We finally have the long awaited update for you about Steve’s psychic reading and the messages she had from his dad who has passed away. She shared information with Steve no one outside of the family knew and truly knew everything. Plus, she tells Steve and Kristina what the gender of their next child could be and where they should ultimately end up living. This story will give you major chills! We also talk about Raeann’s travel experience so far in Italy, how to meet friends and take photos wh...
Jun 14, 2022•46 min
We’re kicking off our summer mini episode series documenting our Euro travels and summer adventures. We begin this episode with an update from Raeann on her chaotic first couple days in Rome! We get into Kristina’s plans for the summer, products they’re loving for travel, and some key advice for anyone traveling this summer (especially to Italy.) We also chat about what we think about the Depp vs Heard trial and verdict, share lots of fun personal stories and share our opinions about how to keep...
Jun 07, 2022•35 min
Have you ever had lunch with a friend who kept talking about her weight and diet, and then you started to question your lunch order and weight and diet? Sometimes we adopt others’ insecurities and don’t even realize it. A pivotal part of our confidence journeys has been realizing when we’ve taken on others’ insecurities as our own. Today we’re sharing stories from throughout our lives where our confidence was challenged because of other people’s opinions and insecurities, and how we persevered t...
May 31, 2022•52 min
When it comes to modern dating, everyone is looking for the best advice on how to find love. Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick, co-hosts of the Dateable podcast, join us to discuss the most important dating advice you need to know. Julie and Yue were active daters turned dating sociologists who talk to experts and daters about what’s working in our modern dating world. In this episode, Julie and Yue give advice and feedback from relationship scenarios submitted by our listeners. We also talk about what...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Kristina and Raeann are answering your questions in today’s episode and sharing raw and honest emotions about what’s been going on in their lives behind the scenes. Raeann opens up about struggling lately with the sadness of heartbreak. Whether you’ve recently experienced a break up or are still dealing with emotions from past relationships, we’re here to remind you that it’s okay to be sad when you lose something you love. But we’re also sharing our tips for moving on, focusing on yourself and ...
May 17, 2022•55 min
Courtney Swan ( @realfoodology ) is an Integrative Nutritionist with her masters of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health and she also happens to be a dear friend of Raeann. Courtney posts daily about the real food and organic movement on her Instagram account: Realfoodology as well as her weekly podcast, also called Realfoodology. She aims to educate on the dirty practices of the food industry and how to eat healthy, with real food, and today she’s on the podcast sharing her top 5 wellnes...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Not wearing socks with holes in them. Folding damp towels. Planning literally anything. We love the men in our lives, but living with them is not the easiest sometimes! We’re reading off the things men just don’t get that drive our listeners crazy and it’s equally hilarious and frustrating. Tune in to see if your submission made it into the episode and if you can relate to any of these situations! “When it comes to men not understanding urgency, we need to meet in the middle. Why create more str...
May 03, 2022•48 min
Feel like you contribute more to the household duties than your partner? Do you find yourself saying, “I’ll just do it myself” more than not? If you’re feeling burnt out or overwhelmed by all of the invisible mental work required to run a household, this episode has your solution. Eve Rodsky, author of the best-selling book Fair Play, is sharing her simple strategy for dividing household tasks fairly using boundaries, systems and communication. Whether you’re single and can use this information ...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Have you felt torn between what you think you should do versus what your gut is telling you you want to do? Whether it’s to make a friend or family member happy, a work opportunity or FOMO – saying no to things that sound like a good idea or that you know would make someone you care about happy is extremely hard to do. As finances and the balance between work and a social life become more challenging to manage in adulthood, it’s important to be aware of your options and understand how to make th...
Apr 19, 2022•47 min
Olympic athlete and Tik Tok star Ilona Maher’s confidence is contagious. She started playing Rugby as a senior in college then made it as an Olympic Rugby player in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where she went viral on Tik Tok with her witty commentary and insightful view into the Olympic Village. Ilona is hilarious, and an incredible role model for women and girls by encouraging us to embrace our strength and athleticism. In this episode we talk about the false stereotypes around Rugby players, how p...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min
In 2019, Raeann and Kristina were approached by Nike to lead a group for a half marathon with the Confident Collective community. They trained for months just to have the race canceled weeks before due to COVID. Since then, Raeann has thought about completing her goal of running a half marathon to challenge her own perception of what a runner looks like and what her body can do. In this episode, Raeann shares her biggest takeaways from the experience, what she gained and her advice for anyone th...
Apr 05, 2022•37 min
Have you ever needed to have a difficult conversation with a friend but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you want to improve your relationship with your bestie or low-key have some things to work through? If you want to know more about evaluating friendships and how to be a good friend, today’s episode is for you! We also talk a lot about being in different phases of life, which is common in our age group, and super hard to navigate. We are very excited for you to hear this episode and hope...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Let’s be real, being the bigger friend in your friend group sucks sometimes: not being able to share clothes, shop at the same stores, and hearing people thinner than you complain about their bodies. We receive messages from listeners all the time requesting advice on how to handle these situations. Raeann and Kristina have both been the bigger friend, in size and height, and know that it can feel alienating. But they’ve also come a long way in their confidence journeys and have plenty of good a...
Mar 22, 2022•36 min
Wedding invite says: serve a look. We have a fun wedding-themed episode for you today as wedding szn approaches! Taelor Pawnell aka @stylishsista is your plus-size, creative, Virgo, bridal bestie, sharing tips for plus-size bridal fashion and wedding planning on her social media. Raeann loved following her and was super inspired by her fire Brooklyn Bridge engagement photos so we had to have her on the podcast to hear more! “There's a lot of hidden costs of being plus-size, and then you add the ...
Mar 15, 2022•49 min
The year’s approximately 1998. You get home from school in your Limited Too matching set and immediately pop in Spiceworld: The Movie as you plop down on your blow up couch. A gentle breeze filled with Victoria Secret’s Love Spell fills the air. You reapply your Lip Smacker and touch up the row of butterfly clips adorning your head like a crown, admiring the Mary Kate and Ashley poster proudly displayed on the wall. Life is good. If you haven’t guessed it already, this episode is all about ‘90s-...
Mar 08, 2022•46 min
Today we’re talking about lady parts with Dr. Sherry Ross. She is an award winning OBGYN, health expert, author of She-ology and has a segment on Ellentube called “Lady Parts” with Sarah Hyland. Her goal is to give women the means to take charge of their health at every stage of their lives. Today we’re asking all of your vagina questions - yes, especially the ones you’re too embarrassed to ask yourself (like what condoms to buy, red flag smells, BV, labido, all of the above!). This is the episo...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Here’s what happened. A few months ago, Raeann’s friend told her about this app. It’s called feeld , and it focuses on establishing connections based on your sexual desires in the “spirit of openness and experimentation.” Because she’s someone who approaches things with an open and curious mindset, she downloaded it and made a profile. Find out in this episode how she ended up having “a more positive experience” than other dating apps, got out of her comfort zone, and learned how to be up front ...
Feb 22, 2022•51 min
Raquel is a therapist, educator, sex worker, podcaster who teaches you everything from giving a good blow job to overcoming sexual trauma. Raquel joins us to talk about how to have more confidence in the bedroom. We tackle how to set boundaries, speak up for yourself, know your inherent worth outside of what men think, overcoming insecurities by understanding fat phobia, the difference between feeling sexy versus sexual, how finding your own identity separate from your partner can spice up sex, ...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Kristina has been with Steve for 11 years, and has learned a lot throughout their relationship. From being 22 dealing with insecurities to moving across the country to start a new life together and then starting a family, Kristina has valuable insight to share about how to have a happy, long-lasting relationship. It’s important to remember that no one’s relationship is perfect and not to compare yourself or your relationship to anyone else’s (even Kristina and Steve’s.) We hope this information ...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Love is in the air. We’ve deemed February LOVE month on TCC! Single or not, we’re talking about it all this month - sex, dating, relationships, intimacy… ALL of it. This episode is with a very special guest, Dr. Viviana, licensed relationship and sex therapist and intimacy expert. We had her on the podcast last July, so this is a long awaited part 2 where she answers YOUR sex and relationship questions! This episode covers everything from how to talk to your partner about money and budgeting, to...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 7 min
ADULT FRIENDSHIPS. We’ve gotten some questions about how to make friends as adults, so Raeann and Kristina are sharing how they’ve done it in this episode! R+K both moved to new cities in their early twenties and had to make a new family of friends, so they know how hard to find but extremely necessary those relationships are. You’ll learn from Kristina and Raeann’s personal stories and hopefully become inspired to go out and make those connections. Rae and Kristina also give some tips and encou...
Jan 25, 2022•48 min
Did you travel for the holidays? As you may know, traveling and the logistics around it can take a lot of preparation and energy, not to mention funds. Rae and K are not the most efficient travelers, so they’ve invited Janelle on a Jet , travel expert and content creator, on the podcast to share tips for saving coin, traveling smarter, and seeing the world. We’ve been cooped up for a while now, and we hope this episode inspires you to start dreaming up your next trip and gives you the tools to c...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min
We’re back from the holiday break! So obviously we’re catching you up on what we’ve been up to. Raeann went to Cabo with her family to live her best life, and Kristina was with her family in New Jersey. Hear about Kristina and Steve’s exploration of homes in the NJ/NY area and if they’re making any offers. Then, Kristina and Raeann share what they really think about resolutions, what their intentions are for the new year and what goals they’re working towards. From the internal work of trusting ...
Jan 11, 2022•42 min
The episode Raeann has been hyping up for weeks is finally here! After we spoke to Dara Dubinet, Raeann called her mom and said, “I just met someone who’s going to change my life.” If you’re into astrology or human design, you’re going to LOVE this episode. Dara Dubinet joins us to explain Astrogeography - the astrology of place - and how we can use this tool to tap into our soul’s wish and know where in the world will energetically benefit us. Dara tells Raeann and Kristina where they’ll find t...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min
2021 has been a LOT and we all deserve a hug and pat on the back. We made it! In this episode, Raeann and Kristina get real honest about the struggles they’ve faced, what they’re most proud of, what changes have made the biggest impact on their lives, what they want to keep working on in 2022 and more. Everyone’s going through a different season, and whether it’s been the best year, the worst or both, there’s always good in it somewhere. P.S. There won’t be an episode the first week of January, ...
Dec 21, 2021•48 min
Welcome expert dating coach Amy Nobile to the Confident Collective podcast! Amy seriously has the BEST dating advice, like how to have an optimal first date (30-minute FaceTime screening, sign us up!), how to set up your online dating profile for success, how to determine if you are - or the person you’re dating is - really ready for a serious relationship, tips for making the first move on Bumble and a whole lot more! We really cover it all when it comes to the dating game, so check out this ep...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr
Do you feel pressure to lose weight before going home or seeing family around the holidays? Are you nervous about hearing comments about your weight from family members? If you answered yes to either of those, you’re not alone. Raeann and Kristina have always felt the pressure of losing weight before coming home at the risk of hearing unwanted comments from family. Although we know they may have good intentions or honestly don’t know how their comments affect you, it’s time to take your power an...
Dec 07, 2021•46 min
Today we’re talking to Alli Schaper, aka the Mushroom Queen. She is the Co-Founder + CEO of The Multiverse. The Multiverse is an ecosystem for all things fungi with the mission to make functional mushrooms sexy and create education and collaboration amongst the psychedelics industry. She is no doubt the expert on shrooms and has truly opened our minds about the many incredible benefits of functional, psychedelic and culinary mushrooms (which FYI: humans have been using for thousands of years.) “...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Warning: we talk about a lot of shit in this episode (literally.) We are not responsible for the sore abs and tears you may experience while or after listening to this episode sharing our and your most embarrassing stories! Coming from two people who live their lives in between embarrassing moments, it was so fun reading, sharing and commenting on the stories you’re able to look back and laugh at. Realizing other people have experienced similar things as your most embarrassing moments helps make...
Nov 23, 2021•48 min
Human design: you may have heard of it, but did you know you can use your human design type as a tool to understand yourself better, see yourself and your energetic needs more clearly & accept yourself as the unique human you are? Clearly we needed to know more, so we invited human design guide and leadership coach, Erin Claire Jones on the podcast to break it all down for us! “Human design is a system based on your time, date and place of birth to reveal your energetic blueprint; how you’re...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min
