🎙️ Episode 42: Don’t Feed the Tr...

🎙️ Episode 42: Don’t Feed the Trolls — Handling Hate Online

The Dirty Heifers by Margaret Connor
S1 · E42
Oct 16, 2025
45:22

Episode notes

In this episode of The Dirty Heifers podcast, the hosts get real about dealing with online trolls, hate comments, and unsolicited criticism. From the difference between helpful feedback and straight-up trolling to the emotional toll that negativity can take on small business owners and creators, they’re breaking it all down — heifer-style. 🐮

Margaret, Jessie, and Shauna share personal stories of online drama, dive into why trolls do what they do, and talk about how to turn negativity into motivation. Whether you’ve faced internet hate or just want to build a thicker skin while running your business online, this episode is packed with sass, laughs, and solid advice.

💬 What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • The difference between trolls and constructive critics
  • How online hate affects mental health and creativity
  • Real-life stories from the Heifers’ own comment sections
  • How to use negativity as fuel for growth
  • Why community support makes all the difference

If you’ve ever had to deal with an online hater — this one’s for you.

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment (especially if you’ve ever had to clap back at a troll).

Keywords

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