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Girl! Can You Talk?
Christy and Ana
128 episodes
3 weeks ago
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! The holidays can be beautiful… and exhausting—sometimes at the exact same time. In this episode, we’re not just helping you get through the final stretch of the year—we’re showing you how to protect your energy, honor your limits, and carry real momentum into the new year without burnout, guilt, or pressure. We check in honestly about how we’re really feeling mid-December—what’s lighting us up and what’s quietly draining us. Fr...
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Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! The holidays can be beautiful… and exhausting—sometimes at the exact same time. In this episode, we’re not just helping you get through the final stretch of the year—we’re showing you how to protect your energy, honor your limits, and carry real momentum into the new year without burnout, guilt, or pressure. We check in honestly about how we’re really feeling mid-December—what’s lighting us up and what’s quietly draining us. Fr...
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Self-Improvement,
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Mental Health
Episodes (20/128)
Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 110 — Surviving, Thriving, and Intentionally Creating Holiday Magic & New Year Momentum
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! The holidays can be beautiful… and exhausting—sometimes at the exact same time. In this episode, we’re not just helping you get through the final stretch of the year—we’re showing you how to protect your energy, honor your limits, and carry real momentum into the new year without burnout, guilt, or pressure. We check in honestly about how we’re really feeling mid-December—what’s lighting us up and what’s quietly draining us. Fr...
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3 weeks ago
43 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 109 Social Media Made Me Buy It: Our Best Finds, Worst Fails & the Scams We Never Saw Coming
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Ever wake up to a confirmation email and instantly regret whatever your nighttime shopping self was up to? Yeah… late-night us is out here making purchases we absolutely did not need to “buy now.” 🛍️ In this episode, we’re disclosing the wild west of social-media shopping — and every other place ads ambush us, especially our browsers — where the algorithm knows our insecurities, our hobbies, and our late-night cravings a little...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 108 Food Freedom in Midlife: Say Yes to What Fuels You with Chef Mareya
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! We are honored to sit down with Chef Mareya Ibrahim for a second visit (See Episode 36 after this episode) to explore what food freedom really looks like in midlife—and why now is the perfect time to say yes to the things that fuel you. We talk about bringing pleasure back to eating, letting go of guilt, and learning to nourish ourselves in a way that feels aligned, grounded, and genuinely satisfying. Chef Mareya shares her per...
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1 month ago
56 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 107 Our Midlife Holiday Gift Guide: Luxe, Useful, and Totally Worth It
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! 🎁 It’s officially that time of year — the season of giving, receiving, and (let’s be honest) treating ourselves because we’ve earned it. In this episode, we’re sharing our midlife-approved, grown-woman gift guide filled with cozy luxuries, beauty glow-ups, clean-living upgrades, and a few experiences that feel way more special than another random candle set. We’re talking wellness, intentional home swaps, chic comfort everythin...
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1 month ago
33 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep 106 When Joy Fades in Midlife: The Science of Anhedonia and How to Get Your Spark Back
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Ever feel like your joy has quietly… dimmed ▶️ In this conversation, we dive into a topic so many women whisper about but rarely name—that unsettling sense of emotional numbness or the fading of joy that can sneak up in midlife and menopause. ⭐️ We unpack what it actually is, what might be happening beneath the surface, and we explore the scientific reasons joy can feel muted in midlife—why anhedonia shows up, what may be...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 105 It’s Never Too Late: Quiet Your Inner Critic with Petra Kolber
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! 💫 If your inner critic has been running the show, today—we’re handing you the mic. Petra Kolber—author, DJ, coach, and walking permission slip—is proof that it’s never too late to remix your life. At 55 she learned to DJ. At 58 she solo-traveled Europe. At 62? She’s still saying yes to what’s next. We dive into the fears that keep midlife women playing small—imposter syndrome, perfectionism, procrastination—and how to flip them...
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1 month ago
58 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 104 Do UTIs Get Worse With Age? The Myths, Stats, and Hidden Gems
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Do women become more at risk for UTIs as we age? In this episode, we turn midlife UTIs upside down and inside out. The myths. The jaw-dropping stats. The hidden solutions we wish we’d known years ago. All from our stubborn, painful, 52-year-old battles—and the science that left us stunned, relieved, and finally in control. 💫 We’re answering: Why does menopause turn your bladder into a bacteria magnet?Does cranberry actually hel...
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2 months ago
31 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 103 The Truth About Midlife Libido: Dr. Betsy Greenleaf on Why It Happens and How to Fix It
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! ***Hormones, Stress & What’s Really Behind That Missing Spark Tired all the time? Feeling stressed? Zero sex drive? Wondering if it’s just hormones—or if you’ve lost that spark for good? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to just “deal with it.” We are going there with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf — our go-to sexpert and triple board-certified women’s health expert — to get real about what’s going on when sex drive dips in midlife....
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2 months ago
55 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 102 The Wellness Pendulum: Fitness Trends, Gadgets & Finding Sanity in the Noise. PT 2
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Oh, the pendulum… Remember when wellness just meant going for a walk, eating a few vegetables, and calling it a day? Now it’s cold plunges, recovery scores, protein targets, and gadgets tracking every step, sip, and heartbeat. Somewhere along the way, being “healthy” got really complicated. 👉🏼 In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on how fitness and wellness have evolved — and sometimes spun out of control — fro...
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2 months ago
45 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 101 The Wellness Pendulum: Are Food & Diet Trends Helping or Hurting Us? PT 1
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! We’ve tried it all — kale smoothies, fasting windows, cauliflower everything — and somehow, we’re still confused (and maybe a little hungry). In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the wellness pendulum — how food and diet trends keep swinging from one extreme to another, and why it’s so easy to get caught in the middle. 🍖 From vegetarian to carnivore, fasting to “always eat breakfast,” from the rise of clean eating...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
100th Episode: Celebrating BIG with Midlife Advice from Our Top Female Guests
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Can you believe it? 100 episodes of Girl! Can You Talk?! Podcast 🎉 To celebrate, we’ve invited several of our top female guests back to share their best advice, tips, and encouragement for midlife women—straight from their expertise or from what’s made the biggest difference in their own lives. From health and hormones to fitness, happiness, and relationships, you’ll hear quick, powerful reminders that you are not alone and tha...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 99 Does Your Zip Code Decide Your Health—Or Even Your Waistline?
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! 🎙️In this episode, we ask a big question: Does where you live really shape your health… and even your waistline? 💥 We dig into the data (reference: CDC website) that shows just how much obesity rates vary across regions in the U.S. and start asking why. Is it the foods people grow up eating? The way cities are designed—walkable versus car-dependent? Access to parks, gyms, and fresh food? Or is it more about income, education, a...
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3 months ago
38 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 98 The Midlife Friendship Formula: 3 Easy Steps to Connection
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! We’ve talked about how essential making friends in midlife is—but now we’re going to tackle the how. Because let’s be honest, knowing friendship matters and actually striking up a conversation with someone new? Two totally different things. We want to make it easier (and maybe even spark some ideas you haven’t thought of before). In this episode, we introduce the Friend Start Formula—a simple three-step approach to kick off con...
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3 months ago
35 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 97 Chalene Johnson: Real talk On Friendship, Community & Why It Matters
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! 💥 We could not be more excited for this one, girl—because today we’re sitting down with the one and only Chalene Johnson to talk about the friendships and community every woman needs in midlife. You may remember Chalene from those iconic fitness infomercials, but these days she’s inspiring millions of women to age happier, healthier, and stronger than ever. In this conversation, Chalene gets real about the barriers that hold wo...
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4 months ago
59 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 96 Cougar Puberty: Humor + Honesty in All Things Aging
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! We’re calling it “cougar puberty”—because let’s be honest, midlife feels like going through puberty all over again, just with hot flashes, rogue chin hairs, and a serious relationship with your Amazon cart at 3 a.m. In this episode, we’re laughing (and crying) our way through the midlife mess—from fashion meltdowns in front of the closet, to brain fog that leaves us standing in the pantry with no clue why we’re there. We talk a...
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4 months ago
40 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 95 Unstuck & Unleashed: Transforming Midlife with Henry Ammar
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, weighed down by past experiences, or heard that little voice whisper, “It’s too late”… or maybe you’re just ready to hit the next level in life—this episode is for you. ✨ We’re joined by Human Behavior Expert Henry Ammar, who has over 26 years of experience helping people create profound psychological and emotional breakthroughs. Henry shows us how to quiet the noise of limiting ...
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4 months ago
57 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 94 Empty Nest: Preparing Yourself for the Inevitable ‘College Drop-Off’ and Identity Shifts
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! “No one prepares you for the silence after a college drop-off—it’s a whole new kind of loud.” Whew. That moment driving home after leaving your child at college can hit harder than you expect. One minute you’re so proud, the next you’re wondering who you are without the daily chaos of kids at home. And honestly? That shift doesn’t just start on move-in day—you begin to feel it long before, as your kids grow more independent and...
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4 months ago
45 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 93 My Lab Results Are In: What Every Woman Should Ask Her Doctor
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! 💥 Your blood work is back… now comes the part no one prepares you for. 💥 This is where so many women get stuck—staring at numbers, hearing “everything looks normal,” and still wondering why they don’t feel like themselves. ▶️ In this episode, we’re breaking down how to review your lab results with your doctor, so you get answers that matter—sharing must-ask questions and lessons from navigating our own hormone, thyroid, and ove...
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5 months ago
34 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 92 The Hormone Appointment Cheat Sheet: What to Ask & What to Push For
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! “You don’t need to be falling apart to ask for help—especially when it comes to hormones.” 📝 We’re breaking down how to prep for your appointment, what to ask once you’re there, which hormone tests actually matter—and why so many women are dismissed or overlooked when it comes to their symptoms. 💥 We are diving all the way in on this one! If your doctor ever told you “everything looks normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy...
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5 months ago
37 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Ep. 91 Midlife and the Sandwich Generation: Why It Feels So Heavy
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Feeling crushed in the middle? You’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 adults—especially Gen X women—are in the sandwich generation, juggling kids and aging parents, with 60% of the load falling on women. We’re living our own version of this and sharing unique, real-time experiences on what it’s really like to navigate this stage of life. From the emotional toll of declining health in older relatives to the challenges of supporting kid...
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5 months ago
29 minutes

Girl! Can You Talk?
Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! The holidays can be beautiful… and exhausting—sometimes at the exact same time. In this episode, we’re not just helping you get through the final stretch of the year—we’re showing you how to protect your energy, honor your limits, and carry real momentum into the new year without burnout, guilt, or pressure. We check in honestly about how we’re really feeling mid-December—what’s lighting us up and what’s quietly draining us. Fr...