On this week’s episode of the podcast, Tracey and I are talking about Brett Kavanaugh and his confirmation to the Supreme Court, and offering some thoughts on what we can do in the wake of this horrendous decision. Other things discussed include: How to talk to kids (both boys and girls) about this subject Why we shouldn’t despair Why we …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 74: The Upside to Stress & Why Discomfort is Essential to Growth
Is there an upside to stress? Is stress essential? These are the questions Tracey and I are tackling today. We talk about the importance of discomfort and why we shouldn’t rescue our children from it, why stress is essential for building resilience, and why the way we talk about stress changes how it affects us physiologically. I also talk about …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 73: Grief, Depression, Motherhood, & New Rites of Passage for Women
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Tracey and I are talking about grief — which is a topic our society doesn’t quite know how to handle. We talk about the differences between depression and grief, grieving both obvious things (i.e. death, divorce, etc.) and the loss of things that are maybe not so obvious, as well as the grief …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 72: On Feminism, High Heels, Toxic Masculinity, Abortion Rights, & the Sex Industry
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Tracey and I are talking all about feminism. Do we consider ourselves to be feminists? Should we all be feminists? Are there things about the current feminist movement with which Tracey and I disagree? We also talk about what it means to be a good feminist, the sex industry, toxic masculinity (and non-toxic …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 71: Emotional Labor, Conflict in Relationships, & Why We Need to be Willing to Rock the Boat
This week’s question is: Is it reasonable to ask someone to care about certain things as much as you do? In this conversation, Tracey and I are talking about emotional labor in relationships and how to approach this topic in a partnership when it feels like one person is carrying more of the load. Other topics discussed include: Why it’s …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 70: Breakups, Self-Forgiveness, & Why We Aren’t Entitled to Closure
This week’s episode is all about closure. Why do we seek it? How can we get it? Do others owe us closure when a relationship ends? Can we get closure on our own or does it require participation from another person? Join Tracey and I as we tackle these questions, talk about how we’ve found closure in our own lives, …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 69: Approval-Seeking, External vs. Internal Rest, Benefits of Meditation, & Why It’s Okay to Stay Small Sometimes
Whose approval are you seeking? On this week’s episode, Tracey and I have a meandering conversation sparked by this question, exploring all the ways we seek approval and how we can learn to stop looking outside ourselves for validation. We discuss why we continue to seek approval from our parents even as adults, how social media can exacerbate this need …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 68: Money, Shame, & Why Financial Literacy is Essential For Women
JUICY TOPIC ALERT! Today, Tracey and I are talking all about money. It’ s an important topic that we believe often gets overlooked in the health and wellness industry. So get ready for an open, honest, transparent dialogue about a subject that makes most of us uncomfortable. Tracey and I talk about money in partnerships and what it means to …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 67: 15 Tips to Make Dating Not Suck & Relationships More Fulfilling
This episode was such a fun one to plan out and to record, y’all! Tracey and I have compiled a list of fifteen dating tips, taken both from our own life experience and our professional knowledge. And don’t worry! Most of these tips are just as useful for folks who are already in long-term relationships or even married, so the …
On Feeling Sad, Summer Shame, & Tips For Dealing With Reverse SAD
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ~John Steinbeck PSA: It’s okay if you don’t love summer. The truth is, I don’t either. In fact, it is my least favorite season. I typically just survive through the summer months (barely), getting through them each year by reminding myself on an almost …