The Ope Podcast

Abby has Felicia York, founder of Fort Wayne Social Club, on the podcast. Felicia opens the podcast up by explaining what FWSC is. The girls give advice on how to make friends. Felicia has moved to multiple states, so she gives advice on moving and making friends in new places. She discusses the importance of building your own life when you move to a new city with a partner. They discuss confidence and being seen. Abby thinks this is the funniest episode to date.

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Abby has Madison Eshelman founder of Groundwork Coaching and co-founder of Self Seeking School back on the podcast. This episode is an extension of Madison's previous episodes 60 & 61. Abby opens the episode up explaining how Groundwork Coaching has positively impacted her life. Madison give an overview of Self Seeking School. The ladies discuss mental health topics such as your window of tolerance, the importance of slowing down, anxious attachment, Madison's Rolodex Theory, deconstruction religion, law of detachment and manifesting, feeling your anger, and the importance of self love.

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https://selfseekingschool.com/

https://madisonshea.com/

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Abby has her number one reoccurring guest on the podcast this week, Saige. The girls opened the podcast by catching up on what's new in Saige's life since the last time they recorded almost 2 years prior. They joke about the money they would be saving if weddings didn't exist and their proposal to replace bridal showers. This week the girls deep dive into the topic of red flags in relationships and the lessons they've learned by going through heartbreak in your 30s. Abby discusses her current contemplation of "what is love?" They end the podcast doing a would you rather segment and discuss their excitement for the release of Reputation (Taylor's Version). 

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Abby has Jessica Bunch on the podcast. The girls discuss the beauty of starting a friendship in your 30s. Jess goes through her painful medical journey including difficult doctors, advocating for herself, and an endometriosis diagnosis. She explains how she’s open to having a child without a partner. The girls discuss exploring sexuality and where they’re currently at with dating. Jessica gives the listeners an overview of her experience working with Planned Parenthood, losing a job due to budget cuts, and the current project she’s working on now. We end the episode with an inspiring story about the time Jess met VP Kamala Harris. 

Important links & socials referenced in the episode: 

2025 Session Project Overview: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OihhwCZtbmsQE7Zgw8HSdfUmfyYz8uC6EU9svX7FIjs/edit?usp=sharing

IGA List of all recordings & transcripts: 

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MADVoters Bill Tracker:

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Abby has her previous co-host, Nicki, back on the podcast this week for a little reunion episode. The ladies breakdown what’s changed since the last time they recorded together. They discuss the movie, Babygirl, and how they loved the overall theme of the movie. Nicki and Abby deep dive their thoughts on the men in the movie, the shame that was depicted in it, and the overall sex positive message it portrayed. The girls talk a little pop culture and give their thoughts on the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni scandal. The girls disagree on their takes. Abby explains why she may be projecting her feelings toward the emotional abuse that was shown in the movie. Nicki tells the listener a few things that she’s currently struggling with and gives the listeners some really exciting news. The ladies end the episode discussing Timothee Chalamet’s appearance on SNL, what radicalized their politics, and Nicki Glaser.

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This is part 2 of Abby's conversation with Darby. They discuss how "Ope" and ope sound different in their heads. The ladies deep dive The Walking Dead, binge worthy second watches like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, and Gilmore Girls. Abby has a theory on Saltburn. Darby closes the episode out with one of the funniest Ope Stories.

Abby has Darby on the podcast this week - part 1 of their conversation. The ladies open the episode up by discussing the drama with Darby's almost released podcast. Abby makes a confession on the podcast that she's never opened up about publicly. They discuss being confident at work and how to ask your boss for a raise. Abby opens up about her midlife crisis and the girls deep dive their thoughts on being creative as a career. They reveal their age when discussing the social media platforms they had when they were in high school (myspace). They close the episode out discussing their future musical plans together.

Abby has Jose on the podcast again this week for part 2 of their interview. They open the episode by discussing how they've learned to treat people no matter what their status is. They discuss their upbringings and what it's taught them. Jose and Abby deep dive a few of their favorite comedian and podcasts that they listen to and random fact they've learned from them. Abby tells a story about how birth control affected who she's attracted to.

Abby has Jose on the podcast this week (part 1). They open the episode up by discussing how they became friends. Abby thanks Jose for being a true platonic guy friend. The two deep dive how to not be creepy as a male friend to women and their thoughts on losing male friends after a woman gets into a relationship. They discuss parts of Jose's relationship. Jose and Abby open up about not wanting to parent the way their parents did.