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Today we dive into "identity" - what it's comprised of, how we feel lost and burned out when we don't have a strong identity, and exercises we can do to uncover, and live by, our values. Eloise Skinner (website and Instagram) leads us through these exercises at the second half of the episode, and we also take a look at celebrities who have struggled with their identity before.

Join me as I go over the reasons why House of the Dragon (Season 2) was so subpar - hint, it's all in the writing. We compare legendary quotes from Game of Thrones to quotes from House of the Dragon, and discuss the season 2 finale.Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluentlyRo provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate.

Today I take a peek into the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon. In this episode we cover the show, fun facts, lore about dragons in the Game of Thrones universe, and interview quotes and rumors about the cast members!00:00 Intro and thoughts on Season 2 11:35 Old Valyria sounds so cool14:41 Casting of House of the Dragon36:15 Dragons in Game of Thrones40:40 Facts about the actors1:04:08 Rumors and blind itemsOak Essentials line is full of luxurious products that really work, especially if you are trying to achieve that natural, no-makeup look. Get 15% off your first order when you use code FLUENTLY15 at checkout at oakessentials.com/fluently15.Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair.Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.

From Kamala Harris to JD Vance, this week we tackle some political gossip - from relationships and blind items to opinions on politics and lifestyle, we cover what you need to know about the two recent additions to the 2024 American Election.8:20 American the Beautiful (Marketing Machine)15:30 Kamala Harris25:50 Kamala Harris’ personal life28:10 Kamala’s children36:20 Kamala Harris blind items41:25 Kamala Harris and Willie Brown51:35 JD Vance and divorce1:02:12 JD Vance vs. Childless Cat Ladies1:10:20 JD Vance on abortion and Trump1:13:58 JD Vance blind itemKombucha? Save that for your gut health. When it comes to vaginal health you need very specific probiotics. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "FLUENTLY" for 10% offMint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluentlyRo provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate.Oak Essentials line is full of luxurious products that really work, especially if you are trying to achieve that natural, no-makeup look. Get 15% off your first order when you use code FLUENTLY15 at checkout at oakessentials.com/fluently15.

After the Times piece about Ballerina Farm I found myself very sad looking at egg cartons in my fridge and I just had to spontaneously share feelings on the article! Let me know what you thought of this piece.

YouTube influencer Spill Sesh joins to discuss online drama in the influencer world, from Cody Ko to Tana Mongeau. They cover controversies, age gap relationships, managing crises as an influencer, and financial stability in the industry. Also, speculation on influencers joining David Dobrik's squad and the differences between TikTok and Instagram for creators.

This week I'm joined by my bestie Lauren Hendricks here in Denver to chat about the book Invisible Women and how the world is designed - from cars to iphones to more - for men. Together we dive into research from the dawn of "man-kind" up to the present day that shows how everything from medicine to cabinet heights has been created for the "standard man" and left women to adapt - or die.6:12 References for the episode7:45 Anne’s powerpoint about women16:51 All the ways we don’t think about how the world is designed for men 18:33 Since the dawn of mankind (womankind!)25:25 Female superheroes 32:00 Men’s reactions to sports37:14 The research around cohabitation 42:20 Blind studies and assumptions48:44 Hand size in men vs. women52:13 Voice recognition for men vs. women54:31 Car safety for women 1:03:50 The Reference Man 1:17:00 Medical differences 1:26:10 Wrapping up and random thoughtsKombucha? Save that for your gut health. When it comes to vaginal health you need very specific probiotics. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "FLUENTLY" for 10% offHead to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair.Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get twenty percent off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/fluently and use code Fluently at check out.

Join Dr. Steve Rathje, a psychologist, as he discusses the psychology behind social media virality, the impact of smartphone usage, effects on mental health, changes in social media content, Dead Internet Theory, and personality quizzes. Explore how negativity drives engagement, challenges in changing minds, and the reliability of personality assessments. Delve into the influence of social media on mental health, the rise of ads, and the prevalence of AI bots in online content.

On again, off again, "challenging" and shocking the world - when Elon Musk and Amber Heard started dating I personally was gripped by it! Sofia with an F joins us today with her wit and humor for an episode exploring this couple, analyzing their relationship, and wondering...what exactly does Amber have that makes the 'most powerful man in the world' fall to his knees?2:32 First impressions of Amber Heard during her trial11:04 Would you date Elon Musk?17:15 When Elon first became interested in Amber19:13 Sofia met Elon Musk21:42 Eccentric Billionaire stories26:17 Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos28:54 Elon Musk’s beautiful mother33:37 Elon Musk cries over Amber Heard in a Rolling Stone article42:40 Amber Heard in Elon Musk’s biography49:02 Rumors!!!Kombucha? Save that for your gut health. When it comes to vaginal health you need very specific probiotics. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "FLUENTLY" for 10% offHead to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.Quince is a go-to place for luxury essentials at prices within reach. By partnering directly with top factories, Quince cuts out the cost of the middleman and passes the savings on to us. Get affordable luxury with Quince! Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

This week we explore the various bad girl (and good girl) eras of pop stars, and how one can do a bad girl era "right". We then take a mini deep dive into Jojo Siwa, her current "rebrand" and what her life has been like up until her "bad girl era"Timestamps:3:52 Well done bad girl eras13:06 Poorly done bad girl eras25:15 From bad girl to good girl switches29:10 Diving into Jojo Siwa54:52 Oddly, Jojo Siwa has blind itemsKombucha? Save that for your gut health. When it comes to vaginal health you need very specific probiotics. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "FLUENTLY" for 10% offHead to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair.Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.