I am HER - the Podcast

Doing It Scared: DJ iSizzle on Zumba, Weddings, and Showing Up | I Am HER - the Podcast - S2E12

In this episode of I Am Her – The Podcast, Thylene welcomes special guest DJ iSizzle while Emmy is away, for a conversation about confidence, growth, music, and learning to show up before you feel fully ready. From weekly Zumba classes in Tacoma to DJing weddings alongside his wife, DJ iSizzle shares how movement, music, and mindset helped shape his confidence and purpose. The conversation dives into performance anxiety, visualization, self-improvement, homeschooling versus traditional education, adapting during COVID, and the importance of building a life that feels aligned instead of performative. Through humor, honesty, and real-life experiences, DJ iSizzle opens up about his philosophy of “doing it scared” and improving just 1% every day. ✨ Real talk. Good vibes. Zero judgment. ✨ This episode contains real conversations, real emotions, and a few F-bombs. 📍 You can find DJ iSizzle on Facebook: DJ iSizzle

Rapid-Fire “Pick Your Chaos” | I Am HER - the Podcast - S2E11

In this episode’s rapid-fire “Pick Your Chaos” segment, the hosts move through a series of quick either/or questions that tap into real-life choices around boundaries, communication, growth, emotions, and relationships. The conversation highlights how responses often depend on context and reflect evolving habits in self-awareness, conflict, and trusting yourself. Along the way, they touch on upcoming life shifts, including Emmy preparing for a two-week business retreat in Costa Rica while Thylene holds things down at home. The episode keeps it light, honest, and a little chaotic, with the shared realization that healing isn’t all-or-nothing... you can be growing and still “a little toxic.” ✨ This episode contains real talk, real emotions, and a few F-bombs.

Spring Break: Sedona Healing, Meditation, and Releasing | I Am HER - the Podcast - S2E10

In Season 2, Episode 10 of I Am Her, Emmy and Thylene return from spring break with a grounded, free-flowing conversation about finding peace, structure, and stability. They share personal updates on shifting goals, building supportive systems, creative work, and what it looks like to move forward with more intention. The conversation centers around a last-minute healing retreat in Sedona, where they experienced group meditation, hypnotherapy, and powerful breakthroughs around inner-child healing, self-worth, fear of rejection, and people-pleasing. From exploring Sedona’s energy to navigating emotional release and personal growth, this episode is a reflection on doing the work, honoring your process, and allowing healing to unfold in its own way. ⚠️ Content note: This episode discusses emotional healing, inner-child work, and personal breakthroughs. ✨ Language note: There may be occasional strong language.

Clarity Over More Time: Decisions, Burnout, and Becoming “Her” | I Am HER - the Podcast - S2E9

In Season 2, Episode 9 of I Am Her, Emmy and Thylene open with a powerful reminder: most people do not need more time, they need clarity and a decision. They explore how burnout is often rooted in overcommitment, people-pleasing, and decision fatigue rather than a lack of time. Through personal insight and practical tools, they discuss listening to body cues, trusting intuition, and making aligned, “clean” decisions. From community support and mindset practices to pausing before committing and acting as your future self, this episode emphasizes that real change begins with clarity. The message is simple but impactful: stop saying yes to what does not align. Life can shift with one decision. ⚠️ Content note: This episode discusses burnout, decision-making, and personal growth. ✨ Language note: There may be a well-placed F-bomb. Clarity sometimes comes with attitude.

Put Your Oxygen Mask On First: Boundaries, Burnout, and Healing | I Am HER - the Podcast - S2E8

In this episode of I Am Her the Podcast, Emmy and Thylene reflect on an unexpected shift when Emmy missed a Seattle Cocoon Butterfly event due to severe weather. Instead of pushing through, she chose to pause, reset, and focus on writing and editing, highlighting the importance of putting yourself first without guilt. The conversation explores boundaries, burnout, and the role of self-respect in healing. They discuss the impact of the Cocoon Butterfly method, the power of naming emotions, and how prioritizing rest supports nervous system regulation. From saying no without overexplaining to protecting your energy from unnecessary stress, this episode is a reminder that self-care is not selfish, it is essential for sustainable growth and aligned living. ⚠️ Content note: This episode discusses burnout, emotional healing, and boundary-setting. ✨ Language note: There may be a well-placed F-bomb. Growth is not always quiet.