Quinn and Britta Jo sit down after Britta’s first Stay or Go retreat to explore what women are truly craving—real connection.

From Brené Brown’s words—“we are neurobiologically hardwired for connection”—to stories of women finding sisterhood in the messy middle of divorce, this conversation dives into what happens when women finally stop trying to “do it all alone.”

Together, they unpack:

• Why the absence of connection always leads to suffering—and what that really means.
• How patriarchal and capitalist systems have broken women’s bonds with one another—and how we’re rebuilding them.
• What healthy female community actually looks like (and how to find or create your own).
• The science behind social support—why we’re literally stronger when we have someone by our side.
• Lessons from the Stay or Go retreat: bunk beds, laughter, tears, and the magic of being seen, heard, and held by other women.

Quinn and Britta reveal that connection isn’t about rescuing or fixing anyone—it’s about witnessing one another in truth. This episode is a love letter to sisterhood, softness, strength, and the healing web that holds us when we fall.

💬 Quote of the Episode:

Connection is: "The energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment, and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” — Brené Brown

Listen if you’re:

• Craving depth, belonging, and community after divorce
• Wondering why independence alone doesn’t feel fulfilling
• Ready to build (or rebuild) meaningful female friendships
• A woman reclaiming her own way of knowing, healing, and rising

Links:

The Stay or Go Community

Strong Ground by Brene Brown

IG Reel (mentioned in the episode)

PostDivorceGlowUp.com

Email: quinn@postdivorceglowup.com