- 12
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- 2025
- First episode
About Girls Gone Real
We were told to be good — we chose to be real. Join co-hosts/besties Chesy and Hannah for Girls Gone Real — a podcast that gets real with you so you can get real with yourself! Through raw conversations on identity, intuition, and challenging our conditioning, we are reclaiming our power and our girlhood one episode at a time.
- Publisher
- Girls Gone Real
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 9 Aug 2025
- Latest episode
- 23 Apr 2026
Latest episodes
12 episodes in the feed.
23 Apr 2026
Body Image, Beauty Standards, and Embodiment
Hey so it's getting kinda crazy out here y'all! When every other ad is for a GLP-1 and celebrities are wearing their weight-loss like badges of honor, it can be easy to slip into negative self-talk about our bodies. In fact, dare we say that the whole system is designed to keep us locked in a loop of self-hatred and consumption to keep us controlled and quiet? We do dare indeed! In this episode, we get real as hell about our own experiences in different sized bodies. Join us to deconstruct body image, western beauty standards (and their NASTY origins), and explore how embodiment can rekindle our relationship with our bodies in new and loving ways. Trigger warning ~ in this episode we discuss body image, eating disorders, internalized fat-phobia, and other body related topics that may be triggering or challenging for some folks to listen to. Please make whatever choice is best for you and skip this one if it harms more than helps! Girls Gone Real is a podcast where two besties get real about being girls in a world choked by patriarchy. Follow along for monthly conversations, silly stories, and appearances from our mascot Doug! (iykyk) Follow the girls on IG & TikTok! Girls Gone Real ~ @girlsgonerealpod (https://instagram.com/girlsgonerealpod) Chesy ~ @chesyconnects (https://instagram.com/chesyconnects) Hannah ~ @hannahraestevens (https://instagram.com/hannahraestevens)
12 Mar 2026
"Do You Believe in Life After Love?" and Other Questions Cher Couldn't Answer
WE'RE BAAAAACK! Welcome to season two, baby! Well friends, it's been a cold and unforgiving winter full of lots of things and events and stuff. You get it. We get it. We're all on the same page here. So to breathe some life into things, we decided to make season two more fun, more, unhinged and more chaotic than ever. (you're welcome) In our first episode, we're reading song lyrics that make us giggle, scream, cry, think, and validate our own wild experiences with the magic of someone else's words because at the end of the day, there truly are no unique experiences and for that we are honestly thankful. Shoutout to humanity and shoutout to GIRLS SPECIFICALLY. (see episode 1 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ekaqY8Jq3l8Cu1jKQihMG?si=201eabc3e3874639) for who we mean when we say "girls") To hear all the songs quoted in this episode, check out this playlist. (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Hk8odqL79xJFxmNpyL2v3?si=1d0ab70dc13e41d0) Stay in touch with us on socials! GGR: @girlsgonereal (https://instagram.com/girlsgonereal) Hannah: @hannahraestevens (https://instagram.com/hannahraestevens) Chesy: @chesyconnects (https://instagram.com/chesyconnects)
19 Dec 2025
Performing Self-Care vs. Practicing Self-Love
In this episode of Girls Gone Real, we’re unpacking the difference between performing self-care and actually practicing self-love. We talk about how self-care has been commodified, aestheticized, and stripped of its depth — and what it looks like to return to self-love as a sacred, embodied practice rather than a productivity tool or public performance. Together, we explore: 🌱 What self-care actually means versus how it’s been sold to us 🔥 The relationship between self-love, self-trust, and self-worth 🧠 How self-concept shapes the way we treat ourselves 💸 The systems that benefit from our burnout and disconnection 🕯️ Reclaiming self-care as devotion, not discipline This conversation is for anyone who feels like they’re “doing all the right things” but still feels disconnected, exhausted, or unworthy. Self-love isn’t something you perform — it’s something you practice. Watch this episode on YouTube! (https://youtu.be/_K_pKw_N9lI) Follow us on Instagram! (https://instagram.com/girlsgonerealpodcast) Follow Chesy! (https://instagram.com/chesyconnects) Follow Hannah! (https://instagram.com/hannahraestevens)
27 Nov 2025
MONEY MONEY MONEY: Reclaiming Wealth, Worth, and Autonomy
Have you ever felt shame, guilt, fear, or uncertainty around money? This episode of Girls Gone Real digs into our emotional and systemic relationship with money. We explore why financial literacy often feels out of reach, how many of us were never taught the basics, and what it means to reclaim wealth and autonomy in a world that profits when we stay confused. This is a conversation about liberation, not perfection. We unpack shame, class, access, and the power of reconnecting with the resources that support a life rooted in choice, abundance, and self-trust. In this episode you’ll hear: 💸 Why financial literacy was gatekept from so many communities 🌱 How worthiness and money stories become intertwined 🧠 The impact of upbringing, identity, and systemic barriers 🔑 Frameworks for building confidence with money ✨ Ways to reclaim financial autonomy without overwhelm Connect with us: Social Media: Hannah (https://www.instagram.com/hannahraestevens) | Chesy (https://www.instagram.com/chesyconnects) | Girls Gone Real (https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonereal/) Explore Chesy's Mindful Money coaching group! (https://www.rooted-money.com/services-store/group-coaching) Join the Rebel Daughters community! (https://discord.gg/PxuuN3Z3) Check out the Financial Feminist podcast with Tori Dunlap! (https://herfirst100k.com/)
13 Nov 2025
The Social Media Dilemma: Belonging in the Age of the Algorithm
In this episode, we get real about our complicated relationship with social media — the love, the loathing, and the constant pressure to perform. From the invisible hands of capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy shaping what gets seen, to the paradox of needing these platforms to survive as creators and coaches, we unpack the double bind of being both users and products. We talk about: 📱The ever-present quest for belonging 📱How capitalism and white supremacy shape our algorithms 📱 The tension between authenticity and aesthetics 📱Why it’s okay to feel both grateful and gross about it all We'll be real with y'all - this one isn't as much of a pep-talk as it is a processing session. But as always, we clock in to be real with you about our experience so that you can be real with yourself! ✨ Follow Girls Gone Real for radical honesty about girlhood, identity, and liberation in both the real world and the digital one. Follow HannahRae! (https://www.instagram.com/hannahraestevens) Follow Chesy! (https://www.instagram.com/chesyconnects) Check out Chesy's coaching services! (https://www.rooted-money.com/) Join HannahRae's REBEL DAUGHTERS Discord! (https://discord.gg/bePKrzG2Z)
30 Oct 2025
The High Achiever's Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Ever feel like you’re faking it, even when you're more than prepared? In Episode 7 of Girls Gone Real, we’re unpacking imposter syndrome. We get into where it comes from and how it shows up for high-achieving folks — especially women — navigating perfectionism, pressure, and systemic expectations. We share personal stories of battling self-doubt, explore how identity and upbringing shape our self-concept, and offer tangible tools to help you step into your power and embody your worth. No external validation required. In this episode, we cover: 🎭 What imposter syndrome really means (and how it hides in plain sight) 🎭 The 5 imposter patterns and how to break free from them 🎭 How patriarchy and capitalism fuel self-doubt through perfectionism 🎭 Ways to reconnect with your voice and authenticity 💌 We’d love to hear from you! Email us your thoughts, stories, or episode ideas at girlsgonerealpod@gmail.com 🎶 Theme music: “OH MY” by Danny Shields 🌐 Connect with us: Instagram: @girlsgonereal (https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonereal) TikTok: @girlsgonerealpod If this episode resonated, don’t forget to follow, review, and share with a friend. Your support helps us connect with folks who are done shrinking and ready to get real.
16 Oct 2025
Unpacking Shame, Guilt and the Bag of Shoulds
In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between the guilt that points us back to our values and the shame that keeps us small, silent, and striving for approval. We get into: Shame vs guilt and how to tell the difference How shame is used as a tool of control The “Bag of Shoulds” and the cost of performing for belonging Join us as we get extremely real about some of our earliest experiences of shame around our bodies and behaviors. Please note: This episode contains discussions about body image and eating disorders. Find us on socials: Chesy — @chesyconnects HannahRae — @hannahraestevens Girls Gone Real — @girlsgonereal (IG) | @girlsgonerealpod (TikTok) Got a confessional, a guilty conscience, or shame you want to release on the pod? Email us at girlsgonerealpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:girlsgonerealpodcast@gmail.com) — we’d love to hear from you (anonymously or not). If this episode hit something real for you, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s ready to put down their bag of shoulds.
2 Oct 2025
The Highs and Lows of Coming Out While Partnered
Soooo what happens if you realize you’re queer while in a straight-presenting relationship? Turns out, we have an answer to this very specific question! In Episode 5 of Girls Gone Real, Hannah and Chesy share the highs and lows of our experiences coming out while partnered to cisgender men. We unpack the privilege and safety that comes with being in a heteronormative relationship, the nuance and importance of choosing to come out when we really didn't "have to," and how that privilege shaped our experiences. From quiet disclosures to identity expansion that demanded change, we explore the different ways queerness can unfold within — or outside of — partnership. Join us for this VERY real chat with you about our coming out experiences! Connect with us on instagram. (https://instagram.com/girlsgonereal) Follow along on TikTok. (https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsgonerealpod) Follow Chesy! (https://instagram.com/chesyconnects) Follow HannahRae! (https://instagram.com/hannahraestevens) Check out Chesy's new website and services! (https://www.rooted-money.com/)
18 Sept 2025
Choosing Joy and Chasing Dreams When the World is Burning
What does joy really mean in a world built on fear for profit? In this episode of Girls Gone Real, we unpack the lies that the patriarchy has sold us about success and redefine joy as the ultimate act of resistance! We talk about: 🌸 Why joy is the revolution 🌸 How to stay present + embodied even when life feels overwhelming 🌸 The difference between chasing the "success" we've been conditioned to want vs. joy-rooted dreams 🌸 Why contentment, happiness, and magic in small moments all matter If you’ve ever felt guilty for chasing your dreams while the world is burning or unsure of how to experience joy amidst the chaos, this episode is for you. It’s time to dream differently and choose joy anyway. ✨ Follow & connect with us ✨ Instagram: @girlsgonereal (https://instagram.com/girlsgonereal) TikTok: @girlsgonerealpod (https://tiktok.com/@girlsgonerealpod) Email: girlsgonerealpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:girlsgonerealpodcast@gmail.com) HannahRae: @hannahraestevens (https://instagram.com/hannahraestevens) Chesy: @chesyconnects (https://instagram.com/chesyconnects)
4 Sept 2025
Playing With Polarity: The Spectrum of Masculine and Feminine Energy
We weren't kidding when we said "anybody can be a girl!" Navigating the concept of polarity together, we unravel the myth that masculine and feminine energy is about biological sex, instead exploring the universal spectrum that runs through everything. In this conversation, we get real about: 🌗 Why “too emotional” is a narrative used to keep both women AND men under control 🌗 How chaos and decay are actually fertile ground for growth 🌗 The systems that penalize people for stepping outside the binary 🌗 Why the in-betweens hold the most richness, power, and possibility This episode is a reminder that binaries are cages. Privilege and power depend on us staying in our assigned lanes, but liberation lives in the mess and the magic of the in-between.
21 Aug 2025
Embracing Your Intuition Through Embodiment
What does it really mean to trust your intuition? In this episode of Girls Gone Real, we get real about the messy, magical, and often misunderstood experience of listening to that inner knowing. We talk about: 💭 How emotions are simply thoughts your body believes are true 🌀 What intuition feels like and how to recognize it in your life 🌿 Why embodiment isn’t just a concept, but a practice that reconnects you to your aliveness This one’s all about coming back into an honest conversation with yourself, your body, and the wisdom that’s already inside you. Whether you’re someone who’s been trying to “think” their way into clarity, or you’re craving a deeper relationship with your inner guidance, this episode is for you. Come join us as we peel back the layers of girlhood, intuition, and embodiment — and maybe, just maybe, remind you that you’ve always known the way.Join our mailing list or follow us on socials to stay in the know about new episodes, events, and special features!Instagram: @girlsgonerealTikTok: @girlsgonerealpodYouTube: @girlsgonerealpodMusic: OH MY by Danny ShieldsCopyright Girls Gone Real 2025
9 Aug 2025
The Dangers and Delights of Girlhood
Welcome to the very first episode of Girls Gone Real (ahhhh!!!), a podcast where two best friends are reclaiming our girlhood in all its messy, magical, and multidimensional glory. In this episode, we get real about what it actually means to be a “girl” - not as a biological identity, but as an experience. We unpack how girlhood is a social construct with very real consequences, and how our intersectional identities shape the way we move through it. We’re not here to gatekeep. We’re here to expand, include, and challenge the patriarchal BS that told us who we were allowed to be. So whether you’ve always identified with girlhood or you’re just now exploring it, this one’s for you. 🩷 Follow along for biweekly episodes 💌 Let us know what girlhood means to you in the comments! Meet Co-Host Chesy!@chesyconnectsChesy is a queer bilingual psychotherapist, music therapist, yoga teacher, cat mom, and proud Venezolana based in Philly. She loves talking about all ‘taboo’ things like money, sex, being divorced, and the ways society tries to keep us small. She also loves: - Rawayana 🎶 - The color purple 💜 - Singing to her cat Doug 🐈⬛ - Corn in all its shapes and forms 🌽 - Authentic connection with other girlies 💖 Meet Co-Host HannahRae! @hannahraestevensHannahRae is a queer musician, author, astrologer, creation coach, and cat mom based in Philly. She loves talking about how the patriarchy has woven itself into our nervous systems and how both embodiment and joy are not only acts of revolution, but our birthright. She also loves: - Dancing when the food arrives 💃🏻 - Reality competition shows 🏆 - Cuddling with her cat Ralphie 🐈⬛ - Spending time onstage or by the water with her Scorpio partner 🌊 - Creating inclusive community spaces 🫂 Join our mailing list (linktr.ee/girlsgonereal) or follow us on socials to stay in the know about new episodes, events, and special features! Instagram: @girlsgonereal TikTok: @girlsgonerealpod YouTube: @girlsgonerealpod Music: OH MY by Danny Shields Copyright Girls Gone Real 2025
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