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The Gals take on a 21-day happiness project to consciously improve their moods and the results are noticeable. Inspired by Tashira Halyard of Politics & Fashion, we loved devoting time each day to activities that were free, fun and fulfilling. Plus, we’re spilling our thoughts and feelings on the GoT finale, the Bachelor franchise, late 90s music and more. 

This week the gals answer Brene Brown’s call to courage. We’re talking about her new Netflix special where we learned there is no courage without vulnerability. Then we get brave for tough things like salsa dancing with strangers, having difficult conversations with our parents, or finally going to the doctor. Plus, we’re loving Maggie Rogers, Bob Barker and trash pandas.

This week we sit down with purpose alignment coach, Colleen Coles, to discuss her process for helping women find their true selves. Her four-step approach to discovering your life’s purpose ranges from practical to woo-woo, and we got to experience our own energy clearing sessions  with Colleen. Plus, our love for Lady Gaga, what codependency really means and overcoming shadows to find the light within yourself.

So many of us suffer from anxiety and depression, and this week we’re taking a new approach to get to the root of our mental health. We learned about functional medicines like traditional Chinese medicine, nutrition and acupuncture; treating your systems, not just your symptoms; and how your mental health may be connected to chronic inflammatory issues like digestive distress and GI problems. Plus, our hearts are full with lady crushes: Queen Lizzo and the ladies of the Rebelle Community.

They say your morning routine can determine the success of the rest of your day. So, we set our alarm clocks a little earlier this week to see if going through our “ideal” morning routine really makes a difference. Plus, a three-hour chef’s dinner, Easter family time and our love of the Almost 30 podcast hosts, Krista and Lindsey.

This week we learn how to Be Amazing! and what it means it to Feel Your Best. Enjoying some of Richmond’s community wellness offerings, we learn about homeopathic treatments at Healthy Mornings and find stillness with meditation beers at Hardywood Brewery. Plus, we’re hyped up on the Game of Thrones premier and our love of the Mother of Dragons.

This week we try Orange Theory Fitness, and spoiler alert, it’s hard. Not “I’m going to die” hard, but definitely “I need to lie down after this” hard. In the end, we both got our splat points and lived to tell about it. Plus, we’ve got spring beauty secrets to share, Maggie adventures in Sarasota, Hollie plays with baby goats and we get inspired by AOC and JVN.

An episode that’s been a year in the making. We created secret vision boards in April 2018 and today is the big reveal! And surprisingly (or not...), a lot of last year’s changes and achievements were represented on our boards. Also, how to style your skin-tight bodysuit, astrogeography and our lady crush, Hilary Duff.

Holy harmonious hormones! The Gals explore Alisa Vitti’s book Woman Code and her philosophy on how to regulate your menstrual cycle, increase your fertility and rev up your sex drive. The science is a little complicated, but we’re definitely on board with embracing our feminine forces within! Plus, crushing on Justina Blakeney and the Jungalow.

The Gals are talking all about Rachel Hollis...the Girl, Wash Your Face book and the Made for More documentary. We’re on board with some of her advice, but also find a few issues, of course. Plus, after a week away, we’ve got a lot to cover, including: Mardi Gras, Maggie’s first panel experience, local lady crushes, the college admissions scandal and Leaving Neverland.

The Gals are joined by longtime podcast pal, Carley Dobson, to try out facials at Luna Aesthetics & Spa. After personal skin consultations, our faces were made baby soft with different combinations of microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, chemical exfoliation, lymph drainage massage and extractions. Plus, we’re taking a cue from Natalie Maines and giving zero Fs.

The Gals stretch it out with Rocket Yoga at Richmond’s Yoga Dojo. We’re joined by badass owner Lauren Davis to talk about how she found yoga, what it has meant to her and and how it changed her path. Plus, making new friends, finding our true paths, River City Midwifery and Ariana Grande.

For January, the Gals tried out Whole30 and found themselves asking: Is this terror really worth it? Holls and Mags have a few opinions to share about this extreme elimination diet. Plus, our love of Bobbi Brown, bonding with our favorite ladies at the Broad, and more sassy feelings about Tom Brady and Adam Levine.

The Gals are getting in the mood...just in time for Valentine’s Day. We’re talking about toys, aphrodisiacs, crystals, role playing and more things that help us feel sexy. And that can sometimes be an uphill battle, especially when things like Prozac are working against your sex drive. Plus, Maggie delivers a dramatic reading of Anais Nin’s erotica.

Halotherapy is the perfect cure for winter respiratory issues, and the Gals are loving this Himalayan salt therapy! We’re also sharing our top beauty products for keeping your skin beautiful and maintaining that summer glow all winter long. Plus, we confess some of our dorkiest speech quirks and our love/jealousy for The Crystal Press.

This week, we’re surrounding ourselves with inspiring ladies to talk about female empowerment and the issues we still face as women. Holls and Mags attend a workshop for women with Florencia Fuensalida and then make the trek up to DC to lend our voices and participation to the 2019 Women’s March. Plus, we talk about a super powerful female force - Amy Poehler.

The Gals welcome 2019 with “Enlighten Soul Readings” at Lucid Living. Soul coach Sheila Boyd used her intuitive vision to see what’s ahead for The Gals Get Zen, and spoiler alert: the future is bright! We talk about angel numbers, 2019 goals and personal frequencies. Plus, Maggie introduces Hollie to the powerhouse that is PJ Harvey.

Sydney Lester, mastermind behind Chic Stripes, sits down with The Gals to talk about defining your style, creating a capsule wardrobe and turning your passions into a career. Sydney helped us simplify our closets to create wardrobes that make getting dressed fun and easy. Plus, why she loves Whole30, how to shop thrift stores and upcoming Chic Stripes events and courses to help you feel confident in your style.

It’s time to say goodbye to 2018! It’s been a year of trying new things and learning about ourselves. We review previous episodes to see what activities made us feel best and which things increased our anxieties. Plus, conquering fears, what we’re leaving in 2018 and our goals for 2019.

This episode we ask the hard questions, like, are tiny, excruciating movements really the best way to get a bigger butt? Should big boobs excuse you from having to do push ups? How long exactly do I have to tuck...and hold...and pulse? We went into City Barre with high hopes for better buns and left already sore.