Girls Gone Gritty

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Welcome to the Girls Gone Gritty Podcast! In this show, we will engage in authentic, unscripted conversations that span a spectrum of  different subjects, all seen through three unique lenses. Dive into real, raw, and often humorous discussions between two sisters-in-law and their closest friend. We offer the kind of advice we'd give our younger selves, revealing the lessons our mothers never taught us but we wish they had. Our goal is to inspire, empower, enlighten, and educate our listeners by sharing our unfiltered life experiences. Join us as we explore a wide range of topics that have profoundly influenced our identities and shaped us into the individuals we are today.Let's Get Gritty! 

  1. 6d ago

    #133 - Grief and Healing: Choosing Life After Loss

    Sometimes grit is not about fighting harder. Sometimes it is choosing to keep living when life has changed forever. In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, the hosts sit down with author, speaker, mentor, and longtime chaplain Lanie Larrua for a heartfelt conversation about grief, loss, faith, and finding purpose after life’s hardest moments. Lonnie shares how facing brain tumors changed the way she viewed fear and inspired her personal motto to live life fully enough that it “overflows” onto others. The conversation also looks at the many forms grief can take, from losing a spouse or parent to major life transitions and unexpected tragedy. Lonnie discusses her years supporting families and law enforcement as a chaplain, the value of hospice care, and why practical preparation can make loss a little less overwhelming. At its core, this episode is about choosing hope when circumstances feel hopeless, having deeper conversations with the people you love, and remembering that life can still hold meaning after loss. Episode Highlights: (0:00) Intro (7:32) Meeting Lanie Larrua and redefining grit (9:42) Choosing life in the midst of hopelessness (11:01) Finding strength after brain surgery (14:45) Helping women through difficult situations (16:47) Becoming a police department chaplain (18:03) Finding hope after tragedy and loss (19:31) Preparing financially for losing a spouse (21:41) How hospice can support families (23:37) Finding help during grief and transition (27:01) Why choosing life is a decision (28:25) Learning to live while grieving (32:23) Faith, hope, and the will to continue (33:53) Having deeper conversations and seeking help (36:41) Where to connect with Lanie (42:36) Outro Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow us: Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/ More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

  2. Sep 3

    #132 - Why We’re Addicted to Being Busy

    When did being busy become something we brag about instead of something we question? In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer take a closer look at our culture’s obsession with staying constantly occupied. They share their own struggles with packed calendars, endless to-do lists, multitasking, and the guilt that can show up when they finally slow down. The conversation gets especially real around the difference between being busy and actually being productive. Farley and Jen discuss how busyness can make us feel important, needed, and in control, while sometimes keeping us distracted from ourselves. They also talk about phones, notifications, overcommitting, and how nonstop activity can quietly cost us rest, creativity, relationships, attention, and presence. Before the main conversation, they cover travel laws in Texas, changes surrounding LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, and rising US Open ticket prices. The episode closes with a tribute to Dolly Parton and a reminder that self-worth does not have to come from how full your calendar looks. Episode Highlights: (0:00) Intro (2:03) Texas travel laws and restrictions (3:37) LIV Golf and PGA uncertainty (7:43) US Open ticket prices surge (10:09) When busyness becomes your identity (17:51) Why being busy feels important (18:54) Are we distracting ourselves? (20:08) The hidden cost of busyness (24:19) Honoring Dolly Parton’s grit (30:57) Outro Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow us: Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/ More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

  3. Aug 27

    #131 - Trad Wife? For Better Or Worse? Freedom of Choice or a Step Back?

    What does it really mean for women to have freedom of choice? In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer take on the growing “trad wife” conversation and what it says about feminism, family, work, and modern relationships. They discuss why some younger women are choosing homemaking and raising children over traditional career paths, while also looking at the financial realities and risks that can come with depending on one income. The conversation goes beyond choosing between career and home. Farley and Jennifer talk about the invisible work of parenting, the pressure many women feel to “do it all,” and how social media can make traditional family life look easier and more glamorous than it really is. They also stress the importance of talking openly about money, responsibilities, expectations, and long-term plans before marriage. Later, the episode shifts to Erin Brockovich’s efforts to track AI data centers and the environmental concerns surrounding their rapid growth. Episode Highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:48) Top 3 stories of the week (6:19) The return of traditional homemaking (8:44) How generations view work and family (10:14) Social media glamorizes the trad wife life (12:42) Is trad wife culture anti-feminist? (15:33) The pros and risks of financial dependence (16:47) Choosing homemaking without losing independence (19:06) Money, roles, and marriage conversations (20:49) Erin Brockovich takes on AI data centers (24:54) Song of the week (26:44) Appreciation, partnership, and closing thoughts (27:26) Outro Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow us: Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/ More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

  4. Aug 20

    #130 - Pass or Fail? Are Colleges Canceling Failure?

    What happens when we become so afraid of failure that we start removing it altogether? In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley Boyle and Jennifer Brenius take on the growing debate around pass-fail grading for college freshmen. Using the University of Michigan’s announced approach as a starting point, they question whether reducing academic pressure helps students adjust or takes away an important opportunity to build accountability, resilience, and grit. The conversation looks at both sides. College students face real pressure from grades, parents, social media, tuition costs, internships, and the expectation to be perfect. A softer first semester could give students room to adjust and try more challenging courses without being overwhelmed. But Farley and Jennifer also argue that mistakes, disappointing grades, and setbacks can teach time management, responsibility, and how to recover when things do not go as planned. Failure can become part of the story that helps someone grow. The episode also covers bone broth, postpartum mental health, women’s sports, the White House Press Corps, and the importance of having tough conversations and using your voice. Episode Highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:15) Bone broth as a morning alternative (3:48) Postpartum psychosis and accountability (7:22) Debate surrounding women’s sports (9:21) Are colleges canceling failure? (10:16) Collaboration versus academic competition (12:11) How grades can create accountability (14:29) The case for reducing freshman pressure (17:20) What students learn from bad grades (19:33) Perfectionism and academic anxiety (22:05) Failure, resilience, and building grit (24:33) Preparing students for college pressure (26:19) Got Grit Award: White House Press Corps (29:28) Music, connection, and being seen (32:52) Having an opinion and using your voice (33:31) Outro Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow us: Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/ More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

  5. Aug 13

    #129 - Living with AI: How to Use It Without Losing the Human Touch

    What happens when AI stops feeling like a new technology and simply becomes part of everyday life? In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer look at how quickly artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, plan, communicate, learn, and make decisions. They discuss practical ways AI can help with everything from trip planning and meal prep to home design, job searches, fitness, and workplace productivity. They also break down popular AI tools and explain an important difference between bots that respond to questions and AI agents that can actually perform tasks. But convenience comes with real concerns. Farley and Jennifer talk about privacy, misinformation, scams, job disruption, overreliance on technology, and the risk of letting AI replace real human connection. Their message is simple: AI can be a powerful resource, but it should never become the final authority. Stay curious, protect your information, check what you are told, and keep people at the center of the conversation. Episode Highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:00) How AI entered everyday life (6:04) Fact-checking AI-generated social media (6:26) Learning to use AI wisely (13:21) Comparing popular AI tools (20:59) AI bots versus AI agents (22:25) Protecting your personal information (25:44) Practical AI uses at home (30:09) AI changes hiring and resumes (34:17) When AI replaces human connection (36:46) Using AI with greater caution (41:16) Got Grit Award: Canva founders (47:26) Outro Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow us: Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/ More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

  6. Aug 6

    #128 - Doppelgängers! Best Friend or Evil Twin? The Strange Truth About Lookalikes

    What would you do if you came face-to-face with someone who looked almost exactly like you? In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer explore the strange, funny, and sometimes unsettling world of doppelgängers. They unpack the term’s sinister origins, share the celebrities they have been compared to, and discuss famous Hollywood lookalikes who could easily pass as twins. The conversation also examines how genetics, facial structure, styling, plastic surgery, and social media can make unrelated people appear nearly identical. From “copy-paste faces” to artificial intelligence and facial recognition, the hosts question what happens when admiration turns into imitation, and whether technology now knows our faces better than we do. Before the main topic, they weigh in on confusing food expiration labels, paid access to reliable news, and athletes investing in American farmland. The episode closes by honoring the USS Abraham Lincoln crew and the servicemembers showing incredible resilience far from home. The central reminder is simple: someone may look like you, but nobody can truly be you. Episode Highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:41) The truth about food expiration dates (3:44) Should reliable news require a subscription? (5:59) Athletes investing in American farmland (7:25) Meeting your real-life doppelgänger (9:34) The dark origin of “doppelgänger” (12:46) Why Hollywood creates familiar faces (14:52) Plastic surgery and copy-paste faces (19:00) Photographing unrelated lookalikes (19:40) AI, facial recognition, and digital cloning (21:54) Social media imitation and identity (23:24) Celebrity doppelgängers you cannot unsee (28:24) Why individuality still matters (29:20) Got Grit: USS Abraham Lincoln crew (31:30) Song of the week and closing thoughts (33:11) Outro Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow us: Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/ More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

  7. Jul 30

    #127 - How Much Is Social Media (Vs Your Doctor) Influencing Your Health And Wellness Decisions?

    What happens when health advice starts looking more like entertainment than medicine? In this episode, Farley and Jennifer examine the growing influence of social media on the way people approach wellness, beauty, supplements, fitness, and medical treatments. They explain how influencers, celebrity endorsements, discount codes, and carefully designed algorithms can make a product feel trustworthy, even when the person promoting it has no medical expertise. The conversation covers peptides, GLP-1 medications, supplements, wearable health trackers, dangerous viral trends, and the risks of buying unregulated products through gray-market sources. Listeners will learn why a personal success story is not the same as scientific evidence, how health data can become an unhealthy obsession, and why no wellness protocol works for everyone. Farley and Jennifer encourage listeners to research ingredients, understand possible side effects, get baseline bloodwork, and give a qualified medical professional the chance to weigh in. The episode closes by honoring Paris Hilton for turning her influence into advocacy and reminding us not to judge someone solely by their public image. Episode Highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:12) Why social media health advice is risky (4:41) Celebrity influence and questionable brand deals (7:22) The appeal of instant wellness solutions (8:51) How Paris Hilton shaped influencer culture (12:21) Peptides, GLP-1s, and online health products (14:09) How algorithms turn attention into sales (16:47) When health technology becomes an obsession (19:12) Why wellness is never one-size-fits-all (24:33) Bloodwork, research, and medical guidance (28:12) Dangerous health trends affecting young people (32:28) How to judge wellness endorsements (38:39) Paris Hilton’s advocacy and Got Grit Award (45:40) Outro Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow us: Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/ More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

  8. Jul 23

    #126 - What Are Your Guilty Pleasures And Summer Obsessions?

    What if the reset you need this summer is hiding inside a book you cannot put down? In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer celebrate summer guilty pleasures, from beach reads and reality television to cocktails, comfort food, and taking time to escape everyday stress. They share their favorite reading habits, discuss why physical books still feel special, and recommend popular memoirs, self-help titles, and page-turning novels. The conversation also covers trending headlines, including food safety concerns, Netflix’s growing interest in live programming, and the environmental impact of AI data centers. Farley and Jennifer remind listeners to stay informed about changes happening in their local communities. They also discuss the value of financial awareness, the importance of helping children enjoy reading, and why sharing a meaningful book can be a simple but powerful gift. The episode closes by celebrating six women recognized for environmental leadership and reflecting on Don Henley’s “The Heart of the Matter,” forgiveness, loss, and healing. Pick up a book, pass one along, and give yourself permission to pause. Episode Highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:12) Summer guilty pleasures and personal resets (1:59) Food safety concerns and contaminated produce (3:53) Netflix brings back live television (5:57) AI data centers and energy use (8:34) Why summer reading offers an escape (12:09) Books that start important conversations (14:21) Favorite beach reads and book adaptations (19:48) How summer reading has changed (22:57) Give someone the gift of a book (24:32) Farley shares her heart book idea (26:05) Women leading environmental change (28:43) Forgiveness and “The Heart of the Matter” (32:01) Outro Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow us: Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/ More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

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Welcome to the Girls Gone Gritty Podcast! In this show, we will engage in authentic, unscripted conversations that span a spectrum of  different subjects, all seen through three unique lenses. Dive into real, raw, and often humorous discussions between two sisters-in-law and their closest friend. We offer the kind of advice we'd give our younger selves, revealing the lessons our mothers never taught us but we wish they had. Our goal is to inspire, empower, enlighten, and educate our listeners by sharing our unfiltered life experiences. Join us as we explore a wide range of topics that have profoundly influenced our identities and shaped us into the individuals we are today.Let's Get Gritty! 

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  • Creator
    3G's
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Girls Gone Gritty
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