Besties Unfiltered

Thirty-Something, Tired, and Thriving (Kind Of)

It’s my birthday week, besties 🥳 and you know what that means…time to get a little unfiltered. In this episode, I’m reflecting on another trip around the sun - what I’ve learned, what I’m still figuring out, and why getting older feels weirdly beautiful and completely exhausting at the same time. So grab your coffee or cozy blanket, and let’s have a little birthday heart-to-heart!! 💛 🎉 Tell me your birthday wisdom and follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ms.elizabeth.gillie [https://www.instagram.com/ms.elizabeth.gillie?igsh=MXgxa3V2N3gzaXVweQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] ☕ Celebrate with me → http://buymeacoffee.com/lizgillie [http://buymeacoffee.com/lizgillie] 🎤 Be interviewed on the podcast → https://forms.gle/Xs2b56fiyAjqWETX8 [https://forms.gle/Xs2b56fiyAjqWETX8]

When Plans Don’t Go As Planned (and Why That’s Okay)

Okay besties… you ever make a plan, feel so proud of yourself, and then life is like “lol nope”? Same. This week we’re chatting all about what happens when plans don’t go as planned - because honestly, it happens way more than any of us admit. I’m spilling some real stories (hello, kids getting sick, chronic illness flare ups, and military life throwing curveballs), plus sharing how I try to pivot without totally losing my mind. We’ll talk about why “perfect planning” is kind of a scam, how to scale back when things go sideways, and little ways to make peace with Plan B (or Plan Z). If your week felt nothing like your planner, pull up a chair — you are in very good company here. And hey, I’d love to hear your best Plan B stories. DM me on Instagram @ms.elizabeth.gillie and maybe I’ll share a few in a future episode. --- I want to interview you for the podcast - submit your info here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAkDZ6barWDr-kLZFtwWaKyVPcSxDRMMRrIOj2aPYtOE9j7A/viewform

Hypes & Gripes: What I’m Loving and Skipping Lately

Welcome to the very first Hypes & Gripes episode of Besties Unfiltered! In this fun, chatty catch - up, I’m sharing the things I’m absolutely hyped about right now - from my current favorite lip combo and a new skincare routine to my reading goal progress and unexpected reality TV obsessions. And of course, the gripes: Mormon influencers making general conference feel like an ad campaign, the exhausting political climate, and Target’s sneaky price tag situation. This one feels like a cozy voice note from your bestie—full of unfiltered favorites, flops, and a little venting. Let’s make this a series! Send me your Hypes & Gripes so I can share them in a future episode. Links You Might Need! Products Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3D7ZMLHL52TJE?ref_=wl_share Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ms.elizabeth.gillie/ Submit your story here: https://linktr.ee/bestiesunfilteredpodcast

Annotating Books the Easy, Fun, Bestie Way

Do you ever highlight a quote in a book and then… never look at it again? Same, bestie. In this episode, I’m sharing how I mark up my books in a way that actually helps me remember what I read. From simple tools and little symbols to quick reflection rituals, I’ll walk you through my book-nerdy system. And because chronic illness and brain fog are part of my world, I’m also spilling how I keep annotation gentle and doable when energy is low. Links you might need: Be interviewed on the podcast: https://linktr.ee/bestiesunfilteredpodcast Annotating inspiration: https://pin.it/9R8RTTbX7 Annotating products: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3D7ZMLHL52TJE?ref_=wl_share

From Summer Mess to School Day Rhythms: A Bestie Pep Talk

Back-to-school season is here, and with it comes the chaos, fresh starts, and all the emotions. In this episode of Besties Unfiltered, Liz shares simple resets for home routines, tips for carving out time as a mom, and a gentle pep talk for letting go of “perfect.” Links you may need: Moms Demand Action - https://momsdemandaction.org/about/chapters/ Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ms.elizabeth.gillie/ Share your story on the podcast - https://forms.gle/DQdB7ii3yDGcovwHA Support the podcast - http://buymeacoffee.com/lizgillie