Stuff Mom Never Told You

After all the excitement of something you're anticipating is over, how do you feel? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon Mothma is at the heart of the Alliance against the Empire in the Star Wars Universe. Her pragmatism and determination steered the fate of the galaxy far, far away. We shed light on her character in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we close out AAPI month 2025, we highlight some relevant organizations doing amazing work in that realm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us, Marlene fought to find a vaccine, while also looking over her best friend's daughter Ellie from afar. We shine a light on her backstory, her struggles with leadership and depression, and the reasoning behind her decisions in this classic (classic) episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Price. How did the relationship between Ellie and Joel deteriorate so severely? And what is the price Joel was willing to pay to keep it, and what is Ellie willing to pay to avenge it? Cycles of violence and lies are confronted, and truths revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ghosts, mental health, sisterhood, trauma and evil stepmothers all bring a Korean folklore to life in the horror movie 'A Tale of Two Sisters'.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eating and snacking compatibility can compliment or chafe against those in our lives. We talk about snacking habits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivia of the women's history podcast What'sHerName joins us to discuss two fascinating women you might never have heard of, Harriet Jacobs and Nur Jahan. Get ready for astounding tales of extreme self-isolation, tiger queens and resilience in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Elsbeth of the Star Wars Universe is a determined, fearsome woman, determined to avenge her people (and herself) against many wrongs, but in doing so commits many wrongs herself. We look to the stars and galaxies far, far away to tell her story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do women need more sleep? If so, why? Or does it have to do with more outside factors? We dig into some new research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feel Her Love. The quest for revenge gets violent. The Infected grow more dangerous. Someone from the past returns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hariette Shelton Dover had the foresight and dedication to preserving the language and traditions of her people. Yves stops by to share her story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study shed (a little) light on the science behind lucid dreaming and dream logic. Anney and Samantha trade experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The female revenge movies strike back! In part two of our classic look in women and revenge, we look into our more modern genre of female vengeance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're celebrating the works of artist, an educator and a community leader Terisa Siagatonu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent ruling from the UK Supreme Court on the definition of women is a blow for trans rights, and has major, and confusing, implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day One. As Ellie and Dina enter Seattle in their hunt for Abby, they encounter Wolves and Infected, secrets are revealed, and they grow closer. Meanwhile, we are introduced to the leader of the Wolves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we have come a long way in destigmatizing the conversation around pregnancy and mental health, now we need to start talking about solutions. Anney and Samantha dig into the fallout from Covid, and where we go from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health concerns can lead people to try all sorts of things, some of them less than vetted. Samantha and Anney talk about the pitfalls and complexities of trying any health 'trend'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part one of this classic deep dive on female revenge, Anney and Samantha dig into the science behind revenge and discuss famous historical examples of women getting their revenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're celebrating the accomplishments of South Korean author Han Kang, who made history in 2024 when she won the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a lot of discussion in recent times around young people and the manosphere. But what about how it is impacting older generations, especially women? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Path. In the aftermath of Jackson being devastated and the death of a beloved character, Ellie sets her sights on getting justice. Council meetings, unexpected allies, a new group and a new city all lay the groundwork for a new path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode, the SMNTY team announces the mysterious project we've been working on (spoiler alert, it's a book), while discussing the importance of feminist works and why it is especially critical to pay attention to the recent wave of book bans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the most nerdiest time of the year! May is the month of many Star Wars based celebrations and anniversaries, some more official than others. We kick off the festivities with a discussion about trusting someone to be open about what you love, and to be "too much". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.