(un)maidenly podcast

In episode 9, we explore the topic: MEN/MASCULINITY. We dive in from the POV of our lived experiences (no research)! We chat about the state of young men, men and education, women leveling up, relationship to masculine energy, masculine energy in the workplace, feminism shifts, men's rights groups, gendered theatre, “genders” of emotions and thinking, state of the patriarchy; and much more.

In Part 2 of our exploration into MIDLIFE CRISIS, we did a bit of research to deepen our wisdom and share it with each other. (We're uber wise now.) This week we cover: the oldest organism in the world, composition powers, health benefits, dark side of mushrooms, Super Mario mushrooms, the perfect portobello burger preparation, best mushroom names, mushroom stamp, micro-dosing as a fad; and more.

In episode 7, we explore the topic: FUNGUS/MUSHROOMS We dive in from the POV of our lived experiences (no research)! We chat about decomposition, fungal communication networks, patterns in nature, connection, humans are the worst, planetary ecosystems, mushroom coffee, calming mushrooms, mushrooms and pregnancy, mold; and much more.

In Part 2 of our exploration into JOURNALING, we did a bit of research to deepen our wisdom and share it with each other. (We're uber wise now.) This week we cover: non-dominant hand journaling, mediative vs therapeutic journaling, health benefits of journaling, labeling emotions, naming feelings in your body, organizing thoughts, approaches to journaling for more progress, healthy habit aversion,...

In episode 5, we explore the topic: JOURNALING. We dive in from the POV of our lived experiences (no research)! We chat about morning pages, journaling as intimacy, toxic independence, journaling for self-knowledge, changing the language you use on yourself by seeing it on the page, resistance to mental hygiene practices, To Be Magnetic, re-reading past journal entries, and much more.

In Part 2 of our exploration into MIDLIFE CRISIS, we did a bit of research to deepen our wisdom and share it with each other. (We're uber wise now.) This week we cover: our internal perceptions of our own age; how social media has changed perception of aging; starting over in mid-life; loneliness of mid-life trials; growing up vs. growing old; midlife crisis tropes; midlife crisis in media; “the g...

In this episode, we explore the topic: MIDLIFE CRISIS. We dive in from the POV of our lived experiences (no research)! We chat about “stereotypical” perceptions of what mid-life crisis is; what does mid-life crisis even mean; how does it show up in our current cultural landscape; what is at the core of a mid-life crisis; how has it looked different for men and women; huge life changes around age 3...

In Part 2 of our exploration into BABIES, we did a bit of research to deepen our wisdom and share it with each other. (We're uber wise now.) This week we cover: factors affecting what age people have babies; birth rates; interspecies animals adopting each other; animal kingdom dads and co-parenting; fun animal baby facts; breastfeeding stats; ways people are brainstorming to improve workplace supp...

In this episode, which is the FIRST OF SEASON 3 (woo!), we explore the topic: BABIES. We dive in from the POV of our lived experiences (no research)! We chat about the biological timeline; animal babies; the meaning of the word family; infertility; parenthood “choice”; chosen family; sleep without babies; being an aunt; twins; Jerry Seinfeld’s parenting advice; biological questions at age 38-42 fo...

In Part 2 of our exploration into BOOBS, we did a bit of research to deepen our wisdom and share it with each other. (We're uber wise now.) What is your savvy around Boobs? Share it with us, won't you? Head over to Instagram (we're @unmaidenlypodcast) and drop your pearls of wisdom on us in the comments!

We three maidens gathered for an unscheduled, impromptu, asap recording session to commune over the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. We didn't really have a plan going in, but we needed to talk, to express, to think, to feel over this horrible news together. We're glad you're here to commune with us, too. Please share your feelings and thoughts with us on this topic. After you listen, head over...

In this episode we explore our final topic of Season 2: BOOBS. We dive in from the POV of our lived experiences (no research)! We chat about mammograms, sore boobs, names for boobs, going braless, nipples, showing cleavage, fashion choices in relation to boobs, nipple hair, early boob memories, breast tissue, breastfeeding in public, self checking for lumps, and much more. Listen in and then head...

In Part 2 of our exploration into RITES OF PASSAGE, we did a bit of research to deepen our wisdom and share it with each other. (We're uber wise now.) This week we cover: the three stages of a rite of passage; the in between phase of a big life transition; the physiology of doing things as a collective; alternative rites of passage; personalizing rites of passage; elders & ancestors; Freud's thoug...

This week we explore RITES OF PASSAGE with from the POV of our lived experiences (no research)! We dig into first menstrual cycles, marriage, divorce, getting fired, societal pressures, virginity, community, finding your own unique rites of passage, and much more. Listen in and then head to Instagram (@unmaidenlypodcast) to let us know your 'rites of passage' wisdom. We want it, we need it! Drop t...

In Part 2 of our exploration into MONEY, we did a bit of research to deepen our wisdom and share it with each other. (We're uber wise now.) This week we cover: perspectives on capitalism; late stage capitalism; defensive pessimism; abundance mindset; health repercussions of scarcity mindset; inflation and understanding how the Fed handles/reduces it; retail therapy; money buying wellbeing and sati...

This week we explore MONEY with from the POV of our lived experiences (no research)! We dig into starving artist mentality; childhood money lessons; lack mentality; partnership & money; survival mode; money & happiness; retail therapy, addiction, and numbing; "magic" money; law of attraction; and much more. Listen in and then head to Instagram (@unmaidenlypodcast) to let us know your money wisdom....

In Part 2 of our exploration into BIRDS, we did a bit of research to deepen our wisdom and share it with each other. (We're uber wise now.) This week we cover: the TRUTH about carrier pigeons and bird sphincters; hummingbird metabolisms; augury; raven efficiency; chicken factory farm conditions (and how they affect *humans*); birds' capacity for love' bird grief, and lots more... What is your savv...

To kick off Season 2, Sarah asked the universe for guidance on our first topic to discuss, and a BIRD answered the call... That's right... this week, we explore BIRDS with from the POV of our lived experiences (no research)! Love 'em or hate 'em (some people do), we dig into what we know about 'em: birds being signs of loved ones after their passing; bird feathers in spells; dissecting owl pellets...

In Part 2 of our exploration of “Hormones”, we come together with an "educated mind", after having done some research to deepen our wisdom on this topic, and most importantly, to share it with each other. We chat about the stabilization and power of early menopause; sunlight and hormones; the question of whether our brains/thoughts affect our hormones or our hormones affect our brain/thoughts; pre...

In this episode, we three maidens swap nuggets and pearls of wisdom about “Hormones”, including Brittany’s unique hormone disorder; Valerie’s endometriosis diagnosis; “developing” early or not very much at all; the relationship between stress and hormones; infertility; our complex relationships with birth control; and so much more. No research was done for this episode, just our lived experience....

In Part 2 of our exploration of "Plants", we come together with an "educated mind", after having done some research to deepen our wisdom on this topic, and most importantly, to share it with each other. We chat about plants' advanced communication techniques; the added burden that the agricultural revolution put on women; epic seed storage facilities; plant propagation; scientific studies around p...

In this episode, we three maidens swap nuggets and pearls of wisdom about "Plants", including being good at killing them, "bonsai dudes", how gardens in actuality can basically take care of themselves and Mother Nature does not need us, the many herbs and teas that will make a uterus contract (why are there so many?), plant screams, and more. No research was done for this episode, just our lived e...

In Part 2 of our exploration of "Fun/Play", we come together with an "educated mind", after having done some research (this time, some practical research!) to deepen our wisdom on this topic, and most importantly, to share it with each other. We chat about making time for play; D&D and the responsibilities that come with it; scientific data on what elements need to be in *play* in order to have fu...

In this episode, we three maidens swap nuggets and pearls of wisdom about "Fun/Play", including what ACTUALLY constitutes fun, what it means to "be fun" versus "have fun", our inner children, how hard it can be to allow ourselves to carve out time for fun, playfulness in art, how professionalism can kill play, and more. No research was done for this episode, just our lived experience. Give it a li...

In Part 2 of our exploration of "Cheese", we come together with an "educated mind", after having done some research to deepen our knowledge and understanding of this topic, and most importantly, to share it with each other. We learn and chat about how cheese came to be, #moderation, lactose intolerance, cheese in relation to hormones, and more. Do you have any pearls of wisdom you'd like to share...