Best Zero To Outrage Podcasts (2025)

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A Lantern for Others in Dark Spaces: Jen Hatmaker on Sharing Her Most Tender Story 1:05:39

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Description: The day has finally arrived—Awake is officially out in the world. In this episode, Jen Hatmaker opens up about a story she's held tightly for years, a story she's finally ready to share. Jen takes us behind the scenes of writing Awake—a memoir told in vivid vignettes and written in real-time, as if each scene was recounted the very day…

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Ep 27 - When Marriage Ends but God’s Love Doesn’t: Diana Swillinger’s Story | The Radke Show 1:16:39

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📝 Show Notes Melissa welcomes friend and certified life coach Diana Swillinger for a raw, hope-filled conversation about faith, marriage, and healing when life doesn’t go as planned. Diana shares her journey from numbing pain with vodka to discovering that God’s love never ends—even when a marriage does. Together, Melissa and Diana talk about how t…

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Ep 26 - Doomscrolling vs. Pillow Talk: Are Phones Killing Our Marriages? | The Radke Show 44:18

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📝 Show Notes From a Lindale book signing to a TJ Maxx tent revival, Melissa’s parents steal the show before Melissa and David tackle something closer to home: doomscrolling. Melissa wonders what couples did in bed before the endless scroll—has late-night phone time quietly replaced pillow talk? David shares a challenge from Carlos Whittaker on Amer…

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I’ll Have What She’s Having: Power, Purpose, and Perimenopause with Tamsen Fadal 56:54

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In this episode, we're joined by Emmy Award–winning journalist and fierce midlife advocate, Tamsen Fadal, who has become a trusted voice for women navigating the complex — and often misunderstood — journey of menopause. Through her work and her new book, How to Menopause: The Essential Roadmap to Resilience and Empowerment in Midlife and Beyond, Ta…

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S2.5E6 - DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA THE MOVIE – INFINITY CASTLE Review & Analysis 2:25:19

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Demon Slayer is back in theaters with its second original movie after the record-breaking success of 2020’s Mugen Train, and the latest installment – Part I of the planned Infinity Castle trilogy, adapting the final arc of Gotouge Koyoharu’s manga – is proving every bit as popular, breaking box office records in Japan and now in America. That’s for…

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Ep 25 - From Hot Hair to Hot Takes: AI Outrage, Emmy Drama & a Turkey Man Mystery | The Radke Show 58:54

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📝 Show Notes Melissa’s hair may be short, but her opinions are full volume. From a menopausal hat crisis to a mother-in-law quoting scripture about baldness, Melissa’s week starts with family sass and a scalp-massage hair growth plan. Then it’s on to the hot takes: and the wild world of AI outrage. Melissa warns the 65-plus crowd: check before you …

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[Encore] Revolutionary Relationships: Loving Others Through Tension and Disagreement with Rozella Haydée White 1:06:48

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Description: Have you ever found yourself at odds with someone you deeply care about—unable to agree on something that really matters? Is it possible to stay connected, even when your beliefs clash? This seemed like an important question to answer, so we decided to go back into our archives to bring forward this 2021 conversation about one of the m…

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Ep 24 - Breaking News, Breaking Dishes & Melissa’s Broken Hair | The Radke Show 41:46

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📝 Show Notes From breaking news and breaking dishes to breaking down over bad haircuts — this week’s Radke Show has it all. Melissa tackles the headlines (including the Charlie Kirk story) but quickly pulls it back to what really matters: faith, common sense, and not "losing your ever-lovin’ mind over politics." Then chaos shifts to her personal cr…

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I Love You and I Need To Go: Elizabeth Gilbert Takes Us On A Journey All The Way To The River 1:16:34

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Description: As a luminary in contemporary literature, Elizabeth Gilbert’s writing has shaped the zeitgeist through adventure, spiritual exploration, creativity, and what it means to live a life of integrity. Her work consistently resonates with a global audience, prompting introspection and inspiring personal journeys of self-discovery. In this ep…

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Ep 23 - Gentle Parenting, Lighthouse Parenting & Parenting Styles Nobody Asked For But David Made Them Up Anyway | The Radke Show 55:34

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📝 Show Notes From sing-along Hamilton debates to Mexican restaurant emergencies, Melissa and David are back with another round of Radke-style marriage, parenting, and pure chaos. This week, they cover: Why Melissa thinks every movie should have a “late-night sing-along” screening (even if she’d never stay up for it). Aunt Melba’s unsolicited “judgm…

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August 2025: Catherine Newman’s Sandwich 1:04:51

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Description: Today’s episode is an absolute treat. Catherine Newman, the beloved author of both fiction and nonfiction writing, known for her sharp wit, emotional resonance, and profound insights into everyday life, sits down with Jen to talk about our August JHBC selection, Sandwich, which quickly gained national attention for its honest, tender, …

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Ep 22 - Marriage: We’ve Had a Really Good Time (At Least 18% of the Time) | The Radke Show 55:02

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🎙️ Show Notes Marriage isn’t all candlelight dinners and anniversary trips — sometimes it’s drawer pulls, broken cabinets, and checks thrown in the trash. In this episode, Melissa and David take on the little fights that every couple has (and keeps on having) and prove the statistics right: 82% of marriages fight about the same things over and over…

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Listener Lowdown: The Good, The Great, and the 'Wait, What?' 1:06:48

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Description: In this episode, we open the mic to our incredible podcast community, spotlighting the diverse feedback and personal stories from our listeners that have shaped our discussions. Hear firsthand accounts of the impact our guests and their insights have had. Listeners Melinda, Tracy, Joanna, Erin, Kelly, Laura, and Sarah share a wide rang…

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Ep 21 - Hot Flashes, SEC Football & a Netflix Catfish | The Radke Show 39:02

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📄 Show Notes Hot flashes, SEC football, pajama pants, a $3.99 shark movie, and a Netflix catfish documentary? Welcome to another week with Melissa and David Radke. David recaps a road trip for Rocco’s birthday and checking in on Remi at the University of Arkansas, while Melissa explains how she got suckered into “Step-tember” and why her phone only…

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Ep 20 - 31 Years, 31 Flavors & 31 Truths About Marriage | The Radke Show 48:18

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📄 Show Notes Melissa and David are celebrating their anniversary the only way they know how — by pulling back the curtain on what marriage really looks like. From raccoon-run romance fails, to the heartbreak of infertility, to parenting and everyday debates over fans, covers, and yardwork, nothing is off-limits. They wrap it all up with 31 mini-tru…

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Putting Out Fires and Dancing Among the Flames: Austin Channing Brown on the Work and Joy of Being “Full of Myself” 1:10:52

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Description: Today, Jen has a discussion with her longtime friend, brilliant thought-leader and activist, Austin Channing Brown. You probably know Austin from her viral first book, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, which flew off shelves in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, as we were witnessing worldwide protest…

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Ep 19 - Cracker Barrel Chaos, AI Refrigerators & Gavin’s New Hat | The Radke Show 39:13

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📄 Show Notes The Radkes are back with a bang — and with Hot Topics making their podcast debut. From Melissa’s kitchen ant invasion to Cracker Barrel logo drama, $2,000 worth of mistaken ice cream deliveries, and even Gavin Newsom’s new “MAGA” hat, nothing is off-limits in this hilarious and chaotic episode. Melissa and David trade sass and sarcasm …

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Ep 18 - The Radkes v. the trolls with a side of backward masking | The Radke Show 54:51

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📄 Show Notes The trolls came for the Radkes… and Melissa came swinging. In this episode, Melissa and David talk about the crazy things people say online, the wild theories around backward masking in old-school music, and the banter that keeps their marriage funny and real. It’s classic Radke: part sass, part heart, and all the fun of sitting in the…

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Gird Your Loins: Dr. Celeste Holbrook Delivers the “Sex Talk” You Never Had but Deserved 1:05:14

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Description: Today’s conversation might have you clutching your pearls and purity rings. Jen and Amy sit down with Dr. Celeste Holbrook—sexologist, educator, and author of Missionary Position: A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Sex After Purity Culture—for the candid, hilarious, and healing “sex talk” you never had but always deserved. From busting pur…

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Ep 17 - Sorority Bids to Lunch Kits: This Week with the Radkes | The Radke Show 39:52

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Melissa and David are back with another week of family chaos, college updates, and the random life tangents only the Radkes could make entertaining. From the rollercoaster of sorority recruitment and bid day to a heated debate over the importance of school lunch kits, Melissa brings her signature mix of sass, storytelling, and side-eye. David’s dry…

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[Encore] Stop Lying to Yourself: Dr. Sara Kuburic Wants You Take Ownership of Your Choices for True Happiness 1:03:26

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It’s time for another beloved encore presentation and this time we are bringing back this powerful podcast therapy session for your benefit and enjoyment. Dr. Sara Kuburic, an existential psychotherapist and author behind The @Millennial.Therapist, offers profound insights into taking ownership of our lives. Dr. Kuburic champions the idea that we a…

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Ep 16 - Melissa Without David?! Here’s the Truth | The Radke Show 26:13

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This week on The Radke Show, Melissa is flying solo… sort of. David’s out, COVID’s in, and Melissa has a few thoughts about what happens when the other half of your marriage goes missing from the mic. From quarantines to confessionals, Melissa shares the inside scoop on why sometimes the best stories come from the in-between moments — the ones wher…

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“You’re So Brave”: Tyler Merritt Turns the Tables on Jen in Part 2 of Their Vulnerable Conversation 42:27

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Description: In Part 2 of this episode, we push even deeper — into the personal, the creative, the brave, and the sometimes scary places we go when we dare to tell the truth. This time, Tyler Merritt has turned the tables on Jen and he’s asking the questions! We talk about what it’s like to be seen, judged, misunderstood — and still choose honesty.…

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Ep 15 - Hunting Wives, East Texas & A Rant That Needed Saying | The Radke Show 36:53

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Melissa’s got a bone to pick—and it’s called Hunting Wives. From fake East Texas accents to over-the-top stereotypes, she’s here to set the record straight. David’s along for the ride, stirring the pot just enough to keep things interesting. But that’s not all—this episode also features a real-life AMC movie-night fight (complete with convenience f…

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Ep 14 - You Ain’t Beyoncé: Sandwich Eras & Livin' the Ranch Life | The Radke Show 37:53

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Are we living in the sandwich generation or just stuck in our “sandwich era”? Melissa and David Radke are back to tackle family life, hilarious voicemails, and the weird moments of both your kids and your parents. In this hilarious episode: Melissa exposes David’s Max Headroom hair and inner tent revival preacher vibes The Amazon cart showdown for …

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Whales, Boats, and Vulnerability w/ Tyler Merritt Part 1 50:59

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Recorded live from the Oregon coast on the final day of MeCamp, this special two-part conversation between Jen and her partner Tyler Merritt is the perfect blend of hilarity, heart, and honesty. In Part 1, Jen and Tyler share stories from their MeCamp adventures — including a whale-watching excursion that got a little too close for comfort, and a n…

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Ep 13 - Dogpiles, Dorm Rooms, and Saying Goodbye | The Radke Show 37:49

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Today’s episode of The Radke Show is full of laughs, heartfelt moments, and a little chaos as Remi gets ready to be dropped off at college. From Melissa’s meltdown about losing her best friend to our new family game “Be Careful, Mr. President,” this one is equal parts hilarious and tender. Topics we cover in this episode: Remi’s move-in day prep an…

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July 2025: Chris Whitaker’s All The Colors of the Dark 52:33

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Chris Whitaker didn’t come to writing the usual way. His path began with a series of harrowing experiences in young adulthood that left him searching for tools to process trauma and find peace. As a boy, he’d found comfort in libraries, and it was there he discovered a book on writing-as-therapy that encouraged him to fictionalize his pain and set …

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Ep. 12 – Dirty Secrets, Fun Money, and Mission: Impossible Cleaning | The Radke Show 27:40

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Marriage is full of surprises—like the “fun money” your spouse doesn’t know about and the secret cleaning shortcuts we’d rather never confess. In this episode, Melissa and David spill the beans on their hidden messes, the mental gymnastics of keeping a house “company ready,” and the hilarious ways they’ve failed at cleaning hacks. We also talk abou…

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Mary Katherine Backstrom On Finding Peace and Goodness in the Quiet of the Wilderness 1:03:13

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Description: What happens when the faith you were raised with no longer fits? Join us as we explore faith deconstruction and what it looks like to hold on to what matters while letting go of harmful narratives. Our guest, Mary Katherine Backstrom, knows this journey well. Once rooted in evangelical certainty, her world began to unravel—her marriage…

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Ep. 11 - We’ve Got Decision Fatigue and a Freezer Full of Regret | The Radke Show 38:23

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🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Radke Show, we spiral from dinner fatigue to celebrity body transformations—and somehow land in a Mexican restaurant with a singing mannequin fortune teller. (Yes, really.) Melissa and David tackle the age-old marital debate: “What do you want to eat?”—and how that one question can derail your whole night. …

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Ep. 10 - Parakeets, Dirty Drinks, and Elderly Nuts | The Radke Show 32:37

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🎧 Episode Summary: Welcome back to The Radke Show—Episode 10! Join Melissa and David as they share hilarious moments from their recent family vacation, filled with misunderstandings, misheard words, and unexpected airport chaos. Melissa dives into her latest obsession with dirty sodas (think: soda meets dessert meets heaven), and David insists her …

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Ep. 9 - Tubing, Weddings, and a School Bus Motel | The Radke Show 40:04

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🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Radke Show, Melissa and David dive into hilarious memories of their early marriage days—like a romantic camping trip turned nightmare, complete with waist-high grass, an abandoned school bus, and an unexpected motel stay. Listen in as they share their unforgettable whitewater rafting experience on the Olymp…

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Ep. 8 - The Cult of Kool-Aid, Chimichurri, and That Princess TikTok | The Radke Show 39:22

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🎧 Episode Summary: This week on The Radke Show, we’re diving headfirst into the viral “Princess Treatment” video that has taken TikTok (and Melissa’s blood pressure) by storm. Melissa introduces David to the infamous video for the very first time—on air—and his unfiltered reaction is priceless. From filet fajitas and sinus infections to cults, Kool…

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No Filter, Just The Mirror: Trisha Yearwood on Reinvention, Songwriting & New Seasons 1:00:26

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Description: We’ve got an absolute legend in the house. She's a country music powerhouse, a Grammy winner, a TV star, a best-selling cookbook author, and honestly, probably the only person who could out-sing you and out-cook you on the same day — we’re talking about the one and only Trisha Yearwood. You know this queen’s voice from classics like 'S…

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Ep. 7 - She’s Been Following Me…and I’m His Cousin?! | The Radke Show 37:46

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🎧 Episode Summary: This one’s a wild ride. Melissa and David share a weekend filled with dirty sodas, interactive Squid Games, a mysterious rubber glove at a Mexican restaurant (you’ll never eat refried beans the same way again), and an unforgettable reunion with a long-lost cousin—who, it turns out, had no idea he was related to the woman his wife…

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Ep. 6 - He Couldn’t Poop in the Bakery | The Radke Show 32:03

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🎧 Episode Summary: Welcome to another glorious episode of The Radke Show where we cover life’s most pressing questions—like, why are there bathrooms that open directly into public spaces?! We kick things off with a hilarious story involving a tiny Mexican bakery, a big lunch, and one man’s bathroom panic. (Spoiler: It wasn’t David this time.) Then,…

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Ambition, Chasing Our Dreams, and Our Brave, Beautiful Yeses 59:24

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Priyanka Chopra is an award-winning actor, producer, and humanitarian—and one of the most recognizable faces in the world. In this 2021 conversation, she reflects on her memoir Unfinished, sharing her journey from India to the U.S. and the lessons she’s learned about identity, ambition, and reinvention. Priyanka talks about the power of perseveranc…

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Ep. 5 - What We’re NOT Doing This Summer (Menopause Made Us Do It) | The Radke Show 36:55

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🎧 Episode Summary: In this hilarious (and wildly relatable) episode of The Radke Show, Melissa and David lay down the law on what they are absolutely not doing this summer — or possibly ever again. From refusing to go on picnics to waging war on tucked shirts, they share their growing list of summer non-negotiables. Spoiler: water parks did not mak…

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Ep. 4 - Waif? I Don’t Think That Word Means What You Think It Means| The Radke Show 31:25

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🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Radke Show, Melissa and David tackle their most pressing crisis yet: figuring out what to wear to a semi-formal wedding. Spoiler alert—no one agrees on what that even means. From dress code debates to Anthropologie misfires, bass-guitar bellies to BuzzFeed weddings gone wild, they cover it all. And just whe…

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Ep. 3 - How Honest Is Too Honest with Your Kids? | The Radke Show 36:18

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🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Radke Show, things go off the rails in the best way. David recaps his battle with an abscessed tooth like he’s the first person to ever survive one, while Melissa details her days of making soup and serving sympathy (with a little side-eye). The conversation quickly pivots to parenting dilemmas, like what t…

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A Rebellion of Care: Poet David Gate on Words as a Lifeline During Difficult Times 1:14:53

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Jen has been a quiet superfan of David Gate ever since discovering one of his poems on Instagram and instantly texting it to six friends. A British-born poet, writer, and visual artist, David explores themes of care, community, and spiritual resilience. Today, he joins Jen and Amy to talk about his latest work, A Rebellion of Care—a powerful blend …

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Description: Katie Sturino is one of those people who makes you feel instantly braver just by being in the room. With her bold fashion choices, unfiltered honesty, and joyful presence online, the powerhouse founder of Megababe, style influencer, and unapologetic voice for body confidence has inspired so many of us to rethink how we see our bodies a…