Girl! Can You Talk?

Christy and Ana
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Christy and Ana are lifelong best friends who are changing the narrative of the Modern Midlife Woman by inviting you into their real and sometimes shocking conversations that were once just between friends. They pepper in their personal and often vulnerable "MId-LIFE updates" with A-list guests spots that educate, inspire and support women who once felt it is all downhill after midlife. Check that "follow" button so you don't miss the weekly unfiltered conversations your friends will be talking about...hormones, relationships and unapologetically aging YOUR way in the ever changing "Instagram" World!

  1. 5h ago

    Ep. 127 Why Midlife Feels So Much Like Being a Teenager Again

    Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! A 16-year-old girl and a midlife woman walk into a room… and the emotional energy is surprisingly similar. One is spiraling over a text. The other is spiraling over the dishwasher. Both blame hormones. Both are wondering, Why am I like this? In this episode, we’re talking about the surprising similarities between being a teenager and navigating midlife. From shifting hormones and mood swings to identity changes, relationship rewrites, and figuring out who you are now. Because at both stages of life, you’re learning how to trust yourself, use your voice, and step into what’s next. 💜 Less people-pleasing. More boundaries. 💜 Less shrinking. More self-trust. 💜 Less worrying about fitting in. More confidence in who you are. Different decades. Same fire!!!!!  Comments or suggestions for topics?  Chat@girlcanyoutalk.com   Follow us on Instagram: GIRLCANYOUTALK Links to our favorite things Beam Minerals : BeamMineralsLink use discount code GIRLTALK and get 25% off Paleovalley: to shop the entire store us this link for 15% off anything else you desire from Paleo Valley with this link PaleoValley15  Beef sticks: get 50% off with our link here

    50 min

  2. May 21

    Ep. 126 Emer Delaney on Midlife Weight Gain, Macros & Why Your Body Feels Different

    Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Is your body suddenly responding differently to food… even though you feel like you’re eating healthier than ever? In this episode, we sit down with registered dietitian Emer Delaney to talk about why so many women in perimenopause and menopause feel bloated, exhausted, frustrated with weight gain, and confused about why the things that used to work no longer do. We get into hormones, metabolism, protein, macros, cravings, gut health, stress, sleep, and the realistic nutrition shifts that can actually make a difference in midlife. If you’ve ever wondered…  “Should I be eating less?”  “Why am I craving sugar all the time?”  “Why is weight gain happening around my middle?”  “Why do I feel so off lately?”  …this conversation is for you. Plus, she shares simple habits women can start implementing right away, along with the biggest mistakes many women make when trying to lose weight in this stage of life. Emer is also offering our listeners a free guide called Kick Start Weight Loss and Feel Amazing Again: https://online.myprivatediet.com/protein-guide-sign-up-page  Comments or suggestions for topics?  Chat@girlcanyoutalk.com   Follow us on Instagram: GIRLCANYOUTALK Links to our favorite things Beam Minerals : BeamMineralsLink use discount code GIRLTALK and get 25% off Paleovalley: to shop the entire store us this link for 15% off anything else you desire from Paleo Valley with this link PaleoValley15  Beef sticks: get 50% off with our link here

    42 min

  3. May 14

    Ep. 125 Allie Hill on the Stages of the Empty Nest, Identity Shifts & the “Now What?” Phase

    Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Is it possible to feel proud… and a little lost at the same time? In this episode, we sit down with midlife and empty nest life coach Allie Hill to talk about the emotional side of motherhood transitions that no one really prepares you for. From the identity shifts and the quiet house, to the grief, freedom, and “now what?” moments that can come when your kids start leaving, this conversation is for every woman who feels like a part of her life is changing… and isn’t quite sure who she is on the other side of it yet. We talk about preparing for the empty nest before it happens, what moms wish they knew sooner, why this stage can feel so emotional, and how to begin reconnecting with yourself again in midlife. Plus, Allie shares her 4R framework and the tools women need to navigate this stage. If you’re in the thick of this season, heading toward it, or quietly wondering why this transition feels bigger than you expected… this episode will make you feel less alone. Allie is offering our listeners a free guide called The Gentle Reset. Get it here: https://bit.ly/4wau7Iq  Comments or suggestions for topics?  Chat@girlcanyoutalk.com   Follow us on Instagram: GIRLCANYOUTALK Links to our favorite things Beam Minerals : BeamMineralsLink use discount code GIRLTALK and get 25% off Paleovalley: to shop the entire store us this link for 15% off anything else you desire from Paleo Valley with this link PaleoValley15  Beef sticks: get 50% off with our link here

    53 min

  4. May 9

    Ep. 124 Empty Nest vs. Not Quite There Yet: What We’ve Learned (and Didn’t Expect)

    Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Every stage of motherhood asks us to let go a little more… and no one really talks about how emotional that can feel. In this episode, we unpack the reality of the empty nest, the “not quite there yet” phase, and the identity shifts that happen long before your kids are fully gone. From the emotional buildup that starts in the school years, to the strange limbo of raising technically grown kids who still very much impact your daily life, we talk honestly about the grief, uncertainty, silence, freedom, and “now what?” moments so many moms quietly experience. Ana opens up about her transition after 20+ years as a stay-at-home mom, while Christy shares what it feels like to want to move forward in life… while still feeling emotionally tied to what comes next for her kids. This conversation is about motherhood, identity, letting go, and learning how to reconnect with yourself again in the middle of all the change. Because maybe this season isn’t just about losing a role… Maybe it’s about rediscovering who you are beyond it.  Comments or suggestions for topics?  Chat@girlcanyoutalk.com   Follow us on Instagram: GIRLCANYOUTALK Links to our favorite things Beam Minerals : BeamMineralsLink use discount code GIRLTALK and get 25% off Paleovalley: to shop the entire store us this link for 15% off anything else you desire from Paleo Valley with this link PaleoValley15  Beef sticks: get 50% off with our link here

    38 min

  5. Apr 30

    Ep. 123 Midlife Fitness Isn’t the Same (Here’s What Actually Works Now) w/ Cat Reisen

    Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Something is happening to our bodies… and no one really prepared us for it. In this episode, we sit down with performance and lifestyle coach, certified menopause coach, and nutrition specialist Catherine Reisen to talk about what’s actually going on during perimenopause and menopause, and why what used to work suddenly doesn’t. From the most common struggles women come in with, to the symptoms they don’t even realize are hormone-related, Cat shares a more holistic, 360 approach that goes beyond just workouts. We also get into real client stories, from perimenopause to post-menopause, the “aha” moments that changed everything, and the shifts that helped them start feeling like themselves again. And one thing she wants every woman to remember? You’re not meant to do this alone. Connect with Cat at IG @coachedbycat and CoachedbyCat.com   Comments or suggestions for topics?  Chat@girlcanyoutalk.com   Follow us on Instagram: GIRLCANYOUTALK Links to our favorite things Beam Minerals : BeamMineralsLink use discount code GIRLTALK and get 25% off Paleovalley: to shop the entire store us this link for 15% off anything else you desire from Paleo Valley with this link PaleoValley15  Beef sticks: get 50% off with our link here

    38 min

  6. Apr 23

    Ep. 122 Wait…This Is Happening to You Too?” Perimenopause & Menopause Unfiltered

    Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Menopause is such a fun little season of life… right? After sharing a reel that clearly struck a nerve, we realized just how many women are quietly experiencing the same things and wondering, “is this just me?” Spoiler… it’s not. Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or starting to notice subtle shifts, we’re saying it out loud… the funny, the dramatic, slightly unhinged moments that will have you thinking, “okay wait, this actually makes sense now.” Some of it is frustrating, some of it is funny, and some of it is frustratingly funny… and a lot of it makes you question yourself. But maybe the most important part? Realizing you’re not the only one. And yes, we start with the chewing.  Comments or suggestions for topics?  Chat@girlcanyoutalk.com   Follow us on Instagram: GIRLCANYOUTALK Links to our favorite things Beam Minerals : BeamMineralsLink use discount code GIRLTALK and get 25% off Paleovalley: to shop the entire store us this link for 15% off anything else you desire from Paleo Valley with this link PaleoValley15  Beef sticks: get 50% off with our link here

    49 min

  7. Apr 9

    Ep. 121 Dr. John Gray Part 2: What We Realized After the Cameras Stopped

    Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Last week’s conversation with Dr. John Gray opened something up for us… and the real impact didn’t hit until after we stopped recording. 💥 This episode is just us—no expert, no filter—talking through what came up in the days after. The a-ha moments, the conversations we kept having, and the ways this started showing up in real life in ways we didn’t expect. We’re unpacking what shifted as we sat with Venus Talks, Feeling Letters, and the idea of actually asking for help… and how those concepts landed once we had space to reflect. We talk about: What we realized a Venus Talk really is (and why “don’t fix it” hit differently after the fact)The internal resistance around asking for help—and what that brought up for usThe Feeling Letter we didn’t want to write… and what came up just thinking about itThat “why do I have to ask?” thought—and the perspective shift that softened itHow communication patterns connect to hormones, emotional cycles, and even our friendshipsThe moments that made us pause, laugh, cringe a little… and look at things differently💕 If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation and thought later… I could’ve shown up differently there, this is that kind of episode. We’re also sharing the four simple things we’re putting into motion this week—and inviting you to reflect and try them in your own way. Send this to a friend who would have this exact conversation with you, and come tell us what resonated—we read every message.  Comments or suggestions for topics?  Chat@girlcanyoutalk.com   Follow us on Instagram: GIRLCANYOUTALK Links to our favorite things Beam Minerals : BeamMineralsLink use discount code GIRLTALK and get 25% off Paleovalley: to shop the entire store us this link for 15% off anything else you desire from Paleo Valley with this link PaleoValley15  Beef sticks: get 50% off with our link here

    44 min

  8. Apr 2

    Ep. 120 Dr. John Gray on the Hidden Link Between Hormones & Relationships

    Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! What if feeling overwhelmed, impatient, or just… off… isn’t just your mood? What if it’s your body responding to how you’re being met in your relationship? In this episode, we welcome back relationship expert Dr. John Gray to talk about his latest book, “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus—For Women Only: Be Happy With or Without a Man”—and why his work feels more relevant than ever for midlife women. We dive into the connection between emotional stress and the “hormones of happiness” (like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and oxytocin), and how the way we communicate can support—or disrupt—balance in our bodies. We also talk about what vulnerability looks like for women today, how to express emotions without losing yourself, and why most of us were never taught how to communicate in a way that actually works. In this episode, we explore: Why feeling “off” may be physiological—not just emotionalHow relationship dynamics influence stress and hormone balanceWhat modern vulnerability really looks likeThe “Feeling Letter” for processing emotions without conflict“Venus Talks” to be heard without triggering defensivenessThe “5-Minute Ask” to reduce resentmentBalancing independence while still allowing supportThis conversation helps you understand yourself on a deeper level—so you can feel better, communicate better, and create relationships that actually support you. 👉 Learn more at marsvenus.com  Comments or suggestions for topics?  Chat@girlcanyoutalk.com   Follow us on Instagram: GIRLCANYOUTALK Links to our favorite things Beam Minerals : BeamMineralsLink use discount code GIRLTALK and get 25% off Paleovalley: to shop the entire store us this link for 15% off anything else you desire from Paleo Valley with this link PaleoValley15  Beef sticks: get 50% off with our link here

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Christy and Ana are lifelong best friends who are changing the narrative of the Modern Midlife Woman by inviting you into their real and sometimes shocking conversations that were once just between friends. They pepper in their personal and often vulnerable "MId-LIFE updates" with A-list guests spots that educate, inspire and support women who once felt it is all downhill after midlife. Check that "follow" button so you don't miss the weekly unfiltered conversations your friends will be talking about...hormones, relationships and unapologetically aging YOUR way in the ever changing "Instagram" World!

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  • Creator
    Christy and Ana
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Girl! Can You Talk?
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