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A podcast for the non-traditional woman. Sophie and Tiana are two unconventional women from opposite sides of the world who are in a loving relationship. Join them as they dive deep into their experiences and explore what it means to be a woman in today’s society. They’ll speak on feminism, LGBTQ+ issues, gender stereotypes, sexuality, emotional maturity, and self-awareness. If you find yourself wanting to design your own life outside of traditional stereotypes, then shifting her experience is for you.

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77. what defines us? an analysis of genealogy & identity from 2022-02-08T02:00

We hear the phrase a lot, "in order to know where you’re going, you need to know where you’ve been.” We’ve recently been wondering about genealogy and having our own discussions surrounding...

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76. should we do things outside of our comfort zone? from 2022-01-04T02:00

We hear the phrase “do something outside of your comfort zone” a lot in society. It’s taught to provoke personal growth and an opportunity to embrace change in your life. But is this blanket sta...

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75. LGBTQ+ relationships are more than just sex from 2021-12-14T02:00

It goes without saying that LGBTQ+ relationships are about more than just sex, and it seems like a very obvious statement to make, but unfortunately, it’s actually not that obvious in o...

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74. the pressure to be likable from 2021-11-30T02:00

It’s no secret that women in particular face a greater pressure to be likable as they navigate through society. Be a likable boss, a likable date, a likable presence in the room...but are we rea...

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73. exploring our sexuality: our own personal stories from 2021-11-16T02:00

In today's episode, we share our personal stories of when we realized we were attracted to women and what our experience was like. While we don't personally love the phrase “coming out...

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Wondery Presents - Operator: Podcast Preview from 2021-11-09T03:00

During the 1-900 number craze of the Nineties, one company provided the vast majority of phone sex. American Telnet was an empire founded by the man who called himself “The Telephone Pimp.” He r...

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72. why are women expected to nurture? from 2021-11-02T02:00

Societal gender roles believe that women are biologically more nurturing than men, instead of socialized to become the nurtures. This belief has reinforced the traditional view of the feminine r...

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71. we need to let go of the "three date rule" from 2021-10-19T02:00

The "three date rule" is something we hear about in society in relation to waiting to have sex until the third date when you’re newly dating someone. Today, we’re going to chat about w...

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70. do you have internalized homophobia? from 2021-10-05T02:00

Spoiler alert, we all do! In today’s episode, we talk about examples of internalized homophobia within ourselves, but also in how we’ve seen it within others in society…including those who ident...

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69. trans masculine visibility & the trans athlete ban ft. Schuyler Bailar from 2021-09-21T02:00

Our guest today is Schuyler Bailar, a trans man who is an elite athlete, trans rights advocate, and a well-known social media activist. We’re going to chat with him about the trans athlete ban g...

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68. the Texas abortion ban from 2021-09-07T02:00

Texas has banned all abortions past the 6-week mark, so essentially almost all abortions completely, and enacted a hunt for people seeking the procedure. Ultimately making pregnant patients suff...

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67. green flags in a relationship from 2021-08-24T02:00

We receive a lot of messages about us as a couple and how we keep our relationship healthy. We hear about red flags when it comes to relationships a lot in society, so what about those green fla...

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66. let's talk about gender reveals from 2021-08-10T02:00

Baby gender reveal parties are rituals that celebrate the gender binary and reinforce gender stereotypes. These parties are harmful because they are the very first attempt to box that b...

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65. trans issues, womanhood, & religion ft. Precious Brady-Davis from 2021-07-27T02:00

Discrimination and oppression can be an everyday experience for trans people and can affect so many areas of their lives. Today we bring on reality star, activist, and author Precious Brady-Davi...

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64. misogyny & orgasms from 2021-07-13T02:00

Examples of misogyny and male privilege are present on the streets, in politics, in the workplace, but also in sex. So today, we’re going to talk about the ways in which misogyny is present duri...

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63. sex education ft. Leeza Mangaldas from 2021-06-29T02:00

Sex is a natural aspect of life and a fundamental part of being human. The lack of accurate sex education leads to misinformation on health-related matters such as menstruation, STD awareness, r...

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62. there's no one way to be gay ft. Courtney Revolution from 2021-06-15T02:00

We bring on Courtney Revolution, the star of Netflix's The Circle, to chat about gay representation. We discuss Colton Underwood's coming out, LGBTQ+ visibility, and how heter...

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61. LGBTQ+ representation that we love | HAPPY PRIDE! from 2021-06-01T02:00

LGBTQ+ representation in the media is visibility. Visibility is normalization for marginalized groups and an opportunity for other stories outside of heteronormativity to be told. So today we’re...

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60. f*ck patriarchy ft. Tanzeela from 2021-05-18T02:00

In this episode, we bring on the founder of the popular Instagram page @fuck__patriarchy, to discuss how she brought feminism to social ...

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59. stop settling from 2021-05-04T02:00

Sometimes, we humans tend to settle for less than we deserve in life because of insecurities, societal pressure, or we may not even realize we’re settling. When we settle, we often get ...

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58. no means no: dating, friendships, & even work from 2021-04-20T02:00

No means no.  When we hear "no means no" we often associate the phrase with consent. But what about other aspects of life? Like dating, friendships, and even work environments? Today, ...

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57. what are some romantic things we do together? | Q&A! from 2021-04-06T02:00

What are our star signs? How has the past year affected our relationship? We celebrate our 1-year anniversary of she. with a Q&A to answer all the questions our listeners had for us!

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56. answering the most searched questions about being gay from 2021-03-30T02:00

How do you know if someone is gay? What counts as lesbian sex? In today's episode,  we answer some of the most searched questions on the web when it comes to being LGBTQ+ and gay dating. Listen

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55. porn & the adult entertainment industry ft. Cherie DeVille from 2021-03-23T02:00

The adult entertainment industry is an industry that is constantly scrutinized, shamed, and seen as something we just don’t talk about in society. So today, we’re going to bring on a special gue...

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54. let's talk about "not all men" from 2021-03-16T02:00

Since the news of Sarah Everard’s death in London,  you may have seen women online sharing their own experiences with their safety or the lack thereof. You may have also seen the phrase “not all...

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53. signs that someone lacks empathy from 2021-03-09T02:00

Empathy is something that we don’t often think about when it comes to dealbreakers in friendships, relationships, and even work environments. But it’s one of the most important things when it co...

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51. what does it mean to be non-binary? ft. Heather Ria from 2021-02-23T02:00

In society, we're so accustomed to using binary language when describing people and in how we perceive others to be. This is why the non-binary identity is so important. While being non-bin...

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51. what does it mean to be non-binary? ft. Heather Ria from 2021-02-23T02:00

In society, we're so accustomed to using binary language when describing people and in how we perceive others to be. This is why the non-binary identity is so important. While being non-bin...

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49. what does it mean to self-reflect? from 2021-02-09T02:00

Even as a couple, we know the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself. Which is why it's so important to self-reflect on your own thoughts, experience...

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48. women in power who are changing the world from 2021-02-02T02:00

While the world was busy making noise and watching two white men fight for power in the US, yet again — we thought it was important to take the attention off the repetitive “men in power” narrat...

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47. what it feels like when someone is your person from 2021-01-26T02:00

Whether you’re single or in a new relationship, we all at some point have asked ourselves, what does it feel like when you meet your person? How do you know if this person is right for you? Is t...

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46. what Sex & the City got wrong vs right from 2021-01-19T02:00

In light of the new Sex and the City spin-off series being announced, we wanted to look at everything the original series got right...but also everything they got wrong! We’re going to chat abou...

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45. what entitlement looks like & how it ties into privilege from 2021-01-12T02:00

Entitlement can present itself in many different forms — the expectation for things to work in your favor, ignoring things that you feel don’t apply to you, or by overriding other people’s exper...

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44. redefining the tradition of New Year’s resolutions from 2021-01-05T02:00

As we begin 2021, many of us follow the tradition of making New Year's resolutions in the hopes of a better year. But these resolutions often don’t end up sticking and we ultimately forget ...

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42. why the @feminist instagram account was problematic from 2020-12-15T02:00

Recently, it’s been brought to light that one of Instagram’s most popular feminist pages, with a following of 6.5 million people, was run by two cis men. So is this allyship or ownership? While ...

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41. "Happiest Season": an honest review & thoughts on toxicity from 2020-12-08T02:00

LGBTQ+ representation in films and TV are few and far between. Which is why gays everywhere were pretty excited when they heard that Happiest Season, an LGBTQ+ Christmas movie featuring two gay ...

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40. let’s talk about cancel culture from 2020-12-01T02:00

We live in a time where almost anyone can become famous overnight, but with this fame also comes the risk of being canceled. Is this cancel culture we’ve created, toxic? Are we giving people the...

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39. sh*t they don’t tell you about the birth control pill from 2020-11-24T02:00

The birth control pill has been seen, for the most part, as an empowering way for many women to have control over their sexual health and their bodies. But why do we, as a society, put so much o...

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38. hate culture, social media, & the US election from 2020-11-17T02:00

In today’s society, especially with social media, hate speech and hate culture as a whole has been given a platform to allow toxicity into our daily lives. It’s become a routine to encounter hat...

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37. gender stereotypes ft. Spencer Roehre from 2020-11-10T02:00

Everyone embodies what’s considered both masculine and feminine characteristics. We know this right? So why are certain traits associated with gender, when it's more personality-based? We b...

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36. the “L” word: do we use the term lesbian? ft. Kara Godfrey from 2020-11-03T02:00

Ah the L word, and we’re not referring to the showtime scripted series. We’re talking about the word lesbian, the word we so often refrain from using in society because of its negative ...

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35. welcome to reality: leaving the nest & becoming independent from 2020-10-27T02:00

Living on your own, away from home can be daunting for some, but it’s an essential part of self-discovery, gaining independence, and becoming self-reliant. Traditionally, we tend to see kids sta...

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34. is anger healthy? from 2020-10-20T02:00

Traditionally, anger is viewed as something negative. But what if we turned it around and saw anger as a positive emotional outlet? We examine anger as a justifiable emotion and reaction, and ho...

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33. our personal experiences with therapy from 2020-10-13T02:00

Therapy can be a productive and healthy way to better yourself, improve your mental health, as well as boost your self-esteem and outlook on life. Today, we’re going to chat about our personal e...

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32. side effects of a heteronormative society from 2020-10-06T02:00

It’s no secret that we live in a heteronormative world where being straight is considered the default. We dissect why society enforces heteronormativity and why this is damaging to the ...

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31. shifting our language from 2020-09-29T02:00

Language is an unequivocal representation of our society, and how we use it often sets the precedent for what is tolerated, accepted, and passed down through generations. We discuss ways in whic...

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30. do you need time to fall in love with someone? from 2020-09-22T02:00

Falling in love is different for everyone and of course, it takes time to really get to know someone. However, we’ve been told in society that some fall in love quickly, while for others, months...

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29. relationship killer: unhealthy communication & how to improve from 2020-09-15T02:00

Many people find it difficult to have open, honest communication with their partners, or even to exude healthy communication at work or in friendships. However, we believe the root of the proble...

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28. non-traditional mothers ft. our mothers! from 2020-09-08T02:00

When we think of a traditional family or traditional mothers, we tend to associate it with a certain type of parenting and family atmosphere. But what about the non-traditional mothers who chall...

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27. what are the 8 types of intelligence? from 2020-09-01T02:00

We hear the term IQ used a lot to measure a person’s intelligence, but oftentimes especially in the education system, we don’t acknowledge that there ARE different types of intelligence. Educati...

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26. a different perspective on breakups from 2020-08-25T02:00

Traditionally in society, we tend to associate breakups with failure. But what if we viewed breakups from a different perspective? What if we saw the relationship from an experience poi...

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25. the silent “i” in orgasm ft. Casey Tanner from 2020-08-18T02:00

Have you ever not been able to get there with a partner? We bring in leading sex therapist Casey Tanner to discuss how achieving orgasm starts with you and how redefining sex c...

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24. why do we shame periods? from 2020-08-11T02:00

It’s no secret that in society, there is a lot of shame surrounding women’s bodies, and this goes for the biological function of our periods too. We're going to explore where this shame com...

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23. knowing when to apologize from 2020-08-04T02:00

We’re learning more and more that some situations don’t require an apology even though we’re inclined to give one anyway. However, apologizing when you ARE in the wrong is a sign of mat...

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22. different friends for different reasons from 2020-07-28T02:00

Throughout our own personal journeys, we all have friendships that fulfill different parts of our experience. However, we tend to expect the friends in our lives to fulfill every si...

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21. what IS women's clothing? from 2020-07-21T02:00

When you really think about it, what exactly is women’s clothing? Why is it that certain articles of clothing are “assigned” to women, and some to men. We dive into some of the issues w...

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20. insane double standards between women & men from 2020-07-14T02:00

Society has made small steps towards progress for the equality of both men and women. But we’re not quite there yet. We’re going to chat about some of the insane double standards that still exis...

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19. do YOU have toxic traits? | how to identify your own toxic behaviors from 2020-07-07T02:00

What are some common toxic traits that people have and may not realize they have? No one is perfect and there are always aspects of ourselves we can improve on. Whether it be in relationships, f...

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18. what society can learn from the LGBTQ+ community from 2020-06-30T02:00

The LGBTQ+ community doesn’t get enough credit for all the positive examples, values and activism that our community exemplifies. Instead our community is often underrepresented in mainstream cu...

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17. creative tips for long distance relationships from 2020-06-23T02:00

Take if from a couple who spent a year 8,325 miles apart; long distance relationships aren’t easy, but they CAN work. We discuss our 8 unique tips for easing the difficulty of a long distance re...

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16. attracting what you want: how we met from 2020-06-16T02:00

Knowing what you want from life will enable you to find it. Sophie and Tiana talk about the law of attraction, how they met and not settling until you find your person.

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10. stop pressuring women to have kids from 2020-05-05T02:00

The greatest sign of gender inequality being alive and well is how society pressures women to have children and by a certain age. When will we stop giving women deadlines, and implying that a li...

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9. why love languages are important from 2020-04-28T02:00

What are love languages and how can they help you understand yourself and your partner better? We discuss compatibility within the 5 love languages.

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8. disney princesses: an investigation from 2020-04-21T02:00

WTF is going on in some of these Disney princess movies and why is the witch always old and ugly? Like many others in quarantine, we’ve been binging Disney Plus and noticed some questionable mes...

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7. un-bi-lievable: explaining bisexuality from 2020-04-14T01:00

What does it mean to be bisexual and what are some of the challenges that come with the label? We discuss our experience with bisexuality and society's perception of it.

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6. marriage: i do vs i don’t from 2020-04-07T01:00

Society puts so much pressure on getting married, especially by a certain age, but is it really that important? We discuss how marriage doesn’t need to be the goal.

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4. emotional maturity = healthy relationships from 2020-03-31T05:00

What is emotional intelligence and can you have a healthy relationship without emotional maturity? We discuss how the success of a relationship depends on how emotionally mature you are, and if ...

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3. the problem with labels from 2020-03-24T06:00

Sophie and Tiana debate the benefits and issues with labels in both sexuality and everyday life.

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3. the problem with labels | shifting her experience from 2020-03-24T06:00

Sophie and Tiana debate the benefits and issues with labels in both sexuality and everyday life.

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2. are you a feminist? from 2020-03-24T05:00

What makes up the female identity and what does it mean to be a woman in today’s world? We dive into the term “feminist” and what went wrong.