Sorry For Apologizing

Why is time spent in business meetings seen as more valuable than managing the schedules of multiple children? For far too long, women worldwide have been shouldering the burden of the mental load within their homes. This “normalized” invisible (yet crucial) labor has been devalued and, in many cases, gone unpaid or underpaid.

A statistic by Motherly shows that 62% of mothers have less than an hour to themselves each day. To create a world where the workplace and the greater world actually value women’s time, we need all genders to stand up and make a change. In this episode of Sorry For Apologizing, Missy is joined by the indomitable Eve Rodsky, best-selling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space. Together, they discuss how to work towards a new reality where all hours are created equal, where the true worth of a woman's time is recognized and respected, and how men can step into their power as equal household members. Yes, it’s possible! Follow Eve here. Brought to you by ⁠Rescripted⁠ and U by Kotex®.

Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

In a world fixated on eternal youth, the anti-aging market in North America alone reached a staggering $18.34 billion in 2023. With social media portraying a filtered world of botox, fillers, and lasers, it’s become an expected part of the average woman’s beauty routine. But have you ever wondered why this overwhelming beauty standard disproportionately targets women? 92% of all cosmetic procedures in the U.S. are performed on female patients. So, why are women subjected to this relentless campaign against aging, and what happens when we defy these norms?

In this episode of Sorry For Apologizing, Missy chats with Sandra Lanshin, a world-renowned acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, who “fills in the gaps of Western medicine,” according to W Magazine. Together, they dissect the societal expectations placed on women, delve into alternative approaches to aging, and how to truly “well-age.” Follow Sandra here. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®.

Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period ⁠here⁠.

Welcome back to Sorry For Apologizing with Missy Modell. As we kick off Season 2, the Israel-Hamas war is ravaging our world. When the news feels so incredibly heavy, everything can feel impossible. We want to bring you some hope. 

This week, Missy had a powerful conversation with Rachel Kastner, a creative and social impact producer from NYC now living in Tel Aviv. Rachel is a storyteller who believes that the best way to learn and empathize with anyone is through stories. In this episode, she and Missy discuss the importance of maintaining empathy in times of conflict, how to speak to apathy, and ways to take care of yourself and your community during challenging times. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®.

Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period here.

The internet is a strange place. We are in the age of influence where creators have the ability to sell out a Sephora, make you never want to wear skinny jeans, and shape-shift culture as we know it. With the average person in the U.S. spending 2 hours and 7 minutes on social media daily, our phones are at the center of our lives — and our mental health is suffering as a result.

In this episode of Sorry For Apologizing, Missy is joined by the brilliant Taylor Lorenz: The Queen of Internet Culture, Award-winning Washington Post reporter, and author of Extremely Online to talk about online misogyny, why everyone wants to be famous, and the future of the internet. Follow her at @taylorlorenz. Brought to you by ⁠Rescripted⁠ and U by Kotex®.

Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period ⁠here⁠.

Two women. Two months apart. Two different egg-freezing experiences. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, Missy is joined by her cousin and best friend, Rachel Tipograph, Founder of MikMak, to discuss the physical and emotional rollercoaster of egg freezing, Rachel’s search for the perfect sperm donor as a gay woman who hopes to be pregnant in the future, and how they’re both feeling now that their eggs are on ice. This episode shines a light on why community is so important on this journey, and how it can be helpful to have a trusted person along for the ride. Find Rachel on Instagram here. Brought to you by Rescripted.

With fertility education more readily available than ever before, egg freezing is on the rise among women. In fact, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), egg-freezing cycles jumped 31% in 2021 over the previous year. However, we still have a long way to go when it comes to access to care and fertility preservation becoming a right, not a privilege. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, Missy sits down with Dr. Jaime Knopman, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist at CCRM Fertility in New York, to discuss everything you need to know about egg freezing — from shots to retrieval —so you can make the best decision for you and your future. Brought to you by Rescripted. Sponsored by: CCRM Fertility.

Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. With a record-breaking number of mass shootings, research has shown that 59% of adults, or someone they know, have experienced gun violence in their lifetime. There's no denying that the U.S. has a gun problem. So why are lawmakers doing nothing to change that? This week on Sorry For Apologizing, Missy sits down with Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action, and Angela Ferrell-Zabala, the first-ever Executive Director of Moms Demand Action, to discuss this glaring issue. Specifically, why are freedom and guns so inextricably connected? Why did it take a group of moms to inspire cultural change? What is the government's role in perpetuating gun violence? And for those who feel helpless, what can the average American do to get involved? Brought to you by Rescripted. Find Shannon on Instagram here and Angela here.

Did you know you could have 12 different types of orgasms? Just ask this week's guest, Goody Howard, a sexologist, master-level educator, speaker, and changemaker when it comes to society’s understanding of sexuality & health. In this episode of SORRY FOR APOLOGIZING, Missy and Goody explore the gender pleasure gap, common myths about orgasms, how sex education has failed us, plus some fun tips to help you connect to pleasure with confidence. Brought to you by Rescripted. Find Goody on Instagram here.

50% of the global population menstruates; yet, historically, periods have been associated with impurity, shame, and even sinfulness. This week on SORRY FOR APOLOGIZING, host Missy Modell sits down with Alisa Vitti, functional nutrition and women's hormone expert, founder of modern hormone health care company FLO Living, bestselling author of WomanCode, and creator of MyFLO (the #1 paid period app on iTunes), to discuss why periods shouldn’t be taboo (or painful!). If you have ever shoved a tampon up your sleeve, this episode is for you. Brought to you by Rescripted. Find Alisa Vitti on Instagram here.

Let’s face it: dating in 2023 is weird. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, host Missy Modell sits down with Lindsey Metselaar, host of the We Met at Acme podcast, to discuss her take on modern dating. From who should pay on a first date to how to know you’ve found “the one,” in this episode Missy and Lindsey explore the ever-present societal pressures placed on individuals — especially women — when it comes to finding love. Brought to you by Rescripted. Find Lindsey Metselaar on Instagram here.