The Simply Ginger Podcast

Season 2: Episode 6 Back with Part 2, Maria's boyfriend Sam continues his questions about the struggles that women encounter with their periods. They discuss the pros and cons to each time of the month, if it's really a myth that women sync up cycles together, and why Hannah finds Natural Family Planning to be a blessing in marriage. Want to find out more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger blog here!

Season 2: Episode 5 This week Hannah and Maria get into one of our worst fears, periods, and this time with a special guest: Maria's boyfriend Sam! Sam brings his own list of questions (for all men out there) including the basics of how our cycles work, the pros and cons of each time of the month, and what guys can do to help support. Stay tuned for Part 2! Want to learn more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger blog here or e-mail us at simplygingersisters@gmail.com or on Instagram @simplygingersisters!

Season 2: Episode 4 This week Hannah and Maria rant about their personal struggles with perfectionism, why it's so harmful, and the ways they've found to combat it. Want to find out more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger blog here!

Episode 3 This week Hannah shares her experience with the Curly Girl Method and how her hair went from wavy to curly. She explains how she discovered the method, what products to use, and the routine that keeps her hair bouncy. Want to find out more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger blog here, and reach out to us at our Instagram @simplygingersisters or e-mail us at: simplygingersisters@gmail.com.

Parasites: are they real? And are they really as dangerous as they sound? Did you know that over 90% of Americans struggle with parasites? While some parasites may be harmless, the vast majority cause a range of unpleasant symptoms, including: headaches, fatigue, nausea, food sensitivities, insomnia, and many more. This week Maria shares her personal story of how she dealt with her own parasites, and what the amazing results were (spoiler: gross, but successful). Want to find out about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger blog here!

Season 2: Episode 1 It's Season 2 and Hannah and Maria are back! After a summer (into fall?) break, a cross-country move, and some new passions, the sisters are back with what this new season will have in store. Beauty, health, and womanhood plus some exciting new changes like special guests (not related!) and sister comedy nights. And yes, parasites will make a comeback. Want to learn more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger Blog here or follow us on Instagram @simplygingersisters We want to here from you! Have an idea for our next episode? Want to reach out to us? We're available to answer any and all questions, so send us an e-mail to: simplygingersisters@gmail.com!

Episode 41 In the season finale of Simply Ginger's first season, Hannah and Maria look back on their first year and 40 episodes of the Simply Ginger Podcast. They highlight some of their favorites (linked below), the importance of resting, and what they have in store for Season 2. Want to learn more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger Blog here! Simply Ginger will be enjoying a summer vacation and will be back September 2020. In the meantime, check out some highlights from Season 1: Episode 5: Hannah's Journey Towards Healing (and How Magnesium Deficiency Affected It) - Part 1 Episode 12: Rants of a Postpartum Woman Episode 18: 10 Nutrition Facts You Won't Believe Episode 21: Finding a Way Out of Depression (feat. Our Dad - Steve Hotovy!) Episode 24: Unscripted: Why We Need Comedy

Episode 40 This week Hannah and Maria discuss the unexpected silver linings that come along with quarantine, with some more surprising than others. They discuss the blessings of more family time, why worry is useless, and what to do when you're feeling down. Want to find out more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger blog here!

Episode 39 Research has shown that about one in four people have a negative reaction to MSG - and Maria is one of those lucky few. This week Maria explains how she discovered her intolerance to MSG (monosodium glutamate), the crazy things she's discovered about it in her research, and the healthier options that can help protect your health. Want to find out more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger Blog here!

Episode 38 This week Hannah recounts her experience with fasting (for five whole days!) and what healing benefits she discovered. She also describes the science behind fasting, why she decided to do it, and what foods she craved the most. Want to learn more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger blog here!

Episode 37 This week Hannah and Maria introduce another one of their (many) family members, Lydia Hotovy, a dancer, singer, and actress. Being the youngest Hotovy, and still in the midst of high school, she brings her own questions about how to face the difficulties of high school, in particular the insecurities that many girls face. They discuss how to deal with body image positively, the comparison and challenges of female friendship in high school, and some of Hannah and Maria's laughable high school mistakes. Want to learn more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger blog here!

Episode 36 This week, Hannah and Maria discuss the struggles of finding meaningful female friendships, especially post-college. They talk about what makes a good friend, how to initiate friendship, and the mistakes they've made along the way. Want to find out more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger Blog here!

Episode 35 This week Simply Ginger interviews guest actress Katelyn Slater on her experiences with acting including the biggest challenges she's faced, the importance of storytelling, and what she's learned about being a woman through acting. They also discuss the importance of playing difficult characters and how they choose which stories to tell. (And Hannah also exposes an embarrassing and hilarious story about Maria's early attempts at acting!) Disclaimer: This episode contains some heavier themes and is more aimed for older teens and adults. Want to learn more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger blog here!

Episode 34 This week Hannah interviews Maria about the link between nutrition and skin health, and what may really be causing your breakouts. They go into the science behind face mapping, how hormones affect your skin, and why oily skin may actually be a sign of dry skin, along with suggestions on how to heal all your skin woes. Want to learn more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger Blog here!

Episode 33 This week's episode is brought to you by Hannah's break from social media, how it positively affected her, and why she's having a hard time getting back on. Also included in this week's rant: what social media and Percy Jackson have in common, Maria's mistaken identity as a model in New York, and Hannah's first hilarious encounter with Facebook. Want to find out more about Simply Ginger? Check out the blog here!

Episode 32 This week Simply Ginger goes into Hannah's experience with gaining weight post-baby, how it has affected her view of herself, and how much we all put our worth and identity into our looks. Want to learn more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger Blog here!

Episode 31 In the second installment of a two-part episode, our dad Steve Hotovy is back (in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13 space mission) to discuss the miraculous circumstances that saved the astronauts lives and what we can learn from it in this time of crisis. We also discuss how to find the positive in this situation, how to avoid despair, and what kept astronaut Jim Lovell going in the face of a doomed mission. Want to read about it in Steve Hotovy's own words? Read our latest blog post on Simply Ginger!

Episode 30 Returning with another great episode, our dad Steve Hotovy is back not only to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of the Apollo 13 space mission, but also to connect it to our current situation with Covid-19. He goes into the unbelievable circumstances that saved the lives of the Apollo 13 astronauts, how for the first time ever the world united in prayer, and what we can learn from it to help us today as our lives are turned upside down by the coronavirus. Tune in next week to hear Part 2! Want to learn more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger blog here!

Episode 29 Max and Gia bring the humor this week with their suggestions for having fun while staying indoors. Some of their suggestions include having marble races, playing with your favorite toys, and playing "would you rather". Max explains why he'd never want to ride a hippo to school and Gia gives us an in depth look into all her favorite things strawberry. (Disclaimer: This episode does not include subtitles for Gia, but we can guarantee a cuteness overload.) Want to learn more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger Blog here.

Episode 28 This week as most of us get used to life staying at home, Hannah's two oldest, Zelie and Simon, share what they like most about doing school from home, how to fight boredom, play "Would You Rather", and share the new game they invented called "Bombs Away!" Want to learn more about Simply Ginger? Check out the Simply Ginger Blog here!