Stuff Mom Never Told You

With so many of us dealing with a lot of stress, Yves guides us through See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY continues flipping through the history and impact of women's magazines, this time focusing on diet culture and sex advice in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunar New Year Love Story, written by Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, is a beautifully told and illustrated graphic novel about love, culture and identity with a lot of heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of us are constantly being bombarded with distressing news, much of which is designed to overwhelm us. Anney and Samantha sip on some drinks and break down why this is a strategy, with tips to keep it from working.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning journalist, story collector and teller Michele Norris joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on women, race and identity - and how we often learn about it and see it play out in the kitchen. We chat about the podcast Your Mama's Kitchen, The Race Card Project and the power of curiosity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of misinformation and disinformation right now. Anney and Samantha share some of their go to sources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After President Wilson was incapacitated due to a health incident, First Lady Edith Wilson arguably assumed power. Anney and Samantha delve into some history about this very complicated story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strategic incompetence has long been weaponized to hold women back in their work and family lives, while our media glorifies men who get away with it. We go over definitions and give examples of strategic incompetence in action in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1980s, the film 9 to 5 started conversations that are, in many ways unfortunately, relevant today. We discuss how, and one of our favorite themes - women friendships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney opens up about how stress has negatively impacted her eating habits, and her quest to make them healthy once again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends of the show Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi of the podcast Criminalia and the book Killer Cocktails join us for a conversation about women, true crime, cocktails, and working together as friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we get to Sesame Street? Friendly neighbor Maria Rodriguez for years showed kindness and compassion on the beloved children's show, and left a lasting legacy for representation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anticipatory grief is something we all experience, but what is it exactly? Anney and Samantha shine a lot on this frequently experienced but little-discussed emotional state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are healthy boundaries and how do we set them? How does boundary-setting look for women and other marginalized communities? In this classic, we dig into the research of boundaries in all aspects of our lives, why they can be hard to maintain, tips for setting them, and the importance of respecting them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ynes Mexica lived a life full of adventure and full of turning points. Yves joins us to share the story of the pioneering botanist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After much anticipation, it did actually snow for Anney and Samantha (gasp)! We share our thoughts and experiences for our SMNTY snow day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two podcasters meet in a tavern...what the heck is Dungeons & Dragons anyway, and what is it like for women? In this classic, Samantha has questions and Anney has answers. Roll for initiative! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha discuss hopes for the future and take a very serious quiz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The apocalypse has captivated our collective minds for a long time. And usually, women play one of a handful of usually gendered roles. We look for the light in apocalyptic scenarios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let yourself be happy!! Anney and Samantha reflect on getting in the way of our own happiness, the guilt and complicated nature of being happy, tragedy and cinnamon rolls. Just another classic SMNTY happy hour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monopoly is one of the biggest games ever, a cutthroat competition of capitalism often inspiring family rules and bans. But the history of its originator, and its feminist creator, has long been buried. SMNTY passes go and delves into The Landlord's Game, created by feminist Lizzie Magie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The forecast shows snow for SMNTY, and Anney and Samantha are excited. We take walks down snowy memory lanes, chat about regional differences, and dig into why women aren't always big fans of snow days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Divorce is often difficult and painful, but there are positives too. We delve into the complications of getting a divorce in the US, especially for women, research about the impacts and how the conversation is shifting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha chat about the podcast and how it came to be what it is - and the ones we came before us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we ring in 2025, we chat about feminist goals and things to celebrate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.