The Everygirl Podcast

#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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#318: Welcome to your glow-up era. In this solo episode, Josie shares the exact health strategies she’s using to feel grounded, energized, and radiant. These aren’t the same old “drink more water” or “walk 10,000 steps a day” tips. Josie breaks down 6 deeply-researched, emotionally-backed wellness practices that support everything from hormone balance and digestion to posture, cortisol, and nervous system regulation. Think of this as your sustainable, non-perfectionist glow-up plan to feel your very best and reach all your health goals by the end of 2026.

You'll learn:

The #1 mistake keeping so many women stuck in "survival mode"
Why your body can't truly heal or lose inflammation until it feels safe
The daily eating habits that support your nervous system, hormones, and metabolism
Simple ways to help your body naturally process excess estrogen
The overlooked habit that can make you look more sculpted and feel better instantly
Why your body might be holding onto bloat or fatigue
The drinks Josie swears by for glowing skin, better digestion, and all-day energy
The mindset shift that makes healthy habits feel sustainable instead of restrictive
How to create a wellness rhythm that requires connection rather than perfection

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#317: We've been taught that getting fit has to be hard (hour-long workouts, all-or-nothing routines, the "perfect" plan). But what if that's exactly what's keeping us from being consistent? Josie sits down with fitness creator and founder of GG Studio, Gabby George, whose viral Bridal Arms workouts have helped millions of women rethink what fitness can look like. After overcoming her own struggles with body image and learning to stop using exercise as punishment, Gabby built a philosophy around one simple idea: the best workout is the one you'll actually do. Josie and Gabby break down how just 5-10 minutes of movement can transform your health, the pressure of the "bridal glow-up," how to feel your best before a big event without obsessing over changing your body, and the small habits that actually move the needle when it comes to feeling stronger, healthier, and more confident.

You'll learn:

Why consistency matters more than intensity for results
The biggest mistake people make when starting a fitness routine
How 5-minute workouts can build real results
The truth about "bridal glow-ups"
What you should (and shouldn't) focus on before a big event
The underrated wellness habits that actually make the biggest impact
How to make exercise fit into your life instead of rearranging your life around exercise

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