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  • Four Thousand Mondays: Living a Life Worth Living with Jodi Wellman EP 6

    Four Thousand Mondays: Living a Life Worth Living with Jodi Wellman EP 6
    2025/10/29
    In this deeply engaging and uplifting conversation, Kristin and Meghan sit down with Jodi Wellman, speaker, author, and founder of Four Thousand Mondays, to explore what it really means to live a life worth living. Drawing from her book You Only Die Once and her acclaimed TED Talk, Jodi shares how contemplating our mortality can spark a more intentional, joyful, and meaningful life. The trio dives into the psychology of memento mori, the power of scarcity to enhance appreciation, and how agency, humor, and self-compassion can help us build lives of purpose. Through personal stories of loss, recovery, and near-death experiences, they remind us that aliveness is found not in grand gestures but in small, conscious choices—like savoring coffee outdoors, laughing with loved ones, or simply noticing a bird outside the window. Key Points Memento Mori in Modern Life: Remembering that life is temporary isn’t morbid—it’s a tool for living with vitality and meaning. Four Thousand Mondays: Jodi’s signature concept reframes time scarcity as motivation; knowing our Mondays are limited pushes us to make each one count. Quality Over Quantity: A good life isn’t about longevity but depth and width—living with joy, purpose, and connection. Agency and Action: Research shows that almost half of our happiness comes from intentional actions—small steps can spark transformation. Self-Compassion and Reframing: Being kinder to ourselves, even humorously, shifts perspective and resilience. Finding Meaning in Small Moments: Joy often hides in simple acts—petting a dog, seeing an old photo, or pausing to breathe. Jodi’s message is both a wake-up call and a warm invitation: life is fleeting, but that truth can be freeing. When we stop postponing joy and start paying attention—to ordinary moments, to our own choices, to the preciousness of time—we reclaim our agency to live wider and deeper. Whether it’s counting Mondays, practicing self-compassion, or taking one small bold step, this conversation reminds us that a life worth living isn’t about having more time—it’s about making the most of the time we have. Connect with Jodi LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Kristin and Meghan Instagram
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    38 分
  • Crossing Over: Kristin’s Near-Death Experience and the Power of Purpose EP 5

    Crossing Over: Kristin’s Near-Death Experience and the Power of Purpose EP 5
    2025/10/15
    In this powerful episode of Gals Get Real, hosts Kristin Hocker and Meghan Caponiti explore Kristin’s remarkable near-death experience (NDE) and the life-altering journey that followed. Kristin shares how a sprained ankle led to a serious infection, sepsis, and ultimately a medically induced coma where she encountered extraordinary visions and profound lessons. Her story highlights resilience, the role of community, and the transformative perspective that comes from facing mortality. Key Points: Kristin describes the events that led to her life-threatening infection and hospitalization. She recalls vivid memories of her NDE, including a radiant light and overwhelming feelings of peace and anticipation. The vision of her children drew her back to life, reinforcing her sense of purpose. She shares how she discovered her leg had been amputated and the process of adjusting to that reality. Insights on grace, premonitions, and the importance of community in healing and recovery. The reminder that remembering our mortality can inspire us to live more fully and with greater gratitude. Kristin’s story of survival is one of courage, perspective, and hope. Her experience underscores the power of community, the resilience of the human spirit, and the reminder that embracing life’s fragility can lead to a more meaningful existence. Connect with Kristin and Meghan Instagram
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    28 分
  • Beauty in the Suck: Dr. Shieva’s Playbook for Smarter OBGYN Self-Advocacy EP 4

    Beauty in the Suck: Dr. Shieva’s Playbook for Smarter OBGYN Self-Advocacy EP 4
    2025/10/01
    Hosts Kristin Hocker and Meghan Caponiti talk with Dr. Shieva, a Connecticut OB-GYN and midlife strategist, about her stage-II ovarian cancer journey and the facts most women (and many clinicians) miss. She reframes ovarian cancer from a “silent killer” to a subtle disease with no screening test, and gives practical steps to catch problems earlier and advocate inside a messy healthcare system. No screening test for ovarian cancer. A Pap smear does not screen for it; mammograms/colonoscopies are different types of screening. Silent” is a myth, it’s subtle: look for persistent (≥2 weeks) pelvic bloating, pain, or pressure. Pelvic exam limits: Bimanual exams often miss masses; request a pelvic ultrasound when symptoms persist (expect possible out-of-pocket costs). Adopt this mindset: “High index of suspicion, low threshold to look, calmly.” Avoid panic, but don’t delay. Her path: Long history of endometriosis → abnormal cyst → surgery revealed stage II ovarian cancer; treatment included chemo and surgical complications, plus lessons on scaling back, boundaries, and survivorship care. Family history matters: Know cancers on both sides (breast, colon, ovarian, uterine, melanoma, pancreatic, prostate, GI). Consider genetic testing and risk-reducing conversations if history is significant. Risk-reducing salpingectomy: For women done with childbearing, removing fallopian tubes (e.g., at C-section or another surgery) can lower ovarian cancer risk because many cases originate in the tubes. Whole-person care gap: Oncologists focus on survival; patients often need additional proactive support for sexual health, tissues, and emotional recovery. Community & voice: Sharing experiences helps others catch issues earlier and feel less alone. Mindset mantra: “Find the beauty within the suck”—allow space to complain and look for what helps you move forward. This is your practical ovarian-cancer know-how. what to watch for, which tests to ask for, and how to self-advocate. anchored by a compassionate, real-world survivor’s lens. . Connect with Dr. Shieva Website LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Kristin and Meghan Instagram
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    39 分
  • What the Youngest Daughters Teach (and Feel) About Family EP 3

    What the Youngest Daughters Teach (and Feel) About Family EP 3
    2025/09/17
    Connect with Meghan and Kristin Instagram Hosts Kristin Hocker and Meghan Caponiti sit down with their daughters Chloe Hocker and Olivia Caponiti to unpack what it’s really like to be the youngest in a big family. They compare childhood memories (being sent up to bed while the laughter continues downstairs), the moment older siblings leave home, and how attention shifts when you’re the “last one standing.” The conversation explores pros and cons, built-in mentorship from older siblings, thicker skin from constant teasing, and the occasional feeling of being overlooked, along with how modern communication (texts, FaceTime, private stories) keeping parents and siblings closely connected through college. College transitions, homesickness, and sports schedules reveal how support rotates between parents and siblings at different stages. The group also talks about bittersweet milestones, engagements, holidays, changing last names, and the comfort of knowing the family will always get together again.
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    26 分
  • The Power of Next Steps: Generational Lessons from Morphmom Kathleen Smith EP 2

    The Power of Next Steps: Generational Lessons from Morphmom Kathleen Smith EP 2
    2025/09/17
    Connect with Kathleen Morphmom LinkedIn Connect with Meghan and Kristin Instagram Hosts Kristin Hocker and Meghan Caponiti welcome Kathleen Smith, founder and CEO of Morphmom, a multimedia platform dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and connecting women through storytelling. Kathleen shares her journey from a career as a juvenile prosecutor to creating a nationwide community where women exchange real, vulnerable stories about reinvention, resilience, and next steps. The conversation dives into the generational differences in how women approach career pivots and personal growth, contrasting the “stay in your lane” mindset of earlier generations with the younger generation’s openness to exploration and failure. Kathleen highlights extraordinary Morphmom stories, including a Holocaust survivor who became an author in her 70s and a domestic violence survivor who launched the Black Fairy Godmother Foundation. They emphasize the importance of not diminishing our accomplishments with words like “just,” celebrating even the smallest next step, and building a cross-generational movement of women who cheer each other on.
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    30 分
  • Generations in Conversation: Mothers, Daughters, and the Shifts Between Us EP 1

    Generations in Conversation: Mothers, Daughters, and the Shifts Between Us EP 1
    2025/09/17
    Email: galsgetrealpod@gmail.com Connect on Instagram In this candid and heartfelt episode of Gals Get Real, hosts Kristin Hocker and Meghan Caponiti reflect on a special dinner that brought together their peer group of moms and their nine daughters. What began as a simple gathering became a multi-generational conversation about shifting values, independence, and the way parenting has evolved over decades. Hear the stories of how advice and expectations for women have changed since their own mothers’ time, from interview advice like “hike up your skirt” to navigating divorce in the 1970s to the challenges of coming out in a small town. They contrast those experiences with their daughters’ perspectives on helicopter parenting, financial independence, delaying marriage, and the pressures of social media. The hosts also open up about deeply personal topics, including medical challenges, the emotions of becoming empty nesters, and the importance of vulnerability in conversations with daughters and peers alike. There’s value asking honest questions and holding space for real, sometimes uncomfortable truths that ultimately connect women across generations. #GalsGetReal #RealTalk #MotherDaughterConversations #GenerationalWisdom #WomenSupportingWomen #HonestConversations #ParentingJourney #FamilyStories #SocialMediaPressure #EmptyNestLife #HelicopterParenting #AuthenticLiving
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    26 分
  • Gals Ge Real - Conversations You Wish You Could Have with Your Mom

    Gals Ge Real - Conversations You Wish You Could Have with Your Mom
    2025/09/08
    Great friends Kristin and Meghan are pulling back the curtain on mother-daughter dynamics with the conversations we've all been dying to have. When was the last time you wondered who your mom was before she became "Mom"? Or wished you could explain to your mother what dating apps are without the inevitable eyebrow raise? This podcast dives headfirst into today’s generational divide. Meghan and Kristin aren't just talking about what’s different (spoiler alert: everything has changed), but celebrating the beautiful constant: mothers who want their daughters to write their own stories, even when the chapters make them nervous. The magic happens when wisdom flows both ways. These moms aren't dispensing advice from on high anymore, they're soaking up insights from daughters navigating a world they never knew. It's knowledge transformed into wisdom through authentic exchange, proving that the best conversations happen when everyone brings something to the table. Listen as they bridge generations, celebrate female bonding, and demonstrate that the mother-daughter relationship isn't just about surviving the teenage years, it's about evolving into something far more interesting: a friendship between women who happen to share DNA.
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    1 分