If you've ever looked at another woman and thought, "I wish I could be more bold like her," this episode is your permission slip.

Because here's the truth, bold women weren't born ordering tequila and saying no with confidence. They practiced. And most of the time, it felt awkward, guilt-inducing, and uncomfortable as hell.

In this episode, Patti and Meghan dig into why being "reliable" is praised, but often punishes women quietly. We talk about guilt, fear, self-preservation, marriage seasons, parenting pressure, menopause moments, and why choosing yourself isn't selfish, it's learned.

No boundary scripts. No worksheets. Just honest conversation about what it actually looks like to live boldly when you've been trained to stay small.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why boldness is a skill, not a personality trait

• How guilt shows up when you start choosing yourself

• The "reliable woman trap" and why busy women get asked for more

• Why bold women are often quiet, not attention-seeking

• How fear doesn't disappear, it just stops running the show

• Seasons of life, marriage, motherhood, and letting things "wither" on purpose

• Why your kids learn self-worth by watching your actions, not your words

If this episode hit a nerve, it's probably because you're already practicing boldness, even if it doesn't feel pretty yet.

👉 Tell us on Instagram, TikTok, or Substack: What's a bold decision you're sitting with right now?

This episode hits right in the gut, in the best way.

Patti and Meghan are talking about living boldly, not because the fear goes away, but because you learn how to live with it. This is not a "just be confident" episode. This is a real conversation about self-doubt, fear, people-pleasing, hard decisions, and why waiting to feel ready is usually what keeps us stuck.

They dig into why women are taught to play small, how fear shows up in business and parenting, and why some of the hardest decisions end up being the ones we regret not making sooner. From setting boundaries, letting people go, raising resilient kids, and redefining what success actually looks like, this episode is packed with perspective, laughs, and a few "oh wow, that's me" moments.

If you've been sitting on a decision because it feels uncomfortable, not impossible, this one's for you.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why fear never fully goes away, and why that's okay

• The difference between being nice and being kind

• How women are conditioned to play small, and how to stop

• Making hard decisions in business and parenting

• Teaching kids that failure is part of growth

• Why clarity only comes after action

• Redefining success on your own terms

✨ This month's challenge: What bold choice are you avoiding because it's uncomfortable, not impossible?

Come tell us. Comment, message, or DM us. We're building the No Bras Required community, and we want you in it.

Happy New Year, friends, and welcome to our first episode of 2026. 🥂
We're kicking things off exactly how we do best, with honesty, humour, tequila ice cubes, and a big reality check around New Year's resolutions.

If you've ever gone into January feeling motivated, organized, and ready to become a brand new human, only to crash back into real life by mid-month, this episode is for you. We're breaking down why most resolutions fail, why it has nothing to do with laziness or willpower, and what actually works instead.

This is a no guilt, no "new year, new me" conversation. It's about building systems, choosing goals that matter to you, letting go of the ones that don't, and giving yourself grace when life inevitably shows up.

We also dive into parenting, goal setting for kids, accountability without shame, and why supporting your kids does not mean saving them from every uncomfortable moment.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Why January motivation fades and what to do instead

• The difference between resolutions and real, achievable goals

• How accountability partners and systems beat willpower every time

• Why small, boring consistency always wins over big dramatic plans

• Letting go of guilt, perfectionism, and the all-or-nothing mindset

• Helping kids set goals without crushing confidence or taking over

• Why struggle is actually required to build confidence

• Creating goals that add joy, connection, and fun, not pressure

As always, we're here to remind you that you don't need to overhaul your personality this year. You're building habits, not becoming someone else.

✨ Tell us:
What's one goal you're leaning into this year, and one thing you're finally letting go of?

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