011. Don’t Let the Wedding Steal the Marriage: The EveryGirl Josie Santi’s Strategy for a Joyful Engagement 

In this episode of Kissing Frogs, Dr. Molly welcomes Josie Santi—wellness creator and host of The EveryGirl podcast—for a candid and inspiring conversation centered on engagement, partnership, and building a meaningful future.With openness and humor, Josie shares what makes her engagement special: a conscious choice to slow down and savor this unique season, refusing to let wedding stress overshadow the joy of commitment. She describes her nine-year relationship with fiancé Joey, from their early days of deep conversations and long-distance connection, to planning a dramatic, creative wedding in Chicago’s Opera House. Together, they explore how to intentionally nurture friendship, embrace imperfection, and keep choosing each other as life changes.Topics Covered: - Why Josie celebrates a long engagement rather than rushing to the altar  - Letting go of wedding stress and focusing on building the relationship  - Staying best friends and keeping connection alive  - Seeing engagement as more than a waiting room—making it a meaningful chapter  - Letting go of perfectionism and learning to return to each other, again and againJosie Santi inspires thousands to live intentionally and love bravely. Her journey proves that engagement is more than a milestone—it's a time for joyful growth, reflection, and building the foundation for a lasting marriage.Connect with Josie SantiInstagram: @josiesanti  Podcast: The EveryGirl Podcast  TikTok: @josiesantiConnect with Dr. Molly:Instagram: @DrMollyBurrets @KissingFrogsPod  Website: www.drmollyburrets.com