

HERself
Abby and Amy
As women and mothers of young children, it can be easy to compare ourselves to others. But your life isn't supposed to look like hers! Being your best self means standing firm in your decisions and always being willing to grow with a purpose. Are you wanting more ease in your marriage? Or more enjoyment as a parent? Are you looking for a strategy to the health challenges you have been facing recently? Do you feel like you have been staring at a stranger in the mirror since becoming a mother? Abby and Amy get vulnerable with topics around partnership, motherhood, health, and self improvement by interviewing authors, therapists, experts and everyday mothers. Our conversations will meet you with solutions and solidarity as you find a life path that feels aligned for you. If this sounds like you, hit play on your favorite episode title and make sure you're following the HERself podcast.
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Feb 15, 2021 • 52min
63. Bring on the Men: On Dad Life and How to Make Your Partner Feel Loved
Our husbands Drew and Colin make their fourth appearance on the podcast. We love having the men on because every story has two sides and our listeners always get to hear our take. We love their honesty and vulnerability as they tackle what is challenging about dad life and partnerships during this stage of having little ones. Our goal is to let other couples know that they aren't alone in their struggles- we all have them. Let’s connect!HERself PATREONHERSELF INSTAGRAMMEET AMY MEET ABBYBetterHelp Counselling 10% Discount

Feb 8, 2021 • 38min
62. HERself Expert: Vanessa Marin, Sex Therapist. All of Your Sex Questions Answered PART 2
Sex therapist Vanessa Marin ( @vanessamarintherapy ) is back on the podcast today. Her first episode (episode 21) was the most listened to episode of 2020...and in this one she brings the SAME goodness.Sex and intimacy are a big part of relationships, but this information can feel underserved for those in long-term relationships. Sometimes as couples, we can let this important piece fall to the wayside as we try to do ALL the things (motherhood, working, keeping up with the house, trying to make sure everyone is fed, etc. etc.).Today, Vanessa helps remind us why sex is important. Not just for your partner- but for YOU. She dives into questions about female sex drive, how to make sure intimacy doesn't just feel like another demand, and how to start to reconnect to this part of your relationship.You can join us for Vanessa's 30 day sex challenge HERE!MEET VANESSALet’s connect!HERself PATREONHERSELF INSTAGRAMMEET AMY MEET ABBY

Feb 1, 2021 • 45min
61. HERstory: Nina (Balkanina) on Gentle Parenting, Influencer Life, and Body Confidence
We're SO excited for this one. Nina ( @balkanina ) is on HERself today, sharing her taking on everything from gentle parenting, to influencer life, to body confidence.Nina leads her community in such an authentic way- she is going to share her take on things while also sharing vulnerable and imperfect moments along the way. She brought the same energy onto our podcast as we got to know her even better.MEET NINANina’s Gentle Parenting ResourcesLet’s connect!HERself PATREONHERSELF INSTAGRAMMEET AMY MEET ABBYGoodr Sunglasses 15% off with code HERSELF

Jan 25, 2021 • 36min
60. Minimizing Comparison to Maximize Your Life
Comparison is such a trap. In this week's episode we talk about comparison in parenting, possessions, body composition/body image, and relationships.Let's be real: we live in a swipe up world that can leave us always lusting over what we need to buy next. We scroll past diets and workouts galore all promising to shrink our bodies. We hear exactly how we're supposed to respond to tantrums and shame ourselves for how we raised our voices earlier. AND we read captions of couples that are only showing the best side of their relationships.It is no wonder that many of us struggle with comparison. But in today's episode we talk about what we can do to minimize focusing on other people's lives and really sink into living the one that feels the best for you. Hope you enjoy it! Let’s connect!HERself PATREONHERSELF INSTAGRAMMEET AMY MEET ABBYBetterHelp Counselling 10% Discount

Jan 18, 2021 • 42min
59. HERself Expert: Dr. Marisa Franco on The Challenge and Triumphs of Adult Friendships
Today, we have Dr. Marisa Franco (@drmarisagfranco ), a psychologist and friendship expert on the podcast. She dives into ALL of our/your questions- and we didn't hold back. Everything from how to handle when you and your friend are in different life phases, to one-sided friendships, to how to make new adult friends. This is one of the most requested topics because a) friendships can get complicated and b) we don't talk about how friendship gets complicated.We hope that you tune in! And let us know what you took away.MEET MARISALet’s connect!HERself PATREONHERSELF INSTAGRAMMEET AMY MEET ABBYGoodr Sunglasses 15% off with code HERSELF

Jan 11, 2021 • 40min
58. HERstory: Erin Barsness on Doing Life Your Own Way When it Comes to Motherhood, Marriage, and Budgeting
Erin (or @mamabearbliss as her followers know her) is a mama of 3 little girls. The youngest was a fresh 6 weeks when she sat down to talk to us.We covered it all. From transitioning to 3 kids, to becoming pregnant and getting married during college, to how her and her husband changed the trajectory of their financial lives by learning to budget.We loved our chat with Erin. One of our favorite parts about her is that in a sea of people trying to keep up with the Joneses, she has decided to stay in her own lane by sharing budgeting, DIY, and affordable finds. Hope you enjoy this episode! MEET ERINLet’s connect!HERself PATREONHERSELF INSTAGRAMMEET AMY MEET ABBYBetterHelp Counselling 10% Discount

Jan 4, 2021 • 28min
57. Looking Back at Year One
Our podcast turns ONE this week! We can hardly believe it.Today, we take a look back at our first year as a podcast. The year was filled with some high highs and some pretty hard lows. We learned, evolved, and grew right in front of the microphones.We talk through the three most listened to episodes of the year and tell you what is to come in 2021. You aren't going to want to miss this trip down memory lane- it is full of lessons and inspiration.Let’s connect!HERself PATREONHERSELF INSTAGRAMMEET AMY MEET ABBYGoodr Sunglasses 15% off with code HERSELF

Dec 28, 2020 • 33min
56. Let's Look Forward
In this episode we talk about if we are resolution makers, words of the year, and how we're going to make sure 2021 feels in alignment.2020 was a heck of a year, but we're looking ahead. Poised to make it a good one. Let’s connect!HERself PATREONHERSELF INSTAGRAMMEET AMY MEET ABBYGoodr Sunglasses 15% off with code HERSELF

Dec 21, 2020 • 28min
55. Five Ways to Combat Overstimulation
Overstimulation is SO real. Especially this time of year.On today’s episode we talk about the ways that we work to overcome and make sure that amongst the chaos- we don’t forget to care for ourselves. As we’ve learned, if we’re overstimulated, demanded, and stressed...it doesn’t set us up to be the best in any of our roles.We hope you take away some new tips and reminders from the episode as we head into the holiday season. Let’s connect!HERself PATREONHERSELF INSTAGRAMMEET AMY MEET ABBYBetterHelp Counselling 10% Discount

Dec 14, 2020 • 37min
54. HERstory: Lisa Boettcher on Mom Life With Four, Entrepreneurship and Getting Your Family Organized
Lisa Boettcher is the mama of 4, wife, and entrepreneur. On the podcast today, we covered some really important topics including what life looks like with all those kiddos, the losses she experienced while growing her family, the challenges and triumphs of marriage during this season, and her entrepreneurship.Lisa brought such vulnerability and grace to this episode. We hope you tune in and listen to one of Amy's closest friends give us a peek into her life. MEET LISALet’s connect!HERself PATREONHERSELF INSTAGRAMMEET AMY MEET ABBY


