Best DON’T BE A D!CK Podcasts (2025)

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🎙️ Episode 2 — Why “Don’t Be a D!ck” (And What It Really Means) 28:53

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Hosted by Lindsay Mattes & Ivie Van Lent In this lively and unfiltered episode, Lindsay Mattes—author, speaker, and founder of Pioneer HR—and her eldest daughter, Ivie Van Lent—queer activist, leftist, and certified witchy weirdo—dig into the origin and meaning behind their bold podcast title: Don’t Be a D!ck. Lindsay shares the hilarious moment a …

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🎙️ Episode 1 — Don’t Be a D!ck: Navigating Life With Kindness, Ethics & a Little Weirdness 18:02

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Lindsay Mattes and Ivie Van Lent kick off the Don’t Be a D!ck podcast with a candid conversation about kindness, ethics, activism, and navigating a complex world with empathy and humor. From HR dilemmas to feminist roots and political perspectives, this intro episode sets the tone for real, thoughtful, and sometimes weird discussions on how to make…

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“No Apologies” | DMM S7 E9 27:10

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Like it or not, Todd and Julie Chrisley are out of prison, way ahead of schedule, thanks to President Trump’s pardon. It seems like the short 28 months they did spend in federal prison didn’t do much to change their narrative, however. Just two days after Todd and Julie’s release from their respective prisons, Todd held a press conference where he …

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“I Beg Your Pardon?” | DMM S7 E8 35:06

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Todd and Julie Chrisley were convicted in June 2022, after a mountain of solid evidence was presented to the jury. The Chrisleys were finally going to be held accountable for their schemes. It’d been a long time coming, especially if you take into consideration the many years Todd and Julie stiffed contractors and vendors along the way, or the home…

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“Chrisleys Don’t Know Best” | DMM S7 E7 36:27

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Todd and Julie Chrisley’s reality TV show, “Chrisley Knows Best,” became popular, in part, for their apparent family values. They were often seen on the show trying to teach their children how to be good Christians and live moral, honest lives. But we know that Todd acted one way on the TV show and a whole other way off camera, in a sort of a “do a…

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Todd & Julie Chrisley: “Daddy Douchebag” | S7 E6 36:37

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From 2014 to 2017 Todd and Julie Chrisley were riding high on the success of “Chrisley Knows Best.” But fans had no idea about Todd and Julie’s extensive criminal history, lawsuits, or exactly what the bankruptcies entailed because all of those things happened before the Chrisley’s fame, when no one was paying attention. In 2017, however, everyone …

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Todd & Julie Chrisley: “Bougie and Bankrupt” | S7 E5 38:17

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On July 15, 2014, the Chrisley family was in Los Angeles to promote their reality TV show “Chrisley Knows Best.” Though it had only been on air a few months, the show had blown up and made the Chrisleys a household name. What viewers didn’t know was at that very moment, as the Chrisleys walked the red carpet, Todd and Julie were knee-deep in bankru…

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Todd & Julie Chrisley: “D!CK-notized” | S7 E4 37:14

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It’s no secret that Todd Chrisley’s eccentric and flamboyant personality, along with his enthusiasm for fashion and decorating has had people questioning his sexuality for years. In December 2022, just a few weeks after his sentencing for federal fraud convictions, Todd addressed allegations about his sexual activity. The allegations came straight …

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Todd & Julie Chrisley: “HR Nightmare” | S7 E3 29:06

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There have been many episodes of “Chrisley Knows Best” where Todd Chrisley makes a crass sexual comment and it’s played off as being just another silly, wacky thing Todd says. Not everyone finds Todd’s behavior funny, though. Before TV cameras followed his every move, there were severe allegations made about Todd’s abusive, degrading, and sexually …

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Todd & Julie Chrisley: “The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far” | S7 E2 43:32

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Todd and Julie Chrisley’s criminal actions are well documented in court records. What we don’t know is the “why.” Why’d they choose to enter into a life of crime? Today, experts tend to agree that criminal behavior isn’t decided by just one factor, but rather a complex combination of both the environment and a person’s biology. A person learns beha…

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Todd & Julie Chrisley: “Reality Check” | S7 E1 35:26

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If you’ve been a reality TV fan over the last 10 years, you likely know the names Todd and Julie Chrisley. The couple starred in the wildly popular reality TV show “Chrisley Knows Best.” The show, which aired on the USA Network, chronicled the exceptionally lavish lives of Todd, the overbearing and devoted family man, and his former beauty queen wi…

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Melissa Caddick: “DJ No Remorse” | S6 E5 24:04

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On December 5, 2020, Sydney Morning Herald reporter Kate Mclymont pulled back the curtain on Melissa Caddick and alerted her investors to just how significant Melissa’s scams were. Authorities were tasked with recovering the money Melissa had stolen from her clients. As the mystery of the missing millions grew larger, angry investors wanted answers…

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Cathrine Mahoney On The Teen Years And The Parenting 'Lasts' You Don't See Coming 32:19

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On today’s episode, writer, comedian and host of Mamamia's 456 Club podcast, Cathrine Mahoney joins us to share her unfiltered experience of parenting a teenager. With her trademark humour, Cathrine Mahoney offers hilarious reality checks about what's coming in the teenage years from endless food bills to impossible-to-wake mornings, and the unexpe…

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Melissa Caddick: “The Devil is Exposed at the Dentist” | S6 E4 21:58

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After cheating her way into becoming a trusted financial advisor, Melissa Caddick proceeded to rip off her clients. Even her own parents weren’t safe from Melissa’s greed. In this episode, we’ll get to the moment when Melissa’s schemes were uncovered, and focus on what ultimately led authorities to investigate her business dealings. We’re pulling b…

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Melissa Caddick: “Bottom Shelf Bernie Madoff” | S6 E3 21:18

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Melissa Caddick appeared to be one of Australia’s most successful private investors …jet-setting around the world on private planes while draped in designer clothing. She’d graced magazine covers and was considered to be one of the wealthiest and most trusted financial advisors in the country. Then, following a federal raid on her multi-million dol…

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Melissa Caddick: “Origins of a Con Woman” | S6 E2 25:53

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Australian con woman Melissa Caddick's sudden disappearance in November 2020 following a federal raid on her house sparked hundreds of theories about her whereabouts. Many believed Melissa had escaped with her money and gone into hiding. Others thought she’d been abducted and suspects ranged from angry investors to her ex-husband, Tony Caddick. The…

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Melissa Caddick: “Something is aFOOT” | S6 E1 22:32

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On February 21, 2021, a grizzly discovery was made on Bournda Beach on the southern coast of New South Wales, Australia. A designer athletic shoe washed up on the beach. Inside of it, was a decomposing foot. After taking DNA samples from family members of missing persons in the area, the shoe and samples matched with a woman named Melissa Caddick, …

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Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt: “The Black Widow Trial” | S5 E5 22:11

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Fred Downie, the elderly man who’d moved to Southern California to live out the rest of his years under the care of Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt, had died under mysterious circumstances. Even so, his death was ruled an accident and there was nothing to stop a man from giving his fortune away. Although Fred’s case was off the table, in March 2…

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Presenting: KILLER MINDS 11:39

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Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend grip…

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Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt: “Black Widows” | S5 E4 20:12

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Following their 2006 arrest for mail and wire fraud, the LAPD and the FBI continued trying to build a murder case against Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt. They’d found some evidence during raids on the women’s homes, but everything collected up until that point still wasn’t enough to build a murder case. The FBI continued trying to find anything…

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Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt: “Fractured Friendship” | S5 E3 25:54

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In 2006, over a year after unhoused man Kenneth McDavid was found run down in a back alley in Westwood, California, insurance investigator Ed Webster had unearthed some interesting information. Ed brought his investigation findings to the LAPD, who began surveilling Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt. Soon, the FBI was brought in. They summoned the…

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Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt: “New Targets” | S5 E2 27:30

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In 2002, Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt were riding high following their first successful life insurance scam. Before the women set their sights on their next victim, Kenneth McDavid, there was another scheme brewing. This one, developing across the country, and involving an elderly man named Fred Downie. At 96-years-old, this widowed New Engla…

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Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt: “Friends Who Fraud Together” | S5 E1 30:53

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On June 21, 2005, a 50-year-old unhoused man named Kenneth McDavid was left for dead in a back alley just off of Westwood Boulevard in Los Angeles. Police believed that he’d been the victim of a hit-and-run. After a distant female cousin came forth claiming to be Kenneth’s only living relative, the case was closed and the cause of death was listed …

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Samantha Azzopardi: “The Last Scam, for Now” | S4 E5 26:04

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A few months after Samantha Azzopardi was sentenced to three years of Community Corrections Order following her latest fake identity scam, where she claimed to be a pregnant 15-year-old victim of sexual abuse, she answered an advertisement placed by a lawyer in Sydney named Theresa Power. Theresa needed a nanny for her young daughter and “Maya Mali…

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Samantha Azzopardi: "Using Kids for Cons" | S4 E4 29:39

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Samantha Azzopardi’s latest alias, a 13-year-old named Harper Hart, had convinced a foster family to take her in while living in Sydney. But, “Harper’s” stories of being in the witness protection program alerted officials, who then sought to confirm her identity. For weeks, they found nothing and Harper remained silent. Then, a colleague at the pol…

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Samantha Azzopardi: “Faux Pair” | S4 E3 35:41

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Samantha Azzopardi had been living under the alias “Emily,” a 14-year-old gymnast from Russia, when she convinced her friend Hope’s family to adopt her. In this instance, however, her story got much darker than anything else Samantha had ever presented. According to Hope, Emily claimed that she was severely traumatized by a murder-suicide in her fa…

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Samantha Azzopardi: “The Grifter Goes to Church” | S4 E2 29:48

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When a young girl was found distraught and non-communicative in the streets of Dublin in 2013, it kicked off one of Ireland’s biggest mysteries. After the Dublin police had exhausted all of their options, they got permission to release a photo of the girl to the media in hopes of finding out her true identity. When Garda eventually did, they discov…

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Introducing: "Mind of a Serial Killer " 6:23

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What makes a serial killer? Mind of a Serial Killer takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combines gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to answer the question - what makes a …

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Samantha Azzopardi: “The GPO Girl” | S4 E1 23:34

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In October 2013, two police officers in Dublin, Ireland came across a disheveled, emaciated and distressed teenage girl wandering around by herself outside the General Post Office. She was unable to speak, using only primitive sign language to show her age. From what the officers could translate, the girl indicated that she was 14-years-old. Child …

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This Glorious Mess: The Cupcake Fraud 24:34

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A parent keeps a close eye on the gifts coming into the house—it might feel like extra admin, but it's undeniably clever. Speaking of clever, one mum has cracked the code for those insufferable "home-baked treats" requests at school fetes. And, in an impressive feat, a couple transforms into wizard-like time lords to carve out more alone time. You …

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Little Love Stories: Libby Trickett’s Hardest Day Wasn’t In The Pool 19:51

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What comes to mind when you hear 'strong'? Maybe muscles or physical strength? But, what about mental strength and resilience? You may know Olympian Libby Trickett as Libby Lenton. She became a house hold name in the early 2000s swimming for Australia. Libby wasn’t prepared for a different type of strength she would need once she’d retire from swim…

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This Glorious Mess - The Ambulance That Didn’t Need To Be Called 17:28

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On this weeks episode of Parents Anonymous, a gushy Facebook post has a parent questioning their entire existence. Bribery is ALWAYS in the parenting toolkit. Plus a PA theme has started to emerge with parents ringing the emergency services, possibly wasting their time. Much to unpack. Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a voice note, …

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Little Love Stories: Three Daughters, One Bond 21:54

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Parenthood is life-changing, but for today’s guest, Anna Water-Massey, it came with both joy and deep loss. At 30, Anna became a mother to Cleo, and a year later, she lost her own mother to cancer. Despite the heartbreak, Anna shares the incredible bond she’s built with Cleo—a connection that continues to grow, especially now that Cleo has become a…

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Parents Anonymous: Baby Proof… And Also Adult Proof 20:20

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Today's Parents Anonymous dives into another three deliciously embarrassing confessions: a baby locked in the car sparks a lasting daycare shame, one parent confesses to dodging one-on-one time with their child, and childproofing materials prove smarter than the adults trying to navigate them. You can share your best worst parenting stories by leav…

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Little Love Stories: If I Could Call My Best Friend Cal Wilson 33:41

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Have you ever felt that instant spark of friendship with someone new? That’s exactly what happened when comedian Damian Callinan met Cal Wilson in the early 2000s. In this episode of Little Love Stories, we remember the vibrant Kiwi comedian, Cal Wilson, who passed away nearly a year ago. Damian reflects on their friendship, their collaborations on…

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"The Heiress Who Hu$tled Hollywood” 1:52:15

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While Jami takes time off from recording Dirty Money Moves during the Holidays, we’re releasing an episode of her other podcast, Lipstick & Lies. In this episode of Lipstick & Lies, Jami walks co-host Melissa Moore through the topic of our very first season of Dirty Money Moves, the case of Mary Carole McDonnell -“The Heiress Who Hu$tled Hollywood…

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Parents Anonymous: When You Fail At Year 2 Math 18:33

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Is gaslighting a toddler ever okay? We are divided on this episode of Parents Anonymous - which might just be our most outrageous yet. From failed homework to divorce celebration we are dishing out our judgement-free judgement on your biggest parenting confessions and sharing ours as well. Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a voice no…

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Little Love Stories: Two Siblings, One Kidney & The Ultimate Act of Sisterhood 27:45

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The bond between sisters is a unique mix of fierce loyalty and the ability to argue over just about anything. But when someone you love is in danger, that bond becomes unwavering. In this episode of Little Love Stories, we explore the extraordinary bond between sisters Grace and Lil O'Connell. When Lil fell critically ill with meningococcal disease…

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Parents Anonymous: My Baby's Head Is Also A Plate 16:59

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On this episode, we uncover how a mystery rash is actually tied to last night’s dinner, a parent who’s taking "work from home" to a whole new level, and meet a mum who’s embracing sleep deprivation—for a surprising new reason. You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a voice note, email us at [email protected] or for super sha…

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Little Love Stories: The Power And Beauty Of A Birth Right 22:36

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Introducing This Glorious Mess' series "Little Love Stories". In this episode we delve into an important love letter to identity, culture, and belonging. Natasha Lucas has found her place in world through deep connection with her Aboriginal heritage. In a country where only 3.8% of the population identifies as Aboriginal, Natasha’s journey is one o…

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Parents Anonymous: The Macgyver Adult Diaper 15:46

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In this weeks Parents Anonymous we got quite a shock when a super embarrassing toilet dilemma was revealed to be the secret shame of our very own Stacey Hicks! However, we're quite impressed at her ingenuity. Brace for shock and wow Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a voice note, email us at [email protected] or for super shame supe…

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"Hollywood Ending?" | S3.5 E4 25:32

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It’s been over two years since Elisabeth Finch took her leave of absence from the “Grey’s Anatomy” writer’s room. Once she realized she wouldn’t be getting rehired, and that her web of lies had spun violently out of control, she returned to the same Arizona treatment center where she first met her now ex-wife Jennifer Beyer. Over six months after r…

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Little Love Stories: Only Saying Yes To The Joy 29:05

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Before you become “Mum” or “Dad,” you're just you—with a first name, a spontaneous social life, and the freedom to pursue your career ambitions with no limits, even if that means sometimes working 20-hour days. That was the life of today's guest, Bec Bignell, before she became a parent. Bec pushed herself to give 100% to both her career and her rol…

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Parents Anonymous: Killing Off Santa 17:45

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Is it a confession or deep respect to a parent who kills off Santa, The Tooth Fairy AND The Easter Bunny in just one conversation. We're leaning towards respect. Plus a mother who made the mistake of trying to enjoy herself at the beach with toddlers. You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a voice note, email us at tgm@mamami…

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Little Love Stories: A Love Letter To My Body Post Mastectomy 23:28

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Kris O’Neill has a love letter to two girls who she misses terribly, her breasts. After being diagnosed with breast cancer almost two years ago, Kris made the choice to go flat. A complex journey wrapped up in fear, celebration and survival. Kris is now on a mission to change the perceptions of mastectomy. Talking to anyone who has gone flat or foo…

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Parents Anonymous: The Butt-Dial That Ended A Mothers' Group 9:38

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Welcome to a brand new podcast from This Glorious Mess called Parents Anonymous. Part Church Confessional, part Game Show, this is where you share your deepest, darkest parenting confessions to get that guilt off your chest. We'll score each confession, and here at parents anonymous, the worst parenting moment wins the most points. To kick things o…

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"Beyer’s Remorse" | S3.5 E3 31:53

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“Grey’s Anatomy” star writer and producer Elisabeth Finch was just confronted by her new wife, Jennifer Beyer, about her supposed cancer claims. A former registered nurse, Jennifer noticed that Elisabeth didn’t seem to have a port scar for chemotherapy treatments. She’d seen photos of Elisabeth during chemotherapy with a bald head, but also with fu…

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Holiday Gift Guide: Kids & Teens 19:49

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Struggling to shop for the little kids or ever-changing teens in your life? We’ve done the hard work for you. From must-haves for toddlers to trending gifts for TikTok-obsessed teens, this episode breaks it all down to make your shopping stress-free. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Watch us on Youtube KIDS Boujee: Mason Pearson Pocket Bristle & Nylo…

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10 Simple Hacks To Get Your Time Back 26:28

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A few weeks ago, on our parenting podcast This glorious Mess, we dove into the topic of end-of-year overwhelm, and so many listeners shared they were feeling the exact same way! With endless to-do lists, days that feel too short, and barely a moment to breathe, finding time for yourself can feel impossible. That’s why we’ve put together some simple…

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"Jo Mama" | S3.5 E2 33:02

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“Grey’s Anatomy” star writer and producer Elisabeth Finch was apparently going through a lot in the middle of 2019. She remained on top at Grey’s, becoming the de facto writer for any episode dealing with cancer as a subject matter, but she just couldn’t seem to catch a break in her personal life. She claimed she’d lost a kidney to cancer and said …