Flawed Femmes

Ripened & Seasoned: Women in Full Bloom

B and Molly reflect on an inspiring interview with Meredith Orchard-Blowen, discussing self-care, joy, generational identity (especially Gen X), therapy for men, 
They announce a format change to let guests speak more, share personal tangents about raccoons, social media, and finding friendship, and urge listeners to embrace complexity, joy, and becoming "seasoned" adults.
 
Links:
Thoughts from the Couch with Meredith Orchard-Blowen: https://www.instagram.com/thoughts_from_the_couch/
 
In the Absence of the Ordinary by Francis Weller
https://a.co/d/0gh38dxC
 

Hot Flashes & Honest Talk: Mental Health in Midlife

In this episode the hosts chat with licensed mental health counselor Meredith about mental health during perimenopause and menopause. They cover burnout, anxiety, identity shifts, relationships, sex and practical steps like setting boundaries, scheduling joy, and when to seek professional help. Meredith has recently launched an Instagram page called thoughts_from_the_couch. You may get lost in her smooth tones and beautiful words that validate, encourage and inspire.
 
Thoughts from the Couch: https://www.instagram.com/thoughts_from_the_couch/
 
Brick: https://getbrick.com/
 
The Artists’ Way: https://juliacameronlive.com/book/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity/
 
Our Bodies Ourselves (book and website): https://ourbodiesourselves.org/

Life Unfiltered: Men, Food, and the Hidden Scars

This episode reflects on our conversation with Scott Chase — one that lingered and left us thinking. We explore the link between sexual abuse and disordered eating. We touch on B’s history with anorexia and dive into the mind-body connection through both mental health and sports. It’s honest, a little irreverent, and proof that sometimes the only way through hard subjects is to laugh while telling the truth.
Through candid discussion and personal anecdotes, the episode highlights the importance of vulnerability, consistent routines, and reclaiming the narrative around health and body image. 
Links
Best Little Girl In The World https://share.google/JQOC7l3erqQfzVp16
Girl Interrupted: https://share.google/uJcJBrKhWdz9dJoZl
Renfield Record Exchange https://www.instagram.com/renfield_record_exchange/
This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours Podcast
 
 

A View From the Other Side of the Mirror: Men and Weight

One in three people suffering from an eating disorder are male. If that shocked you as much as that did us, this one is for you. Scott Chase is our guest this episode. He is a man in full bloom, fellow podcast host, painter, record store owner and sugar addict in recovery. He offers all of us flawed fans a view from the other side of the mirror. Body image and shame isn’t just for flawed femmes it’s for flawed fellas too!Check him out at Renfield Record Exchange: https://www.instagram.com/renfield_record_exchange/Links:National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) 1-800-931-2237Overeaters Anonymous: https://oa.org/Celeste Davis substack: "There is one word that explains why so many men are in the Epstein files, why is no one saying it?" https://celestemdavis.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web

Baby Fever, Fertility Math, and Emotional Whiplash

Barbara's baby journey ain't pretty, but we're all here for it. Maybe some families can just spring into being, but some are pulled out like a root canal. B and Molly get into it. Links and Recommendations:"Do Less" by Kate Northrup https://a.co/d/09MCpyvTGarbage Pail Kids: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_Pail_Kids

You Think I’m Angry, You Should Hear My Thoughts; this is not hormones, this is a reckoning

Rage or Revelation? Honestly, the hormones got us wound up, the world got us wound up. B and Molly explore rage in full bloom.LinksSong to blare in your car: "Hope" by NFBoss Woman Magichttps://www.instagram.com/bosswomenmagic?igsh=cXEwZHU3cDkzdG9vThe Coffee Shop Detectives https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GLHBXLMZ?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=player_overflowFawning the bookhttps://www.instagram.com/anandmurtigurumaa/?hl=en

Episode 16: Snacks, Sass & Underwear Theft:

Join B and Molly as they unpack the chaos of Whole Foods — where the pretty people shop, the avocados cost rent money, and somehow your dog still eats your underwear. They almost stay on topic for this groceries with gusto episode.

Episode 15: Krushing it With Kara

Whooooo's back! It's Flawed Femmes with a new episode to make your life awesome! Kara the Dietician gets B and Molly talking about everybody's favorite subject - Food!You can find Kara at: https://granitefandp.com/about/ Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for the Walter video!We Do Not Care Club Founder:JustbeingMelanihttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DOCgejdjXUJ/?igsh=MW1mczh2MHBwbnQyeA%3D%3DBook Recommendation:My Last Supper: https://www.mylastsupper.com/Protein Recommendations:TruvaniJust IngredientsTransparent Labs

Super Sarah Says Cancer is Stupid

They're baaaack! After life got in the way this episode was delayed, but thank goodness they're back! Tell all your friends to listen and subscribe so B and Molly can do this full time! In this Episode, Sarah gets the dreaded cancer call and early menopause as a bonus prize. Review is how to handle the hot flashes!Links:EMBR Wave Bracelethttps://embrlabs.com/?rfsn=8715899.bcab71&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8715899.bcab71&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22613202221&gbraid=0AAAAA_t6lwg2an12jpNi5OvGvomZc8N_Z&gclid=CjwKCAjwsZPDBhBWEiwADuO6ywLcsoYlVZJZuedscPvha8wdAo5ddc92U66vjYO52KiTuiNwD0jJAhoCEGQQAvD_BwECooling Mattress TopperOn the cheap: https://www.amazon.com/Cooling-Mattress-System-Portable-Chiller/dp/B0F2MJFGT5?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=A2WL9VB66WXDDX&gQT=1&th=1If you've got cash: https://www.google.com/search?q=cooling+circulator+mattress&oq=cooling+circulator+mattress&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRigATIHCAYQIRiPAtIBCDUzODdqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#oshopproduct=gid:14913287882900628398,mid:576462860501004419,oid:4579428660654117639,iid:6656264795638853869,rds:UENfMTQ5MTMyODc4ODI5MDA2MjgzOTh8UFJPRF9QQ18xNDkxMzI4Nzg4MjkwMDYyODM5OA%3D%3D,pvt:hg,pvo:3&oshop=apv&pvs=0

Episode 13: Bestest Brazil Babe Rafaela takes on America

In this episode, Barbara is sick, Molly is loud, and Raf is wonderful. Raf tells how she became an American citizen, they remember being in the best worst shape together, and review body building challenges. No links this week but we're looking for the picture where Barbara took all the skin off her legs on the treadmill. Let's face it, the sound could be better, but the podcast is coming from a new permanent location!