Hot Girl European Summer

We’re kicking off our summer mini episode series documenting our Euro travels and summer adventures. We begin this episode with an update from Raeann on her chaotic first couple days in Rome! We get into Kristina’s plans for the summer, products they’re loving for travel, and some key advice for anyone traveling this summer (especially to Italy.) We also chat about what we think about the Depp vs Heard trial and verdict, share lots of fun personal stories and share our opinions about how to keep calm while trying to get pregnant from a listener’s question. Hot Girl European Summer is ON, baby!

“Don't let the fear of not knowing keep you from traveling” - Raeann

What we talk about:

  • Something Raeann was not anticipating about Rome

  • What app Raeann recommends for dating in Europe

  • Something Italians don’t do that we do in the US

  • Complexities of the outcome of the Depp/Heard trial

  • Not being afraid to be inquisitive about the culture when you’re abroad

  • Ask Away: Tips for not stressing out over trying to get pregnant

“There's a difference between being ignorant and being inquisitive and wanting to learn about the culture.” - Kristina

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Are You Adopting Other People’s Insecurities?

Have you ever had lunch with a friend who kept talking about her weight and diet, and then you started to question your lunch order and weight and diet? Sometimes we adopt others’ insecurities and don’t even realize it. A pivotal part of our confidence journeys has been realizing when we’ve taken on others’ insecurities as our own. Today we’re sharing stories from throughout our lives where our confidence was challenged because of other people’s opinions and insecurities, and how we persevered to protect and practice our own self confidence. At the end of this episode we’ll share tangible tips to help you if you’ve found yourself in similar situations.

“We're not programmed to feel negatively about ourselves, we are influenced to feel negatively about our bodies.” - Raeann

What we talk about:

  • A learning Kristina had about toxic weight loss culture 

  • What Raeann has learned in therapy so far

  • How other people’s insecurities effect:

    • Body image and weight

    • Career moves

    • Having kids

    • Relationships

  • How to find your core values and get to know yourself better

  • How to tell someone how you feel and set boundaries

  • How our family culture influences confidence and insecurities

  • Surrounding yourself with the right people

  • Practicing gratitude and mindfulness

  • How to clarify your wants and desires

  • Ask Away: Tips for not comparing your timeline to others’ 

“Something I've had to work through in therapy is that so many of these insecurities are not actually my own, they’re coming from other people.” - Kristina

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Boost Your Dating Confidence

When it comes to modern dating, everyone is looking for the best advice on how to find love. Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick, co-hosts of the Dateable podcast, join us to discuss the most important dating advice you need to know. Julie and Yue were active daters turned dating sociologists who talk to experts and daters about what’s working in our modern dating world. In this episode, Julie and Yue give advice and feedback from relationship scenarios submitted by our listeners. We also talk about what to do when you experience dating burnout, how to use dating apps intentionally, how playing games interrupts the real dating experience and maintaining confidence while dating. Make sure to subscribe to their podcast if you loved what you heard for more insight. Plus, you might hear yours truly in a future episode. We can’t wait to hear what you think!

“It’s better to communicate what you want rather than creating rules in your head.” - Yue

“The best thing you can do is find someone who wants the same things you do.” - Julie

What we talk about:

  • What successful relationships have in common

  • How to shift your mindset when you’re feeling like you’re “no one’s cup of tea”

  • What to do when you experience dating burnout

  • How to use dating apps intentionally

  • How the ego gets involved in dating

  • Their take on being on the same page about kids before getting into the relationship

  • Communication tips

  • “Relationship chicken” and how it’s the biggest problem in dating

“You have to make your own rules and be yourself because you want to live your life with someone where you can be your full authentic self.” - Raeann

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