Welcome to Pessimistic at Best, a podcast for those with a penchant for frequent frustrations, personal gripes, unpopular opinions, honest observations, and the like. Hosted by Sam, your resident Pessimistic Patty, this weekly show dares to ask the question—have we tried listening to women? Each week, Sam sits down with a guest to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly. A surprisingly good country album by your favorite pop artist, a bad bang trim you gave yourself during a manic episode, a ...
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Institusjonen er en ålreit podcast om livet på godt og vondt. Laget av to medmennesker med en rosebukett av psykiske lidelser For annonsering: [email protected] For booking: [email protected]
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Every story starts with a seed. Alana Hadid is on a mission to dig into the tiny, weird, wonderful moments that shape us — one silly, vulnerable and deep conversation at a time. The Seeds is where artists, activists, and icons open up like you’ve never heard them before. This season, Alana sits down with folks like Hasan Piker (political firestarter), Mona Chalabi (Pulitzer Prize winning data queen), Aja Monet (award-winning poet of your dreams), Kendrick Sampson (activist/heartthrob, Insecu ...
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A slightly tipsy exploration of Outlander, Jane Austen, and whatever else we feel like. Currently: Austen adaptations.
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With unapologetic honesty and humor, Hannah Barbakoff and Jillian Scheinfeld challenge the status quo and keep it real with Bitch Please, a weekly podcast dedicated to discussing everything from pop culture events to feminism, dating to social media and beyond. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jillian-scheinfeld/support
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Greetings and Salutations! Native Arkansan now Texan, Mom, Feminist, Loud, and Quirky. If you like dark humor, hidden history, and brutal honesty to deal with the bleakness that is life, you found the right rabbit hole. Call on & Leave a Message: https://anchor.fm/southernfriedsocialist/message
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What Are We is hosted by two proud millennials, Lotanna and Sandra, and produced by Tori. Subscribe to hear us chat about everything from feminism and politics to memes and houseplants. You can also find us on Twitter, where we post even more unfiltered thoughts at: https://twitter.com/whatarewepod. Listen to our bonus episodes here: http://bit.ly/2AUCkIk.
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Camel Toe Candor is the show with open, honest and sometimes uncomfortable conversations about things that the everyday woman (and some men) experience. This show won’t shy away from anything and will attempt to find humor in even the most awkward situations. Camel Toe Candor is for the funny new-aged feminist who enjoys girl talk!
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Episode 1 of Loud Mouth Soup where Matt and Dan argue and pontificate about nothing important.
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🔥 Burn the Tale is a feminist podcast reclaiming the stories of women erased, vilified, or gaslit by history. Each episode, we uncover a true tale, break down the manipulation, and rewrite it with truth, rage, and sharp humor. Hosted by two unapologetically outspoken women, we bring justice, clarity (and fire) to the stories the world tried to bury. It’s time to set the record straight.
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Real reviews by friends that love movies. Straight from the valley, with some humor sprinkled on top to keep it nice and buttery.
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From rom-com author to women empowerment advocate, Kat Addams guides women on the enlightened path to becoming unstuck. As a domestic abuse survivor, she tackles the nitty-gritty of what it takes to liberate yourself and embark on a journey to freedom from miserable situations. Kat’s no bull-shit approach to self-transformation includes shameless insights, progressive practices, and spiritual growth with a heavy dose of humor and f-bombs. If you’re looking for a sign to leave, this is it. Yo ...
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The Air We Breathe is where sharp humor meets deep reflection. Join Tracey and Lauren as theylaugh through life’s biases absorbed from pop culture, media, and family. From dissecting Disney (Was Beauty and the Beast just toxic?) to unpacking body image through DJ Tanner fainting on a Stairmaster. This isn’t just another “hot take” podcast—it’s a laugh-out-loud exploration of how the invisible fog of implicit bias shapes our daily lives, relationships, and decisions. Question the world while ...
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Go Help Yourself: A Comedy Self-Help Podcast to Make Life Suck Less
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Self-help feels like a bit of a dumpster fire, doesn't it? Whether you've binged every self-help book out there or are just getting started in your journey – Go Help Yourself is your source for calling bullsh*t on toxic positivity, turning your existential dread into actual growth, and getting it together without losing your soul (or sense of humor) in the process. Misty loves self-help and is earnestly trying to improve her life, while Lisa hates anyone telling her what to do. Together, we ...
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Heather Hubbard is a former high-powered attorney turned entrepreneur and online personality. A fierce advocate of helping women and underrepresented individuals rise within their respective industries, Heather is known for her blunt and direct "real talk", practical solutions, and sense of humor. In her weekly podcast, Hustle & Flow, she covers topics every smart woman wants to know about. From careers, business, politics, and social justice to Botox, tarot cards, Taylor Swift + Travis Kelc ...
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Get ready to laugh, cry, and shout "me too!" as you navigate the wild ride that is midlife with Live Life in Wander Mode, hosted by Julie Thomas—a former teacher turned entrepreneur who's living her best life in the midst of hot flashes, motherhood, and rediscovery. Whether you’re deep in menopause, adjusting to an empty nest, or just trying to figure out who the heck you are in this second half of life, Julie’s here to remind you that midlife is where the magic happens. Through real talk on ...
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Jet, Jes, Kim and Sabs are four friends living in New York City. They text in a group chat daily, to discuss everything from the personal to profound. This is the space where they invite you into their world. Four Colored Girls Podcast examines trending topics, explores black women and women of color in the world, challenges the status quo, celebrates self-care and uses humor and conversation as it's vehicle. They feature a guest every episode. Meet the Girls... Jet - NY Native, Hustler, Cre ...
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MAKE MOVES is an interview based show, hosted by John Hammond, that peeks into the minds of creative risk takers, and those who support them, by thinking – and doing things – differently. Guests include musicians and music industry visionaries, architects, journalists, farmers, dancers, artists, authors, designers, craftsmen, photographers, etc., etc., etc. Some guests are already famous, some are on the way, and some will never survive, but they all have fascinating human stories to tell. T ...
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If you've ever had a job, you know what we're talking about. Being talked over. Being passed over. Being told you're too intimidating or not authoritative enough. Racism and sexism at work might not look the way it did a generation ago, but it's still very real. Jeannie Yandel and Eula Scott Bynoe break down how sexism and racism shows up in the modern workplace. And with humor, smarts, and help from some badass experts, they bring you real tactics you can use to push back.
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Joyful & Unapologetic Unfolding. This podcast w/Capri & featured guests can feel something like talking with an old friend and also, at times, a cue for reflections of self. Themes you can expect: Honesty, Humor, Women’s Health, Living in Harmony with Seasons, Self-Development, Feminine Wisdom, Motherhood, Free birth, and Terrain Model of Health (vs germ theory) and our God-given rights as humans. Capri is an "elder millennial" with a background in business, psychology, acupuncture, yoga, an ...
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The sociology podcast nobody wants, but everybody needs! Come join us as we break down the complex social world one topic at a time using our sociological imagination.
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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt. Basic Folk is dedica ...
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Unpacking the Eerie is a passion project that merges the intersections of our dark curiosities with our deeply held values. Each episode we’ll dig past the surface of morbid fascination, scavenging for unasked questions surrounding the stories that creep the hell out of us. We hope that when you listen, you’ll experience the feels, the enjoyment, the horror and interludes of comedic relief that we do. - 2 politicized social workers who met in the Pacific Northwest, USA and are now based in t ...
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Hasan Piker Breaks Down Streaming, Socialism, and Internet Hate | The Seeds with Alana Hadid
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In this episode, host Alana Hadid sit down with Hasan Piker — political streamer, political commentator, and king of thirst traps — to talk about the day-to-day behind streaming, dodging online death threats, and the role of luck in life. From his early days working in Hollywood to becoming one of the internet’s most-watched political voices, Hasan…
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Dar Williams: Music was Decided for Me (REISSUE), ep. 314
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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Dar Williams originally posted on October 14, 2021. Enjoy!) Dar Williams…
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Wander with Ayurvedic Health Coach Paula Pister - Part 1 Intuition Deep Dive
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Send us a text In this first episode of a special three-part series on The Wander Mode podcast, we delve into the profound topic of intuition with Paula. Our conversation explores how intuition can guide us toward self-trust and self-care, amidst the distractions of a busy life. Paula shares her journey from being a yoga teacher in her twenties to …
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Wander with Midlife Health Coach Elizabeth Sherman - Feminist Approach to Optimize Your Health
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Send us a text I had the incredible opportunity to chat with Elizabeth Sherman, who is dedicated to empowering women in midlife to achieve optimal health. Elizabeth has a wealth of wisdom and provides personalized solutions for her clients. From tackling perimenopausal symptoms to redefining self-care, Elizabeth's holistic approach and practical ti…
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#247 - Reclaiming Your Identity: Midlife Crisis or Awakening?
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Whether you’re in your 20s, 40s, or 60s, (or any age in between), there are entire industries catering to the infamous quarter-life, mid-life, and even three-quarter-life “crisis.” But what if it’s not a crisis at all and has nothing to do with your age? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 3 types of fear and 2 types of confusion making you feel wo…
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Treat Yourself (But Should You?): Unpacking "Little Treat Culture"
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On today's episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa shares the benefits and drawbacks of what has become known as "Little Treat Culture." An article from Psychology Today explains the principle behind it all, and another from the Huffington Post asks if it has already gone too far. Finally, Lisa brings a list from the NYT of little treats that creatives u…
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Wander with Functional Medicine Nurse Vanda Aubrey - Hormones + Minerals + More
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Send us a text In this episode, I jump into the world of functional medicine with expert Vanda Aubrey. We discuss the importance of truly understanding your body, recognizing hormonal fluctuations, and how to improve your health by addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. Vanda shares her profound personal journey that led her to the field…
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How Palestine Transformed Poppy Liu of Hit Show, Hacks | The Seeds with Alana Hadid
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In the very first episode of The Seeds, host Alana Hadid sits down with Poppy Liu (they/she) — actor, doula, and activist — to talk about ancestry, speaking out for Gaza, postpartum rituals, immigration and motherhood. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Poppy 00:22 SKIP INTRO 00:36 The Chicken Saga Begins 01:15 Sitting the Month Tradition 02…
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Healthcare: ADHD, Burger King & The Spoon Theory
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In this episode of 'The Air We Breathe,' hosts Tracey and Lauren discuss their shared experience with ADHD, an aspect of their lives they didn't realize they had in common for a long time. Both women share their personal journeys of receiving an ADHD diagnosis, the misconceptions they faced, and how it shaped their daily lives. They talk about the …
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John Hiatt is Actually Not Scared to Talk about His Feelings (REISSUE), ep. 313
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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing John Hiatt originally posted on August 5, 2021. In 2021, …
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Wander with Money Motivator Erin Thompson - Invite Money Into Your Life
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Send us a text In this episode, I dive into a practical conversation about money with Erin Thompson, a mom of five and successful entrepreneur with multiple income sources. Erin shares her practical strategies on how to manage your time with family and friends while inviting more money into your life. We discuss the importance of shifting your mone…
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Wander with Perimenopause Advocate Carin Luna Ostaseski - Hot or Just Me? A Conversation about Menopause
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Send us a text Today, I had the pleasure of talking with Carin Luna Ostaseski, the founder of Hot or Just Me, an online shop and resource dedicated to managing perimenopause and menopause. We delved deep into her journey, from founding a groundbreaking whiskey company to her current support of women through midlife transitions. At 47, she's using h…
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#246 - Eliminate Overwhelm: Kelly Nolan's Bright Method That Busy Professionals Swear By
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Patent litigator turned time management strategist Kelly Nolan has created a system that busy professionals – lawyers, doctors, and executives – swear by. If you constantly find yourself putting out fires, racing between work and family commitments, and never getting a moment to breathe because you're perpetually behind, this episode is your rescue…
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Anaïs Mitchell: 2019 Pre-Broadway interview on Hadestown, Lamb Rearing, and Untangling Third Wave Feminism (REISSUE), ep. 312
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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) Listening back, I feel like this 2018 interview with Anaïs Mitchell holds up. Originally published on Jan…
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Contrived Pleasures -The Pool Shark, The Pick-Me, & The Godfather
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This week on The Air We Breathe Pod, Tracey and Lauren dive into the world of contrived pleasures — the things we pretend to love (or even actually start loving!) because we want to fit in, impress, or feel connected. 💡 Key topics covered: Playing pool to prove you’re the alpha in a bar full of men (and how that flex eventually becomes self-powered…
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#245 - Think Like a Strategist: The One Simple Shift to Achieve Any Goal
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For years, people asked me my secret to achieving really big, hard-to-reach goals (like becoming an entertainment lawyer, a BigLaw partner and practice group leader, or making Nashville's 40 Under 40). I never really knew the answer because what I did came naturally to me. But once I became a business strategist over a decade ago, clients wanted to…
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Send us a love letter (or hate mail, your choice!) Picture this: the year is 2006, and Disney's three-episode crossover series 'That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana' is releasing its first episode at 8/7 central, and you're SAT, ready to witness a piece of history. James and I take to the podcast to nerd out over iconic crossover episodes, spiral…
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Morgan Toney on Circles, Elders, and Phil Collins, ep. 311
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Circles have played a huge role in fiddler and singer Morgan Toney's life thus far: from drum circles, to talking circles, to the Earth itself (a circle!). In our Basic Folk conversation, Morgan talks about his L'nu (also known as Mi'kmaq) heritage and growing up on what's now called Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where his ancestors have lived since ti…
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#244: Business Debt & Wealth Strategies with Gina Knox
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Feel as though your business is always in a feast or famine cycle making it impossible to predict cash flow or pay yourself regularly? Are you unsure when and how to use debt wisely? Do you know how to create lasting wealth (even if your business isn’t yet profitable) so that you have long-term options and security? Today’s guest is Gina Knox, aka …
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Send us a love letter (or hate mail, your choice!) We're all secretly afraid that our kids will be losers, and listen, I'm here to tell you that if that happened to me? I wouldn't talk to him either! James and I jump on the podcast to toast to bar games (think pool, darts, shuffleboard, yktv!!!), lament the fact that our thousand-dollar pocket comp…
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Every story starts with a seed. Alana Hadid is on a mission to dig into the tiny, weird, wonderful moments that shape us — one lighthearted, vulnerable, and deep conversation at a time. The Seeds is where artists, activists, and icons open up like you’ve never heard them before. This season, Alana (IG) sits down with: Hasan Piker (IG | YouTube) Mon…
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Kris Delmhorst: Inching Forward through Sleepless Nights, ep. 310
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Kris Delmhorst is not a good sleeper. The Western Massachusetts songwriter is usually awake from 2 or 3 am to about 4 or 5am. Sometimes it feels nice and floaty, but other times she is wide awake worrying about anything her brain can get a hold of. This is similar to a feeling with which she ended her tenth record, 'Ghosts in the Garden,' with the …
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#243: Ditch Quarterly Planning: This Method 5X'd My Results
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For years, I followed the same tried-and-true goal-setting method that most of us were taught—annual planning followed by quarterly planning. But five years ago, a friend told me about a different approach. I tried it, and I've been hooked ever since. I even use it with my mastermind and business strategy clients. It's actually much easier than qua…
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Send us a love letter (or hate mail, your choice!) Why did breakfast box itself into such narrow thinking? The day's most important meal could be so much more than eggs, if only we let it become fully realized!!! Sadie and I jump on the podcast to chat about nicknames we love, bike lanes we loathe, and our deep dissatisfaction with the oppressive e…
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Huge News!!! You're Not Stuck (in the South!)
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Send us a text I can't even believe I'm about to write these words, but here goes. My family and I are moving to Washington, and I can't wait to bring you with us! In this episode I'll share the good news, the turmoil I've been battling, and the future state of this podcast and the whole Kat Addams space. Thank you so much for listening! I hope you…
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Sara Watkins on I'm With Her's Witchy AF New Record, ep. 309
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Sara Watkins joins Basic Folk to talk about 'Wild and Clear and Blue,' the new album from I'm With Her, her band with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O'Donovan. The new LP was inspired by looking back on your life in order to move forward, with a very witchy manner of speaking that encompasses the ancient, mysterious, and spiritual. Sara shares insights int…
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Wander with Functional Nutrition Expert Jennifer Franchak - Get Control of Digestive Issues
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Send us a text In this episode, I sat down with Jennifer Franchak, an expert in functional nutrition, to dive into what functional nutrition really is and how it can help optimize your health. Jennifer explained the holistic approach of functional nutrition, which looks at how all our body systems work together. We chatted about how food and lifest…
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#242: Your Network is Your Net Worth with Selena Soo
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When you have rich, deep relationships with a broad range of contacts, you have a wealth of information, resources, and support at your fingertips. That’s why they say your network is your net worth! For over the last decade, Selena Soo has dedicated her work to building, referring, and connecting other people so that they can amplify their message…
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Send us a love letter (or hate mail, your choice!) If there's a viral snack collab unfolding, Lilly is on the scene! Mountain Dew x Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Sign her up. Swedish Fish Oreos? She's buying 'em, and nobody can stop her, damn it! Lilly and I take to the podcast to indulge in absurd snack innovations, spiral about accumulating too much “stuf…
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The Building Blocks of Wellness: Your Essential Guide to Functional Health with Vicky DiSanto
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We've been hearing the term "functional health" everywhere lately -- but what, exactly, does that mean? Join Misty as she sits down with functional health coach Vicky DiSanto to explore the fundamental principles of functional health, what conventional approaches often miss, and the small changes you can make right now to create optimal wellbeing. …
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Guilty Pleasures: Paige DeSorbo, Dr. Pimple Popper & The Art of Hurkle Durkling
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📍 Episode Summary: In this laugh-out-loud and deeply relatable episode, Tracey and Lauren pull back the glam curtain to confess the beautifully absurd world of guilty pleasures—from lash extensions and Bravo obsessions to smutty books and hurkle-durkling. With their signature wit and unapologetic honesty, the hosts explore the cultural contradictio…
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Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris on THE Three Shoes, Alchemy and Weeding out Baddies, ep. 308
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Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris talk to Lizzie and Cindy for Basic Folk on-board the Cayamo cruise in front of a live audience. We get down to business in addressing NICE things by asking Mary what kind of shoes she's wearing – as she has a reputation for enjoying the good stuff, especially on her feet. After that, we asked and Jaimee Harris enthus…
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"The Crimson Court: When Men Burned Bright in Rouge and Heels"
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There was a time when men’s fashion was layered, symbolic, and intentional. Heels weren’t “feminine.” Rouge wasn’t “unmanly.” Velvet, lace, and gold signified power, not weakness. In this episode, we explore that forgotten part of history - when men burned bright in the courts and at war - and what it says about the way masculinity has been reshape…
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If you do the same thing for long enough, you’re going to hit a plateau. Whether it’s your weight, marriage, job, happiness, or email marketing strategy, what’s working now likely won’t work in the future. So what do you do when you hit a plateau? In today’s episode, I’m sharing four approaches you can use to hit the reset button and start to see r…
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Battle to the (Ego) Death: Misty Faces Lisa In a Self-Improvement Trivia Showdown (Again)
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This week on Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa are joined once again by special guest and trivia master Josiah Jenkins, who has crafted a second self-help trivia battle for the two best friends to go head-to-head. Play along as we find out if this this epic battle will end their friendship or help a good cause. Want more GHY? Download our secret epi…
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Send us a love letter (or hate mail, your choice!) Who eats sardines straight from the tin, carries a wad of rubberband-bound singles, and is in “talks” with the Italian government? Depends on who's asking. Adam and I take to the podcast to toast to tinned fish, raise a stink about early morning construction, and pour one out for the many folks who…
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Susan Werner on Defining Hard Work, Paid Vacations, and Relaxing as Indie Musician, ep. 307
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The dynamic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Susan Werner talks to us onboard the Cayamo cruise, which she describes as a "paid vacation." Reflecting on her upbringing on a working farm, Susan discusses the hard work that shaped her, but also how she’s learning to embrace rest and relaxation. With humor and insight, she navigates the balance be…
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#240: Tennessee's First Transgender Elected Official, Olivia Hill
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Olivia Hill made history in Tennessee as the first transgender person elected in the state when she won a widely contested Metro Council position in Nashville. From her unlikely path into politics, losing her white male privilege after transitioning to being a woman, to being an outspoken representative of trans people in the South, you’re going to…
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Aging Sucks... But You're Gonna Love It!: A Woman's Survival Guide to Getting Older by Brenda Ackerman
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This week on Go Help Yourself, Misty is joined by special guest Mandy Kaplan to review the book Aging Sucks... But You're Gonna Love It!: A Woman's Survival Guide to Getting Older by Brenda Ackerman. Mandy Kaplan is an actress, voiceover artist, singer, writer, podcast host and stinky cheese addict living in LA. Her voice can be heard in hundreds o…
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Send us a love letter (or hate mail, your choice!) It’s important to remember that the SUR experience has little to do with the food. Its true specialties lie in campy ambiance, overpriced cocktails, and the chance to share a room with some of reality TV’s messiest players—pure bliss! Matt and I jump on the podcast to honor our favorite divorce alb…
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Body Image II Electric Boogaloo- Noxema, Spanx, and Miss Congeniality As Feminist Canon
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This week, we’re deep in our feelings—and our closets. We’re revisiting a favorite: body image, beauty standards, and the wild ride of growing up with 90s and 2000s fashion rules stitched into our self-worth. From bridesmaid dress drama to the scent of Noxzema triggering both shame and nostalgia, this episode goes there. From our emotional baggage …
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Jon Muq: Uganda, Cruise Ship Food and His Googly-Eyed Guitar, ep. 306
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Originally from the village of Mutungo, Uganda (near the country's capital of Kampala), Jon Muq's journey to his current life of touring with an Austin, Texas home-base has been unconventional. Onboard the Cayamo cruise earlier this year, we talked to Jon about his childhood experiences, including fetching water with friends and "We Are the World,"…
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#239: BigLaw Breakdown (Trump Goes After Law Firms)
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As a former partner and practice group leader in BigLaw, I have a few thoughts about Trump going after large law firms and their response (in many cases, capitulation) to his threats. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what’s happening, how the past can inform the present and the future, as well as some action items you can take right now. Chapt…
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Send us a love letter (or hate mail, your choice!) Picture this: You're freshly thirteen, you've got your brand new Ocean Pacific swimsuit on, and you're patiently making your way up the wooden staircase with your tube in hand. What's waiting for you at the top, you ask? None other than the Wilderness' most infamous waterslide, the Hurricane. Talk …
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"The Brewing Witches: A Tale Too Hot to Handle"
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Long before the witch hunts, women were the brewmasters: the Alewives. Respected, skilled, unstoppable. So how did they become symbols of fear? In this first episode of Burn the Tale, we expose how power-hungry systems turned brewers into “witches” (or did they? Was that also a tale?) to silence and control them. It’s a tale of erasure, resistance,…
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Ani DiFranco & Carsie Blanton: Menopause, The Wild Child, and Naps to fight Capitalism, ep. 305
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Basic Folk is making trouble at sea with Ani DiFranco and Carsie Blanton! Hosts Lizzie and Cindy had the opportunity to speak with the two like-minded radical songwriters aboard the 2025 edition of Cayamo, a roots music cruise. Our conversation kicks off with Ani sharing her transformative experience performing as Persephone in the Broadway show 'H…
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