“Just pretend you’re Beyoncé right now”: Pop culture history writer Jennifer Keishin Armstrong talks about her new book Pop Star Goddesses and how channeling both the power and flaws of our favorite female artists can help us navigate uncertain times.

* Pop Star Goddesses

* Jennifer K. Armstrong’s website

* Flaming Idols – altar candles featuring inspiring figures of the LGBTQ community.

 CARLA BRUNI WHAT? I didn’t know what to expect and I am now going to go down the rabbit hole.

Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!