The Fem Tell All Podcast

This week, Ruth and Maddie speak on peer pressure in adulthood. The ladies contemplate whether or not we're influenced by our friends and families to make decisions that may significantly change our lives. Everything from getting married to having children, to even feeling it's acceptable to cheat on your partner if others in your circle have done so as well. Have you felt pressured to behave one...

For their second featured guest on Fem Tell All in honor of Women's History Month, Maddie and Ruth got the chance to speak with Steph Medina. When thinking of a woman who "has it all," Steph was the first to come to their mind. She is a mother, wife, Chief People Officer, aspiring entrepreneur, and author. Listen as Steph shares her journey of navigating a highly intentional life infused with purp...

This week Maddie and Ruth discuss learned loneliness with the pandemic being at the epicenter. While loneliness may feel “safe,” it can have dire effects on our overall health. Let’s talk about how we got here and things we can do to combat it.

This week on Fem Tell All, in celebration of Women's History Month, we welcome our first guest, Veronica Maccari! Our compelling conversation covers topics spanning from her journey beginning as an excelling athlete in Italy to an entertainment mogul in LA and NYC, her path to gain citizenship, and the noticeable cultural differences between women in Italy and America.    Veronica Maccari is an ac...

On this week's episode, Ruth and Maddie discuss their own personal Top 10 Qualities that make up a "ten." Everything from reliability to kindness, the ladies deconstruct the characteristics of a perfect potential partner.

In this week's episode, Ruth and Maddie discuss the age-old theory of whether love is blind or not. Although they have opposing views, one of the ladies becomes quite convincing by the end of the episode. Maddie and Ruth share personal stories to support their arguments, discussing whether men and women have a "type" and how evolution may play a role in all of this. So, do you believe that love is...

In this week's episode Ruth and Maddie cover Self- Sabotage. After having a run-in with a man who spewed self-hatred on Maddie at the bar after 5 minutes of knowing him, Maddie and Ruth discovered this may be a larger issue at hand that most men are facing. Although this is not a gendered experience, Ruth and Maddie wanted to explore the reasons behind what happens to be a new surge of low self-wo...

On this week's episode, Ruth and Maddie cover the good, bad, and ugly of birth control!! Let's talk contraceptives, baby. The ladies share personal stories about condom mishaps, IUD insertions, and a fluctuating sex drive. Are hormonal birth control side effects worth the price of admission? Should men take more responsibility for birth control in a heterosexual relationship? Listen as they weigh...

In this week’s episode, Maddie and Ruth discuss adult friendships, which aren’t always easy. When is it ok to leave a friendship? Should there be a checklist of qualities for a friend? Is it better to have quantity or quality? The ladies dive into this sticky yet important conversation.

In this week’s episode, Ruth and Maddie discuss the trending “Orange Peel Theory” and what it means if your partner does or does not "pass the test." The ladies dig into the meaning behind the test, recalling tender memories of what people have done for them in the past and do for them in the present.

In this week's episode, Ruth and Maddie cover a person's "time of the month." The ladies talk about their own first experience getting their periods, how uneducated and unaware they were of the symptoms of a menstrual cycle, and even touch on the very taboo subject of period sex! Whether you're someone who knows the period roller coaster personally, someone who hasn't gotten their period yet, or j...

In this week's episode, Maddie and Ruth discuss Men vs Women: Household Roles edition. What some may believe to be the hard-and-fast truth, and what they believe is a true household "duty" for each partner. How do you and your partner share the duties at home? Does this change over time or with different life circumstances?

On this week's episode Maddie and Ruth discuss the pinnacle taboo subject, sex! Everything from suggested frequency, tips on foreplay, advice on how to communicate your wants and needs to your partner, and the overall best and worst personal sex stories they have. It's time to destigmatize the long and hard journey to a happy, healthy, and fulfilling sex life!

On this week's episode, Ruth and Maddie cover Ghosting. They both define "ghosting", when they believe it's appropriate to ghost (if at all), and the better alternatives to letting someone down rather than cutting off communication with no warning.

In this week's episode Maddie and Ruth discuss New Year's Goals! They dive into their personal goals, what goals should take precedence, and how to sustain them come the new year. We hope you enjoy and Happy New Year!! The Personality Archetypes Maddie referenced in this episode are The Four Tendencies.  

This week Ruth and Maddie share their top five tips on how to fight "right." These tips apply to fights and disagreements between romantic partners, friends, and even family members. Fighting with a loved one is absolutely natural, but we like to focus on ways to prevent causing irreversible damage to a relationship while still advocating for ourselves.

In this week's episode, Ruth and Maddie dive into the holidays and all the stress that can accompany them. The ladies tackle how they feel overextended during this season and the tips/tricks on avoiding it! 'Tis the Season for Stress and hopefully curbing burnout once and for all.

In this week's episode, Ruth and Maddie cover the exhaustion that coincides with dating. Sometimes putting yourself out there repeatedly can cause a serious mental overload. Even the most eager dater can feel dissuaded nowadays. How do you overcome dating fatigue when it feels hopeless at times?

This week Ruth and Maddie discuss green flags and red flags. Specifically, how can you recognize them in the people you are dating? The ladies cover everything from hygiene habits to character traits. What are your favorite green flags and your least favorite red flags that you recognize? 

This week Maddie and Ruth discuss gratitude and the ways you can practice it every day. Thanksgiving (if you observe the holiday) is the perfect time to begin this self-audit, especially when it’s so easy to forget to do so in the day-to-day. What do you do to practice gratitude in your life?

What are beauty standards? And why do we constantly feel like we fall short of them? This week Maddie and Ruth wanted to approach these questions with no barriers. Removing their makeup, no special outfits, just open honesty about their own struggles and insecurities. 

This week Ruth and Maddie discuss jealousy in relationships. Is there such a thing as healthy jealousy? How can you spot toxic jealousy? And where does it stem from? Your partner or yourself? All to be answered in this week’s episode!

This week Maddie and Ruth discuss choosing the right career path and how they both chose theirs. Sometimes this includes changing your path to something you may never have expected. This can be scary, but it is all worth it if you find something you are passionate about. Let us continue discussing the steps you can take to find and pursue your passions.

In this week's episode, Ruth and Maddie discuss the topical theory referenced in one of their favorite TV shows, Sex and the City, called the "Cab Light Theory." Listen as the ladies debate how legitimate the theory may be and how they've experienced it in their own lives.

This week Maddie and Ruth discuss the difficult topic of when to know it's the right time to leave a relationship. We cover leaving a relationship that isn’t “bad,” all the way to the traps and tactics of toxic and abusive relationships. If you are in an abusive relationship, please know there is still hope. We ask you sincerely to please seek help. Below are some organizations you may find helpfu...