Sisterly

Can you manifest the life you want? Can positive affirmations alter your mindset? In today's episode we're explaining what manifestation is, what scientists say about it and our own personal beliefs on it. We also contrast it with the concept of affirmations, and explain what affirmations are, what they can be used for and our own experiences using them. 

Today you'll hear some of our most embarrassing stories...we're revealing some of our earliest crushes that really felt like love at 15. What was our first teenage infatuation like? Was is successful or an epic flop? We also dive into some of our celebrity crushes from back in the day and finish it all off with an epic 2000s heart-throb version of smash or pass. You won't want to miss it!

That's right - Sisterly has its very first guests! Our wonderful boyfriends, Mike and Jack, join us on the pod for the first time to discuss their perspectives on middle school and high school dating, dances, relationships and societal expectations. Olivia and Rebecca talk about prom-posals, rejection and 6th grade boyfriends. We hope to make this the first segment in a recurring series where they answer our invasive questions and provide some insights into the boy brain. Let us know what else you want to hear from them!

It's no secret that we're our own toughest critics. But a lot of the things you feel bad or guilty about aren't bad AT ALL. In fact they're 100% normal. In today's episode we break down everything from wishing you were someone else to having a lot of emotions and why those are rational feelings. But, we also talk about ways to handle those feelings and how to better manage them. 

Having a tough day? Are you doubting yourself or feeling stressed? We've all been there! In these moments it's more important than ever to take care of yourself. Today we're giving you tips and tricks on how to put yourself first when it feels impossible. Plus hear the latest on what we've been up to, including Olivia's thrilling trip to donate blood.

That's right, we're talking conflict. In today's episode we break down our approaches to handling conflict, how we react to and express feelings of anger, frustration or upset, and how we receive it from others. We share our own experiences arguing with friends or romantic partners and the tips we've picked up over time that can make having arguments less intimidating and more productive. 

Happy New Year, Sisterly listeners! In today's episode we're talking about whether or not we subscribe to New Year's "resolutions" and what we're seeking out of 2022. Plus, hear some A+ quality rambling about our love of Tom Holland and Zendaya, cats, and reading. 

The year is wrapping up and we are feeling reflective! Today we tackle a challenging topic...forgiveness. Are you someone who can forgive and forget or do you hold onto grudges forever? Most importantly, are you able to forgive yourself? If not, you're not alone! We break down some of the ways we've been able to worth on forgiving ourselves in today's episode. 

We asked and you answered! On today's episode we're so excited to talk about red and green flags in dating and relationships, especially those that our listeners sent in. Dating and building relationships is tough, so what are some things that we should be wary of and what are signs that the person you're with could be a winner? Tune in to hear us break down red flags like being rude to waiters, bragging and only talking about yourself and hype up green flags including being open to trying new things.