Stuff Mom Never Told You

Women are getting historically low levels of sleep. Why is that? Anney and Samantha look into why women struggle to catch some zzzs, and share some tips for getting better sleep in this classic episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With nearly a year's worth of this segment under our belts, Anney and Samantha look back at some highlights and forward to the future.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY rings in the new year chatting about goals, traditions, identity, and what we're excited about and keeping an eye on for 2022.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your drink choice says a lot about you, or so society would have you believe. Why is beer for men, and wine for women? In this classic, Anney and Samantha look into stereotypes around drinking, and discuss why we need to make the phrase 'girly drinks' a thing of the past. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As 2021 ends, we celebrate some firsts and accomplishments for women.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Sex and the City endeavor continues with the fourth episode of season one. We sip some drinks and discuss age differences in relationships, dating mishaps, and healthy discussions around sex.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good news, what? Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration announced a permanent repeal on the in-person dispensing on a popular medication for abortion. Bridget Todd stops by to explain what that means.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the traumatic deaths of two women in Romania, teenager Sofia Scarlat called out law enforcement and misogyny in the country, and formed Girl Up Romania.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women in music have shattered some records and changed the industry this year. We gush over the accomplishments of Olivia Rodrigo, Adele, Taylor Swift and Megan Thee Stallion.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode, Anney finally achieves her dream of dissecting the feminism, criticism, art and horror of one of her favorite films - Ridley Scott's Alien. Samantha patiently supports her. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this installment of SMNTY fiction, we spin a modern fairy tale of heartbreak and the ghost of memories after a haunting loss.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spoiler: it's you. We take a survey on what we're thankful for in 2021, with a bonus extra thoughtful discussion on candle scents.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY celebrates the return of Yves, who shares the story of Mary Fields, the first Black female star route mail carrier in the US. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we focus on Ugandan trans rights activist Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY rounds up news around women in the world of entertainment and lawsuits, with updates on Britney Spears' conservatorship, Eliza Dushku's fight against forced arbitration, and Scarlett Johansson's settlement with Disney. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does teleworking solve the childcare issue? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the high cost of childcare for working parents & single moms, as well as how workplace childcare improves job satisfaction and business bottom lines in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beer and brewing expert Jen Blair shares her experiences with sexism in the brewing industry, and what we can do about it.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha watch the third episode of Sex and the City and discuss the 'battle' between single and married women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha sip on cosmos, shed some tears, and react to the first two episodes of And Just Like That: A New Chapter of Sex and the City the new HBO Max Original series. We catch up with Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda, meet some new characters, and discuss friendship, grief, ageism and feminism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/liste...

Time for some biscuits with the boss! The boss being Ted Lasso's Rebecca Welton. We discuss character growth, trauma, healing and strong supportive female friendships.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we make our sex lives more environmentally friendly? The internet has some answers!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the mythical fake geek girl a phantom menace? Anney and Samantha investigate, and wonder if there is a new hope for detoxifying toxic fandoms in this classic episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY brings the holiday cheer with a double feature of Black Christmas, the original and most recent reboot. We talk feminism, misogyny and the power of women supporting women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a throuple? How and when did the term originate? Anney shares some history and chats about how a relationship could look as an asexual person. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this book club, we dig into issues around consent and rape culture and how fanfiction can be a tool of cultural activism with Milena Popova's work DubCon: Fanfiction, Power and Sexual Consent. Through tropes like the Omegaverse, arranged marriage and Real Person Fiction, as well as the tagging system, we discuss what fanficiton can tell us about consent and what a world without rape culture co...