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This week, Kate is joined by Cathy Peshek (@poorlittleitgirl) to deep dive the Twilight Saga. Twilight has experienced somewhat of an internet renaissance ever since all 5 movies arrived on Netflix in July. Unsurprisingly, these ageless vampires did not exactly age well, so Kate and Cathy both celebrate and lament elements of the books/movies; from loving them for what they were to understanding the more troubling themes that seem so obvious now. They discuss the standout themes from each movie, why Bella served as a vessel for the emotionally fragile, discuss pet peeves/plot holes, delve into crowdsourced questions from Instagram, and all-in-all, just thoroughly enjoy taking a supermassive black hole of a deep dive into this iconic moment in pop culture. Enjoy! Look out for bonus content later this week on Patreon: patreon.com/bethereinfive Donate to https://mthg.org/ to help secure the future of the Quileute tribe by moving the at-risk community to the safe zone where their culture and heritage can continue to thrive for generations to come. Listeners can receive 10% off your first order over $150 plus free shipping. Visit Cuyana.com/BETHEREINFIVE to get your individual code Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout To see terms and learn more about how to earn $10 cashback, go to paypal.com/BETHEREINFIVE. To get $10 cashback on your first transaction of $20 or more, just head to your local CVS and pay using your PayPal or Venmo app Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today

This week (while experimenting with a Sunday release), Kate takes on a type of influencer/coach she hasn't specifically discussed yet; wellness influencers that make a living teaching people how to manifest their dream life (by way of having allegedly manifested theirs). This is a confusing conversation; Kate both wholeheartedly believes in impossible things happening that she can't comprehend due to her own [manifest] density in understanding the vastness of the universe, yet also feels griped by influencers who exploit this concept's supernatural classification to overpromise and overcharge for things they can't deliver. From her confusing thoughts toward spirituality and new age wellness, to discussing the law of attraction and The Secret, to the alarming materialism of modern social media manifesters, to the mental health implications of the logic that "thoughts = reality," to the troubling ways issues like fertility are targeted, to some reflections from Kate in wondering if she's manifested her career.... this topic is layered, to say the least. Enjoy! And so it is. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate instagram.com/bethereinfive Bonus episodes & powerpoint parties: patreon.com/bethereinfive SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Allform is offering twenty percent off all orders for our listeners at Allform.com/bethereinfive As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive Go to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BETHEREINFIVE to save FIFTEEN DOLLARS OFF your first month's subscription plus FREE shipping on EVERY order. Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at oliveandjune.com/bethereinfive WORKS CITED: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/21524975/manifesting-does-it-really-work-meme https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/manifest-attraction-covid-work-369/2021/03/12/62d22144-81f6-11eb-9ca6-54e187ee4939_story.html

This week, Kate resuscitates the 2019 sorority deep dive to bring you part 3: the potential new member bender. The tides didn't turn but they have appeared to have rolled in the favor of Bama rush taking over Tiktok For You pages across the nation. In this episode, Kate breaks down her fascination with reliving sorority recruitment via Tiktok, her confusion at where their accessories are from, reminisces about her own experience with raising her glass (then getting sent to standards), and discusses the part of it she hasn't covered enough: what this would look like if you weren't selected. Additionally, she dives into the lore of University of Alabama's "old row" vs. "new row" and the secret society called The Machine that is rumored to still wield a great deal of power, not only over student government, but also local & state political elections. Then, Kate does a snorkel through the Grammy nominee CDs from '96 and '98 and forgets why, but pretty sure Billie Eilish's latest bridge has something to do with it. TLDR; from the outside looking in, you can never understand it… from the inside looking out, you can never explain it. Enjoy & AOT! PATREON: patreon.com/bethereinfive CLEAR THE LISTS: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18wRZYiICLE_zJg12f7wyYWFW333o3UEJR4kzK2gW3vs/htmlview SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/bethereinfive and use promo code bethereinfive ButcherBox is offering our listeners 2 five-ounce lobster tails and 2 ten-ounce ribeyes for free in your first box! You can only get this special deal when you sign up for a new membership at ButcherBox.com/BETHEREINFIVE Go to Prose.com/bethereinfive for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/bethereinfive WORKS CITED: https://classic.esquire.com/article/1992/4/1/the-most-powerful-fraternity-in-america https://cw.ua.edu/65356/news/tracking-the-machine-a-timeline-of-uas-underground-greek-organization/ ARCHIVE.ORG via greekchat.com Listener emails

A fairly fast-paced snorkel detailing every question Kate has about the cottagecore internet aesthetic and its relationship to folklore, quarantine, bloggers, the popularity of the nap dress, homesteaders, big berry picking energy, condocore, horse and/or dolphin girls, among other things. Includes snorkels about Red (Taylor's Version), Hill House Home, and My Unorthodox Life as well. Enjoy! WORKS CITED https://aesthetics.fandom.com/wiki/Cottagecore https://www.chicandcultural.co.uk/post/aesthetics-the-style-of-internet-subcultures https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/jul/04/nell-diamond-hmd-tweet-bankers-no-sympathy https://www.eonline.com/news/1277757/nell-diamond-retraces-her-steps-to-nap-dress-success-and-how-motherhood-helped-along-the-way SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners HelixSleep.com/bethereinfive 25% off ANYTHING you order when you get better hydration today using promo code BETHEREINFIVE at LIQUIDIV.COM Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at oliveandjune.com/bethereinfive Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today

This week, Kate starts with a personal update, then has a *burning* desire to tell you about the consequences of a recent Amazon purchase she made. She then answers listener questions about a variety of topics, ranging from men telling women to wear less makeup, bridal parties, Taylor Swift lyrics, small talk, quitting your job, being single, and more! Enjoy. Personal episodes (wedding etc.) and more at patreon.com/bethereinfive CLEAR THE LISTS! https://bit.ly/bti5clearthelists SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: To experience an entirely new standard of comfort, visit bollandbranch.com to get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code BETHEREINFIVE Go to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BETHEREINFIVE to save FIFTEEN DOLLARS OFF your first month's subscription plus FREE shipping on EVERY order Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at oliveandjune.com/bethereinfive Go to Zocdoc.com/BETHEREINFIVE and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive

Continued from last year, when Kate wrote a rough, albeit spirited, partial script imagining how the characters of Stars Hollow would react to COVID-19. She posts niche content like this on Patreon (given it's a soul-baring indicator of her level of obsession in the series) but hopefully fellow Gilmore Girls fans will enjoy! If you've already heard the Patreon version, FYI this has both the original plus roughly 30 mins more of added commentary and personal fan fiction plot lines. Next week, we will be back to regular episodes! Listen to more Gilmore Girls deep dives on patreon.com/bethereinfive

A deep dive into the world of MK&A including two hours of meandering through Full House, DualStar, My First Video, direct to VHS, and some of the greats: Billboard Dad, Passport to Paris, Holiday in the Sun, etc. The 20 min intro contains Kate's recent thoughts, but the rest of this was recorded last year and Kate was lucky enough to be joined by a fellow MKA-obsessed listener, Kelly Bare. This week, instead of new episodes, Kate is releasing some of her niche bonus episodes from Patreon that have been behind a paywall for people to enjoy on the regular feed. Next up, Gilmore Girls fanfic. Enjoy! LINK TO MORE BONUS EPISODES: patreon.com/bethereinfive DEEP DIVE REQUEST FORM: https://bit.ly/bti5deepdives LIVE SHOW TRACK 5 NYC TICKETS: https://dice.fm/event/lv5vp-kate-kennedy-track-five-a-be-there-in-five-live-event-5th-aug-chelsea-music-hall-new-york-tickets

This week, Kate is joined by style journalist Elizabeth Holmes (author of the popular instagram series So Many Thoughts & recent NYT Bestselling book, HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style). They discuss all things royal style & protocol, diplomatic dressing, their favorite Meghan & Kate moments, the Oprah interview, the [lack of] follow up by the family, Meghan's media coverage, Lilibet, royal stylists, and more! At the beginning for a brief pop culture roundup, Kate shares her thoughts about Emmy noms and In The Heights, among other things! Enjoy! Follow Kate: @bethereinfive Follow Elizabeth: @eholmes Buy Elizabeth's book here! Track 5 NYC (live show + Taylor Swift dance party) tickets are available here: Patreon bonus episodes, powerpoint parties, Kate's health update, TS playlist episode: patreon.com/bethereinfive Listen to HGTV OBSESSED on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts Helix is offering up to $200 dollars off ALL mattress orders AND 2 free pillows for our listeners atHelixSleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE Get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/BETHEREINFIVE Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today

This week, Kate is joined by Betches co-founder and chief creative officer Sami Sage to discuss the latest about #FreeBritney, among other topics. From 4th of July culture, to patriotism, to Taylor Swift, this episode has a little bit of everything. Kate starts off the episode by talking through some of the recent developments since the interview to get everyone up to speed as well. Enjoy! Tickets to Track 5 NYC: https://dice.fm/event/lv5vp-kate-kennedy-track-five-a-be-there-in-five-live-event-5th-aug-chelsea-music-hall-new-york-tickets Listen to HGTV OBSESSED on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive Right now, new members can get bacon for life when they sign up. Just go to ButcherBox.com/BETHEREINFIVE Cuyana never goes on sale but as a special offer, my listeners can receive 10% off your first order over $150 plus free shipping. Visit Cuyana.com/BETHEREINFIVE to get your individual code Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at oliveandjune.com/BETHEREINFIVE

A personal update from Kate, your resident Childless Millennial. TW: infertility, miscarriage. — Support our sponsors: Allform is offering 20% off all orders for our listeners at Allform.com/bethereinfive Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code BETHEREINFIVE to save an additional 15% off your first order Get 10% off your first order with my promo code BETHEREINFIVE at OSEAmalibu.com

In this second installment, Kate reads hilarious, heartbreaking, and sometimes traumatizing stories from listeners' most memorable summers at Church camps, suburban pools, and more. Enjoy! patreon.com/bethereinfive Follow Kate on instagram at instagram.com/bethereinfive SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive You can try them worry-free for 30 nights, with free shipping and returns. And my listeners get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code bethereinfive at bollandbranch.com. Start feeling better with Feals. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/bethereinfive and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping Go to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BETHEREINFIVE to save FIFTEEN DOLLARS OFF your first month's subscription plus FREE shipping on EVERY order-- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time

This week, Kate shares her own musings along with listener stories about all things nostalgic summertime. Primarily focused on suburban pool culture and summer camp tales, these stories made her laugh, cry, gasp, and long for simpler times when her only agenda was to eat snack bar chicken tenders, scope for megahotties, and wait for a hot summer's day to melt into a thunderstormy afternoon complete with sandwiches, dry clothes, and the Disney channel. Fair warning, a lot of the camp stories are quite religious and intense, but would you expect a Beth's version of a hot girl summer from yesteryear to be any different? Enjoy! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Back by popular demand, receive Bacon for Life! Right now, new members can get bacon for life when they sign up. Just go to ButcherBox.com/BETHEREINFIVE CLEAR is the absolute BEST way to help you get back to what you love! They have locations in over 35 airports across the country making it safer, easier, and. faster to reunite with loved ones or take that much-needed vacation. It works great with Pre-Check, too! And right now, for a limited time, you can get your first two months of CLEAR for FREE. Go to CLEARme.com/BETHEREINFIVE and use code BETHEREINFIVE Helix is offering up to $200 dollars off ALL mattress orders AND 2 free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today

This week, Kate's sister is live for the first time from her new place in sunny California and they have a fun, lighthearted convo about nostalgia and pop culture that covers the following topics: 90s bedroom decor, Spencer Gifts couture The coolest cars as a teenager Storm chasing career ambitions inspired by tornado movies Influencers & tumbler/adult sippy cups sweeping the nation A questionable segment going through the notes app in our phones Kelly's drafts of Bumble replies The phenomenon of "Dirty Sodas" in Utah Going undercover to an Herbalife loaded tea nutrition shop Ghost Kitchens Going through our search history Bethenny's HBO show Friends Reunion KUWTK Making Kelly guess if lyrics are country or written by Kate Kelly's advice on life & career as a type A gal on a type Be show And so much more! Enjoy! FOLLOW KATE: instagram.com/bethereinfive Tickets go live tomorrow for new live show in Chicago, Track Five on July 24- check Kate's instagram at 12 CST, Patreon pre-sale at 11 CST (patreon.com/bethereinfive) SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp dot com slash bethereinfive Order online and get 25% off when you go to LIQUID IV DOT COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Allform is offering twenty percent off all orders for our listeners at Allform.com/bethereinfive Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE and get a free trial of Premium Membership! Source for Stanley cup segment: https://shopthebuyguide.com/blog//the-story-of-the-cup

In part 2 of this quarter's series where Kate answers listener voicemails, she covers a lot of ground with a wide range of topical depth. This episode covers: -A discussion of the 'Troubled Teen' industry and the under the radar abuse of boot camps/wilderness therapy camps/conversion therapy programs that con parents into thinking that legitimate therapeutic treatment is being provided to their children. -An overview of what happened with Chrissy Teigen & Courtney Stoddard and a diatribe about the complexities and propaganda of cancel culture vs. general accountability -A nostalgic detour through official hot girl shoes at different points in Kate's life (remember when Sambas were like Loubs?) -Lauren Conrad: Mob boss or BFF? A thinkpiece on the term 'loyalty' on reality television -True Life: A listener called into the real Delilah. This is her story. -Then, an answer that is so long, half is (already recorded) and needs to be put on Patreon, where Kate responds to a 2 part voicemail from a listener struggling with purpose, contentment, comparison, job satisfaction, and ongoing disappointment due to deviating from their original goals in life. Enjoy! Stay tuned for the overflow content on patreon this weekend: patreon.com/bethereinfive Follow kate on instagram: instagram.com/bethereinfive HOTLINE: 312.379.9676 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Helix is offering up to $200 dollars off ALL mattress orders AND 2 free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Go to HelloFresh.com/bethereinfive12 and use code bethereinfive12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! You can try OSEA risk-free for 30 days and get free shipping on orders over $50. They even send free samples with every order! Get 10% off your first order with my promo code BETHEREINFIVE at OSEAmalibu.com. Go to Zocdoc.com/BETHEREINFIVE and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. WORKS CITED: https://www.youthrights.org/issues/medical-autonomy/the-troubled-teen-industry/ https://www.hrc.org/resources/the-lies-and-dangers-of-reparative-therapy https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-involved/trevor-advocacy/50-bills-50-states/about-conversion-therapy/ https://www.thecut.com/2021/05/courtney-stodden-chrissy-teigen-told-me-to-kill-myself.html https://www.fastcompany.com/3057545/why-millennial-women-are-burning-out https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/millennials-burnout-generation-debt-work

A two part episode! This week, Kate had so many interesting voicemails, she broke it up into two parts. In part 1, she answers some of the lighter fare, such as: How would she define a Hot Girl Summer? and other musings about the pursuit of hotness in our youth, feat. yet another country music tangent. How does she feel about Swifties calling Olivia Rodrigo a snake because she sent a PR package to Kim K? Where the hell do you make real friends as an adult? How does she feel about shopping dates? feat. an unsolicited dressing room soliloquy What's her dream fictional tv/movie location for a dinner party and the corresponding dream fictional cast? feat. an inevitable Gilmore Girls tangent What's the deal with women who with public platforms being accused of attention-seeking behavior? Does Kate know she's perpetuated Country Apple erasure in the context of B&BW scents? Tune in for part 2 as she tackles heavier topics, e.g. the troubled teen industry, MOH drama, feelings of failure, Chrissy Teigen, managing parental expectations, and more! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/bethereinfive. Don't miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code BETHEREINFIVE to save an additional 15% off your first order. Support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BETHEREINFIVE to save FIFTEEN DOLLARS OFF your first month's subscription plus FREE shipping on EVERY order

This week, Kate discusses a topic that combines her interests in both weddings and purity culture by reading listener-submitted stories about church-mandated pre-marital counseling, something she had a particularly interesting experience doing. This counseling is often done not by clergy members but by random married couples at the church. Without curriculum regulation, married couples teach engaged couples how to be married based on their personal anecdotal best practices, and the results range from quite troubling to absolutely hilarious, depending on who you get. Not meant to be offensive, just to share experiences about something that is mandatory for many couples, and has potential, but often underdelivers with archaic recommendations for gender roles, birth control, finances, etc. Enjoy! Support our sponsors! Allform is offering 20% off all orders for our listeners at Allform.com/bethereinfive ButcherBox is offering new members a free BBQ Bundle in their first box– That's 2 NY strip steaks, 6 burgers, and 5 lbs of drumsticks all for FREE in your first box. Just go to ButcherBox.com/BETHEREINFIVE Get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today WORKS CITED https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/10/premarital-cohabitation-divorce/573817/ https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/11/06/marriage-and-cohabitation-in-the-u-s/

This week, Kate reviews Taylor Swift's Grammy-winning, iconic sophomore album, Fearless. She examines it both from the lens of nostalgia for when it first came out and also details her reaction to the new version released April 9th. From her favorite songs, to opinions on improved re-records, to favorite vault songs, to [shocking] emotional reflections on when she first heard these songs, Kate dives into the album like it's brand new. Beyond that, she hopes to tie it back to the poetry that lies within choosing this title for her first re-record; perhaps the most Fearless act of all- TS going out of her way to re-record all of her music and take back what's rightfully hers. Enjoy! Follow Kate: instagram.com/bethereinfive Bonus episodes, powerpoint parties, wedding story, and more! patreon.com/bethereinfive Outtro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv8CUDTm8cw SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Visit Audible.com/bethereinfive or text bethereinfive to 500-500 I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/bethereinfive Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE and get a free trial of Premium Membership

Today's episode is a really fun bonus interview featuring Laura Tremaine (host of 10 Things To Tell You, author of "Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First.") Laura recently wrote a 'guidebook to life-giving conversations for deeper relationships' that is designed to help you identify unique details and anecdotes from your own life and cultivate genuine connections with others. These connections, of course, can only be made if you do one thing first: share your stuff. Kate and Laura talk about a variety of things, from her upbringing, to her time in the mom blogging world, to why people aren't comfortable sharing, ot the importance of going deeper with friendships, to church camps, magical moments, examples from her book, Troop Beverly Hills, and more! Enjoy! You can follow Laura on instagram at @laura.tremaine and buy here book here! Allform is offering 20% off all orders for our listeners at Allform.com/bethereinfive Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at oliveandjune.com/BETHEREINFIVE

This week, Kate takes on a new term, "cheugy," a made-up word from Tiktok that, via aggressive media coverage, has been thrust into the social lexicon. This episode examines the struggle between being lighthearted/letting comedy exist and the diversity that lies within financial security of millennials that is often forgotten when slinging semi-classist tropes. She dives into the definition of cheugy, attempting to validate the concept of being 'off-trend' by examining which items named were actual trends, and if this legitimately is a term that would be fairly applied across genders and social classes. Fearing the reincarnation of society's love for terms like 'basic,' Kate argues why there is millennial sensitivity to the early 2010s trends, and what Pinterest, bloggers, early influencers, etc. did for women. And as a result, the ways in which their entrepreneurial efforts are often dismissed in favor of mocking their hobbies. TLDR, it's cheugy as hell. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can try OSEA risk-free for 30 days and get free shipping on orders over $50. They even send free samples with every order! Get 10% off your first order with my promo code BETHEREINFIVE at OSEAmalibu.com. Go to Feals.com/bethereinfive and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off ALL mattress orders AND 2 free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com.BETHEREINFIVE. Go to HelloFresh.com/bethereinfive12 and use code bethereinfive12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! WORKS CITED Kiera Breaugh: Tiktok; Instagram; YouTube Original Cheugy Tiktok: User deleted https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/poor-millennials/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/style/cheugy.html https://www.thecut.com/2014/10/what-do-you-really-mean-by-basic-bitch.html https://www.thecut.com/2021/05/cheugy-is-hard-to-define-but-easy-to-identify.html https://popcrush.com/what-is-cheugy-slang-describe-millennials-explained-tiktok/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9546995/What-cheugy-Inside-viral-new-term-millennials.html https://fashionatbrown.com/archive/2019/11/25/the-permeation-of-fashion-in-middle-america-a-narrative https://archive.curbed.com/2019/12/19/21024424/interior-design-trends-2010-2019

In this episode, Kate does an unforeseen spinoff mini dive into something that wasn't on her radar until recently: highly instagrammable shake/smoothie/tea/coffee shops that are secretly tied to an MLM. With data showing that these 'nutrition shops' lose thousands annually, they have widely become known to be a covert recruiting tactic for Herbalife that are posing as mom & pop shops in small towns and cities alike. With minimalistic branding, instagram-friendly backdrops, little to no ingredient transparency (but appealing drink names), friendly staff, and financial incentives to share on social media, these storefronts provide all the ingredients for the thing Kate hates the most: a manipulative enterprise that preys on vulnerable people in the name of help, nutrition, religion, success, or any abstract characteristic that a person is both unqualified to make and deceptive in their solutions. At one point there is a tangent into numerology & Pythagorus' (of pythagorean theorem fame, obv) cult, but, par for the course on this show. Kate also reads e-mails from listeners who wrote in to spill the tea they once unknowingly drank. Enjoy! Bonus Episodes: patreon.com/bethereinfive SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Go to Zocdoc.com/BETHEREINFIVE and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today. Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code BETHEREINFIVE to save an additional 15% off your first order. Get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today. *choice of sponsors in adjacent categories explained at length in episode! Works cited: https://iamherbalifenutrition.com/healthy-weight/herbalife-nutrition-clubs/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/herbalife-a-pyramid-scheme_b_4220426 https://www.mlmnewsreport.com/herbalife-linked-to-drug-trafficking-money-laundering-in-new-investigative-report/ https://www.plainsite.org/realitycheck/herbalife.html https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/herbalife-side-effects-and-horror-stories/ https://www.latimes.com/business/la-xpm-2013-feb-15-la-fi-herbalife-latino-20130216-story.html

This week, Kate concludes the three-part hybrid Rachel Hollis/self-help Venn diagram series by reading listener e-mails that detail interactions with RH's material and reveal a wide variety of personal implications found within her (and other self-help celebrities') messaging. Enjoy! Cut footage of first two episodes on patreon.com/bethereinfive As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive For a limited time, ButcherBox is offering new members 3 lbs of chicken breast, 2 lbs of pork chops, and 2 lbs of ground beef all for FREE in your first box. Just go to ButcherBox.com/BETHEREINFIVE Go to CLEARme.com/BETHEREINFIVE and use code BETHEREINFIVE for your first two months of CLEAR for FREE Go to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BETHEREINFIVE to save 20% off your first month's subscription

In this (now) trilogy exploring the world of self-help 'mogul' Rachel Hollis, Kate reads a handful of listener emails and walks through the 4-part Venn diagram she's been building since October, mapping the similarities between cults, conservative religions, multi-level marketing schemes, and large-scale self-help gurus that hold conferences like Rachel Hollis and her former 'hero,' Tony Robbins (remember, "I own you?"). In the first hour, Kate reads emails while analyzing Rachel's RISE conference and how the format compares to historical examples of known manipulative marketing strategies (e.g. low-key mind control). She walks through the psychological tactics tied to her former 'hero,' like aggressively teaching psychotherapeutic concepts in his favor (reframing, limited beliefs), resurrecting trauma, using NLP, hosting LGATs, etc. After many listeners reached out asking for more time to write in, she decided she'd air this episode first, but part 3 will be all e-mails. Overall, Kate's exploring her hypothesis that she can link many large-scale self-help & motivational speakers to being deeply rooted in some form of hybrid MLM/evangelical preaching/self-development movement, that when used for nefarious reasons can turn into cults, but best case turn into snake oil empires making professional manipulators and paraphrasers into multimillionaires at the expense of our mental health, preying on generations of vulnerable people who are being told (and sold) that they are 'Made for More.' Enjoy? Kate's Patreon with bonus episodes (will eventually upload cut footage from past 2 episodes): patreon.com/bethereinfive Kate's IG: @bethereinfive SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at oliveandjune.com/bethereinfive Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE and get a free trial of Premium Membership WORKS CITED https://www.researchgate.net/publication/20837138 https://www.payscale.com/data/gender-pay-gap#section14 https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/janebradley/tony-robbins-self-help-secrets https://psychology.wikia.org/wiki/Large_Group_Awareness_Training https://thefincheranalyst.com/articles/lgats-and-fight-club-dissecting-a-delusion/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large-group_awareness_training https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_large-group_awareness_training_organizations https://www.trajectify.com/blog/2020/2/18/five-lessons-learned-at-my-first-awareness-training https://innersunshine.medium.com/large-group-awareness-trainings-1-0-good-and-bad-cc8bc22df4e https://littlevillagemag.com/letter-to-the-editor-rachel-hollis-is-not-the-embodiment-of-female-empowerment/ https://hbr.org/2020/08/institutional-investors-must-help-close-the-race-and-gender-gaps-in-venture-capital https://austinemedia.com/jim-rohn-biography-and-life-history/ https://freedomofmind.com/multi-level-marketing-and-self-help-cult-groups-learn-the-warning-signs/ https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/870234341 https://kutv.com/news/local/follow-the-profit-how-mormon-culture-made-utah-a-hotbed-for-multi-level-marketers http://www.harley.com/writing/large-group-awareness-training.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3AZjrFPpIM https://www.facebook.com/jordanbelfort/posts/motivationmondaynapoleon-hill-said-the-starting-point-of-all-achievement-is-desi/10154207371793465/ https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1962/7/28/the-rosy-world-of-nutri-bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbalife_Nutrition https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Rohn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large-group_awareness_training

A Rachel Hollis deep dive. In this episode, Kate dives into the recent controversy surrounding the self-help empire of Rachel Hollis, who is a wildly successful motivational speaker, podcast host, CEO of Rise (and formerly HollisCo), among other things, but is probably most well-known for being the author of NYT best sellers "Girl, Wash Your Face" and "Girl, Stop Apologizing." Kate starts with analysis of the troubling dialogue and caption of her now-deleted video and also now-deleted first apology last week. Then, she discusses the problem with "made for more" culture, especially in the context of the RISE conference and support of the MLM industry that preys on vulnerable people via her prosperity gospel-adjacent business coaching. Then Kate talks through her journey with what she's found troubling about Hollis' content, detailing how she thinks it fits in the broader 2010s self-help zeitgeist of #girlboss culture, and shares her journey in how these movements have shaped her view of feminism and empowerment. In the second episode, Kate will read more listener-submitted emails, wanting to give her take so she can open up the floor to give her yours. Please submit any feedback, stories of being in the RH fandom, or thoughts on women's self-help to [email protected] subject line RH. All opinions in this episode are of Kate Kennedy's or listeners that submitted emails to Be There in Five Podcast. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Go to Feals.com/bethereinfive and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Helix is offering up to $200 off ALL mattress orders AND 2 free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Go to HelloFresh.com/bethereinfive12 and use code bethereinfive12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today. Works Cited: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/12/style/rachel-hollis-girl-wash-your-face.html https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/janebradley/tony-robbins-self-help-secrets https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/rachel-hollis-girl-wash-face-accused-plagiarizing-quotes https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/how-rachel-hollis--a-texas-mom-of-four--ended-up-writing-one-of-the-years-biggest-books/2018/11/10/59d3e89e-d9e1-11e8-a10f-b51546b10756_story.html Quote from Tony Robbins' seminars: https://medium.com/the-awl/im-with-awesome-fire-walking-with-tony-robbins-fcd4a49d8ed Savvy Writes Books RH Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WShNx2HsXRGjj9F593HzA Black Magic Violin: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vsND-4wfP8LaCJX6v0wZg

This week, Kate answers listener voicemails ranging from a variety of light and heavy topics, such as: Kaylor Purity culture affecting marriage Favorite celebrity rumor/folklore Deux Moi Experiences with Tarot card readers Friendship fallouts on Instagram Kate's current obsession: QuakerTok Best roller rink tunes What to do if a friend joins an MLM And much more! When you're finished, go to patreon.com/bethereinfive where she answers more questions! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Allform is offering 20% off all orders for our listeners at Allform.com/bethereinfive Get 20% off your first mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/bethereinfive and use promo code BETHEREINFIVE Start fueling your adventures today at LIQUIDIV.COM, promo code BETHEREINFIVE for 25% off ANYTHING you order. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive

This week, Kate snorkels through a variety of topics, with the core theme being overlooked and/or forgotten internet drama. She discusses Cinnamon Toast Crunch gate, sexism in Consumer Packaged Goods, talks about the role of cancel culture in the Bible, meanders through music with her favorite SAT words, talks about how you know influencers have 'made it,' then dives into one of her favorite internet communities: Candle Culture. From funny/forgotten candle rant youtubers, to her perceptions of Bath & Body Works vs. Yankee Candle vs. Dyptique, to the impact of COVID on the candle industry, aggressive reviews, pretentious descriptions and more -- it's safe to say Kate spends a lot of time *waxing* poetic in this candle-forward episode. She also talks about one of her favorite stories that yielded an exciting period of internet mystery and drama surrounding an epic pop star catfish. Overall, fun, lighthearted, and hopefully fast moving-- Enjoy! Apt tour & Taylor Swift trilogy theories new on Patreon: patreon .com/bethereinfive SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS To receive 20% off your first order, go to SKOUTSHONOR.com/BETHEREINFIVE Enter promo code BETHEREINFIVE at nutrafol.com to save twenty percent off your first month's subscription. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/BETHEREINFIVE. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp dot com slash bethereinfive

This week, Kate has the pleasure of being joined by one of her favorite microinfluencers and women's health advocates, Ailsa Emmel from @_happygocurly_. Ailsa and Kate talk about so many topics, from the ups and downs of instagram, to how she got started, to women's health Wednesday, cancel culture, Kate's fears about childbirth, sex ed, and more. Since Ailsa is a Certified Nurse Midwife, a large majority of this conversation is dedicated to discussing women's health, being open about our bodies, and learning more about Ailsa's experience spending her days with different women in some of their most vulnerable moments. Kate loved this episode and conversation and hopes you do too! GetTWO pounds of ground beef in every box for the life of their subscription. Just go to ButcherBox.com/BETHEREINFIVE Get 20% off your first mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/bethereinfive and use promo code BETHEREINFIVE Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE and get a free trial of Premium Membership. Other resources: APISAA Therapist Directory @asianmentalhealthproject @asiansformentalhealth Shop merch at bethereinfive.com! Bonus eps and patreon at patreon.com/bethereinfive!

Kate recaps Meghan Markle & Prince Harry's bombshell interview with Oprah from last Sunday. The intro is new, with recent updates from Buckingham Palace and Kate discussing the British press' reaction, and the remainder of the episode is Kate's raw take from Sunday night right after it aired. If you already listened on Patreon, the first 30 mins or so are new! You can also listen to last night's live show Bar Cart Sports on demand through the end of the weekend - onlocationlive.com/bethereinfive TW: Suicide Description:Visit Audible.com/bethereinfive or text bethereinfive to 500-500. Go to Feals.com/bethereinfive and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Go to HelloFresh.com/bethereinfive12 and use code bethereinfive12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Enjoy 20% off your first order by going to minted.com/BETHEREINFIVE

This week, Kate salutes one of the most iconic magazine series of our time: Seventeen's Trauma-rama. First, she discusses Meghan & Harry's upcoming interview, then does a brief Are You Afraid of the Dark detour, followed by reading from old Seventeen & YM magazines she bought off of eBay from their juiciest embarrassing stories sections. Following that, she reads crowd-sourced 'things that are embarrassing for no reason' anecdotes from listeners and discusses the discomfort of, well, just generally existing. Enjoy! BAR CART SPORTS: This Thursday 3/11 at 9:05 EST! Buy tickets for my virtual live show at onlocationlive.com/bethereinfive Patreon bonus episodes: patreon.com/bethereinfive Support our sponsors! Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off ALL mattress orders AND 2 free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive. Start fueling your adventures today at LIQUIDIV.COM, promo code BETHEREINFIVE for 25% off ANYTHING you order. Right now, ButcherBox is offering new members ground beef for life. That's TWO pounds of ground beef in every box for the life of their subscription. Just go to ButcherBox.com/BETHEREINFIVE.

This week, Kate does a continuation of last week's episode (Pussycat Dull) since more listeners submitted their tales of cringeworthy attempts to make their crush jealous. They somehow keep getting better. In between stories many of Kate's own anecdotes and insights are shared, from her being cast as a Valley Girl to a broader discussion of sexism in how women are judged for the way they speak. There's also discussions of things like the 00s 'mean girl' culture, a revisiting of Why Men Love Bitches, an argument for not striving for effortlessness, and an update on Childless Millennial, to name a few. Enjoy! BAR CART SPORTS: March 11 Virtual Live Show Tickets! onlocationlive.com/bethereinfive Bonus episodes: patreon.com/bethereinfive SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS To receive 20% off your first order, go to SKOUTSHONOR.com/BETHEREINFIVE for Natural and preventative grooming solutions for pets. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive. Join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health. Go to HelloFresh.com/10bethereinfive and use code 10bethereinfive for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/BETHEREINFIVE

This week, Kate reads from listener-submitted stories about the embarrassing (and now hilarious) ways in our youth that we tried to make people jealous and/or acutely aware of how well we're doing following a romantic rejection. From the classic "sorry wrong IM" all the way to a full John Tucker Must Die reenactment, these stories represent the good, the bad, and the delightfully cringy of Livin La Vida Four Loko in the mid-2000s. But first, Kate discusses some broader thoughts on mid-aughts media & pop culture and how it influenced her 'hot girl' days, then her sister Kelly joins her to discuss her participation in an MLM, Valentine's stories, myspace, and more; followed by the two peppering in their bad dating stories as they listen through listeners' quests to go from dull to Pussycat Doll in peak "Don't Cha" culture. MARCH 11 LIVE SHOW TICKETS: onlocationlive.com/bethereinfive PATREON: patreon.com/bethereinfive (access to powerpoint parties, t swift bonus episodes, and more!) INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/bethereinfive LINK FOR LIST OF RESOURCES AND WAYS TO HELP IN TEXAS: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZ_dAIHZLk/?igshid=1pbpqdq0d7xm2 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! For a limited time, ButcherBox is offering new members 2 New York strip steaks and 1 pack of bacon for free in your first box. Just go to ButcherBox.com/BETHEREINFIVE . Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today. Support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code BETHEREINFIVE and new customers will get twenty-percent off Plus FREE shipping on EVERY order. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That's FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends!

TW: Mention of EDs, body image discussion This week, Kate has a conversation with Erin Heatherton, a former Victoria's Secret Angel and Sports Illustrated model (among other things) who now lives in Chicago after having stepped back from the spotlight. She's now crushing it as an entrepreneur and somehow befriended Kate along the way, so they recorded a heart to heart about not only Erin's life and career but also about body image, problematic beauty standards, doing Ayahuasca, being in VS shows, dealing with depression, getting back to her roots, and so much more. instagram.com/bethereinfive Go to patreon.com/bethereinfive for over 100 bonus episodes & access to PowerPoint parties. Start crafting your unique Save the Dates or Invitations with Minted, made custom for you. Enjoy 20% off your first order by going to minted.com/BETHEREINFIVE As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive. Join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health. Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE and get a free trial of Premium Membership.

Kate answers listener voicemail questions on a variety of topics, e.g. music videos, her mom, fading friendships, city living, Dixie D'Amelio, societal pressures and more! Hotline: 312.379.9676 patreon.com/bethereinfive Right now, you can get a FREE rack of St. Louis Ribs, 1 pack of bacon and 1 pack of pulled pork for free in your first box. Just go to ButcherBox.com/BETHEREINFIVE Go Feals.com/bethereinfive and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Grab your Energy Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off ANYTHING you order when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at LIQUIDIV.COM.

It's been one year since Kate begged her listeners to start talking the 'Tok, and on this episode, Kate follows up on her original TikTok deep dive to update everyone on what's happened in the past year. She broadly discusses the big trends, cringy dance moves, obscure subcultures, roller coaster legislation, favorite follows, etc., but also dives into specifics about some of the app's biggest stars. She discusses the trajectory of the D'Amelios, Addison Rae, The Hype House, Sway House, and even does an accidental (and kinda successful?) deep dive into Bella Poarch's mysterious background, among other things. Enjoy! Bonus episodes and guide to accounts mentioned: patreon.com/bethereinfive Follow @bethereinfive @bethereinfivepodcast Support our sponsors Go to HelloFresh.com/10bethereinfive and use code 10bethereinfive for 10 free meals, including free shipping! You deserve to know what's in your multivitamin. That's why Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That's FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends!

This week, Kate takes on the Venn diagram of Instagram "life coaches," self-help gurus, manifesting babes, and multi-level marketing #girlbosses that peddle the (often) false hope of financial freedom and entrepreneurial dreams through uncomfortable emoji-laden texts and Facebook messages. She discusses the problem with influencers selling one-size-fits-all solutions based on their anecdotal business experience and then reads crowd sourced stories from listeners who have been on the receiving end of MLM and entrenprenHERial outreach. Enjoy! Kate & Kelly's career talk: patreon.com/bethereinfive Support our sponsors! Visit Audible.com/bethereinfive or text BETHEREINFIVE to 500-500 to tart your free 30 day trial. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive and join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health. Go to Nutrafol.com and using promo code BETHEREINFIVE. New customers will get twenty-percent off Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE and get a free trial of Premium Membership. Works Cited https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/multilevel-marketing.html?CMP=RDRCT-FDN-FRAUD-100518 https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/trade-regulation-rule-disclosure-requirements-and-prohibitions-concerning-business-opportunities-ftc.r511993-00010%C2%A0/00010-57283.pdf

This week, Kate's feeling metaphorically hungover from 2020 and is providing you some hot takes on a cold January night for a distraction in an ever-chaotic world. Recorded prior to (and cut off due to) the events today in DC, this episode includes discussions about: Neighborhoods trying the hardest to sound rich Turtle Creek Lane's new Mercedes Kim & Kanye's divorce Freckled Fox's separation A mini deep dive of SimplySuzys' Instagram bait-and-switch Are Instagram growth coaches the new MLM? A review of Meghan & Harry's new podcast A Portrait of The Artist of a Young Woman in 2011 A snorkel about money laundering via fine art donation A Pinterest tangent that's cut short when she finds out about DC and then abruptly ends the episode. Enjoy-- and hang in there. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off ALL mattress orders AND 2 free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE Get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/BETHEREINFIVE Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That's FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends!

A fireside heart to heart via a double episode to keep you company through the end of 2020! In this episode, Kate recorded a holiday heart to heart, asking listeners what questions/topics they'd want to discuss if they were sitting down for dinner together. From wine selection at a dinner party, to what her experience has been like with other podcasters, what she'd say if she met TS, advice for those who are single, to hearing more about her husband and family, what she'd teach her younger self, Christmas traditions, and more, Kate opens up about a variety of new topics. Here's to Better Days in 2021!

In this bonus episode, Kate was trying to do a "quick recap" of all of the discussion and mystery surrounding Taylor Swift's 9th studio album's surprise release. However, it is not quick and recap might be a generous word since she felt like she hasn't listened enough to go song-by-song. Yet she still manages to talk about it for like, evermore, and shares her observations surrounding this album, e.g. the comparisons to folklore, the theories leading up to (and the theories following) the sister album's release, the potential trilogy, the Woodvale of it all, the easter eggs, the weird TikTok theories, literary references, some of her favorite lyrics/themes/callbacks, her general interest in mystical witchlike subcultures, and then talks about Champagne Problems for way too long. Enjoy? MERCH! Teespring.com/stores/bethereinfive Patreon evermore reaction video: patreon.com/bethereinfive Support our sponsors Get 10% off site-wide when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at truff.com. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Go to Theragun.com/bethereinfive RIGHT NOW and get your Gen 4 Theragun today. Works cited: Music Maestro Mashup intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtoBTKX1sOI Evermore ppt by @snazzysami https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hr4OHtmRALZdklfAkcRDrzAgpeeyGzS-2BJIwC1X3-8/mobilepresent?slide=id.p27

This week, Kate is joined by Julie Kramer and Emma Diamond from Comments by Celebs to rapid fire recap some recent pop culture news, i.e. Olivia Jade's Red Table Talk, Kristin Cavallari & Austin (vs Madison and Jay and Shannon??), Evermore, Kardashians on Hulu, etc. They also recap some of 2020's notable celeb/influencer news, i.e. being obsessed with Love is Blind and Tiger King, Kourtney & Addison's friendship, Charli D'Amelio's fame and attempted "cancellation," cancel culture as a whole, Vanessa Hudgens, Ellen, Demi & Max, RHOSLC, Carl Lentz, among other topics. They also talk about the business and day to day of CBC as well as the most popular & prolific celeb commenters. Enjoy! Get Honey for free at Join Honey dot com slash BETHEREINFIVE. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to get 10% off your first 3 months. Visit HelloFresh.com/bethereinfive80 and use code bethereinfive80 to get $80 off Right now, you can get 15% off your first Aurate purchase when you go to auratenewyork.com/bethereinfive and use promo code bethereinfive at checkout.

This week, Kate is joined by Nora McInerny, best-selling author and host of the insanely successful podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking. On this episode, Nora and Kate do what they do best: provide a form of conversational whiplash as they alternate between light and heavy topics in a delightful manner. Ranging from nostalgia, rom coms, and 2000s fashion, to how Nora's experiences have shaped her career in the space of grief, to a detailed discussion of their DM history, it's a well-rounded episode that's got something for everyone. Support Nora by checking out stillkickin.co and you can find Kate's upcoming TS album Evermore recap at patreon.com/bethereinfive! Episodes Nora recommended on Terrible, Thanks For Asking: "A Henry Sky" "Arfid" "Route 91" "What Happened To You" PS MERCH IS OUT! Order now if you want some by Christmas! SHOP HERE Support our sponsors: -Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off ALL mattress orders AND 2 free pillows for our listeners at helixsleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE -Get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. -Calm is offering a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/BETHEREINFIVE -Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BTIF and get a free trial of Premium Membership

In this nostalgic deep dive, Kate details her "main character" moments throughout life, AKA moments her hyper sensitive nature and her obsession with pop culture perfectly intersected to produce fake emo song scored movie scenes in her head. Join her as she reviews memories from her recently discovered journals when she was dramatically, if not disproportionately, reacting to very normal adolescent situations, from youth group, to celeb sightings, hook up culture, a Twilight phase, frat parties, study abroad, getting ready culture, all the way to ultimately culminating with an earth-shattering heartbreak at a certain fast casual eatery. She then reads from her journals from her religious phase and explores how her emotional and spiritual evolution led her to this very moment. Enjoy! For more context, Kate's relationship series on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43308909 Support our sponsors! Use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at feetures.com for $10 Off your first pair Go to Theragun.com/BETHEREINFIVE and get your Gen 4 Theragun today rothys.com/bethereinfive awaytravel.com/bethereinfive

This week, Kate reports live from an unforeseen all-nighter following Taylor Swift's surprise Folklore Studio Sessions release on Disney+. This holiday season is lonely enough as is, so Kate decided to do an unpolished reaction podcast in hopes of getting it out quickly so no one's watching alone. If you don't have Disney+, that's ok, Kate will give you the scoop about what she said about the album's creation, inspiration, notable lyrics, and most of all… her revealing of the identity of the elusive pseudonym William Bowery. Kate can't help herself and peppers in commentary about Taylor's home decor, as well as irrelevant things like the movie Center Stage and the illicit affair that occurs within The Pina Colada Song, so, you know. Something for everybody? Or maybe nobody? Hard to say, she's tired. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: First time customers can get 10% off (exclusions apply) at glossier.com/podcast/bethereinfive Through Cyber Monday, new members get 6 free steaks when they go to butcherbox.com/bethereinfive For 10% off site wide go to truff.com use promo code bethereinfive For 10% off your first month go to ritual.com/bethereinfive Exile x The Lakes Outtro by Music Maestro Mashups https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oa4-q3Frv0

First, Kate talks about being ghosted by her CPA and the Dixie/Charli drama. Then, she is delighted to have on Carmen Myer of @thegoodcarmablog, a microinfluencer who has grown substantially in the past year as a blogger, teacher, and activist, sharing her day-to-day thoughts about a variety of topics on her instagram. Kate and Carmen talk about what it's been like being an educator during COVID-19, how parents can best develop a relationship with teachers, being a COVID bride, her activism in promoting and educating her audience about racism and social justice, to name a few topics. They also get into their fandom of Meghan Markle, the blogging heyday, Housewives, among other lighthearted topics. Enjoy! Support our sponsors: -Get up to $200 off at Helixsleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE -NEW customers will get 20% off at nutrafol.com promo code BETHEREINFIVE -40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/BETHEREINFIVE -Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/BETHEREINFIVE

Join Kate & her friends Allie LeFevere and Lyndsay Rush (from Brandsplaining, Fangasm, Obedient agency) as they record live in Harbor Country and do a one-take journey through cut live show content, Taylor Swift's discography, SW Michigan wine country housewives taglines, bar carts, creativity, Kate's Hallmark screenplay, and other riveting topics live from the Mitten. Enjoy! Support our sponsors: Use code KATE10 to enjoy 10% off your #bookedwithbluefish stay fo 2 nights or more! Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BTIF and the first 1,000 people to use our link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership Go to HelloFresh.com/BETHEREINFIVE90 and use code BETHEREINFIVE90 to get $90 off including free shipping Liquid I.V.'s new Hydration Multiplier PLUS Immune Support is available at Walmart or order online and get 25% off when you go to LIQUID IV DOT COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at feetures.com for $10 Off your first pair.

This week, Kate asked listeners what they'd like to be distracted by on election day and listeners submitted a wide range of meaningless topics that are perfect meaningful discussions to listen to while we all do a whole lot of waiting. Whether you are waiting in line at the polls or waiting for results to come in, Kate is honored to keep you company via this one-take unedited casual stream of solo consciousness. Please go vote and remember many locations still take registrations on election day!! She will fill topics in the description later, Kate hasn't listened back to it since she just decided to do this and is not totally sure what's in here. She recalls explaining a strategy she's planned out for how to win Jeopardy, telling stories about bad roommates, dissecting different types of plaid, ranking celebrity veneers, and at one point she does map which Gilmore Girls character best represents each Taylor Swift album after explaining each era of Taylor Swift's hair evolution, so there's that. Enjoy & take care of yourself! VIRTUAL LIVE SHOW TICKETS! NOV 12th @ 9:05 PM EST: onlocationlive.com/bethereinfive SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! -Glossier.com/podcast/BETHEREINFIVE for 10% off! -Take advantage of this limited time offer to save seventy-five dollars on your starter kit. Candidco.com/bethereinfive code bethereinfive -Start your 100-day trial and shop the entire Away lineup of travel essentials, including their best- selling suitcases, at awaytravel.com/bethereinfive --Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Jeopardy CSV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwT5wj_P7BKXUl9tOUJWYzVvUjA/view

Kate and her sister Kelly answer listener voicemails. First, Kate reminisces her attempted rebrand to a Manic Pixie Dream Girl after seeing Garden State in 2004. Then, Kate and/or Kelly answer listener questions surrounding the topics of: -Songs that Kate hates -Kardashian's KOVID Trip -Danielle Bernstein/WeWoreWhat -What's the deal with vests? -What to do about getting pressured to get married? -Trouble with in-laws and being put in uncomfortable positions to attend COVID weddings -Colonial Williamsburg Influencer Takeover -Closing election/life thoughts BUY TICKETS TO BE THERE IN FIVE LIVE! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NUTRAFOL.com promo code bethereinfive for 20% off Hellofresh.com/betherenifive80 code bethereinfive80 for $80 off across 5 meals Ritual.com/bethereinfive for 10% off first three months Betterhelp.com/bethereinfiive

For this bonus episode, Kate is joined by Kate Casey (from the popular podcast Reality Life with Kate Casey) to discuss the future of reality TV, what it's like interviewing show insiders, her favorite docuseries/documentaries, Bravo, and many other topics. They also go deeper into HBO Max's The Vow, since Kate (Casey) has interviewed several subject matter experts on the NXIVM cult and has interesting insight into the motive of the cult's infamous leader. The other episode about The Vow came out earlier today so listen to both if you want the full scoop! Enjoy! Support this week's Black-owned businesses, submitted by listeners! http://www.madebymalyia.com/ https://www.thanksaredue.com/ https://asecondufoundation.org/

This week, Kate has two slightly different episodes that discuss topics related to HBO Max's hit series about the NXIVM "celebrity sex cult," The Vow. In this deep dive, Kate is solo and focuses on the psychological tactics used in the NXIVM cult and compares them to self-help gurus, religious organizations, and MLMs through discussion of the BITE model, Neuro-linguistic programming, and other facets of mind control. She also tells a semi-relevant story about why she got super into researching more about cults over the weekend after a spooky trip. This topic is a little- nay, a lot - outside of Kate's wheelhouse so forgive her for any clunkiness, however, she wanted to explore the 'whys' of how people got themselves into this criminal organization under the guise of professional development. The next episode (will be out soon) is a lighthearted conversation with Kate Casey from the popular podcast Reality Life With Kate Casey where they discuss The Vow (before Kate had finished it) and have a few different conversations surrounding reality TV and various docuseries. Enjoy! Support our sponsors: For a limited time, new customers can get 10% off your first order at glossier.com/podcast/bethereinfive ButcherBox is offering new members a Turkey for free in their first box at Butcherbox.com/bethereinfive Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive Rothys.com/bethereinfive Sources: https://frankreport.com/2017/11/18/guest-view-did-raniere-salzman-use-nlp-and-hypnosis-to-get-followers-to-commit-crimes-for-nxivm-and-have-sex-with-raniere/ https://www.insider.com/nxivm-used-real-psychology-to-fetishize-vulnerability-manipulate-2020-9?amp https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/NXIVM/esp10.html https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/NXIVM/esp4.html

Part 2 of a 2-part series. This week, Kate follows up on last week's episode by sharing more of her childless millennial thoughts as she talks through listener-submitted #momlife pet peeves and feedback. She also takes on "mommy juice" wine culture, sexist baby shower gifts, and reads through DMs and e-mails showcasing different listener's motherhood journeys. Support our sponsors! -To try Audible, text bethereinfive to 500-500 or go to audible.com/bethereinfive -Receive $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures by going to feetures.com use code BETHEREINFIVE helixsleep.com/bethereinfive -Get up to $200 off ALL mattress orders helixsleep.com/bethereinfive -Get Honey for free today at joinhoney.com/bethereinfive

This week, Kate gets vulnerable and discusses what no one wants from a childless millennial: opinions about the prospect of parenting, pregnancy, and motherhood. Rather than provide anything conclusive, she opts for a stream-of-consciousness approach about being at an age where decisions need to be made, feeling ill-equipped to make those decisions, and the implications of social media #momlife on her perceptions of motherhood. She also explores the impossible paradox of being at your career's height amidst your fertility's alleged decline and has an honest discussion about her fears for herself and her own mental health. After discussing this briefly on Instagram, Kate received hundreds of DMs from women at all different phases of their lives who inspired her to do this episode. The point is not to provide an unwanted opinion, but to allow women at any stage of this incredibly important life transition to be allowed to have a voice. At the end, she reads through her DMs to share the meaningful input people wrote to her that helped her feel better by showing a more realistic depiction of parenting outside of the harrowing hashtags. She understands this topic is sensitive, deeply personal, and easily spoken about incorrectly. But more important than being right, she wants you all to feel alright, and figured the first step toward overcoming this anxiety is to talk about it. Enjoy! Support our sponsors: -Ritual.com/bethereinfive to get 10% off -Candidco.com/bethereinfive and use code bethereinfive for $75 off your starter kit -Skillshare.com/BTIF and the first 1,000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare's Premium membership -Liquidiv.com and use promo code bethereinfive for 25% off your purchase!

This week, per last Friday's Instagram story, Kate takes on the realities of women in the workforce and the [at times] hilarities of being in the corporate world. From business casual attire, e-mail passive aggression, and corporate jargon all the way to listeners' examples of gender coded condescension, she attempts to describe the issues women face at work through a comedic and analytic lens. Please advise. Warmest regards, Kate SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Butcherbox.com/bethereinfive Glossier.com/podcast/bethereinfive Betterhelp.com/bethereinfive Works Cited:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/27/us/likability-penalty.html