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Ever had a week that shook you, grounded you, and reminded you what actually matters? This episode of Girls Gone Gritty brings a powerful blend of gratitude, real-life reflection, and practical travel wisdom that every listener can use. Farley and Jen open their hearts about honoring veterans, losing parents, and learning to appreciate the people who have shaped our lives. Their reminder is simple but profound: ask your loved ones questions while you still can and capture the stories that make your family who they are.

From there, they shift into humor and headlines with their weekly Top 3, from the accidental fame of “Fedora Man” to the truth about Social Security, and the big news for women’s health as the hormone replacement therapy warning finally expires. The second half of the episode gives you a traveler’s survival guide for dealing with shutdowns, TSA chaos, Clear, Global Entry, Real IDs, flight strategy, and the real people working behind the scenes to keep America moving.

The episode ends with a heartfelt tribute to Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and a soul-lifting song recommendation for anyone feeling overwhelmed. It’s gritty, real, and full of heart.

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:01) Losing parents and honoring family stories
(3:47) The Top 3 headlines of the week
(4:10) The rise of “Fedora Man”
(5:46) Social Security timing and retirement insight
(7:02) HRT myths and updated medical guidance
(8:05) Travel delays, shutdown impact, and mindset
(14:13) TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and KTN tips
(19:16) Clear, fast lanes, and travel strategy
(22:07) Real ID rules and passport card tips
(23:47) Best times to fly and rebooking secrets
(27:05) Why shutdowns hit regular people hardest
(28:02) Got Grit Award: Navy SEAL Chris Kyle
(30:01) Song inspiration for hard weeks
(31:28) Outro

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