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Breaking Generational Patterns (part 2) | Parenting With Empathy & Self-Awareness

In this episode, the host and her guest discuss parenting and authority through the lens of working with kids, emphasizing that you don’t need to intimidate children and that explaining the “why” matters when time allows. They critique the common parent phrase “I can’t wait for you to have kids,” framing it as projecting struggle—especially within immigrant households—and how constant negativity can discourage marriage and having children. The conversation expands to societal and family pressure to “settle down,” arguing for prioritizing self-work, emotional maturity, and choosing a truly compatible partner rather than convenience. They highlight healthy relationship habits like accountability, sincere apologies, lowering ego, and refusing to normalize disrespect under “no relationship is perfect.” The episode ends with a quick “Would You Rather” game and closing remarks.   **DISCLAIMER** (1) This episode is part 2 of the previous episode (2) Also, keep in mind this episode was recorded in October 2025 and my sister was my very first guest. I simply decided to release this episode later on. Thank you for understanding! 📨Sign up for my newsletter to stay updated, it's in my Linktree: MyLinktree [https://linktr.ee/thatssonoe] Follow Us on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Follow Us on Social Media: @elevatewithnoe (IG+TikTok) Guest's Name: Elodie   ⏰Chapters Markers: 00:00 Explaining the Why + Intro 03:37 Stop Projecting Struggle 10:32 Pressure to Settle Down 15:08 Choosing Each Other Freely 17:51 Ego Apologies and Healthy Conflict 25:42 Would You Rather and Wrap Up

Breaking Generational Patterns (part 1) | Empathy, Respect & Healthy Discipline

What does it mean to parent with self-awareness? In this episode, Noé sits down with her sister Elodie to explore how breaking generational patterns—from strict immigrant parenting to toxic family tolerance—requires conscious boundaries, empathy, and healthy discipline. They discuss why ambitious women rethinking their family legacy is an act of personal growth, and how choosing a different path from your parents becomes a cornerstone of self-actualization. A candid conversation on boundaries, womanhood, and raising the next generation intentionally. **DISCLAIMER** (1) This episode is divided into 2 parts (2) Also, keep in mind this episode was recorded in October 2025 and my sister was my very first guest. I simply decided to release this episode later on. Thank you for understanding! 📨Sign up for my newsletter to stay updated, it's in my Linktree: MyLinktree [https://linktr.ee/thatssonoe] Follow Us on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Follow Us on Social Media: @elevatewithnoe (IG+TikTok) Guest's Name: Elodie   ⏰Chapters Markers: 00:00 Intro+Admitting You’re Wrong 01:13 Family Boundaries and Cutting Off 03:50 Raising Kids Differently 10:01 Apologies and Respectful Talk

Friendship & Solitude | Building Self-Awareness Through Sisterhood (part 2)

In this episode, Noé and her guest revisit loneliness and friendship breakups (from the previous episode), sharing advice for dealing with fake friends and toxic friendships. They explain the importance of being “sick and tired” enough to change, choosing tiredness over anger to avoid holding grudges, and setting boundaries when friends lie, gossip, or disrespect you. If you are curious to find out, listen up!   **DISCLAIMER** (1) This episode is more than 20 minutes, and this is part 2 of S2EP14 (it's not a must to listen to the previous episode because we revisit certain topics on this one) (2) Also, keep in mind this episode was recorded in October 2025 and my sister was my very first guest. I simply decided to release this episode later on. Thank you for understanding! 📨Sign up for my newsletter to stay updated, it's in my Linktree: MyLinktree [https://linktr.ee/thatssonoe] Follow Us on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Follow Us on Social Media: @elevatewithnoe (IG+TikTok) Guest's Name: Elodie   ⏰Chapters Markers: 00:00 Intro 01:39 Sick and Tired to Move On 03:50 Hobbies That Saved Me 10:30 Setting Standards for Friends 19:13 Peaceful Not Boring 24:08 Try New Hobbies

Friendship & Solitude | Building Self-Awareness Through Sisterhood (part 1)

In this episode, the host welcomes her sister Elodie (“Elo”) to discuss learning from siblings, especially around friendships. They compare their different school experiences—one having many friends, the other struggling to fit in—and unpack how forcing friendships, begging for attention, and clinging to big friend groups can lead to feeling lonelier than being alone. They emphasize that being alone is not the same as loneliness, and that comfort with solitude helps build boundaries, discover hobbies, and attract quality, loyal friends. The conversation highlights having standards in friendships, like in romantic relationships, recognizing patterns that repeat from high school into adulthood (including a university fallout), releasing resentment to make space for better connections, and being kind to yourself while growing and relearning lessons.   **DISCLAIMER** (1) This episode is more than 20 minutes, and there will be a second part (2) Also, keep in mind this episode was recorded in October 2025 and my sister was my very first guest. I simply decided to release this episode later on. Thank you for understanding!   📨Sign up for my newsletter to stay updated, it's in my Linktree: MyLinktree [https://linktr.ee/thatssonoe] Follow Us on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Follow Us on Social Media: @elevatewithnoe (IG+TikTok) Guest's Name: Elodie   ⏰Chapters Markers: 00:00 Intro 01:48 Siblings as Teachers 04:33 Forcing Friendships and Letting Go 12:09 Alone vs Lonely and Life Lessons 21:30 Breaking the Pattern 22:08 Self Love Over Perfection 26:31 Friendship Standards and Solitude 27:52 Loneliness to Self-Discovery

Networking for Ambitious Women | Build Your Pool of Real Allies

In this episode, the host explains why networking is essential and how it’s simply an intentional conversation that builds a “pool of allies” for career and life opportunities.  The episode encourages women to network intentionally, elevate their goals through teamwork, and join her newsletter for updates. 📨Sign up for my newsletter to stay updated, it's in my Linktree: MyLinktree [https://linktr.ee/thatssonoe] Follow Us on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Follow Us on Social Media: @elevatewithnoe (IG+TikTok)   ⏰Timestamps: 00:00 Why It Should Be You 00:33 Networking Is Just Conversation 02:24 Genuine Connections Not Fake 05:20 Allies Unlock Opportunities 09:51 Trust And Warm Introductions 14:16 Build Your Network Team