In this episode of I Am Her – The Podcast, Thylene welcomes special guest DJ iSizzle while Emmy is away, for a conversation about confidence, growth, music, and learning to show up before you feel fully ready. From weekly Zumba classes in Tacoma to DJing weddings alongside his wife, DJ iSizzle shares how movement, music, and mindset helped shape his confidence and purpose.

The conversation dives into performance anxiety, visualization, self-improvement, homeschooling versus traditional education, adapting during COVID, and the importance of building a life that feels aligned instead of performative. Through humor, honesty, and real-life experiences, DJ iSizzle opens up about his philosophy of “doing it scared” and improving just 1% every day.

✨ Real talk. Good vibes. Zero judgment.
✨ This episode contains real conversations, real emotions, and a few F-bombs.

📍 You can find DJ iSizzle on Facebook: DJ iSizzle

In this episode’s rapid-fire “Pick Your Chaos” segment, the hosts move through a series of quick either/or questions that tap into real-life choices around boundaries, communication, growth, emotions, and relationships. The conversation highlights how responses often depend on context and reflect evolving habits in self-awareness, conflict, and trusting yourself.

Along the way, they touch on upcoming life shifts, including Emmy preparing for a two-week business retreat in Costa Rica while Thylene holds things down at home. The episode keeps it light, honest, and a little chaotic, with the shared realization that healing isn’t all-or-nothing... you can be growing and still “a little toxic.”

✨ This episode contains real talk, real emotions, and a few F-bombs.

In Season 2, Episode 10 of I Am Her, Emmy and Thylene return from spring break with a grounded, free-flowing conversation about finding peace, structure, and stability. They share personal updates on shifting goals, building supportive systems, creative work, and what it looks like to move forward with more intention.

The conversation centers around a last-minute healing retreat in Sedona, where they experienced group meditation, hypnotherapy, and powerful breakthroughs around inner-child healing, self-worth, fear of rejection, and people-pleasing. From exploring Sedona’s energy to navigating emotional release and personal growth, this episode is a reflection on doing the work, honoring your process, and allowing healing to unfold in its own way.

⚠️ Content note: This episode discusses emotional healing, inner-child work, and personal breakthroughs.
✨ Language note: There may be occasional strong language.

In Season 2, Episode 9 of I Am Her, Emmy and Thylene open with a powerful reminder: most people do not need more time, they need clarity and a decision.

They explore how burnout is often rooted in overcommitment, people-pleasing, and decision fatigue rather than a lack of time. Through personal insight and practical tools, they discuss listening to body cues, trusting intuition, and making aligned, “clean” decisions. From community support and mindset practices to pausing before committing and acting as your future self, this episode emphasizes that real change begins with clarity.

The message is simple but impactful: stop saying yes to what does not align. Life can shift with one decision.

⚠️ Content note: This episode discusses burnout, decision-making, and personal growth.
✨ Language note: There may be a well-placed F-bomb. Clarity sometimes comes with attitude.

In this episode of I Am Her the Podcast, Emmy and Thylene reflect on an unexpected shift when Emmy missed a Seattle Cocoon Butterfly event due to severe weather. Instead of pushing through, she chose to pause, reset, and focus on writing and editing, highlighting the importance of putting yourself first without guilt.

The conversation explores boundaries, burnout, and the role of self-respect in healing. They discuss the impact of the Cocoon Butterfly method, the power of naming emotions, and how prioritizing rest supports nervous system regulation. From saying no without overexplaining to protecting your energy from unnecessary stress, this episode is a reminder that self-care is not selfish, it is essential for sustainable growth and aligned living.

⚠️ Content note: This episode discusses burnout, emotional healing, and boundary-setting.
✨ Language note: There may be a well-placed F-bomb. Growth is not always quiet.

In Season 2, Episode 7 of I Am Her the Podcast, Emmy and Thylene delve into the topic of signs and synchronicities that often show up during spiritual awakening. They talk about repeating numbers and personal experiences with patterns like 111, 333, 555, and even 666, sharing how those signs initially sparked curiosity, overanalysis, and a lot of screenshotting. Over time, both Emmy and Thylene explain how these moments shifted from something to decode to simple confirmations that they were on the right path.

They also explore the quieter signs of growth that appear during personal evolution, including changing reactions, stronger boundaries, learning to trust intuition over anxiety, and allowing friendships and habits to evolve. With humor and honesty, they reflect on letting go of FOMO, moving beyond old lifestyles, staying open to unexpected opportunities, and continuing the work while remaining curious and open-minded.

⚠️ Content note: This episode discusses spiritual awakening and personal growth experiences.
✨ Language note: There may be occasional strong language and the strategically placed F-bomb.

Recorded during a quick trip to California for Bunnie XO’s LA book tour celebrating her #1 memoir, Emmy and Thylene bring a lighter, playful energy to this episode with a self-Q&A on why they feel “qualified” to talk about relationships.

From early crushes and marrying young to staying too long, rehearsing difficult conversations, arguing over text tone, and ignoring red flags, they reflect on the patterns they once normalized. The conversation includes a rapid-fire round breaking down behaviors like love bombing, silent treatment, blocking and unblocking, and overanalyzing texts, all through the lens of lessons learned.

The takeaway is simple: healing makes old patterns recognizable. What once felt dramatic now feels like clarity. Growth has turned chaos into discernment, and better choices follow awareness.

⚠️ Content note: This episode discusses past relationship dynamics and unhealthy patterns.
✨ Language note: There may be occasional strong language.

In this episode of Real Talk Rituals, Emmy and Thylene dive into a new “Tell the Tea” submission. A listener, “Trixie,” writes in about tension in her ten-year marriage to Todd, describing recurring arguments, resistance to therapy, criticism over small things like TV choices, and frustration when he repeatedly ignores her request to remove dirty boots from their new rugs. Over time, Trixie finds herself shutting down and coping by cleaning instead of speaking up.

Emmy and Thylene frame the rug conflict as more than a household issue, identifying it as a matter of respect, communication, and feeling heard. They encourage clear boundaries, direct expression, and resisting the urge to self-silence. Practical solutions are suggested, including designated shoe areas, visual reminders, and shared responsibility for cleaning up messes. The conversation also addresses how coping through productivity does not resolve resentment, emphasizing the value of individual therapy, honest connection conversations, and seeking professional support when navigating deeper relational challenges.

💜 Real talk. Good vibes. Zero judgment.

✨ Submit your own confessions, questions, or chaos at iamherthepodcast.com

✨ This episode contains colorful language, real emotions, and maybe an F-bomb or two.