What Was She Thinking

In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , Kim and Sharla examine Animals on Netflix and Mindset Trap #12: But It Was for a Good Reason. Was Abby really ready to leave her husband and break up her family? Or did the kidnapping force her to reconsider what she thought she wanted? Sharla believes Abby let the emergency make the decision for her, staying out of guilt and a desire to keep her family...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , Kim and Sharla take a look at The Runner on Amazon Prime and examine Mindset Trap #1: Two Doors Only. Is Maia right to handle the kidnapping of her son the way she did? Should she have asked for help? And just because Maia found a solution on her own, does that mean she’s had a breakthrough, or is she simply surviving? Sharla believes Maia may have exper...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , Kim and Sharla dive into A Different World and ask: Is Deborah living her own life—or following an inherited rulebook? We think Deborah may be caught in Mindset Trap #9: The Inherited Rulebook —the belief that we should live a certain way because of what our parents, family, or society expect from us. Kim and Sharla don't completely agree. Kim understand...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , Kim and Sharla wrap up the final four episodes of Furious , diving into Alice’s powerful comeback and the messages of resilience, accountability, and refusing to live as a victim. We loved seeing Alice find her strength again, while Nora and Catherine each bring their own powerful perspectives on what it means to confront pain and reclaim your life. The...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , Kim and Sharla wrap up the final four episodes of Diarra from Detroit and dive into everything that made the season finale worth talking about. We loved the introduction of the Black Goonies, the treasure maps, and the adventure that unfolded as the mystery continued. But we also found ourselves looking at Diarra sideways as her choices—and her lack of c...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking?, Kim and Sharla dive into the first four episodes of Furious, exploring the women at the center of this intense drama. From Alice’s struggle to shower, Nora’s drinking, and Catherine’s mission to take down men who have hurt women, we unpack how trauma can shape the way women respond to fear, danger, and injustice. A major theme is the connection between tr...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , we dive into the first four episodes of season two of Diarra from Detroit —and once again, Diarra has found herself in the middle of more drama than one person should probably have time for. As much as we love watching Diarra jump headfirst into mysteries, crimes, and other people's problems, we have to ask: Is her constant need for distraction keeping h...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , Kim and Sharla dive into episodes 5–8 of Ride or Die on Prime Video—and let’s just say, the show took a turn! After the first four episodes had us convinced the series might be a little too predictable, episodes 5–8 had us laughing, questioning everybody’s decisions, and rooting for these besties to make it out on top. Along the way, we ask some bigger q...

On this episode of What Was She Thinking? , we review the first four episodes of Ride or Die and ask: Are we really the ride-or-die type? Well… not if it involves killing people, burying bodies, stealing money, or jumping off moving trains. Like… no. 😂 We found plenty of moments that were hard to believe, but maybe that's part of the fun. We love seeing women of a certain age kick butt, take risk...

In this episode, Sharla and Kim dive into Episodes 5–9 of The Dutton Ranch Season 1. Together, they explore Beulah's choices and the lengths she—and the Ten Petal family—are willing to go to in order to protect their family name. They also revisit one of the season's biggest surprises: believing Beth was always one step ahead of Beulah, only to realize that Beulah had been playing both Beth and Ri...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , Kim and Sharla dive into the first four episodes of Dutton Ranch , exploring why the newest chapter in the Yellowstone universe is about much more than cattle and cowboys. From Beth and Rip's unwavering devotion to one another to Carter's youthful innocence and desire to belong, we unpack the relationships driving the story. We also discuss the manipulat...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , we discuss the complex mother-daughter relationship at the heart of Is God Is and explore the film’s themes of vengeance, justice, and retribution through a Christian lens. We examine the bond between twin sisters Racine and Anaia, who have been deeply scarred by life yet remain inseparable. Are they examples of the “angry Black woman” stereotype, or are...

In Episodes 5–8 of Margo's Got Money Troubles , the stakes get higher as Margo navigates single motherhood, financial survival, and the growing consequences of her success on OnlyFans. In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , we explore the complicated questions at the heart of Margo's story: Is monetizing your body empowering or exploitative? How much does society still judge women for the cho...

In this episode, we share our experiences as a single mother and the unexpected emotions stirred by watching Margo’s Got Money Troubles . Though our stories predate the show by decades—and we've never had an OnlyFans or anything similar—the themes of judgment, stigma, and navigating pregnancy outside of marriage felt deeply familiar. Paired with reflections from Call the Midwife and Flowers in the...

What happens when a society stops seeing women as fully human and begins seeing them only for what they can provide? In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , we discuss The Testaments and The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood and explore why the world of Gilead continues to resonate today. We examine how power, fear, religion, and indoctrination shape society, the role women play in both resis...

This week on What Was She Thinking? , we dive into Paradise (Season 1 + Part of Season 2) by Dan Fogelman—and the decisions that could cost everything. 👉 Should Teri have gone to Atlanta? 👉 Should Annie have left with those men at Graceland? 👉 And when is it smart not to listen to a man? Conspiracies. Survival. Trust. Let’s talk about it. Watch, then tell us—what would YOU have done? Timestamps...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking , we break down the complicated relationship between Alex and Elle from Cross Season 2. Alex appears to be the total package—emotionally aware, thoughtful, and committed to growth. But when his actions put Elle in danger without her consent, we’re forced to ask: Is being a “good man” enough if he’s not safe for you? We explore the tension between emotional...

In this episode, we review the new series The 'Burbs starring Keke Palmer. What happens when suburban curiosity meets modern conversations about race, motherhood, and belonging? We discuss cul-de-sac culture, raising kids in neighborhoods where you might be the minority, and how this reimagining of the classic The 'Burbs adds a fresh perspective to suburban life. 0:00 – Opening | Introducing the N...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , we’re diving into Relationship Goals , starring Kelly Rowland and Method Man . We found this film to be a pleasant, easy watch—very much in the spirit of something you’d catch on Lifetime or Hallmark with a faith-forward twist. Kim and Sharla unpack the movie’s Christian-based motivations around love and marriage, and we get honest about our own personal...

In this episode, we step back into the opulent world of Bridgerton — where romance blooms, reputations are fragile, and tradition governs everything. Kim and Sharla recap seasons 1–3, revisiting themes of patriarchy, arranged marriage, sexual innocence, strategy vs. romance, and the double standards placed on women. From Daphne’s naiveté and Anthony’s fear of love, to Penelope’s rise as Lady Whist...

Is healing supposed to look this messy? In this episode of What Was She Thinking , we unpack the latest season of Will Trent —from Will’s long-overdue turn to therapy to the unresolved, emotionally charged bond between Will and Angie. While the series presents itself as a procedural, what truly keeps us watching is its honest exploration of trauma, co-dependence, and the ways we often resist the h...

When critics fixate on the final scene of Sinners —particularly Smoke killing a Klansman—they may be missing the deeper question the film is asking. In this episode, we unpack Ryan Coogler’s exploration of sin, faith, pain, and self-soothing, and why the real discomfort isn’t about violence but about what we call survival. Through personal reflection, theology, and cultural context, we examine whe...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking? , we revisit the iconic film and unpack the choices of Bernie, Robin, Savannah, and Gloria —from betrayal on New Year’s Eve to high standards, down-low men, and the cost of giving men the benefit of the doubt. 0:00 – Welcome to Waiting to Exhale 6:30 – NYE Betrayal: Bernie Finds Out 8:14 – Meet the Women & Their Crossroads 16:00 – Gloria & the Down...

In this episode of What Was She Thinking by She Could , we analyze Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another (2025) and examine the portrayal of Perfidia Beverly Hills, played by Teyana Taylor. We explore whether the film critiques or reinforces the Jezebel trope , and what this depiction says about race, sexuality, power, and representation in modern cinema. Topics include: The Jezebel trop...