What actually makes people happy? Like really happy: peaceful, deeply fulfilled kind of happy. In this episode, Josie explores the daily habits of the happiest women in the world, based on research from leading neuroscientists, psychologists, and spiritual thinkers. These aren’t your typical “write three things you’re grateful for” habits. They’re the deep, soulful, science-backed practices that rewire your brain for joy. You’ll learn why the brain is wired for negativity (and how to change that), what the Barbie movie taught us about toxic positivity, and the game-changing lesson about gratitude Josie learned from an energy healer but no one ever talks about. If you’ve ever felt like happiness was something you had to earn, this episode will change how you see your entire life. Listen now and discover how to stop searching for happiness and start feeling it.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a spiral of overthinking? This 5-minute guided reset is designed to help you interrupt the chaos, regulate your nervous system, and get back to yourself. Whether you're spiraling over a text, a mistake, the future, or nothing in particular, this episode will walk you through what’s actually happening in your brain and body, and how to get unstuck. No woo-woo, no self-help clichés—just real talk, neuroscience-backed tools, and a reminder that you’ve got this (because you do!). Hit play whenever worry, stress, or a spiral hits.

In this month’s reset, Josie reflects on a super busy month and the mindset shift that completely changed how she moved through it. She shares the surprising lessons she took from September’s episodes, how they connected back to the theme of showing up as your best self, and the powerful intention she’s setting for October. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, waiting for the “right time,” or stuck holding onto things you’ve outgrown, this conversation will feel like the reset you didn’t know you needed.

It's Josie's 30th birthday! To celebrate, she's sharing the 30 biggest lessons she’s learned in 30 years—the truths that have shaped her relationships, career, health, mindset, and self-worth. If you’ve ever felt pressure about turning a new decade—or just want real, tangible wisdom you can apply to any season of life—this is the inspo-packed episode you'll want to relisten to over and over again. You'll learn why 30 is the starting point, not a finish line; the only nutrition advice you’ll ever actually need; the most overlooked life hack for being magnetic in any room, and 25+ more powerful lessons to live by. Whether you’re 22 or 50, this episode contains 30 of the most powerful lessons that just might change your entire life.

Feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, or like one more email might push you over the edge? In today’s solo, Josie takes a science-backed approach to stress that goes way beyond bubble baths and affirmations. You’ll learn what stress really is on a neurological and physiological level, why your brain can’t tell the difference between a tiger in the wild and a Slack message from your boss, and how your body gets stuck in “survival mode.” Josie breaks down the evolutionary purpose of stress, the concept of your stress threshold, and why things like traffic, a busy schedule, or conflict with your partner can feel like life-or-death. Most importantly, you’ll walk away with tangible, evidence-based tools to complete the stress cycle, raise your stress threshold, and train your brain and body to feel safe, even when life feels chaotic. 

In today's monthly reset episode, Josie unpacks the biggest takeaways from July—AKA our month of pure, unapologetic fun. She shares her personal lessons from back-to-back summer trips (read: pasta, rosé, and a lack of sleep), and how that nudged a powerful realization: balance is a teeter-totter, not a scale. We’re talking romanticizing your life as a wellness practice, interrupting the inner critic, and shifting from panic to empowerment in how we treat our bodies. Plus, you’ll get tangible “homework” to start integrating joy, confidence, and self-trust right now. Stay tuned to hear the powerful intention and theme for August. Whether you need a mindset reset, a self-worth boost, or just a moment of “omg, same,” this episode will help you move into August with embodiment and clarity.

Feeling behind? You're not alone. In this honest solo episode, Josie dives deep into the anxiety that hits when your feed is full of engagements, wedding invites flood your inbox, and you’re wondering if you’re somehow “late” to your own life. Whether you’re 22 and single or 39 and still figuring it all out, this episode unpacks why comparison spirals hit so hard in our 20s and 30s—and how to break free from them. Josie shares about the real reason marriage feels like a deadline (hint: it’s not your biological clock), how societal conditioning is still quietly shaping our worth, and why your timeline is not only valid—but sacred. You’ll walk away with fresh perspective, real tools, and maybe even a little more peace with where you are. If you’ve ever thought, “I should be further along by now”—this one’s for you.

“I really want to work on mindfulness and feeling present, but I feel like none of the meditations or other practices I’ve tried really work. How can I be more present in my life?” 

This episode is your permission slip to stop going through the motions and start living your life. Josie is answering a listener's question about how to be more present, and spoiler: meditation isn’t the only way (or even the best way) to feel more mindful and grounded in your everyday life. You’ll learn: what “being present” actually means (and why we’re all doing it wrong), a mindset hack that’s more powerful than any gratitude journal, how a Rachel McAdams movie changed Josie’s brain chemistry, and why being present could be the missing key to your happiness (backed by wild psychology). Listen for the mindset reset you didn’t know you needed.

“Any tips for couples to fight in a healthier way? I feel like me and my husband could definitely use some communication tips.”

The best relationships aren't made up of people who never fight–they're made up of people who know how to fight well. In this week’s Ask The Everygirl, Josie shares her experience (and some therapy gems) on how couples can actually grow closer through conflict. From why shouting drives your souls apart (literally) to the one communication rule that can change your relationship, this episode is packed with real talk, personal stories, and advice you’ll want to passively-aggressively send to your partner. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, newly coupled, or just want to be better at emotionally regulating your inner 6-year-old, this episode is your toolkit for fighting fair and loving better.

“Up until February, I was doing a great job and felt so good: I got into running, Pilates, fueling my body with healthy food, and working on my dating life. But this past month, I’ve hit a wall...My bad habits are coming back–how can I strengthen my willpower?" 

Consider this episode a masterclass in building healthy habits and ditching habits that don't serve you. Josie shares various potential causes behind a lack of motivation and offers a concrete checklist of what to do to build healthy habits while foregoing unhealthy habits.

Josie is sharing five of the most transformative lessons she's learned about love that have made the biggest difference in her relationships and can help you become happier and more fulfilled. While some of these tips are about romantic relationships (such as what actually is a "soulmate" and why is believing in them ruining your relationship?), most of these lessons can apply to love in any aspect, from friends to family members. Listen to find out why relationships are like jeans, our society's biggest misconception about love, the secret to feeling less lonely Josie wishes she knew sooner, and more powerful lessons.

Lexi Hidalgo is a yoga instructor and content creator with over 3 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Except Lexi is not the typical mega-influencer; she seems more like the best friend you go to for advice or the big sister that can always cheer you up. From candidly crying in a video sharing her anxiety attack to offering relationship advice on her podcast, Lexi is an advocate for mental health, kindness, confidence, and community. In today's episode, you'll hear Lexi like never before. She shares her experience being bullied in school and experiencing mental health struggles to how she learned to love herself and set boundaries. Lexi also shares her love story of how she got into her relationship and the rituals, communication, and mindsets that she swears by to keep her relationship as happy as possible.

Have you ever held yourself back because you didn't believe you were ready or worthy of an opportunity? Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? How often do you compare your life to others on social media? Dr. Simone Alicia is a female-focused self-esteem expert and motivational speaker known as The Self-Esteem Doctor. In today's episode, Dr. Simone and Josie discuss where self-esteem comes from, what it actually means, and how to change it. They also talk about how confidence is the key to getting anything you want, from more money to a better relationship. From why self-esteem is like a Christmas tree to how to stop comparing yourself to others, this episode is full of life-changing tidbits you'll want to share with your best friends or little sister.

Do you often feel like you're just going through the motions rather than thriving? Do you often say to yourself "I'll be happy once I...[insert: lose weight, feel less stressed, get in a relationship, stop grieving...]?" This episode is for you. Brandi Sellerz-Jackson is the inspiring author of On Thriving: Harnessing Joy Through Life's Great Labors, and has been featured in media outlets such as Oprah Daily and The Today Show. Josie and Brandi discuss how to thrive (and stop surviving), thriving tools to add to your daily routine, and how to start living for joy today instead of waiting for your circumstances to change. They also discuss how to thrive through grief or stress, what we get wrong about self-care, and why we should stop calling people "resilient." Consider this episode a complete guide to how to thrive in your life.

What if the secret to a happy, fulfilling life is hidden in your past? What if knowing our origin wounds can liberate the way we love other people and ourselves? Licensed marriage and family therapist, Vienna Pharaon (known as @mindfulmft), is helping people heal from their origin wounds to break patterns, be in fulfilling relationships, and feel truly happy. In this episode, we dive into what origin wounds are, how they shape our belief systems, and why everyone has some kind of childhood trauma. Vienna also shares amazing tips for how to heal and stop holding yourself back from having healthy relationships, as well as how to support yourself and stop toxic patterns during time with family. We also discuss how origin wounds are likely holding you back in your dating life or relationship. Consider this episode the roadmap to true healing.

For a special Valentine's Day episode, we are celebrating the most worthy kind of love: self-love. Denise Francis is the Founder and CEO of The Self Love Organization, a digital platform that aims to make healing, self-love, and wellness accessible to Black women. She is also the author of The Soul Study Self Love Journal–a therapist approved daily prompt journal–and has a top Ted Talk on the topic of self-love. In this episode, Denise and Josie are talking about all things falling in love with yourself: what self-love really means (it's different than any definition you've heard before!) and why self-love and self-care are different. They also discuss how to stay true to yourself in relationships, how self-love affects your love life, and how to heal from a breakup (or any other rejection) once and for all. Denise shares so many unique tips on how to truly love yourself more, from journal prompts to powerful affirmations, to routines and exercises, all meant to cultivate true joy, heal your inner child, and achieve the most important form of love.