I'd Rather Stay In

We've all encountered bad font choices, whether in print, on the web, or on a sign or item at the store. But what actually makes typography so important to design? This week, Megan and Stephie are joined again by graphic designer Susannah Brinkley Henry to discuss the value of good font choices, the importance of accessibility and diversity in design, and more. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or [email protected].

Burnout is a topic on many people's minds these days. In this episode, Megan and Stephie dive in to discuss what it is (and what it isn't) and how they cope. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or [email protected].

No soggy bottoms here! This week, Megan and Stephie are hoping for a scrummy bake as they chat about their favorite cooking shows. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or [email protected].

A year later and here we all still are – in lockdown. And if we're honest, by now no one is really ok. In this latest quarantine update minisode, Megan and Stephie reflect on things they've missed from this last year and consider some of the things we hope do continue after things go back to "normal." Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or [email protected].

The reality is that not all marriages last forever. With the rates of divorce, it is surprising that there is still a stigma around marriages ending, and yet there is. In this episode, Megan and Stephie talk to their friend Megan Pablo-Cowie about this stigma and how it affected her after her first marriage ended. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or [email protected].

We have a problem with apologizing. While some of us apologize too much, we also often forget how to craft a genuine apology when one is needed. This week, Megan and Stephie are talking all about the art of apologizing: how to avoid apologizing too much and how to apologize better when it's called for. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or [email protected].

Gone are the days where workers are expected to stay with the same company and in the same career for decades on end. But in a society that encourages career changes, what exactly does that look like? In this episode, Megan and Stephie chat with teacher-turned-photographer Kathleen Curto (@kathleencurto) about her experience changing careers and get some advice on battling imposter syndrome. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or [email protected].

This week, Megan and Stephie are talking all about tattoos. What do you need to know before you get your first? How do you decide which artist to go to? What is Stephie's philosophy on tattoos as she ages? Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or [email protected].

What effect does purity culture have on young women? In this episode, Megan and Stephie talk to Annaleece Fairbanks (@annaleece.fairbanks) about this exact topic. They each share their experiences with purity culture and discuss how it has affected them throughout their lives. Please note that this episode contains conversations about sexual assault. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or [email protected].

In this week's episode, Megan and Stephie are dishing on all of their favorite books and sharing some of their favorite (and least favorite) book-to-movie adaptations. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or [email protected].