I'm Not Crazy, Right?

This week, Hillary talks with Emily Ruven, a brand and web designer from Estonia who now lives in Mexico and helps female entrepreneurs build standout personal brands and websites. Emily shares how stepping out of her comfort zone changed her life and business, from showing up on camera in her third language to working through anxiety and perfectionism. They talk about why you don’t have to feel ready or confident to start something, why you can be an introvert and still run a successful business, and how you can be soft and ambitious at the same time. They also cover why Emily works only with women, what it felt like to see her branding in real life for the first time, and why showing up authentically is the best marketing there is.Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow along on social @notcrazyrightpod and @hillarybautchFollow Emily @em.design._ and on emilyruven.comGot a question for the show? Want to be a guest? Reach out at notcrazyrightpod.com.

If most women have a story like this, why are so many people still shocked?In this solo episode, Hillary talks about the reopened Cornell sexual assault case and why it hit so many women so hard. She opens up about her own experiences with sexual assault and harassment, and explains why survivors don't always recognize it right away, why it can take years to tell anyone, and how trauma affects memory. She also tackles "not all men" and the safety rules women are taught from a young age. If you've ever wondered whether what happened to you "counts," this episode is for you.Content note: This episode discusses sexual assault, rape, and sexual harassment.Resources: If you or someone you know needs support, the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline is free and available 24/7 at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), or online at rainn.org.National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow along on social @notcrazyrightpod and @hillarybautchGot a question for the show? Want to be a guest? Reach out at notcrazyrightpod.com.

Can you truly be in love with someone if they don't love you back?In this solo episode, Hillary Bautch dives into the psychology of love and whether being in love requires reciprocity. After finishing the book Into the Blue by Emma Brodie, she found herself questioning whether she's ever experienced that all-consuming, full-volume kind of love. She breaks down the difference between unrequited love and being in love, why one-sided feelings can hit a wall, and how giving more and more to fill the gap often leads to anxiety and resentment. She also gets into how a lack of reciprocation can make you doubt your own feelings, and how that can lead you to build walls in future relationships. Whether you've loved someone who didn't know it or you're wondering what "being in love" really means, this one is for you.Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow along on social @notcrazyrightpod and @hillarybautchGot a question for the show? Want to be a guest? Reach out at notcrazyrightpod.com.

Why do we brace for the other shoe to drop the moment something good happens?In this solo episode, Hillary breaks down why happiness can feel so hard to accept — from foreboding joy and cherophobia to negativity bias and imposter syndrome — and shares a conversation with a close friend that sparked the whole episode. She dives into the psychology behind self-sabotage, why we assume we don't deserve good things, and practical ways to actually sit in joy instead of waiting for it to be taken away. Expect real talk on worthiness, control, and why "nothing is that deep" might be the mindset shift you need.Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow along on social @notcrazyrightpod and @hillarybautchGot a question for the show? Want to be a guest? Reach out at notcrazyrightpod.com.

This week Hillary is joined by her dear friend Samantha Capaldi — certified sommelier and founder of the Sam Somm Wine Club — for a wildly unfiltered, tangent-filled chat (yes, there's a mid-episode outfit change).They get into:How Sam quit her cold-calling job at Yelp to become a sommelier with zero wine backgroundBeing a woman in the male-dominated wine worldLearning to say no as a new business owner, and why it pays offImposter syndrome, social media comparison, and finding real supportWhy curiosity beats assumption when it comes to other people's successTune in for new episodes every other Thursday! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show. Follow along on social @notcrazyrightpod and @hillarybautchFollow Sam @samanthasommelier and @samsommwineclubGot a question for the show? Want to be a guest? Reach out at notcrazyrightpod.com