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Girls Night with Stephanie May Wilson

Girls Night with Stephanie May Wilson

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Are you in your “Everything Era”... aka, that wildly confusing decade-ish where you have to make some of the most significant decisions of your life – all at the same time? Your 20s and 30s are full of big transitions — career pivots, changing cities, wondering if/when you’ll get married, having kids, not having kids, losing friendships, building new ones… It’s a lot. And somehow, the world expects you to make all the right decisions with no real guidance (and a highlight reel constantly playing in the background). Here’s the good news: You don’t have to figure it out alone. Introducing the “Girls Night” (hosted by me, Stephanie May Wilson, 9x author and TEDx speaker!) – the podcast version of the group chat that fills your cup instead of draining it. You know that rare kind of girls' night…the one where you laugh until your stomach hurts, cry a little, get real about what’s going on in your life, and leave feeling like you can actually do this? That’s exactly what the Girls Night Podcast is all about. With over 7.3 million downloads and 3,900 five-star reviews, it’s where women in their “what-am-I-doing-with-my-life” era come to feel less alone and way more equipped. Because let’s be honest.. googling “What am I doing with my life?” at 2 AM isn’t working, and you know it. As listener Adrienne puts it: “It feels like being welcomed into the coolest inner circle of incredible women who want you to be the best version of yourself possible. Stephanie and her pals make you feel loved, seen, and heard. The episodes are honest, they're raw, and they're hilarious.” So, if your brain feels noisy and your heart feels uncertain, put your earbuds in. You’ve got a Girls Night waiting.2025 Stephanie May Wilson Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Girls Night #302: We Need to Talk: How to have the hard conversations you've been avoiding

    Girls Night #302: We Need to Talk: How to have the hard conversations you've been avoiding
    Jul 21 2025
    Have you ever rehearsed a difficult conversation perfectly in the shower but completely froze when it came time to actually have it? Maybe you're avoiding setting a boundary with a friend, dreading the "where is this relationship going?" talk, or putting off asking for help when you're overwhelmed. If you've ever lost sleep over conversations you know you need to have but keep putting off, this episode is for you. This episode is for you if you've ever felt like everyone else got a manual for how to navigate conflict while you're just winging it, caught yourself saying "yes" when you wanted to say "no" because you didn't know how to set boundaries, or worried that speaking up about your needs would damage your relationships instead of strengthening them. In this episode of Girls Night, Stephanie breaks down exactly how to prepare for and navigate life's most difficult conversations. You'll get word-for-word scripts, practical strategies, and the confidence to finally have those talks you've been avoiding. What You'll Learn: Why your Everything Era makes difficult conversations both more important and more challenging The six-step framework for preparing for any hard conversation (so you never freeze up again) When you need to speak up versus when to let things go (the key indicators that will save you from unnecessary conflict) What happens when we avoid these conversations (spoiler: we end up living smaller lives) Word-for-word scripts for three of the most common difficult conversations women face How to anticipate pushback and respond thoughtfully instead of defensively Why people-pleasers and highly sensitive people actually have an advantage in these conversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Girls Night #301: The Aunt Sharon Effect: Why Family Questions Hit So Hard (and what to do about it!)

    Girls Night #301: The Aunt Sharon Effect: Why Family Questions Hit So Hard (and what to do about it!)
    Jul 14 2025
    Today we're tackling something I know so many of you are dealing with as we head into summer family gathering season. Have you ever been at a family event when someone - let's call her Aunt Sharon - starts asking those pointed questions that somehow manage to hit every single insecurity you've been trying not to think about? You know the ones: 'So, are you seeing anyone special?' followed immediately by 'You're not getting any younger, you know.' Or maybe it's 'When are you giving me some grandchildren?' or 'Are you still doing that little blog thing?' Cue the internal screaming, right? Today we're diving into what I call 'The Aunt Sharon Effect' - why these well-meaning questions feel like such a gut punch, and most importantly, how to handle them with grace while protecting your own heart and mind. We'll cover practical scripts you can actually use, mindset shifts that will change everything, and how to walk away from these conversations feeling empowered instead of deflated. Because here's what I've learned: the way we handle these moments says so much about how confidently we're walking in our own authority. And building that confidence? That's exactly what we're going to work on today. Let's dive in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Girls Night #300: How to Live Daily Life with your Best Friends (Even as an adult!) — with Liz Forkin Bohannon

    Girls Night #300: How to Live Daily Life with your Best Friends (Even as an adult!) — with Liz Forkin Bohannon
    Jul 7 2025
    Have you ever scrolled through Instagram seeing friend groups on vacation together, celebrating everything as a unit, and genuinely wondered, "How do they all live in the same city? How did they find each other? And how can I find my people?" Maybe you've moved somewhere new and you're still making small talk with acquaintances months later. Or you're tired of being the one who always has to reach out first, scheduling friend dates 30 days in advance like business meetings. If you've ever felt like everyone else has their tight-knit friend group figured out while you're still searching for yours, you're not alone. In this episode of Girls Night, Stephanie sits down with entrepreneur and community builder Liz Forkin Bohannon to talk about how to build the kind of intentional community we're all craving — even when you're starting from scratch. What You'll Learn: Why most Americans have friendship completely backwards (and the mindset shift that changes everything) The four pillars of building lasting community that actually work in real life Why you need to commit to consistency BEFORE you feel connected (not the other way around) The "look for the losers" strategy that's more effective than trying to break into existing friend groups How Liz went from knowing zero people in Portland to living next door to her best friends The practical steps they took to buy property together and create intentional community How to have difficult conversations that deepen trust instead of damaging relationships The science behind why friendship is literally a matter of life and death (the data will shock you) You'll relate to this episode if you've ever: felt like everyone else has their friend group figured out while you're still searching, moved somewhere new and struggled to build meaningful connections beyond small talk, or wondered if deep adult friendships are actually possible outside of college. We cover everything from why Americans live in isolation to practical steps for building community, from the loneliness of moving to a new city to creating support systems that last through every life stage. Stephanie shares about living nine minutes from her best friend in Spain and how it's revolutionizing her perspective on proximity and friendship. Liz vulnerably walks through her journey from complete isolation growing up to now sharing property with multiple families in Portland, proving that intentional community isn't just a dream — it's totally doable. Resources Mentioned: → Love Your Single Life course for navigating singleness with confidence https://stephaniemaywilson.com/single... → Just Married course for newlyweds building strong foundations https://stephaniemaywilson.com/justma... → Becoming Mama course for intentional motherhood preparation https://stephaniemaywilson.com/becomi... → Help finding (and affording!) a great therapist https://stephaniemaywilson.com/counse... Connect with Girls Night: 🎧 New episodes every week https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📱 Follow Stephanie on Instagram / smaywilson 📱 Follow Liz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizbohannon/?hl=en 💌 Weekly newsletter with exclusive content https://stephaniemaywilson.com/email 🌐 Show notes and resources https://www.girlsnightpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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