I'm Not Crazy, Right?

Did anyone ever actually teach you what happens to your hormones after 30?

In part 1 of this two-part episode, Hillary sits down with Dr. Shannon Herbert, a PhD-trained registered dietitian, yoga instructor, and co-host of the podcast Eat Kale and Cupcakes, specializing in women’s hormonal health, endocrine health, and disordered eating. They cover what no one taught us in health class about women’s health and wellness after 30, including how perimenopause and declining estrogen can affect insulin resistance, metabolism, and bone health.

Shannon also explains why women shouldn’t skip fueling before a workout, what to eat when you don’t have much time, how cortisol and chronic stress affect digestion and the nervous system, and whether eating late at night really matters. Plus, she shares why she pursued her PhD after her own PCOS diagnosis left her with more questions than answers.

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Why is reading romantasy treated like a guilty pleasure? In this episode, Hillary breaks down why women loving fantasy romance books like A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) and Fourth Wing isn’t weird. We were raised on these stories.

From Thumbelina and FernGully to Twilight, The Hunger Games, and Harry Potter, romance, magic, and danger have followed us since childhood. Romantasy is just the grown-up version.

In this episode:

• Why people act like the romantasy trend came out of nowhere (it didn’t)
• The childhood movies and teen obsessions that set the stage
• How the damsel in distress became the heroine saving the world
• Why fantasy romance is such good escapism right now
• Why “it’s just smut” misses the point
• Why reading for fun isn’t less serious than “the great American novel”
• How the book community helps people connect (even on airplanes)

Your challenge: Next time you’re on a plane or in a coffee shop, don’t hide your book cover. Let it fly.

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This week, Hillary talks with Emily Ruven, a brand and web designer from Estonia who now lives in Mexico and helps female entrepreneurs build standout personal brands and websites. Emily shares how stepping out of her comfort zone changed her life and business, from showing up on camera in her third language to working through anxiety and perfectionism. They talk about why you don’t have to feel ready or confident to start something, why you can be an introvert and still run a successful business, and how you can be soft and ambitious at the same time. They also cover why Emily works only with women, what it felt like to see her branding in real life for the first time, and why showing up authentically is the best marketing there is.

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If most women have a story like this, why are so many people still shocked?

In this solo episode, Hillary talks about the reopened Cornell sexual assault case and why it hit so many women so hard. She opens up about her own experiences with sexual assault and harassment, and explains why survivors don't always recognize it right away, why it can take years to tell anyone, and how trauma affects memory. She also tackles "not all men" and the safety rules women are taught from a young age. If you've ever wondered whether what happened to you "counts," this episode is for you.

Content note: This episode discusses sexual assault, rape, and sexual harassment.

Resources: If you or someone you know needs support, the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline is free and available 24/7 at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), or online at rainn.org.

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

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Can you truly be in love with someone if they don't love you back?

In this solo episode, Hillary Bautch dives into the psychology of love and whether being in love requires reciprocity. After finishing the book Into the Blue by Emma Brodie, she found herself questioning whether she's ever experienced that all-consuming, full-volume kind of love. She breaks down the difference between unrequited love and being in love, why one-sided feelings can hit a wall, and how giving more and more to fill the gap often leads to anxiety and resentment. She also gets into how a lack of reciprocation can make you doubt your own feelings, and how that can lead you to build walls in future relationships. Whether you've loved someone who didn't know it or you're wondering what "being in love" really means, this one is for you.

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Why do we brace for the other shoe to drop the moment something good happens?

In this solo episode, Hillary breaks down why happiness can feel so hard to accept — from foreboding joy and cherophobia to negativity bias and imposter syndrome — and shares a conversation with a close friend that sparked the whole episode. She dives into the psychology behind self-sabotage, why we assume we don't deserve good things, and practical ways to actually sit in joy instead of waiting for it to be taken away. Expect real talk on worthiness, control, and why "nothing is that deep" might be the mindset shift you need.

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This week Hillary is joined by her dear friend Samantha Capaldi — certified sommelier and founder of the Sam Somm Wine Club — for a wildly unfiltered, tangent-filled chat (yes, there's a mid-episode outfit change).

They get into:

• How Sam quit her cold-calling job at Yelp to become a sommelier with zero wine background
• Being a woman in the male-dominated wine world
• Learning to say no as a new business owner, and why it pays off
• Imposter syndrome, social media comparison, and finding real support
• Why curiosity beats assumption when it comes to other people's success

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Ever start "cleaning your closet" and somehow end up sitting on the floor in a feather boa listening to old Avril Lavigne CDs, surrounded by stuff you forgot you owned?

This week on I'm Not Crazy, Right?, Hillary sits down with Candace Evia, professional organizer and ADHD decluttering coach behind Simply Minimally Me, to talk about why traditional organizing advice fails ADHD brains and what actually works instead. Candace breaks down her go-to method for decision paralysis (floor, surfaces, details), why "dress for comfort and potential" should be your new closet mantra, and how to tell the difference between stuff you love and stuff you're keeping because of guilt or an old identity you've outgrown.

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Hillary shares her personal journey to being diagnosed with adult ADHD — from the terrifying post-COVID brain fog and cognitive symptoms that started it all, to the long, frustrating road of doctors, testing, and misdiagnosis before finally getting answers. She opens up about the everyday realities of living with ADHD that rarely get talked about: masking, hyperfixation, the "ADHD tax," forgetting to eat, struggling to text back, and the exhaustion of constantly explaining yourself to people who don't understand how your brain works. If you've ever wondered whether you might have ADHD, or you're already diagnosed and looking to feel less alone, this honest, unscripted episode is for you.

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Why does one unanswered text send you into a full friendship-ending spiral? In this episode, Hillary unpacks the anxiety of thinking someone is mad at you, where that fear of rejection really comes from, and how to stop taking other people's boundaries personally. If you struggle with people-pleasing, overthinking friendships, or reading into silence, this one's for you.

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