Girls with Opinions

Erin Burns and Kristy Castillo
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to Girls With Opinions — the unapologetically unfiltered podcast where we draw a random topic from the jar every week and give our real takes on life, fitness, wellness, and everything in between. From hot debates about diet culture and current trends to the messy realities of mindset, self-growth, and everyday life — nothing is off-limits. It’s part laughter, part reality-check, and 100% honest conversation between two best friends who’ve seen (and said) it all. If you love thoughtful takes with a side of humor, a little chaos, and a whole lot of heart — grab your coffee (or your pre-workout) and tune in. Connect with us on IG! Kristy - @kristycastillofit Erin - @healingunfilteredpod

  1. 8h ago

    Our Opinions About... Self Help Trends and the "Let Them" theory

    In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we're talking about the ever-growing world of self-help trends—the viral theories, catchy phrases, bestselling books, and life-changing promises that seem to take over our feeds every few months. Don't get us wrong—we're not anti-self-help. We both believe in personal growth, therapy, learning, and challenging yourself. But we also think it's important to approach trendy advice with a healthy dose of curiosity and critical thinking. Using concepts like the "Let Them" theory as an example, we talk about how complex psychological ideas often get condensed into catchy one-liners that are easy to market but much harder to apply in real life. We discuss the importance of nuance, context, and recognizing that no single theory, mindset, or viral trend is going to completely change your life. Real growth is usually slower, messier, and far less glamorous than social media makes it seem. As always, these are just our opinions—but if you've ever felt overwhelmed by the endless stream of "this one thing will change your life" advice, this conversation might be exactly what you need. 💬 In this episode: Why self-help trends become so popularOur thoughts on the "Let Them" theory and similar viral conceptsThe difference between helpful tools and miracle solutionsWhy psychology loses nuance on social mediaHow self-help can become more about marketing than meaningful growthWhy critical thinking matters when consuming wellness content✨ You'll walk away with: A healthier perspective on self-help advicePermission to question trendy wellness conceptsA reminder that growth isn't found in one viral ideaEncouragement to take what serves you—and leave the rest📲 Join the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

    26 min

  2. 23h ago

    Our Opinions About… Concerts, People-Watching & Pure Chaos

    This week on Girls With Opinions, we threw the outline out the window and let the conversation take us wherever it wanted to go… which, unsurprisingly, landed us at concerts. From the eternal struggle of bathroom lines, to accidentally becoming invested in strangers arguing mid-show, to all the concerts we can't wait to attend, this episode is a collection of completely random conversations that somehow all make perfect sense. If you've ever gone to a concert and spent half the night people-watching, judged someone's questionable outfit choice, strategically planned your bathroom break, or left already thinking about the next show you're going to... this one's for you. No deep life lessons. No self-improvement. Just two friends chatting about life's random moments and the weird little things that make us laugh. 💬 In this episode: The never-ending debate about concert bathroom linesWhy people-watching at concerts is elite entertainmentAccidentally eavesdropping on (and becoming emotionally invested in) strangers' argumentsConcert etiquette and the unspoken rulesThe shows we're most excited forA handful of completely random tangents (because... us)✨ You'll walk away with: A few laughsA newfound appreciation for concert people-watchingMaybe a new concert recommendationAnd the reassurance that everyone secretly watches the fighting couple next to them 👀📲 Join the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

    28 min

  3. Jun 18

    Our Opinions About... Marriage After Having Kids

    In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about what happens to marriage after kids enter the picture — because wow, does it change things. We get into the shift from being partners to being parents, how easy it is to become ships passing in the night, and the way exhaustion, mental load, resentment, and lack of time can quietly impact a relationship. We talk about the parts people don’t always say out loud: missing the old version of your relationship, struggling to feel connected, needing more help, wanting alone time, and trying to remember who you are as a couple outside of parenting. This episode is honest, validating, and a reminder that marriage after kids doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful — but it does require attention, communication, and a whole lot of grace. In this episode: How marriage changes after becoming parentsThe mental load and invisible laborFeeling disconnected or like roommatesResentment, exhaustion, and communicationFinding your way back to each other in small waysYou’ll walk away with: Validation if your relationship has felt different after kidsA reminder that this transition is hard for a lot of couplesPermission to miss parts of your old life without loving your family any lessEncouragement to keep choosing connection, even in small momentsJoin the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

    25 min

  4. Jun 11

    Our Opinions About... Being "Too Much"

    In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about what it means to be called — or feel like — you’re “too much.” Too emotional. Too loud. Too opinionated. Too intense. Too sensitive. Too excited. Too needy. Too confident. Too honest. Too anything. We get into how often “too much” is used to make people, especially women, shrink themselves into something easier to handle. We talk about the pressure to be likable, digestible, low-maintenance, and convenient — and how exhausting it is to constantly monitor yourself so other people feel comfortable. This episode is about questioning who decided what “too much” even means, why we internalize it, and what it looks like to stop editing yourself for people who were never going to fully accept you anyway. In this episode: -What it means to feel like you’re “too much” -How women are often pressured to shrink themselves -The difference between self-awareness and self-abandonment -Why being expressive, emotional, or opinionated isn’t automatically a flaw -How to stop measuring yourself by other people’s comfort You’ll walk away with: -Validation if you’ve ever felt like you had to tone yourself down -Permission to take up space -A reminder that “too much” is often just “not for them” -Encouragement to stop editing the parts of you that make you you Join the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

    25 min

  5. Jun 4

    Our Opinions About... Feminism

    In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about feminism — and yes, we have opinions. We get into what feminism actually means to us, why we proudly identify as feminists, and why it’s so frustrating when people misunderstand, dismiss, or twist the word into something it’s not. This conversation covers the everyday realities of being a woman in society: the double standards, the expectations, the emotional labor, the pressure to be likable, the way women are judged no matter what they do, and the exhaustion of constantly having to explain things that should honestly be obvious by now. We’re not here to make feminism palatable. We’re here to talk honestly about why it still matters, why women are tired, and why wanting equality, autonomy, safety, respect, and opportunity should not be controversial. In this episode: What feminism means to usCommon misunderstandings about feminismWhy the word “feminist” makes some people uncomfortableThe double standards women deal with dailyThe pressure to be likable, agreeable, and easy to digestWhy women are allowed to be angryYou’ll walk away with: A clearer understanding of why feminism still mattersValidation if you’re tired of explaining women’s experiencesPermission to be a little riled upA reminder that equality should not be a radical conceptJoin the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

    22 min

  6. May 28

    Our Opinions About... Lazy Days

    In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about something we fully support: lazy days. You know the kind — no big plans, no productivity pressure, no need to become your “best self” before noon. Just rest, snacks, comfort shows, couch time, and letting yourself exist without turning the day into a self-improvement project. We talk about why we love lazy days, why we crave them, and why they can feel so necessary when life gets busy, overstimulating, or just plain exhausting. We also get into the guilt that can come with doing “nothing” and why rest doesn’t always need to be earned. This episode is light, validating, and basically a permission slip to stop making every free moment productive. In this episode: Why lazy days feel so goodThe difference between rest and avoidanceWhy we crave low-pressure timeThe guilt that can come with doing nothingOur ideal lazy day essentialsYou’ll walk away with: Permission to enjoy a slow dayValidation if you’re tired of being productive all the timeA reminder that rest doesn’t have to be “earned”Possibly a strong urge to put on comfy clothes and cancel your plansJoin the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

    20 min

  7. May 14

    Our Opinions About... Confrontation

    In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about something a lot of people avoid at all costs: confrontation. For many of us, confrontation feels negative, dramatic, or even wrong — something to be avoided to keep the peace. But what if confrontation isn’t the problem… it’s how we approach it? We unpack why confrontation gets such a bad reputation, how avoiding it can actually create more tension over time, and what it looks like to have healthy, respectful confrontation instead. We also talk about the mindset shift that changes everything: if you approach a conversation with honesty, clarity, and respect — and the other person still reacts poorly — that response says more about them than it does about you. This episode is about reframing confrontation as a tool for connection, clarity, and self-respect — not something to fear. 💬 In this episode: Why confrontation feels so uncomfortable for so many peopleThe difference between healthy confrontation and conflictWhat happens when you avoid difficult conversationsHow to approach confrontation in a way that feels alignedThe role of boundaries, communication, and self-trust✨ You’ll walk away with: A new perspective on confrontationValidation if you tend to avoid hard conversationsConfidence to speak up in a way that feels authenticA reminder that you’re not responsible for how others respond📲 Join the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

    23 min

  8. May 7

    Our Opinions About… Feeling Stuck Between Where You Are and Where You Want to Be

    In this episode of Girls With Opinions, ERIN'S FEELING ANGSTY!!! And we’re talking about a feeling that’s hard to explain but incredibly common: being stuck in the space between where you are… and where you want to be. That tension of knowing you want more — more creativity, more alignment, more change — but not quite knowing how to get there yet. Or feeling like you can see the next version of your life, but you’re not fully in it. We also zoom out and talk about where this pressure even comes from. From being expected to choose a career path as teenagers, to following a “step-by-step” life plan that doesn’t leave much room for evolution, it’s no surprise so many people find themselves years later feeling unfulfilled or ready for something different. This episode is part reflection, part vent session, and part reminder that feeling in-between doesn’t mean you’re stuck — it often means you’re growing. 💬 In this episode: What it actually feels like to be in an “in-between” phaseThe frustration of wanting change but not knowing how to get thereCreative angst and feeling not quite ready yetThe pressure to have your life figured out earlyWhy so many people outgrow the path they originally chose✨ You’ll walk away with: Validation if you’ve been feeling restless or stuckA new perspective on what this phase actually meansPermission to not have everything figured outA reminder that growth often happens before clarity📲 Join the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

    24 min
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About

Welcome to Girls With Opinions — the unapologetically unfiltered podcast where we draw a random topic from the jar every week and give our real takes on life, fitness, wellness, and everything in between. From hot debates about diet culture and current trends to the messy realities of mindset, self-growth, and everyday life — nothing is off-limits. It’s part laughter, part reality-check, and 100% honest conversation between two best friends who’ve seen (and said) it all. If you love thoughtful takes with a side of humor, a little chaos, and a whole lot of heart — grab your coffee (or your pre-workout) and tune in. Connect with us on IG! Kristy - @kristycastillofit Erin - @healingunfilteredpod

Information

  • Creator
    Erin Burns and Kristy Castillo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Girls with Opinions

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