In Season 2's opening episode, we kick things off with an intro to what's ahead this season, opening up about our summers as well as reflecting on the origin story of Feed the Matriarchy itself. At the heart of the episode is a tribute to our grandmother — her obsession with cake, her quiet confidence, and the ways her strength shaped who we've become. From there, we dig into this season's central question: what does it mean for women to stop shrinking and start expanding, in our body, our boundaries, our joy, and our sense of self? We talk candidly about societal pressure, the power of saying no, and finding real joy in self-care (Russian banya included), closing out with an invitation for our listeners to ask themselves: how are you expanding?