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Today I cover some random thoughts I had over the last week, which involved Wayfair, men and their lack of social awareness, and ghost-y things. Then we get into "My Therapist Once Told Me... And I Still Think About It" tweets that I liked and thought could be beneficial going into this week with Christmas.

It's becoming a theme that I rambled on for a little bit at the being of each episode, and this one is no exception. I talk about fog and tell a story as it relates to my experience with driving. I get a little sappy and vulnerable and talk about my grandma, and how amazing she was at giving thoughtful, well-prepared Christmas gifts. Then, I juxtapose the amazing-ness of my grandma's gifts to the times we have received the worst and weirdest gifts from well-intentioned people who sometimes miss the mark.

I would like you all to know that "Probably 'Cause of the Patriarchy to be Honest with You" was a strong contended for this episodes title, lol. However, I think the title I settled on better summarizes some of my feelings for todays topics.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and support as it took a few extra days to get this episode out!... *Health* amiright?...

Todays episode was such a fun one and probably one of my favorites to date. The first half of the episode I get into five things I'm currently obsessed with, and then the second half we cover some conversations around pop culture events at the moment--mainly my thoughts on Matt Rife, Taylor Swift, and the new Disney villian.

Thanksgiving (and soon-to-follow Christmas) can be an emotionally taxing time for a lot of people as the stresses of travelling, cooking, and being around so much family can quickly become overwhelming. So, with this in mind, I read twenty-five stories about family thanksgivings that went a little hay-wire. Hopefully, it puts into perspective that maybe--just maybe-- your family isn't as crazy as it seems... Or, at the very least, these stories remind you that you're not suffering through this holiday alone, and gives you a few chuckles along the way. And thanks for bearing with me through this episode, as like I mention, I wasn't feeling my best. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

(And as a reminder, I hope to do a similar episode like this one next month, but as it relates to Christmas! So if you have a wild, funny, or downright ridiculous family story from Christmas-time that you'd feel comfortable sharing and have read on the podcast, you can email it to: [email protected])

My long-time friend, Jordynn, joined me today for a conversation that starts with the question: "Why are men afraid of women?" However, it takes several twist and turns, and really ends up being a conversation about how fear impacts men and women differently and their accompanying responses to it. Around forty-five minutes into the episode, we get interrupted by something that led to this episodes title. It's one hell of a listen, and I'm so glad you get to be a part of it!

Halloween is my favorite holiday, so we couldn't leave October without a "spook-tacular" send-off! This week we get into a little history on how Halloween became what we know it as today, I go over my top five favorite Halloween movies, tv shows, & music, and then we end the episode with a handful of ghost tales. Don't forget to check out the podcast on Instagram to see photos related to this episode,

It's here! The first episode of Not Your Cup of Tea! I'm so exciting to be sharing this with you! I start the episode off by introducing myself a little bit, going off on a tangent or two, and then spilling the tea on the inception, creation, and expectations for the podcast. I hope you stick around!

You can follow the podcast on Instagram @notyourcupoftea.podcast for BTS, listener submissions, updates and announcements, and more!

Hey there! If you're anything like me, you like your conversations with a healthy balance of depth and silliness. I'm your host Kelsie West! Join me every Wednesday as we cover a range of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing topics as we spill the tea *wink wink* about the human experience. Follow the pod on Instagram @notyourcupoftea.podcast to catch behind-the-scenes and answer questions for a chance to have your answer featured on the podcast!