Cliterally Speaking the Podcast

Hi All! Michelle and Emily were joined by artist, scholar, and all-around fascinating human Patricia Olynyk for what was supposed to be a conversation over a bottle of wine. As it turns out, one bottle wasn't nearly enough. In this episode of  Bodies, Bones, and Bordeaux , they talk art. They talk science. They talk friendship. They talk about the strange little coincidences that make yo...

⚠️  Content Note:  This episode includes discussion of sexual violence and online exploitation. Please take care while listening—and reading. Step away if you need to. We’ll be here when you get back. Hi All! Michelle and Emily start this episode the way all good things begin—catching up, sipping wine, and easing back into their rhythm together. There’s talk of tornadoes, travel, Emily's...

On May 16, 2025, St. Louis was hit by an F3 tornado that left 4,500 households without shelter. It's been 7 months since the tornado hit, and still, so much is left to be done to get people back into their homes. Emily and Michelle welcome Ali Rand, the guiding force behind the St. Louis Street Angels, and one of her volunteers (and Michelle's son), Will Ratcliff. Ali was a stay-at-home mom of 5,...

Hi All! Emily and Michelle were enjoying a Saturday afternoon of wine tasting and catching up when, after one bottle of champagne, they were inspired to open another and record an episode. This is that episode! They talk art. They talk about connection. They talk about the changes in their lives since the last episode. Emily shares how much the loss of her dear Iggy Pup impacted her and how she ha...

Can you believe we're on Season 10?!?! We have been feeling all the feelings with what has been going on in the world right now. We share our thoughts while enjoying a lovely bottle of Domaine Moutard Brut Blanc de Blancs. We talk about the challenges facing us as women, as businesspeople, as compassionate and empathetic members of society, and how we are trying to keep some hope in our lives. Our...

Re-releasing in honor of International Orgasm Day on July 31! (Originally published in 2021). Emily and Michelle are joined by Dr. Donna Marshaye-White. While drinking a delightful bottle of Elocuenta Cava Brut, their discussion runs the gamut from sex toys, multiple orgasms, authentic orgasms, faking it or not, Self-Love, Practice makes Perfect and Zodiac Sex Positions! This episode will definite...

June is Lipedema Awareness Month! So we thought we'd share this episode again - originally released in February 2020 - to do our part in raising awareness for this progressive fat disorder disease. Feel free to share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from learning about and knowing more about Lipedema: The Disease they call FAT!*********Michelle and Emily share a decadent bottle of...

Michelle and Emily laugh their way through the aftermath of Michelle's relationship break-up. They share a bottle of Costco chablis (you must listen to hear their review, (no spoilers here) and explore the nuances of the on-again/off-again relationship, how it ended, how Michelle has processed its ending, and the way they both look for the bright side of life. As they say, sometimes the universe c...

Michelle and Emily welcome award-winning mixologist and Drink Masters reality TV show contestant Meredith Barry to the podcast. They learn about the amazing journey Meredith has been on, from starting at a country club her dad managed to competing in Netflix's TV series to owning her restaurants while sharing a delicious bottle of Pinot Nero from Antonutti. Meredith shares her insights on lessons...

Michelle and Emily welcome Maria Alyokhina (Masha) of Pussy Riot to the podcast. Pussy Riot was visiting St. Louis for a concert through a special arrangement with Barrett Barrera Projects. Listen to this intimate, informative, and powerful conversation with Masha as she tells the story of Pussy Riot, her time in the Russian penal colony, life after incarceration, and the challenges of speaking ou...

Emily and Michelle share a bottle of Chateau Petit-Freylon - a delightful red Bordeaux while reflecting upon their experience meeting and talking with Pussy Riot. It was important to Michelle and Emily that they share their thoughts and feelings with you before you listen to the episode with Maria Alyokhina. They also want to hear from you. How have you been impacted? What are your takeaways? Feel...

Originally released in December 2021 - we had such fun making it then, we wanted to share it again with y'all! New episodes coming in the new year!!! Have some holiday fun with Michelle and Emily as they do a dramatic reading of the Christmas Classic - "Twas the Night Before Christmas" intermingled with holiday trivia and their own philosophical musings on this classic poem. You'll never look at S...

Recorded in early spring so please excuse the references to the time of the year. Michelle and Emily welcome friend Laura Dwyer to the podcast. Laura had approached Emily about discussing the generational differences in the #MeToo movement. Over a lovely bottle of white wine - Chateau de Corcelles Beaujolais Blanc - the three of them do a deep dive into how much things have changed and how much th...

Michelle and Emily welcome their good friend Nikki Jauer back to the podcast to discuss when friendships turn toxic or traumatic. They identify red flags in friendships and give practical advice on setting boundaries, verbalizing needs, and coping mechanisms when leaving friendships that have turned toxic and/or traumatic. Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast....

Emily and Michelle welcome entrepreneur, author, and former wine shop owner Jeff Bender to the podcast. Jeff had been in hospitality and wine for several years before he switched careers creating gender neutral clothing for children as a response to his daughter's needs. Jeff speaks openly about navigating society and how to protect his trans child in today's hyper-charged political environment. T...

Michelle and Emily welcome two-time Emmy award-winning news producer and filmmaker, Hollie Brubaker, to the podcast. After a brief discussion on what exactly is Lychee, they jump into a fascinating and engaging discussion about Hollie's short film, "But You'd Be a Great Mom!". Hollie shares her intimate, personal journey through fertility treatments to trying to become a foster parent, to acceptin...

Recorded in January, Michelle and Emily welcome Dr. Becky Lynn back to the podcast while sharing a bottle of Felciaio - (although it looks like it, it isn't "fellatio" in Italy) - a beautiful golden flowery white wine on the nose with warm summer fruits on the palate. The discussion focuses on sex and the fact that you're never too old for great sex. Too many people think great sex is reserved onl...

Emily and Michelle welcome Theresa Carrington, CEO of Ten by Three® - https://www.tenbythree.org/ - a not for profit organization reducing poverty in developing countries by using their unique Prosperity Wages® model to pay for artisan products. This exclusive patent pending financial model creates a cycle of entrepreneur driven growth resulting in permanent financial independence for the artisan....

Raw-thentic with Deanna Danger  Michelle and Emily welcome Deanna Danger - The Artistic Mystic Formerly known as Danger - to the podcast. They share a wonderful bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Clos Henri Vineyard while discussing mindfulness, meditation, burlesque, empowerment, body positivity, how trauma informs our interactions in the world, patience, activism, divine rage, letti...

It's a joy to be back in the studio after a several months-long hiatus. Listen to what we've been up to as we share another delightful bottle of wine Chateau Guillot 2015 (a Craig Baker selection from our friends at the Wine Merchant). We call it "Sweater Weather Wine". We talk about endings and beginnings. We talk about making fresh starts and crafting our lives to match what we hold in our heart...

Special Announcement - We are back in the studio recording episodes and drinking great wine! Look for a full episode in November and more to come in December! Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website:  www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook: @ cspeakpodcast Instagram: @ cliterallyspeakingthepodcast Twitter: @ cliterallyspea1 Please call...

Join Emily and Michelle as they welcome Dr. Donna Marshaye-White back to the podcast. Listen, learn, and laugh along as they drink two bottles of wine! They enjoy a delicious red blend from California called Phantom and a Chilean Red made from the Carmenere grape called Amigo Perro. They discuss the many facets of pillow talk. What makes for good pillow talk? Are there different types depending on...

Michelle welcomes Christy Ferguson, professor at and founder of The Mensi Project at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville to the podcast. It's an episode dedicated to Periods (and not the punctuation ones)! They talk about how Christy's grassroots project at SIU-E served as a catalyst for the state of Illinois making it a requirement that all public universities provide menstrual products i...

Michelle and Emily take some time from their busy lives to catch up on what has been happening for the both of them. Emily shares some exciting news regarding her fashion ventures and initiatives and Michelle gives an update on the latest developments in her home invasion and burglary case. And so much more! You can follow Emily's adventures on instagram @emilytristalane and @insprny and @starsdes...

Michelle welcomes Shelley Craig, Program Director for Faith and Grief Ministries in Dallas Texas to the podcast for an intimate and insightful conversation about grief. In this episode, you will learn about the different types of grief, the stages of grief, how to be a good friend or loved one to a grieving person, and how to cut yourself some slack as you grieve. They talk about Compassionate Cur...