Best Better Off Dread Podcasts (2025)

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The Winners & Losers of 2025 29:03

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Welcome to the third annual IBAMMYs Culture Awards Show, where we reflect and honor the best and worst cultural moments of the year. Brittany is joined by Sam Sanders, host of KCRW's The Sam Sanders Show, and Tre'vell Anderson, host of The Seated podcast. All three nominated a person or moment for each of the four categories. NPR's Culture Committe…

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Week 5 Postpartum Touch for Babies and Fresh Air 15:16

9h ago15:16

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Today I give a few tips to help you and baby find more positivity during this newborn and postpartum phase. Mama Natural Resource Other Episodes on Nursing Your baby from ME: Nursing Crash Course for First Time Moms Dealing with Emotional Ups and Down of Nursing a baby 5 tips for Success in Nursing Your Baby Breast Feeding to Lose Weight Eat, Wake,…

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The secret to Heated Rivarly's success 20:11

2d ago20:11

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Heated Rivalry - the hit HBO Max series - has it all: scintillating romance, hot guys, sports (kind of), and, most importantly, portrayals of gay love and sex that don’t hold back. Steamy, sensual TV shows aren’t new, but the Canadian series has captured the public's attention in a way that a show hasn’t in a while. So, what’s behind its cultural r…

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15: How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain (Without Skipping Cookies, Cocktails, or Chocolate) 28:03

6d ago28:03

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Feel like your calendar’s overflowing with holiday parties, sugary treats, and zero time to focus on you? Wondering if it’s even possible to stay on track with your health and weight loss goals right now? In today’s episode, I’m giving you my exact plan to enjoy the holidays without gaining 5+ lbs. I’m sharing exactly what I’m doing this week with …

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That friend's wedding is too dang expensive… 19:25

2d ago19:25

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Are we spending too much on other people’s weddings? Going to a friend's weddings can be so fun and meaningful… but it can also really hurt your wallet. A survey by LendingTree found that 31% of people who had been to a wedding in the past five years had accrued debt to attend. So what’s driving up the cost of weddings for guests? And what makes it…

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Overwhelmed for the Holidays? A Mothers Guid to Decrease Overwhelm This Holiday Season 10:30

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There are a lot of extra things this holiday season and that can add overwhelm to your life. Use these tips to help you through! Email me at: [email protected] **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pregnancy. It …

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Do kids need a dad? Ask single moms. 21:08

2d ago21:08

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More women than ever are choosing to raise their children by their self. Is it time to hit reset on what we mean by "family" in America? America has some deeply held prejudices toward single moms, but some studies show that 40% of babies in the U.S. are born to unmarried women. In this episode Brittany looks into the joy and challenges these women …

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Postpartum Week 4 Stressing About Your Crying/Colicky Baby 22:51

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It is easy to stress over your baby that is crying a lot. Today I have A LOT of tips to help you through this rough phase. Mama Natural Resource Other Episodes on Nursing Your baby from ME: Nursing Crash Course for First Time Moms Dealing with Emotional Ups and Down of Nursing a baby 5 tips for Success in Nursing Your Baby Breast Feeding to Lose We…

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Woke is BACK! ...really? 17:59

3d ago17:59

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Some say we're entering the Woke 2.0 era. Is that real or imagined? From declining Target sales to Mamdani's election, some folks online are feeling a vibe shift. Is that feeling...woke? And if so, does that mean woke is back in style? To answer those questions - and to dissect whether or not woke ever left - Brittany is joined by Constance Grady, …

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The social etiquette of sharing location 19:52

12d ago19:52

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Is location tracking building relationships? Or ruining them? Four in ten U.S. adults share their locations with at least one person. But while it’s convenient – is it a violation of privacy? And who really needs to know where you are? We're getting into how location sharing became a norm, the pros and cons, and how to turn it off without making th…

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The myth of modern "adulthood" 17:06

4d ago17:06

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What does it mean to be an independent adult? More young adults live with their parents than in the past, and are also delaying the traditional markers of independent adulthood like marriage and childbirth. Roughly nine-in-ten parents say it’s extremely or very important to them that their children be financially independent when they are adults, b…

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Postpartum Week 3 Nursing a Baby Feels Too Hard 15:40

16d ago15:40

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Nursing a baby is tough, but hang in there mama, the health benefits to you and baby are so worth it! Dealing with Mom Guilt over Not Nursing Your baby Mama Natural Resource Other Episodes on Nursing Your baby from ME: Nursing Crash Course for First Time Moms Dealing with Emotional Ups and Down of Nursing a baby 5 tips for Success in Nursing Your B…

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Why some families stop speaking 19:53

7d ago19:53

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It's an incredibly painful thing to do, so why are some kids cutting their parents out of their lives? 27% of Americans are estranged from at least one family member, and the term "no contact" is increasingly being used to describe estrangement between adult children and their parents. But is estrangement happening more often, or are we just more o…

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Dreading family conflict? Here's some advice. 18:15

9d ago18:15

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Fighting with your family doesn’t have to be a holiday tradition. The majority of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow. And while it’s meant to be a time of family togetherness… sometimes, this holiday can make you never want to see your family again. To go or not to go? To fight or not to fight? Well, our friends at NPR’s Life Kit have t…

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Kids are expensive. Do they have to be? 18:53

11d ago18:53

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Can you afford to pay two rents? Families across the country are asking that same question when it comes to childcare, as the yearly costs for daycare are becoming comparable to a year's rent in many places. How did childcare become so expensive, and how might everyone benefit if the government provided more support to parents? Professor of Sociolo…

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Postpartum Week 2 Combat Those Baby Blues 19:19

16d ago19:19

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Baby blues and the fluctuations of having a new on in the home and to care for can be very difficult and trying. Listen today for some tips on how to help combat these annoying negative emotions. Noise Maker I have Mama Natural Week 2 Eat, Wake, Sleep Cycle I use with my babies **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive…

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Do you want out of The Cult of Homeownership? 19:18

16d ago19:18

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When the dream of buying a home seems unattainable, is it time to find a new dream? Or is there another option on the table? Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or the FHFA, said the administration is “working on” a plan to introduce 50 year mortgage terms for homebuyers. But some Americans have already been working on t…

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Crime is down. Why don't people feel safe? 23:15

16d ago23:15

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What’s the difference between feeling unsafe and being unsafe? According to Gallup, about half of Americans see crime as being extremely or very serious. And there are a lot of very real threats out there to people’s safety, but there’s also a lot of fearful rhetoric that’s more unfounded. While immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.…

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The NECESSARY Component for Happiness in Motherhood 11:28

19d ago11:28

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This component changed me and my motherhood in all good ways and it can change yours too! SO worth it to implement! Email me at: [email protected] **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pregnancy. It is for women …

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The fear & shame of modern parenting 17:39

18d ago17:39

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Have you talked to a parent recently? Are they...okay? From textbook bans to health food trends, there’s a whole culture of fear and political propaganda that preys on new parents, convincing them that just buying this or just voting for that will keep their children safe. But how do you know if something is a moral panic or a legitimate concern? B…

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14: How to Create a Calorie Deficit Without Counting Calories 17:30

26d ago17:30

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Calorie counting works, but it’s not sustainable for most moms.You want to be able to go out to eat like a normal person without thinking about the macro breakdown in everything on the menu.But is it possible to lose weight without counting calories? In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how to create a calorie deficit for weight loss—without counti…

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Postpartum Week 1 Overwhelmed and Emotions are NUTS 23:00

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You have been SO excited to get your baby here and now that they are here, you might be feeling overwhelmed and emotional. It is ok mama! You can do this! Join in for tips on getting through that first week postpartum! Mama Natural Baby Week 1 **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-le…

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Have we lost the art of reading? 20:23

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No disrespect, but...when President Trump threw a Great Gatsby-themed party for Halloween, it kind of missed the point of the book. And, it's not just Trump. A quick search online, and you'll see a lot of people increasingly misinterpreting other famous books. Are people just bad at reading? Are we just laying our own biases on top of classic texts…

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Exercise is more important than ever 20:42

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Have you picked up a couple weights recently? Started walking, or jogging, or doing pilates? So have a lot of other people. You see the fitness Instagram accounts and gym tips all over TikTok, but how does exercise culture fit into our broader culture? And how does more enthusiasm for exercise square with the focus on fitness in our politics? Britt…

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Follow Through in Disciplining Children is VITAL 10:37

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I have only been a mom 12 years but I have found that the thing that makes the biggest difference in discipline so far is following through. Email me at: [email protected] **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pr…

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How 'Fascism' became a meme 20:54

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The word "fascism" is being thrown around a lot right now. Does it capture our current cultural and political moment? Nearly 50% of Americans have associated President Trump with "fascism." Trump himself has used the word against his own opponents. Others have used the word to denounce skinny-tok as "body fascism." But why are Americans so willing …

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13: Eating Healthy Fats but Not Losing Weight? Here’s Why. 28:21

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Were you also a victim of the low-fat craze of the 90s?In this episode, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about fat and weight loss. Welcome to part three of our macronutrient series. We’ve already tackled carbs and protein, and today we’re diving deep into fat—what it is, what types you should be eating (and avoiding), and how it affects…

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The LONG awaited BIRTH!! C-section, V-bac, Induction, All Natural 24:34

30d ago24:34

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I have had a c-section, a v-bac induction, epidural, and all natural birth. Birth is a big event that deserves you to give yourself grace with how ever you baby comes to this beautiful world. My post traumatic birth coach Kim Tanner contact: [email protected] Kim's Website Episode I did with My Birth Coach Kim Tanner My All Natural Birth Po…

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Rosalía & the evolving definition of Latinidad 21:49

1M ago21:49

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Spanish artist and musical chameleon Rosalía released her latest album, Lux, today. The single, "Berghain," seems like a return to form. Operatic vocals, grand instrumentals, beautiful visuals -- the album is primed for critical praise. But for those who are hyperaware of Rosalia’s transformations -- from flamenco songstress to Afro-Caribbean queen…

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Should we all start locking up our phones? 17:51

1M ago17:51

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Does your phone feel like a blessing or a burden? Either way, there's probably a lot you can learn from new phone bans. Many K-12 students are going phone-free - but not by choice. In over half the country, there are now restrictions on cellphone possession and use in class. The goal is to increase student focus and enhance learning...but when you …

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How 'Socialism' got sexy to young people 17:08

1M ago17:08

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What does ‘socialism’ mean to a generation that grew up with COVID… not the Cold War? How have the compounding effects of college protests, financial insecurity, and student loan debt shaped a culture? This is… The ABCs of the Culture Wars. For the next few weeks, Brittany breaks down the history, subtext, and evolving meanings of the buzzwords you…

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42 Weeks Pregnant || Is My Baby Coming? 6:21

2M ago6:21

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Yes your baby is coming! Listen for things to watch for and ways to increase positivity the last of this pregnancy. Email me at: [email protected] Inducing Labor Meditation Pregnancy Affirmations for when it feels heavy Love Focused Pregnancy Affirmations References: Bridget Tyler Pregnancy Week Guide Mama Natural Pregnancy Week by We…

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The politics of hunger 22:06

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Is hunger in America a choice? This week, over 40 million people worried about losing their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. But with Thanksgiving just around the corner, who's hurt most by hunger? And why do some believe that if you’re hungry, it’s your fault? Brittany gets into it with Poonam Gupta, research associate at the Urban In…

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12: How Much Protein Do You Actually Need to Lose Weight? 27:41

1M ago27:41

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Protein is everywhere right now—but is it actually worth the hype? In this episode, I break down exactly what protein is, why it’s so important for weight loss, how much you actually need, and the real reason you're raiding the pantry at 4 p.m. If you're a busy mom trying to lose fat, build muscle, and stay sane while feeding your family, this one’…

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Brittany meets Sam Sanders, and things get spooky 47:21

1M ago47:21

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For longtime fans of this show, here's a name you know: Sam Sanders. Before Brittany, Sam was the host of It's Been A Minute, and recently Brittany ran into Sam at an event. The two got to talking and came up with an an idea...what if Brittany came on Sam's new show, KCRW's The Sam Sanders Show? And then...what if they brought all of you longtime I…

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Are you caught in a bad bromance? 20:27

1M ago20:27

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What can we all learn from stories of men trying to find friends...and failing? Men in real life - and in the movies - are trying to figure out how to be friends. There's been a lot of talk alleging lonely men are the cause of cultural tensions, and Hollywood has caught on (despite a similar number of women saying they are lonely, too!). Several fi…

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How 'Capitalism' became a dirty word 19:25

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Is it a bad thing to be a "capitalist?" Why is the word being used as a diss? And how do Americans' shifting attitudes towards it show up in your discourse and your favorite movies? This is… The ABCs of the Culture Wars. For the next few weeks, Brittany breaks down the history, subtext, and evolving meanings of the buzzwords you hear all over the n…

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41 Weeks Pregnant || Ways to Naturally Start (Induce) Labor 11:53

2M ago11:53

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You are SO ready to get that sweet baby here! Try some of these tips to help get labor started! Pregnancy Affirmations for when it feels heavy Love Focused Pregnancy Affirmations References: Bridget Tyler Pregnancy Week Guide Mama Natural Pregnancy Week by Week Guide **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy …

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Nazism has entered the group chat 22:53

2M ago22:53

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Why is there so much Nazism in the news? And when does a "joke" become hate speech? Politico broke a story last week featuring what it said were leaks from a Telegram group chat that included Young Republican National Federation leaders. These chats made headlines for reportedly racist and pro-Nazi messaging. But this is not the only story in the n…

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How to make friends & get good gossip 19:17

2M ago19:17

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Do you want to know the secret to making deeper friendships? Throw a dinner party. You'll feel less lonely, take care of people you love, and find out what's really going on in your community. Dinner parties are sort of a lost art, and our notions of what makes a worthy dinner party are being warped by social media. We're here with tips on how to t…

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11: How to Eat Carbs and Still Lose Weight as a Busy Mom 31:46

2M ago31:46

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Ever told yourself, “I’m cutting carbs starting Monday”—only to find yourself elbow-deep in a bag of pretzels by 3 p.m.? You’re not alone. Carbs have been blamed for weight gain for decades, but what if the real issue isn’t the carbs... it’s the type, the portion, and what you’re pairing them with? In this episode, I'm breaking down everything you …

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Why the internet sucks (and keeps getting worse) 21:11

2M ago21:11

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Do you ever feel like the internet just doesn't work as well as it used to? Or maybe you wish you could go back to the old internet? Where your search queries actually served you what you wanted, and your feeds weren't overrun by ads? Well, it's not just you - the internet IS getting worse, and platforms are getting harder to leave. But how did we …

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40 Weeks Pregnant || Tuning in Spiritually at the End of Pregnancy 17:08

2M ago17:08

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How are you doing mentally? emotionally? physically? spiritually? I encourage you to think about these questions and ask God in prayer to help you with what you need at the end of this pregnancy! Success in Second Trimester INTIMACY Intimacy in the First Trimester Episode References: Bridget Tyler Pregnancy Week Guide Mama Natural Pregnancy Week by…

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Is Taylor Swift exploiting her fans? Yes, but... 20:20

2M ago20:20

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Love it or hate it, your favorite pop star is a person and a product. How much are you willing to pay? Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, smashed records for first week album sales. This was in part due to all the different limited-edition variants that went on sale; some for only 24 hours. Talk about pressuring your fans! Is this…

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Art, faith, & your tendency to overthink it. 18:40

2M ago18:40

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Sometimes the harshest critic is the one in your head. What if instead you had faith in yourself, and what you're making? It's a familiar, paralyzing fear that not only keeps you from creating your best work, but can also make you question your own worth. Novelist Brandon Taylor knows this fear intimately. And in his new book, 'Minor Black Figures,…

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We Can Try Harder in Motherhood, Your Kids Need You 9:21

2M ago9:21

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I have felt more motivated to be a better mother since the passing of Charlie Kirk and it has me thinking of how much our kids need us. None of us is perfect and none of us can be a perfect mother but we can all try harder to do better than yesterday. Email me at: [email protected] **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (For…

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Brittany pops off on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson 19:09

2M ago19:09

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NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour asked Brittany to go to the movies and bring them her thoughts on The Rock's new movie, The Smashing Machine. She fulfilled the assignment and more. In this special bonus episode, Brittany, Pop Culture Happy Hour's Aisha Harris, Code Switch's Gene Demby, and NPR contributor Reanna Cruz get into The Rock's attempt at cap…

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TikTok, Censorship, & Algospeak 21:36

2M ago21:36

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There's his trend on social media of using code words for different topics so you can trick the algorithm from categorizing your content in a certain way. What do you think? Is this a form of censorship? Or...are algorithm categorizations a way of protecting users from seeing too much violent or aggressive content? Well, whatever side of the debate…

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10: How Often Should You Weigh Yourself? 22:34

2M ago22:34

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Do you feel like the scale dictates your mood? Have you ever “gained” a pound overnight and spiraled… even though you didn’t do anything different? Wondering if you should weigh yourself daily, weekly, or not at all? In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about weighing yourself on your weight loss journey. Spoiler alert: it’s not a one-size-…

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39 Weeks Pregnant || Induction? Membrane Sweep? Wait? 17:23

2M ago17:23

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You are getting SO close mama! Keep up the positive efforts towards the end of your pregnancy! It will pay off! Maragret's birth story References: Bridget Tyler Pregnancy Week Guide Mama Natural Pregnancy Week by Week Guide **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, mad…