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We come to you one very last time to talk about ending this five-year-long creative endeavor! We reflect on what the podcast and radio show has meant for our friendship, relationship with our moms and friends, and development of our creative voices. Most importantly we say thank you to all the listeners who’ve come along on this journey. We love y'all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician and Native American activist Charly Lowry joins us to close out our mini season. She shares why her quarantine has been literally life-changing: she got a kidney transplant she's been waiting for for years. We all reflect on how the slowness of lockdown has opened up new artistic and creative pursuits, and of course, we share what media we've been loving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and founder of Eyes Up Here Comedy show Erin Terry joins us again to discuss her recent elopement and the challenges of finding comedy and producing virtual stand-up shows in the era of coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Alison Raybould spent 37 days on a deserted island in 2018 while competing on "Survivor." Earlier this year, she was quarantined for 14 days in her house due to potential COVID-19 exposure. She reflects on how different life is for her now and what it's like to be a doctor during a pandemic. Plus, we all share the TV that is getting us through lockdown! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist, activist, and Durham, North Carolina mover and shaker Monet Noelle Marshall returns to share how her art practice is evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic; what cooking has offered her during this period of staying at home; why we ought to be wary of rise & grind culture in the era of pandemic. This miniseries checking in with some of our past guests is giving us LIFE right now, and we hope it brings you some warm feelings too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one and only Laura Lee (from our online dating episodes) returns to share how a life-size cardboard cutout of Taylor Swift is helping her pass the days in quarantine; what it's like moving back in to her childhood bedroom; and how the world of online dating is adapting to COVID-19. This miniseries checking in with some of our past guests is giving us LIFE right now, and we hope it brings you some warm feelings too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is sheltering in place slowly driving you mad? Us too. Which is exactly why we’re bringing back some of our favorite guests to discuss life in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. We premiere this new mini-series with our friend Crosby who came on the show several years ago to reveal a family secret that changed her life. In an ironic twist of fate, the person at the center of that family secret is what brought her out of New York City a few weeks before it became the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. Sit down, have a drink, and join us for some laughs and human connection. We need it now more than ever, and we know you do too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We send you off for the holidays and close out our season with THE MOMS. Sheila and Rebecca share what they've been up to, reflect on recent episodes and ask us about the future of the show and our friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contraception. Abortion. Fertility. We ask your pressing questions about sex and reproduction to Dr. Dalia Brahmi, a family medicine physician and reproductive specialist. She also walks us through a day in the life of an abortion provider in the South. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kennedi Carter is a rising star. Her stunning photographs explore blackness, beauty and love, and they have catapulted her to Instagram fame. They've also landed her in Essence, Fader and Vogue Italia. The kicker? She's only 20 years old. In this episode we talk with Kennedi about the evolution of her relationship to photography, the power of visual storytelling, and what she's up to next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anita’s dad loves to talk about poop. He’s a gastroenterologist who proudly dons a poop-themed apron, drives a car with a poop-themed license plate, and even had poop designs on his birthday cake. He joins us in this episode to answer our burning questions about gut health, from why period poop is so weird, to why some people's farts smell worse than others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexandra Zagbayou’s life changed forever the summer she started middle school. A beautiful childhood filled with stability and joy took a turn when her family had to flee the Ivory Coast because of growing civil unrest. They landed in North Carolina for what was supposed to be a few months. She’s lived here ever since.Twenty years later, Alexandra has made a life and a name for herself as an activist and organizer in Durham, North Carolina. We spoke with her about new beginnings, coming to terms with her past, and committing to a life of honorable work. Meet Alexandra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer-songwriter Charly Lowry grew up in a swampy part of North Carolina best known as the home of the Lumbee Native American Tribe. Her roots in Robeson County have shaped her musical career, from a stint on American Idol more than a decade ago to her spiritually-infused solo work today. Sandra and Anita talk with Charly about her meditations on grief, art and living a full life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to grow up with social media? Sandra sits down with three teenagers for a conversation about how they use and feel about social media. Turns out she has more in common with them than she thought.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the kids talking about these days? But really. Anita sits down with our new intern Luci Jones for a conversation about wokeness in high school, being biracial and bisexual, and whether a gender neutral world is possible.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandra and Anita catch up about their summer activities, reproductive justice and sex ed in North Carolina, and what it means to be a so-called objective journalist in this era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gender non-binary teen Lachlan Watson joins us for our season closer to share their journey from small-town acting gigs to landing a major Hollywood role as Susie Putnam in "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina." They share what it’s like to be one of a handful of nonbinary actors and how they approach acting in a show about magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naomi Prioleau is a self-described "black, vegan nudist." Despite whatever eyebrows it may raise, for her nudism is about liberation, freedom from judgment, and a loving relationship with her body. She joins us to share why everyone should try living in a nudist colony at least once. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is society failing mothers? Where do men and fathers fit into the picture? And why should we all be angry about it? Journalist Katherine Goldstein joins us to answer these questions and talk about her brand new podcast “The Double Shift,” which aims to challenge how society sees mothers and how mothers see themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some of the stereotypes about lesbian dating are true according to one of our listeners. Andrea, a 26-year-od from Maryland, was inspired by our latest episode to share her experiences as a woman seeking other women online. In a voice memo she talks about the lesbian equivalent of the fish pic, unwanted threesome overtures, and other lesbian trends on Tinder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.