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Can I Be Honest with Valentina & Lina

Can I Be Honest with Valentina & Lina

By: Valentina Weinman and Lina Forrestal
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Can I Be Honest is the podcast where curiosity takes the mic, and judgment gets the mute button. Hosted by Valentina Weinman and Lina Forrestal, two real-life mom friends who a lot of hot takes and zero interest in small talk. They dive into the taboo, the touchy, and the totally misunderstood. Through candid conversations and interviews with guests from all walks of life, they explore the stories and perspectives that challenge norms, spark empathy, and push us to think a little deeper. This isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about being bold enough to ask better questions.

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Episodes
  • From Burnout to Bass Drops: Why Michelle Left a Successful Business to Chase Joy
    Jul 7 2025

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    What happens when the life you thought you wanted turns out to be the very thing burning you out?

    In this episode, we sit down with the radiant and rebellious Michelle Keinan, somatic therapist, mom, wife, and former 6-figure online coach who walked away from the hustle, the clients, and the “you’re so successful” compliments to pursue something totally unexpected: becoming a DJ.

    We dive deep into what it really means to live a rich life (spoiler: it’s not about money), how to escape the comparison trap on social media, and why so many of us feel stuck chasing someone else’s version of success.

    If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, is this it?, or feeling like you’re living a life that looks good on the outside but doesn’t feel aligned on the inside, this one’s for you.

    Follow Michelle and her magnetic, truth-telling energy at @michellekeinan

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Truth About Stepmom Life: Boundaries, Bonding & Bio-Moms
    Jul 7 2025

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    On this episode of Can I Be Honest, Valentina sits down with Christina from the Radical Stepmoms podcast for a raw and revealing conversation about what it really means to be a stepmom.

    Navigating discipline and household rules, dealing with tricky dynamics with the bio-mom, they cover the real-life challenges (and joys) of blending families.

    They dive into questions like:
    — Does it matter how old the kids are when you join a blended family?
    — How do you bond with step-kids in a way that feels natural and respectful?
    — What pressures and double standards do stepmoms face compared to stepdads?

    Valentina also opens up about her personal journey as a stepmom to an 8-year-old and a 13-year-old and how she’s learning to define her role on her own terms.

    Whether you're a seasoned stepmom, new to the role, or just curious about the modern dynamics of blended families, this episode is full of insight, validation, and a lot of heart.

    Follow @radicalstepmoms to connect with Christina!

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    58 mins
  • One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Rethinking Education for Our Kids with Lena
    Jun 9 2025

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    In this episode, our friend Lena talks about how the pandemic changed everything for her in terms of her son's education and how she pursued a homeschool route for him. She also wanted to pursue an education style that allowed her to spend more time with her son. Now at 13, she describes what her relationship is like with her son after homeschooling for the last few years.

    Lina shares her personal experience being homeschooled during middle school and how it shaped her views on learning, independence, and socialization. Valentina opens up about the complexities of being in a blended family, where her step-kids are in public school and making a different choice for her daughter isn’t so simple.

    We unpack the pros and cons of public school, homeschooling, and alternative education styles especially when it comes to kids with learning differences. We get honest about IEPs and flexible (or not so flexible) schedules, parent guilt to peer pressure, we explore what it really means to choose the “right” education path for your child… and how sometimes, there isn’t just one right answer.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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