The Everygirl Podcast

#300: To celebrate the 300th episode, Josie reflects on the eight biggest lessons that have completely changed the way she thinks, lives, loves, works, and defines success after four years of interviewing some of the world's most inspiring women—from bestselling authors and Olympic athletes to billionaires, founders, neuroscientists, therapists, celebrities, and doctors. In this deeply personal milestone episode, Josie shares the conversations that reshaped her perspective—from why you'll probably never feel "ready," to the surprising definition of success shared by the women she admires most, to the unexpected lesson the happiest people have taught her about what actually makes a good life.You'll learn:Why you'll never feel "ready"—and why that's actually good newsHow the most fulfilled women redefine successThe "48-Hour Rule"Why your hardest season may be your "movie moment"The mindset shift that transforms confidence from a feeling into a practiceWhy disappointing people is a green lightHow to let go of society's timeline and trust your ownThe unexpected lesson the happiest people have taught Josie about what actually makes a good lifeFor Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com

#299: Katie Austin is back on the podcast, and this time she’s joined by Denise Austin (her mom, and the OG fitness influencer) for a conversation on fitness, motherhood, body image, and what it really means to feel good in your body. Katie opens up about walking the Sports Illustrated runway pregnant, the identity shifts that have come with pregnancy, and why becoming a mom has changed the way she thinks about ambition, confidence, and control. Denise reflects on building her fitness empire long before social media, what she learned about balancing career and motherhood, and the wellness advice she still swears by after decades in the industry.You'll learn:What Katie’s pregnancy has actually been like BTS—from first-trimester sickness to the identity shift of becoming a mom while staying ambitiousThe pressure women face around bounce-back cultureHow to raise the next generation of girls with a healthier relationship to food, exercise, and body imageThe mindset shift Katie’s therapist gave her for ultimate balanceWhy pregnancy can be sexy and empoweringWhat Denise learned from building a fitness empire before social media, and why her advice still holds up decades laterDenise’s underrated advice for staying active throughout the day, even if you don’t have time for long workoutsKatie & Denise's takes on today’s wellness trends (from creatine to weighted vests)Honest thoughts on GLP-1s, the return of ultra-thin body ideals, and the overwhelming amount of wellness advice onlineFor Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com

#297: We hear a lot about boundaries these days, but what if the real issue isn't boundaries—it's access? In this episode, Josie dives into why so many of us feel overwhelmed, distracted, and emotionally drained, and how the problem may not be that we're doing too much. Instead, too many people, apps, obligations, and expectations have unrestricted access to our time, energy, and attention. You'll learn why your phone may be the biggest gatekeeper in your life, how to think about your attention like an investment, the boundary mistake most people make, and how to identify the relationships, habits, and commitments that are quietly costing you more than they're giving back.You'll learn:Why attention is your most valuable resourceHow your phone is training people to have unlimited access to youThe difference between a boundary and a requestHow resentment & routine can reveal where you need stronger boundariesWhy not everyone deserves emotional access to youThe hidden cost of giving your energy to the wrong thingsFor Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com

#296: Josie sits down with bestselling author and former Bachelorette Hannah Brown for a conversation about fear, failure, anxiety, relationships, and what it really takes to build a life you're proud of. Hannah opens up about saying yes to opportunities before she felt ready, navigating public criticism in her 20s, and why some of the biggest turning points in her life happened when she stopped waiting for certainty. She shares the lessons she's learned from therapy, how she healed old relationship patterns, tips to manage anxiety, and how she learned to separate her self-worth from other people's opinions.In this episode you'll learn:The relationship advice that changed Hannah's marriageHow to stop letting fear make your decisionsThe mindset shift that makes failure less scaryWhat toxic relationship patterns Hannah had to let go of to find true happinessHow to navigate anxiety, comparison, and self-doubtThe secrets to deeper connectionWhy writing fiction helped her reclaim her own narrativeFor Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com

#295: Do you ever get to Friday and wonder where your week went? Josie shares the 30-minute Monday ritual that has completely transformed how she plans her week, manages her energy, and shows up in every area of her life. If you've been feeling stuck in reaction mode—constantly responding to emails, deadlines, responsibilities, and everyone else's expectations—this episode will teach you how to become intentional about the life you're creating instead.You'll learn the exact journaling questions Josie asks every week to get clear on what she needs, how she plans her calendar through the lens of her "best self," the simple question she asks to instantly reduce stress, and the surprisingly powerful practice that's helping her romanticize everyday life.You'll learn:The difference between productivity and intentionalityWeekly journaling prompts for clarity and self-reflectionHow to plan your week as your highest selfWhy scheduling joy first changes everythingThe best question to reduce overwhelm and mental clutterSmall ways to romanticize your everyday lifeHow to stop living on autopilot and start creating your life on purposeFor Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com

#294: The richest women in the world aren't actually working harder, they're thinking differently. A recent study on America's wealthiest women revealed something surprising: the women making over $750,000 per year (the top 1%) share a completely different way of thinking about time, opportunity, ambition, and success. In this episode, Josie breaks down the most fascinating findings from research on top-earning women. Whether you're building a business, tired of living paycheck to paycheck, growing your wealth, pursuing a dream, or simply want to stop playing small, this episode will challenge many of the assumptions you've been taught about productivity, time, money, and success—and give you a new framework for creating more of it in your own life.You'll learn:• Why the richest women view time as their most valuable asset, not money• The difference between being busy and creating meaningful results• How to identify high-return activities in your career and life• The mindset shift that turns weaknesses into learnable skills• What top earners do differentlyShop Veet 2 Minute Gel Cream at Walmart!For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com

#293: Most people know Shawn Johnson East as the Olympic gold medalist who captured the world's attention at just 16 years old. But in this episode, Shawn shares the lessons she's learned far beyond the gymnastics floor—from navigating identity after achieving her biggest dream to building a fulfilling marriage, career, and life rooted in purpose rather than external validation. Josie and Shawn discuss why so many people today struggle with decision paralysis & the constant feeling that something better might be waiting around the corner, the surprising connection between commitment and freedom, how to identify your core values, and why some of life's greatest rewards come from choosing something fully and staying with it long enough to experience the magic on the other side.You'll learn:Why passion is more important than talentHow to stop tying your worth to your achievementsWhy endless options can make us unhappyThe difference between commitment and settlingHow to identify your personal values and use them to make better decisionsWhy boredom is often a sign you're closer to growth than you thinkThe relationship advice Shawn says has transformed her marriageFor Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com

#292: What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't a lack of discipline, confidence, or motivation, but a rule you've been following without even realizing it? Josie breaks down the invisible rules that quietly shape our decisions, relationships, careers, self-worth, and everyday lives. You'll learn where these hidden rules come from, why your brain clings to them, and how they may be limiting your happiness, relationships, confidence, and success. Most importantly, Josie shares how to identify the subconscious beliefs running your life so you can finally start rewriting them.If you've ever felt stuck in patterns you can't explain, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered why personal growth sometimes feels harder than it should, this episode will completely change the way you see yourself—and your potential. Consider this episode the breakthrough you've been looking for.You'll learn:The surprising way childhood experiences become lifelong beliefsHow invisible rules masquerade as "personality traits"Why so many women feel trapped by productivity, perfectionism, and people-pleasingHow to rewire "rules" like your needs are inconvenient, it's scary to not be liked, or productivity earns restHow to identify the invisible rules running your lifePractical exercises to start rewriting limiting beliefs and creating new patternsThis episode is also brought to you by OSEAHead to OSEAMalibu.com and use code "THEEVERYGIRL" for 10% off your order.For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com