Emily & Michelle welcome guest, Sarah Dubberke. They discuss the Black Tie Gala Fundraiser Emily and Sarah attended while Michelle pouts and sulks. Sarah shares her adoption story and what it’s like to have her birth mother back in her life after 40+ years. Discussion turns to difficulties dating in your 40s and how Sarah […]
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Season 1, Episode 11 – Unsolicited Life Advice
Michelle & Emily welcome Professor Amanda Staggenborg to the podcast. They share their worst babysitting stories and talk about unsolicited life advice. Emily explains exactly when became a germaphobe and what makes her self-care routines unique during the holidays. They dive into and discuss the irritating syndrome of Mommy-Shaming. Moscato D’Asti by Cascinetta Vietta
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Emily & Michelle welcome the amazing, vibrant, and brave, – the “crazy young mother” – Julia Greco. During this episode Julia shares how a lifetime of chronic pain took her to the darkest of places during the summer of 2018. Julia chronicles her journey on her wonderful blog, https://crazyyoungmother.com/and how her ultimate delights – her […]
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I travelled to Sweden over Thanksgiving to visit my best friend, Ann, and her family. Emily and I wanted to try out what it was like to do a ‘remote’ podcast. So after getting back from my first cruise (Ann and I went to Tallin, Estonia) and adjusting for the 7-hour time difference, Emily and […]
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Michelle and Emily welcome their guest, Sarah Hobson. Sarah, an enthnodramatist, shares the story of her journey. Michelle explains why her energy level is low (LOTS and LOTS of driving) and promises to ratchet back up after a few more sips of wine. Ethnodrama is the collaborative study of social issues. Sarah explains how she’s […]
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We celebrate Emily’s “??” Birthday while splurging on 3 Cellier, Chateauneuf du Pape. After cheerful celebrations, Michelle and Emily have an honest conversation about the gray areas of consent. They invite their audio engineer, Sam Maul, to join the conversation and share his perspective about ‘consent’ and what it means to his generation of men. […]
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Michelle & Emily welcome their guest Jamie Walsh to the podcast. Jamie shares her personal journey about breaking free from an abusive marriage. They discuss the early red flags that were ignored or explained away. Jamie shares how she fought back from the lowest point in her relationship when she thought the only way out […]
Continue readingMore TagSeason 1, Episode 5 – Bad Boy
Michelle and Emily discuss “bad boys” and why some women are drawn to them. A fun, humor-filled, conversation focusing on real issues women face in their relationships. Guest cameo appearance by their audio engineer, Sam, who is fortunate to work with them on Cliterally Speaking as he appreciates hearing from and learning about the emotional […]
Continue readingMore TagSeason 1: Episode 01- Surviving a Sociopath
Pilot Episode with Mich Hancock. The importance of true friendships and coping with a sociopathic son. Cava Eloquente. Featured Wine To celebrate our inaugural episode, we shared Bubbles! This delightful Cava, Elocuente exudes notes of strawberries and a nice creamy finish, is a real gem. It can easily be found for under $13.
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