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What if forgiveness isn’t about being ready, but about being honest with where you are right now?

In this heartfelt Girls Gone Gritty episode, Farley and Jen tackle one of the hardest human experiences: forgiveness. They break the myth that forgiveness has a deadline and remind listeners that it’s okay to pause relationships, conversations, and even apologies when something feels too close to home. Forgiveness, they explain, is not about forgetting, excusing, or instantly reconciling. It’s about freeing yourself from carrying resentment that drains your energy and shapes your life.

Through personal stories of broken friendships, weddings, family rifts, and reconnections decades later, the hosts show how forgiveness is often a long process. They walk through practical stages like recalling what happened, building empathy, deciding what you want, and letting go when you’re ready. The episode also highlights the importance of clear communication, especially avoiding reactionary texts, and considering the unseen struggles others may carry.

This conversation is a reminder that forgiveness is grit in action. It’s messy, personal, and powerful, and it can open the door to peace, healing, and healthier boundaries, especially during the holidays.

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
1:23) Holidays, Emotions, And Social Pressure
(6:27) Why Saying “I’m Sorry” Is So Hard
(7:30) What Forgiveness Really Means
(9:10) A Friendship Lost For 25 Years
(12:37) The Five Stages Of Forgiving
(14:31) Pausing Relationships Without Guilt
(19:16) Why Texting Makes Conflict Worse
(21:13) Owning Mistakes Without Defensiveness
(27:09) Understanding Neurodivergence And Behavior
(30:22) Grit In Action And Real-World Courage
(34:04) Mending Fences Starts With One Step
(34:31) Outro

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What if the people smiling hardest at your holiday party are actually barely holding it together? In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer get real about the hidden mental load of the holidays. They talk about how pressure to “be merry,” money stress, family drama, grief, and even the weather can quietly wear you down, even if you’ve never had a mental health diagnosis.

You’ll hear simple ways to spot when someone you love might be struggling, things like withdrawing from traditions, changing routines, or suddenly becoming “too busy” for everything. The girls also share practical ideas to protect your own mental health: setting boundaries with toxic events, managing expectations, watching alcohol use, finding sunlight and movement, and choosing relationships that actually refill your cup.

They close by spotlighting real mental health resources and a heartwarming story of an influencer who helped an elderly man finally retire, reminding us that small acts of kindness really can change a life.

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:16) Seasonal weather and mood shifts
(3:24) Top three: Golden Globes, Disney, AI pricing
(5:05) Re-centering the holidays on joy and kindness
(7:07) “It’s okay to not be okay”
(9:02) Expectations, perfectionism, and money stress
(10:48) Grief, empty chairs, and checking on others
(11:54) Seasonal affective disorder and sunlight strategies
(13:15) Family dynamics, boundaries, and substance use
(16:23) Trauma triggers and rewriting old holiday stories
(17:46) Red flags someone may be struggling
(19:21) Managing expectations, self-care, and getting support
(19:57) Mental health resources and crisis hotlines
(23:38) Got Grit story: helping an 87-year-old retire
(25:00) Song of the day and final reminder to reach out
(26:41) Outro

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Ever wondered why our culture swings so hard between cocktails, cannabis, and “California sober” trends? This episode of Girls Gone Gritty unpacks the real conversations people are having, but rarely out loud, about alcohol, THC, CBD, responsibility, and how much of it is tied to stress, identity, and shifting generational norms.

Jen and Farley open up about post-holiday overwhelm, family emotional hangovers, and how alcohol intensifies everything, from anxiety to exhaustion. From there, they break down why drinking culture feels different today, why Gen Z is stepping away from booze, and how cannabis products have exploded into the mainstream. You’ll hear honest takes on safety, moderation, the emotional reasons people “take the edge off,” and the surprising ways THC helped a family member battling cancer.

The hosts don’t shy away from the hard stuff either, like packaging that appeals to kids, hidden potencies, SCROMEDY (yes, that’s real), and why both alcohol and cannabis require serious self-awareness.

They wrap with reminders to stay responsible, stay hydrated, and stay informed because knowing how these substances affect your mood, sleep, energy, and habits can change everything.

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:50) Post-holiday exhaustion, alcohol anxiety, and emotional hangovers
(3:02) New holiday traditions and consumption awareness
(4:59) This week’s “Top Three” headlines
(7:03) The rise of drinking culture and its impact
(7:56) Gen Z swapping alcohol for cannabis
(9:01) Cannabis stereotypes and early life experiences
(10:14) Legalization, stigma, and shifting norms
(12:10) Why adults use THC vs. alcohol
(13:49) How low-dose THC beverages affect mood
(15:10) Driving, safety, and the Uber reminder
(16:01) CBD vs THC explained simply
(17:17) Personal experiences with medical cannabis
(18:39) Alcohol highs vs. THC highs
(19:53) Potency, edibles, seltzers, and hidden risks
(21:00) Keeping THC away from kids and teens
(22:02) Trend shifts post-COVID
(23:33) Economics, health, and generational shifts
(24:47) Alcoholism, addiction, and SCROMEDY
(26:07) Pros and cons of THC, CBD, and alcohol
(33:00) Big alcohol vs. cannabis industry changes
(34:04) Moderation, health benefits, and medical approvals
(35:27) Gratitude for listeners + Got Grit award
(37:35) Song of the week + hydration reminder
(38:20) Outro

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