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. Shit we don’t talk about is for everyone It’s time we speak up because we can’t begin to change shit if we don’t talk about it.
Episodes
86 episodes
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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Ep. 68 - Modern Dating & Relationship Tips
Hey, welcome to episode 68 of shit we don't talk about powered by helix interactive. The episode guest is Dave Glaser and the topic is Modern dating & Relationship Tips. We’ll talk about Modern dating through the lens of attachment theory, ...
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Ep 067 - Ayahuasca & other plant medicines
Today’s topic is ayahuasca & other healing plant medicine modalities and I have two guests! Humberto Alcala(who is a shaman by the way) and Ruger Hebert - they have an ayahuasca retreat center called Finca el Pendulo in Jalisco Mexico...
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Ep 066 - Tales of Non Traditional Women
Debbie Adams of People Can Training joins Mia this week to talk about their experiences as women in fields traditionally dominated by men. Debbie is a forced entrepreneur, renaissance woman, and dark horse. She's got things to say a...
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EP 065A - Growing Up In A Cult - Part 2
Rachel Geftakys McCumber joins Mia to talk about her experience growing up in a religious cult. This is part two of a two-part series. Trigger warnings abound in this episode which includes a discussion of spousal abuse, child abuse, and religi...
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EP 065 - Growing Up In A Cult - Part 1
Rachel Geftakys McCumber joins Mia to talk about her experience growing up in a religious cult. This is part one of a two-part series. Trigger warnings abound in this episode which includes a discussion of spousal abuse, child abuse, and religi...
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EP 064 - Kambo - Amazing Frog Medicine
Today’s topic is Kambo, a south American frog secretion healing ritual - or as Mia likes to call it, the unsexiest, most difficult thing she's ever done in my life. So far at least. Mia's guest is Ayla Luna Rae who dropped by to fill us in on i...
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EP 63 - OCD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
We've all heard about OCD but do you really know what it is? Hint: It's more than just counting repetitively or engaging in excessive handwashing. On episode 63 of Shit We Don't Talk About therapist and OCD/anxiety specialist Jenna Overbaugh is...
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