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Is Disney truly the “Happiest Place on Earth,” or is it a masterclass in psychological manipulation? From theme park design that controls your every move to movies that shape our emotions and beliefs, Disney is an expert at using psychology to craft immersive experiences—and, sometimes, to subtly influence audiences. Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%. Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free! Turn your everyday purchases into steps toward your financial goals with Chime’s secure credit card. Get started today at chime.com/forward.

With Bruno Mars' new provocative song making waves, we’re peeling back the layers of this mysterious star. In this episode, Zoe from Broken Spine Social Club joins me to explore Bruno’s dating history, the scandals and rumors that have followed him (including whispers of a high-stakes gambling habit), and how he’s managed to stay so private in an era of oversharing. Head to Squarespace.com/fluently for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use code FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%. Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform Head to Squarespace.com/fluently for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use code FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%. Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

In this throwback episode from 2022 we unpack Elon Musk, his childhood, his father, his views towards the women in his life (well, exes mostly) and more!

Today we're joined by Nicole Page to talk about #MeToo and sexual harassment cases, the latest on Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively, and much more. Nicole regularly handles #MeToo claims in Hollywood, and sexual harassment cases in general, and was in The New York Times’ 2017 article that broke the Weinstein story because she represented the woman whose HR complaint supplied the documentation that enabled the Times to publish the article. Head to Squarespace.com/fluently for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use code FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%. Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform

In this episode, we delve into The Telepathy Tapes and other telepathy theories. From the CIA’s long-standing obsession with telepathy and psychic phenomena to the uncanny ways animals might use telepathy to communicate, we explore the science, myths, and mysteries behind this phenomenon. Join us as we speculate on what telepathy could mean for humanity, whether it's a lost ancient skill, an untapped superpower, or just a fun conspiracy theory to ponder. Head to Squarespace.com/fluently for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use code FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%. Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform

After her latest release Babygirl, today we take a look at certified A Lister Nicole Kidman - her relationships, her scandals, the way she always plays a mysterious willowy well-dressed woman with a dark side...and much more! Also, I start spoilers for Babygirl at 7:14 and you can skip to 16:06 to avoid all of them! Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%. Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

99 problems AND multiple lawsuits! Today we look into the latest allegations of Jay Z, his response to these lawsuits, his rise to fame, his relationship with Beyonce, and lots more! Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

The It Ends With Us drama continues as Blake Lively sues Justin Baldoni (and his PR Crisis team) for sexual harassment and trying to ruin her reputation. Today I dive into the 80 page lawsuit and walk us through the latest on this. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. Build your credit fast with Kikoff Premium. The best credit building plan to jumpstart your credit. Get your first month for a dollar when you go to GetKikoff.com/FLUENTLYFORWARD! DraftKings is offering a warm welcome to new players with $100 instantly in casino credits with just a ten dollar wager. Go to casino.draftkings.com and sign up with code FLUENTLY

Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform

Taylor Swift is destroying the environment? Paul Mescal and Madison Beer will be dating? Join Zoe from Broken Spine Social Club and myself this week as we explore FACTUAL falsehoods about celebrities. DraftKings is offering a warm welcome to new players with $100 instantly in casino credits with just a ten dollar wager. Go to casino.draftkings.com and sign up with code FLUENTLY Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently

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With the latest news about Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan breaking up for GOOD because of cheating with a "blonde tiktoker" (hello), we take a look at the rise of celebrity and influencer entanglements... Head to Squarespace.com/fluently for a free trial and to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! DraftKings is offering a warm welcome to new players with $100 instantly in casino credits with just a ten dollar wager. Go to casino.draftkings.com and sign up with code FLUENTLY Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently

Saw Wicked, can't stop singing it around the house, and I have some THOUGHTS about the movie! DraftKings is offering a warm welcome to new players with $100 instantly in casino credits with just a ten dollar wager. Go to casino.draftkings.com and sign up with code FLUENTLY Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently

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For this throwback of a past episode, we chat with Jenny from the Red Room podcast all about theories surrounding the ocean and how some people believe that there are already aliens living in the ocean. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. DraftKings is offering a warm welcome to new players with $100 instantly in casino credits with just a ten dollar wager. Go to casino.draftkings.com and sign up with code FLUENTLY Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently

With the latest rumors of "the government admitting there are alien bases underwater" this week we take a look at the latest UAP revealings from different hearings, and explore the theory that some of these aliens are in and around...our oceans. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. DraftKings is offering a warm welcome to new players with $100 instantly in casino credits with just a ten dollar wager. Go to casino.draftkings.com and sign up with code FLUENTLY Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently

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(But all positive ones) join us this week for an episode about the mysterious and fascinating and unexplained things of women, from empathy to intuition, to ancient matriarchal societies and more! Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently Build your credit fast with Kikoff Premium. The best credit building plan to jumpstart your credit. Get your first month for a dollar when you go to GetKikoff.com/FLUENTLYFORWARD!

This week we dive into stories from someone who hasn't had relationship experience, someone who wants advice on meeting friends, and more. MY FOOT MASSAGER hahaha it's changed my life. Drop your own Fluently Fixed in here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform

Today we're joined again by Emily Rose from It's Become A Whole Thing to dive into the latest documentary on Martha Stewart and explore her personality, celebrity beefs, plastic surgery, and much more. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently Build your credit fast with Kikoff Premium. The best credit building plan to jumpstart your credit. Get your first month for a dollar when you go to GetKikoff.com/FLUENTLYFORWARD!

In this episode we cover family money drama, how to get up and out of bed in the dark winter, when friends flake and cancel, and when friends ask for your relationship advice but don't ever take it. Drop your submissions in here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform

Today Courtney Johnson of the Slay the Gatekeeper podcast joins us to compare and contrast two of Hollywood's leading female businesses moguls - Rihanna and Kylie Jenner. We take a look at their personal brand, their businesses, how they manage their money, and more. 5:08 What is a “personal brand” 10:50 Courtney’s advice for success online 12:17 Rihanna’s personal brand 14:17 Rihanna’s business breakdown 20:20 Fenty beauty 29:05 The bad parts of Rihanna’s businesses 37:52 Kylie Jenner’s personal brand 43:10 How Kylie Cosmetics started 55:24 Rumors that Kylie is going broke 1:02:37 Brainstorming celebrity businesses and product lines Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently Build your credit fast with Kikoff Premium. The best credit building plan to jumpstart your credit. Get your first month for a dollar when you go to GetKikoff.com/FLUENTLYFORWARD!

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The latest unexpected pop girl on the scene is Addison Rae, so this week we take a look at her childhood and rise to TikTok fame, and then rise into the music scene. We also explore her dating history, family lore, blind items, and more! Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. Build your credit fast with Kikoff Premium. The best credit building plan to jumpstart your credit. Get your first month for a dollar when you go to GetKikoff.com/FLUENTLYFORWARD! Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month. Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently

This week I dive into a couple everyone loves - VS Angel Barbara Palvin and her husband Dylan Sprouse. Barbara seems wonderful, and her and Dylan make a lovely couple! But I couldn't help but notice some...Cole Sprouse like energy in Dylan. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month. Build your credit fast with Kikoff Premium. The best credit building plan to jumpstart your credit. Get your first month for a dollar when you go to GetKikoff.com/FLUENTLYFORWARD! Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently

The 2024 VS Fashion Show had a lot of people up in arms about the "new" Victoria's Secret. Today, we cover the iconic company's latest rebrand, their fashion show, and of course dive into gossip from all of the models - old and new. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month. Build your credit fast with Kikoff Premium. The best credit building plan to jumpstart your credit. Get your first month for a dollar when you go to GetKikoff.com/FLUENTLYFORWARD! Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently

There are new allegations against Kanye West (involving Diddy as well) from Lauren Pisciotta, an ex-employee of Kanye's. The lawsuit involves details of abuse, sexual abuse, employee harassment, and a host of other topics as well. Build your credit fast with Kikoff Premium. The best credit building plan to jumpstart your credit. Get your first month for a dollar when you go to GetKikoff.com/FLUENTLYFORWARD! Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month. Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently

Since P Diddy was arrested, people have been looking into his close friends, and Ashton Kutcher pops up through a 20+ year friendship with Diddy. In this episode, we'll explore everything about Ashton Kutcher, from his past relationships, to his character letters for Danny Masterson, his company Thorn, and much more. Build your credit fast with Kikoff Premium. The best credit building plan to jumpstart your credit. Get your first month for a dollar when you go to GetKikoff.com/FLUENTLYFORWARD! Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month. Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently

I have always LOVED this conspiracy theory, and in light of a zoo in China being exposed for trying to pass off painted dogs as pandas, I figured it would be time to explain this fun conspiracy theory for a mini episode. Check out more of our conspiracy theories on patreon.com/fluentlyforward.

This week Cam joins us again for an episode to cover the latest Donald Trump gossip, rumors and conspiracy theories. From time traveling theories to hitting on Brooke Shields, we cover everything and more! 4:01 Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein 7:10 Trump’s comments about his daughter, Ivanka 12:40 Donald Trump wears lifts in his shoes?! 16:40 Donald Trump and his son Barron are time travelers 24:30 Celebrity women Trump has hit on 32:57 Is the GOP behind the Trump assassinations? 44:07 Donald Trump snorting adderall? 57:50 Do Ivanka Trump and Karlie Kloss kiss each other every night? Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.

I just wanted to share some tips (and what we'll be talking about over on Patreon this week) all about how I make friends. I have had periods with NO friends, and periods with too many friends to keep up with, and finally at the age of 31 I have some guaranteed tips and tricks on how to deepen friendships, turn acquaintances into friends, and use our current isolating digital age to work FOR you and not against you!

Today we're joined by Let's Get Haunted to explore online conspiracy theories all about Google. From theories around X, to Google Maps, to the government spying on us and more - we cover a variety of conspiracy theories about this huge internet company and just how powerful they are. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair. Build your credit fast with Kikoff Premium. The best credit building plan to jumpstart your credit. Get your first month for a dollar when you go to GetKikoff.com/FLUENTLYFORWARD! Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. 0:00 Chatting about conspiracies and conspiracy theorists in general 8:24 Getting into Google conspiracies 9:28 Thoughts on The Dead Internet Theory 18:25 Google hiding Epstein and Trump/Clinton searches 22:44 Do celebrities pay Google to change their height? 26:15 X is now a garbage place online 33:40 Google Maps changes borders based on where you’re living 38:12 Google working with China on potential censorship 47:28 Google is deffo working with the government to spy on us 57:50 We are being targeted ads from what our phone microphone picks up

We are joined again by Dr. Ryan Brown today from the Stress Puzzle podcast to talk about the money behind the stress "solutions" industry, common myths around stress, and very cool new research about stress (for example, that you can reverse graying hair!) Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month.

In today's episode we discuss the world learning about Diddy's "freak offs" and how the language of these abuse parties influences our perception of them. I'm also joined by Jaz Melody from Attention Recession podcast for the second half of this episode - where she details her experience at one of Peter Nygard's "pamper parties" before he was arrested - for all of the same charges that Diddy is now arrested for. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month.

I was HOOKED by the newest Hulu series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, so wanted to share my opinions on everything! From Whitney as the villain as Taylor to the deflated alpha female, to Jen and Zak and their toxic relationship, and much more! Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more!

Everyone knows about The Sims, but does everyone know how it started? Today Emily Rose joins me to talk about the history of The Sims, the future of the next edition of the game, ways to play the game and much more! Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more!

Last night Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris and Elon Musk, in all of his crazy insane lost-his-marbles energy tweets in response about giving her a child and protecting her cats. What an insane 24 hours its been.

Today I cover some trending topics - Chappell Roan and her "cancellation" from some for speaking out on harassment and cancelling tour dates, as well as a "leaked" document that alleges that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have a breakup date...and a breakup plan. Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month.

The new Blink Twice movie is out with Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum leading the PR press for the movie, and the movie gave me distinct feelings of Jeffrey Epstein, Peter Nygard and Bill Cosby. Suffice to say, it is TRIGGERING. TW for this entire episode, but we explore the synopsis of the movie and what parallels it has to other predators. Oak Essentials is full of luxurious products that work, especially if you are trying to achieve that no-makeup look. Get 15% off your first order when you use code FLUENTLY15 at checkout at oakessentials.com/fluently15. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.

I recently took two weeks off to deal with all-consuming burnout that I was going through. I took long walks and listened to podcasts from experts, rented out books on the subject, talked with friends in high-powered jobs and wanted to drill down to the core of why I was burned out, and how I could manage stress better in the future. Here's what I learned! Book reference: Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski

In today's episode we explore theories, lyrics, blind items, timelines and more to search for the answer to the Sabrina Carpenter / Shawn Mendes / Camila Cabello love triangle. Are Shawn and Camila fated to be together? Were Shawn and Sabrina a purely PR relationship? Let's explore! Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.

Everyone unfollowing Justin Baldoni? Colleen Hoover and Blake Lively marketing this movie as a romcom? And somehow Ryan Reynolds is there too?! I dive into the latest drama surrounding the This Ends With Us press tour.

From unlucky 13 to lucky number 4 and powerful number 7, today we dive into which numbers are favored by celebrities, and the history, lore, and superstitions around each of those numbers! 1:56 The Number 13 and Taylor Swift 11:56 The Number 23 and Michael Jordan 16:25 The Number 4 and Beyonce 21:08 The Number 7 and Michael Jackson 26:18 The Number 222 and Kylie Jenner 28:21 The Number 11 and Ellen DeGeneres 33:01 Fun facts about other numbers 40:27 The lore behind classic superstitions Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Oak Essentials is full of luxurious products that work, especially if you are trying to achieve that no-makeup look. Get 15% off your first order when you use code FLUENTLY15 at checkout at oakessentials.com/fluently15. Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate.

Today we dive into "identity" - what it's comprised of, how we feel lost and burned out when we don't have a strong identity, and exercises we can do to uncover, and live by, our values. Eloise Skinner (website and Instagram) leads us through these exercises at the second half of the episode, and we also take a look at celebrities who have struggled with their identity before.

Join me as I go over the reasons why House of the Dragon (Season 2) was so subpar - hint, it's all in the writing. We compare legendary quotes from Game of Thrones to quotes from House of the Dragon, and discuss the season 2 finale. Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate.

Today I take a peek into the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon. In this episode we cover the show, fun facts, lore about dragons in the Game of Thrones universe, and interview quotes and rumors about the cast members! 00:00 Intro and thoughts on Season 2 11:35 Old Valyria sounds so cool 14:41 Casting of House of the Dragon 36:15 Dragons in Game of Thrones 40:40 Facts about the actors 1:04:08 Rumors and blind items Oak Essentials line is full of luxurious products that really work, especially if you are trying to achieve that natural, no-makeup look. Get 15% off your first order when you use code FLUENTLY15 at checkout at oakessentials.com/fluently15. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair. Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.

From Kamala Harris to JD Vance, this week we tackle some political gossip - from relationships and blind items to opinions on politics and lifestyle, we cover what you need to know about the two recent additions to the 2024 American Election. 8:20 American the Beautiful (Marketing Machine) 15:30 Kamala Harris 25:50 Kamala Harris’ personal life 28:10 Kamala’s children 36:20 Kamala Harris blind items 41:25 Kamala Harris and Willie Brown 51:35 JD Vance and divorce 1:02:12 JD Vance vs. Childless Cat Ladies 1:10:20 JD Vance on abortion and Trump 1:13:58 JD Vance blind item Kombucha? Save that for your gut health. When it comes to vaginal health you need very specific probiotics. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "FLUENTLY" for 10% off Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Oak Essentials line is full of luxurious products that really work, especially if you are trying to achieve that natural, no-makeup look. Get 15% off your first order when you use code FLUENTLY15 at checkout at oakessentials.com/fluently15.