Content Warning: In this episode we discuss suicide and self harm. If you or a loved one are struggling with thoughts of suicide please call the National Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255. 

In July 2020 Megan and Reyna lost a close friend to suicide. In this episode they talk about what it is like to experience this kind of loss, navigating the grieving process, learning how to heal, as well as practical tips for how to support a loved one who is experiencing suicidal ideation. 

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Content warning: This week's episode discusses sexual assault. We believe it is important to discuss this topic as a way to honor survivor voices, and we also understand the subject may be difficult for some listeners. If you find yourself feeling activated or upset by listening we invite you to step away, care for yourself, and come back to the episode when/if you are able. If you or a loved one has experienced an assault and needs support please call the national sexual assault hotline at 800-656-4673.

On this week's episode Megan and Reyna share their stories as survivors of sexual violence, talk about the importance of building a consent culture, and discuss what has helped them on their journey to recover and heal from assault.

If you are a survivor and need support, RAINN has excellent resources here. RAINN also has resources and support for friends and family of assault survivors here. 

We see you, we believe you, and we love you. 

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On this episode Reyna shares with Megan what it was like to grow up bi-racial, raised by a white mother and her journey to create a connection to her heritage and sense of self as an adult after a childhood of being socialized not to talk about or outwardly notice race. 

Theme song is "Workin it Out" by Manimalhouse, thank you so much to them for letting us use it! 

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This week Megan and Reyna talk about the challenges and stigma of being "past a certain age" and not being married or having children. We explore what a secure and healthy relationship means (with or without a ring), confront the decision of whether or not to have children, and talk about finding joy, love, and fulfillment internally regardless of motherhood or relationship status.

The article mentioned in this episode is "When Motherhood Never Happens" by the incredible Dodai Stewart. Please give it a read if you understand that feeling of "staying too long at the party." 

Our music is "Workin It Out" by Manimalhouse - thank you so much to them for letting us use it. 

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This week Reyna and Megan get even more personal than usual while talking about sex, how ridiculous and harmful "slut" shaming is, and their relationship to sex and sexuality. 

Music is "Workin it Out" by Manimalhouse. 

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On today's episode Megan and Reyna stay focused on letting go of body shame. This week, we talk about alllllll the bodily functions society tells us to be ashamed of, complete with slightly embarrassing, but hilarious stories (spoiler alert: one of them involves a very public poop situation, another involves a douche gone so very wrong....) 

Our theme song is "Workin it Out" by Manimalhouse, thank you so much to them for letting us use it. 

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On today's episode Reyna and Megan talk about body shame, eating disorders, how diet culture is toxic, and learning to embrace and love our bodies for all the incredible things they can do. 

Content warning: Megan shares some information on her high school eating disorder. Details are not discussed and specific diets are not endorsed. 

Music is "Workin it Out" by Manimalhouse, thank you so much to them for letting us use it! 

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In today's episode Megan and Reyna talk about periods, period sex, period shame, and the mystifying experience of using a tampon for the first time. 

Note on the audio: Our recording space was unusually noisy when we recorded this episode... sorry about that train and the water heater! Future recordings have much less background noise. 

Share your funny/embarrassing/shameless period stories with us at [email protected] 

Intro music is "Workin it Out" by Manimalhouse, thank you so much to them for letting us use it. 

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On today's episode Reyna and Megan talk about mental health stigma, their experiences with mental health issues, diagnosis, and treatment, and share their thoughts on how release shame around mental health challenges and work toward healing and recovery.

The books referenced in this episode are:

Women Who Run With the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Waiting: An Unbeliever's Higher Power by Marya Hornbacher

The Collected Schizophrenias by Esme Weijun Wang 

Finding a therapist: Psychology Today - Find a Therapist 

Our theme song is "Workin It Out" by Manimal House (Reyna's old band!) thank you so much to them for letting us use it. 

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Nice to meet you! In this episode Megan and Reyna introduce themselves, give shame the finger, and immediately start talking about all the things they've been told to be quiet about. 

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