Podcasts by Ladies Who Lunch
Ladies Who Lunch lets you sit at the table and explore topics often left out of polite conversation with YouTubers Ingrid Nilsen and Cat Valdes. Write in to join their dialogue about sex, relationships, social phobias and more as they approach life's dilemmas with compassion and a sense of humor. New episodes every week.
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Comparing Pain + the Silence Around Miscarriages from 2018-06-05T10:00
This week’s episode is inspired by a letter from a listener who wrote in to discuss how people often compare their own pain to another’s. We know that empathy creates connection, and sympathy can c...
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Saving Yourself from Tech Addiction from 2018-05-29T10:00
After being inspired by a recent Katie Couric doc about our brains and technology, we’re diving into our own relationships with tech. Tech use and addiction is something that’s heavily accepted and...
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When What You Think Will Make You Happy Doesn't from 2018-05-22T10:00
This week, we're talking about the desire for a quality or situation that you think will make you happy once you get it: a raise, a perfect body, a relationship, etc. We’ve bought into the myth tha...
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What Happens When You Envy Someone? from 2018-05-15T10:00
This week, we’re talking about feelings of admiration and envy. Sometimes, these feelings can come up in response to encountering someone who you consider to be more successful, more beautiful, fun...
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Getting Over Getting Older from 2018-05-08T10:00
This week, Ingrid is joined by her long-time friend and professional makeup artist / beauty editor, Francesca Giaimo, to talk about the beauty-related pressures that women feel as they grow older. ...
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When Courage Meets Compassion from 2018-05-01T10:00
This week, we're talking about the balance between courage and compassion. If you have too much courage, you can become destructive to yourself and to others, but if you have too much compassion, y...
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When Your Needs Don’t Align With Your Partner’s from 2018-04-24T10:00
Learning to live alongside and love another person is tough, but it's only made harder by the many issues you face in a long-term relationship. Compatibility is only the first step. Factors like ti...
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Body Wisdom with Holistic Health Coach Cara's Kitchen from 2018-04-17T10:00
This week is all about body wisdom. We're joined by Cara Cifelli from Cara's Kitchen, a holistic health coach who has a personal mission of helping others love the skin they are in and develop a ba...
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When Does Self-Care Become Selfish? from 2018-03-27T10:00
Self-care is having a moment -- it's a great way to strengthen yourself and take care of yourself at the same time. People approach self-care in different ways. For some, it's a bubble bath and Net...
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Moving On and Letting Go from 2018-03-13T10:00
Letting go of something is complex. It can be from a relationship, a home, a job, an idea about yourself and who you are. Just because something was right for you in the past, doesn’t mean it still...
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When People You Love are Sexist from 2018-03-06T10:00
This week, we're talking about how we deal with sexism from people we love: how it relates to people who mean well but may be ignorant, how to navigate through conversations with people who are act...
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Being On the Cusp of Change from 2018-02-27T10:00
This week, we're talking about change. Whether a relationship starts or ends, you're moving, you have got a new job, or you've lost someone you love, change (whether it's good or bad) causes stress...
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Competition and Comparison from 2018-02-20T10:00
This week, we're talking about competition. For some people, competition forces you to give your best. Having that challenge right on your heels pushes you to run faster, work harder and think deep...
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Content We Love from 2018-02-13T10:00
This week, we're spreading the love. As people who create content for a living, we want to share some love and appreciation for the TV shows, podcasts, movies and content creators we are into right...
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Our Obsession with Celebrity from 2018-02-06T10:00
This week, we're talking about celebrities and the desire to know all about them. Why do we, as a culture, value fame over almost everything else? The celebrity serves as both an object of worship ...
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Love Letters from 2018-01-30T10:00
So many of the letters we get in our inbox are about love, so we decided to dedicate an entire episode to them! We're talking about what it's like to crave "the chase", how to appear more approacha...
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On Being Judgmental from 2018-01-23T10:00
This week is all about judgment. We are all inundated with explicit judgments, like the number of likes, faves, retweets, positive and negative comments on our social media. People who interpret th...
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Non-Romantic Rejection with Chris Klemens from 2018-01-16T10:00
Our friend Chris Klemens joins us this week to talk about rejection. Being involuntary forced to leave a job or professional relationship can swirl you into a downpour of emotion: embarrassment, de...
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Mistakes We've Made in Our Careers from 2018-01-09T10:00
We're both on what some people would consider an "unusual" career path. We're so grateful for the opportunity we have to share our passions with the world, but we still have those "I wish I knew th...
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Our Highs + Lows of 2017 from 2018-01-02T10:00
Happy New Year! Reflecting on the past year is something that we all tend to do around New Year's Eve. Looking back on the year is not about beating yourself up and seeing what you need to do bette...
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Money Matters: How Making It and Not Making It Affects Relationships from 2017-12-19T10:00
This week, we’re talking about the thing a lot of people try not to talk about...money. Dating and navigating a relationship can be tough as is, but add in that tricky conversation about money, and...
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Emotionally Surviving the Holidays: Dealing with Family, Lying and Loss from 2017-12-12T10:00
The holidays offer many reasons to be anxious and stressed. There are office parties, last-minute gifts, crowded malls and social pressures. But for a lot of us, the biggest source of holiday stres...
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Sexual Harassment in Hollywood and Beyond from 2017-12-05T10:00
Sexual harassment and assault claims have been all over the news recently as more and more people are accused of it. In this episode, we're sharing a few of our recent experiences with harassment a...
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How We Stay Informed Without Losing Our Minds from 2017-11-28T10:00
Politics can be overwhelming, especially right now. We both make it a point to stay informed on what's going on, but we do it in different ways. We're sharing our favorite ways to get our news and ...
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New Beginnings from 2017-11-21T02:40
We're back! We're filling you guys in on what we've been up to and why we've been gone for so long. We're in brand new places with both the podcast and in our own lives! Cat shares what it's been l...
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Color in the Queer Community (with Melantha Hodge) from 2017-06-27T05:00
As Pride Month comes to an end, we chat with our friend Melantha Hodge about working in the music industry as a gay woman of color. How has it affected the way she's been treated by men in the busi...
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The Journey of Gender Fluidity from 2017-06-20T05:00:33
We continue Pride Month with special guest Connor Manning, who shares the experience of identifying as gender fluid. What is gender fluidity? How do you know if you're non-binary? We also ask Conno...
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Taking Pride in Your Bisexuality (with Alayna Fender) from 2017-06-13T05:00:21
This week, our friend Alayna Fender shares her personal story of being bisexual. What are the ways we define bisexuality? Why does the LGBTQ community scrutinize people who are bisexual? We also ex...
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Being a Gay Woman (with Cammie Scott and Alexis G. Zall) from 2017-06-06T05:00:46
We start our LGBTQ+ month with special guests Cammie Scott and Alexis G. Zall to talk about all things lesbian. Is there more pressure to look or behave a certain way after coming out? How can you ...
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Reflecting on Mental Health Month from 2017-05-30T05:00:07
As May comes to an end, we review our conversations focused on mental health. What were the biggest surprises we learned? Did we change our opinions about "13 Reasons Why"? We also share a listener...
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The "13 Reasons Why" Controversy from 2017-05-23T05:00:05
This week, we share our "13 Reasons Why" debate from Playlist Live with special guests Kati Morton and Lisa Filipelli. Where did the show succeed, but also fail? Was the graphic visual of Hannah Ba...
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Overcome Your Eating Disorder from 2017-05-16T05:00
To continue Mental Health Awareness Month, Kati Morton is back to help us address the biggest questions on eating disorders. What causes people to have anorexia, binge eating, or bulimia? How can y...
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What Is OCD? from 2017-05-09T05:00:11
This week, licensed therapist and professional mental health expert Kati Morton helps us answer your questions about obsessive compulsive disorder. What are the symptoms of OCD? How can you treat i...
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Trying Out Therapy from 2017-05-02T05:00:40
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we take an exploration through therapy. What should you expect from a therapist? Why do people go to therapy? Do you always have to talk about your deep e...
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Forgiving Your Parents from 2017-04-25T05:00
Our journey through reconciliation finishes up with the difficulties of forgiving our parents. How can you move past the inevitable pain that enters this relationship? If you forgive them, are you ...
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When Women Say "I'm Sorry" from 2017-04-18T05:00
Apologizing is an important step towards reconciliation, but sometimes we say "sorry" too much. Why do women typically apologize more than men? Can you still be a feminist and use these undermining...
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Releasing Resentment Towards Ourselves from 2017-04-11T09:16:44
Our reconciliation theme continues with forgiveness towards ourselves and our past. How do you transition from bitterness towards compassion? Can you take too much responsibility for painful events...
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Reconciling With An Ex from 2017-04-04T05:00:23
To start this month's theme of reconciliation, we dive into the process of amending past romantic relationships. How do you know if you should let an ex re-enter your life? What red flags indicate ...
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A Wrap Up on Honesty from 2017-03-28T05:00:40
Now that we've thoroughly explored this month's theme of honesty, we wrap it up by sharing your responses and experiences with this incredibly complex topic. When should someone seek professional h...
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When Silence Becomes Lying from 2017-03-21T05:00
We wrap up our honesty series with the murky grey topic of lying by omission. Is a white lie just as bad as a straight out lie? When is it okay not to share all the information? Should you tell you...
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Being Honest with Yourself from 2017-03-14T05:00:40
Our journey through honesty travels into the difficulties of being truthful with ourselves. How can you be more aware of your shortcomings? Are you necessarily a bad person for lying about who you ...
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The Bitter Feeling of Being Betrayed from 2017-03-07T05:00:05
To continue this month's theme of honesty, we travel through the frustrating process of being betrayed. How do you overcome trust issues after a friend or partner has lied to you? Why do we gasligh...
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When Fake News Becomes a Real Problem from 2017-02-28T10:00:36
We launch our new, month-long honesty series by sifting through the issue of fake news. How do you know which news stories and sources are trustworthy? Should social media sites be responsible for ...
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Dealing with Depression from 2017-02-21T05:00
This week, we sink into the isolating, yet common experience of depression. What causes depression? What are the symptoms? Why are women more likely than men to suffer from this mental disorder? We...
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Embracing Insecurities from 2017-02-14T05:00
This week, we dive into the universal experience of feeling insecure. How can you break the cycle of self-hatred and accept yourself? Can your poor self-esteem ruin a relationship? How can you stop...
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Can Guys and Girls Be Just Friends? from 2017-02-07T05:00:12
The platonic friendship is a subject of much debate - and this week, we attempt to find the answer. Can men and women really have a close, but non-romantic relationship? Should you talk to your "ju...
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When to Let Go of Your Dreams from 2017-01-31T07:03:48
This week, we determine when it's time to set aside your dreams. How do you move on after you say goodbye to your aspirations? Why is failure and rejection good for us? How do you find out what rea...
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The Different Ways We Fall In Love from 2017-01-24T12:00
Finding that perfect partner is a fantasy that's been spoon-fed to us since we were born. This week, we take a realistic look at the different ways we fall in love. How do you know when you're in l...
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Seeking Social Acceptance from 2017-01-17T05:00
In this week's episode, we cope with the feeling of not being accepted by your friends and family. How do you climb out of the pit of self-hatred? How has the internet affected our self-acceptance?...
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Birth Control Choices from 2017-01-10T05:00
This week, we lay out some popular birth control methods that could work for you. Which form of birth control is the most reliable? How do you maximize the effectiveness? Why else would you want to...
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The Quarter-Life Crisis from 2017-01-03T05:00
Now that 2017 has arrived, we all feel a little anxious about what we still haven't accomplished - but believe we "should." So this week, we sort out the struggles of the common quarter-life crisis...
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Marriage: True Love or a Trap? (Rebroadcast) from 2016-12-27T05:00
We're off for the holidays, but we'll be back with new episodes next week! In the meantime, we're sharing one of our favorites, when our best friends Eileen and Carrie joined us to discuss the hype...
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Living in Post-Election Limbo from 2016-12-20T05:00
Now that we've had some time to digest the results of the election, we dig into our experiences through the aftermath. As Hillary supporters, how are we dealing with Trump fans? What have been the ...
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How to Survive Family Time During the Holidays from 2016-12-13T05:00
The holidays are fast approaching, which can be exciting - but also incredibly stressful. So this week, we help you define your own holiday joy. How can you prevent holiday loneliness? What should ...
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Losing the Fear Of Losing Your Virginity from 2016-12-06T05:00
This week, we break into some common problems about virginity. How will you know when you're ready? What are the consequences you should consider before losing your virginity? How can you get over ...
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Figuring Out Family Dynamics from 2016-11-29T05:00
This week, special guest Meg DeAngelis joins our exploration through the impact of family in personal growth. What's the difference between being an only child, sharing families, and having a twin?...
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Fetishes&Fantasies from 2016-11-22T05:00
In this week's episode, we strip down the conversation around sexual fantasies and fetishes. How should you talk to your partner about your fantasy? Why is it considered weird if a woman joins the ...
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Unveiling the Mask of Makeup from 2016-11-15T05:00
This week, we peel off the layers of issues surrounding makeup. Does makeup undermine feminism? Why do - or don't - people use makeup? At what point does your self-worth rely too much on your beaut...
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Attacking Your Anxiety from 2016-11-08T04:00
This week, we dive into the deep, dark pool of anxiety. What are some common anxiety symptoms? How can you calm yourself during panic attacks? How do you find an anxiety treatment that works for yo...
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No Shame in Sex Drives from 2016-11-01T05:00
In this week's episode, we take a trip through sex drives. Why do we assume men have higher sex drives than women? Will your libido die out as you age, or does it get stronger? How can we prevent t...
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Don't Tell Me How To Dress from 2016-10-25T05:00
This week, we dissect the problematic idea of "dressing your age." Why are we so quick to criticize the appearances of older women? Is there really a certain way adults should dress? How do you kno...
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Break the Habit of Lying from 2016-10-18T05:00
In this week's episode, we sort through the many factors of lying. Why do people lie? Are there situations when too much honesty can be cruel? How do you stop lying? We also compare compulsive liar...
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The #Debate from 2016-10-11T05:00
In this episode, we jump into the storm of the 2016 presidential debate. Are Trump's obscene comments justified as common "locker room talk"? As feminists, could we ever empathize with Trump suppor...
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The Female Orgasm from 2016-10-04T05:00
This week, sex educator Laci Green joins us to clear up the fog surrounding the female orgasm. What are the different ways to have an orgasm? How can you overcome the stigma around women having org...
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The Complications of Cheating from 2016-09-27T09:37
In this episode, we dip into the murky grey waters of cheating. What pulls people into infidelity? Can that betrayal ever make the relationship stronger? How can you tell if you're walking down the...
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Period Problems from 2016-09-20T05:00
This week, we explore one of our favorite topics - periods! As a bonus, Cora founder Molly Hayward joins us to help answer some menstruation mysteries. How is your poop affected during this time of...
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Protection Against Toxic People from 2016-09-13T05:00
This week, we explore the different tools to handling toxic people. What are the red flags of a toxic person? Should you confront them about the situation or just let it go? We also discuss getting...
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Are You Racist? from 2016-09-06T05:00
This week we sink deep into the topic of racism - not an easy conversation, but undoubtedly a necessary one. How do you know if you're racist? Are ignorance and silence harmful? Can we ever be comp...
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Breakups, Part Four: Dating Your Ex from 2016-08-30T05:00
For this bonus finale of our breakup series, we debate the dilemma of getting back together with an ex. How can you tell if you actually want to rekindle the relationship, or just be friends? How m...
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Breakups, Part Three: Friend Breakups from 2016-08-23T05:00
In the third installment of the breakup series, we dig into the sometimes more painful, more awkward predicament of the friend breakup. How do you know when you should deactivate a friendship? How ...
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Breakups, Part Two: The Rejectors from 2016-08-16T05:00
Our second episode of this breakup series delves into the dilemma of being the rejector, the one to call it quits. How do you know if there's a right time to break up? How can you break up with som...
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Breakups, Part One: The Rejected from 2016-08-09T05:00
We kick off our breakup series with a topic that floods our inbox: rejection. How do you deal with the heartache of getting dumped? Is it ever healthy to stay in touch with your ex after they break...
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Freedom From Regret from 2016-08-02T05:00
Regrets -- we've all had a few. This week, we explore the different ways to handle those situations that didn't quite end in our favor. What have we regretted the most? Is it possible to have no re...
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How We Turned Our Hobbies into Careers from 2016-07-26T05:00
This week, we discuss the ebb and flow of using passion to pay the bills. How do you deal with judgment and criticism from friends, family, or reputable companies? We also talk about the pros and c...
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An Honest Look at Friends With Benefits from 2016-07-19T05:00
Entering the friends with benefits situation is like stepping into a pool of honey - it's sweet at the moment, but it can get real sticky real fast. So why do we seek these types of relationships? ...
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A Prescription for Loneliness from 2016-07-12T07:06:07
In this week's episode, we investigate the spiral into loneliness. Why do we feel alone even when we're surrounded by people? Is the internet contributing to our feelings of isolation? It's common ...
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Listener Letter Faves from 2016-07-05T05:00
Sharing your stories has been such a valuable part of this show. So this week, we honor you guys by bringing you some of our favorite moments from letter time - the fear of being forever alone, las...
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Own Your Shame from 2016-06-28T05:00
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of rape and sexual assault. In this week's episode, we investigate the dark, haunting feeling of shame. What moments have been our biggest source...
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Unpacking Personal Identities from 2016-06-21T05:00
This week, we take a long reflection at our ever-evolving identities. How have our personal identities changed the most? How can you overcome an identity crisis? We also examine how our families an...
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Justifying Jealousy&Envy at PlayList Live from 2016-06-14T05:00
In this Playlist Live special, we explore the complications of jealousy and envy. What's the difference between these two emotions? How can you be less jealous in relationships? We also discuss why...
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Dealbreakers: The No-No's of Relationships from 2016-06-07T05:00
This week we spill about dealbreakers - the nah-nah-nah's, the romance ruiners. What are our biggest dealbreakers? Should cheating always result in breakups? Would we pick unconditional love over a...
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Balancing Independence&Validation from 2016-05-31T14:37:38
This week is a bit of a two-parter, as we investigate the relationship between independence and validation. Why are some of us more self-reliant than others? Is it dangerous to rely on external val...
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Marriage: True Love or a Trap? from 2016-05-24T05:00
Our best friends Eileen and Carrie join us this week to discuss the hype around marriage. Why has marriage become the ultimate goal? Will we ever tie the knot? Can a couple still love each other bu...
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Complicated Crushes from 2016-05-17T05:00
Crushing on someone? Join the party! This week, we spill the beans on our current, very complicated crushes. What do we do with these feelings? How can you tell if you have a crush? Is it okay to c...
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The Meaning of Motherhood from 2016-05-10T13:23:34
In honor of Mother's Day, we try to make some sense of motherhood. How do we define motherhood? What kind of unconventional mother figures raised us? Will we eventually become mothers? We also disc...
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Introverts in an Extroverted World from 2016-05-03T05:00
We're both proud introverts, but surviving in a world built around extroverts can be tough. How can you thrive in a workplace that's surrounded by people? What are the pros and cons of dating intro...
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Sexuality&Stereotypes from 2016-04-26T05:00
We've made tons of progress in the LGBTQ+ community, but there are many challenges that still exist. How do you keep heteronormative comments from pushing you further into the closet? Is it ever ok...
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Our Bodies, Our Stories from 2016-04-19T05:00
Our bodies are part of our story - including this week's conversation. Can you be too fat to be intimate? Is skinny-shaming just as bad as fat-shaming? Can too much body positivity be unhealthy? W...
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Online Dating: How Do You Do This Thing?! from 2016-04-12T05:00
This week we dive into online dating. How can you make the best profile? How do you build up the courage to meet an online match in person? What's the best way to break up after the first date? We ...
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Feminism Now: Empowerment or Objectification? from 2016-04-05T05:00
In this episode, we debate the many aspects of feminism. Are Kim's nude photos an act of female empowerment or objectification? Do women deserve to be pissed off? Why are more females joining the p...
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Friendship or Friendless? from 2016-03-29T12:03:11
Welcome to the first episode of Ladies Who Lunch! In this episode, we explore the multifaceted world of friendship through the lens of our real life relationship. Can you have more than one best fr...
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Friendship or Friendless? from 2016-03-29T12:03:11
Welcome to the first episode of Ladies Who Lunch! In this episode, we explore the multifaceted world of friendship through the lens of our real life relationship. Can you have more than one best fr...
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Friendship or Friendless? from 2016-03-29T12:03:11
Welcome to the first episode of Ladies Who Lunch! In this episode, we explore the multifaceted world of friendship through the lens of our real life relationship. Can you have more than one best fr...
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