Fresh Validation
Hope and Elaina are the creators of the Fresh Validation Podcast. This podcast is meant to reach anyone wanting to learn about and relate to topics surrounding mental health, personal growth, relationships, and lifestyle. Hope and Elaina's golden rule is ensuring that everyone's experiences are treated as valid.
Episodes
98 episodes
Exiting Our Lazy Girl Era
In this episode, Elaina and Hope talk about the "lazy girl era" that we have felt before and what they are doing to get into their motivated selves. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshvalidationpodcast/ Facebook: https:...
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Episode 58
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1:01:46
How To Have Social Confidence
Hi everyone! Happy Monday! Today, Elaina talks about social confidence and how to go about anxiety in social situations at work or in regular day-to-day life. Elaina also talks about situations that she has had social anxiety and how she reliev...
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Episode 57
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33:50
The Importance of Spending Time Alone & Getting To Know Yourself Better
This week, Hope discusses the power of spending time with yourself in solitude, being thankful and content in waiting seasons, "dating yourself" and trying things out of your comfort zone, and how alone time can be beneficial to not only you bu...
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Episode 56
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33:17
First "Loves" & What To Know About Finding Love at a Young Age
On today's episode, Elaina and Hope talk about their first "love" and what their experiences were like. They talk about what they hope people know about finding their first love and whether or not to take things seriously. The girls also go int...
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Episode 55
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53:13
Life of a Driven College Student / with Shelby George
Welcome Shelby George, a great friend, and a driven woman. Shelby goes into her life growing up into being a full-time college student to be a nurse. She talks about what made her want to go into nursing, who inspired her, and where she i...
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Episode 54
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47:43
Views On Marriage, Perspectives on Parenting, & Obstacles of Growing Up / With Kane Schumacher
In this episode with Elaina and Kane, they go into talking about their views on marriage, "gender roles," what they want to be like as parents, and more. Kane goes into specifics on how he grew up with divorced parents and what his childhood wa...
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Episode 53
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40:22
Find Peace By Working Through Your Frustrations
In this short and sweet solo episode, Hope reflects on recent frustrations that have caused her to feel anxious and even disappointed in herself. Hope walks through some real examples to show her thought process and offers helpful advice for th...
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Episode 52
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21:15
The Steps to Achieving Your Dreams / Overcoming Self Doubt, Not Caring About Others Opinions, & Setting Yourself Up For Success
You want to start living your dream, but where do you start? Elaina has all the answers on how she is getting to achieve her aspirations and how to start. Listen in on Elaina speaking on how she plans to achieve her biggest dreams with just a f...
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Episode 51
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33:26
Annual New Years Resolutions!
Today Elaina and Hope go over some of their New Years resolutions and what they hope to accomplish in 2024. Listen in to hear all about their goals, plans, and intentions for this year!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshvalidationpod...
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Episode 50
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44:26
Why Do Our 20s Feel Like "The Panic Years"? / Needing to Slow Down
Hope unravels the reasons why she's felt "panicky" in her 20s, and they might apply to you, too. After all, there is a lot of pressure to amount to certain standards and be a certain type of person. But what can we do to mitigate the anxious fe...
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Episode 49
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34:09
How To Disagree While Maintaining Your Friendship
Is it possible to disagree in a friendship and still be close? Hope and Elaina go into the conversation of disagreements in friendships. A friendship disagreement shouldn't be the end of a friendship, so wouldn't it be easier to talk through th...
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36:11
Be Your Own Advocate for Your Health / Struggling with Hormonal Imbalances
Ladies, listen up... you need to be your own advocate in the healthcare setting, and the girls explain why in this episode. Elaina goes into detail about her health complications and how she's treating her hormonal imbalances.Inst...
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Episode 37
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48:56
Answering Your Questions / Funeral Directing, 75 Hard, and My Faith
In this week’s episode, Hope answers all of your questions for her! She goes into detail about her job and the intentionality that it takes to work in the death care industry. Hope also shares her opinion on 75 hard and why it is/isn’t a good i...
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Episode 36
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43:32
Truth or Drink / with Kaira Guzman
Truth or Drink. She's a dangerous game. Today, Kaira and Elaina play truth or drink with very juicy questions! Listen in to hear all about their truth or drink game!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshvalidationpodcast/ Faceb...
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Episode 35
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42:56
The Journey to Success in Your 20s
Today, Elaina and Hope talk all things success. They start off by discussing societal views of success and the cost that seems to come with reaching it. The girls get into why money does not equal success or happiness, and also share their own ...
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Episode 34
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43:17
Holiday Themed Episode! / Favorite Christmas Movies, Songs, Snacks, & Experiences
Snuggle up with a hot cocoa and cozy blanket for this holiday / Christmas themed episode! Hope shares all of her favorite things about the holidays including Christmas movies, holiday-themed snacks, gifts she’s looking at, and so much more. She...
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Episode 33
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37:49
Nostalgia / with Kaira Guzman
Ever think of something that brings back all the nostalgic memories? This episode with Kaira and Elaina will bring ALL those fun memories back. Listen to fun stories about what they did when they were kids, what music brings them back memories,...
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Episode 32
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1:09:25
You’re Not Your Job / Maintaining a Work-Life Balance and Positivity
This week Hope shares several random things that have been on her mind, including tea about the Hollywood/music industry, feeling guilt about doing Accutane treatment, and more. But, stick around until the end because Hope opens up about the di...
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Episode 31
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33:47
A Healthy Morning Routine Can Change Your Life
A healthy morning routine is no small thing. It helps you stay disciplined, patient, positive, and allows you to show up for yourself and others in your life. Hope shares that the past week of following a solid morning routine completely change...
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Episode 30
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30:13
How To Be Happy With What You Have & Stop "Needing" More
When do we stop wanting more? In this week's episode, Hope dives into the universal struggle of feeling like we always need more to be satisfied and happy (which isn't true, by the way). She also discusses the importance of having your own voic...
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Episode 29
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42:52
Long Distance Friendships
Aren't long-distance friendships the best? For those of you who have long-distance friends, you know they're the real ones. In this podcast, Elaina talks about her long-distance friendships and advice on how to keep them. Long-distance friendsh...
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Episode 28
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27:57
The Best Ways to Get Over Your Ex
Getting over an ex is not easy, AT ALL. We all know how hard this situation can be with absolutely anyone involved. If you don't know where to start after you broke up with your ex or you got broken up with, start here. Elaina gives all of the ...
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Episode 27
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36:21
The Truth About Marriage
A word of advice... don't get married until you are positive you're with the person you want to be with for the rest of your life! Elaina talks about the stigma behind getting married young and why it doesn't work that way for everyone. She exp...
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Episode 26
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36:08
Scroll Through Reddit with Us
Elaina and Hope try something new this week! The girls scroll through Reddit to read some funny, crazy stories, confessions, and comments. This episode is a chaotic and wild one, so grab a snack and get comfy.Instagram: https://www.inst...
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Episode 25
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46:42