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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
  • Chasing Connection in the Age of the Algorithm with Ben Weinman
    Oct 4 2025

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    In this episode, we sit down with Valentina's husband, musician and creative Ben Weinman to unpack how social media has evolved from the early days of MySpace and message boards to today’s hyper-curated feeds and algorithm-driven culture.

    We reflect on what it means to “have a following” in 2025, the strange overlap between performance and authenticity online, and how the internet has reshaped our sense of community, creativity, and self-worth.

    It’s a raw, honest conversation about chasing connection in a world that profits off our attention and what it looks like to reclaim a little bit of our humanity in the process.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • How Ally Norton Rewrote the Rules of Success: Leaving Corporate, Adult ADHD, Weight Loss Surgery and Being a Mom
    Sep 17 2025

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    This week, we sat down with Ally Norton, owner of The Corner in Flemington, to talk about her powerful journey of reinvention.

    Ally opened up about taking a leap of faith and walking away from her corporate career when the stress began to take a serious toll on her mental and physical health. Along the way, she discovered she has ADHD, underwent weight loss surgery, and has since lost over 100 pounds—transforming not only her body but her outlook on life.

    We dive into what it takes to trust yourself, prioritize well-being over expectations, and rebuild a life that actually feels good to live.

    🎙️ Tune in for an honest, inspiring conversation about resilience, self-discovery, and the courage to start new.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • We Are Over Summer & Ready for Fall: A Catch-Up With Valentina and Lina
    Aug 8 2025

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    Summer was… a lot. 🌞 In this episode, Lina and Valentina get real about why they’re both over it. Lina shares how her “fun” summer plan of mixing different camps for her son turned into a schedule nightmare and a budget shocker when she saw the true cost of summer camp. Valentina opens up about why “back to school” looks totally different for her family this year as she steps into the world of homeschooling. From juggling unpredictable weeks to dreaming of the sweet structure of fall, we’re talking about the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

    If you’re a parent who’s counting down the days until September or redefining what school even looks like, this one’s for you.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
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