Stuff Mom Never Told You

As distressing headlines around abortion's fate in the US continue, we do another check-in on what's going on and how we're doing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the recent anniversary of Roe v Wade and the violence at the US Capitol, guest Bridget Todd examines the link between the riot at the Capitol, the anti-abortion movement and disinformation in this classic episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The truth is out there and it is that Dana Scully is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to women and girls getting into STEM. Bridget Todd joins us to break down the real world impact of this fictional character, with some nerding out along the way.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our language around food is often unhealthy and needs to change.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grief, identity and food all intersect in our conversation around Michelle Zauner's powerful 2021 work Crying in H-Mart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once Anakin Skywalker's padawan, Ahsoka Tano walked away from the Jedi Order to become a prominent spy in the Rebellion. We trace the story of how she went from a despised character to a beloved one, and what her future might hold.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of what's going on with Roe V. Wade in the U.S., Anney and Samantha open up about how they are, what they're doing for self-care and what's bringing them joy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-creator of The Daily Show and founder of the Abortion Access Front Lizz Winstead joins us to discuss using humor to center reproductive rights in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves takes us on a journey to the stars and back with the story of Maria Mitchell, the first recognized female professional astronomer in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of our Sex and the City watch party, we tackle the age old (and controversial) conversation of farting in front of your partner.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this installment, SMNTY embraces the early 2000s and goes for the goal with the sports comedy Bend it Like Beckham , discussing the importance of representation, sexism in sports and the power of friendships.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we highlight the work of Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu to preserve Hawaii's native cultures and traditions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade, we've heard a lot of conversation around adoption, foster care and safe haven laws, especially as reasons we don't need abortion. Samantha breaks down the flaws in this line of thinking and why it's incredibly damaging.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this classic edition of Female Firsts, Yves brings us the story of Afong Moy, the first known documented Chinese woman in the United States.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deal is made, a contract signed, time unravels, a birthday arrives and the bill comes due.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear celebrities we've crushed on in the past, please forget the  letter you may have received from us in the past. Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and reminisce over celebrity crushes, embarrassing fan letters and fangirling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the recently leaked Supreme Court brief that would overturn Roe v. Wade in the United States, we turn to Melita Easters of Georgia's WIN List to shed some light on the situation and provide potential solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about Shreen Saroor's accomplishments, advocacy and activism around women's rights and peace.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY continues our conversation on women and happiness, digging into the happiest countries in the world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Chung, author of the memoir All You Can Ever Know, joins us to discuss transracial adoption, family and writing in this classic episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Sex and the City watch party journey continues! In this episode, listen for discussions on baby names, baby showers, jealousy, and moving through different stages of life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY teams up with 23andMe to explore how women can empower themselves by learning about their genetics both in understanding the past and arming themselves with knowledge for a better future. In this special episode, Samantha reflects on her search for her identity and the power of information when it comes to health.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do the plans for this episode hold? Hope. Unless you ask Samantha. Go rogue with us this Star Wars Day as we discuss the 2016 Star Wars film Rogue One.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist, builder, rebel, Mandalorian and one-time Darksaber wielder. Sabine Wren has gone through several arcs as a character, including reconciling with her family and grappling with her role in weapons-building. We dig into her history and the role she played in the Rebellion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our mini-series on women and happiness, we ask the question: who is happier? Are queer couples happier than straight couples? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.