The Everygirl Podcast

#323: What if making your life significantly better didn’t require changing your entire life? Forget the 5 a.m. morning routine, the 30-day overhaul, or adding another habit to your already-full to-do list. In this solo episode, Josie is sharing The 10% Rule: a simple way to make the life you already have easier, more enjoyable, and better to actually live. Because your quality of life isn’t only determined by the big things like your job, relationship, health, or where you live. It’s also shaped by the hundreds of tiny moments you experience over and over again.

You’ll learn:

The tiny “recurring friction” that may be affecting your quality of life more than you realize
Why you should spend your money based on frequency, not visibility
The simple trick for eliminating decisions you’re tired of making
How to make the worst 30 minutes of your day noticeably better
Why making your life better sometimes has nothing to do with making yourself better
The made-up rules that could be making your life unnecessarily difficult
The 10% Better Audit to identify three small changes that could make a disproportionate difference in your week

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#322: What if your skin knows you're stressed before you do? If you've ever broken out before a big event, been told you "look tired," or wondered why your skin seems to reflect exactly how you're feeling, this episode will completely change how you think about skincare. Josie sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Claudia Aguirre to explore the hidden conversation happening between your brain and your skin. Dr. Claudia explains the fascinating science behind why stress shows up on your face, how your skin has its own stress response, why beauty sleep is actually real, and the surprisingly powerful ways your daily rituals can calm your nervous system and support healthier skin. Whether you're struggling with acne, chasing healthier skin, or simply trying to feel less stressed, this conversation will leave you looking at your body—and your skincare routine—in a completely different way.

You'll learn:

Why your skin can produce its own cortisol, melatonin, and even endorphins
The surprising reason stress can trigger breakouts almost instantly
The shocking brain-skin connection you've probably never heard before
How chronic stress accelerates skin aging and inflammation
The science-backed habits that support both brain health and glowing skin
How to turn your skincare routine into a ritual that benefits your mind and body
The best happiness tips Dr. Claudia has learned from neuroscience

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#321: For years, we've been taught that every free moment should be spent optimizing ourselves—but what if the real glow-up comes from doing something simply because you love it? Josie shares nine "cool girl hobbies" that are not only fun and fulfilling, but are also backed by research to improve your mental health, physical well-being, creativity, and longevity. These hobbies can help regulate your nervous system, improve your fitness, build community, boost your brain health, and remind you that your life is meant to be enjoyed—not just optimized. Whether you're searching for a new hobby, healing from hustle culture, or simply craving more joy in your everyday life, this episode will inspire you to romanticize your free time and create a life that feels as good as it looks.

You'll learn:

Why hobbies are one of the most underrated keys to happiness and longevity
The surprising health benefits behind 9 trendy "cool girl" hobbies
How to reconnect with creativity, play, and presence
Which hobbies can improve brain health, posture, community, and stress resilience
Why joy is productive—and how to make more room for it in your life

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#320: There’s something about September that makes you want to buy a new notebook, get your life together, and become a new version of yourself. Take full advantage of that energy with a different kind of September reset: creating your own Best Self Syllabus. In this month’s curriculum episode, Josie is combining the psychology of learning, identity change, and habit formation with a step-by-step plan to help you improve your life in one month. By the end of the episode, you’ll have your own personalized Best Self Syllabus designed around the version of yourself you want to become. Whether your focus this month is your career, finances, relationships, health, or simply wanting to feel better in your life, consider this your sign to treat September like the beginning of a new semester. Grab your cutest notebook–class is officially in session.

You’ll learn:

Why September is psychologically primed for a fresh start—and how to use that motivation to your advantage
Why asking “What do I need to learn?” can be more useful than only asking “What do I want?”
The fascinating benefits of adopting a beginner's mindset
What habit research actually says about how long it takes a behavior to become automatic (spoiler: there is no magic 21-day rule)
How practicing new behaviors can begin to change the way you see yourself
A step-by-step guide to choose your “major,” write a course objective, pick your electives and required reading, create assignments you’ll actually follow through on, and schedule your September “final exam”

Read The Everygirl’s “Best Self Syllabus:” A 30-Day Challenge to Transform Your Life: https://theeverygirl.com/how-to-be-best-self-in-fall/

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#319: Most of us know we have a menstrual cycle—but do you actually know what's happening in your body throughout the month? Why your energy, mood, cravings, and workouts feel completely different from one week to the next? Josie sits down with Izzy Fischer, co-founder of DailyBasis, for the female biology masterclass every woman deserves. they break down what actually happens during each phase of your menstrual cycle, why your nutritional needs change throughout the month, what your cravings are really trying to tell you, and how to stop feeling like your body is working against you. Izzy also dives into the surprising history of women's health research, the truth about cycle syncing, and how to become a smarter consumer in an overwhelming supplement industry full of marketing promises. Consider this the health class every woman should have had.

You'll learn:

What's actually happening during each phase of your menstrual cycle
Why women were largely excluded from nutrition and medical research for decades
Why your energy, mood, cravings, and workouts naturally change throughout the month
The biggest misconceptions about cycle syncing
What your cravings are really telling you
The meal that is especially important for women
How common nutrient deficiencies affect women's health
How to tell the difference between helpful supplements and clever marketing
Simple ways to work with your hormones instead of constantly fighting them

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