This is a grown-up conversation.

This is a grown-up conversation.

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  • 44: Entertainment Weekly

    Another round of Top 5 stories of the week for you- entertainment edition! Sheila fills us in on some new movies generating Oscar buzz, the latest make-ups and break-ups, and more! Also included is a long tangent about our life plans for the children of Stranger Things.

    56 min
  • 43: Standard Deviation

    Welcome to this month’s book club episode! We’ll review Katherine Heiny’s “Standard Deviation,” introduce next month’s selection, “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine,” and chat about Erin’s Haiti trip and new house. If you have requests for our upcoming live episode, let us know!

    58 min
  • 42: Oh, Because Miracles

    On today’s episode, we’re talking physician assisted suicide, physician aid-in-death, euthanasia, death with dignity… all of the above. We’re breaking down the laws and where it’s legal, Dr. Jack Kevorkian’s pioneering and unconventional efforts, and where you’ll find this in pop culture.

    Music: Bensound.com

    1 hr 3 min
  • 41: Behold the Dreamers

    It’s month 4 of our book club! We review “Behold the Dreamers” a novel about Cameroonian immigrants working for an affluent family in New York City. Join us next month for a highly anticipated, feel-good read: “Standard Deviation” by Katherine Heiny.

    Music: Bensound.com

    52 min
  • 40: Turn Off the Ignition

    We’re talking old men in Hollywood who are using their power and privilege to take advantage of younger women, specifically R. Kelly’s (alleged) sex cult. Remind me, didn’t he call Bill Cosby a pervert? Tune in to get all the info on some of the creeps.

    Music: Bensound.com

    1 hr 5 min
  • 39: All the Ugly & Wonderful Things

    It’s month 3 of our book club! We review Bryn Greenwood’s semi-autobiographical novel and provide general chatter about how morally challenging it was to read. We hope you’ll join us for next month’s book, ‘Behold the Dreamers’ by Imbolo Mbue.

    Music: Bensound.com

    1 hr
  • 38: Sun’s Out, Guns Out

    Today we’re talking safe sun practices. What does SPF actually mean, and why do so many people put it on incorrectly? We’re also filling you in on the most common kinds of skin cancer, what to look out for, and the importance of regular skin checks. Find a dermatologist near you!

    Music: Bensound.com

    1 hr 6 min
  • 37: Alt-Left, Right, Center

    This week we’re breaking down 5 of this week’s biggest news stories. We’ll cover the tragedies in Charlottesville and Barcelona, as well as 2017’s highest paid actresses, Tay Tay’s win in court, and the upcoming solar eclipse! Full show notes at grownupconversation.com/news1.

    Music: Bensound.com

    1 hr
  • 36: Book Club, Month 3

    Now, this is a story all about how… in this episode we discuss “The Hate U Give,” a young adult novel by Angie Thomas. We also announce next month’s book: “All the Ugly and Wonderful Things,” by Bryn Greenwood. Special thank you to all of our listeners who submitted their surveys for this book talk and we hope you’ll join us next month, too!

    Music: Bensound.com

    54 min
  • 35: Friends with Benefits

    Like dental and vision! We’re going to break down what Obamacare is, what Trump is proposing, and some good-to-know insurance lingo for when you’re shopping plans.

    Music: Bensound.com

    1 hr 13 min

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Growing up is hard. Each week, Erin and Sheila will choose a hot topic of conversation, and give you the tools to discuss it like an adult. We'll cover everything from politics to pop culture,…