Shit We Don't Talk About

On this episode of Sh!t We Don't Talk About, Mia is joined by frequent guest (and her podcast producer) Drew Linsalata. Mia and Drew talk about boundaries and how sometimes it's hard to set them, but even harder to keep them!  Join us as we chat about COVID-19 boundaries in the context of the recent resurgence, personal boundaries and how to hold the line on them, and the relationship be...

On this episode of Sh!t We Don't Talk About, Mia is joined by Joe Ryan, creator and host of the It's Not You, It's Your Trauma podcast.  Joe talks about how opening up about his past and his mental health struggles has been a bit part of his recovery and forward progress while also creating a healing space for others at the same time. Joe is a great example of how moving beyond blam...

In this episode of Sh!t We Don't Talk About, Mia talks about incarceration with guest Amber Crowder, creator of the Been Down Project.  Amber is courageously and transparently sharing her experience with federal incarceration and subsequent re-entry into society. Amber's story is an eye-opening look at the process of Federal investigation, prosecution, incarceration, and the real-life im...

On this episode of Sh!t We Don't Talk About, Mia welcomes guest Julie Flygare of Project Sleep to talk about narcolepsy and cataplexy, two conditions we definitely do NOT talk about enough!  Narcolepsy is more than just randomly falling asleep.  Narcolepsy is a life-impacting neurological disorder that rarely gets described accurately and does not get the attention it requires. --- For full s...

On this episode of Sh!t We Don't Talk About, Mia is joined by three-time Amazon bestselling author Drew Linsalata to discuss why teaching the fear center in your brain - that pesky lizard brain - to slow down is a good idea.  Slowing down, even when stress and anxiety are demanding that you speed up, can go a long way toward achieving a calmer, less frantic life.  Drew's latest book, Sev...

On the 41st episode of Shit We Don't Talk About, Mia flies solo once again to recount her recent cancer scare and to remind you of all the stuff you should be doing to stay on top of your health, but probably aren't.  You don't want to hear this stuff, but it's important, so pull up a chair and get comfy.  Wait.  Colorectal health.  Now THAT is shit we don't talk about! ;-...

On the 40th episode of Shit We Don't Talk About, Mia is joined by ... Mia Voss!  Tune in for a bit of a classic Mia rant about standing up online and how to go beyond copy and paste to include real action items that spark change and encourage productive discussion. For full show notes on this episode visit https://miavoss.live/40 ---- Find Mia online here or here . MUSIC CREDIT: Inspiring Exp...

On the 39th episode of Shit We Don't Talk About, Drew Linsalata is back for another Shit We Don't KNOW About.  This time the discussion focuses on the current Andrew Cuomo situation and continued systemic sexism and harassment. NOTE : The Governor resigned less than 24 hours after this episode was recorded.  So we have that going for us.  Which is good. For full show notes on this episod...

On the 38th episode of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Mia has a chat with entrepreneur and podcaster Jillian Leslie.  Jillian is here to talk about living with Multiple Sclerosis and the special challenges that creates in the time of a global pandemic that feels like it just won't go away. For full show notes on this episode visit https://miavoss.live/38 ---- Find Mia online here or here . MUSIC C...

On the 37th episode of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Mia has a chat with OCD sufferer, author, and advocate Chrissie Hodges. Chrissie has lived the “Pure-O” experience and still is. She’s a wealth of knowledge and experience, so give this one a listen! For full show notes on this episode: https://miavoss.live/37 ---- Find Mia online here or here . MUSIC CREDIT: Inspiring Experience  by Rafael Krux Lin...

On the latest episode of Shit We Don't Talk About, Mia is joined again by Drew Linsalata, host of The Anxious Truth podcast (and full disclosure - producer of Shit We Don't Talk About). Mia and Drew discuss post-pandemic re-entry issues and anxieties as the world emerges from the long COVID shutdown.  Lot's to go over in this one, so tune in! For full show notes on this episode: htt...

In this episode of Sh!t We Don't Talk About, educator, trainer, and advocate Corbin Knight-Dixon returns to talk about how men are great!  Well, Corbin talks about how men CAN be great, by getting rid of toxic masculinity.  Corbin has been active for over 15 years in the fields of sexuality education, public health, sexual violence prevention, and healing justice.  It's a great conversat...

On the latest episode of  Sh!t We Don’t Talk About we talk about “sex baby”!  Who doesn't love a good Salt n' Pepa lyric right? And what better guest to chat with than master coach, sex therapist, and licensed therapist Leslie Gustafson.  Leslie discusses sex and intimacy, and how to take charge of your experience. This episode is for all, no matter how you present, and we'll be ser...

In this episode of Shit We Don't Talk About, Mia is joined by Heather Fink to dish on some serious issues in the cosmetics and beauty industry.  Heather has been in the business since the late 1980s, so she knows a thing or two about a thing or two when it comes to this industry! For full show notes on this episode, visit https://miavoss.live/33 ---- Find Mia online here or here . MUSIC CREDI...

Elizabeth Anne Hamilton lived most of her life thinking that she was completely broken. An Autism diagnosis at the age of 41 turned out the be the missing piece in Elizabeth's mental health and well-being puzzle. For full show notes on this episode, visit https://miavoss.live/32 ---- Find Mia online here or here . MUSIC CREDIT: Inspiring Experience  by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/s...

Ian Adair has struggled with learning disabilities his whole life. His trials and tribulations led him to write “ Stronger Than Stigma.  A Call to Action: Stories of Grief, Loss and Inspiration! ”.  On episode 31 of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Mia speaks to Ian about the impact of mental illness, addiction, and suicide. For full show notes on this episode, visit https://miavoss.live/31 ---- Find Mia...

In this episode of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Mia chats with V.R. Maddox about her experience raising a neurodivergent child and building community. Vee shares not only her experiences, but the lessons she's learned along the way, and she does it with a no-nonsense and even borderline hilarious approach.  This one is a good listen! For full show notes on this episode, visit https://miavoss.liv...

On episode 29 of Shit We Don't Talk About, Mia is joined once again by Drew Linsalata for a good old-fashioned Shit We Don't KNOW About rant session!  Mia and Drew dish and opine on the questionable and often incongruous behavior of many social media influencers and thought leaders. Who are YOU following? Maybe it's time to start questioning them! For full show notes on this episode...

On episode 28 of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Mia chats with therapist Jenna Overbaugh about pregnancy, postpartum OCD, and mental health in general when it comes to pregnancy and being a new mom. For full show notes on this episode, visit https://miavoss.live/28 Find Jenna Overbaugh Online Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenna.overbaugh Podcast: “ All The Hard Things ” Website: jennaoverbaugh.com F...

In episode 27 of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Mia is joined by Jennifer Beck to discuss her journey as a first-time mom. As many of you out there know, social media makes it look so easy sometimes, right? Parenthood can definitely be a joy but, dang, there are a lot of things that can happen for new moms along the way. This is a must-listen for anyone starting a family or just thinking about it! For...

In this episode of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Mia has a few things to say, so she’s gonna say them! The highlights: “ Don’t Transact Like An Asshat ” - Mia Voss, 2017 Meetings Do Not Need to Last Forever Avoid High-Cost / Low ROI Transactions Vetting Your Introductions For full show notes on this episode, visit miavoss.live/26 ---- Find Mia online here or here . MUSIC CREDIT: Inspiring Experience  ...

On episode 25 of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Mia dives into the topic of disability and disabilities with empathic design expert Sheila Schneider. Mia and Sheila discuss: Designing for disabilities and disabled people Language and abelism What you can do to help! Online resources to follow COVID-19 vaccine difficulties for disabled people For full show notes on this episode, visit miavoss.live/25 --...

Let's do another episode of Shit We Don't KNOW About!  Join Mia and Drew as they dish, reach random and largely unjustified conclusions, tell jokes, and express opinions about the topics of the day.  In this episode: Reddit kicks some hedge fund ass AOC Torches Ted Cruz Marjorie Taylor Greene is batshit crazy, and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is a SAVAGE! For full show notes on...

On the 23rd episode of Shit We Don’t Talk About, we welcome Sagan Morrow to discuss ethical non-monogamy and polyamory and break the mystery and myths wide open. She is a romantic comedy novelist and productivity strategist, hobbyist burlesque dancer, and she identifies as polyamorous. The idea that there's only one person that we can be romantically in love with is outdated. What ethical non...

On the 22nd episode of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Candace Bailey joins us to disrupt the narrative about race and racism in the US today. She is an advocate against police brutality, and justice, systemic oppression, and racism. The one thing that’s been apparent the last four years and certainly in the last year is that shit has to start at home. It will take a grassroots effort to change the narr...