Girl Talk

The Geeky Grandma with an Encouraging Nudge

Welcome to today's episode of our podcast, where we will be discussing the importance of women having other women to talk to. As human beings, we are social creatures, and having someone to talk to about our thoughts, feelings, and experiences can be incredibly beneficial for our mental and emotional wellbeing. However, there is something uniquely special about the relationships women share with each other. Whether it's a best friend, sister, or mother, there is an unspoken understanding between women that creates a sense of safety and support that can be hard to find elsewhere. Women often face unique challenges in life, such as navigating the pressures of motherhood, career advancement, and societal expectations around beauty and femininity. Having someone who understands these challenges firsthand can make all the difference in feeling validated, heard, and understood. In this episode, we'll explore the many benefits of female friendships, from boosting self-esteem and reducing stress to providing a sense of belonging and fostering personal growth. We'll also discuss ways to cultivate and strengthen these relationships, as well as tips for finding supportive women communities. So, if you're a woman looking to deepen your relationships with other women or simply curious about the power of female connections, then stay tuned for a thought-provoking and informative discussion. Episode Highlights: • Women supporting women • Importance of female friendships • Women's communities throughout history • Women empowering women • Understanding the unique challenges women face • Sisterhood and community among women • Benefits of female connections • Women advocating for change • Building strong relationships with other women • Women's mental and emotional wellbeing ABOUT AGNES KNOWLES I’ve probably done most of the things you expect a woman my age to have done: married and divorced; three children; variety of jobs over the years including a couple of home-based businesses and, finally, a pretty good career; gave up that career (and home and life) to move and take care of a dementing mother; adult daughter moved back home with a baby; financial struggles; sucker-punched by the post-2007 economy… waa, waa, waa – I know you probably tell a similar story (or worse). The reason I tell you this is not for sympathy… (that gets us nowhere fast!) … but to let you know I understand this thing called ‘Retirement’ is new to us. We don’t have many real role models – our parents were probably old by this age – but we can be role models for future generations! Where to find her? Email [e-mail] Instagram @agnesknowles Facebook @Boomersboomwithabang Website https://boomwithabang.com/ LinkedIn @agnesknowles/ Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [e-mail] To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Apple Spotify Cast Box Google Overcast Pocket cast Radio Public Amazon Audible Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community; Empowering Women. Connect with Your Geeky Grandma Jill McCarthy Instagram: @the_geeky_grandma LinkedIn: @JillMcCarthy Pin Interest: @EmpoweringWomen Facebook: @ jill.mccarthy.585 Email @[e-mail] Let me hear your thoughts! You can send me a voice message at Anchor Music from Epidemic Sound Introduction - ES_Her Majesty's Arrival - Howard Harper-Barnes Commercial - ES_Puzzle of Complexity Body Commercials - ES_Magic Awaits - Howard Harper-Barnes Closing - ES_Magic Awaits - Howard Harper-Barnes