Stephanie Dash

Thoughts Brewing

Society EN ↓ 3 episodes

Brewinging Belonging is a space for the stories people are told to keep quiet. Each episode opens the door to the raw, personal, and deeply human experiences that society labels as shameful, messy, or “too much.” This show isn’t about shock value. It’s about honesty without performance — people speaking the truths they’ve carried alone for far too long. Real conversations. Real lived experience. A place where silence breaks and shame loosens its grip.

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Stephanie Dash

Episodes

Trespasses of the Body: An Autoethnography on Infertility and Identity 08.05.2026 42:53

The episode explores the impact of the question 'When are you having a baby?' on individuals, delving into the historical, emotional, and social implications. It addresses the experience of invisible grief, the three trespasses of health, expectation, and reckoning, and the importance of being witnessed in shame. The episode encourages quiet conversations and empathy as a means of building a room...

Asking about having babies, is not as innocent as you might think. 02.05.2026 3:29

The conversation delves into the intrusive nature of asking about family planning and the impact it has on individuals. It also highlights the unplanned nature of the recording and the importance of addressing the topic in the next episode. Takeaways Intrusiveness of family planning questions Unplanned recording and its significance Chapters 00:00 The Intrusive Question

Embracing Vulnerability: Overcoming the Fear of Starting 30.04.2026 4:08

I used to think vulnerability was a weakness. Now I know it’s the doorway to every new beginning. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to feel ready — you just have to begin. Watch the clip and tell me: what’s one thing you’re giving yourself permission to start? What if the only thing between you and your next chapter… is the fear of starting?