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Ep. 515: Having Access To Your Partner's Phone Password Aug 14, 2024

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Would you break up with your partner if they didn’t allow you access to their cell phone? It certainly seems like a weird dealbreaker to have, but after going through infidelity at the hands of our exes, we can empathize. Private cell phones (and computers for that matter) are causing new problems that weren’t possible before, and while everyone deserves to have privacy, some motherfuckers out there are acting sneaky. Ultimately, it’s up to you and your partner, and what kind of privacy you feel is necessary in your relationship.

Is hiding your phone password a red flag? [2:41]

Phone access after experiencing infidelity [4:26]

Laptop access [5:55]

A bizarre deal-breaker [8:30]

Having access vs. utilizing your access [10:32]

When an ex reaches out to you [14:04]

The difference between privacy and being sneaky [17:47]

Trauma and hyper-vigilance after infidelity [19:52]

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Ep. 514: Being "Realistic" About Our Dreams Aug 09, 2024

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We consider ourselves dreamers and big believers in what’s possible, but we do believe in the utility of being “realistic.” At least, being realistic about what you’re willing to do, and realistic about the timeline you want to achieve things in. Every human achievement seemed impossible at one point, and to realize them, it took people who were bold enough to think of them and resilient enough to keep trying, even when things were difficult. It’s never a bad idea to be realistic with your goals, but don’t forget to dream big, too.

Being “realistic” about your dreams [1:32]

Vision without action [2:35]

All breakthroughs felt impossible at one point [6:04]

Managing your expectations of outcomes [7:34]

Anything is possible if you remove the timeline [12:00]

Making a plan to realize your dreams [13:33]

Setting process-related goals [15:24]

Building confidence through momentum [17:49]

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Ep. 513: Catching Up on Our Personal Lives Aug 07, 2024

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It’s been a while since we recorded a personal episode of this podcast and we felt like it might be time to catch you up to date on what we’ve been doing, Bestie. The world is just as chaotic as ever, meanwhile we’ve been sick, vacationing, and grieving. You know, all the usual stuff. We promise not to be so distant and keep you more in the loop next time—or maybe we won’t. We haven’t decided yet.

Living in a season-finale of Scandal [1:33]

How people make their political decisions [3:52]

A universe where an assassination succeeds [7:19]

10 days in Hawaii [9:28]

The possibility of a proposal [13:00]

A partner who is “smaller” than you [15:12]

Making peace with your partner’s changing body [23:08]

Removing a deceased loved one’s personal items [25:37]

The sentimentality of places [34:31]

A shared experience in grief [35:35]

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Ep. 512: 5 Must-Do Bucket List Items For the Newly Divorced Aug 02, 2024

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When we started this podcast, we were somewhat newly divorced and trying to navigate the world on our own for the first time in a long time. We weren’t sure how to be alone, but we had to. Maybe you can relate—when is the last time you did something all by yourself? Today, Jill shares a 5-item bucket-list for you to try out if you’re newly divorced, or even if you just want to grow as an individual and rebuild some self-esteem.

Building self-trust by doing things alone [1:16]

The stigma around divorce and women [5:53]

Vacation by yourself and embrace the discomfort [7:14]

Go on dates with someone who isn’t your type [8:31]

Join a class where you won’t know anyone [11:08]

Try a new style [13:30]

Go to a conference or retreat [17:56]

Tell your story [19:47]

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Ep. 511: The Side Hustle You Didn't Know You Needed Jul 31, 2024

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There’s a new kind of side hustle you can do from almost anywhere: user generated content. After Danny saw a friend making thousands a month for seemingly little output, she had to do some investigation. For the past few months, she’s been dabbling with UGC so she can give you to lowdown on the the truths, the lies, and what’s possible if you decide to try it for yourself.

What is UGC? [1:11]

Exploring the idea of UGC [2:06]

Danny’s first creation experiences [4:11]

How much money is it possible to make? [6:10]

The downsides and scammy side to UGC [7:51]

Making money from content you made at home [11:00]

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Ep. 510: Minerals, Metabolism, and Mindset with Tina Haupert of Carrots N Cake Jul 26, 2024

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There’s so much more to being healthy than just being “thin” and the closer we get to perimenopause and menopause, the more we realize that. Today Jill is chatting with Tina Haupert of Carrots N Cake about minerals, metabolism, mindset, and how important they are to maintaining our health. We always hear about macronutrients, but no one seems to care about micronutrients and the effect that a lack of minerals has on our energy levels and metabolism. Sometimes we can get so focused on being the smallest version of ourselves that we forget that our bodies need nourishment in order to function. We don’t know about you, but we care far more about feeling good lately, but when you feel good, looking good isn’t far behind.

Taking action over the span of 16 years [1:30]

Starting her career as a blogger [4:00]

Getting in control of her own health journey [6:48]

Tests to have a deeper understanding of our bodies [12:11]

How stress affects everything [15:43]

Shifting into a low-stress mindset [20:51]

The magic in micronutrients [24:17]

Symptoms of mineral deficiency [28:25]

What foods should we be eating for minerals? [31:07]

Getting back in tune with your body [34:18]

Finding out what your body needs [39:23]

Working through dieting PTSD [41:58]

Taking one step back to take two steps forward [48:09]

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Ep. 509: Knowing How Much Money is "Enough" Jul 24, 2024

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We’re the kind of women who love to work and yes, we love to make money. There’s so much moralizing about money and whether having it makes someone good or bad, but to us, money is just a tool. So how do we know when we’ve made “enough” of it? American culture is so focused on always striving for more, and while that’s not necessarily a bad thing, at a certain point money stops helping us live the life we want, and isn’t that what really matters? We call this The Best Life podcast for a reason. Money is definitely an aspect of our Best Lives, but it’s not the whole picture.

What is “enough”? [2:21]

Starting with the end in mind [3:02]

Ask yourself why you want the things you want [6:48]

Reaching your highest potential [10:09]

More money doesn’t make you happier [13:39]

Money is a metric, but it’s not the only one [17:19]

Even if you had everything you wanted… then what? [18:18]

Morality around women and money [20:05]

If you have privilege, why not use it? [24:14]

More money won’t make you shallow (all the time) [26:20]

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Ep. 508: A Partner's Permission to Change Your Looks Jul 19, 2024

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We’re independent women and we don’t need men to validate us—but we do still care what our partners think. But there’s definitely a balance that needs to be struck between changing your appearance whenever you want and asking your partner for permission to change. We want to be attracted to them, and for them to be attracted to us, so it’s not a bad idea to check in before you go cutting off all your hair or getting a boob job. But at the end of the day, it is your body, and you should be able to look how you want, no permission necessary. The only permission you should care about is ours, and we say go for it, Bestie.

Asking permission before changing your looks [4:44]

Caring about your partner’s preferences [6:07]

Hair loss fucks with your self-esteem [10:41]

Making drastic changes without consulting your partner [13:19]

Changes behind your partner’s back [15:48]

Is your partner being controlling or is it normal? [17:33]

What if your partner changed their looks? [19:55]

The things we’re attracted to change over time [22:58]

Piercings we hate [25:43]

At the end of the day, do whatever you want [29:47]

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Ep. 507: Is There An Age Limit to Starting an Online Business? Jul 17, 2024

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Are you too old to start an online business? The short answer is yes. The long answer is of course not! Look, we don’t know about you, but we don’t want to take a 20-year-old’s advice about anything. The older we get, the less we care about impressing the younger generations or about looking like we once did. Now, we see bad-ass women in their 50’s, 60’s, and beyond and we want to be like them! There will always be someone looking for help from a person like you. The question is whether or not you’re brave enough to be ready for them.

Can you start at any age? [1:11]

Age grants credibility [3:32]

Make room for excellence [7:01]

Why are you trying to impress a 20 year old? [10:35]

Check your relationship to attention [13:51]

Age is just a number [16:31]

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Ep. 506: Why Am I Not "Over It" Yet? Jul 12, 2024

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Shitty things happen in life, and don’t we know it. And we all know that healing isn’t linear, but haven’t you ever though to yourself, “Why aren’t I over this yet?” Emotional wounds cut deep, and they’re often compounded childhood wounds, which just means that it’ll take longer to “heal” than you might expect—or want. But Bestie, you’ve been through some hard shit. Us, too. And that’s something we should be proud of.

Why am I not over it yet? [2:55]

Giving grace to yourself after loss [5:24]

Deep-rooted emotional wounds [8:09]

It takes a long as it takes (until you deal with it) [12:50]

Some patterns need to be rewired [14:13]

Give yourself credit for what you survived [18:16]

Old shit will still come up [20:12]

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