The Nuanced Life

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For everything there is a season... Today, we talk to Sara Sterley (aka Sara By the Season) about endings, living seasonally, and how 2020 has shaped us. Plus, we share an important announcement of our own.

Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie is trying to process a bad breakup without her normal coping mechanisms available to her. Paige is commemorating the unknown. Kellian is commemorating the official adoption of her daughters. Katie Sue is moving....yet again. Sarah is recognizing it will likely be the last holiday season at her house with belief in a certain ho-ho-holiday gentleman.

Pantsuit Politics 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Breakup Survival Guide

Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke with Hilary Levey Friedman, author of Here She Is:The Complicated Reign of the Beauty Pageant in America. We discuss the relationship between pageants and feminism, the parallels between beauty pageants and the Bachelor franchise, and the power of the gaze.

If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email [email protected] with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line.

Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it ok to stay at a hotel when visiting family? How do we prepare to best care for aging relatives? What is the best way to talk through divergent voting choices with people we love? We tackle these questions from listeners.

If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email [email protected] with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line.

Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alissa is struggling with a friendship breakup. Jamie is dreading the transition of dear friends becoming long-distance friends. Sara started a podcast with a friend.

F***ing Ethical (Sara's new podcast!)

If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email [email protected] with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line.

Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristen has a question about balancing her mental health with her taxing career. Hannah-Carole commemorates her time working on oil rigs. Megan works in public health. Heather's husband has been thrilled with how Apple treats its employees. Beth has a work commemoration of her own.

vocational awe (Anne Helen Petersen)

If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email [email protected] with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line.

Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a hard turn away from the stress of Election Week and talk about the Enneagram, what we've learned from it, and how that knowledge serves our relationships.

If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email [email protected] with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line.

Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We answer a question from Haley about potentially choosing home birth and how to deal with family visit during a pandemic. Then, we share commemorations from Kristen, Leighanna, Megan, and another listener about pregnancy choices and new babies.

Kristen's Website for Pregnancy Loss: Amos' Anchors

If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email [email protected] with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line.

Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We answer a question from Jessica about breaking the cycle of body shaming in her family. Then, we share commemorations from Grace and Audrey who are embracing their bodies in beautiful ways.

Burnout: The Secret of Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski

If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email [email protected] with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line.

Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.