What if the very struggles you’re facing are the doorway to becoming who you were meant to be? In this episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin dive deep into the hard stuff, loss, resilience, identity, and the lessons hidden in life’s toughest seasons.

Through personal stories and raw honesty, they explore how faith, community, and inner strength can guide us through the storms. From navigating grief to embracing growth, this is a conversation about letting yourself feel the weight of it all, and still daring to rise.

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going when life knocks you down, this episode is your reminder that the hard moments are not the end of the story. They’re the beginning of transformation.

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What happens when vulnerability meets high performance? In this episode of No Permission Necessary, we sit down with Justin Carotti, licensed psychotherapist, mental performance coach, and founder of Valiance Counseling and Coaching for a raw conversation about men’s mental health, identity, and resilience.

Justin shares how becoming a dad reshaped his perspective on balance, friendship, and the unspoken pressures men carry. We explore the epidemic of loneliness, the stigma around vulnerability, and why words like “courage” resonate more deeply than “weakness” when talking to men.

From the challenges young athletes face to the role of mentorship, family dynamics, and redefining what it means to lead with character, this episode is a powerful reminder that growth isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about showing up with honesty and heart.

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The start of a new season always brings change, and Molly and Jill are feeling it in both motherhood and entrepreneurship. In this episode, they get real about the back-to-school juggle, the pressure of new routines, and the messy middle of running businesses that are growing fast. From leaving dishes in the sink (without the guilt) to reshaping team structures and learning to delegate, nothing is off-limits.

They talk through the challenges of letting go of control, the grief of moving from a “well-oiled machine” to a new business with growing pains, and why embracing messiness is sometimes the only path to solutions. You’ll also hear how they’re leaning into tools like Traction and the Entrepreneurial Operating System to create stronger foundations, all while carving out more space for the unexpected.

If you’re navigating a season of transition, whether at home, in your career, or inside your business, this conversation is your reminder that you don’t need permission to change routines, adjust expectations, and give yourself room to evolve.

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Benefits are only one aspect of workplace culture; another is how your team feels the moment they arrive. In this episode of No Permission Necessary, hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin dive into one of their favorite topics: building a healthy, lasting workplace culture. They share candid stories from their own leadership journeys, overcoming toxic environments, learning from mistakes, and finding the balance between accountability and empathy.

From handling tough conversations and performance reviews to understanding staff morale and client safety, Molly and Jill provide practical insights and actionable strategies for leaders at every level. If you’ve ever struggled with poor communication, difficult management, or the demands of leadership, this episode is for you.

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What does it really take to lead with integrity in a field where the stakes are people’s lives? In this episode of No Permission Necessary, we sit down with Carrie Hunnicutt, nationally recognized behavioral health leader, mentor, and longtime friend to talk about the lessons that come with 25+ years in leadership.

From finding her first mentor in the early days of her career to navigating the ethical dilemmas of growth, acquisitions, and high-pressure roles, Carrie shares what it means to balance resilience with vulnerability, clarity with compassion, and ambition with family life.

Together, we dig into the personal toll of leadership, why boundaries matter, and how women can show up in spaces that often expect them to be either “too much” or “not enough.” This is a raw, inspiring conversation about mentorship, values-driven leadership, and learning to make the hard calls.

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We all have a narrative running in our heads, the one that shapes how we see ourselves, how we show up, and what we believe we deserve. On this week's episode, Molly and Jill dig into the stories they’ve carried, the ones they’ve rewritten, and the moments when speaking their truth felt risky but necessary.

From confronting limiting beliefs and people-pleasing patterns to navigating vulnerability hangovers and self-worth breakthroughs, this is a real look at what it takes to live unapologetically in a world that loves to hand out labels.

If you’ve ever questioned your own voice, downplayed your needs, or waited for permission to take up space, this episode is your reminder: you don’t need it. Your story is yours to own, rewrite, and tell on your terms.

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Grief doesn’t follow a script. In this episode of No Permission Necessary, we’re joined by therapist, author, and podcast host Meghan Riordan Jarvis for a conversation that flips the narrative on how we experience, express, and support grief.

From cultural silence around death to the myth of the “five stages,” Meghan, Molly, and Jill dig into the real emotional, physical, and societal toll of loss and why our discomfort with grief is making it harder for all of us to heal. We explore what it means to grieve in public and private, how to show up for others without getting it “perfect,” and why holding space for both joy and pain is the key to real connection.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to hide their heartbreak, apologize for their emotions, or rush through their pain. Because grief deserves better, and so do we.

No toxic positivity. No shallow sympathy. Just honesty, empathy, and a whole lot of insight.

To learn more about Meghan head to her Instagram and be sure to check out the Grief is My Side Hustle Podcast

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In this episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly and Jill open up about the messy, beautiful, and sometimes brutally hard realities of raising kids while building careers, nurturing relationships, and trying to hold onto themselves.

From the tension between ambition and guilt to navigating identity loss, invisible labor, and letting go of unrealistic expectations, this is the conversation so many moms need, but rarely hear. There’s no sugarcoating here, just real talk, shared experiences, and a reminder that you don’t have to do it all to be doing it right.

Because being a mom doesn’t mean disappearing, and it definitely doesn’t mean asking for permission.

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