Honest Women

Being mindful doesn't always mean being happy and the expectations of being a mindful parent can be unrealistic. Today, we discuss mindfulness and its challenges, particularly for busy parents.WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!!Whether you want your own question answered on Hot Take Thursday, want to discuss the latest Honest Women episode, or just want a place where you can be real with other people and talk about life honestly... the best place to do that is our BRAND NEW FACEBOOK GROUP! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/honestwomenpodcastcommunityAnd if you have a real-world scenario you want us to discuss, a bug in your bonnet about something going on in the world, or just want to say hello, and you don't have facebook, please email us: hello@honestwomenpodcast.comFollow Honest Women Podcast on IG: @honestwomenpodcastFollow Jessica on IG: @jlhutchisonlcpcFollow Andrea on IG: @andreaburklyLearn more about the Honest Women Podcast: www.honestwomenpodcast.comHonest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it’s all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world.Disclaimer:Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.

Finding time for mindfulness practices, such as meditation, can be challenging in a busy schedule.Today we're talking about how mindfulness is not limited to meditation and can be practiced by being fully present in regular daily activities.WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!!Whether you want your own question answered on Hot Take Thursday, want to discuss the latest Honest Women episode, or just want a place where you can be real with other people and talk about life honestly... the best place to do that is our BRAND NEW FACEBOOK GROUP! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/honestwomenpodcastcommunityAnd if you have a real-world scenario you want us to discuss, a bug in your bonnet about something going on in the world, or just want to say hello, and you don't have facebook, please email us: hello@honestwomenpodcast.comFollow Honest Women Podcast on IG: @honestwomenpodcastFollow Jessica on IG: @jlhutchisonlcpcFollow Andrea on IG: @andreaburklyLearn more about the Honest Women Podcast: www.honestwomenpodcast.comHonest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it’s all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world.Disclaimer:Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.

Are you struggling to make healthy choices because of judgmental family members? Today we're discussing how to navigate these tricky dynamics.WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!!Whether you want your own question answered on Hot Take Thursday, want to discuss the latest Honest Women episode, or just want a place where you can be real with other people and talk about life honestly... the best place to do that is our BRAND NEW FACEBOOK GROUP! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/honestwomenpodcastcommunityAnd if you have a real-world scenario you want us to discuss, a bug in your bonnet about something going on in the world, or just want to say hello, and you don't have facebook, please email us: hello@honestwomenpodcast.comFollow Honest Women Podcast on IG: @honestwomenpodcastFollow Jessica on IG: @jlhutchisonlcpcFollow Andrea on IG: @andreaburklyLearn more about the Honest Women Podcast: www.honestwomenpodcast.comHonest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it’s all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world.Disclaimer:Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.

Diet culture can drive us to insanity, but it doesn't mean we can ignore how eating makes us feel and function (for better or worse). Today, we're getting honest about the mind and body connection and how to fuel our bodies for better mental health.Our Episode on Alcohol: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honest-women/id1683031647?i=1000641014376WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!!Whether you want your own question answered on Hot Take Thursday, want to discuss the latest Honest Women episode, or just want a place where you can be real with other people and talk about life honestly... the best place to do that is our BRAND NEW FACEBOOK GROUP! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/honestwomenpodcastcommunityAnd if you have a real-world scenario you want us to discuss, a bug in your bonnet about something going on in the world, or just want to say hello, and you don't have facebook, please email us: hello@honestwomenpodcast.comFollow Honest Women Podcast on IG: @honestwomenpodcastFollow Jessica on IG: @jlhutchisonlcpcFollow Andrea on IG: @andreaburklyLearn more about the Honest Women Podcast: www.honestwomenpodcast.comHonest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it’s all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world.Disclaimer:Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.

Word on the street is women (on average) need more sleep than men... but not all husbands understand or appreciate this!This listener asks: how can I possibly get the sleep I need when I feel like my husband is judging me for needing it? Want to get more sleep? Check out Tuesday's Episode: Can't I Just Sleep When I'm Dead? Debunking Bad Sleep AdviceWE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!!Whether you want your own question answered on Hot Take Thursday, want to discuss the latest Honest Women episode, or just want a place where you can be real with other people and talk about life honestly... the best place to do that is our BRAND NEW FACEBOOK GROUP! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/honestwomenpodcastcommunityAnd if you have a real-world scenario you want us to discuss, a bug in your bonnet about something going on in the world, or just want to say hello, and you don't have facebook, please email us: hello@honestwomenpodcast.comFollow Honest Women Podcast on IG: @honestwomenpodcastFollow Jessica on IG: @jlhutchisonlcpcFollow Andrea on IG: @andreaburklyLearn more about the Honest Women Podcast: www.honestwomenpodcast.comHonest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it’s all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world.Disclaimer:Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.

As moms, we're hyper-focused on our kids getting enough sleep, because we know how vital it is to their health and mood. But as women? We're often up well past our bedtimes, rage-cleaning, trying to sneak in some time with our spouses, or binge-watching Bridgerton, as if we're super-women who can run our chaotic lives on willpower and coffee alone.If you know you're exhausted but just can't seem to get enough sleep, this episode is for you!Join us as we get honest about: How women need more sleep than men, and the amount of sleep needed can vary depending on the menstrual cycle.Why sufficient sleep is more important than that early-morning workout.How using coffee as an upper and wine as a downer does NOT constitute a healthy sleep planPractical tips for women to get better sleepWhy you need a sleep routineWhat time you need to go to bed to get good sleepWhy you need to go device-free before bed (it's not what you think!)The important mindset shift you need to make as a woman and a mother to get more sleepPlus, Andrea is in a MOOD; Jessica has mixed feelings about Bridgerton Season 2; and we're both shocked (but not shocked) at how little sleep the members of our Facebook Community are getting! Like this episode? Check out this one: BOUNDARIES! How to Identify, Set, and Defend Them (June 7, 2023) - because you might just need a boundary with yo-self in order to get enough sleep!Would you like coaching from Andrea or Jessica?Work with Andrea: https://www.andreaburkly.com/Work with Jessica: https://www.jlhutchison.com/Connect with Us:Join the HONEST WOMEN PODCAST CommunityFollow Honest Women Podcast @honestwomenpodcastFollow Jessica: @jlhutchisonlcpcFollow Andrea: @andreaburklyLearn more about the Honest Women Podcast: www.honestwomenpodcast.comHonest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it’s all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world.Disclaimer: Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.

We’re taking some time to soak up the summer sun, indulge in barbecue, and spend quality time with our families. But we didn't want to leave you without your dose of Honest Women wisdom. So, we’re re-releasing one of our favorite episodes: The Difference Between Independence and Interdependence. Even if you heard it last year, it’s worth another listen. Trust us, it’s like a good fireworks show—you can never see it too many times!Hands up if you have ever heard the term INDEPENDENCE used as a marker of success and strength. Time and time again, we have women coming into our offices, prideful about being an “independent woman.” Is the quest for independence holding us back? Join us as we redefine what it means to be a strong, successful woman in today's world by debunking the myth of independence.Throughout this episode, we discuss how the pursuit of independence can lead to feelings of shame and guilt when we can't do everything on our own. We shed light on the importance of dependence and connection, and how they can actually lay the foundation for true independence. We also share personal stories about how relying on others has empowered us to take risks and make significant changes in our own lives.Finally, we dive into the concept of interdependence as an alternative to our current idea of independence. We explore how our personal histories may have instilled a fear of dependence, and how we can challenge this fear to embrace a more balanced, interdependent way of living. So, take a moment to explore your own definition of independence and consider if interdependence might be a better fit for you. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation that could change the way you view your relationships and personal growth.Would you like coaching from Andrea or Jessica?Work with Andrea: https://www.andreaburkly.com/Work with Jessica: https://www.jlhutchison.com/Connect with Us:Join the HONEST WOMEN PODCAST CommunityFollow Honest Women Podcast @honestwomenpodcastFollow Jessica: @jlhutchisonlcpcFollow Andrea: @andreaburklyLearn more about the Honest Women Podcast: www.honestwomenpodcast.comHonest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it’s all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world.Disclaimer: Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.

Join Andrea and Jess for HOT TAKE THURSDAY, where we answer listener questions in a completely unedited and unfiltered way. We may not be right, but we have an opinion!WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!!Whether you want your own question answered on Hot Take Thursday, want to discuss the latest Honest Women episode, or just want a place where you can be real with other people and talk about life honestly... the best place to do that is our BRAND NEW FACEBOOK GROUP!  Join here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/honestwomenpodcastcommunityAnd if you have a real-world scenario you want us to discuss, a bug in your bonnet about something going on in the world, or just want to say hello, and you don't have facebook, please email us: hello@honestwomenpodcast.comFollow Honest Women Podcast on IG: @honestwomenpodcastFollow Jessica on IG: @jlhutchisonlcpcFollow Andrea on IG: @andreaburklyLearn more about the Honest Women Podcast: www.honestwomenpodcast.comHonest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it’s all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world.Disclaimer:Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.

An overwhelming amount of our listeners have asked about one topic. Friendship. Today, we have an honest conversation about the challenges of making new friends and nurturing the friendships we do have.Takeaways from the Episode:Making and maintaining friendships can be challenging in the modern world due to more factors than you would think.Individualism and the pressure to find a perfect fit friend can hinder the formation of new friendships.The workplace and technology have changed the dynamics of friendships, making it harder (if not impossible) to connect on a deeper level.Navigating the complexities of adult friendships requires managing drama, differing parenting styles, finding common ground....know wonder we are tired!Building new friendships as adults takes time and effort, with around 200 hours needed to develop a strong bond....WHOA! Let's all stop criticizing and judging each other, instead maybe we could work to support and uplift one another; who's with us?!Would you like coaching from Andrea or Jessica?Work with Andrea: https://www.andreaburkly.com/Work with Jessica: https://www.jlhutchison.com/Connect with Us:Join the HONEST WOMEN PODCAST CommunityFollow Honest Women Podcast @honestwomenpodcastFollow Jessica: @jlhutchisonlcpcFollow Andrea: @andreaburklyLearn more about the Honest Women Podcast: www.honestwomenpodcast.comHonest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it’s all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world.Disclaimer: Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.