Do women actually support other women?

It’s another week of Married. Single. Divorced., and we’re coming to you slightly exhausted, mildly emotional… but fed (thanks to Charlotte).

The Catch-Up ☕️

🍛 Charlotte hosted and cooked us dinner - a fish curry that absolutely slapped. The week itself? Very much survival mode. Tired, running on fumes, but still showing up (as always).

🏚️ Larissa has been deep in house chaos, chasing builders, getting the car cleaned (small wins), and navigating a week where the world felt like it was slightly imploding… with a fair amount of crying thrown in.

💪 Fern has been the strong one this week, holding it all together while the rest of us unravel. She also went out for a big family meal celebrating grandparents’ birthdays and left feeling inspired to stay fit, healthy and live well. Wholesome energy restored.

This Week’s Topic: Supporting Other Women 🤍

This one was inspired by a message from one of our lovely listeners and it got us thinking…

Do we actually reach out to support and encourage others? Or do we hold back?

🤔 Fern admits she hesitates sometimes, worried people might think she’s weird for reaching out.

💬 Charlotte loves reaching out, especially to women on socials - but reflects that when she was in her small business era, that support wasn’t always reciprocated.

👀 We get into the uncomfortable question:

how do you handle it when someone has something you really want?

💔 Larissa shares how difficult she found it when friends were getting pregnant, and how those feelings can be hard to navigate, even when you want to be supportive.

🗣️ Charlotte says she likes to think she’s supportive, but sometimes struggles with knowing the right thing to say.

🏫 We also reflect on how women are often pitched against each other, especially growing up - all-girls schools, competition, comparison… it’s been ingrained in us more than we realise.

✨ But — there’s been a shift.

We’re seeing more women supporting women, especially online, and it’s something we’re here for.

Work Life & Bosses 👩‍💼

👑 Larissa had a “woman goals” boss who she absolutely adored.

💫 Charlotte also had an incredible female boss, who she recently reached out to - because some people really do leave a lasting impact.

😬 Fern’s experience? Not so great. She had a female boss who was pretty awful and completely de-incentivised her at work.

🤝 We all agree though — when it comes to talking things through, we naturally turn to women.

The Takeaway

🌱 Fern is focused on raising kind, positive girls - teaching them to reframe, support others, and be good humans.

And ultimately…

💛 we realise we are supportive women and we’re lucky to have each other.

Honest conversations, a few hard truths, and a reminder that lifting each other up really does matter.

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