Women Who Sarcast

This is an encore episode of Breaking It Down with Sheilani Alix! People have bucket lists but do you have a list of things you'd like to do but know you never will? Kathy and Sheilani share a few things like going to Africa, winning the lottery, and stalking someone you want to be your BFF. Tune in and find out which items belong to whom and what Sheilani won't spend the money doing (be...

Melvina Lakhichand, Founder and Director of the Institute for Strengthening Her Abilities (ISHA), discusses why it's important to make value-based decisions, looking at our weaknesses as great assets, and how we can be independent while practicing interdependence.  Tune in and find out how girls and women can utilize ISHA's Values program! You can find Melvina Lakhichand on Facebook and...

Sister duo and the hosts of Potty Mouth Poopcast, Sarah Sofia and Karla Serrato, join Kathy to have a serious discussion about the most dangerous farts in the animal kingdom. The Serrato Sisters also talk about sarcastic women and their impact on the world and discuss their fundraising event for National Toilet Day on November 19th.  Tune in and find out what parody was played in honor of flatulen...

Dani and Dameca, hosts of Biracial Unicorns podcast, are in the magical virtual studios of Women Who Sarcast! They talk with Kathy about their social justice work, how to use their tool-kits, going to Mars, and why Trevor Noah hasn't called them yet.  Tune in and find out how the Unicorns scored playing Sarcastic Jeopardy ! You can find Dani and Dameca on Instagram and Facebook @biracialunico...

Do you find yourself gazing out the window for no apparent reason? Are you "zoned out" taking a shower or driving to work? Daydreaming, aka mind wandering, is when our thoughts take us away from the present moment. Tune in to this week's episode of Real Deep Sh*! to learn about how daydreaming can boost creativity, improve problem solving skills, and if there's such a thing as...

Summer is here and it's time to crank up the boom box! Do you have songs that remind you of summer or should only be played in the summertime?  For this episode, Kathy and Sheilani were in the same room together for the first time in over a year! Can we get a "woot woot?" In celebration of summer and being reunited, the duo share their list of summer songs, play a few ditties, and t...

Dr. Diana Hill, clinical psychologist and co-host of Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, introduces us to ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) and the ACT Daily Journal that she co-authored with Dr. Debbie Sorensen. Tune in and find out what it means to have an ACT practice, the definition of psychological flexibility, and how to intentionally brush your teeth. Dr. Hill gives a brief overview...

You may not think that HappyPause Balm and Vegemite go to together but in this episode of WWS it works! Sandy Davies, founder of HappyPause, joins Kathy to talk about how she became an expat, why she created the balm, and how women can sooth their bits and be happy (and hoppy) all the time. Sandy also introduces Kathy to Australia's most popular food spread with a Vegemite tasting.  Tune in a...

Are you ready to admit you watch reality TV? Why are we so intrigued and fascinated by these shows? In this episode of Real Deep Sh*!, Kathy confesses her addiction to reality TV. She talks about the different categories (did you even know about this?!) of shows, how producers manipulate participants to behave a certain way, and what studies have found about the people that watch. Tune in and find...

Are you tired of making decisions about life and work? Does your willpower need a jump start? Kathy and Sheilani break down decision fatigue; the definition, the symptoms, and the ways to overcome it. They talk about their own experiences with decision fatigue, and how they deal (or not deal) with it.  Tune in and find out what fast food Sheilani eats when she's hangary!  We love our listener...

Do you know if you're a highly sensitive person (HSP)? Do you struggle with setting boundaries in your relationships? Are you a misunderstood Scorpio? Maegon Miller, licensed therapist, self-care coach, empath, and fellow Scorpio will answer those questions and more! She discusses ways to set healthy boundaries, and how you know if you're a HSP. Kathy asks the $64,000 question: why do Sc...

In 2013, social justice journalist, Ginger Gorman and her family suffered the effects of online hate firsthand. It set her on her professional journey into the world of internet trolls and publishing her first book, Troll Hunting , in February 2019. Ginger is also the host of Seriously Social podcast. Tune in and learn why Ginger felt the need to embark on the dark and dangerous journey into the w...

Why are people so obsessed with the gender reveal party? Why is it called "gender reveal party" and not "sex reveal party?" On this episode of Real Deep Sh*!, Kathy shares how these reveal parties are killing people and destroying families. She also "reveals" the definition of sex, gender, and gender identity. We love our listeners and want to hear from you! Send us y...

What is conscious listening? Kathy and Sheilani break down Julian Treasure's TED Talk on five ways to be a better listener. They explain the reasons why we are losing our listening, how we filter down what we pay attention to, and five exercises you can do to improve your own conscious listening.  Check out the playlist of music Sheilani put together of our favorite musicians to listen to whe...

Ever wonder what it's like to live and travel in an RV full time? Rachael Van Riper talks with Kathy about why she decided to sell everything and buy a house on wheels, the one misconception people have of the RV life, and what she loves most about living and traveling in a fifth wheeler. Tune in to find out if Kathy stumps Rachael with RV terminology trivia! You can find Rachael on the road...

Are you looking for a podcast that showcases women you've never heard of but wished you did? Amanda and Rita, hosts of I Don't Know Her, do exactly that! They join Kathy in discussing topics such as feminism, TERFs, labels (not the nutritional kind), and Britney Bitch! Tune in and learn the backstory of their badass intro song!  You can find I Don't Know Her podcast wherever you lis...

Dr. Lori and Margarita, hosts of Viva Cafe con Leche, join Kathy in talking about being disruptors, going with the flow, and how having a live show keeps them on their toes and in the moment. Tune in and learn what Margarita's clock has instead of hands, why they are "standing up" to get this particular musician as a guest, and what phrase Lori needs on a t-shirt. Don't forget...

Last fall, Kathy was tossing around an idea for independent women podcasters to receive more exposure and accolades.  Tune in and hear what that idea is and how excited, nervous, and anxious Kathy is to broadcast it over the airwebs! We love our listeners and want to hear from you! Send us your feedback at  womenwhosarcast@yahoo.com. Become one with your sarcasm and  SUBSCRIBE  wherever you listen...

Kathy and Sheilani celebrate women in music by sharing the musicians that influenced them while growing up, the ones that could have gotten more love and attention, and those that were bad azz. Dolly Parton, Kate Bush, Maggie Rogers, and Michelle Chamuel are just a few that made the cut!  Tune in and find out what musical instrument Sheilani recently acquired! Check out Sheilani's latest CD D...

Kelli Dunham is a genderqueer, comedian, writer, RN, and ex-nun. She creates amazing brick film (stop motion LEGO masterpieces) and facilitates workshops on grief. Kelli is the author of children's books such as "The Boys (and Girls) Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You," and the grownup book "How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School." As a co...

Hashtag History podcast hosts, Rachel and Leah, do their best to convince Kathy that history is not boring but fun and exciting.  Kathy tests their history intelligence with a game of trivia and the hosts reveal who's who on their guest wishlist (dead and alive).  Tune in and find out the "secret sauce" to their podcast episodes and why they sometimes slur their words. You can find...

In celebration of Black History Month, as a podcaster and having a father who was a radio/tv newsman, Kathy thought it apropos to showcase two women who were pioneers in the radio and tv industry.  On August 1, 1948, Mary Dee Dudley became the first black woman disc jockey on station WHOD in Homestead, Pennsylvania.  Dorothy Brunson was the first black woman to own and operate a radio and televisi...

Kathy and Sheilani venture into the world of ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) by opening and eating their favorite Valentine's Day candy. As a warm up to demonstrating ASMR, they talk about the history of Valentine's Day and explain what ASMR is all about. Not only is it chewing, crunching, or slurping; it can also be whispering or talking softly, tapping and brushing. Tune in...

Comedian Morgan Anderson spills the tea or should we say colonoscopy. She talks to Kathy about a gig she performed in a southern Oregon pizza place, how she strives for mediocrity, and why sketch comedy is her go to right now. Kathy and Morgan play a rapid fire word game that goes well until it doesn't. Tune in and find out what word stumps Morgan!  You can find Morgan Anderson on Instagram @...

Sandy Lowres, founder of Good Girl Media, host of the Good Girl Confessional podcast, and founder and creative director of the Women Beyond Forty platform and magazine joins Kathy to talk all about the WB40 Empire. Sandy created the WB40 magazine to showcase women and their stories. Tune in and find out how it all got started!  You can find Sandy Lowres and Women Beyond Forty at www.wb40.com .  If...