Hi! Content warning: this episode includes discussion of stalking and nonconsensual sharing of intimate content. If you’re experiencing something similar, please seek legal support if it feels safe to do so. Take what you need and skip ahead if it’s not for you today.

What starts as a conversation about dating turns into one of the most honest episodes Stef has recorded yet. Stef talks about creating from low places, grief, fear, healing, men’s mental health, and the complicated reality of loving men while also being deeply hurt by them. Stef also opens up about a past experience with stalking, the lasting impact it had on dating and safety, and what it means to use humor, storytelling, and honesty to take power back.

This week, Stef is mixing it up a bit... we are breaking from the f***boys (sorry mom) and dedicating this episode to the good men. The men who listen. The men who show up. The men who help you move furniture, make eye contact when you’re hurting, and hold space without trying to fix everything.

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