Girl Chat w/ Fi: Dating, Ozempic, New Job & Austin Life
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This podcast episode features Fee and Mari catching up after a two-month break. Fee details her intensive real estate license studies, the challenges and rewards of this new career path, and shares anecdotes about her mother's career. She candidly discusses her IVF journey, the emotional toll, and how it impacts her life. Fee reflects on dating and relationships after a recent breakup, emphasizing self-awareness and healthy boundaries. The conversation touches upon societal pressures on women, the importance of self-compassion, and the need to prioritize mental well-being. Fee discusses her weight loss journey using semaglutide, emphasizing long-term health. She shares new hobbies like adult ballet and horseback riding, highlighting their positive impact. The friends reflect on their time at Bloom, acknowledging burnout and the importance of setting boundaries. Finally, Fee discusses finding solace in prayer and gratitude as coping mechanisms, sharing personal updates on her real estate progress, IVF treatment, and an upcoming trip.
Outlines
Pursuit of Wellness Podcast Introduction & Catching Up
The podcast begins with introductions, followed by Mari and Fee catching up after Fee's two-month absence. They discuss Fee's busy life and upcoming events, setting the stage for a personal and candid conversation.
Fee's Real Estate Journey
Fee details her intensive real estate license studies, including coursework on real estate finance, mortgages, and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. She shares anecdotes about her mom's career and her own learning process, highlighting the challenges and rewards of pursuing a new career path.
IVF Journey and Emotional Impact
Fee shares updates on her IVF journey, describing the emotional and mental toll of the process, including the constant countdown and overwhelming feelings. She explains how this intense process affects her ability to focus on other aspects of her life.
Reflections on Dating and Relationships
Fee discusses her approach to dating after a recent breakup, referencing the Call Her Daddy interview with Matt James and Rachel Kirkconnell. She reflects on past relationship patterns, the importance of self-awareness, and setting healthy boundaries in future relationships.
Societal Pressure on Women and Self-Compassion
The conversation shifts to the societal pressures on women, particularly regarding career, family, and relationships. Fee and Mari discuss the importance of self-compassion and recognizing the pressure women often place on themselves.
Fee's Health Journey and Lifestyle Changes
Fee answers listener questions about her weight loss journey using semaglutide, emphasizing the importance of long-term health and well-being. She discusses the mental and physical changes she's experienced and her current maintenance plan.
New Hobbies and Self-Discovery
Fee shares her experiences with adult ballet classes and horseback riding, highlighting the mental and physical benefits of these activities and how they contribute to her overall well-being.
Friendship After Work
Mari and Fee discuss their evolving friendship now that they no longer work together, emphasizing the increased relaxation and genuine connection they now share.
Reflecting on the Past and Embracing Change
The friends reflect on their intense work schedule at Bloom, acknowledging the burnout and the importance of setting boundaries. They discuss the lessons learned and the positive changes in their lives since leaving Bloom.
Finding Solace in Prayer and Gratitude
The conversation centers on the speaker's newfound reliance on prayer and gratitude, particularly amidst the stress of trying to conceive for two years. It's framed not as religious devotion, but as a coping mechanism and a way to relinquish control, finding comfort in community and positivity.
Life Updates: Real Estate, IVF, and an Arizona Trip
The speaker shares personal updates, including pursuing a real estate license, undergoing an embryo implantation, and an upcoming trip to Arizona to see a friend and potentially a romantic interest. Some details are kept private.
Keywords
IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
Assisted reproductive technology; emotionally and physically demanding process.
Real Estate
Business of buying, selling, and renting property; requires licensing and expertise.
Semaglutide
Medication for type 2 diabetes and obesity; often used for weight loss.
Burnout
State of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion from prolonged stress.
Self-Compassion
Treating oneself with kindness, understanding, and acceptance.
Boundary Setting
Establishing limits in relationships to protect well-being.
Infertility journey
Emotional and physical challenges faced by those struggling with infertility.
Community support
Importance of social connections in navigating difficult life events.
Prayer as a coping mechanism
Using prayer for stress reduction and finding peace.
Gratitude practice
Conscious effort to focus on positive aspects of life.
Q&A
What are some of the key challenges Fee faced while studying for her real estate license?
The volume of coursework, rigorous exams, and balancing studying with other commitments.
How has Fee's perspective on dating and relationships changed?
Prioritizing honesty, compatible life goals, and stronger boundaries.
What are Fee's thoughts on societal pressures placed on women?
Women face immense pressure to excel in careers, manage family, and maintain perfect relationships.
How has Fee's lifestyle changed?
Reduced workload, prioritizing self-care, and adopting new hobbies.
How has prayer become a helpful tool?
A way to cope with stress, release control, and find peace.
What other coping mechanisms are mentioned?
Community support and a gratitude practice.
What personal updates are shared?
Updates on real estate, IVF, and an upcoming trip to Arizona.
Show Notes
Ep. 172: On today’s Girl Chat, Fi is back, and there’s a lot to catch up on! We get into her big career move, the relationship lessons she’s finally ready to share, and the mysterious trip she won’t spill about. Plus, I open up about how IVF has been consuming my headspace and why I’ve had to step back from certain commitments. It’s an honest, intimate conversation about where we’re at, what’s next, and how we’re learning to trust the process.
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Topics Discussed
- 00:00:09 Welcome
- 00:00:34 No headspace for guest interviews
- 00:01:53 Fi is getting her real estate license
- 00:08:38 Mari’s update
- 00:11:29 Fi is dating
- 00:12:58 Call Her Daddy x Rachael Kirkconell interview
- 00:16:58 What Fi is looking for in a new relationship
- 00:21:00 Women are pressured to prove themselves
- 00:21:54 Why do women have to be so perfect?
- 00:23:01 You can’t change people
- 00:24:18 The ideal partner/relationship for Fi post-break up
- 00:28:22 Is Fi still taking semaglutide?
- 00:33:16 Fi taking ballet classes
- 00:36:59 Mari’s western riding
- 00:37:52 Spoon metaphor
- 00:38:51 Mari and Fi’s current friendship
- 00:42:25 Mari and Fi were working too much
- 00:50:26 Austin girl trip recommendations
- 00:51:37 Mari’s praying journey
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