I'd Rather Stay In

Wondering why it has taken us 70 episodes to get around to talking specifically about what it's like to be introverts? Don't worry, we're also perplexed. In this episode, Megan and Stephie (finally) get around to chatting about being introverts and what introversion really is and means. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or...

Running a small business, especially a brick-and-mortar store, always presents a certain level of challenges. In the past year, those challenges have certainly multiplied for almost all small businesses. In this episode, Megan and Stephie talk to Tahnee Lathrop, owner of @retrofitculture, to learn about how she has pivoted the business in the last year and all of the ups and downs that have come w...

It's the episode no one asked for but we're giving to you anyway! This week, Megan and Stephie are back with another AMA. Buckle up, it's about to be a weird ride. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

Why do white women love true crime so much? In this episode, Megan and Stephie are joined by their friend (and true crime lover) Bethany to chat about the draw of the true crime genre. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

Megan and Stephie love Costco and don't care who knows it. This week they share why they love the store and give you the insider's scoop on some of their favorite things to pick up when they make a Costco run. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

We've all encountered bad font choices, whether in print, on the web, or on a sign or item at the store. But what actually makes typography so important to design? This week, Megan and Stephie are joined again by graphic designer Susannah Brinkley Henry to discuss the value of good font choices, the importance of accessibility and diversity in design, and more. Grab the transcript for this and oth...

Burnout is a topic on many people's minds these days. In this episode, Megan and Stephie dive in to discuss what it is (and what it isn't) and how they cope. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

No soggy bottoms here! This week, Megan and Stephie are hoping for a scrummy bake as they chat about their favorite cooking shows. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

A year later and here we all still are – in lockdown. And if we're honest, by now no one is really ok. In this latest quarantine update minisode, Megan and Stephie reflect on things they've missed from this last year and consider some of the things we hope do continue after things go back to "normal." Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us...

The reality is that not all marriages last forever. With the rates of divorce, it is surprising that there is still a stigma around marriages ending, and yet there is. In this episode, Megan and Stephie talk to their friend Megan Pablo-Cowie about this stigma and how it affected her after her first marriage ended. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and con...

We have a problem with apologizing. While some of us apologize too much, we also often forget how to craft a genuine apology when one is needed. This week, Megan and Stephie are talking all about the art of apologizing: how to avoid apologizing too much and how to apologize better when it's called for. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us...

Gone are the days where workers are expected to stay with the same company and in the same career for decades on end. But in a society that encourages career changes, what exactly does that look like? In this episode, Megan and Stephie chat with teacher-turned-photographer Kathleen Curto (@kathleencurto) about her experience changing careers and get some advice on battling imposter syndrome. Grab...

This week, Megan and Stephie are talking all about tattoos. What do you need to know before you get your first? How do you decide which artist to go to? What is Stephie's philosophy on tattoos as she ages? Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

What effect does purity culture have on young women? In this episode, Megan and Stephie talk to Annaleece Fairbanks (@annaleece.fairbanks) about this exact topic. They each share their experiences with purity culture and discuss how it has affected them throughout their lives. Please note that this episode contains conversations about sexual assault. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes...

In this week's episode, Megan and Stephie are dishing on all of their favorite books and sharing some of their favorite (and least favorite) book-to-movie adaptations. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

This week, Megan and Stephie are joined by their friend and return guest Brandy O'Neill (@nutmegnanny) to talk about diet culture, fatphobia, the wellness industry, and the privilege that fuels it all. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

In this first episode of the year, Megan and Stephie are talking about one of the hottest trends: Minimalism. Living intentionally is great, but what happens when that comes with a certain aesthetic? Can anyone really live by the influencer version of minimalism, or does it take a certain amount of privilege to do? Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and co...

Megan and Stephie are joined yet again by their friend Ade Olayinka, but this time in a very special crossover episode with Ade's podcast Five Tree Christmas (@fivetreechristmas). They chat all things holiday movies – why they're so wonderful, why they don't mind all the cheesy stuff, and what are their favorite and least favorite things to see in these movies. Grab the transcript for this and oth...

Megan and Stephie have often encouraged listeners to shop small, but why does shopping small actually matter? This week, Megan is telling us why in the context of supply chains and local economies, and both ladies share some of their favorite places to shop small for the holidays. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idrat...

This week, Megan and Stephie are joined by their friend Alex Roth as they discuss mental health stigma. Mental health and mental illness has been so stigmatized for so long – how does this affect people who struggle? Do we think society is opening up to these tough topics? Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayi...

In another timely episode, this week Megan and Stephie are diving deep into the topic of birth control. They're uncovering the history, why birth control is important, and pinning more than a few things on the patriarchy. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

Who doesn't love a world full of color?? In this episode, Megan and Stephie sit down with friend of the pod and graphic designer Susannah Brinkley Henry (@feastandwest) to chat all about color theory. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

Because the world seems to continue to be a stressful place, it seemed only fitting for Megan and Stephie to chat about coping mechanisms this week. What is the difference between adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms? Are all coping mechanisms helpful for all people? Digressions include Megan ranting about the show Emily in Paris and Stephie venting about how pandemic life is giving her more...

This week, Megan and Stephie are giving you all of their unsolicited opinions on Halloween. Find out why Stephie has never been trick-or-treating and what beloved Halloween movie Megan just doesn't love that much. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

We hear the phrase "women supporting women" a lot, but what does it really mean? What does it NOT mean? Megan and Stephie spend this week's episode discussing this very topic, only slightly derailed by conversations of life-size knit Thanos dolls and Megan's farmers' market adventures. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or...