<![CDATA[Effin' Heifers]]>Meet the Effin’ Heifers Podcast: where real life, real talk, and a whole lot of herd support come together.

Ashley and Liisa didn’t plan to start a show; they just kept having the kind of honest, funny, “are we seriously dealing with this right now?” conversations that make women feel seen. Somewhere between the venting, the laughter, and the shared chaos, they realized something universal: everyone is going through something, even if the details look different.

That’s how Effin’ Heifers was born: out of friendship, survival, and the belief that women deserve a place to talk about the messy middle of life without judgment. Here, nothing is off‑limits: relationships, motherhood, reinvention, work, family dynamics, pop culture, and the everyday bull life throws at all of us. It’s unfiltered, relatable, and rooted in the kind of honesty that makes you exhale.

No matter what’s happening in your pasture: whether it’s peaceful, chaotic, or somewhere in between: the herd is here. This is a space for real stories, shared experiences, and the reminder that you’re not navigating any of it alone.

So join the herd.


Because when life gets tough, it’s a whole lot easier when you’ve got heifers beside you: rooting for you, laughing with you, and riding through the hard stuff right along with you.

New Episodes every Wednesday.

]]>www.effinheifers.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:14:49 GMTSat, 02 May 2026 20:34:07 GMT60Ashley & Liisa<p>Meet the <b>Effin’ Heifers Podcast</b>: where real life, real talk, and a whole lot of herd support come together.</p><p></p><p>Ashley and Liisa didn’t plan to start a show; they just kept having the kind of honest, funny, “are we seriously dealing with this right now?” conversations that make women feel seen. Somewhere between the venting, the laughter, and the shared chaos, they realized something universal: <b>everyone is going through something</b>, even if the details look different.</p><p></p><p>That’s how <b>Effin’ Heifers<i> </i></b>was born: out of friendship, survival, and the belief that women deserve a place to talk about the messy middle of life without judgment. Here, nothing is off‑limits: relationships, motherhood, reinvention, work, family dynamics, pop culture, and the everyday bull life throws at all of us. It’s unfiltered, relatable, and rooted in the kind of honesty that makes you exhale.</p><p></p><p>No matter what’s happening in your pasture: whether it’s peaceful, chaotic, or somewhere in between: the herd is here. This is a space for real stories, shared experiences, and the reminder that you’re not navigating any of it alone.</p><p></p><p>So join the herd.</p><p><br />Because when life gets tough, it’s a whole lot easier when you’ve got heifers beside you: rooting for you, laughing with you, and riding through the hard stuff right along with you.</p><p></p><p>New Episodes every Wednesday.</p><p></p>episodicAshley & Liisafpatrickcollins@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Relationship Mess in the Pasture]]>The conversation covers a range of topics, including cruise experiences, the impact of divorce and custody on women, the legal system and divorce, and co-parenting challenges. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, highlighting the complexities and challenges within each theme. The conversation delves into the emotional impact of divorce on children, the influence of parental behavior on children's well-being, coping with divorce and co-parenting, the relationship between marriage, divorce, and identity, and the discussion of traditional gender roles and identity.

Takeaways

  • Cruise experiences
  • Impact of divorce and custody on women
  • Legal system and divorce
  • Co-parenting challenges Impact of divorce on children
  • Emotional impact of divorce
  • Parental behavior and its influence on children

Chapters

  • 00:00 Cruise Experiences
  • 05:26 Impact of Divorce and Custody on Women
  • 11:56 Legal System and Divorce
  • 21:38 Co-Parenting Challenges
  • 27:17 Parental Behavior and Children's Well-being
  • 35:20 Marriage, Divorce, and Identity

Watch us on YouTube

]]>a17c34e9-a296-48fb-9443-6bf240b68975Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics, including cruise experiences, the impact of divorce and custody on women, the legal system and divorce, and co-parenting challenges. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, highlighting the complexities and challenges within each theme. The conversation delves into the emotional impact of divorce on children, the influence of parental behavior on children's well-being, coping with divorce and co-parenting, the relationship between marriage, divorce, and identity, and the discussion of traditional gender roles and identity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Cruise experiences</li><li>Impact of divorce and custody on women</li><li>Legal system and divorce</li><li>Co-parenting challenges Impact of divorce on children</li><li>Emotional impact of divorce</li><li>Parental behavior and its influence on children</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Cruise Experiences</li><li>05:26 Impact of Divorce and Custody on Women</li><li>11:56 Legal System and Divorce</li><li>21:38 Co-Parenting Challenges</li><li>27:17 Parental Behavior and Children's Well-being</li><li>35:20 Marriage, Divorce, and Identity</li></ul><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@effinheifers" target="_blank">Watch us on YouTube</a></p><p></p>no00:49:5116Relationship Mess in the Pasturefull<![CDATA[Workin' Heifers]]>The podcast episode delves into the challenges of corporate life, work-life balance, and the impact of corporate environments on individuals. It explores the experiences of career transitions, the dynamics of good and bad bosses, and the toll of corporate life on mental and physical health. The episode also addresses the entrepreneurial spirit and the harsh realities of the job market, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and not letting work become one's identity.

Takeaways

  • Work-life balance
  • Corporate life challenges

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Identity in Work
  • 05:00 Women in Corporate Life
  • 13:03 Good Bosses and Bad Bosses
  • 19:16 Impact of Corporate Life on Health
  • 28:07 Entrepreneurial Spirit and Job Market
]]>eba1dcfb-18cb-4aa5-88cf-81a0e1651c6dWed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode delves into the challenges of corporate life, work-life balance, and the impact of corporate environments on individuals. It explores the experiences of career transitions, the dynamics of good and bad bosses, and the toll of corporate life on mental and physical health. The episode also addresses the entrepreneurial spirit and the harsh realities of the job market, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and not letting work become one's identity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Work-life balance</li><li>Corporate life challenges</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Identity in Work</li><li>05:00 Women in Corporate Life</li><li>13:03 Good Bosses and Bad Bosses</li><li>19:16 Impact of Corporate Life on Health</li><li>28:07 Entrepreneurial Spirit and Job Market</li></ul>no00:33:0715Workin' Heifersfull<![CDATA[The Real-Real: Heifers and Housewives]]>The podcast episode delves into the intersection of reality TV and real life, exploring the struggles of parenthood, postpartum challenges, body image, aging, and finding the new normal. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, providing a relatable and candid discussion on these topics. The conversation delves into the challenges of motherhood, self-image, and finding joy amidst change. It also explores the intersection of reality TV and politics, as well as personal experiences and parallels with reality TV narratives.

Takeaways

  • Reality TV vs. Real Life
  • Postpartum Struggles Reality TV and Politics
  • The Impact of Reality TV
  • Personal Experiences and Parallels

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Effin' Heifers
  • 10:01 The Realities of Motherhood
  • 15:10 Challenges of Postpartum
  • 20:04 Body Image and Aging
  • 25:01 Finding the New Normal
  • 32:19 Reality TV and Politics
]]>b64fa0d3-d2c4-4e52-a847-17186f0a990fWed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode delves into the intersection of reality TV and real life, exploring the struggles of parenthood, postpartum challenges, body image, aging, and finding the new normal. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, providing a relatable and candid discussion on these topics. The conversation delves into the challenges of motherhood, self-image, and finding joy amidst change. It also explores the intersection of reality TV and politics, as well as personal experiences and parallels with reality TV narratives.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Reality TV vs. Real Life</li><li>Postpartum Struggles Reality TV and Politics</li><li>The Impact of Reality TV</li><li>Personal Experiences and Parallels</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Effin' Heifers</li><li>10:01 The Realities of Motherhood</li><li>15:10 Challenges of Postpartum</li><li>20:04 Body Image and Aging</li><li>25:01 Finding the New Normal</li><li>32:19 Reality TV and Politics</li></ul>no00:50:3614The Real-Real: Heifers and Housewivesfull<![CDATA[Friendship After 30...]]>The Effin' Heifers podcast hosts, Ashley and Liisa, welcome listeners and discuss the importance of friendship, supporting friends in times of need, transitioning friendships in different life stages, losing friends, toxic friendships, evolving friendships, and friendship dynamics as seen on the Reality TV. The conversation covers a range of topics from reality TV personalities to changing friendships and the impact of reality TV on mental health. It also delves into the theme of chosen family and the loss of friends, highlighting the importance of meaningful connections.

Takeaways

  • Friendships evolve and change with different life stages.
  • Toxic friendships can be unhealthy and emotionally draining. Reality TV can have a significant impact on the mental health of its participants.
  • Friendships can change over time, and it's important to cherish meaningful connections.
  • Chosen family and tribes play a crucial role in providing support and companionship.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Welcome to Effin' Heifers Podcast
  • 05:10 Outgrowing Friendships and Loneliness
  • 11:27 Insensitive Remarks and Unexpected Friendships
  • 17:00 Real Housewives and Friendship Dynamics
  • 22:57 Real Housewives of New York and Friendship Dynamics
  • 28:17 Countess to Cabaret Star
  • 33:23 Sheena Shay and Vanderpump Rules
]]>84af67bf-f7fe-4c6c-9042-db451a692072Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>The Effin' Heifers podcast hosts, Ashley and Liisa, welcome listeners and discuss the importance of friendship, supporting friends in times of need, transitioning friendships in different life stages, losing friends, toxic friendships, evolving friendships, and friendship dynamics as seen on the Reality TV. The conversation covers a range of topics from reality TV personalities to changing friendships and the impact of reality TV on mental health. It also delves into the theme of chosen family and the loss of friends, highlighting the importance of meaningful connections.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Friendships evolve and change with different life stages.</li><li>Toxic friendships can be unhealthy and emotionally draining. Reality TV can have a significant impact on the mental health of its participants.</li><li>Friendships can change over time, and it's important to cherish meaningful connections.</li><li>Chosen family and tribes play a crucial role in providing support and companionship.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Welcome to Effin' Heifers Podcast</li><li>05:10 Outgrowing Friendships and Loneliness</li><li>11:27 Insensitive Remarks and Unexpected Friendships</li><li>17:00 Real Housewives and Friendship Dynamics</li><li>22:57 Real Housewives of New York and Friendship Dynamics</li><li>28:17 Countess to Cabaret Star</li><li>33:23 Sheena Shay and Vanderpump Rules</li></ul>no00:46:4713Friendship After 30...full<![CDATA[Reinvention Season]]>The Effin' Heifers podcast delves into the theme of reinvention, exploring personal, professional, and generational aspects. The hosts share their experiences and insights, discussing challenges, legal considerations, and the reinvention of Bravo celebrities. The conversation highlights the resilience and adaptability required for successful reinvention. The conversation delves into the themes of reinvention, transformation, and the impact of public scandals. It explores the evolution of personas, the surreal world of wealth, and the blurring lines between reality and reality TV. The discussion also touches on the impact of extended separation, corporate downsizing, and the journey of personal growth and reinvention.

Takeaways

  • Resilience in the face of reinvention challenges
  • Generational differences impact the approach to reinvention Reinvention is a journey of personal growth and self-discovery.
  • The impact of extended separation and corporate downsizing on personal reinvention.

]]>00d009a9-1748-4d48-9f27-7a3447d345a8Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>The Effin' Heifers podcast delves into the theme of reinvention, exploring personal, professional, and generational aspects. The hosts share their experiences and insights, discussing challenges, legal considerations, and the reinvention of Bravo celebrities. The conversation highlights the resilience and adaptability required for successful reinvention. The conversation delves into the themes of reinvention, transformation, and the impact of public scandals. It explores the evolution of personas, the surreal world of wealth, and the blurring lines between reality and reality TV. The discussion also touches on the impact of extended separation, corporate downsizing, and the journey of personal growth and reinvention.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Resilience in the face of reinvention challenges</li><li>Generational differences impact the approach to reinvention Reinvention is a journey of personal growth and self-discovery.</li><li>The impact of extended separation and corporate downsizing on personal reinvention.</li></ul><p></p>no00:49:2212Reinvention Seasonfull<![CDATA[Summer House Scandal]]>The conversation delves into the Summer House scandal and the support for Ciara amidst the unfolding drama. The scandal and its impact on the cast members are discussed, along with the strong support for Ciara from the group.

Takeaways

  • Summer House scandal
  • Support for Ciara

]]>f3c4401f-02d3-47cd-9b1c-ec61930ba9efSun, 03 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the Summer House scandal and the support for Ciara amidst the unfolding drama. The scandal and its impact on the cast members are discussed, along with the strong support for Ciara from the group.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Summer House scandal</li><li>Support for Ciara</li></ul><p></p>no00:05:4411Summer House Scandalbonus<![CDATA[Welcome to the Herd]]>The origin story. Why the name? Why this podcast? Why now? This episode sets the tone for the entire season - bold, funny, unapologetic, and deeply personal.

]]>0b2ae096-9e08-469a-a75a-11b65bc843b2Sat, 02 May 2026 21:16:21 GMT<p>The origin story. Why the name? Why this podcast? Why now? This episode sets the tone for the entire season - bold, funny, unapologetic, and deeply personal.</p>no00:54:5811Welcome to the Herdfull