Shit We Don't Talk About
Shit We Don’t Talk About is the podcast that takes on topics we should be talking about more often and openly. Guests and topics will be incredibly diverse, sometimes painful, sometimes joyful but all things we need to talk about candidly to keep us all informed and connected. Some topics may be triggering so please listen with care.
Episodes
93 episodes
Ep. 91 - From Loyal Democrat to Independent Voice: One Woman's Political Evolution - Deborah Burgess
What happens when a lifetime of political loyalty no longer feels like enough? Deborah Burgess, scholar and education leader, takes us on a deeply personal journey from dedicated Democrat to politically unaffiliated voter during one of America'...
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Ep. 90 - Breaking The Glass Ceiling - Cecilia Lihv
"Nobody listened to our ideas, so we decided to take over the market." That fearless approach is how Cecilia Lihv went from cleaning houses as an immigrant to owning a European men's professional football club.In this captivating conver...
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Ep. 89 - Women's Health and the Current Regime - Halley Kim
From the dangerous realities of America's maternal healthcare system to the surprising origins of the anti-abortion movement, this episode with Halley Kim exposes truths about women's health that demand our attention.Halley brings a uni...
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Ep. 88 - Turning Shame into Sovereignty - Sherry Lynne Williams
What if the parts of your life you're most ashamed of are actually the foundation of your greatest strengths? Meet Sherry Lynne Williams, a woman who has walked an extraordinary path from drug addiction and prostitution to becoming a re...
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Ep. 87 - Breaking the Period Taboo: A Cross-Cultural Conversation - Urmi Hossain
What happens when we finally break the silence about one of humanity's most natural yet stigmatized experiences? Periods affect half the world's population, yet remain shrouded in shame and misunderstanding. This candid conversation bridges gen...
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Episode 87
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Ep. 86 - Navigating Hormonal Health: Beyond the Linear Path - Dr. Sam Graber
What if everything you've been told about menopause and metabolism has been fundamentally wrong? In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Sam Graber, we challenge the "linear path" narrative that has been sold to women for generations and expl...
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Ep. 85 - The Joy Revolution: Reclaiming Menopause - Dr. Sam Graber
Part 1 of a 2 Part Series: The silence around menopause has persisted for too long. Dr. Sam Graber, host of the Unraveling Together podcast, joins Mia to shatter misconceptions and empower women navigating this powerful life transition....
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Ep 84 - Challenging the System: A Journey from HR Exec to Sexual Wellness CEO
Have you ever wondered what it takes to break free from the suffocating grip of corporate patriarchy and redefine your life's mission? Amber Simon did just that when she transitioned from being a high-ranking HR executive in the conservative fi...
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Ep. 83 - Voices for the Voiceless: Championing the Wrongfully Imprisoned
Imagine sitting behind bars for a crime you didn't commit, feeling the weight of the world's indifference on your shoulders. This is the stark reality we confront alongside Osagie Okuruwa of The Innocent C...
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Ep 82 - Empathy is not a weakness
In this episode, we dive into the importance of recognizing and embracing empathy in our personal AND business lives (which are, let's face it, one and the same for the most part. Guest Loren Sanders is the author of
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Ep 81 - Siobhan Fallon Hogan
YOU KNOW who she is! Tune in for this lively chat with Siobhan Fallon Hogan about her upcoming independent film,
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Ep 80 - Gender Fluidity, Drag Queens and Queer Youth
Episode 80 Guest is Jameson Johnson / Ophelia Peaches. Jameson is and has always been Genderfluid. As young as four years old, they were wearing princess dresses...
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Ep 79 - Far Right Fairy Tales
Episode 79 guest is Corbin Knight-Dixon, a sexuality educator, learning coach, and advocate. In this episode, we dive into the topic of Far Right Fairy Tales, the manufactured culture war on education, and many other things including trans righ...
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Ep 78 - Dating as a Female Founder
Hey, welcome to Episode 78 of Shit We Don't Talk About. My guest is Cindy Fossouo, CEO & Founder of Information Systems Builder a branding and marketing company for Tech Startups. In this episode, Cindy shares her journey of navigating ...
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Ep 77 - Addiction Stigma
Welcome to Episode 77 of Shit We Don’t Talk About. My guest is Kevin Hyer, CEO of The Hyer Calling Foundation, Inc., a Philadelphia based 501(c)(3) that destigmatizes the disease of addiction in t...
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Ep 76 - How to be a living organ donor
The topic is Living Organ Donation and the guest is Colleen Hjort-Frederiksen is a Living Donor Support Manager with The National Kidney Foundation AND a Living Kidney Donor. Tune in to hear her personal story & also find out how to be a L...
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Ep 75 - Festivus - Airing of The Grievances for 2022
Ending the year right proper with a rousing super-long (that's what she said) episode featuring one of my favorites, Drew Linsalata of The Anxious Truth. The List of Grievances is extensive & topics include: Festivus...
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Ep 74 - Somatic Healing
Guest Rebecca Bee Bromberg fills us in on what exactly IS Somatic Healing, why its a great complement and/or alternative to plant medicine, and details the 5 somatic modalities. More about our Guest:Rebecca B...
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Ep. 73 - Get Your Shit Together and Get Organized
Getting organized may seem like it's talked about a lot but that usually involves a lot of quick fixes & shame-based patterns. Tune in as Mia talks with Professional Organizer, JoAnn Krall - we dive into it! So take some notes because we de...
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Ep 72 - Postpartum Depression & Modern Mom Myths
Guest April Kelly discusses her motherhood journey including postpartum depression, restricted milk supply, medical gaslighting, doula birthing, and more.More abou...
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Ep. 71 - Black Media Experience
What a privilege to sit down with my friend Antonio (Tony) Harvey and discuss his experience of being a Black man in the news media machine for 30 years which is eye-opening & informative. Tony also shares stories of growing up in Illinois ...
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Ep 070 - Friendship Breakups
This is shit we DEFINITELY don't talk about: Friendship Breakups. This is a messy and taboo subject for many and guest Aimée La Fountain<...
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Ep 69 - Dating Tips and Dick Pics
In this episode, Mia is joined by her two good friends Ashley & Layla to discuss their experiences in the dating world including dating apps and.. You guessed it ,,, dick pics! We had a lot to say so put your headphones in (because, as alwa...
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