Female Szn Podcast

Ari Bryant

Welcome to Female Szn, where we’re redefining what it means to connect, empower, and thrive as women. Through our weekly podcast and private Facebook community, we create safe spaces for real conversations, shared experiences, and personal growth. Join our Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femaleszn Like out Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleSzn Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalesznpodcast Visit our website: https://www.femaleszn.com/ 💌 Got a question, dilemma, or topic you want to hear on the podcast? Email us at podcast@femaleszn.com

  1. 10/30/2025

    Understanding Anger: What Your Emotions Are Trying to Tell You

    Sometimes anger isn’t destruction — it’s direction. In this episode, Ari Bryant unpacks the hidden messages behind anger: unmet needs, exhaustion, and the quiet boundaries we’ve ignored. Learn how to channel your frustration into movement, reflection, and peace as you join Ari on her November Reset.  References & Research  American Psychological Association (APA). “Controlling Anger — Before It Controls You.” Retrieved from apa.org → Explains anger as a natural emotion, the physical effects of suppression, and healthy regulation techniques.  Harvard Health Publishing. “The Health Effects of Holding In Anger.” Retrieved from health.harvard.edu → Details how unexpressed anger contributes to stress, high blood pressure, and emotional exhaustion.  Dr. Brené Brown. “Atlas of the Heart.” (2021) → Defines anger as a “secondary emotion” that often masks deeper feelings like fear, sadness, or betrayal.  Dr. Harriet Lerner. “The Dance of Anger.” (1985) → Classic book on how women can transform anger into clarity and assertive communication rather than suppression.  National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). “Coping with Stress.” → Discusses emotional expression and self-care strategies to prevent chronic stress buildup.  Press play & let’s talk about it! 💕 Join our Facebook Private group:⁠www.facebook.com/groups/femaleszn⁠ Like our Facebook Page: ⁠www.facebook.com/FemaleSzn⁠ Follow our Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/femalesznpodcast  ⁠and ⁠www.instagram.com/femaleszn⁠Visit our website: ⁠www.femaleszn.com/⁠ 💌 Got a question, dilemma, or topic you want to hear on the podcast? Email us at ⁠podcast@femaleszn.com⁠

    7 min
  2. 10/22/2025

    What’s Really Going On When You Can’t Stop Procrastinating?

    What looks like laziness might actually be something far deeper. In this episode of The Female Szn Podcast, Ari Bryant shares how she went from always being sharp and productive to finding herself frozen in place—so much to do but doing nothing. We’ll explore why procrastination isn’t about willpower, but about fear, perfectionism, emotional overload, and what’s going on in the brain. Backed by psychological research and real talk, Ari will walk you through how to start breaking the cycle—with compassion, not shame. Because you’re not lazy—you’re emotionally overloaded.  References:  Steel, P. (2010). Why Wait? The Science Behind Procrastination. Psychological Science. (Association for Psychological Science)  Xiaobo, W., et al. (2023). A neuro-computational account of procrastination behavior. PMC. (PMC)  Steinert, C. et al. (2021). Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Other Work-Related Behaviors. PMC. (PMC)  Hajloo, N. (2014). Relationships Between Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem and Procrastination. PMC. (PMC)  Ness Labs. The neuroscience of procrastination. (Ness Labs)  UPMC HealthBeat. The science behind causes of procrastination. (UPMC HealthBeat)  Press play & let’s talk about it! 💕Join our Facebook Private group:⁠www.facebook.com/groups/femaleszn⁠ Like our Facebook Page: ⁠www.facebook.com/FemaleSzn⁠ Follow our Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/femalesznpodcast ⁠and ⁠www.instagram.com/femaleszn⁠Visit our website: ⁠www.femaleszn.com/⁠  💌 Got a question, dilemma, or topic you want to hear on the podcast? Email us at ⁠podcast@femaleszn.com

    9 min
  3. 10/10/2025

    What’s Really Going On When You Can’t Accept a Compliment?

    Have you ever brushed off a compliment, changed the subject, or laughed it away because it felt… uncomfortable? You’re not alone. In this episode, host Ari Bryant explores the surprising psychology behind why accepting praise can feel so hard, especially for women.  From self-esteem and vulnerability to social conditioning and self-criticism, Ari unpacks what’s really happening beneath the surface when someone says something kind to you. Backed by research and real reflections, this episode invites you to stop deflecting kindness and start learning how to let it in, one “thank you” at a time. Because it’s not about ego, it’s about healing your relationship with yourself.   Key References for the Episode: “Who can’t take a compliment? The role of construal level and self-esteem” — shows how low self-esteem makes accepting compliments hard. (ScienceDirect) “An fMRI study into self-esteem and self-knowledge in processing feedback” — shows how people with lower self-esteem have different neural responses to positive feedback. (PMC) “Science Shows Accepting a Compliment Takes a Little Courage” (Inc article citing research) — discusses how those with low self-esteem struggle with sincerity and internalizing compliments. (Inc.com) “How to Give and Receive Compliments Assertively” (CCI) — includes common ways we deflect and techniques to accept compliments more healthily. (CCI Health) “Learning to Accept Compliments Can Boost Self-Esteem” (HealthyPlace) — speaks to how practicing receiving praise helps strengthen how we see ourselves. (HealthyPlace) “Taking Compliments to Heart Strengthens Love” (Stanford SPARQ) — shows how reframing compliments’ significance helps people with low self-esteem feel more secure. (SPARQ) Press play & let’s talk about it! 💕Join our Facebook Private group:⁠www.facebook.com/groups/femaleszn⁠ Like our Facebook Page: ⁠www.facebook.com/FemaleSzn⁠ Follow our Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/femalesznpodcast ⁠and ⁠www.instagram.com/femaleszn⁠ Visit our website: ⁠www.femaleszn.com/⁠  💌 Got a question, dilemma, or topic you want to hear on the podcast? Email us at ⁠podcast@femaleszn.com⁠

    9 min

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5
out of 5
3 Ratings

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Welcome to Female Szn, where we’re redefining what it means to connect, empower, and thrive as women. Through our weekly podcast and private Facebook community, we create safe spaces for real conversations, shared experiences, and personal growth. Join our Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femaleszn Like out Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleSzn Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalesznpodcast Visit our website: https://www.femaleszn.com/ 💌 Got a question, dilemma, or topic you want to hear on the podcast? Email us at podcast@femaleszn.com