Talking Smack 415

In this episode of Talking  Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I interview Jenny Dalton, author Of Butterflies & Bullies .  Jenny is an author, speaker, coach, facilitator, leader & healer. Igniting the good vibes & joy. We talk smack about her book, friendships, frenemies, bullies, and how being alcohol-free for the past 11 months inspired her to self-publish her book.  We answer an anony...

This episode of Talking Smack 415 is Jamie the Great and me.  We have a heart-to-heart about what it's like to have a sister who's an addict.  And, if you've ever wanted to know what Jamie means in the intro when she says, " I have three slash four boys,  I'll tell you about it someday. " Then today's your lucky day.  Jamie talks about what it's like to rais...

In, Living off the Grid, Jamie the Great and I talk smack with Johanna DeBiase, an eco-feminist artist and writer blogging about life off-grid in the high desert of Taos, New Mexico. We talk smack about what it means to be a Jew-Witch-Yogi, a term that Johanna created.  Plus we discuss magic, animal totems, and the jaw-dropping real estate prices on the nutty Taos Mesa.  Johanna shares what it’s l...

In this episode, Jamie the Great and I interview our first doctor, Dr. Stefanie Bloom.  Dr. Stefanie Bloom focuses on holistic wellness of the mind, body, and soul.   We discuss the notion of home, Dr. Stefanie's coming out story, and the homeless youth she works with.  We have lots of LOLs, weave around to lots of topics and end up back at the notion of home.  Listen up because Jamie's...

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Do you believe you're Psychic, we chat with Carolyn Flyer.  Carolyn is an intuitive, psychic counselor, coach, and medium specializing in life purpose, career, relationship and family.  She's been friends with Jamie the Great since they were little.   We talk smack about, how Carolyn became a psychic,  and how she feels everyone is psychic.  We talk...

In this episode,  Jamie the Great and I talk smack with Alyssa Abrahamson who shimmied her career from burlesque dancer to functional nutritionist. We talk about stress, body pain, and auto-immune disease, which you may suffer from.  We discuss how having a compassionate and positive mindset can start the healing process.   Alyssa offers highly personalized 1:1 nutrition & wellness coaching as...

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I fangirl over Rory Davis, creator of Roryography, choreographer for Peaches Christ Productions and the co-creator of Baloney, San Francisco's acclaimed Gay All-Male Revue. We talk smack about our teenaged dance troupe battles and how his teaching has evolved through Covid.    Make sure you listen through to the end because Rory has ad...

In our latest #TalkingSmack415 episode, Menopause Femme-O-Pause, Jamie the Great (@jamieroseman) and I talk smack about:  Thanksgiving in the time of corona Menopause which we rename "femme-o-pause" a topic inspired by a member in our smack talking community!  Dreams and past life regression ( again)! We also talk about Tapping which is an active meditation that can be used for motivatio...

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  we have a special guest,  my cousin Gabby who is a freshwoman at GW University.   This was recorded on 11/11 and someone in our rad community reached out and asked us to talk about superstitions.  So naturally, we take that topic and run with it.   And, since we have a relative on the show with a different perspective, we talk smack about generational body im...

In this episode, we cover a lot of ground.  We talk smack about, turning 47, the release of my new song, Bangs or Botox and how to make it go viral.  Ironically this brings the convo back to my Bat Mitzvah.  If you were there I'm sure you remembered what went down.  If you weren't you aren't gonna want to miss this little window into our childhood.   Then, Jamie the Great shares tha...

Get to know Jamie the Great in Season 4 Episode 1 of Talking Smack 415.  We talk about:  her covid scare her brand new special coat for outside dining  and an awesome quote from her mom, "if one is good two is better." Share this episode with not one but two friends & leave us a rating & review so others can find us.   And, email us talkingsmack415@gmail.com to let us know what y...

Keeping with the ever-changing crazy times of today, there's a new co-host for Talking Smack 415 Season 4. Introducing.... drum roll,  please... JAMIE the Great!!!!!  Jamie's my BFF since 6th grade. We’ve reconnected during Corona & we're taking you deep into Jersey & our roots where we can blame & praise our moms for everything.   We haven’t seen each other IRL for over...

In this episode, I chat with Ilyse Opas, an Educational Consultant specializing in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). We dive deep into SEL, anti-racism in education, & self-care. Ilyse has put together a list of mindfulness & anti-racists resources for us and our teachers. She created a Facebook group for educators called Kind Mind in partnership with Kindness Matters 365 , MindUP , and Mar...

Season 3 episode 11 is another Corona Cast because we are still in the throws of and can't stop talking about the pandemic.  We talk about a change of scenery and how good it is for your soul. That P in pandemic stands for pissed off.  And, I school Megan on what it means to pitch a Jersey fit.  Bear with us as I was recording from the Jersey Shore with out electricity so it is a bit glitchy...

In this episode I chat with my friend Cassie, a mom, a wife and a Professor of Fashion, about her experience with racism and discrimination.  We also discuss my racial biases.   I believe we learn through story and Cassie's story is important to share as we start to educate ourselves about how we can better support the Black community and put and end to racism.   Share this episode with your...

Another Corona Cast! This time we have a special guest, Saskia! We are about 6 weeks into the quarantine, shelter in place orders because of the Corona virus.  And, if you are anything like us, you are questioning what your life may be like once this is all over. Are there any big or little life changes that you will be making?  And then, there is Saskia, who is already planning on creating a 180...

We are calling this Season 3 Episode 6 (even though it is actually Episode 7) because:  1. we messed up and  2. it seems appropriate to repeat an episode now that we are all on corona lockdown and our lives feel like a never ending loop of the same day.  On this corona cast we talk about the VIRUS and in true fashion we bring a tad of levity and humor to the situation. Spoiler alert... you don&apo...

This is our first episode in 2020 and we finally close out 2019.  We say goodbye to Megan's mom, Jean, who sadly passed away in December. We welcome 2020 as weset rad intentions. And, we want to know what intentions are you setting for the year? Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh.  Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can...

This is the last episode of 2019 and we jump on the Decade in Review bandwagon and discuss the last ten years. Spoiler alert,  neither of us remember the first few years tune in to find out why.  And, we set intentions for 2020.  The year we can all see clearly.  Sending gifts? Give the gift of laughter, it is free and comes along with a multitude of self care side effects. Share Talking Smack 415...

This is our least funniest episode ever. We have two guest hosts who are our least biggest fans ( aka Debbie's Parents) who freeze on the microphone. We talk smack about a boozy New Zealand Thanksgiving. And want to know if we should continue to record over the holidays or take a much needed vacation. What do you think we should do?  Share this episode with your friends and family who love to...

In this episode we talk almost exclusively about babysitters: the good, the bad and the ugly! Plus we have another super fan co- host, Johanna Newman @Sloejofizz.  And check out that glowing mic in the pic!  Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh.  Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to fee...

New format/ guest host alert! Melissa P. Cohen,  @eatsaltysweet, talks smack with Megan & Debbie.    In this episode we talk smack about:  New Zealand Halloween Things that are embarrassing one way or the other  And our first ever PROMO CODE for you, our listeners.  Listen to the end of the episode to get it or, spoiler alert...... Go to eat salty sweet  (eatsaltysweet.com)and enter TALKINGSMA...

It is Season 3 Episode 1 and we want to know, do you have what it takes to be our third? We are taking guest co hosts.  DM us on insta @talkingsmack415 or email us talkingsmack415@gmail.com.   In this episode it is Debbie & Megan and talk smack about:  If it is ok to be embarrassed by your children? Debbie's second act- she is a rising star in the pop star world.  Do you tell friends and...

In this episode take listeners q's and talk smack about: Sex Halloween Candy  Debbie is turning 46  Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh.  Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!  

In this episode we talk smack about:  Costco  Slime  My new entrepreneurial idea called a "momalogue"  And per listener request, the rents in SF!   Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh.  Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!