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. 5d ago

    #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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Jul 16

    #125 - Carbon Monoxide The Silent Killer Every Family Needs to Know and Prepare For

    A single alarm may have saved an entire family from a silent killer they could not see, smell, or taste. In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer share a frightening firsthand experience with carbon monoxide after severe storms caused a power outage and triggered a home generator. When the carbon monoxide alarm sounded early in the morning, the family initially wondered whether it was only a low battery. A fire department inspection revealed dangerously high carbon monoxide levels inside the house. The hosts explain why every alarm must be taken seriously, the common appliances and equipment that can produce carbon monoxide, and the symptoms people often mistake for exhaustion or illness. They also discuss where detectors should be placed, why older units need to be replaced, and how smart or hardwired systems may provide added protection. Listeners are encouraged to check their homes, help family members do the same, and carry a portable carbon monoxide detector when staying in hotels or rental properties. This episode is an important reminder that preparation can protect your family, guests, and pets before an emergency becomes a tragedy. Episode Highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:04) America’s 250th birthday celebrations and tall ships (3:40) A high-profile wedding at Madison Square Garden (6:05) Prediction markets and the risks of easy gambling (8:21) France’s Statue of Liberty light show (10:56) Severe storms, flooding, and power outages (11:36) A carbon monoxide alarm wakes the family (13:11) Firefighters discover dangerously high CO levels (14:01) Why carbon monoxide is called a silent killer (15:14) Replacing old alarms and recognizing symptoms (16:11) How the generator may have caused the leak (18:09) Why travelers should carry portable CO alarms (19:48) Headaches, dizziness, confusion, and other warning signs (21:26) Where carbon monoxide detectors should be installed (23:28) Essential carbon monoxide safety reminders (26:10) The Wall of American Heroes traveling exhibit (29:48) Lyric of the week: “Lean on Me” (30:59) 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 9

    #124 - How To Identify The Newest Drug Trends

    One honest conversation could save someone’s life. In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer take on a hard but necessary topic: the changing drug landscape and why parents, teens, college students, and adults need to stay alert. They talk about how today’s drugs can look harmless, smell sweet, or hide in familiar forms like pills, powders, drinks, gummies, and gas station products. From fentanyl and pink cocaine to GHB, ketamine, MDMA, Kratom, spice, and other dangerous substances, the hosts explain why “just trying it once” is no longer a casual risk. The biggest takeaway is clear: talk to your kids early, often, and honestly. Ask what they have seen. Teach them about peer pressure, party safety, social media exposure, and why they should never trust an unknown pill, drink, powder, or product. This episode is not about fear for fear’s sake. It is about awareness, protection, and having gritty conversations before the world has them first. Episode Highlights: (0:00) Intro (2:44) Top three current events and Supreme Court discussions (10:44) Why today’s drug risks feel more dangerous for this generation (12:09) Fentanyl, opioids, and why one exposure can be deadly (14:55) Pink cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, and misleading packaging (16:09) “Go fish” parties and prescription pills from medicine cabinets (17:31) Ketamine, Special K, and the danger of K-holes (18:31) GHB, party settings, and odorless substances (22:13) Talking to kids about peer pressure and social media exposure (23:26) Gas station drugs, Kratom, Phenibut, and legal gray areas (27:08) Spice, fake weed, vaping, and synthetic substances (28:30) Scopolamine, “devil’s breath,” and personal safety awareness (31:08) Questions parents should ask their kids about drugs (33:11) Why gritty conversations can protect families (33:41) Got Grit Award: FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (35:33) Song of the week: “Into the Fire” by Bruce Springsteen (36:42) 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 2

    #123 - Dating Drama All For Ratings? What Reality TV Is Teaching Our Kids

    Dating drama may be entertaining, but what happens when kids start learning love from shows built for ratings? In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer take on the wild world of reality dating shows, from Love Island to the long history of televised romance. They question what these programs are really teaching young viewers about chemistry, loyalty, temptation, physical attraction, and self-worth. The conversation moves beyond judgment and into something more useful: awareness. Instead of ignoring what kids are watching, they encourage parents to watch with them, ask questions, and turn entertainment into honest conversations about dating, values, and real connection. They also talk about how fame, followers, brand deals, and shock value have changed the way people show up on screen. The episode ends with a powerful contrast through Sabrina Pasterski, a young physicist whose story celebrates focus, curiosity, and purpose over attention. It is a reminder that grit often grows quietly, far from the spotlight. Episode Highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:02) 4th of July memories and family traditions (3:18) Top three pop culture stories (8:30) Why reality dating shows are worth talking about (10:31) The rise of Love Island and dating show culture (11:18) Chemistry, kissing, and mixed messages (12:24) Bombshells, temptation, and manufactured drama (14:10) The history of dating shows (15:06) Why today’s dating culture feels different (20:23) What kids may take from these shows (21:53) The cash prize twist and ratings-driven conflict (23:40) Reality TV as curated entertainment (24:11) Watching with kids and starting better conversations (25:15) Got Grit Award: Sabrina Pasterski (27:46) Song of the Week: “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield (29:07) 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
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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    130
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