Today we're talking about stalking. Not real, criminal stalking - just internet stalking. Whatever you want to call it - light stalking, internet research, creeping on social media - we all do it. We've all done a deep dive on someone's social media profiles, Zillow listing, arrest records and more - or do you all not go that far? Today we're talking about all the ways you can find information about people online, and whether it's harmless and when it goes too far. Pull up a chair and grab a drink if you've ever researched your ex's new woman - there's no shame here.

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Jessica wrote and published her first novel, and in this episode, Alexis interviews her about the book-writing process. From inspiration to outlining to writing schedules to self-publishing, we talk about the process from start to finish. We also spend a lot of time discussing mindset and beginning to self-identify as a creative. If you want to write a book or pursue any new creative endeavor, this is the episode for you!

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Things might get spicy in this episode. We are talking about children and the choice to have them or not, which for some reason (hint: the patriarchy) is a controversial subject. We’re discussing social pressure, whether it’s “selfish,” biological urges, and finding meaning and fulfillment in either choice. 

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Buckle up because things might get bumpy. Today we are discussing our potentially controversial opinions on showers - bridal showers, baby showers, gender reveal parties, all of it. Is it in poor taste to have multiple baby showers? Multiple WEDDING showers? Does anyone really need a gift grab/party to reveal the sex of their child? And what about those who don't get married or have children? What about gifts for them?

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We're a year old! Future Regrets has officially been on the air for a full year. 54 episodes. 4 minisodes. Countless lessons and laughs. A few tears, too. Here's a look back at some of the highlights, bloopers, and cuts from the last 4000+ minutes of the last year.

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In today’s episode, we’re doing a deep dive on hair removal. There’s a lot of social pressure and beauty standards around body hair, so we’re talking about that, but we’re also reviewing hair removal methods. From shaving to waxing to lasering, what’s most effective? What hurts the most? If you’ve ever approached your body with an epilator, or allowed someone else to slather your skin with hot wax, this episode is for you.

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Ever wonder why some people can’t figure out how to use “reply all”? Why some people ALWAYS cc your boss? Why agendaless meetings even exist? This is the episode where we discuss the topic everyone likes to bitch about - all the things your coworkers do that are ANNOYING.AS.HELL.

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What does it mean to "love yourself"? What is "self-love" really? And is it more than "treat yo self"? In this episode, we discuss: moving yourself to the top of your list, instead of always sacrificing for your loved ones; how treating yourself the way you'd like a lover to treat you is magic; the examples of self-love we set for our children; self-talk, affirmations, and how Eye of the Tiger can play a transformative role in your daily life.

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Today we are talking about love myths - specifically, 12 myths about love and romance that are perpetuated by the mass media. These stereotypes are taken from Dr. Mary-Lou Galician's work on Realistic Romance®. Dr. Galician is a professor at Arizona State University and the expert on romantic stereotypes as portrayed in the mass media.

We're talking about: Love at first sight, soulmates, "changing" your partner, and living your best life.

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