STFU: We Are Not Done Talking Yet

Danielle and Charla explore the many moods of Christmas and the holiday season. From childhood memories and favorite Christmas movies to the things we love and hate about the holiday, we unwrap the celebration that lasts all December.

The HBO series on its 3rd season is about greed and family back stabbing. Fun! Find out about the fictional billionaire Roy family that has no likable character.

Danielle fills Charla in on her trip to Mermaid Camp at Weeki-Wachee Springs State Park, FL. We learn how to transport a mermaid fin on a plane, what it’s like to swim with manatees, why a mermaid costume doesn’t work for Halloween, and much more!

Silenced again! Tracie Clayton is trained in the Grief Recovery Method, the only method that is evidence based. Grief Recovery Specialists like Tracie can help people tell their truth about a loss, whether by death, divorce or any major life change. She can be reached at  tccgrs@gmail.com if you would like a consult. Here is information about the institute where she trained: https://www.grief...

Another author from Portland, Oregon joins us! Meg Weber wrote a book called A Year of Mr. Lucky, due out on February 8, 2021. In this debut memoir, she tells us about her exploration into BDSM (Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadochism and Masochism) and other facets of her life during this time.  For more information, please visit: Meg Weber, Writer Her book is available in dig...

A fun and free-wheeling conversation with our friend and free spirit Kim “Skipper” Corbin, proponent of adult skipping, veteran of 15 Burning Mans, and seeker of joy in all things. Recorded on Dec 18, 2020.

Your hosts discuss the Pandemic, California wildfires, and what we have been doing for six months.

Join us for a fun and wide-ranging conversation with Laura L Hansen, poet, librarian, former bookstore owner, and resident of Little Falls, Minnesota. Laura lives and works along the Mississippi River,  which is her muse. She also graces us with readings of her beautiful poems, some old and some brand new.   You can find out more about her and order her books at www.laurahansenbooks.com....

In which Danielle and Charla talk to Danielle's daughter and her roommate about 20-something life during the time of coronavirus. What's it like to quarantine with roommates? Date during a pandemic? Are you still employed? What are your friends doing? Where did you get that cute mask? Yep, three out of four of us were wearing cloth masks! 

Monica is a writer living in Portland, Oregon. She suffered an enormous loss and writes about it exquisitely. https://monicawelty.com/

Flower Essences are a subtle, yet powerful healing modality. We speak with Ruth Toledo Altschuler, a longtime practitioner and leader in this field, about how to help our healing paths with Flower Essences during the Pandemic. https://essencementoring.com/ http://www.fesflowers.com/

Join us on a voyage of discovery and learn all about Buckminster Fuller from one of his biggest fans, Patricia Ravasio. You know him as the creator of the geodesic dome, but he was much more than that. Steve Jobs called him the 20th-century Leonardo da Vinci. Patricia Ravasio has written a book called "The Girl from Spaceship Earth" (endorsed by environmentalist Bill McKibben) about her fascinatio...

Yup. It's from April 3. We forgot to edit and publish it. Staying calm in the strangest times our world has experienced since World War II. Nia Classes via Zoom with Danielle www.floramotion.net NiaTV.fit Yoga with Adriene Italians send messages to themselves from 10 days ago Zoom Krisp for noise cancellation

We call Mike Stephanos, Contra Costa County, California long-time beekeeper, about hobby and professional beekeeping. Danielle is a 5-year beekeeper (mostly) enjoying the Zen of Bees.

Our beloved writing teacher and brilliant writer Samantha Dunn chats finds time to chat with us while running a magazine, teaching writing, working on a new memoir, and home schooling her delightful son. She is funny, engaging, smart, and highly entertaining. Plus she reads from her work-in-progress, a treat you won't want to miss.  Samantha Dunn is the executive editor of Coast Magazine, and the...

In this issue, your hosts speak with Heather from Chicago. This show was recorded on March 24, 2020. Many topics are covered: anger and sadness over the pandemic, alternatives to toilet paper and the bidet wand, drinking too much, singing from balconies, Bon Jovi, and peeing on one's ankles while squatting.  #covid19 #pandemic2020 #womenwhowrite #womenwhopodcast #podcast #STFUwearenotdonetalk...

Danielle and Charla talk about what's going on with COVID-19 and what to do at home as you shelter in place. Sit back, grab your favorite beverage, and take a listen.  #staythefuckhome #shelterinplace #coronavirus #covid-19  Resources mentioned in our podcast: NiaTV.fit Yoga with Adriene Italians send messages to themselves from 10 days ago Zoom Krisp for noise cancellation

Charla and Danielle talk with Rachael, who is infinitely wise and informative regarding women, aging, menopause, and sex. You can find more information about her practice at innovativewellnessinc.com and about her product Pure Vitality at purevitalityinc.com . #activism #2020election #STFUwearenotdonetalkingyet #STFU #womensissues #vote2020 #sex #sexeducation #sexforover50 #sexualhealing #sexineld...

Danielle and Charla play the Conundrum game, posing either-or situations where neither outcome is particularly good. We were inspired by Slate Political Gabfest #Slatepoliticalgabfest. For instance, if you could choose only fruits or vegetables for the rest of your life, which would you choose? If you have any opinions, please write us at STFUpodcast@gmail.com or go to our Facebook page. https://w...

In this podcast, we talk to Barbara L Strack, a refugee expert who retired from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in January 2018. She tells us all about the global refugee crisis, the legal definition of a refugee, the history of refugee resettlement programs here and abroad, refugees vs. asylum seekers, and much more. Find out what you can do to help.  Also check out her...

Join us for a discussion about how to set goals, reach your New Year's resolutions, and make your dreams come true. A twenty-year veteran of life coaching and master certified coach, Laura Geduldig, tells us how to do it. Check out her web site at: www.vitalitycoaching.life or email her at laura@vitalitycoaching.life. Laura is generously offering our listeners a complimentary 90-minute coaching se...

We speak with 24-year-old Casey O'Brien about her writing career and about her generation's take on politics and the climate crisis. #20somethings #millennials #genz #journalism #activism #2020election #STFUwearenotdonetalkingyet #STFU #womensissues #vote2020

Steve  Almond is an American short-story writer, essayist, and author of ten books, including Against Football, Bad Stories: What the Hell Just Happened to This Country, and William Stoner and the Battle for the Inner Life. Steve co-hosted the podcast Dear Sugars with Cheryl Strayed for four years. This podcast was recorded on December 12, 2019. #dearsugars #stevealmond #stevealmondauthor #ba...

Here is a list of the groups we talk about in this episode. Trust in Education https://www.trustineducation.org Contare Con Vivo https://www.cantareconvivo.org nonprofitvote.org https://www.nonprofitvote.org RIP Medical Debt https://ripmedicaldebt.org National Resources Defense Council https://www.nrdc.org Center for Biological Diversity https://www.biologicaldiversity.org Rain Forest Action Netwo...

Danielle's  friend Tonya tells us all about her recent adventures in online dating here in the SF Bay area. It's a jungle out there, people, but Tonya is our intrepid guide. She shares how she navigates the rules,  the weirdos, and the general craziness of searching for Mr. Right.