Honestly Ladies.... Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:02:27 -0600 https://honestlyladiespodcast.buzzsprout.com en-ca © 2026 Honestly Ladies.... yes deabfe3f-d78e-5948-ad72-6591e4147b2f honestlyladiespodcast@gmail.com Honestly Ladies episodic false Honestly Ladies.... is a grown woman conversation space for women who are tired of pretending they're not tired, carrying more than they need to, and ready to choose themselves without apology. Hosted by Bonnie - wife, mother, leader, storyteller, and lifelong champion of "it takes a village'  -  this podcast is where real women talk about real life with honesty, humor, and heart.


In each episode, Bonnie explores the moments that shape us: choosing yourself, starting over, setting boundaries, healing old stories, taking your time back, and finding confidence in midlife. 

These are the conversations women have been craving - the ones that feel like we are sitting at the table with a friend who really gets it. 


Whether you're navigating burnout, rediscovering your identity, rebuilding your confidence, or simply looking for people who get what you're feeling, this is that space.



This podcast is for women who want authenticity, connection, laughter, and permission to be exactly who they are! No gossip. No perfection. No pressure. Just honest conversations that help you feel seen, supported, and inspired. 

If you're ready to choose yourself, rewrite old narratives, and build a life that feels intentional and peaceful - you're in the right place! 


 Real Talk, Real Laughter, and the messy truth about womanhood. Unfiltered, Unapologetic, and Full of Big Girl Magic!

Where choosing yourself becomes the intention that turns your path into your purpose. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Honestly Ladies honestlyladiespodcast@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/b7q92db76ai9ehiesvwgvzsol621?.jpg Honestly Ladies.... https://honestlyladiespodcast.buzzsprout.com Honestly Ladies…. ep 8 - Women Supporting Women in Today’s Crazy World Honestly Ladies…. ep 8 - Women Supporting Women in Today’s Crazy World Women Supporting Women in Today's Crazy World explores the quiet, powerful ways women support women. Using the simple beauty of a garden as a guide, we talk about how every woman grows in her own season - and how noticing each other's pace, needs, and emotions can change everything. 

This episode is a soft, honest conversation about kindness, presence, and connection. We look at why support matters, how to offer it, and the small ways we sometimes miss the opportunity to offer support without meaning to. It's a reminder to slow down, appreciate the women in your life, and reach out in the moments that matter. 

This episode is for any woman who carries a lot, feels deeply, or wants to show up better for the women around her - and for anyone who believes we rise stronger when we rise together. 

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]]> Women Supporting Women in Today's Crazy World explores the quiet, powerful ways women support women. Using the simple beauty of a garden as a guide, we talk about how every woman grows in her own season - and how noticing each other's pace, needs, and emotions can change everything. 

This episode is a soft, honest conversation about kindness, presence, and connection. We look at why support matters, how to offer it, and the small ways we sometimes miss the opportunity to offer support without meaning to. It's a reminder to slow down, appreciate the women in your life, and reach out in the moments that matter. 

This episode is for any woman who carries a lot, feels deeply, or wants to show up better for the women around her - and for anyone who believes we rise stronger when we rise together. 

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]]> Honestlyladiespodcast Buzzsprout-19725143 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0600 1968 full false Honestly Ladies…. ep 7 - Softening and Releasing the Heavy Loads We Carry Honestly Ladies…. ep 7 - Softening and Releasing the Heavy Loads We Carry Episode 7 is a gentle, honest exploration of two powerful themes that work hand-in-hand: Softening and Releasing. As the season continues, this episode invites listeners to slow down,  breathe, and recognize the heavy loads they've been carrying. 

Softening is the first step. It's the moment we stop bracing, stop tightening, and stop pushing through. It's where we let our edges relax, pace settle, and our inner voice become kinder. Softening creates the space we need to finally let go. 

Releasing is the second step. It's the quiet, courageous act of setting down what no longer belongs to us - old expectations, emotional armour, outdated identities, and the hurt we've held on to. Releasing isn't dramatic; it's freeing. It's the river finally letting go of what it's been carrying.

In this episode, Bonnie shares real stories, gentle reflections, and the wisdom that comes from decades of leadership, motherhood, partnership, and life. Together, we explore how softening makes releasing possible - and how both open the door to a lighter, clearer,  more connected way of living. 

This is an episode for every woman who has carried too much, for too long - and is ready to soften, release, and breathe again. 

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]]> Episode 7 is a gentle, honest exploration of two powerful themes that work hand-in-hand: Softening and Releasing. As the season continues, this episode invites listeners to slow down,  breathe, and recognize the heavy loads they've been carrying. 

Softening is the first step. It's the moment we stop bracing, stop tightening, and stop pushing through. It's where we let our edges relax, pace settle, and our inner voice become kinder. Softening creates the space we need to finally let go. 

Releasing is the second step. It's the quiet, courageous act of setting down what no longer belongs to us - old expectations, emotional armour, outdated identities, and the hurt we've held on to. Releasing isn't dramatic; it's freeing. It's the river finally letting go of what it's been carrying.

In this episode, Bonnie shares real stories, gentle reflections, and the wisdom that comes from decades of leadership, motherhood, partnership, and life. Together, we explore how softening makes releasing possible - and how both open the door to a lighter, clearer,  more connected way of living. 

This is an episode for every woman who has carried too much, for too long - and is ready to soften, release, and breathe again. 

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]]> Honestlyladiespodcast Buzzsprout-19691191 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0600 2282 1 7 full false Honestly Ladies…. ep 6 - Old Roots with New Rhythm Honestly Ladies…. ep 6 - Old Roots with New Rhythm In this episode of Honestly Ladies.... Old Roots with New Rhythm,  Bonnie reflects on the deep roots that formed her and the new rhythm she's learning to trust. It's an episode about honouring where you come from while gently shifting into a pace that feels more human, more present, and more aligned with who you are now.

This episode touches on choosing yourself, women's leadership, personal growth, emotional presence, generational wisdom, and finding your new rhythm. It's perfect for listeners searching for conversations about self-awareness, resilience, authenticity, and navigating life transitions. 

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]]> In this episode of Honestly Ladies.... Old Roots with New Rhythm,  Bonnie reflects on the deep roots that formed her and the new rhythm she's learning to trust. It's an episode about honouring where you come from while gently shifting into a pace that feels more human, more present, and more aligned with who you are now.

This episode touches on choosing yourself, women's leadership, personal growth, emotional presence, generational wisdom, and finding your new rhythm. It's perfect for listeners searching for conversations about self-awareness, resilience, authenticity, and navigating life transitions. 

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]]> Honestlyladiespodcast Buzzsprout-19656886 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0600 1985 full false Honestly Ladies - ep 5 - Old School vs New School Honestly Ladies - ep 5 - Old School vs New School In this episode of Honestly Ladies.... Bonnie and her niece Courtney take a fun, heartfelt walk through the differences between life 30 years ago and life today. From communication to parenting, technology to dating, they compare what they believe to be genuinely better now, and what was better back then. Some things have become easier and more efficient. Some things honestly didn't need changing at all. 

Comparing old school ways with the new way of doing things, the Ladies share their thoughts and fun memories all the while getting to the root of the matter; are these things better doing it the new school way, or should we just let it be done the way it always has been? 

You'll walk away smiling, remembering a few old school gems, and maybe even simplifying one thing in your life this week......

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]]> In this episode of Honestly Ladies.... Bonnie and her niece Courtney take a fun, heartfelt walk through the differences between life 30 years ago and life today. From communication to parenting, technology to dating, they compare what they believe to be genuinely better now, and what was better back then. Some things have become easier and more efficient. Some things honestly didn't need changing at all. 

Comparing old school ways with the new way of doing things, the Ladies share their thoughts and fun memories all the while getting to the root of the matter; are these things better doing it the new school way, or should we just let it be done the way it always has been? 

You'll walk away smiling, remembering a few old school gems, and maybe even simplifying one thing in your life this week......

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]]> Honestlyladiespodcast Buzzsprout-19624441 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0600 3075 full false Honestly Ladies…. ep 4 - Starting Over Honestly Ladies…. ep 4 - Starting Over Episode 4 of Honestly Ladies.... is all about the quiet courage it takes to begin again. Bonnie opens up a warm, honest conversation about what starting over really means - not erasing who you've been, but honouring who you're becoming. Whether your new chapter is gentle and subtle or messy and unbelievably brave, this episode reminds you that you're allowed to choose yourself, rewrite what no longer fits, and move at your own pace. 

Bonnie also gives a fun peek into next week, where she will start bringing friends onto the podcast for real, grounded conversations about the things we're all trying to do better - the things we want to help others with, and the things we hope others can help us with too!

It's heartfelt, encouraging, and full of that signature Honestly Ladies.... warmth. 

A perfect listen for anyone standing at the edge of a new beginning. 

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]]> Episode 4 of Honestly Ladies.... is all about the quiet courage it takes to begin again. Bonnie opens up a warm, honest conversation about what starting over really means - not erasing who you've been, but honouring who you're becoming. Whether your new chapter is gentle and subtle or messy and unbelievably brave, this episode reminds you that you're allowed to choose yourself, rewrite what no longer fits, and move at your own pace. 

Bonnie also gives a fun peek into next week, where she will start bringing friends onto the podcast for real, grounded conversations about the things we're all trying to do better - the things we want to help others with, and the things we hope others can help us with too!

It's heartfelt, encouraging, and full of that signature Honestly Ladies.... warmth. 

A perfect listen for anyone standing at the edge of a new beginning. 

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]]> Honestlyladiespodcast Buzzsprout-19589931 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0600 2036 full false Honestly Ladies…. ep 3 - The Beauty of Keeping it Simple Honestly Ladies…. ep 3 - The Beauty of Keeping it Simple In this episode of Honestly Ladies.... we slow down and celebrate life's simple joys. We go on a journey into the beauty of simplicity- those little moments and everyday treasures we often overlook in the rush of life. 

From the warmth of a hot cup of coffee to the simple pleasure of a quiet moment in nature. This episode is a gentle reminder that simplicity can be a source of joy, and that sometimes, the most profound moments are the simplest ones. 

In this episode, you'll find inspiration to slow down, embrace the beauty of simplicity, and find peace in the small things. Because sometimes, keeping it simple is exactly what we need. 

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]]> In this episode of Honestly Ladies.... we slow down and celebrate life's simple joys. We go on a journey into the beauty of simplicity- those little moments and everyday treasures we often overlook in the rush of life. 

From the warmth of a hot cup of coffee to the simple pleasure of a quiet moment in nature. This episode is a gentle reminder that simplicity can be a source of joy, and that sometimes, the most profound moments are the simplest ones. 

In this episode, you'll find inspiration to slow down, embrace the beauty of simplicity, and find peace in the small things. Because sometimes, keeping it simple is exactly what we need. 

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]]> Honestlyladiespodcast Buzzsprout-19567604 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0600 1779 full false Honestly Ladies…. ep 2 - We're tired Honestly Ladies…. ep 2 - We're tired This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and finally acknowledge the 'extra' you've been carrying. The lessons hidden in the exhaustion, and the reminder that rest isn't a luxury; it's a requirement!

Bonnie dives into a truth we all know too well: carrying a kind of tiredness that goes far beyond a lack of sleep. From the mental labour we carry to the emotional load we shoulder, we're unpacking the many ways exhaustion sneaks into our lives - and what we do about it. 

Get ready to feel seen, heard and understood - because here at Honestly Ladies.... you don't have to pretend you're fine anymore. 

A real conversation for every woman who's been holding it together- even when she's wiped out. 

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]]> This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and finally acknowledge the 'extra' you've been carrying. The lessons hidden in the exhaustion, and the reminder that rest isn't a luxury; it's a requirement!

Bonnie dives into a truth we all know too well: carrying a kind of tiredness that goes far beyond a lack of sleep. From the mental labour we carry to the emotional load we shoulder, we're unpacking the many ways exhaustion sneaks into our lives - and what we do about it. 

Get ready to feel seen, heard and understood - because here at Honestly Ladies.... you don't have to pretend you're fine anymore. 

A real conversation for every woman who's been holding it together- even when she's wiped out. 

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]]> Honestlyladiespodcast Buzzsprout-19560422 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0600 2109 full false Honestly Ladies…. Welcome to Honestly Ladies.... and Choosing Yourself Honestly Ladies…. Welcome to Honestly Ladies.... and Choosing Yourself In this first episode of Honestly Ladies , Bonnie opens the door to a conversation every woman quietly carries: the challenge of choosing yourself in a world that constantly asks you to choose everything else first. 

You'll learn how to redefine self-care on your own terms. Create gentle boundaries and find tiny moments to choose yourself in every day's crazy. Bonnie shares her own stories of learning to say yes to herself - with a lot of laughter and a reassuring sense that you're not alone in this journey. 

Join us as we set the tone for a community project, where it's finally okay to put yourself first, one honest conversation at a time. 

A soft, honest beginning to a podcast built on real talk, real life, and real women choosing themselves- one moment at a time. 

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]]> In this first episode of Honestly Ladies , Bonnie opens the door to a conversation every woman quietly carries: the challenge of choosing yourself in a world that constantly asks you to choose everything else first. 

You'll learn how to redefine self-care on your own terms. Create gentle boundaries and find tiny moments to choose yourself in every day's crazy. Bonnie shares her own stories of learning to say yes to herself - with a lot of laughter and a reassuring sense that you're not alone in this journey. 

Join us as we set the tone for a community project, where it's finally okay to put yourself first, one honest conversation at a time. 

A soft, honest beginning to a podcast built on real talk, real life, and real women choosing themselves- one moment at a time. 

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]]> Honestlyladiespodcast Buzzsprout-19560118 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0600 1171 full false