Talks of mental health and speaking up have been everywhere but not many people have discussed how to be there for someone when they ask for help. In this episode, we talk about the basics of truly being there for someone to improve the quality of care we give our relationships. I also answer, "What to do if you have a toxic friend?"

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Girl Wise is a podcast geared towards women's empowerment by discussing many topics that we face daily like relationships, romance, career, friendships, family, and many more. Brenda Nicole shares her wisdom from everything she's learned so far in life so that others can acquire the knowledge it takes to be Girl Wise.

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This is the 16th episode of season 2 and no.51 episode overall.

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It's our 50th episode! That means that it's time for the first guest of the podcast, my incredible sister! In this episode, she discusses her story with hormonal birth control and the lessons she's learned along the way.

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Girl Wise is a podcast geared towards women's empowerment by discussing many topics that we face daily like relationships, romance, career, friendships, family, and many more. Brenda Nicole shares her wisdom from everything she's learned so far in life so that others can acquire the knowledge it takes to be Girl Wise.

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This is the 15th episode of season 2 and no.50 episode overall.

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There is no one right answer to the complex nature of modern plastic surgery procedures. One thing can be said, however, that sometimes the things we do to prevent the problem end up creating it. Ageism and plastic surgery go hand in hand this episode delves into that and more. We need to help women win! But what to do when your boyfriend loses interest in you?

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Girl Wise is a podcast geared towards women's empowerment by discussing many topics that we face daily like relationships, romance, career, friendships, family, and many more. Brenda Nicole shares her wisdom from everything she's learned so far in life so that others can acquire the knowledge it takes to be Girl Wise.

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This is the 14th episode of season 2 and no.49 episode overall.

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In a time where being a man written by a woman is a compliment, what does it mean to be a woman written by a man? This episode defines the male gaze, why it's important to learn about, what it means for both men and women and how some tropes translate into real life. Doesn't everyone take a gap year?

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Girl Wise is a podcast geared towards women's empowerment by discussing many topics that we face daily like relationships, romance, career, friendships, family, and many more. Brenda Nicole shares her wisdom from everything she's learned so far in life so that others can acquire the knowledge it takes to be Girl Wise.

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This is the 13th episode of season 2 and no.48 episode overall.

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Being young in a world surrounded by and made for men is not easy. In this episode, I spill 16 things my sixteen-year-old self would have died to know about men because let's face it, she desperately needed to know. And what is one thing that makes you happy?

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Girl Wise is a podcast geared towards women's empowerment by discussing many topics that we face daily like relationships, romance, career, friendships, family, and many more. Brenda Nicole shares her wisdom from everything she's learned so far in life so that others can acquire the knowledge it takes to be Girl Wise.

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This is the 12th episode of season 2 and no.47 episode overall.

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Do you have a history of losing friends or having friendships end badly? Well, then this episode is for you. This episode talks about what qualities may make you a bad friend, times I have been a bad friend before, and what we can do to better these relationships. I also answer how to approach people when you're shy.

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Girl Wise is a podcast geared towards women's empowerment by discussing many topics that we face daily like relationships, romance, career, friendships, family, and many more. Brenda Nicole shares her wisdom from everything she's learned so far in life so that others can acquire the knowledge it takes to be Girl Wise.

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This is the 11th episode of season 2 and no.46 episode overall.

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Your weight and physical appearance affect all aspects of your life, especially if you're a woman. Thin propaganda is fed to us our entire lives and though body positivity has tried to make moves, it has barely made a dent in ensuring sustainable change for universal body acceptance. What can we do to love ourselves?

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Girl Wise is a podcast geared towards women's empowerment by discussing many topics that we face daily like relationships, romance, career, friendships, family, and many more. Brenda Nicole shares her wisdom from everything she's learned so far in life so that others can acquire the knowledge it takes to be Girl Wise.

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This is the 10th episode of season 2 and no.45 episode overall.

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Proposals can be a wonderful and exciting thing under the right circumstances and in this episode we have a girl chat about their history, gender roles, my own wants for a proposal, and more. Just delulu talk! I also share my top exam stress tips.

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Girl Wise is a podcast geared towards women's empowerment by discussing many topics that we face daily like relationships, romance, career, friendships, family, and many more. Brenda Nicole shares her wisdom from everything she's learned so far in life so that others can acquire the knowledge it takes to be Girl Wise.

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This is the 9th episode of season 2 and no.44 episode overall.

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Have you also felt strangely down lately? Life's been overwhelming, exhausting, and confusing and this week I share tips on what I've been doing about it and why each method works. You are not alone, we've got this! And has your community lost third spaces?

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Girl Wise is a podcast geared towards women's empowerment by discussing many topics that we face daily like relationships, romance, career, friendships, family, and many more. Brenda Nicole shares her wisdom from everything she's learned so far in life so that others can acquire the knowledge it takes to be Girl Wise.

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This is the 8th episode of season 2 and no.43 episode overall.

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Most of us have a bad boy era in our lives where we just can't seem to stay away. For some, we grow out of it but for others, things escalate. Why are they so romanticized and widespread in all media? We delve as to what they represent for women and how it's much more than "women not knowing what's good for them." What's your fave song at the moment??

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Girl Wise is a podcast geared towards women's empowerment by discussing many topics that we face daily like relationships, romance, career, friendships, family, and many more. Brenda Nicole shares her wisdom from everything she's learned so far in life so that others can acquire the knowledge it takes to be Girl Wise.

Want to send in a question? Do so at [email protected] or on the Girl Wise website

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This is the 7th episode of season 2 and no. 42 episode overall.

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