In this week’s Girls With Opinions episode, we’re getting real about something every woman faces at some point: the version of you that emerges after life blindsides you.

We’re talking about identity shifts after hardship, heartbreak, grief, motherhood, career changes, health issues — the moments that force you to rebuild your sense of self in ways you didn’t expect (or ask for).

We share our own experiences with major life pivots, how adversity reshapes who you are, and the messy, nonlinear process of figuring yourself out again. This episode is honest, compassionate, vulnerable, and a reminder that losing yourself isn’t the end — it’s often the beginning of a version of you who’s braver, clearer, and more grounded than ever.

💬 In this episode:

• What it really looks like to lose your sense of self
• How adversity strips away old identities and forces new ones
• Why rediscovery feels exciting… and terrifying
• The pressure to “bounce back” vs. the reality of rebuilding
• The weird grief of outgrowing your old life
• Our personal stories of reinvention and finding ourselves again

✨ You’ll walk away with:

• Permission to evolve without apologizing
• A reminder that reconstruction is not failure — it’s transformation
• Insight into why you feel lost and why that feeling isn’t permanent
• Inspiration to reconnect with the parts of you that survived, softened, or strengthened after adversity
• Hope that who you’re becoming is someone worth meeting

📲 Come tell us about the version of you that emerged after your own plot twist:

• Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness
• Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit