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#70 - Tips On How You Can Sleep Better, and Live a More Energetic Life Every Day!

#69 - Finding A Mantra, How And Why To Set Your Mindset And Manifest Your Future!

#68 - Watching UnderDog Movies Together - What to Watch, How and Why They Inspire Us!!!

#67 - The Middle East: Little Known Facts about Qatar, Abu Dhabi +Dubai

#66 - How Has Sports Illustrated Influenced Bikinis, Body Image & Breaking Barriers!?

#65 -Tik Tok's Dangerous Challenge, Trends & Risk Every Parent Needs to Know!

#64 - Practical Tips and Insights on the Important Aspects of Pet Ownership

#63 - Surviving a Blackout: Tips to Help Prepare You BEFORE Becoming Disconnected

#62 - Gender, Equality and the Great Debate of Transgender in Sports

#61 Tips on Registering + Trademarking Your Business, Logos and Language!

#60 - Are You A Supplement Junkie?

#59 - Learn To Let It Go

#58 - Do Aliens Exist?

#57 - Stop Human Trafficking!

#56 - Are NILs Making March Madness Crazy?

#55 - Do You Have The Luck Of The Irish?

#54 - Humpday To FriYAY To Funday Sunday

#53 - Should The Live Nation Monopoly Be The Only TicketBastards?

#52 - Instant Gratification: Are Weight Loss Drugs The Solution Or Problem?

#51 - Is Love Blind? Or Deaf? What Is Your Love Language?

#50 - How Many Boxes Are You In - This Superbowl? with Guest Jeff Lubin

#49 - If We Are What We Eat, What Are We?

#48 - Are You Under The Influence?

#47 - Is It A January Drought Or A Monsoon?

#46 - Chat GPT! Who is Chad?

#45 - What’s On Your Bucket List?

#44 - Here Comes 2025…It’s Resolution Time!

#43 - Are You Naughty? Or Nice?

#42 - Are You Super? Bandwagon? Fairweather?

#41 - Clock Making You Cuckoo?

#40 - Eat Mor Chikin: Happy Thanksgiving 2024

#39 - Planes! Trains! Automobiles!

#38 - Like A Boss - Aint No Mandate in these Muffins: Josephine from Roccos

#37 - What The Hacks!

#36 - Ghouls Gone Gritty

#35 - Are Sweet DREAMS (Really) Made Of This?

#34 - Sandy, Helene, Milton OH MY!

#33 - Don't Stand So Close To Me

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#32 - Bad Boys for Life…Diddy Do IT?

#31 - Are We Asleep At The Drone?

#30 - VALentine’s Day in September?

#29 - ""Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful""

#28 - Does Your Name Define You?

Special Guest Episode #27 Teddy Sourlis MensXMental Asks us ..Don’t man up Speak up!

#26 - Goodbye Summer Hello Back-to-$chool!

#25 - Don’t You Miss It? 2024 Olympics!

#24 - Once A Cheater Always A Cheater?

#23 - Are The Stars Aligned With Your Horoscope?

#22 - When Is It Time To ELECT Surgery?

#21 - Little Kids!!! Big kids!! Are the problems equal!????

#20 - Part 2: What's Your RAP???

#19 - PARENTAL ADVISORY: Caution Explicit Content

#18 - The Caitlin Clark Effect Or DEFECT. Snub Or FLUB?

#17 - Was That The Best Brazillian You’ve Ever Had?

#16 - SUN & FUN - What brings YOU SUMMER SUNSHINE?

#15 - Are You Enjoying All of the Pomp & Circumstance?

#14 - Is The "Technology Takeover" Affecting Your Family???

#13 - Do You Slay & Slang???

#12 - What Impact Does Birth Order Have (On Your Life)?

#11 - Do you BELIEVE so that you receive SIGNS?

#10 - Is Your Friendship Toxic?

#9 - What Is FANNOYING To You???

#8 - Surrogacy: Human Right Or Just Wrong?

#7 - Who Doesn’t Feel The Caitlin Clark Effect Right Now?

#6 - Is TikTok’s Time Up?

#5 - How Do You Pay It Forward?

#4 - How Can We Embrace And Enjoy Life’s Surprises??

#3 - Are You (And Your Kid?) In The Game???

#2 - Do You Suffer From FOMO?

#1 - Taking The Leap & Defining Grit

#68 - Watching UnderDog Movies Together - What to Watch, How and Why They Inspire Us!!!

Girls Gone Gritty June 12, 2025 10:00 am

Ever wondered what life is really like behind the luxury of Dubai or the mystery of Qatar?

In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, the ladies take you on a vivid, boots-on-the-ground journey through the Middle East, from sand dunes in Qatar to sky-high glam in Dubai. Jennifer shares her whirlwind experience visiting Doha, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, breaking down cultural traditions, royal history, and surprising facts, like Qatar’s zero crime rate, free healthcare, and 26-year interest-free home loans.

You'll also hear gritty commentary on the world’s oddest news stories, from 14 million escaped bees to hyper-realistic baby dolls, and a shoutout to environmental activist Melanie Challenger.

Whether you're a curious traveler, culture lover, or just need a laugh and some sisterhood, this episode blends inspiration, education, and a little rebellion.

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:01) Family updates, lifeguards & Vermont adventures
(2:32) Sports, river surfing & Sugarbush stories
(3:20) Swimming with whale sharks & bucket lists
(3:51) This week’s wild top 3 news stories
(7:30) Behind the veil: Real life in Qatar
(10:06) Royal wealth and zero crime in Qatar
(12:51) Expat life & tax-free perks
(13:18) Dress codes & cultural respect
(14:33) Opulence of Dubai vs. tradition in Qatar
(16:04) Manmade islands & royal vision
(18:07) Wealth, safety, and global investments
(20:23) Muslim traditions & polygamy myths
(21:46) Tourism as future strategy
(22:04) Water, solar, and innovation in the desert
(24:00) 7-star hotels & travel costs
(24:52) Grit Girl of the Week: Melanie Challenger
(26:14) Song of the week: Stevie Wonder vibes
(27:58) Outro

Ever wondered what life is really like behind the luxury of Dubai or the mystery of Qatar?

In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, the ladies take you on a vivid, boots-on-the-ground journey through the Middle East, from sand dunes in Qatar to sky-high glam in Dubai. Jennifer shares her whirlwind experience visiting Doha, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, breaking down cultural traditions, royal history, and surprising facts, like Qatar’s zero crime rate, free healthcare, and 26-year interest-free home loans.

You'll also hear gritty commentary on the world’s oddest news stories, from 14 million escaped bees to hyper-realistic baby dolls, and a shoutout to environmental activist Melanie Challenger.

Whether you're a curious traveler, culture lover, or just need a laugh and some sisterhood, this episode blends inspiration, education, and a little rebellion.

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:01) Family updates, lifeguards & Vermont adventures
(2:32) Sports, river surfing & Sugarbush stories
(3:20) Swimming with whale sharks & bucket lists
(3:51) This week’s wild top 3 news stories
(7:30) Behind the veil: Real life in Qatar
(10:06) Royal wealth and zero crime in Qatar
(12:51) Expat life & tax-free perks
(13:18) Dress codes & cultural respect
(14:33) Opulence of Dubai vs. tradition in Qatar
(16:04) Manmade islands & royal vision
(18:07) Wealth, safety, and global investments
(20:23) Muslim traditions & polygamy myths
(21:46) Tourism as future strategy
(22:04) Water, solar, and innovation in the desert
(24:00) 7-star hotels & travel costs
(24:52) Grit Girl of the Week: Melanie Challenger
(26:14) Song of the week: Stevie Wonder vibes
(27:58) Outro

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#67 - The Middle East: Little Known Facts about Qatar, Abu Dhabi +Dubai

Girls Gone Gritty June 5, 2025 10:00 am

#66 - How Has Sports Illustrated Influenced Bikinis, Body Image & Breaking Barriers!?

Girls Gone Gritty May 29, 2025 10:01 am

Ever wonder how something as silly as a TikTok trend can turn seriously dangerous? What starts as a harmless challenge online can quickly spiral into something no parent ever expects.

In this powerful episode of Girls Gone Gritty, the hosts break down the dark underbelly of TikTok challenges that start as viral fun but spiral into life-threatening trends. From the infamous Skull Breaker and One Chip Challenge to the horrifying Blue Whale and National Rape Day challenges, the conversation gets real, gritty, and necessary.

With stories from their own families, the Girls unpack the shocking peer pressure and virality that fuels these dangerous stunts, the platforms that profit from them, and the parenting struggles of keeping up. They call out the hidden systems behind these trends and push for awareness, not shame. If you’ve ever felt outpaced by the tech your kids use daily, this episode is your crash course.

The Most Deadly And Dangerous TikTok Trends! | Steve-O: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQF-LisBj0Q 

Episode Highlights:

(0:00) Intro
(3:30) Top 3 headlines of the week
(6:37) Why TikTok is fueling dangerous trends
(9:10) The One Chip and Skull Breaker challenges
(11:52) Salt and ice: Hidden injuries and misinterpretation
(14:20) Lip challenges and broken blood vessels
(15:29) NyQuil Chicken and other chemical risks
(17:25) Ding Dong Ditch turns deadly
(18:18) Tooth filing and permanent damage
(18:48) Blue Whale challenge and digital blackmail
(21:08) Why parenting alone isn't enough
(24:32) Firetruck challenge and sexual peer pressure
(25:46) Personal story: The spoon TikTok prank
(27:01) Social media's role in rapid harm
(28:27) DOT Grit Award: Sarah Ashlee Barker
(30:27) Uplifting lyric: “Hold On Tight” by Greg Holden
(32:31) Output

Ever wonder how something as silly as a TikTok trend can turn seriously dangerous? What starts as a harmless challenge online can quickly spiral into something no parent ever expects.

In this powerful episode of Girls Gone Gritty, the hosts break down the dark underbelly of TikTok challenges that start as viral fun but spiral into life-threatening trends. From the infamous Skull Breaker and One Chip Challenge to the horrifying Blue Whale and National Rape Day challenges, the conversation gets real, gritty, and necessary.

With stories from their own families, the Girls unpack the shocking peer pressure and virality that fuels these dangerous stunts, the platforms that profit from them, and the parenting struggles of keeping up. They call out the hidden systems behind these trends and push for awareness, not shame. If you’ve ever felt outpaced by the tech your kids use daily, this episode is your crash course.

The Most Deadly And Dangerous TikTok Trends! | Steve-O: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQF-LisBj0Q

Episode Highlights:

(0:00) Intro
(3:30) Top 3 headlines of the week
(6:37) Why TikTok is fueling dangerous trends
(9:10) The One Chip and Skull Breaker challenges
(11:52) Salt and ice: Hidden injuries and misinterpretation
(14:20) Lip challenges and broken blood vessels
(15:29) NyQuil Chicken and other chemical risks
(17:25) Ding Dong Ditch turns deadly
(18:18) Tooth filing and permanent damage
(18:48) Blue Whale challenge and digital blackmail
(21:08) Why parenting alone isn't enough
(24:32) Firetruck challenge and sexual peer pressure
(25:46) Personal story: The spoon TikTok prank
(27:01) Social media's role in rapid harm
(28:27) DOT Grit Award: Sarah Ashlee Barker
(30:27) Uplifting lyric: “Hold On Tight” by Greg Holden
(32:31) Output

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#65 - Why No One’s Talking About These TikTok Dangers

Girls Gone Gritty May 22, 2025 10:00 am

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