Best Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison Podcasts (2024)

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I can't have a Baby, am I Broken? 30:01

3h ago30:01

30:01

Today, we delve into the emotional complexities surrounding infertility, miscarriage, and pregnancy loss. We discuss the societal expectations of family planning, the identity crisis that can arise from these experiences, and the importance of setting boundaries and finding support. WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!! Whether you want your own question a…

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HOT TAKE: Why your teen WON'T Talk to You... 28:05

5d ago28:05

28:05

Timing is crucial when initiating conversations with your teen. Today, we're discussing how to foster open communication by being available and approachable. 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…

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Help! I'm scared of my teen! 38:19

7d ago38:19

38:19

Today we explore the complexities of parenting teenagers, discussing the emotional challenges, behavioral issues, and the importance of establishing boundaries. 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 w…

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Do you have Autumn Anxiety? 36:33

15d ago36:33

36:33

The transition from summer to fall can be overwhelming, especially for parents who have to manage the start of the school year and all the associated activities and responsibilities. Today, we're talking about slowing down, prioritizing self-care, and focusing on the basics. WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!! Whether you want your own question answered …

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Hot Take: "Mom Guilt" 13:57

20d ago13:57

13:57

Feeling torn between your career dreams, marriage, and being the mom you want to be? Yeah, us too. Wayyyyyy back in ancient times (the 80s), women started receiving the message that they could (and SHOULD) "have it all" - the marriage & kids, of course, and also the career. Today, so many millennial women are living that dream... and it's kind of a…

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You Can’t Have It All 36:08

22d ago36:08

36:08

If you've ever felt like the pressure of "having it all" is more than you can handle, you're not alone. The Surgeon General of America, Dr. Vivek Murthy, recently released an Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents, that confirms what many of us already know—parental stress is at an all-time high. But where are the solutions? In thi…

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HOT TAKE: Is Manifesting TOXIC?? 19:03

27d ago19:03

19:03

Can you really manifest your way to millions, dream jobs, and perfect relationships just by thinking about them? Spoiler alert: probably not. Let’s get real about what manifestation can—and can’t—do for you (hint: it involves more than just good vibes)! In this episode, Andrea and Jessica take a hard look at the concept of manifestation and its pop…

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Is Manifestation BullSh*t??? 39:56

29d ago39:56

39:56

Manifest your way to a million dollars... or maybe just a decent cup of coffee. Join us as we get honest about what manifesting can—and definitely can't—do for your life! In this episode, Jessica and Andrea dive deep into the world of manifesting and explore whether it’s truly effective in creating the life you desire. Drawing from their personal e…

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HOT TAKE: How do I get out of the 'ROOMMATE' stage with my partner? 15:57

1M ago15:57

15:57

If you're feeling like your marriage has slipped into the dreaded 'roommate' stage, you're not alone. In this episode, Jessica and Andrea dive into the realities of marriage—the good, the bad, and the sometimes frustrating. We explore whether marriage is truly good for women and share our own experiences with the challenges of the roommate phase. S…

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Is Marriage GOOD or BAD for Women? 31:19

1M ago31:19

31:19

Anyone who is honest will tell you that marriage is hard... but if Andrea's IG feed is to be believed, there are a whole lot of fed up women who feel like marriage is a straight-up bad deal for women. Of course, the Honest Women HAD to join the conversation. In this episode, Jessica and Andrea dive deep into a question that so many of us have asked…

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HOT TAKE: Help, my husband doesn't want to GENTLE PARENT! 17:53

1M ago17:53

17:53

Today we discuss the challenges of parenting with different styles and beliefs. We also highlight how online parenting experts may not have all the answers, and it's important to take their advice with a grain of salt. WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!! Whether you want your own question answered on Hot Take Thursday, want to discuss the latest Honest W…

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Am I F*cking Up My Kid? 35:17

1M ago35:17

35:17

Parenting culture can be overwhelming and lead to feelings of guilt and inadequacy. Today we're tackling gentle parenting and admitting where we think we could be messing up. 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…

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HOT TAKE: My Sibling wants to go NO CONTACT with our Parents 16:59

2M ago16:59

16:59

Going no contact with a family member can have a significant impact on sibling relationships. The decision to go no contact should be carefully considered, taking into account the global impact on relationships. Let's talk about it. WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!! Whether you want your own question answered on Hot Take Thursday, want to discuss the l…

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Should You Go NO CONTACT with Family Members?? 38:09

2M ago38:09

38:09

Today, Jessica and Andrea discuss the trend of cutting off family members and the dangers of following advice from TikTok therapists. They explore the complexities of family dynamics and the importance of considering individual circumstances before making the decision to cut off contact. WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!! Whether you want your own quest…

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HOT TAKE: HOT MESS Political Summer 23:06

2M ago23:06

23:06

In this conversation, Jessica and Andrea discuss the current political climate and the chaos and insanity that surrounds it. 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…

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We're OVER IT with Summer.... 34:27

2M ago34:27

34:27

The transition from summer to the new school year can bring feelings of dread and overwhelm. In this conversation, Andrea and Jessica discuss their feelings as the summer comes to an end and the new school year approaches. PLUS: why it's hard to empathize with teachers in the summer why TeamSnap is giving us PTSD (IYKYK) and the insanity of kids' s…

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HOT TAKE: GYATs and Mental Health Gains 15:00

2M ago15:00

15:00

Exercise looks different for everyone and can change over time. Today, we talk about finding what works for you and adapting to different seasons of life. 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 ot…

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Exercise is MORE Important than THERAPY 30:04

2M ago30:04

30:04

Exercise is not only important for physical health. Today, we discuss how the focus should shift from exercising for appearance to exercising for mental health. 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 w…

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HOT TAKE: How Do I Stop Losing My Sh*t at My Kids? 13:09

2M ago13:09

13:09

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 wan…

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Mindfulness and Happiness are NOT the Same Thing 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

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 dis…

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HOT TAKE: “My family criticizes my healthy eating. How can I stop DREADING family gatherings?” 15:01

3M ago15:01

15:01

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 a…

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Food Fight: Getting Honest About Eating 35:54

3M ago35:54

35:54

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=1000641014…

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HOT TAKE: How Can I Sleep without My Husband Judging Me? 16:25

3M ago16:25

16:25

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 Advi…

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Can’t I Just Sleep When I’m Dead? Debunking Bad Sleep Advice 34:24

3M ago34:24

34:24

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.…

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From the Vault! Should we Strive for Independence or Interdependence? 29:44

3M ago29:44

29:44

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 li…

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HOT TAKE THURSDAY: How can I form friendships outside of my mom role? 18:01

3M ago18:01

18:01

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 b…

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Navigating the Complexities of Adult Friendships: Why is it SO HARD?! 34:24

3M ago34:24

34:24

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. Ind…

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HOT TAKE: How can I ask my husband to step up and be a better dad? 14:34

3M ago14:34

14:34

Dear Honest Women: Everything about my life has changed since having a baby, but it seems like nothing has changed for my husband - he's back to work (and golf!) after a few short weeks. How can I tell him he needs to step up and be a better dad? Join Andrea and Jess for HOT TAKE THURSDAY, where we answer listener questions in a completely unedited…

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The Secret to Successful Fatherhood: Insights from Honest Women 32:09

4M ago32:09

32:09

After more than a year, the Honest Women are turning the focus on DADS (it's about damn time!). And while they are not actually featured on today's show, the Honest Men were interviewed for this episode... and they have a lot to say on the changing roles that Dads play over the course of their lives. (Want us to actually feature our husbands on the…

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HOT TAKE THURSDAY: How can I navigate parenting differences with tech and real-world freedom this summer?? 13:31

4M ago13:31

13:31

"How do we handle the differences between ourselves and other families who are either more permissive with tech or more conservative with kids having real-world freedom?" Join Andrea and Jess for HOT TAKE THURSDAY, where we answer this listener's question in a completely unedited and unfiltered way. We may not be right, but we have an opinion! WE W…

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Ensuring a Happy, Safe, and Healthy Summer: Insights from Jonathan Haidt's 'The Anxious Generation 32:49

4M ago32:49

32:49

Jonathan Haidt (height), author of The Anxious Generation has quite literally been EVERYWHERE. As mental health professionals, we are cheering loudly from the sidelines; however as mothers, we have struggled to identify where we begin. Today we have an honest conversation about what we are doing with all of this information to ensure a happy, safe …

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HOT TAKE THURSDAY: I keep getting shut down when we talk about "hot topic" social issues... HELP! 16:47

4M ago16:47

16:47

"Every time I share my view on a 'hot topic,' like what schools are teaching about gender and sexuality, I immediately get shut down and called names. HELP!" Join Andrea and Jessica 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! Want a deeper dive c…

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Apocalypse Now? How to Stay Sane When Everything Feels Uncertain 28:52

4M ago28:52

28:52

Humans have worried about the end of the world since… probably the beginning of the world. But lately? It seems like people are worried more than ever. Today, we get honest about the existential anxiety that is plaguing our daily lives. Whether you think that humanity is going to hell in a hand basket, you fear that the world is literally going dow…

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HW Fave: Your Hard is Hard 32:33

4M ago32:33

32:33

We hear it everyday in our offices: after a client shares the things they are struggling with, they inevitably say "But so many other people have it worse than I do... I should just suck it up and be more grateful." Today we get honest about the fact that this is NOT true! You can have the house and the partner and the kids…

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HW Fave: SUMMER IS COMING (and moms are scared!) 26:53

4M ago26:53

26:53

Summer is here! Which means sunny, stress-free, lazy days for kids and… pretty much the exact opposite for Moms. Today Andrea and Jessica get honest about what summer is REALLY like for the women who are in charge of making it memorable. Listen in as we discuss: Dealing with the frantic pace of May when we have no energy to care about it The mental…

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How can I find a good therapist for me and my kids? (HOT TAKE THURSDAY) 15:54

4M ago15:54

15:54

How can I find a good therapist for either myself or my children? How can I ensure their values align with my family's values? Help! 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! If you haven't listened to Tuesday's episode, we…

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Therapy vs. Coaching: Uncovering the Truth About Qualifications, Regulations, and Misleading Claims! 31:26

4M ago31:26

31:26

A question that frequently comes up in our offices is: What the heck is the difference between traditional therapy and coaching? Today, we discuss the differences between therapy and coaching, how our opinions have changed, and last but not least, an exciting announcement from your favorite Honest Women. Listen to learn more about: Educational Requ…

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59. HOT TAKE THURSDAY: Why don't my parents understand? 12:37

5M ago12:37

12:37

Parents may not fully understand the struggles of millennial life, and it can be exhausting to try to explain it to them! Listen in as we answer a listener question from a mom struggling to be understood by her Boomer parents. Haven't listened to Tuesday's episode? Click here to tune in! WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!! Whether you want your own quest…

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58. Why Are Millennials and Gen Z Less Happy? A Deep Dive into Generational Happiness 29:35

5M ago29:35

29:35

Did you know that the United States is no longer one of the top 20 happiest countries. So, what's the deal? In today’s episode we have honest conversation, one generation at a time, as we work to identify the reasons for this decline. Continue the conversation in our FACEBOOK GROUP! Join the HONEST WOMEN PODCAST COMMUNITY. Listen to Learn more abou…

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57. HOT TAKE THURSDAY: Am I a bad mom if...? 13:02

5M ago13:02

13:02

Our listeners asked: I always wanted to be a Stay at Home Mom, but now that I'm doing it, I hate it... The only thing I want for Mother's Day is a break from my husband and kids... Am I a bad mom?? 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 …

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56. Good Enough is the New Perfect: Why Feeling Like a "Bad Mom" Doesn't Make You a Failure 30:29

5M ago30:29

30:29

You might make a self-deprecating joke about riding the hot mess express, or saving for your kids’ future therapy, but the truth is? Behind the closed doors of the therapy room, so many women share that they fear they are a "bad mom," and there’s nothing funny about it. Listen as we get honest about : the fact that nearly every mom sometimes feels …

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55. HOT TAKE THURSDAY: My bids get rejected but he expects me to respond to his...HELP! 12:55

5M ago12:55

12:55

"I'm in a situation where my husband basically is dismissive or rejecting to me every time that I try to start a conversation with him, or I try to come close to him. But then, when he tries to come close to me, he gets really offended that I'm not engaged with him. I'm instantly getting my bids rejected or dismissed, but then my partner expects me…

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54. The Relationship Game-Changer You're Probably Missing 30:33

5M ago30:33

30:33

What if we told you there is one thing you could start doing today, that could divorce proof your marriage? Does it sound too good to be true? Today we have honest conversation about our attempts to connect with our partner and how one small move can increase or decrease the likelihood of divorce. Listen to hear more about: Bids for connection are …

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53. HOT TAKE THURSDAY: Should we combine bank accounts when we get married?? 14:17

5M ago14:17

14:17

My fiance and I are getting married in a few months, and we've figured out pretty much everything, except for this: he thinks we should keep our money separated, but I think we should combine it... What should we do? Join Andrea and Jess for the first ever HOT TAKE THURSDAY, where we answer listener questions in a completely unedited and unfiltered…

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52. Beyond the Budget - The Secret to Having Better Money Conversations With Your Spouse 29:33

5M ago29:33

29:33

For the first time EVER in Honest Women History, we have a topic SO juicy and SO loaded we had to break it into two episodes! This is the second of two episodes all about how to handle money better in your marriage, so go back to last week's episode if you haven't heard it yet (we'll wait!). Today we get honest about: The four money scripts: money …

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51. START HERE if You Want to Talk About Money in Marriage (Without Fighting!) 31:02

6M ago31:02

31:02

Are we the only ones who love having money, but absolutely HATE talking about it with our partners? Like, sweaty palms, fight or flight, fears of domestic-World-War-3 hate it? We didn't think so! That's why we're getting honest about how money conversations in our marriages are about SO MUCH MORE than dollars and cents. Join us as we discuss: A few…

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50. Hey Parents; Social Media really IS Harming your Kids! 33:41

6M ago33:41

33:41

Today, we're shining a light on a topic that's more urgent than ever: the impact of social media on our youth. Many of us are unaware of the dangers lurking online, and as mothers, we're constantly trying to navigate this digital landscape with our kids. In today’s episode, we get honest about the challenges we face and the strategies we're employi…

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49. This One Skill Can Make or Break Your Relationships 31:27

6M ago31:27

31:27

If we had to pick one skill that is vital to the health and longevity of our relationships - with spouses, kids, friends, and the world at large - it would be apologizing well. But, if we’re being honest? Many of us really suck at doing this when it counts! Today, we dive into the art of saying “I’m sorry,” - why it’s so dang hard to do, how to do …

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48. Aging Gracefully: How Our 20s and 30s Prepared Us for Today 29:14

6M ago29:14

29:14

Today, we're celebrating a special occasion – our birthdays! As women, we have been repeatedly told (and led to believe!) that aging is a bad thing. But is that accurate? As we blow out the candles, we thought it would be the perfect time to reflect on our experiences, lessons learned, and growth over the years. So grab a slice of cake, settle in, …

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47. Attacked by an Angry Man - What Would YOU Do? 33:38

7M ago33:38

33:38

From the time we were little girls, we’ve been given a list of things to do and not to do in order to stay safe. But what are you supposed to do when you are attacked out of the blue? Today we get honest about a recent scary situation that Andrea found herself in and work through the loaded question - what would you do? Listen as we dive into: Our …

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