The Words That Shaped Us (And We Still Carry) | Ep.7

The Words That Shaped Us (And We Still Carry) | Ep.7

In this episode of In By Nine, we’re talking about something powerful, personal, and unforgettable:Words.The compliments that built us. The criticism that stuck. The sentences we still hear decades later. Why do negative words last longer than praise? Why do so many women remember childhood insults more vividly than encouragement? And how do we rewrite the language we use with ourselves, our partners, and our children?In this conversation, we explore:• The psychology of words and negativity bias• How childhood language shapes adult confidence• Why harsh criticism activates the brain like physical pain• The power of affirmations and neuroplasticity• How women speak to themselves vs. how they speak to others• The phrases we’re retiring in 2025We also challenge ourselves to choose one word that defines who we’re becoming — and give life-giving words to each other at the table.If you’ve ever carried a sentence longer than you meant to… this episode is for you. Speak life. Choose carefully. Words build worlds.💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s one sentence you’ve never forgotten?

Why Women Rarely Hear “I’m Proud of You” | EP.6

When was the last time someone told you, “I’m proud of you” — and meant it?In this episode of In By Nine, we talk about why so many women — especially Gen X women — struggle with praise, confidence, and emotional validation. We each made a private list of the people we’re proud of… and revealed it on air. The reactions were honest, funny, and unexpectedly emotional.In this conversation, we explore:🌸 Why 68% of women rarely hear “I’m proud of you”🌸 Why women downplay compliments and success🌸The psychology of praise and self-worth🌸How affirmation impacts confidence and relationships🌸 Why men respond deeply to encouragement🌸The difference between being strong and being celebratedIf you’re navigating midlife growth, marriage, motherhood, or rebuilding confidence — this episode is for you. This is about women empowerment, emotional health, sisterhood, and learning to give flowers while we’re still here.If nobody told you this week — we’re proud of you.💬 Tell us in the comments: Who are YOU proud of right now?Subscribe for more real conversations on confidence, relationships, and personal growth — In By Nine. ————————————————————————————Follow us on our socials! ■ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbyninepodcast/ ■ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@inbynine ■ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f8TbGtxm7bQrd8lVXwtw0?si=msUoTuy2TqiYtvtb66noPw

The Shows Women Actually Binge (We’re Not Judging) | EP.5

In this episode of In By Nine, we discuss what women across generations are watching in 2025 — from nostalgia comfort shows to trending dramas, true crime, and documentaries. We explore binge culture, generational viewing habits, streaming trends, and how TV has become both escape and connection.Topics include:📺 Gen X nostalgia TV📺 Millennials & prestige streaming📺 Gen Z micro-content culture📺 Comfort shows & guilty pleasures📺 Why women dominate binge watchingWhether you’re rewatching Scandal for the 10th time or falling asleep during a documentary you swore you'd finish — we support your journey.💬 Drop your current obsession in the comments. We need recommendations!————————————————————————————Follow us on our socials! ■ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbyninepodcast/ ■ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@inbynine

Holiday Burnout, Boundaries & Finding Peace | EP.4

The lights are twinkling… and we’re exhausted.In this episode of In By Nine, we’re talking holiday survival: are you Blacking OUT (hiding), Crashing OUT (trying), or going All OUT (elf on espresso)? We get honest about holiday stress, family expectations, spending pressure, traditions we’re keeping (or killing), and why December hits women the hardest. From Black Friday chaos to Friendsgiving saves, this episode is your permission slip to choose peace over perfect.We cover:🎄 Holiday burnout & mental load🎄 Traditions: keep, kill, or create🎄 Black Friday & consumer pressure🎄 Supporting friends during a family-heavy season💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s your holiday vibe this year — Black OUT, Crash OUT, or All OUT?————————————————————————————Follow us on our socials! ■ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbyninepodcast/ ■ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@inbynine

Ctrl + Alt + Del My Feelings | Tech, AI & Real Life

Remember when technology meant a Walkman and a landline? Same.In this episode of In By Nine, we take a nostalgic (and slightly skeptical) look at how tech evolved from beepers and dial-up to apps, algorithms, and AI that remembers way too much about us. We laugh, we reminisce, and we ask the real question: is tech still serving us — or are we serving it?In this episode we talk about:📟 Growing up analog in a digital world📱 App fatigue, screen time & social media burnout🤖 AI “friends,” dating bots & where things get creepy🧠 What tech is doing to our patience, relationships & mental health💬 Sound off in the comments: What piece of old tech do you secretly miss?————————————————————————————Follow us on our socials! ■ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbyninepodcast/ ■ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@inbynine ■ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f8TbGtxm7bQrd8lVXwtw0?si=msUoTuy2TqiYtvtb66noPw