Today we continue our series surrounding the Netflix film, Cuties, this time asking a specialist in the field of psychology, sexuality and adolescence, Dr. Nicole Agresto, on her take of how social media and the portrayal of sexuality in the media is impacting the youth of today. She shares her in-depth knowledge of the psychology behind how our personal phones have a massive effect on how we interact with the world, the positive and negative aspects of having sex and sexuality so accessible in our media, as well as the importance of fostering a healthy mindset of self worth not only for our children, but  also for ourselves. While this may be most relatable to parents, anyone can take away something useful from this informative discussion. A big thank you to our guest, Dr. Nicole Agresto, for taking the time to share her thoughts and helpful tips with our listeners. 

Today we're discussing the idea that despite having specific milestones society expects us to reach by our 20's, 30's, 40's etc. it is okay to make different choices. Sometimes we have to make the brave choice of diverging from the path in order to find our own happiness. This conversation is inspired by the newly released independent film First Blush, which focuses on the ups and downs of relationships and how opening your heart to love can be equally amazing and brutal. Want to learn more? Check out my spoiler-free review of the film here. 

First Blush is available now on iTunes, Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms. To hear more about the actors' and director's thoughts surrounding turning 30, toxic masculinity, and making the brave choices in their own lives, check out The Pop Break interview with Victor Neumark, Rachel Alig, Ryan Caraway and Kate Beecroft. 

We are taking a short break from our Cuties series to discuss an article we came across from Buzzfeed which lists many things that should be more normalized in everyday life. And honestly, we agree. In this episode we tackle the first 12, covering everything from women with body hair and normalizing periods to virginity, STD’s and heading to the movies solo. We had so many thoughts on just these first few topics, so join us for the conversation and let us know which one you agree with most! Click here to check out the full Buzzfeed article. We'll definitely be covering the rest of this list soon! 

Our deep dive into the Cuties movie in part 1 of this series opened up the conversation to discuss a more general topic of today's media exposure from a parents perspective. Is society overly sexualized? Are there other areas in which youths are being exposed to overtly suggestive imagery? How early is too early to start talking to children about the reproduction process, gender identity, puberty, and many other topics surrounding their own bodies and how they choose to express themselves.  Of course we don't have all the answers,  but we're simply starting the conversation and we hope you continue it.  A special thank you to our guest parent for this episode, Christine. She gets very personal and realistic about how she and her husband are handling all of these topics and more. 

Hello 2021! We're back with a four part series where we are covering the highly talked about and controversial international film Cuties, directed by Maïmouna Doucouré. In this episode we are sharing our thoughts on the Netflix film that has caused quite a stir the past few months. We discuss everything from the themes and chorography to the changes in family dynamics and how adolescence today is drastically different from what we encountered when we were pre-teens. Did we find this movie to be as provocative as some of its harshest critics or did we find the message to be one that is relatable and timeless? Join us for the conversation and of course share your thoughts with us on twitter @myovariesmademe. Stay tuned for our next episode where we sit down with a parent to get their perspective on what it's like for children to be growing up in a world consumed with social media and technology. 

Today we take a look at the idea of teaching our girls to be brave, not perfect. A sentiment originally brought about by the creator of Girls Who Code, Reshma Saujani. You can view the original inspiration for this conversation here.  Join us for the conversation and hear our thoughts and our experiences surrounding this mindset. 

This isn't our typical podcast episode, but we couldn't sit by and not comment on some of the disgusting and horrible feedback Vanderbilt's recent substitute kicker has received. If you aren't familiar with who Sarah Fuller is, she recently filled in as kicker for the Vanderbilt football team. The Division 1 Soccer Player tried out and made the team when their kicking squad came down with Covid. She stepped up for her school, so small people on the internet felt the need to push her down. We ask why people think it is okay to say horrible, vulgar things online, especially when it comes to anyone who pushes gender boundaries and stereotypes. While Sarah's time on the team may have come to a close, we felt it was an important moment to discuss and determine how we can change the way people interact online.  If you have thoughts or experiences similar to this, we'd love to hear from you on twitter. 

Today we discuss the negative affects of listening to self proclaimed social media "pick-up artists".  You know the ones we're talking about. While it is absolutely amazing that there are trained professionals out there to help anyone with working on social skills and interacting with others in social settings, it is harmful to their industry to have people out there who claim to know how to help people "pick-up" a date, more specifically, a woman. And, we know that there are absolutely female counterparts to these pick-up artists online, however, today we're focusing specifically on a pick up artist on Tik-Tok and another on YouTube. Have you come across these people? What are your thoughts? We'd love to hear from you: @myovariesmademe.

Sometimes we just like "basic" things. From pumpkin spice lattes and Uggs to scrunchies and pink wine, we're breaking down what it means to be a basic b*tch and why we're okay with it. Because, at the end of the day, aren't we all just a basic b*tch? What are some of your "basic" favorites? We'd love to know, share with us on twitter: @myovariesmademe

How are you doing? How are you feeling? How has 2020 affected you? Today we ask these questions of ourselves and our listeners. We also discuss the importance of addressing mental health, finding productive ways to handle stress, anxiety, and more. We get pretty personal about our own experience these past few months and share resources and tips on how to recognize the signs of anxiety in your life and how to handle them.  For more information check out links to resources in today's instagram post. 

*This was recorded prior to the election, but it is still very much applicable to the past few days- regardless of which side you support*