Nerdgrl Musings

This was a classic slumber party movie for any girl in the 80's and 90's. The music is just as fantastic as it used to be and I was happy to find I could still quote most of the movie. At least the best lines I remembered :) This movie reminds me of pen pals and friendship. And it just warms my heart. Make sure you leave a review and let me know how you like the podcast. And swing by Instagram and...

I was challenged by my friend to think of 1 positive affirmation a day...just 1. And it is a struggle.

I've been absent for a little bit and I have tried recording this a few times so thank you for hanging in there. This movie was a recommendation by a fellow adoptee that I really enjoyed. As usual I go on a little tangent as well but that is to be expected. Make sure you stop over to Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings and also take a moment to review the podcast! Support Nerdgrl Musings by co...

Parts of this movie just broke me, not only as an adoptee but a human. Hard to imagine that this is a true story. I think this is too close for me to be objective on it so I might have to redo this one again later. But here are some thoughts on this amazing story. Stop by Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar...

I heard the other day it was the 30th anniversary of the movie Point Break. What?! Very underrated movie with excellent acting, great cinematography and directing. Overall this is a highly underrated film that has great action. Stop on by Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerdgrl-musings This podcast is p...

Wonderful documentary recommended to me by another #adoptee about one woman's search for her biological family. Excellent perspective with a touching story. I also talk a little bit more about my feelings on adoption. Make sure you stop over and say hello on Instagram @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerdgrl-musings This podcas...

Hard to believe this started as a project just to see what it was like to set up a podcast. I am so thankful for those that have stuck around and listened in on the journey...the good and the bad episodes :) I review my most listened to episodes and talk about what the future looks like for this podcast. I love being able to share my musings and I am thankful you have joined me! Stop by Instagram...

Although this was a poorly reviewed movie- I always enjoyed this one. It reminds me of those early days where being gay was mostly pride parades and rainbows. Not a movie you can find around too much anymore, but will always be one of my favorites- with a great soundtrack. Stop over to Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pi...

One of my favorites growing up that shows the power of female friendships. The cast is outstanding and the story is timeless. It also helps that you have some great one-liners in there as well. Make sure to stop by Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerdgrl-musings This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

I have suffered with Endometriosis since I was 12 or 13 years old. I can't really remember life without it. But it is a debilitating, horrendously painful condition impacting 1 in 10 women. There is no cure for it. I recorded this one in the middle of an endo flare tonight, partially as a reminder to myself that I can continue to do hard things when it feels like it is crushing me. To my fellow En...

This is a powerful series put out by Apple TV+ and it packs a punch. It is time to remove the stigma around mental health and start having open and honest conversations. This series is well done and Oprah and Prince Harry share deep and powerful things. Just go watch it, I promise you will be glad you did. Stop on over to Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contribut...

I give you my two cents on the movie Underwater. Also what I am looking forward to over the next few weeks from various streaming platforms. Make sure to stop by Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerdgrl-musings This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

If you were a girl in the late 80's you had Steel Magnolias on your sleep-over rotation. Stop on over to Instagram and say hello :) @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerdgrl-musings This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Tonight I try to explain some of the complex feelings and emotions I have as someone that is adopted around my birthday. It's complex and there aren't always words for some emotions. Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerdgrl-musings This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Back in the 1990's we had a 2 part TV mini-series based on Stephen King's It. I was front and center for it, and even bought the 2 VHS when it came out. Here are some general thoughts and I try to avoid too many comparisons to the new It movies. Make sure you stop by Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd...

I am very late to the party in watching this movie. This movie has such powerful songs and catchy dances it is hard not to just love it. Make sure you stop over to Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerdgrl-musings This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

If you haven't had a chance to watch Kid90 yet, make sure you do! There are just some of my thoughts as I watched it. Make sure you stop by Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerdgrl-musings This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Punky Brewster brings us back to the character some of us grew up with but as a mom figuring out her life with her kids and ex-husband. I share my thoughts on the reboot from the perspective of a fan of the original show and an adoptee. I have some pretty strong feelings on the ending of the season. What do you think? Drop on by Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by co...

A little update on my previous discussion on mental health. I have been struggling with anxiety recently and struggling with how to deal with it. Also, a listener sent me an email commenting on my previous mental health episode so I thought it was a good time to chat about it again. Trigger warning- this episode I discuss briefly cutting as well. Make sure you stop by Instagram and say hi @NerdGrl...

I had an idea all planned out..but as good plans go I went down a rabbit hole of some really dark episodes in 80's tv shows..some sitcoms. We chat about Punky Brewster and the new reboot...Nancy McKeon, Melissa Gilbert and how some of these shows and movies prepared me for being an adult. Make sure to stop over to Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to t...

No excuses...but....other things kept me away last week but we are back again. Just a quick hello today, catch up on a Jodi Foster release and I'll see you again next week. Don't forget to stop by Instagram and say hello @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerdgrl-musings This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Chances are, if you were a teenage girl in the mid-90's you watched this movie with your BFF. I know I did. It tackled some more difficult topics than I picked up on at that age with a stellar cast. Little slow in the middle, but the casting and how I can relate to some of the characters keeps it a favorite. Come say hello on IG @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip...

I watched AOC on IG this morning and I haven't been able to stop thinking about some of these things. I feel like we just have to talk about what is going on and what it is doing to people we love. As usual I ramble a bit but I just need to share my thoughts. Come say hello on IG @NerdGrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerdgrl-musings...

I had a plan and actually recorded an episode that I decided to delete it. I touch on a few updates I have seen about some shows that are in production and a book that I am looking forward to reading. And then I talk about Star Wars. Time to watch all the movies again, especially now that we have the Skywalker Saga completed. What order do I watch the movies? I didn't realize there was so much dis...

I got nothing much this week as I am setting into some new routines. There isn't much happening for news on movies or shows. I dust off some info I had written down about Grey's Anatomy and my favorite episode. Stop on by Instagram and say hello @NerdgrlMusings Support Nerdgrl Musings by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerdgrl-musings This podcast is powered by Pinecas...