How To Make Friends As An Adult And Find Your People

The Power Of ‘What If’

Hey friends, let’s talk about the power of ‘what if’ in today’s Fangirl Your Life podcast episode that’s inspired by two recent events.  If you want to overcome feeling stuck at a crossroads in your life, tap into the power of radical self-expression, or start your own journey to more intentional living, then this mini-episode is for you! Here's what's happening inside: * Get inspired to keep looking for hidden opportunities and paths forward if you are exhausted by the grind and are just "going through the motions". * Discover the magic of ‘what if’. Give yourself permission to live more boldly and dream again. This is your safe space to explore letting people see the real you. * It's also about taking action as you'll walk away with a specific 24-hour challenge to make a micro-bold move and step into your authentic self and joy. Here are all the links you’ll need: * Join the Fangirl Your Life Newsletter [https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup] * Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nadinestille/] to share your ‘dare’ and tag me For good measure: If you’d like song inspirations for your in-the-car-singing-and-drumming session, check out our Fangirl Your Life Community Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA].  Enjoy!

Fangirling Over Queer Media Through The Centuries With Dr Kate Henry

Hey friends, In today’s podcast episode I’m chatting with Dr Kate Henry (she/ her/hers) about queer trailblazer Edythe Eyde and Heated Rivalry!  Welcome to episode 10 of the Fangirl Your Life podcast: Fangirling over Queer Media through the Centuries with Dr Kate Henry Meet Dr. Kate Henry. Dr. Kate Henry is a Productivity Coach who specializes in sustainable and well-being-oriented productivity. Dr. Henry holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a MA and PhD in Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. As a Productivity Coach, she guides academics and creatives to develop actionable and achievable productivity and time management practices so they can achieve short-term and long-term goals without feeling overwhelmed. In addition to her work as a Productivity Coach, author, and podcaster, she loves to collect artisan mugs and go on walks with her spouse and her 7-pound chihuahua.  Here’s what’s in store for you:  We are briefly fangirling over Kate’s professional journey and learning her #1 productivity approach that’s not only helping her clients but that she’s using as well to work with accessibility, care, and deep intention. We’re then deep-diving into fangirl mode for:  * The badass legacy of Edythe Eyde: We’re recovering the story of the queer trailblazer behind Vice Versa, the first lesbian magazine in the U.S. published in 1947. She was a musician, a secret sci-fi writer, and a true everyday activist - and Kate is literally writing the book on her! * The healing power of queer joy: We explore why the Heated Rivalry fandom is a masterclass in community and why "happily ever afters" are a form of emotional repair. Content Guidance: To ensure a safe listening experience, please note we briefly touch on historical homophobia, discrimination, and the often-painful ways queer people have been depicted in media.  Note: This episode has our most extensive show notes yet. Every name, resource, and link we mention—and trust me, we mention a lot—is waiting for you there. Make sure to check them out! Here are all the links you’ll need: Actionables For The Week * Check Kate’s Website [https://katehenry.com] and follow her Honing In Podcast [https://katehenry.com/honingin/] * Follow Kate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetendingyear] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katehenryphd/] * Join the Fangirl Your Life Newsletter  [https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup] * Follow Nadine Fangirl Your Life Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nadinestille/] | Romance Nook Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/romance_nook] * Give Back to Kate’s Charity Shoutout The Loveland Foundation [https://thelovelandfoundation.org/] (founded by Rachel Cargle [https://thelovelandfoundation.org/about/]) Queer Media & History * The Archives: ONE Archives in Los Angeles (Vice Versa History) [https://one.usc.edu/story/vice-versa-rko-studios] * The L Word on IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330251/]   The Heated Rivalry Rabbit Hole * The Article: Forbes: ‘No Off-Season: Inside ‘Heated Rivalry’ [https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliviashalhoup/2026/05/19/heated-rivalry-fandom-season-2/] (Fresh from May 2026!) * The Show: Heated Rivalry on IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35495073/] | Jacob Tierney (Showrunner) [https://www.instagram.com/jacob.tierney/] * The Books: Author Rachel Reid [https://www.rachelreidwrites.com/] | Buy the Series [https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Rachel+Reid] * The Fan Accounts mentioned: Heated Rivalry Fitness [https://www.instagram.com/heatedrivalryfitness] | Kathryn Naughton (Fan Account) [https://www.instagram.com/klnaughton2789] * The Playlists: Heated Rivalry Official Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX1cqAA5zTU7Z?si=GRItxA6vRvC9pHmJzo36ug] | Heated Rivalry Running [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX1cqAA5zTU7Z?si=L-pwCbXzRMmS638H5Gp8ZA]  Other Books, Podcasts, Music * Follow and Sing Along to Fangirl Your Life Community Playlist  [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA] * Read Kate’s book Tend To It [https://katehenry.com/tend-to-it/] * Deep Dive by  Honing In ep with Dr. Eric Darnell Pritchard [https://katehenry.com/honingin/ericdarnellpritchard/] * Back to Joy for Kate with Dance Yrself Clean [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZNkPA_zUd4] by  LCD Soundsystem  * Romantasy Books by Author Jennifer Armentrout [https://jenniferlarmentrout.com/]  Communities  * Feminist Podcasters Collective [https://feministpodcasterscollective.com] (DM Nadine on IG for an intro!) * Landscapes with Cody Cook-Parrott [https://www.codycookparrott.com/landscapes] - the writing group Kate attends  Heated Rivalry TV Series 2026 | MM Romance | Queer Books Edythe Eyde / Lisa Ben | Vice Versa 1947 | Hockey Romance Fandom | How the Heated Rivalry Fandom heals historical queer trauma

How To Make Friends As An Adult And Find Your People

Hello friend, today, let’s fangirl over making friends as an adult, finding your people, and creating community. This episode is for the person who needs to hear that they are "wonderful and badass" and that their people are out there - they just might not live on their street yet.  Welcome to episode 9 of the Fangirl Your Life Podcast: How To Make Friends As An Adult And Find Your PeopleThis is a taster episode on finding your people and community as an adult with personal stories, tips, mindset resets, and motivation. Tune in to:  * Reframe loneliness and learn why needing connection is exactly like needing a glass of water  * Hear my personal "Community Experiments" - from sending notes to neighboring babies to the "Same Place, Same Time" rule that can help friendships click into place.  * Get a "Badass" pep talk when reaching out feels risky, including why a "no" from someone else isn't a reflection on you.  Let’s dive in. Here are all the links you’ll need: * Join the Fangirl Newsletter Community for the full Fangirl Experience and to start your own Fangirl journey with playlists, a vision board template, and more https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup [https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup] * Dance and sing along to the Fangirl Your Life Community Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA] * Let’s hang on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nadinestille/ [https://www.instagram.com/nadinestille/] * The Importance of Connections (article): https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/the-importance-of-connections-ways-to-live-a-longer-healthier-life/ [https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/the-importance-of-connections-ways-to-live-a-longer-healthier-life/] * The role of familiarity in attraction (article): https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/between-you-and-me/202203/the-role-of-familiarity-in-attraction [https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/between-you-and-me/202203/the-role-of-familiarity-in-attraction] P.S.: * I produced the podcast with Descript and featured the cinematic score Epic New World. DM me on Instagram if you’d like a % code. * I’m a proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective, a community of feminist creators amplifying each other’s work through collaboration and care. DM me on Instagram if you’d like an introduction.

Fangirling Over Your Own Story With Jenn Wint

Hello friend, let’s fangirl over owning our own story and celebrating our wins - no matter how tiny or mighty.  Welcome to episode 8 of the Fangirl Your Life Podcast: Fangirling Over Owning Our Own Wins With Jenn Wint.  You’re invited to tune in as we talk about: * Owning Your Bio: Why it’s so much easier to hype up others than ourselves * Jenn’s  "PR Wingwoman" approach of using curiosity as a license to discover, connect, and share powerful human stories. * Radical Authenticity and why the "perfect" story is actually the least interesting one * Creating a "Fan Community" at Home: Intentional ways to share your professional wins with your family and friends to celebrate the small stuff. About Jenn: Jenn Wint (she/her) is a PR strategist, speaker, writer, and founder of WINT Communications, where she helps small businesses tell big stories. With a passion for local voices and meaningful connections, Jenn supports entrepreneurs to craft PR strategies that get them noticed by the media, their communities, and the audiences that matter. She is the author of Josie’s Busy Calendar, a self-care story for kids and a contributor to two motherhood anthologies.  Here are all the links you’ll need: * Get your free PR Tool straight from Jenn Wint to your inbox: https://wintcommunications.com/free-pr-tools [https://wintcommunications.com/free-pr-tools] * Jenn’s Charity Highlight - Dress for Success Vancouver dfsvancouver.ca/ [https://dfsvancouver.ca/]  * Connect with Jenn online * https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-wint/ * https://www.instagram.com/jenn_wint/ * Check out Jenn’s website and book a call with her https://wintcommunications.com/ [https://wintcommunications.com/] * Jenn Wint as an author. Check out the books referred to in our podcast chat: https://wintcommunications.com/books [https://wintcommunications.com/books] * Why celebrating small wins matters https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/why-celebrating-small-wins-matters/ [https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/why-celebrating-small-wins-matters/] * Join the Fangirl Newsletter Community for the full Fangirl Experience and to start your own Fangirl journey with playlists, a vision board template, and more https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup [https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup] * Dance and sing along to the Fangirl Your Life Community Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA] P.S.: * I produced the podcast with Descript and featured the cinematic score Epic New World. DM me on Instagram if you’d like a % code. * I’m a proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective, a community of feminist creators amplifying each other’s work through collaboration and care. DM me on Instagram if you’d like an introduction. Key Words: self-improvement podcast | life mindset podcast | joy seeker podcast | fangirl community podcast | How do I celebrate my own wins?

Want more "Main Character Energy"? How Affirmations, Vision Boards, and Visualizations will help.

Hello friend, if you want more "Main Character Energy" to take charge of your life, then tune in to discover Science-backed tips on how affirmations, vision boards, and visualizations will help you.  Welcome to episode 7 of the Fangirl Your Life Podcast.  Tune in to discover: * What it means to move into ‘main character energy’. * What Science says about using positive affirmations, vision boards, and visualizations to succeed at your goals. * Tips and tricks to make positive affirmations, vision boards, and visualizations work even more in your favor.  Get ready to supercharge your journey to succeed at your goals, move into main character energy, and fangirl over your life. If you love what you hear in the podcast, please subscribe and invite a friend along, as it helps grow our fangirl community. Thank you so much! I appreciate you.  Here are all the links you’ll need: * Join the Fangirl Newsletter Community for the full Fangirl Experience and to start your own Fangirl journey with playlists, a vision board template, and more https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup [https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup] * Dance and sing along to the Fangirl Your Life Community Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA] * The PETTLEP model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEg3BfB8if4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEg3BfB8if4] (video) * Science studies: * Pascual-Leone, A. (1995). Modulation of muscle responses evoked by transcranial magnetic stimulation during the acquisition of new fine motor skills. (The "Piano Study" showing brain changes from mental practice). * Cascio, C. N., et al. (2016). Self-affirmation activates brain systems associated with self-related processing and reward. (Links affirmations to the VMPFC reward center). * Holmes, P. S., & Collins, D. J. (2001). The PETTLEP Approach to Motor Imagery: A Functional Equivalence Model. (The framework for the "35% improvement" and high-performance visualization). * Wood, J. V., et al. (2009). Positive Self-Statements: Power for Some, Peril for Others. (The study supporting why process-focused affirmations are safer and more effective). * Oettingen, G. (2014). Rethinking Positive Thinking. (The research on "Action Boards" vs. "Outcome Boards"). * Milne, S., et al. (2002). Combining motivational and volitional interventions. (The study showing the jump from 35% to 91% success using the "Action Bridge"). P.S.: * I produced the podcast with Descript and featured the cinematic score Epic New World. DM me on Instagram if you’d like a % code. * I’m a proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective, a community of feminist creators amplifying each other’s work through collaboration and care. DM me on Instagram if you’d like an introduction. self-improvement podcast | life mindset podcast | joy seeker podcast | fangirl community podcast | positive affirmations for main character energy | visualization exercises | vision board ideas