Call Your Mom

Shutting Down the Mean Girl

Episode Summary

n this inspiring episode of Call Your Mom, Sierra and Holly get real about what it looks like to be a girl's girl in a world that often pits women against each other. From personal stories about social media jealousy to real-life examples of supporting women in different seasons of life, this episode is a rally cry for more encouragement, more compassion, and more women cheering each other on. Whether you're chasing your dreams, starting something new, or trying to be a better friend—this one is for you.

Episode Notes

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome and updates: Sierra’s move to New Hampshire, Boston trip plans, Holly recovering from being sick, and learning pickleball

02:48 – Topic intro: why women need to support each other in friendships, goals, and everyday life

03:57 – Holly shares a story of being judged for dressing up as a young mom, and how that impacted her confidence

06:07 – Sierra introduces the real-life story that inspired the episode: meeting baseball wives who were afraid to post content out of fear of judgment

08:17 – Discussion: Why do women dull other women's shine?

09:08 – Holly’s insight: Judgment often stems from insecurity and fear of failing at our own dreams

10:22 – Self-reflection: Jealousy is often a mirror of our unspoken desires

12:53 – Sierra calls out the inner mean girl: If that’s been you, it’s okay—but it’s time to change and become a woman who supports

13:55 – Easy ways to support women: complimenting, encouraging, and celebrating their efforts

15:13 – The power of collective encouragement online: Imagine if we were all a super force of women building each other up

16:47 – Sierra opens up about her own insecurities around posting content and fear of judgment from old acquaintances

18:06 – The reality of online trolling and why we must uplift each other instead of tearing down

20:11 – Holly reminds us how much effort it takes to create content and the mindset shift needed to stop judging others

21:24 – Practical ways to be a girl’s girl: care packages, encouragement texts, social media support, voice memos

24:28 – Don’t underestimate the little things: memes, messages, and reminders of someone’s value can go a long way

26:34 – Final thoughts: The impact of encouragement and how women can create ripple effects by choosing support over criticism

27:52 – Call to action: Share this episode with a friend and remind them you’re rooting for them!