Podcast Summary: Habits of A Goddess – GRWM Happy International Women’s Day
Host: Jasmine Rasco
Date: March 8, 2026
Episode Overview
This special International Women’s Day episode celebrates women, divine feminine energy, and the nurturing of supportive, empowering female friendships. Jasmine takes listeners along as she gets ready for an International Women’s Day Pilates event, using the time to reflect on the importance of self-love, cultivating authentic connections, and honoring the “goddess” within every woman.
Throughout the episode, Jasmine shares personal stories, actionable insights on friendship, and affirmations, encouraging listeners to cherish themselves and the women who uplift them. The episode is infused with warmth, relatable anecdotes, and practical wisdom for any woman seeking to activate her inner goddess and enhance her relationships.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Honoring Goddesses & Why Friendships Matter
[06:11] – [09:30]
- Jasmine kicks off by acknowledging International Women’s Day, celebrating the journey of self-creation and the power of female friendships.
- “Happy International Women’s Day, Goddesses. Today is all about you—celebrating your journey, celebrating the inner goddess, celebrating how you are creating the life that you desire one day at a time.” (Jasmine, 06:15)
2. Symbolism of Color and Self-Expression
[07:30 – 09:15]
- Jasmine chooses a yellow workout set for her Pilates event, sharing how yellow represents friendship and joy for her.
- “Growing up, I used to always love wearing different colors that represented different things in my life...yellow always just stood out to me as friendship.” (Jasmine, 08:00)
3. Self-Care as the Foundation for Nurturing Others
[09:30 – 11:00]
- She emphasizes the importance of pouring into oneself—physically, mentally, spiritually—as the source for nourishing others.
- “The way you look at yourself, the way you love yourself, the way you pour into yourself, that is how much you can give and receive on your journey as a woman.” (Jasmine, 09:50)
4. The Evolution of Friendships
[12:00 – 14:00]
- Friendships naturally shift with life changes (marriage, career, moves); what matters is continued mutual support and intention.
- “It doesn’t matter where you’re at on your journey…when you choose to show up for yourself and show up for the friends that are consistent in your life, that radiates a different energy.” (Jasmine, 13:10)
5. Evolving Together: Affirming Female Friendships
[15:00 – 18:45]
- Jasmine suggests evaluating the energy of our communities, encouraging listeners to surround themselves with elevated, supportive women.
- “Surround yourself around women who care about their health, who care about their appearances, who care about you.” (Jasmine, 15:50)
- She addresses triggers when seeing other women succeed, advocating for inner work instead of comparison.
- “If you find yourself being triggered by another woman’s glow…work on that.” (Jasmine, 17:30)
- Inspiration, not envy:
- “I don’t get jealous. I don’t get envious. I use that as motivation and inspiration. And you should too.” (Jasmine, 19:10)
6. Signs of Divine Feminine Friendships
[21:30 – 25:30]
- Key qualities of supportive friendships:
- Mutual checking in, positive energy, non-competitive support, respect for boundaries.
- Trustworthy with sensitive information, even if friendships shift.
- No animosity, ill will, or toxic competitiveness.
- Jasmine cautions about negative feminine energy and insists on mutual effort in friendships.
- “It should not be one-sided; it should be a mutual thing.” (Jasmine, 25:00)
7. The Importance of Self-Friendship
[27:30 – 30:00]
- For those longing for closer friendships, Jasmine prescribes solo dates, self-love, and showing up for oneself as key first steps.
- “If you find that you don’t have those friendships that you desire, start being the friend to yourself that you want.” (Jasmine, 27:45)
- Encourage gradual cultivation of new relationships by engaging with new people through activities like Pilates or local events.
8. Energizing Your Glow Up: Standards, Boundaries & Growth
[34:00 – 38:00]
- Jasmine highlights the need for high standards and accountability, both in oneself and in friendships.
- “The higher your standards are for yourself, the higher quality of friends you’re going to attract.” (Jasmine, 37:20)
- “Make sure your light is never dim, and that you’re always surrounded by women who are vocal, who are not afraid to stand up and have boundaries and standards for themselves.” (Jasmine, 36:45)
9. Celebrating and Supporting Each Other
[40:00 – 42:30]
- Ending her get-ready process, Jasmine encourages listeners to reach out to the women who have made a difference in their lives.
- “I want you to reach out to that goddess or goddesses, and I want you to honor her, give her her flowers, tell her how much you appreciate her.” (Jasmine, 41:40)
- She notes the importance of being intentional about cultivating friendships this year.
- “We are not going throughout the whole year without cultivating friendships. All you need is really one to two really, really good, close girlfriends, and the rest are just acquaintances.” (Jasmine, 42:10)
10. Pilates Event Vlog & Final Affirmations
[43:30 – 48:00]
- Jasmine shares highlights from the Pilates rooftop event, including connecting with other women, goodie bags, a strengthening plank, and gratitude meditation.
- “Being a goddess means creating a beautiful life. And when you are empowered and connected to your goddesses, that shows in your life. You radiate it.” (Jasmine, 47:30)
- Final encouragement:
- “Remind a goddess how special she is and celebrate her.” (Jasmine, 47:55)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “Happy International Women’s Day, Goddesses. Today is all about you.” (06:15)
- “You are honoring your energy. You’re prioritizing your mental, your physical, your spiritual…keeping women around you that are elevated.” (15:30)
- “If you find yourself being triggered by another woman’s glow...work on that.” (17:30)
- “Surround yourself around women who are staying elevated on their journey. It’s going to keep you in check with your goals.” (19:40)
- “You should want the best things in life for yourself...the best type of people that are productive and take accountability for their own personal journey.” (38:20)
- “If you feel like you have to dim your light to have friends around you, then you’re around the wrong group of women.” (36:55)
- “We are creating a life that we desire and that requires time, that requires effort, that requires energy. Pour your energy into friendships that nurture you…and into yourself.” (42:00)
- “When you choose spaces that nourish your higher self, the right people find you.” (46:00)
- “Being a goddess means creating a beautiful life…and when you are empowered and connected to your goddesses, you radiate it.” (47:30)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- [06:11] – Episode theme, honoring goddesses, International Women’s Day
- [08:00] – Meaning of yellow and color symbolism in self-expression
- [09:50] – The role of self-love in giving and receiving friendship
- [13:10] – Navigating changes in friendships and staying connected
- [15:50] – Signs you’re building the right community
- [17:30] – Triggers in female friendship: envy v. inspiration
- [19:10] – How to use others’ glow as inspiration
- [21:30] – Signs of mutual, supportive feminine friendships
- [25:00] – Friendship should be mutual, not one-sided
- [27:45] – Being your own best friend as the foundation
- [36:45] – The importance of not dimming your light; high standards
- [38:20] – Attracting high quality friendships
- [41:40] – Action: Give flowers/thanks to those who support you
- [46:00] – Event vlog, community energy, and final empowerment
- [47:55] – Affirmation: celebrate and remind a goddess of her worth
Final Affirmations and Actions
- Embrace your inner goddess and honor your energy daily.
- Nurture and intentionally build friendships with supportive, high-vibe women.
- Don’t be afraid to invest in yourself—being your own best friend is the key to attracting the right people.
- Show gratitude: reach out to a woman who’s supported you and let her know she’s valued.
- Remember: “Being a goddess means creating a beautiful life...and you radiate it.”
Closing
Jasmine’s warm, affirming tone encourages listeners to cultivate self-love, upgrade their standards, and purposefully foster aligned feminine friendships—making this GRWM a heartening, practical guide for every goddess’s International Women’s Day and beyond.
