatever reason, Jill is sharing some of her best tips for getting started.

Providing for yourself in difficult times [1:52]

Anyone can start a business [4:03]

What problem can you solve? [6:53]

Catalogue your skills and experiences [9:23]

Reverse engineering your own journey [13:29]

Beta test your business [15:46]

Start by giving value [18:46]

Who is your ideal client? [20:06]

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