Stuff Mom Never Told You

The new Last of Us 2 Remaster came with a making-of documentary addressing topics like the pandemic, work-life balance, toxic fandom and women and violence. Anney has thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves shares the story of Alice Ball, the first woman to get a master's degree from the College of Hawaii and so much more in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 1995 movie Waiting to Exhale featured a blockbuster cast and centered around friends navigating loss, change and new beginnings. We talk themes around friendships, love and renewal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sip cocktails made with Yola Mezcal and talk about the women behind the company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joan Michelson of Electric Ladies Podcast (and a million other things) joins us for a very special episode to discuss climate justice, women in leadership and the amazing work women are doing. She also gives us a much needed pep talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we discuss the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa, or SIHA, and the work they've done for women in Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day and...Mistress Day? We unpack what Mistress Day is and how it got started.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you celebrate Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day, Singles Awareness Day, or none of the above, Anney and Samantha have you covered with a chocolate box of history, traditions and Vinegar Valentine's in this classic episode. Will you be our Galentine?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world of online dating has undergone a lot of changes recently, introducing new paid tiers and AI. We talk about the cost of matching, harassment, scams and technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a lot of holidays and events going on at the moment. We run through traditions (or non-traditions), and ask if listeners have any they want to share.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Joey joins us to explain girl trends on social media, what they say about where we are societally, why they are popular and why we need to critically question them. Links: Trad Wives: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-mom-never-told-you-21123631/episode/whats-missing-from-the-online-discourse-146893296/ The Feminization of Self-Care: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-mom-never-told-you-21123631/episode/smnty-classics-the-feminization-of-self-care-142681765/ Pick-me’s: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pick-mes/id1656465616?i=1000604970651 Coquette Capitalism: https://www.tiktok.com/@c.a.i.t.l.y.n/video/7313264568569187630 Girl Hobbies: https://www.tiktok.com/@raylot/video/7323330833283058975?q=girl%20hobbies&t=1707252860398 The suffocating trend cycle: https://www.tiktok.com/@heidsbecker/video/7323388156588428587?_r=1&_t=8jc0RH6cu67&social_sharing=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paris Hatcher is a Black, queer feminist who has been integral in the fight for reproductive rights, voting rights and defining and living Black feminisms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its time again to bust open our digital inbox and read messages from you amazing listeners, ranging from Disney Princesses, tabletop games, haunted houses, AI and asexuality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From ill-advised haircuts to sobbing over breakup songs, heartbreak is a powerful thing that can make us do all kinds of stuff. In this classic, Anney and Samantha examine the gender differences in heartbreak, dig into whether it can be deadly, share some personal experiences, and ask the ever-important question: will our heartbreak go on and on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY continues flipping through the history and impact of women's magazines, this time focusing on diet culture and sex advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY talks about how they are doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traditional Wife, or 'Trad Wife', is getting a lot of traction online lately. Bridget Todd breaks down what a Trad Wife is, what they represent, why they may be having a bit of a moment on social media and how it may reflect the not so great situation women are in right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lady Shug or Ky Victor is an Indigenous nonbinary queer drag activist working for equal rights and protections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing our reviews of tabletop games, we go retro with the very dated (and gendered) game Girl Talk. We talk tech and tropes. Will we ever get a date??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this classic happy hour, we're enjoying Uncle Nearest whiskey and talking women and whiskey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tilda and Madison experience a brief respite as the cold rages outside their temporary safe haven, and Tilda's past decisions continue to cling to them like a shadow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why we gotta make things so complicated? We discuss what happens when hobbies - everything - becomes work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esther Yi's 2023 novel Y/N delves into fandom, obsession and loneliness, all while blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xena: Warrior Princess took the world by storm, at one time the most popular show in the world. Xena served as a huge inspiration, left a lasting impact, and had a whole generation of Xabrielle shippers taking to the internet. We look into the history and legacy of this groundbreaking character.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a recent game night in part inspired by our episode on women and tabletop gaming, Anney and Samantha review the games Wingspan and Dutch Blitz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While friendships can be beautiful and powerful, unhealthy friendships can be draining and detrimental. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha discuss toxic friendships, abusive friendships, friendship fades and when and how to end a friendship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves joins us to breakdown the historical publishing first of Drusilla Dunjee Houston, and a beef that it caused at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes you hear from someone you haven't heard from in several years, and you have to wonder - how did they find you? Samantha opens up about a recent experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2002 film My Big Fat Greek Wedding was a huge hit, and examined themes of gender roles, family, love and of course weddings. We take a look back on the film's impact and the messages that many of us can connect to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pakistani activist, journalist, documentarian and filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has made documentaries that have changed policies around gender rights, earned numerous accolades, and is now set to direct a new Star Wars movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been on social media recently, you've probably heard of the hugely popular Stanley cup. We break down what's going on, and how some calculated marketing targeting women is a part of it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What actually is self-care, why has it been gendered and why does it matter? Anney and Samantha dig into the ins and outs of self-care and the danger of gendering it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that 2023 is over, we reflect on some of our favorites episodes and moments, and look towards want we want for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming back to a small town as a feminist can make waves, good and bad. We share some recent experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's magazines have a long legacy of influence that exists to this day. We flip through the past of some of how some of the most impactful examples came to be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look back on some of the amazing feminist accomplishments of 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new year comes with resolutions, reflection, and sometimes sadness. We look into how the commercialization of the new year isn't always the greatest for women, and the science and reasons why you might be feeling down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historically, women have been banned from most of the wine-making process, but it's a much different story today. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline detail how and why women not only are the primary wine consumers but also are becoming viticulture's most celebrated taste-makers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The average-sized woman in America is between a size 14-16. But we hardly ever see that in our media or clothing choices. Anney and Samantha dig into why, and discuss the new 'normal' in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we enter the new year, Samantha and Anney discuss the difficulties around ethical gift-giving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha talk about impossible goals, chasing perfection, fear of failure and self-sabotage in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nia DaCosta is a record-breaking filmmaker. We highlight her story and accomplishments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though perimenopause impacts so many people (and the economy), it has largely been ignored. We dig into the what, why, and the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.In the ninth and final episode, we discuss religion and trans people, and the harm caused by Christian Nationalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.Conversion therapy has a long, disturbing history, and it has not gone away. In the eighth episode, we dig into the intersection of religion and the queer community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.There is a long and complex history around queer people and Western Christianity. In the seventh episode, we trace that history, and talk about how it's being weaponized in our current political environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Martha Stewart get her start? How did she lose -- and recover -- her reputation and wealth? Is Martha Stewart good for women? Tune in for the answers to these questions and more in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tilda and Madison finally have an intense conversation about the past and the future while taking shelter from the cold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a new year comes resolutions, but when you're comparing yourself to who you used to be when you were younger, this isn't necessarily helpful. We talk about new traditions and learning to accept change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.How does Western Christianity impact views on divorce, especially for women? We dig into some numbers, theories and examples in the sixth episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.