S2 Ep22: Lifestyle Changes that Heal Disease & Yield Happiness w/ Megan Sheley
What happens when a trip changes the trajectory of what you can eat & drink for the rest of your life? Meet Megan Sheley - an incredibly talented recipe builder & creator! She is a MN native (like me) and chats with me about what happened when 2.5 years of an undiagnosed disease took her down and left her with no hope, until turning to a naturopathic doctor that nearly healed her. Why does the ...
1hr 4m Mar 25, 2024
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S2 Ep21: Is this Normal? Hormones, Birth Control, & Periods w/ Dr. Jolene Brighten
Dr. Jolene Brighten is back on the podcast!!!!!! She is a genius in all things periods, birth control, hormones, PMS, PCOS, endocrine disrupters, and more. Dr. Brighten, the author of "Is this Normal?" & "Beyond the Pill", answers as many write-in questions as we could possibly get to, like: How should I prepare to get off birth control? What natural BC options does she recommend? What periods...
1hr 20m Mar 18, 2024
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S2 Ep20: SISTERCAST: The Secrets to Building Confidence & Being Present
We are idealizing this IT GIRL energy… but what does that even mean? Does an IT girl even exist? Social media will tell us YES, but truth is… we all just need a little less living in the past or future, to build that same confidence. An IT girl looks a little different by our definition. 3 things that bring our confidence down: Living in the past Living in the future Living in fear This podc...
56m Mar 11, 2024
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S2 Ep19: How we Live Longer, Regulate our Bodies & Balance Hormones w/ Dr. Jim Lavalle
Dr. Jim Lavalle joins well said this week - an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist, and expert and educator in integrative and precision health. Bottom line... He is a smart guy! But what the heck is metabolic code? Why do I feel like I have brain fog? Why do we need to sleep more & energy-drink LESS? Why do we need to change the way we...
1hr 12m Mar 05, 2024
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S2 Ep18: Simplified Health: 3 Needs for Longevity w/ Dr. Matt Wiest
We are prioritizing health incorrectly! Dr. Matt Wiest says that we need to just master the basics, stop hyper fixating on all the EXTERNAL health solutions, and learn to navigate stress. THEN we can add on all the fun stuff, but bottom line - there are no secrets to living longer. Matt, a Doctor of Chiropractic, Meditation Instructor, Breath Work Facilitator, + Strength & conditioning Coach h...
1hr 9m Feb 26, 2024
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S2 Ep17: I’m Boring & I Love it: Health Era, Stress Mngmt, & New Routines
Here’s what’s in for health… drinking less, zone 2 cardio, grocery lists, me time, bedtime alarms, supplements, and STRESS MANAGEMENT. Today is a little heart to heart with you on where I’ve been at. I have put off getting my ish together for a while now, but I am diving head first back in to get my stress and health on track. It is a healthy girl era and we are living for the “boring” title t...
50m Feb 19, 2024
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S2 Ep16: Sex Therapy: Desire Discrepancy, Communicating Needs, & Spicing Things Up w/ Lyndsey Fraser
Lyndsey Fraser is back - A certified marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist. From Straight Candid to Well Said, Lyndsey is coming back to share what we should be paying attention to when it comes to our sex lives. Lyndsey speaks about the most common reasons she sees couples - Desire discrepancy, needing more foreplay, and meeting the needs of your partner BEFORE sex is on t...
1hr 34m Feb 12, 2024
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S2 Ep15: Happy Gut, Happy Skin! Heal Acne by Healing your Gut w/ Maria Marlowe
Maria Marlowe, holistic nutritionist, is on Well Said this week's episode on relationship with HEALTH - in particular, your relationship with your SKIN. Maria struggled with acne, turning to medications & scrubs, wondering WHY she couldn't clear her skin. She talks this week about the skin's connection to your GUT HEALTH. Your acne is no coincidence. Biggest shock for me?? The flaring of skin ...
1hr 7m Feb 05, 2024
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S2 Ep14: Sistercast on Friendships: Breakups, Differences, & Long Distance Friends
Sister tay is back for a sistercast! This time we are talking about all things friendships: Good friends, growing with friends, growing out of friends, long distance friendships, friendships that make you FEEL good, & so much more. We had so much fun just sitting down talking what looked like for each of us during college, post college, and now - what do our friends look like? How did it shift?...
1hr 23m Jan 29, 2024
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S2 Ep13: Love Languages Aren't Enough w/ Relationship Therapist, Renee
What attachment style are you? Are you guilty of blaming your love languages for the reason you and your partner aren't at your best? Renee Segal joins the podcast to talk all things relationship therapy - and why love languages aren't the tool you should be turning to, to understand your partner. Do quality time vs. physical touch tell us enough? & a huge TAKEAWAY: The fight with your partner ...
1hr 28m Jan 22, 2024
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S2 Ep12: Alejandra: Happily Single & Self Improving
SINGLE GIRL ERA - but make it self improving. Two Hot Takes Alejandra is HERE! Let me just tell you.... This episode is already one of my favorites and I cannot wait for you to listen. In a world where it feels like everyone is dating & having babies - I wanted my single ladies to feel that they are seen & heard & DOING COMPLETELY FINE. How can I be happy when everyone around me is in a relati...
1hr 27m Jan 15, 2024
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S2 Ep11: MLB Human Performance Coach on Performing Under Stress & Mouth Breathers
Change how you wake up, how you intentionally breathe, & how you perform under stress with this episode. Harvey Martin, Head Human Performance Coach of the San Francisco Giants, joins well said podcast to discuss how we ALL can improve our performance under pressure by getting closer to NATURE - & why it isn’t taboo. From his story of professional sports, to couch surfing, to hitting rock butto...
1hr 4m Jan 08, 2024
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S2 Ep10: TWO HOT TAKES on Dating: Red Flags & Never Put Up with These 5 Things
Is This Relationship GOOD, not GREAT? Morgan from Two Hot Takes is BACKKK for the first episode of 2024!!!! We cracked into the ol' past dating life memories to help you NOT make the same mistakes we did. What 5 red flags did we miss that we now see super clearly? How did we know our boys were different? What 3 things should you ask yourself if you think he a GOOD guy, but it just doesn't feel...
1hr 34m Jan 03, 2024
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S2 Ep9: Improve your Diet, but Don't Diet w/ Dietitian, Lauren Hubert
We are focusing on the WRONG things when it comes to our diets - Fruit sugar vs. added sugar? DAILY calorie count vs. over a week? How do we sustainably eat for fat loss? What dirty secrets are hiding in our diet? How can we avoid ruining our progress over the weekend? Lauren Hubert, Registered Dietitian & The Sorority Nutritionist, joins well said in one of my favorite conversations to date - ...
1hr 8m Dec 26, 2023
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S2 Ep8: Story of Substance Use, Recovery, & Helping Others on Thier Journey
Trigger warning: Addiction & suicide are discussed in today’s episode. Please bee kind & mindful that this episode is for when YOU are ready for it. A face & voice of recovery - Andy Thomas, a friend of Syd’s + Jordan’s co-host of Member Guest Podcast, comes on the podcast to share his story and experiences with addiction & Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Andy shares intimate stories and details ...
1hr 18m Dec 18, 2023
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S2 Ep7: Habits: Setting, Making, & Keeping Them + Friend Dating Advice
I hope you think I am well said because TODAY is allllll about...... How habits are easy to break - but let me let you in on a little secret…. You don’t need to do them all AND you will break them. But why does it have to ruin what is in front of you?? IT DOESN’T! This week is about keeping habits, the most important habits to have, how to lose the guilt when you break a habit, how to get back...
1hr 22m Dec 11, 2023
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S2 Ep6: Changing your Perspective on Life w/ Mason Branstrator
What does it mean to live life with a whole new meaning starting at the age of 17? Mason Branstrator’s life changed forever one day when he was skiing, but he had 2 choices: to look at life with limits, or know he was limitless with opportunity to help other people. Today's episode is all about how to ditch self comparison, find new meaning & purpose in life, and how to choose perspective every...
59m Dec 04, 2023
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S2 Ep5: Fiancé Chat: How to Budget, Save & Talk Money with your S/o
SYD & JORDAN <3 THIS IS FOR MY MONEY ANXIOUS FRIENDS OUT THERE. Jordan jumps on to help Syd discuss the elephant in most people’s relationships… MONEY. Let’s stop pretending we don’t know our credit card debt and start facing it head first, by learning from what they’ve learned & the mistakes they have ALSO made. It’s only scary until you know how to budget, when to save, and when it’s GOOD or...
1hr 13m Nov 27, 2023
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S2 Ep4: Your People Pleasing is Making you the Bad Guy
86% of listeners said they were a people pleaser - and Syd admits she is a recovering one. Today's episode talks about all the reasons why we people please & what we REALLY mean to say. How do we stop people pleasing? Why do we care so much about the perception of others over what our values/morals/capacity is? From mother in laws to friends; coworkers to people we don't know - we've all been g...
41m Nov 20, 2023
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S2 Ep3: CALL SYD: Sister Advice on Dating, Apps, & Signs He's into You
SYD & SISTER TAY <3 ADVICE NEEDED? Text or call: 612-470-7569 Taylor is back on the mic this season for sister advice to our well said listeners. She keeps it candid on dating apps, signs he's into you, red flags to RUN from, the current dating apps scene & reasons to NOT lose hope. We react to advice needed in situationships, bad boyfriends, rebounds, & 'What is he thinking?' I can't wait f...
59m Nov 13, 2023
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S2 Ep2: Two Hot Takes: Engagements, Marriage Musts, & Taking the Next Step
Morgan from Two Hot Takes is BACK!!! Syd's fellow Minnesota born podcaster! MY FIRST GUEST OF SEASON 2! Since the two have entered a new stage of life, it only makes sense to chat about what is next and HOW IT HAPPENED. What is different now? How do you have the engagement conversation with your partner? How do you know if they are on the same page? Since Morgan & Syd love giving advice & reac...
1hr 8m Nov 06, 2023
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S2 Ep1: A New Era: Imposter Syndrome, Breaking Up & Finding Myself Again
WELCOME TO WELL SAID PODCAST (previously, Straight Candid Podcast). Candid Syd is back on the mic - oh how I have missed you all! Bear with me as I get used to solo recording for the first time in a LONGGGG time. Lucky for you, I won't be solo always & there are so many talented people I can't wait for you to hear from, but I wanted to give you a POV into what the last few months has looked li...
31m Oct 30, 2023
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S1 Ep138: A Straight Candid Farewell - Whats Next?
We think you should just listen to this one for all the context:) WE LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH.There has been so much love for 3 years - but this is not the end of what is next. Syd & Soph are continuing on, it's just going to look a little different. This podcast is not over - EPISODES WILL CONTINUE.** Soph is not done making content - SHE IS JUST GETTING STARTED.** We have grown & changed - val...
50m Oct 02, 2023
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S1 Ep137: Candid Hour w/ Sarah Schauer: Sensory Overload, Lesbian Bars, & Would You Rather
Get ready for a hilarious and candid episode with our guest, Sarah Schauer. From Vine sensation to YouTube personality and award-winning podcaster (The BBC Club), Sarah's journey is a rollercoaster of humor and monotone wit. In this episode, we delve into her upbringing, sobriety, sensory overload, all while capturing the essence of her signature sarcasm as a lesbian comedian. Join us as we w...
48m Aug 28, 2023
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S1 Ep136: Bad Roommates and Cancel Culture w/ Dom Roberts
DOM ROBERTS in the house! Here to talk all things bad roommates, backhanded complements, being yourself is NOT brave, and cancel culture. Dom was an absolute pleasure to have on the podcast in LA at the Two Hot Takes studio <3 Dom talks about her activist work and how she became a voice for those who didn't know how to have one. She talks about speaking up and saying something authentically, w...
1hr 9m Aug 21, 2023
1hr 9m
S1 Ep135: Being a Legal Baddie w/ Dellara
On this weeks episode, we sit down with lawyer turned content creator, Dellara Gorkian. Dellara is a true advocate for others and a representative of the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) community. Dellara's impactful voice recently echoed within the walls of Capitol Hill as she fearlessly addressed crucial issues. A LITERAL LEGAL BADDIE. During our candid convo we unravel the co...
1hr 7m Aug 14, 2023
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S1 Ep134: CTRL-ALT-DELETE: Birth Control, Closet Hoarding, & Not Knowing Your Body
Shedding the sh*t that doesn't fit, including birth control, clothes, and not understanding what our bodies are telling us. Time for a refresh & update on the gals - We've been busy & things have changed. Bodies, routine, emotions, hormones - some connected. Syd & Soph both dive into the journey off of birth control & how the Oura ring has helped them track & learn about their bodies. Syd share...
55m Aug 07, 2023
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S1 Ep133: A Girls Girl w/ Becca Moore: 5 Star Uber, Bad Dates, & Bikini Pics
On tiktok @BeccaMoore is a girls girl famously known for her amusing ratings (like rating her creepy dms), dating stories, and that one time an Uber driver may have actually saved her life. She has established a kind of brand of internet humor that taps into her own feminist perspectives to share her personal experiences with men on- and offline. We are here for it! This week on Straight Candi...
1hr 2m Jul 31, 2023
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S1 Ep132: SYD'S ENGAGED!! Love & Bad Proposals Still Count Right?
JORDAN POPPED THE QUESTION & our candid girl syd is officially engaged!!!!!! Syd spills all the tea - the signs that hinted, the texts, who was shady, the timeline, and how he asked her to get married! Syd here - "I just wanted to say how exciting it is to take you all along on the life journey's and milestones as we grow with this podcast. You guys are like our besties we tell everything to. ...
1hr 16m Jul 24, 2023
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S1 Ep131: College Candid Confessions: Post Grad Q&A, Drunk Stories, & How to Adult
THROWIN’ IT BACK to the good ol’ College days when Syd and Soph were slappin’ the bag, wearing slutty halloween costumes, and having their fair share of UV blue. This week we hear from y’all with some Drunk College CANDID confessions. The Candid Crew knows how to party and we’re here for it! Syd and Soph also give some wholesome candid advice on how to find a new sense of normal when your worl...
1hr 8m Jul 17, 2023
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S1 Ep130: We are Literally Screaming w/ Spencewuah
This week Straight Candid is joined by the scream machine, Spencewuah. Once a tiktok barista, relieving stress with a daily scream video, he now has a large tiktok presence, a successful podcast, and still… plenty of screams. Join along as Spencewuah humorously talks about moving to LA, getting his shit together, gay dysphoria, dating apps, and sex injuries. This is one you won’t want to miss ...
1hr 8m Jul 10, 2023
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S1 Ep129: LOVE, MONEY, PARTY - Dirty Talk Fails, Budgeting, & Am I Lame?
As Miley Cyrus once put it.... LOVE, MONEY, PARTY! And by love, money, party, we mean: dirty talk & confessions of a dirty talk struggler; money sh*t we wish we would've known earlier & how to budget; & how partying looks a WHOLE lot different where we are right now. Do you need to be good at dirty talk to spice things up? What spending habit changed the way we view $$ forever & set us up for ...
1hr 19m Jul 03, 2023
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S1 Ep128: DADDY ISSUES, Workplace Bullying, and Love Compatibility w/ Violet Benson
Syd and Soph are BACK with the queen of overcoming daddy issues herself - Violet Benson! Join these amazing women as they talk about Violet’s journey coming to the United States from Israel, and how she was inspired to create her epic platform, DADDY ISSUES. She shares about her upbringing and how we can all learn to love others as well as ourselves through the complexity of love languages. Li...
1hr 26m Jun 26, 2023
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S1 Ep127: Two Hot Takes: Candid Reddit Stories & How to Hustle
TWO HOT TAKES Morgan is HERE! Two worlds are colliding to bring you Reddit, candid podcast content. Morgan is the reason we were in LA - She is the reason we have found a new energy to Straight Candid love..... so PLEASE listen to hear us chat about hustling in LA, how she turned hustle to income, what you need to know as a podcaster, & how to think further than what is in front of you. We tal...
1hr 2m Jun 19, 2023
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S1 Ep126: Summer is for The Gays, The Girls, and Hummus Daddies
Join Sophie and Sydney in a fun-filled episode as they spill the TEA on their latest life updates, dive into their summer plans, and take a hilarious trip down MEMORY LANE. They tackle everything from TRENDY fashion finds to the unexpected challenges of body image and the art of "summer drinking". Listeners also write in their personal summer goals, fixing their digestion, finding a work/life ...
1hr 17m Jun 12, 2023
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S1 Ep125: HARRY JOWSEY: F*ck Boy to Spirituality, Break Ups, & What Actually Matters
HARRY JOWSEY joins Straight Candid from the Two Hot Takes studios in LA. Holy crap. Harry opens up about a side of him he recently discovered - no longer the f*ck boy energy post public breakup, the spiritual awakening he had with ayahuasca, & his newly found feminine energy he is harnessing. Harry opens about why he started reality TV & Too Hot to Handle - wanting to make people laugh because...
1hr 1m Jun 05, 2023
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S1 Ep124: HALP: I'm Fighting with My Partner and It's Not Just PMS
Join us as we explore the ABSURD and HILARIOUS conflicts that can arise in relationships. From trivial arguments about cookies and dishwashing techniques to the challenges of effective communication, we share PERSONAL anecdotes and offer practical advice for resolving conflicts in relationships. Discover strategies for expressing your needs, staying calm in the heat of the moment, and fostering...
1hr 8m May 29, 2023
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S1 Ep123: Dom Gabriel: Perfect Match, Crop Tops, & a Male POV
LA EPI #1 - DOM GABRIEL IS ON STRAIGHT CANDID! Dom was CANDID - immediately opening up about his time on Perfect Match, The Mole, and who he was/what he left behind prior to coming to fame with reality TV. Who was Dom before TV? What is the biggest challenge with all this attention? What happens next - Canada or LA? Oh & no more Aussies? LADIES: Dom answered ALL your write in's about your male...
1hr 8m May 22, 2023
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122: Mini: The LA Hustle & New Opportunities
THE LADIES MADE IT TO LA!!!! Holy crap they are buzzing with energy & creativity again - the city has set a fire under their a$ses to keep having candid conversations, creating, and thinking outside the box. They offer a sneak peak into what episodes are coming from their trip (11 recorded in 4 days) -who the big names are & the amazing conversations had from the Two Hot Takes studio in Los Ang...
17m May 15, 2023
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S1 Ep121: Acne, Anti-Aging, & Skincare Must's w/ Dermatologist, Dr. Tareen
From toxic clean beauty to 12-step routines, it's hard to know what REALLY works for our skin. That's where nationally acclaimed board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Tareen comes in. With years of experience in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, she's here this week to help separate FACT from FICTION. What should I be using on my skin in my 20s vs 30s vs 40s? Is gua sha a fad? How do I get ri...
1hr 14m May 08, 2023
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S1 Ep120: MALE PERSPECTIVE: Jordan, Pat, & Brad the Baddie
Ready to uncover the MALE dating perspective? Join us this week as we dive into the male psyche and uncover the number one thing guys look for in a female. Listeners asked your most pressing questions as Syd's boyfriend, Jordan and Soph's boyfriend, Pat answer them with HONESTY & HUMOR. You are also formally introduced to Straight Candid's secret persona we have now named, "Brad the Baddie." ...
1hr 15m May 01, 2023
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S1 Ep119: CONSENSUS: Dating Apps Suck & Closure is Everything
Ready to jump back into the dating game after a breakup? Don't swipe right just yet! The listeners had some STRONG opinions about online dating and the girls shared em' all. Ever wondered what men are thinking when they use the apps? The girls explore the signs that indicate you're ready to start a new relationship, how to get the closure you NEED, and why moving on is sometimes NECESSARY. Plu...
1hr 8m Apr 24, 2023
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S1 Ep118: POV: You Had an #AlmondMom & You're Learning to Love Your Body
In this week's episode, Syd and Soph delve into the phenomenon of #AlmondMoms - sharing listener stories, sharing their own experiences from life growing up, & talk about HOW we can avoid becoming them while being healthy... is it possible??? Listener #StraightCanid Moment this week involves a drunk moment we're all guilty of at some point in our lives - OOPSY. The girls tackle the complex re...
1hr 4m Apr 17, 2023
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S1 Ep117: Dating Q&A: Finding Love & Introducing Him to Your Vibrator
You asked, we answered. This weeks episode Syd & Soph respond to your relationship stories and confessions - all the things we're secretly wondering when we're single or dating. From initiating sex with your partner, reading the mixed signals, increasing your chances of finding love, dating introverts vs. extroverts, and being a hopeless romantic after only two dates with a guy. #StraightCandi...
1hr 11m Apr 10, 2023
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S1 Ep116: Syd's 26! 26 Things We've Learned In Our 20's
In honor of Syd’s 26th birthday, the girls keep it CANDID and share 26 things they wish they would have known before entering their 20s. From relationship drama, feeling alone, making adult friendships, and taking the risk in your career, Syd and Soph share their personal experiences that remind us that we’re all human trying to navigate our lives. We all question ourselves. Don’t let society ...
1hr 7m Apr 03, 2023
1hr 7m
S1 Ep115: Dr. Jolene Brighten - Hormones, Birth Control, & Is This Normal?
HAPPY MONDAY <3 Dr. Jolene Brighten joins the podcast this week to talk all things birth control and  hormonal imbalances. We've been waiting for this one!! Dr. Jolene Brighten NMD, is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal ...
1hr 25m Mar 27, 2023
1hr 25m
S1 Ep114: More Than A Body w/ Dr. Lindsay & Dr. Lexie
Do you ever catch yourself thinking about how your your body looks instead of just LIVING in your body? As Lindsay Kite, Ph.D. and Lexie Kite, Ph.D. would say, “we are in a society where we are not living our lives for us anymore, but we are living for how other people may perceive our lives.” Lindsay and Lexie are identical twins and leading experts in body image and the harmful effects of obj...
1hr 13m Mar 20, 2023
1hr 13m
S1 Ep113: Beauty. Body. Brains. Bucks - Society's Pressures to Have it ALL
The girls get's real about the pressures us ladies are feeling. How do you have it all? Is it realistic to strive for it or are we setting ourselves up for failure? There is so much to stay on top of in today's society - Beauty & makeup, having good style, being on trend...Having a good body, having kids by 30, staying in shape, & being a young, fun mom..Being smart & on top of all things - Kee...
57m Mar 13, 2023
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S1 Ep112: Friendship Icks! Signs They're Toxic & Making New Friends
Friends are allowed to make mistakes - at least, that's what you thought when your friend forgot your birthday. But then she flaked on you for second time that week, purposefully excluded you from the group chat, and made fun of you in front of mutual friends. Yo. This is not a friend and you deserve better. Syd and Soph chat all about their personal friendship icks, dealbreakers, breakups, an...
1hr 16m Mar 06, 2023
1hr 16m
S1 Ep111: OnlyStans, a Successful Open Relationship & The P**n Industry Truths w/ Candice
Candice, otherwise known as Eva Lovia, joins the pod today with CANDID topics that Syd & Soph have never touched on. Candice opens up about her past in the adult film industry, when she KNEW it was her destiny, how she continues OnlyStans as a mom of 2, & how Candice navigates being in an open relationship. Were you ever worried what people would think? Is every open relationship destined to f...
1hr 16m Feb 27, 2023
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