What is cycle syncing, and should your boyfriend really be cooking you a steak when you’re on your period? We dig into the wonderful workings of our bodies and uncover just how much our hormones affect our lives, from how we feel each day to which romantic partner we select. Topics covered: -Phases of the menstrual cycle and what’s going on in your body -How to treat yourself well in each phase (food & exercise) -Do women’s cycles sync with one another? Are they affected by the moon? pheromones? -How hormonal birth control does/does not affect your cycle, your fertility, and your overall health -Alternatives to hormonal birth control: rhythm method and copper IUD -Women’s health in a patriarchal society If you’re able to and our content means something to you, you can support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️

We discuss the podcast sensation The Telepathy Tapes. Are nonverbal autistic children telepathic? We look into the research on spelling and psi phenomena, reflecting on claims made on the show and our own beliefs. Topics covered: -Overview of The Telepathy Tapes, non-verbal autistic children having telepathic abilities -The research on spelling, those supporting it and those against it -Materialist vs metaphysical view -Research on other psi phenomena and the CIA’s Stargate project on clairvoyance -Savant Syndrome -Questions of storytelling, journalistic integrity, and polarized viewpoints If you’re able to and our content means something to you, you can support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️

We share our favorite reads from 2024 + honorable mentions 📚

Books covered:

• The Fetishist by Katherine Min
• The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
• One Dark Window and Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
• The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
• The Wedding People by Alison Espach
• Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

& more!

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Happy new year! What will 2025 hold for us? We investigate what the prophets have to say… Topics covered:

• Nostradamus—early life and career, past predictions, and what he has to say about 2025

• Baba Vanga—origin story, working with the Communist Party, predictions for the modern world

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Round 2 but make it Holiday! We’re back on Reddit’s Am I the Asshole forum to pass judgement on some common sources of Thanksgiving and Christmas tension. Questions covered: -AITA for telling my vegan friend I don’t want to come over for Thanksgiving Dinner? -AITA for telling my sister she's not allowed to bring her homemade food to Thanksgiving because her cooking is ruining the meal? -AITA for telling my husband it's not fair he went all out for a co-workers secret Santa but made me pick my own bday gift? -AITA for asking my daughter to come to our house for Christmas? If you’re able to and our content means something to you, you can support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️

We myth-bust common kitchen fears—is your plastic cutting board really the villain? How bad is a daily Diet Coke? We dive into food dyes, microplastics, microwaves, and more. Topics covered: -How concerned should we be about microplastics? -Debunking kitchen gadget myths: Teflon non-stick plans, microwaves, and air fryers -The health concerns, lack of regulation, and prevalence of food dyes in everyday foods -The science behind different types of sugar alternatives and artificial sweeteners Sources available to anyone at our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️ If you’re able to and our content means something to you, you can support us there too!

We’re celebrating our first year of recording the pod! Thank you so much for listening and being part of this journey. We share our reflections and learnings from being baby content creators and how things are changing in the future… Topics covered: -Our recording equipment -What editing software we use -How we decide what content to cover -How to grow a podcast -How to monetize a podcast If you’re able to and our content means something to you, you can support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️

We explore the surprising science behind cuffing season, the link between body heat & strong relationships, and why we should all cuddle more. Topics covered: -Is cuffing season real? Do our relationship-seeking behaviors change seasonally? -The biological, psychological, and evolutionary factors impacting our desire for companionship in the winter -The link between attachment styles and physical warmth -The power of association driving hook-up vs relationship messaging during different times of year -How dating timelines have changed across generations -Are we less satisfied in our romantic relationships now? -Pros and cons of participating in cuffing season Sources available to anyone at our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️