The Mary Moment

This week, we are stripping away the filters and getting incredibly real. I’m opening up about a topic that is close to my heart, constantly in the headlines, and likely filling up your social media feeds: my personal history with weight loss and the raw, unfiltered truth about GLP-1 medications.

A Quick Reminder: I am sharing my personal story and experience as a friend and podcaster, not a doctor! Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any medical decisions.

Trigger Warning: Eating disorders

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Episode Chapters

0:30 - Into

2:30 - Basketball

4:30 - Tyra Banks Sues Netflix

9:50 - Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia

15:30 - My body

30:55 - C Diff and the Aftermath

35:41 - My experience with GLP1s

43:43 - The problem with GLP1s

54:32 - GLP1 Listener Questions

Buckle up, because this week’s episode is a bumpy, turbulent ride! ✈️💨

In this episode of The Mary Moment, we are diving headfirst into your absolute worst, most chaotic travel horror stories. You submitted them, and we are unpacking the madness—from mid-air bathroom explosions that will make you look twice at airplane food, to literal deaths in the air that take travel anxiety to a whole new level.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:30 - Happy Pride!

4:25 - Tony Awards

8:50 - Disenchanted

15:00 - Big Island Disasters

24:00 - WORST TRAVEL STORIES

Grab your Diet Coke and your thinking caps, because this week we're playing TRIVIA! The fabulous Emma is back in the studio! We are testing our knowledge with a major round of Disney Trivia. Whether you consider yourself a Disney parks expert or just love the classic films, this episode is for Disney lovers everywhere!

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How many times have you heard a woman described as "crazy" simply for showing a shred of intense emotion? From classical literature to modern media, the "crazy woman" trope is one of society’s favorite ways to dismiss female pain, anger, and heartbreak. But what happens when that label leaves the realm of casual gossip and enters a court of law?

This week, we are diving deep into the court cases of Makenzie Shirilla, Michelle Carter, and Laura Owens. All three of these women have been deemed "crazy" by the media

Grab your dirty soda as we unpack the trope, challenge the narrative, and ask the hard question: when does society's obsession with calling women "crazy" stop us from seeing the actual truth?

Episode Chapters

0:30 - Intro

2:00 - Clapping and cheering

8:00 - B*tching and moaning

15:18 - Love Trapped

20:25 - Hysteria and "CRAZY" Women

29:20 - Mackenzie Shirilla

40:32 - Michelle Carter

51:00 - Laura Owens

58:16 - Outro

Let’s be real for a second: you will never be able to please everyone on the internet. This week, we are pulling back the curtain on the realities of being online, dealing with the noise, and why protecting your peace matters more than winning over strangers in the comments section.

But once we get that heavy lifting out of the way, it’s time for the ultimate watch-list roundup! If your TV rotation is feeling a little dry, I am giving you the definitive guide to my absolute favorite underrated television masterpieces. We are talking masterclass acting in Orphan Black, pure comedic genius in Derry Girls, and the gripping, brilliant mystery of Broadchurch.

Trust me, do not sleep on these shows. Grab a cold Diet Coke, get cozy, and let’s dive into the TV gems you should have started watching yesterday.

We are recapping the 2026 Met Gala and discussing who actually followed the "Fashion is Art" dress code (looking at you, Beyoncé!) and who just… showed up.

Then, we’re heading to Utah (and Orange County?) to dive into the latest chaos from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Between the TikTok drama and the new spinoff news, we have thoughts. Finally, since it’s Mother’s Day season, we’re shouting out our favorite fictional moms—from the chaotic energy of Joyce Byers to the flexibility of Helen Parr!

Episode Chapters

0:30 - Intro

2:45 - Clapping and Cheering

10:04 - B*tching and Moaning

15:15 - Hawaiian Monk Seal

23:00 - Met Gala

36:19 - SLOMW OC

42:00 - Mother's Day

47:40 - Moms in the Media

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that is deeply personal and, for many, quite complex: my relationship with the LDS Church. I’ve often described myself as a "Cafeteria Mormon," and today I’m breaking down exactly what that looks like for me.

I’m opening up about the aspects of the faith that I truly love—the community, the shared values, and the traditions that have shaped who I am. But in the spirit of total honesty, I’m also getting real about the things I struggle with, the questions I still have, and the parts of the culture that I’ve chosen to leave behind.

Whether you are active, navigating your own "cafeteria" style faith, or have moved on from religion entirely, this episode is about finding peace in the middle ground and being okay with a journey that isn't black and white.

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Episode Chapters

0:30 - Current gripes

7:50 - Devil Wears Prada 2

13:09 - Mormonism 101

17:38 - Church structure

23:28 - My relationship with the Church

25:28 - Doctrine vs. Policy

29:25 - Doctrine that hurts

42:20 - President Oaks

51:44 - Why I stay

56:48 - The Cafeteria Mormon

The votes are in, the brackets are closed, and we finally have a winner! This week, we're getting into the results of Disneyland Madness.

For the past month, you’ve been voting on your favorite attractions across both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, and let’s just say there were some major upsets. We’re breaking down the entire tournament—from the classic dark rides that got snubbed to the high-thrill coasters that fought their way to the top.

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Episode Chapters

0:30 - Intro

7:37 - Welcome Emma

10:15 - Disney Adults

17:20 - First Round

50:25 - Sweet 16

52:45 - Quarterfinals

54:50 - Semifinals

60:49 - The winner!

67:00 - Outro

In a world where the handmaid’s tale is no longer just fiction, how do we untangle the threads of real-world purity culture from the stories we consume?

This week, we’re heading back to Gilead—and our own pasts. We’re diving deep into the TV adaptation of The Testaments to explore the intersection of purity culture and pop culture. We're going over some of the myths that purity culture is built on.

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Episode Chapters

0:30 Intro

5:13 - The Testaments

11:00 - Defining Purity Culture

18:50 - The Gatekeeper Myth

27:03 - The Fairy Tale Myth

32:14 - The Spiritual Benchmark Myth

38:00 - The Damaged Goods Myth

44:00- Shame vs. Guilt

Today's episode is all about your hot takes. From the celebrities we’re convinced are overrated heartthrobs to trendy fashion you love to hate, we're covering all your controversial opinions.

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Episode Chapters

0:30 - Life lately

11:50 - Is Cochella actually the worst?

15:40 - Listener submitted hot takes

44:27 - Outro