Oversharing

Jordana sits down for another episode of Baby Steps, presented by BetterHelp, and this week she’s joined by the founder and CEO of SLT fitness, Amanda Freeman, to talk all about finding a sperm donor to get pregnant on your own. They dive into Amanda’s path to motherhood, including how and when she decided to go the solo route and visit a sperm bank. She also gives tips for what you should be look...

Today on Oversharing, Naomi humblebrags about the success of her 5th-grade volleyball team, and Jordana looks forward to a drama-free Thanksgiving. Our Overshare email comes from a concerned listener who finds herself politically opposed to her partner. How do you reconcile differing political views? Today’s Betchicist goes out to a mom who made an impossibly tough decision and needs support throu...

On this week’s Baby Steps, presented by BetterHelp, Jordana is joined by her own fertility doctor, reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist Dr. Lucky Sekhon. They talk about the value of sharing your own experience, and why it’s so powerful for celebrities like Jennifer Aniston to discuss their infertility treatments. Dr. Lucky tells us why and how the egg freezing process has chang...

Today on Oversharing, Dr. Naomi tells tales from the 5th grade field trip and Jordana preps for her first house guest. Our Overshare comes from a red-handed Betch caught trash-talking by her prying bestie. The Betchicist goes out to a listener wondering if her partner should have a say in her journey with medication. Dr. Naomi writes an intention to help fight the fear of failure. And we’re feelin...

Jordana returns for another episode of Baby Steps, and this week she’s joined by The Points Guy himself, Brian Kelly, to talk all about becoming a single father through surrogacy. Brian walks us through the entire process of having a child of your own as a single gay man in America, starting with picking the right fertility doctor and surrogacy service – you might be surprised which one he thinks...

Today on Oversharing, we begin with Naomi’s family Halloween recap and Jordana’s recap of the big news at Betches this week. The Overshare email comes from an overworked Betch who’s struggling with guilt. How do you reconcile putting your own needs above those of your coworkers? Our Betchicist answer goes out to Dr. Betch, who feels uncomfortable diagnosing family members. In response to a listene...

On this episode of Baby Steps, presented by BetterHelp, Jordana is joined by one of her favorite authors, economist Emily Oster. They talk about how Jordana’s friends ended up giving her several copies of Emily’s books the moment she started trying to have a baby, and why Emily’s data-driven approach is so helpful to hopeful moms. Emily shares some of the best lessons she’s learned, both from her...

Happy Halloween! On this spooky episode of Oversharing, Dr. Naomi schools Jordana on how to be the “cool house” in the neighborhood. Our Overshare email comes from a boy Betch who has concerns about his new girlfriend’s mental health journey. How should you digest and respond to a disclosure about someone’s mental illness? The Betchicist question comes from a devoted friend who wonders just how fa...

Jordana is back with another episode of Baby Steps, presented by BetterHelp. This week, she’s joined by star of The Real Housewives of New York, Jessel Taank, to talk all about her experience using IVF to have twin boys at the age of 39. She walks us through the multi-year process, including when she realized it was time to try IVF and why it took much longer than she ever expected. They talk abou...

Since high school we’ve been led to believe that having a baby was as inevitable as a Sunday morning hangover in your twenties. So what happens when your fertility “journey” takes a massive detour? In this limited series from Betches Media and the Oversharing podcast, host Jordana Abraham explores the various paths to parenthood that lay ahead when starting a family doesn’t come easy. In the first...

Today on Oversharing, Jordana and Dr. Naomi discuss navigating life while in survival mode, and how to cope when you come down with a case of the “f%ck its”. They answer a voicemail from a Betch in need of some sister-to-sister advice, especially when it comes to family drama with your mom. Our Betchicist reply goes out to a new mom who is having major Sunday Scaries at the prospect of going back...

Today on Oversharing, Dr. Naomi and Jordana discuss the heaviness we’ve all been feeling this week, including how they’re each coping with the daily news coming out of the Middle East. A “Mr. Betch” writes in for advice on how to fight fair in his relationship. How do you stop yourself from letting things escalate with a significant other? The Betchicist question comes from a long-distance bestie...

Today on Oversharing, Jordana and Dr. Naomi face the music as listeners let them know how they really feel about the Taylor Swift concert ticket debate. Our Overshare email comes from a listener who just can’t resist the “Add to Cart” button. The Betchicist of the week goes out to an expectant mother in need as her husband prepares for a European getaway…with his mother?! A male listener writes in...

Today on Oversharing, Dr. Naomi proves she’s a REAL Olivia Rodrigo fan. Plus, Jordana loves/hates to say “I told you so” in response to a very juicy listener update. Two new moms look for support today. What’s the best way to calm that protective lizard brain to avoid making your partner feel inadequate around the baby? And how can you find peace when it comes to an unclear diagnosis given to your...

Jordana and Dr. Naomi are joined by licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole to talk all about learning to set proper boundaries in your life. They discuss how Terri learned to set boundaries for herself, what it means to set your own standards, and why you don’t always have to jump straight to cutting people off from your life. They also share some tips for how to approach difficult conversations arou...

Dr. Naomi shares a story about feeling heavy emotions after hearing news from old friends. Plus, Jordana tells us how she prioritized her own needs on her birthday this year. An emailer writes in with a dilemma about feeling burned out and bitter after going on one-too-many dates. How do you navigate the disappointment that comes with a string of unsuccessful dating encounters? The Betchicist ques...

It’s almost Jordana’s birthday and Dr. Naomi helps her reflect on the pressure of meeting timelines and milestones as you get older. Then a listener writes in to ask whether or not you should expect your significant other to post about you on social media. What does it say about your relationship if your boyfriend won’t share your relationship online, and does it imply he has something to hide? Th...

Jordana is back from vacation and Dr. Naomi tells her about an eye-opening form of therapy (called neurodynamic breathwork) that she was excited to try. They offer advice to a listener who is feeling confused now that the person she’s seeing suddenly became distant over text. Is it okay to demand a phone call from a guy to see where your relationship stands? The Betchicist question comes from an e...

We’re all tired… thankfully this week’s episode features sleep expert and clinical psychologist Dr. Wendy Troxel, who shares some real-world tips for better sleep. Jordana and Dr. Naomi tell us about their own experience with lack-of-sleep, and how their quality of sleep is impacted by sharing a bed with a partner. Dr. Troxel explains why some couples are turning to the concept of ‘sleep divorce’...

Jordana just moved into a new house and tells Dr. Naomi all about the lessons she learned from the experience – is decorating your home actually a skill? The Overshare email comes from a listener who is experiencing a quarter-life crisis and wants to know if she’s missing out on a fuller life by not moving to a big city. The Betchicist question is all about continuing to have your location tracked...

Dr. Naomi is about to embark on a challenging new phase of life – the family is getting a second dog – so she tells Jordana about her plan to avoid taking care of a puppy all by herself. They offer advice to an emailer who says she is ready to settle down, but she can’t shake the feeling that her relationship could end in divorce. The Betchicist submission comes from a listener who moved in next d...

Dr. Naomi is back from her recent outdoors-y vacation and tells Jordana all about the sense of awe she experienced. Then they respond to a voicemail from a listener who has a pattern of freezing up when someone yells at her. What are the best strategies to deal with a tense situation, and how can you learn to respond differently? The Betchicist question comes from a listener who is caught in betwe...

We need a nap. Jordana and Dr. Naomi start with a chat about the misery of losing sleep when and how frustrating it can be when you can’t figure out why. They also talk about the new Golden Bachelor and share why they’re so excited to see this version of the show. Then a listener writes in to ask if she’ll ever be able to move forward with her partner after he admitted to having an affair (and tol...

Jordana and Dr. Naomi start the week with a conversation about the recent heat waves sweeping the country, and why learning to be uncomfortable can actually help you live longer. Plus, Jordana tells us which online distraction she’s giving up for the sake of her own mental health. Next, a listener writes in to ask how to get out of a sh*t-talking loop she fell into with her mother-in-law. How do y...

We get it, you want to start meditating. But everything you’ve tried is too serious, too boring, and totally unrelatable. If lavender candles, an Enya playlist, and endless sun salutations simply aren’t doing the trick, this podcast from Betches Media might finally be the thing to help you breathe. (Literally.) In a series of guided meditations, sisters Jordana Abraham and Dr. Naomi Bernstein will...