How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real Podcast
A storytelling podcast about resilience, growth and navigating life’s hardest seasons.How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real is where honest conversations unfold about the moments that change us.
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Closure Is Overrated: Stop Waiting for Answers to Heal | Letting Go, Forgiveness & Moving On (opens the original)
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In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real , Jenn and I talk about closure, what it means to each of us, and whether we actually need it in order to move forward. We're often taught that healing requires one final conversation, an explanation, or an apology. But what happens when that conversation never comes? Or worse, when you finally get the answers you've been waiting for and they don't make you feel any better? We talk about why closure may be overrated, the difference between g
Adult Friendships: Why They're So Hard to Find and Keep | Boundaries, Intuition & Letting Go (opens the original)
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In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real , Jenn and I have an honest conversation about something so many women struggle with but rarely talk about—friendship as an adult. Making friends isn't as easy as it was when we were younger. Between busy lives, changing priorities, and personal growth, finding people who truly align with you can feel overwhelming. We talk about why some friendships naturally evolve, why others end, and how setting healthy boundaries can sometimes reveal who
Perimenopause: The Symptoms No One Warns You About | HRT, Hormones, Women's Health & Finding Answers (opens the original)
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In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real , Jenn and I dive into the conversation every woman deserves to hear—perimenopause. For years, we've been told that mood swings and hot flashes are just part of getting older, but the reality is that perimenopause can begin much earlier and affect nearly every aspect of your life. From anxiety and brain fog to weight changes, sleep issues, and hormonal shifts, we talk openly about the symptoms so many women experience without realizing what'
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