All The F Words

Decades ago, you might have fantasized about clearing up your complexion in a photo but you probably didn’t envision augmented reality filters and how seamlessly they can change one’s image. On this episode of All the F Words, Gabi and Joanne talk about filters – the kinds being used on Instagram, Tik Tok and Snap Chat….and the dangers of their obsessive use by young girls still forming their iden...

It’s hard not to love runway-inspired clothing at discount prices, but, while the goods may be cheap, they come at a big cost to the environment and the people who manufacture the clothing. Today we’re going to talk about what exactly fast fashion is, how it’s made, why it’s problematic, and what our alternatives are. Check out Joanne’s latest podcast of “In This Story…with Joanne Greene”. In each...

What do you do when you don’t feel good enough, smart enough, or competent enough? Well, some people—including some experts—might suggest you act as if, AKA fake it ‘til you make it, this episode’s subject matter. They claim that by behaving as if you’re already happy/successful/doing what you hope to be, you can manifest it into reality. Other experts, however, think this is, at best, a band-aid...

The expression “a fish out of water” means different things to different people. Since fish can’t exist for very long out of water, it clearly has something to do with being out of one’s normal habitat or comfort zone. On this episode of All the F Words, Gabi and Joanne will talk about the history of the term, instances where they’ve each felt like a proverbial fish on dry land, what you can do if...

In this episode, we’re talking about fake meat, an industry that has absolutely exploded, especially in the past decade, though recent inflation has had a significant impact on American consumption of it. We’ll talk about the history of fake meat, scientific breakthroughs that helped companies like Impossible and Beyond Meat make meat substitutes that taste pretty darn close to the real thing, and...

Some people think freckles are cute and they go so far as to paint fake freckles on their cheeks. Others hate their freckles and see smooth, unblemished skin as the mark of beauty. On this episode of All the F Words, Joanne and Gabi zone in on freckles – what they are, why some of us have them, and how we should take care of them, if we do. You’ll also hear about how Gen Z is all over the fake fre...

Did you know that rates of colon and rectal cancer in younger adults is on the rise? It’s estimated that 1 in 10 colon cancers and 1 in 4 rectal cancers will be diagnosed in adults under 50. This is a striking and worrisome trend, and seems to be strongly correlated to diet and lifestyle. Want to know the number one food you can add to your plate to help lower your risk? Some form of fiber. On thi...

On this episode, we dive into the future, but we don’t mean flying cars and robot baristas—we’re talking about anticipation—both the good kind and the not so good kind. What does it mean when you can’t stop perseverating about what lies ahead? What can you do to ease your mind about the future? And how can you use anticipation to actually improve your mental state? Check out Joanne’s new podcast:...

We look forward to family functions…and then we’re disappointed when they fall flat. We dread family functions…and are then pleasantly surprised when we make a genuine connection with someone. On this episode of All the F Words, Joanne and Gabi explore how best to navigate family functions, particularly when there’s divorce, a blended family and – as happens ever more frequently these days, politi...

In the episode we’re joined by Dana Rubin, author and curator of the forthcoming anthology, Speaking While Female: 75 Extraordinary Speeches by American Women. We’ll discuss why so many important speeches by women have been overlooked or just plain forgotten, and why it’s crucial that we not only preserve and celebrate them, but also that we teach girls and women of all walks of life to find and u...

Most of us know the feeling. Something’s going on and you’re missing it. It’s called FOMO – Fear of Missing Out – and it’s the topic of this episode of “All the F Words.” FOMO is real and it has a lot to do with insecurity and self-esteem. Social media absolutely amplifies the refrain. As the baby of her family, Joanne was forever feeling left out of the loop, and that feeling has led to a lifetim...

On this episode, Gabi and Joanne talk about a subject near and dear to their hearts, quite literally: having large breasts. They discuss the ups and down (again, sometimes literally) of being gifted in the mammary department, why girls are starting puberty earlier and earlier, how exercise can be complicated for women with bigger chests, and what it means to have dense breasts and why you should f...

Description: The thing about personal finance is that there are a lot of experts, most of whom don’t agree. To zoom in on the topic, this episode of All the F Words features economist Mike Arnold, who spent years teaching Economics at UC Berkeley, was a consultant in the banking industry, and now teaches at the Fromm and Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes. We talk about the stock market, the relat...

If you’ve turned on a television or opened a newspaper lately, you were likely inundated with a multitude of true stories of scammers, grifters, and con men and women. Today we’re focusing on two big ones. The first is Anna Sorokin, AKA Anna Delvey, the Russian-born German scammer who convinced major players in the art and finance world of Manhattan that, not only was she was a wealthy socialite,...

In 2021, there were over 5700 deaths due to Fentanyl overdose in California alone. The numbers nationwide, and in particular in the east, are even more staggering. What does an opioid overdose look like? What can you do if you think you’re witnessing one? What can parents do to help keep their kids safe? In this episode of All the F Words, Joanne and Gabi talk about Fentanyl and what’s being done...

One hundred years ago, Elsie Robinson’s “Listen World!” newspaper column made her one of the most famous people in the U.S. Yet, today, few people have heard of her. On this episode of All the F Words, Joanne and Gabi speak with journalist Allison Gilbert, co-author of the biography “Listen World: How the Intrepid Elsie Robinson Became America’s Most Read Woman”. She was one feisty feminist which...

When a zebra in the wild senses a lion is about to attack, something interesting happens: the zebra’s body, or, more specifically, its parasympathetic nervous system, takes over and does its best to help its host, the zebra, escape a detrimental fate. Without the zebra’s conscious participation, the zebra’s body decides whether fight or flight—running away—is the best move. A version of this, also...

Over 3,000 years ago, the Chinese art and science of Feng Shui was developed. Today, people use the principles to set up their homes to – ideally – increase the odds of good health and abundant wealth. On this episode of All the F Words, Gabi & Joanne speak with Manu Butterworth, founder and director of the Golden Gate Feng Shui School, who will share the principles of Feng Shui and answer our que...

It’s no secret that physical fitness is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but its history, trends, and evolution are a lot more complex than they might seem. On this episode, we’ll discuss our respective approaches to exercise, as well as dig into how the work of keeping our bodies fit (however we choose to define it) has changed over time. Follow us on social media @allthefwordspod Write...

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in making the right decision about our job, where we live, or a relationship that we get stuck. It’s the proverbial fork in the road that Gabi and Joanne will be discussing on this episode of All the F Words. Making choices is hard, particularly when the stakes are high. There’s plenty to know about how to make the best possible decision and not get hung up in limbo....

The industrial age gave us free time, leisure time to engage in hobbies, learn a new skill, simply do nothing. It very well may be that the information age has taken it away from us. On this episode of All the F Words, Gabi and Joanne focus on FREE TIME, how we spend it, how many of us stress about how to maximize it, and how the very most productive, educated and highly paid people among us have...

What does it mean to be a good father? Today’s dads are far more involved in child-rearing than their fathers and grandfathers were, but there are still far too many dads who don’t have a clue and who are absent from their children’s lives. Joanne and Gabi share their thoughts and stories about fatherhood - about their own fathers and the fathers of their children - with guest expert Charlie Capen...

On this episode, we’re talking about filth, which we’re defining as sexual or sexy content, specifically pornographic videos and photos and erotic literature. To help us dig into this topic, we’re talking with our friend and friend of the pod, who also happens to be a prolific erotica writer, Rebecca Kee! Join us for a deep dive on our respective relationships to taking nudes, writing/talking/and...

A fib is most definitely a lie. A little lie. A white lie. But it’s a slippery slope as Gabi and Joanne conclude on this episode of All the F Words. Who lies the most? Why do we lie? And with the proliferation of social media, are we lying more than ever? You may be surprised at what the studies show. We were surprised at how many studies on lying are being funded. And that’s the truth. Follow us...

Fundamentalism was once dismissed as an outdated, archaic approach to religion, but as societal norms begin to trend towards progressivism, diametrically opposed voices seem to grow louder and louder. In this episode, we talk about how the rise of fundamentalism has impacted culture, politics, and modern religion as we know it. Follow us on social media @allthefwordspod Write to us! allthefwordspo...