Girls with Opinions

Our Opinions About... Self Help Trends and the "Let Them" theory

In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we're talking about the ever-growing world of self-help trends—the viral theories, catchy phrases, bestselling books, and life-changing promises that seem to take over our feeds every few months. Don't get us wrong—we're not anti-self-help. We both believe in personal growth, therapy, learning, and challenging yourself. But we also think it's important to approach trendy advice with a healthy dose of curiosity and critical thinking. Using concepts like the "Let Them" theory as an example, we talk about how complex psychological ideas often get condensed into catchy one-liners that are easy to market but much harder to apply in real life. We discuss the importance of nuance, context, and recognizing that no single theory, mindset, or viral trend is going to completely change your life. Real growth is usually slower, messier, and far less glamorous than social media makes it seem. As always, these are just our opinions—but if you've ever felt overwhelmed by the endless stream of "this one thing will change your life" advice, this conversation might be exactly what you need. 💬 In this episode: * Why self-help trends become so popular * Our thoughts on the "Let Them" theory and similar viral concepts * The difference between helpful tools and miracle solutions * Why psychology loses nuance on social media * How self-help can become more about marketing than meaningful growth * Why critical thinking matters when consuming wellness content ✨ You'll walk away with: * A healthier perspective on self-help advice * Permission to question trendy wellness concepts * A reminder that growth isn't found in one viral idea * Encouragement to take what serves you—and leave the rest 📲 Join the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

Our Opinions About… Concerts, People-Watching & Pure Chaos

This week on Girls With Opinions, we threw the outline out the window and let the conversation take us wherever it wanted to go… which, unsurprisingly, landed us at concerts. From the eternal struggle of bathroom lines, to accidentally becoming invested in strangers arguing mid-show, to all the concerts we can't wait to attend, this episode is a collection of completely random conversations that somehow all make perfect sense. If you've ever gone to a concert and spent half the night people-watching, judged someone's questionable outfit choice, strategically planned your bathroom break, or left already thinking about the next show you're going to... this one's for you. No deep life lessons. No self-improvement. Just two friends chatting about life's random moments and the weird little things that make us laugh. 💬 In this episode: * The never-ending debate about concert bathroom lines * Why people-watching at concerts is elite entertainment * Accidentally eavesdropping on (and becoming emotionally invested in) strangers' arguments * Concert etiquette and the unspoken rules * The shows we're most excited for * A handful of completely random tangents (because... us) ✨ You'll walk away with: * A few laughs * A newfound appreciation for concert people-watching * Maybe a new concert recommendation * And the reassurance that everyone secretly watches the fighting couple next to them 👀 📲 Join the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

Our Opinions About... Marriage After Having Kids

In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about what happens to marriage after kids enter the picture — because wow, does it change things. We get into the shift from being partners to being parents, how easy it is to become ships passing in the night, and the way exhaustion, mental load, resentment, and lack of time can quietly impact a relationship. We talk about the parts people don’t always say out loud: missing the old version of your relationship, struggling to feel connected, needing more help, wanting alone time, and trying to remember who you are as a couple outside of parenting. This episode is honest, validating, and a reminder that marriage after kids doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful — but it does require attention, communication, and a whole lot of grace. In this episode: * How marriage changes after becoming parents * The mental load and invisible labor * Feeling disconnected or like roommates * Resentment, exhaustion, and communication * Finding your way back to each other in small ways You’ll walk away with: * Validation if your relationship has felt different after kids * A reminder that this transition is hard for a lot of couples * Permission to miss parts of your old life without loving your family any less * Encouragement to keep choosing connection, even in small moments Join the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

Our Opinions About... Being "Too Much"

In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about what it means to be called — or feel like — you’re “too much.” Too emotional. Too loud. Too opinionated. Too intense. Too sensitive. Too excited. Too needy. Too confident. Too honest. Too anything. We get into how often “too much” is used to make people, especially women, shrink themselves into something easier to handle. We talk about the pressure to be likable, digestible, low-maintenance, and convenient — and how exhausting it is to constantly monitor yourself so other people feel comfortable. This episode is about questioning who decided what “too much” even means, why we internalize it, and what it looks like to stop editing yourself for people who were never going to fully accept you anyway. In this episode: -What it means to feel like you’re “too much” -How women are often pressured to shrink themselves -The difference between self-awareness and self-abandonment -Why being expressive, emotional, or opinionated isn’t automatically a flaw -How to stop measuring yourself by other people’s comfort You’ll walk away with: -Validation if you’ve ever felt like you had to tone yourself down -Permission to take up space -A reminder that “too much” is often just “not for them” -Encouragement to stop editing the parts of you that make you you Join the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

Our Opinions About... Feminism

In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about feminism — and yes, we have opinions. We get into what feminism actually means to us, why we proudly identify as feminists, and why it’s so frustrating when people misunderstand, dismiss, or twist the word into something it’s not. This conversation covers the everyday realities of being a woman in society: the double standards, the expectations, the emotional labor, the pressure to be likable, the way women are judged no matter what they do, and the exhaustion of constantly having to explain things that should honestly be obvious by now. We’re not here to make feminism palatable. We’re here to talk honestly about why it still matters, why women are tired, and why wanting equality, autonomy, safety, respect, and opportunity should not be controversial. In this episode: * What feminism means to us * Common misunderstandings about feminism * Why the word “feminist” makes some people uncomfortable * The double standards women deal with daily * The pressure to be likable, agreeable, and easy to digest * Why women are allowed to be angry You’ll walk away with: * A clearer understanding of why feminism still matters * Validation if you’re tired of explaining women’s experiences * Permission to be a little riled up * A reminder that equality should not be a radical concept Join the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit