Besties Unfiltered

Liz Gillie

Welcome to Besties Unfiltered, the podcast where real women share real stories. I’m Liz, and each week, we dive into authentic conversations that help women connect, build community, and feel empowered. Whether it’s overcoming challenges, celebrating wins, or simply sharing the ups and downs of life, we’re here to support one another, no filter needed. Grab a seat, grab your bestie, and let’s get into it!

  1. 08/19/2025

    Motherhood, Modesty, And The Mormonism Of It All - Part 1 with Amy Lane

    Join Amy and Liz as they chat about the ups and downs of dealing with cultural and religious expectations. Amy opens up about her life in a Mormon family, sharing stories about trying to fit in, finding her own style, and the journey to self-acceptance. It's a candid conversation about modesty, being true to yourself, and how growing up with certain beliefs shapes who you are. Grab your favorite drink treat (Liz loves a latte and Amy goes for Dr. Pepper) and tune in for some real talk! Links you might need: Connect with Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amysuelane/ Ask us anything anonymously on Liz's IG stories: https://www.instagram.com/ms.elizabeth.gillie/ Share your story on the podcast: https://linktr.ee/bestiesunfilteredpodcast Support the podcast here: http://buymeacoffee.com/lizgillie Mormon Lingo explained:Sister/Brother – A title used to address other members of the church (e.g., Sister Jones, Brother Smith). It reflects a sense of spiritual family.The Church – Shorthand for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Members usually just say “the Church,” assuming everyone knows which one they mean.Stake – A regional group of congregations (wards). Think of it like a “diocese” in Catholicism.Seminary – A daily religious class for high school students, often held early in the morning before school.Ward – A local congregation of the church, usually organized by geographic boundaries.Go to the temple – Attending a Mormon temple (different from regular church buildings) to participate in sacred ordinances, such as marriages, baptisms for the dead, and endowment ceremonies.Bishopric – The bishop (local lay leader of a ward) and his two counselors who help oversee the congregation.Stake President – The lay leader in charge of a stake (a collection of wards). Comparable to a regional pastor.Relief Society – The women’s organization of the church, focused on service, teaching, and community.Temple Recommend – A wallet-sized card that members must have to enter the temple. To get it, they go through worthiness interviews about belief, obedience, and lifestyle.Garment – Special religious underwear worn by temple-endowed members as a reminder of covenants they’ve made.Bishop’s Council - A meeting of local leadership to discuss the needs of the ward members

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Welcome to Besties Unfiltered, the podcast where real women share real stories. I’m Liz, and each week, we dive into authentic conversations that help women connect, build community, and feel empowered. Whether it’s overcoming challenges, celebrating wins, or simply sharing the ups and downs of life, we’re here to support one another, no filter needed. Grab a seat, grab your bestie, and let’s get into it!