In this episode, we’re diving into our thoughts on pop culture—and how dramatically it’s changed from when we were growing up to now.

With constant access to information through social media, smartphones, and 24/7 commentary, pop culture feels closer, louder, and more personal than ever. We talk about how this level of access can blur boundaries, create a false sense of intimacy with celebrities, and shape the way we consume and react to public figures.

We also get into cancel culture—what we understand about it, where we think accountability matters, and why we struggle with the extremes of how it shows up today. This isn’t about defending harmful behavior, but about questioning whether the current culture of instant judgment leaves room for nuance, growth, or humanity.

This episode is opinion-based, reflective, and open-ended—meant to spark thought rather than provide definitive answers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How pop culture feels different now compared to when we were younger
• The impact of social media and constant access to information
• Why we feel “closer” to celebrities than ever before
• The psychology behind parasocial relationships
• Our mixed feelings about cancel culture and its extremes
• Where accountability, growth, and nuance get lost

As always, these are just our opinions—and we’re curious how others are thinking about these shifts too. Pop culture isn’t just entertainment anymore; it shapes how we relate, judge, and understand the world around us.

In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about something that affects so many women — yet is still wildly misunderstood, minimized, or brushed off: perimenopause and women’s health.

We dive into how often perimenopause is dismissed as “just stress,” “just anxiety,” or “just getting older,” and how frustrating (and exhausting) it can be to advocate for yourself in a healthcare system that doesn’t always listen to women. We talk openly about the gaps in education, the lack of clear guidance, and how hard it can be to find providers who truly understand women’s hormonal health.

We also break down common signs, symptoms, and impacts of perimenopause — from mood changes and anxiety to sleep disruption, brain fog, energy shifts, and changes in the body — and why knowing what’s happening can be incredibly empowering.

This episode is about awareness, advocacy, and reminding women that what they’re experiencing is real, valid, and worthy of care.

💬 In this episode:

• Why perimenopause is so often minimized or misdiagnosed
• The emotional and physical toll of not being believed
• Common signs and symptoms of perimenopause
• How hormonal changes impact mood, energy, sleep, and mental health
• The challenges of navigating women’s healthcare
• Why education and self-advocacy matter

✨ You’ll walk away with:

• Validation if you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but don’t feel okay
• Language to advocate for yourself in medical settings
• A clearer understanding of perimenopause and its impact
• Encouragement to trust your body and ask better questions
• A reminder that women’s health deserves more attention — not less

📲 Join the conversation on Instagram and share your experiences with women’s health and perimenopause:

• Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness
• Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit

In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re unpacking people pleasing — what it actually is, why it’s so hard to let go of, and how it quietly impacts your mental health, relationships, and sense of self.

We talk about how people pleasing often gets mistaken for being kind, flexible, or “easygoing,” when in reality it’s rooted in fear, self-protection, and the need for approval. We break down what people pleasing really looks like day to day, the toll it takes over time, and why it keeps you disconnected from your own needs.

Most importantly, we talk about how to start challenging people pleasing — without swinging to the other extreme or feeling like you have to become someone you’re not. This is a compassionate, honest conversation about choosing authenticity over approval and learning to be okay with discomfort as you grow.

💬 In this episode:

• What people pleasing actually is (and what it isn’t)
• The emotional and relational cost of constantly accommodating others
• How people pleasing shows up in everyday decisions and conversations
• Why it’s so hard to stop — even when you’re aware of it
• Practical ways to challenge people pleasing patterns

✨ You’ll walk away with:

• A clearer understanding of your own people pleasing tendencies
• Permission to honor your needs without guilt
• Tools to practice boundaries and self-trust
• A reminder that being honest is not the same as being unkind

📲 Join the conversation on Instagram and tell us where you’re ready to stop people pleasing:

• Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness
• Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit