That's Tabu

Chewing Gum, Bubble Gum, elaborate burials for an amputated leg? This week, Emerald and her guest dive into the history of chewing gum and reminisce on their favorite 90's bubble gum from childhood. Follow the show on Instagram Topic Suggestion Form Resources for show https://www.history.com/news/chew-on-this-the-history-of-gum   https://truetreatscandy.com/the-guy-who-invented-chewing-gum-a-l...

Come on Barbie, Let's Go Party. 👸🎀💄👛 In this week's episode, my friend April, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and I dive into the topic of toys and child development. From dining with American Girl Dolls in Chicago, throwing Barbies in the washer, and how toys can help develop social skills in children. Have topic suggestions for the show? I’d love to hear them! Follow the...

Did you hear the news? Good 'ol Pornhub has been disabled in Utah as of May 2nd, 2023. What are people going to do now? Call their Senator? Yes, yes they are and they did! Join me and my special guest, the author of NAKED (in Italy): A Memoir About the Pitfalls of La Dolce Vita, podcast host of You're Gonna Be Great, vlogger/blogger, and K-Pop fan, M.E. Evans as we dive into the complexities surro...

BONUS EPISODE! My Cancer Story Part 4. Short and sweet, I'm happy again and can't wait to share with you some of the changes that are coming to That's Tabu! Have Topic Suggestions for the Show? I'd love to hear them! Follow the Show on IG Reach out! Thatstabupodcast@gmail.com

Oh, adulthood. We were promised endless pizza parties at 2 am however, no one told us making friendships as an adult would be difficult. Looking for friends as an adult can feel like you're playing a game of hide-and-seek, but no one is looking for you. It's like trying to be the fifth member of a girl group that already has four. Join me and my long-time friend, Kealey, as we chat about t...

We chat about our dating app's red flags and icks that make us want to run for the hills. From catfishes to *unsolicited* pics, we share our most hilarious and outrageous experiences. So join us and get ready to laugh as we explore the world of online dating! Have your own dating app stories? I'm all here for it. Tell me your stories by reaching out to thatstabupodcast@gmail.com Have topic...

✨Stay tuned til the end for a very special announcement✨ In this episode, we sit down with my sidekick aka brother, Mykie, to discuss the concept of threatened masculinity and his extensive nail routine. Mykie shares his personal story of growing up in a time when being openly gay was not as accepted as it is today. He discusses the hypermasculine ideals that were pervasive in the culture at the...

In this episode, we welcome Kate, cohost of No Small Games, a guest who will be sharing her experience living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that affects some people during their menstrual cycle. Kate opens up about the challenges she faces during her premenstrual phase, including intense mood swings, anxiety, and depression. We di...

In this episode, I sit down with my beautiful friend Steph, who bravely shares her personal journey living with ADHD as a 27-year-old woman. We talked about everything from the unique challenges she's faced to the strategies she's used to thrive in her personal and professional life. It was such an insightful and inspiring conversation that I can't wait for you all to listen! Unfortuna...

Well, we did it. We're finally here! You're all caught up on where I am now after cancer. Little did I know there would be more obstacles to face after treatment. Ovarian failure, cognitive impairments, and chemo brain, just to name a few. ***Trigger warning for this episode: it does contain suicidal ideation, please advise. If you or someone you know is dealing with suicidal ideation plea...

Hey there, it's me Emerald, and I'm back with another episode of "That's Tabu." In this installment, I continue my personal story of battling cancer. I'm going to talk about the moment I received a call from my doctor informing me that I had Stage IIB cervical cancer and the treatment plan that was yet to come. I have to admit that going through this part of my story was difficult to share, so muc...

Welcome to the That's Tabu! The podcast where we discuss modern taboo topics. After having cancer, I don't care anymore and want to share my story. In this first episode, I would like to share with you the origins and creation of this podcast. My name is Emerald, and on February 19th, 2022, I received the life-altering news that I had Stage IIB cervical cancer. As you can imagine, this new...