I woke up Wednesday morning in a sheet cake and red wine coma, floating in confusion, grief and fury. And yet I still had to parent. We still have to be the leaders and teachers our children will so desperately need for the strange and uncertain future. So how do we talk to our kids about what is happening?Today I'm joined by Amanda White, the Executive Director of the Therapy For Women Center and Julia Hitch of the Seattle Clinic to answer all of your questions.Join our newsletter community here.Pre-order EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU here.Visit our lovely sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take some time for yourself to enjoy this election day....to enjoy the fact that you got to vote for a woman for president. We get to savor that. And you know what I have a lot of optimism. Here to share in the joy with me are Glynnis MacNicol and @EmilyinYourPhone.Binge all of the episodes of We've Got Issues Here.Join our newsletter community here.Pre-order EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU here.Visit our lovely sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's take a break from election doom scrolling to clean out our closets. And while we do it why not try out a new podcast called Frugal Friends all about how to shift from a mode of overconsumption to one of underconsumption (and enjoy doing it).You can binge all of the Frugal Friends episodes here.Join our newsletter community here.Pre-order EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU here.Visit our lovely sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Influencers who hate Halloween, influencers who make you feel like you're failing Halloween (no more boo baskets people), plus a little Ballerina Farm brand extension for good measure.Subscribe to In Pursuit of Clean Countertops here.Join our newsletter community here.Pre-order EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU here.Visit our lovely sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why can't I do a back walkover as a 44 year old woman? That is the central theme of this hilarious episode with Lyndsay Rush, AKA @MaryOliversDrunkCousin. Sure we talk about poetry and existential dread, but mostly back walkovers and grudge holding against people who have no idea who we are.Lyndsay's new book of poems A Bit Much just came out and it is such a joy to read. Order it here.You can subscribe to our newsletter and join our community at Over the Influence.You can pre-order a personalized copy of the trashiest trad wife murder mystery of all time, EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting is a long game. After parenting six kids for the past twenty-eight years Gabrielle and Ben Blair know that better than anyone. I love advice from other parents, especially ones that I respect as much as Gabrielle (@DesignMom) and Ben. Today we’re getting into all the advice from their new book The Kids Are All Right including the importance of emotional authenticity, building a family culture, the benefits of low-stakes activities and embracing the crappiest of moments. Living in the world is stressful enough. As parents we don’t need to impose even more stress on our lives. Here are some more highlights: Building a family culture is an ongoing process that shapes the future of our relationships. Emotional authenticity is crucial; kids should feel free to express their feelings. Parenting is about shared experiences that create lasting bonds. The long view of parenting helps maintain relationships beyond childhood. It's important to embrace challenges as part of family life. Parents should focus on creating a safe and loving home environment. Kids need to learn that it's okay to not be happy all the time. Low-stakes activities help children learn without pressure. Sports should be enjoyable, not a source of stress. Parents should focus on building relationships with their children. Manufactured stress can harm family dynamics. Engaged parents are a sign that kids will be fine. It's okay for kids to experience a range of emotions. Grab The Kids Are All Right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fortesa Latifi, a journalist renowned for her work in the Washington Post, joins to discuss urgent legislative changes in Utah aimed at safeguarding child influencers. In light of the Ruby Franke scandal, they delve into the challenges facing child vloggers who generate significant income for their families. Fortesa sheds light on the need for protective laws, fair compensation, and the emotional ramifications of family vlogging. They also explore the disconnect between tech companies and the realities of parenting in the influencer age, and the crucial conversation around ethical content creation.

There are 30 million romance readers in the United States and 50% read a book a week. That is a lot of books my friends! Today we are talking to our friends Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo about their brand new romance publishing venture 831 which is delivering sexy, smart and spicy romances for the modern woman. I’m obsessed with their first book Big Fan which not only features a kind male protagonist that you will definitely want to do it with, but also touts universal basic income in a very organic way. They also have a no asshole policy in their books which I adore. I want more kind men, hot sex, progressive policies that will save the planet spicy margaritas of romances in my life and I think you will too.Order Big Fan here.Join our newsletter community here.Pre-order EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU here.Visit our lovely sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a fine line between marketing and creating false desires and influencers stomp all over it. Influencers often convince women they have problems that can only be solved by buying things. But this holiday season we don’t have to give in. Today we’re talking about the historical context of marketing and its impact on consumer behavior, emphasizing the emotional triggers behind impulse purchases. We have insights from Jen Smith of the Frugal Friends podcast and the author of Buy What You Love Without Growing Broke on how to navigate the overwhelming influence of social media and marketing during the holidays and practical tips for making more intentional financial decisions.Listen to Frugal Friends here.Join our newsletter community here.Pre-order EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU here.Visit our lovely sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For today's Sunday Nice Things we are dropping in an episode of Mom to More.Join Sharon Macey, former SAHM and mother of 3 as she dives deep into conversations with inspiring moms who successfully reinvented themselves, forging impressive next acts. If you're seeking practical tools, actionable tips and that loving kick in the pants to create your "MORE," this show is for you. Get ready for a supportive and motivational exploration of life beyond raising kids as Sharon helps you unpack the question: What Do You Want To Do When Your Kids Grow Up? Today's episode contains an interview with the always inspiring Lee Woodruff.You can binge all the episodes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices