Cliterally Speaking the Podcast

Good Humans

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:07:02 GMT

On May 16, 2025, St. Louis was hit by an F3 tornado that left 4,500 households without shelter. It's been 7 months since the tornado hit, and still, so much is left to be done to get people back into their homes. Emily and Michelle welcome Ali Rand, the guiding force behind the St. Louis Street Angels, and one of her volunteers (and Michelle's son), Will Ratcliff. Ali was a stay-at-home mom of 5, living in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, MO, enjoying that beautiful Friday afternoon before the tornado hit St Louis, including her own home. She has started Street Angels, a grassroots volunteer movement born of devastation but motivated by a love for her adopted hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.

They talk about the effects of their continued efforts to rebuild, how to stay motivated in the face of adversity, the beautiful friendships made, and the stronger sense of community that is being created daily. They still need our help. The families and the neighborhoods still need our help. Do what you can, please share. Every little bit helps.

Jeio Prosecco graced their glasses.

Follow Ali on Instagram @alirand

Listen to her on another podcast about her efforts.

https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/house-of-lou/episode-22/

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Aging Honestly

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:07:08 GMT

Hi All! Emily and Michelle were enjoying a Saturday afternoon of wine tasting and catching up when, after one bottle of champagne, they were inspired to open another and record an episode. This is that episode!

They talk art. They talk about connection. They talk about the changes in their lives since the last episode. Emily shares how much the loss of her dear Iggy Pup impacted her and how she has worked through her grief and recreated her four-legged family, growing it to THREE!!! Michelle revealed a new project she has been working on, Girlfriend Medicine, which will premiere in March of 2026.

The delicious second bottle they are drinking is Champagne Godmé Sabine - Blanc de Blanc.

They talk about Emily's upcoming 'big birthday' and how much our perspectives change as we get older. They mourn the loss of Diane Keaton. They talk about reshaping feminism. They talk about how we have been conditioned to assign value to our lives and ourselves. They laugh about reaching the age when "no one wants you." They muse on how to increase the frequency of good sex over bad sex. They laugh and celebrate all that is wonderful about being together and how much they appreciate the opportunity to share with you, their dedicated listeners.

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Finding Joy Despite Chaos; Wine - Domaine Moutard Brut Blanc de Blancs

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Can you believe we're on Season 10?!?!

We have been feeling all the feelings with what has been going on in the world right now. We share our thoughts while enjoying a lovely bottle of Domaine Moutard Brut Blanc de Blancs. We talk about the challenges facing us as women, as businesspeople, as compassionate and empathetic members of society, and how we are trying to keep some hope in our lives. Our conversation is real and authentic as always. We're so glad to be back in front of the microphones because we need to be connected with each other as well as with you our listeners. We talk about celebrating the small wins in our lives as a form of self-care and hope you will do the same. Drop us a note, tell us how you're doing.

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Bonus: Orgasms - the Ins and Outs with Dr. Donna Marshaye White; Wine: Elocuente Cava

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:56:44 GMT

Re-releasing in honor of International Orgasm Day on July 31! (Originally published in 2021). Emily and Michelle are joined by Dr. Donna Marshaye-White. While drinking a delightful bottle of Elocuenta Cava Brut, their discussion runs the gamut from sex toys, multiple orgasms, authentic orgasms, faking it or not, Self-Love, Practice makes Perfect and Zodiac Sex Positions! This episode will definitely get you prepared for the International Orgasm Day! Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook: @cspeakpodcast Instagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcast Twitter: @cliterallyspea1 Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794 Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions. Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Bonus - Lipedema: The Disease they call FAT; Guest: Dr. Katherine Seo; Wine: Emmolo

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:10:54 GMT

June is Lipedema Awareness Month! So we thought we'd share this episode again - originally released in February 2020 - to do our part in raising awareness for this progressive fat disorder disease. Feel free to share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from learning about and knowing more about Lipedema: The Disease they call FAT!*********Michelle and Emily share a decadent bottle of Emmolo wine while learning about Lipedema with their guest Dr. Catherine Seo, founder of Lipedema Simplified.They learn the difference between Lipedema and Lymphedema (listen to Season 1, Episode 24 "The Beauty Queen with the Big Leg" to learn about Amy Rivera's battle with Lymphedema.) From www.Lipedema-Simplified.org: Lipedema is a relatively common fat disorder that is often mistaken for simple obesity. Its clinical diagnosis is an adipose tissue disorder or a lipid metabolism disorder. A typical lipedema patient is a woman who struggles with large hips and legs, usually out of proportion to the rest of her body. Lipedema also appears in the upper arms. One of the hallmarks of the disease is that lipedema fat is relatively unresponsive to diet and exercise. These measures may lead to weight loss in other areas, but the size of the hips and legs remains disproportionately large.Lipedema affects over 17 million women in the United States. However, 98% don't know, instead they think they're to blame. They discuss fat shaming, society's fat bias, and the medical community's ignorance of Lipedema. They discuss early signs (family history - genetic link), therapies (nutrition, movement, decongestive therapy, manual lymphatic drainage massage, compression pumps), prevention (nutrition, movement, lifestyle changes, awareness). Dr. Seo's organization, Lipedema-Simplified, focus on five factors needed to have a full life while managing Lipedema: physical, mental, psychological, emotional, and social.Dr. Seo's documentary called: "Lipedema - The Disease they call Fat" is available for free on Facebook or for purchase on Amazon.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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After the Break-up; Wine - Kirkland Signature Series Premier Cru Chablis

Wed, 01 May 2024 18:02:04 GMT

Michelle and Emily laugh their way through the aftermath of Michelle's relationship break-up. They share a bottle of Costco chablis (you must listen to hear their review, (no spoilers here) and explore the nuances of the on-again/off-again relationship, how it ended, how Michelle has processed its ending, and the way they both look for the bright side of life. As they say, sometimes the universe clears the unwanted debris from our lives and that's okay.

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Take a Sip with Meredith Barry - Wine Antonutti Pinot Nero

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:00:43 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome award-winning mixologist and Drink Masters reality TV show contestant Meredith Barry to the podcast. They learn about the amazing journey Meredith has been on, from starting at a country club her dad managed to competing in Netflix's TV series to owning her restaurants while sharing a delicious bottle of Pinot Nero from Antonutti. Meredith shares her insights on lessons learned and applied as she overcame various challenges within the industry. She's just getting started! To learn more about Meredith, visit her website https://www.meredithbarry.com

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Part Two - Riot Days: A Conversation with Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:00:25 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Maria Alyokhina (Masha) of Pussy Riot to the podcast. Pussy Riot was visiting St. Louis for a concert through a special arrangement with Barrett Barrera Projects. Listen to this intimate, informative, and powerful conversation with Masha as she tells the story of Pussy Riot, her time in the Russian penal colony, life after incarceration, and the challenges of speaking out and making art under a dictatorship. Masha remains hopeful for the world, taking inspiration from the suffragettes and feminist activists around the world.

"The world needs feminism"

"Art Can Change the World"

"Without the fight, it will all disappear..."

Masha Alyokhina

If you haven't listened to the episode right before this (Part One - Riot Days) where Michelle & Emily talk about the impact of meeting Pussy Riot and the subsequent conversations, we highly recommend that you do.

You can follow Pussy Riot on Instagram @pussyriot and YouTube @wearepussyriot

You can get Masha's book Riot Days on Amazon. Here's the description from Amazon.

"A Pussy Rioter’s riveting, hallucinatory account of her years in Russia’s criminal system and of finding power in the most powerless of situations

In February 2012, after smuggling an electric guitar into Moscow’s iconic central cathedral, Maria Alyokhina and other members of the radical collective Pussy Riot performed a provocative “Punk Prayer,” taking on the Orthodox Church and its support for Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian regime.

For this, they were charged with “organized hooliganism” and were tried while confined in a cage and guarded by Rottweilers. That trial and Alyokhina’s subsequent imprisonment became an international cause. For Alyokhina, her two-year sentence launched a bitter struggle against the Russian prison system and an iron-willed refusal to be deprived of her humanity. Teeming with protests and police, witnesses and cellmates, informers and interrogators, Riot Days gives voice to Alyokhina’s insistence on the right to say no, whether to a prison guard or to the president. Ultimately, this insistence delivers unprecedented victories for prisoners’ rights.

Evocative, wry, laser-sharp, and laconically funny, Alyokhina’s account is studded with song lyrics, legal transcripts, and excerpts from her jail diary―dispatches from a young woman who has faced tyranny and returned with the proof that against all odds even one person can force its retreat."

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Part One - Riot Days: Michelle and Emily's Reflections

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:45:59 GMT

Emily and Michelle share a bottle of Chateau Petit-Freylon - a delightful red Bordeaux while reflecting upon their experience meeting and talking with Pussy Riot. It was important to Michelle and Emily that they share their thoughts and feelings with you before you listen to the episode with Maria Alyokhina. They also want to hear from you. How have you been impacted? What are your takeaways? Feel free to share your thoughts and feelings - email cliterallyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com.

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Bonus Episode! Twas the Night Before Christmas

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:14:25 GMT

Originally released in December 2021 - we had such fun making it then, we wanted to share it again with y'all! New episodes coming in the new year!!!

Have some holiday fun with Michelle and Emily as they do a dramatic reading of the Christmas Classic - "Twas the Night Before Christmas" intermingled with holiday trivia and their own philosophical musings on this classic poem. You'll never look at Santa or mistletoe the same way again!!! Michelle and Emily wish all their listeners a wonderful holiday season and a joyous, prosperous, and peaceful new year! Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook: @cspeakpodcast Instagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcast Twitter: @cliterallyspea1 Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794 Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions. Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 8, Episode 115, "Me Too - 5 years later"; Guest: Laura Dwyer; Wine: Chateau de Corcelles Beaujolais Blanc

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:28:50 GMT

Recorded in early spring so please excuse the references to the time of the year.

Michelle and Emily welcome friend Laura Dwyer to the podcast. Laura had approached Emily about discussing the generational differences in the #MeToo movement. Over a lovely bottle of white wine - Chateau de Corcelles Beaujolais Blanc - the three of them do a deep dive into how much things have changed and how much things haven't changed.

Laura asked Emily and Michelle: What would you do differently if there were no men in the world?

They had very interesting responses. How would you answer that question? Let us know by emailing us at cliterallyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com or call us and leave a voicemail at 812-727-0794.

They also discussed and recommended reading the book "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de Becker.

Interested in the Emsella chair that Emily and Michelle reviewed at the start of the episode and you live in St. Louis, call Dr. Becky Lynn at https://evorawomen.com/ otherwise an internet search will reveal who near you has an Emsella chair!

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Season 8, Episode 114 "Toxic Friendships"; Guest: Nikki Jauer Reynolds; Wine: Il Borro

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:56 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome their good friend Nikki Jauer back to the podcast to discuss when friendships turn toxic or traumatic. They identify red flags in friendships and give practical advice on setting boundaries, verbalizing needs, and coping mechanisms when leaving friendships that have turned toxic and/or traumatic.

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Season 8, Episode 113 "Apparel has no Gender"; Guest: Jeff Bender; Wine: Tokaji Chateau Hellha

Tue, 16 May 2023 11:59:43 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome entrepreneur, author, and former wine shop owner Jeff Bender to the podcast. Jeff had been in hospitality and wine for several years before he switched careers creating gender neutral clothing for children as a response to his daughter's needs.

Jeff speaks openly about navigating society and how to protect his trans child in today's hyper-charged political environment.

They have a spirited discussion about the state of politics in the state of Missouri under its super-majority Republican rule for over 20 years.

Jeff talks about how his clothing line, the Lion and the Owl, was started. He wanted to be able to buy leggings for his trans child and it has blossomed from there. He wrote two books "Apparel has no Gender" and "Oh I Just Didn't Know. (11 thoughtful conversations for grandparents and grandchildren)."

They talk about how the fashion industry is shifting in sizing, clothing styles, and more to reflect gender fluidity in society. Jeff talks about their efforts in a new fashion category called "All Kids Plus".

Jeff closes out the discussion with this gem - "Shop for their personality and not their gender."

You can get connected with Jeff, his mission, and order his great books here - https://thelionandtheowl.com/

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Season 8, Episode 112, "But You'd Be a Great Mom!"; Guest: Hollie Brubaker; Wine: 2020 Chateau Puyanche

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:16 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome two-time Emmy award-winning news producer and filmmaker, Hollie Brubaker, to the podcast. After a brief discussion on what exactly is Lychee, they jump into a fascinating and engaging discussion about Hollie's short film, "But You'd Be a Great Mom!". Hollie shares her intimate, personal journey through fertility treatments to trying to become a foster parent, to accepting and embracing her life without children. They talk about how society perception of women as only being true, whole women when they have children.

They explore the pitfalls of medical science in infertility treatment and how people feel they HAVE to do it because it is available. Hollie shares a list of physical and emotional pains that people often experience during treatment and the pressure of it's all worth it because you have to do everything to have a baby.

They talk about the expectations society puts on women regarding having children and how scary it is to walk the path that differs from the expectations.

As Hollie says, "There is so much beauty in the world, that we get to be a part of in life and how dare we look at others and say I want that instead of looking at our own lives and relishing in what is beautiful about our lives."

They wrap the episode taking stock of what is beautiful in their lives. Send us an email of what you find beautiful in your life! cliterallyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com

You can find Hollie here - IG @holliewood801

Screening of the "But You'd Be a Great Mom" at the Ethical Society in St. Louis on August 6th, 2023.

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Season 8, Episode 111 "You're Never too Old for Great Sex"; Guest: Dr. Becky Lynn; Wine: Felciaio

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:35:05 GMT

Recorded in January, Michelle and Emily welcome Dr. Becky Lynn back to the podcast while sharing a bottle of Felciaio - (although it looks like it, it isn't "fellatio" in Italy) - a beautiful golden flowery white wine on the nose with warm summer fruits on the palate.

The discussion focuses on sex and the fact that you're never too old for great sex. Too many people think great sex is reserved only for the young. Dr. Becky Lynn debunks that myth and more in a humorous, non-judgmental, and approachable way. One of the many reasons we love having her on the podcast. Some highlights include: Vaginal Estrogen cream and supplementation, bladder health, medical biases and shaming, post menopausal sexual changes, the Emsella Chair, ways to exercise the vagina without requiring sexual penetration and so much more

Dr. Becky Lynn's medical practice is a boutique healthcare practice in St. Louis, Evora Women’s Health brings medical, wellness, and self-care experts together in one supportive space. https://evorawomen.com/

Great resources for your sexual journey no matter your age!

https://www.isswsh.org/

https://menopause.org/

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Season 8, Episode 110; "Life-Altering Moments"; Guest: Theresa Carrington CEO of Ten by Three; Wine: Soir de Paris

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:53:34 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome Theresa Carrington, CEO of Ten by Three® - https://www.tenbythree.org/ - a not for profit organization reducing poverty in developing countries by using their unique Prosperity Wages® model to pay for artisan products. This exclusive patent pending financial model creates a cycle of entrepreneur driven growth resulting in permanent financial independence for the artisan.

Over a lovely bottle of Soir de Paris Emily and Michelle learn about Theresa's 20-year journey from leaving a very successful and lucrative career as an investigative journalist (she has over 10 Emmys!) to helping more than 8,000 artisan women in Africa graduate out of extreme poverty and start over 42,000 businesses. They talk about Conscious Capitalism, prosperity wages, the basket mafia, and supporting entrepreneurship around the world.

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Season 8, Episode 109, "Being the Raw-thentic Me"; Guest: Deanna Danger; Wine: Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:36:32 GMT

Raw-thentic with Deanna Danger

Michelle and Emily welcome Deanna Danger - The Artistic Mystic Formerly known as Danger - to the podcast. They share a wonderful bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Clos Henri Vineyard while discussing mindfulness, meditation, burlesque, empowerment, body positivity, how trauma informs our interactions in the world, patience, activism, divine rage, letting go, and agency. Deanna shares what it means to be an “Art Witch”. The discussion continues about choices, accepting mistakes, moving forward, and offering yourself grace.

You can find out more about Deanna by visiting their website - https://www.deannadanger.com/ They offer weekly mindfulness sessions online and in-person.

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Season 7, #108 "WTF have we been up to???"; Wine: Chateau Guillot

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:38:11 GMT

It's a joy to be back in the studio after a several months-long hiatus. Listen to what we've been up to as we share another delightful bottle of wine Chateau Guillot 2015 (a Craig Baker selection from our friends at the Wine Merchant). We call it "Sweater Weather Wine". We talk about endings and beginnings. We talk about making fresh starts and crafting our lives to match what we hold in our hearts. We talk about loss (have some tissues handy) and love and hope.

We're so glad to be back having in-depth intimate conversations helped along with our fantastic bottles of wine.

We wish all our American listeners a happy Thanksgiving!

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Season 7 Special Announcement

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:26:48 GMT

Special Announcement - We are back in the studio recording episodes and drinking great wine! Look for a full episode in November and more to come in December!

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Season 7, #107 "Pillow Talk"; Guest: Dr. Donna Marshaye-White; Wine: Phantom & Amigo Perro

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:46:29 GMT

Join Emily and Michelle as they welcome Dr. Donna Marshaye-White back to the podcast. Listen, learn, and laugh along as they drink two bottles of wine! They enjoy a delicious red blend from California called Phantom and a Chilean Red made from the Carmenere grape called Amigo Perro.They discuss the many facets of pillow talk. What makes for good pillow talk? Are there different types depending on the stage of intimacy or who your partner is? They give examples of good and bad pillow talk. They also blame John Hughes movies for setting them up for unrealistic expectations regarding relationships. One of them is still waiting for their Jake Ryan to show up outside the church. Can you guess who?Their conversation winds through to the topics of dating in your 40s and 50s and they ask the lifelong question "is it worth getting dressed up when I could just stay home to Netflix and chill?"Another fun, captivating episode you'll be sure to enjoy!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our YouTube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 7, #106 "The Mensi Project"; Guest: Christy Ferguson

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:40:04 GMT

Michelle welcomes Christy Ferguson, professor at and founder of The Mensi Project at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville to the podcast. It's an episode dedicated to Periods (and not the punctuation ones)! They talk about how Christy's grassroots project at SIU-E served as a catalyst for the state of Illinois making it a requirement that all public universities provide menstrual products in all bathrooms on campus. They talk about period poverty, period education, period access, period mis-information and more!If you want to get more involved in Christy's effort you can email her at chrferg@siue.edu or drop by their facebook page The Mensi Project. If you are inspired to start something like this in your own community, please share with us how it's going and what you're doing.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 7 # 105 "Life Updates!" with Emily and Michelle; Wine: Cap Royal

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:08:15 GMT

Michelle and Emily take some time from their busy lives to catch up on what has been happening for the both of them. Emily shares some exciting news regarding her fashion ventures and initiatives and Michelle gives an update on the latest developments in her home invasion and burglary case.And so much more!You can follow Emily's adventures on instagram @emilytristalane and @insprny and @starsdesigngroup.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 7, #104 A Conversation about Grief; Guest: Shelley Craig; Wine: Pouilly-Fuisse

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:19:39 GMT

Michelle welcomes Shelley Craig, Program Director for Faith and Grief Ministries in Dallas Texas to the podcast for an intimate and insightful conversation about grief. In this episode, you will learn about the different types of grief, the stages of grief, how to be a good friend or loved one to a grieving person, and how to cut yourself some slack as you grieve. They talk about Compassionate Curiosity and making space in our hearts and our physical world for the grieving and to grieve. As Shelley says in the episode, "We don't grieve what we don't love."This episode is dedicated to our friends and loved ones who are experiencing loss and grief. We see you; we love you; we're here for you. For more info on Faith and Grief Ministries visit www.faithandgrief.orgThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook: @cspeakpodcast Instagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcast Twitter: @cliterallyspea1 Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794 Watch our YouTube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.  Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 7, #103 The Burden of Shame; Guest: Dr. Linda Weiner; Wine: Beaujolais Nouveau

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 16:16:34 GMT

Join Emily and Michelle as they discuss the emotion Shame and all its effects on a person. They record this episode at the home of Dr. Linda Weiner and sip on a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau that gets high marks.Everyone has battled or battles with shame of some sort. Learn how to release yourself from the crippling effects shame (long-held and new shame) can wreak upon your emotional, physical, and spiritual self.As always, Michelle and Emily along with their guests share their own experiences. Trigger Warning: Although not in graphic detail, the conversation deals some with the after effects of sexual assault. For those needing help - https://www.rainn.org/ - or 800-656-HOPE.To reach Dr. Linda Weiner - https://www.sextherapiststlouis.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Bonus! Gratitude 2021

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:43:48 GMT

It's Thanksgiving in the U.S. and before Michelle and Emily get caught up in the preparations of the day, they want to spend some time sharing with you what they are especially grateful for this year. They wish everyone no matter where they are in the world a wonderful day filled with love and gratitude for the many blessings in their lives.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Support us on Patreon - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Seasons 7, #102 "Understanding Pronouns"; Guests: Megan Ratcliff & Julie George; Wine: Pillars

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 23:02:03 GMT

Michelle welcomes friends of the podcast - Megan and Julie - to the show while Emily is working long, long hours launching new fashion lines in NYC.In the spirit of Halloween, the three share their all-time favorite Halloween/scary movies and make recommendations for movies that may be new to you!The heart of the conversation is a deep dive into the use of pronouns, what do they mean, and how should they be used. They discuss gender and sexuality. What is binary? Non-binary? Cis? Trans? And how to make sense of it all. Here's a great resource for more information: https://www.parents.com/kids/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-gender/Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our YouTube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 7, #101 Convo with Culinary Queen Sam Nawrocki; Wine: Annabella

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:45:56 GMT

Emily and Michelle talk with one of Nashville’s premiere chefs, Sam Nawrocki of The 404 Kitchen, about the changes in the restaurant industry has been forced to make due to the pandemic. They talk about the inequities between men and women in the industry; the difficulties in getting workers to come back to the industry; the supply chain challenges and continued rising prices of not only labor but the commodities and food. They discuss the creative ways restaurants have had to employ to remain viable.This is an episode you won't want to miss!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook: @cspeakpodcast Instagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcast Twitter: @cliterallyspea1 Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794 Watch our YouTube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions. Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - bit.ly/32uOnVT

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It's our 100th Episode!! Wine: CH

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 23:48:05 GMT

Michelle and Emily celebrate their 100th episode! They've moved studios, popped open a bottle of CH Chardonnay and talk about what the heck has been going on these last few months! There's been A LOT of transitions and changes these two have been through. They discuss the excitement and challenges they are experiencing in their new living situations and some of the fun times they've had and are looking forward to. This episode is special for a number of reasons but especially because of the warm congratulations wishes that some of their listeners sent in.This is an episode you won't want to miss!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our YouTube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Bonus: Orgasm Diaries - BSide Conversation with Dave

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:00:11 GMT

Brand New Episode! As part of preparing for International Orgasm Day on July 31st, Michelle and Emily wanted to get a male perspective on orgasms. Michelle reached out to a friend of hers and they dug deep on the male brain before and after orgasms, on relationships, on first times, on communication, on sexual education and much more.If you've ever wondered what goes on in the male brain this episode is for you!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Bonus: LGBTQIA Voices - Kinky Jesus with Liz VanWinkle

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:01:23 GMT

Originally released in September 2019* We're re-releasing this episode with Liz VanWinkle in honor of Pride Month. We're highlighting the voices and stories of our LGBTQIA+ guests whom we've had the privilege and light to get to know and to call our friends.*****Michelle & Emily welcome Liz VanWinkle, creator of Venus & Furs, to the podcast. They share a delicious bottle of Constant Disruption while talking about BDSM, the kink scene in St. Louis, what it means to be tokenized/fetishized, and the need for safe spaces for women to engage in play. Many terms associated with BDSM are defined, explained, and debunked. They talk about Sex Positivity, how to establish boundaries, sex slaves, golden showers, and sex positive dungeons. Liz offers suggestions on where someone who's interested could start exploring the kink world and what red flags to look for. This episode will definitely push your boundaries and make you laugh out loud at the same time.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Bonus: LGBTQIA Voices - The Queen of Burlesque with Lola Van Ella

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:58:23 GMT

Originally released in January 2019*We're re-releasing this wonderful episode with Lola Van Ella in honor of Pride Month. We're highlighting the voices and stories of our LGBTQIA+ guests whom we've had the privilege and delight to get to know and call our friends.*********Join Emily and Michelle for a wonderful intimate conversation with the Queen of Burlesque, Lola Van Ella. They share a bottle of Via Del Cua while talking about Lola's beginnings from her childhood fascination with corsets and fishnets to her first burlesque gig. They discuss her importance in growing the burlesque community in St. Louis and how her relocation to New Orleans as part of her artistic growth. They talk about women's empowerment, agency, being shameless in who you are, and how vulnerability is a person's greatest strength.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Bonus: LGBTQIA Voices - Being Me Makes Me Happy with Ruby Topping

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 15:50:53 GMT

*Originally released in November 2019*We're re-releasing this wonderful episode with Ruby Topping in honor of Pride Month. We're highlighting the voices and stories of our LGBTQIA+ guests whom we've had the privilege and delight to get to know and call our friends. ****In honor of Transgender Awareness week Michelle and Emily share a bottle of Birichino by Malvasia Bianca with their special guest, Ruby Topping. Ruby is a remarkable transwoman who shares her pre-op transition story: the excitement, the pain, the questions, the acceptance, and the joy. Ruby's authenticity, honesty, and vulnerability allow Michelle and Emily to ask those questions you might have been curious about, too. The conversation weaves from explaining the differences between gender identity and sexual orientation to the incredible changes her body has undergone from the hormone treatment and the consideration of gender reassignment surgery. As Ruby eloquently stated, "being me, makes me happy,” she is a remarkable person that you will love as much as we do.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 6, #99 "The BS of Better"; Guest: Brigitte Ranae; Wine: Gruet Blanc de Noirs

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:00:36 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Brigitte Ranae - Professional Coach, Corporate Trainer, Course Creator, and Author of "The BS of Better and other Limiting Language" - to the podcast.Brigitte shares her perspective about how our society's constant need for self-improvement adds pressure to our lives. BS of Better program helps participants identify what some of limiting language there, where it comes from, and alternatives in language to use.The conversation goes deep into authenticity, perspective, and experiences and how those can shape our language. They discuss the challenges that comes when limiting language is the prevailing language used in conversations in our minds and with others.Brigitte's new book "The BS of Better and other Limiting Language" can be found here - https://brigitteranae.com/product/the-bs-of-better/From Brigitte's website: "Society is inundated with a need for self-improvement which leaves us feeling a constant burden to be better. Through years of research, Brigitte Ranae has identified pressure-induced mindsets, limiting language, and unhealthy behavioral patterns that keep us stressed.The BS of Better will walk you through exercises to end debilitating and destructive patterns that increase stress and leave you unsatisfied. You will learn to reduce life’s pressures by defining better and by processing thoughts, words, and behaviors that do not align with and promote your unique and authentic self."Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our YouTube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Bonus Episode - March 2021 Time of the Month Live Show

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:55:03 GMT

For the March 2021 Time of the Month Live Show to celebrate Women's History Month, Michelle and Emily talk about several women who have been inspirations or they felt have been extremely influential. They know their list is by no means exhaustive but they are excited to share the stories with you.They share a delightful Brut Cava called The Diver from one of Emily's favorite neighborhood shops to frequent during her marathon walking sessions. Who doesn't agree with some bubbly to end a Saturday 10k?After discussing the famous women, Emily and Michelle talk about Online Romance Scams. Michelle was particularly inspired after watching the docuseries, Love Fraud, on Showtime. They have some special warnings for their midwest listeners! They talk about the red flags of online relationships which could indicate this person is scamming you. They also share a few "Tinder" experiences.In addition, their 100th episode is just around the corner. They are asking for you their listeners to send in emails, audio messages, video messages, social media posts about anything you have liked over the past 99 episodes so they can include your messages in the show.You can contact them via the links below.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 6, #98 "Til Death Do Us Part"; Wine: Cote De Beaune

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:00:39 GMT

Michelle and Emily explore all aspects of marriage and relationships. They do a deep dive into different elements that make relationships. They discuss how marriage has evolved over the years from simply a survival tool to a relationship where we want to grow into our best person.They talk about whether marriage expectations help or hinder us. Does society's depiction of marriage interfere with our own relationship desires? They talk about how to withhold judgment of other's relationships based on our own perception of what "it should look like."Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our YouTube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 6, #97 "Orgasms and Mental Health;" Guest: Dr. Becky Lynn; Wine: Chateau Juvenal

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:00:38 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Dr. Becky Lynn back to the podcast and as usual dive right in to a fascinating conversation about how Covid and isolation has affected our physical and mental health. Dr. Becky shares the effects she has seen on the patients in her practice and the advice she gives them to cope.One suggestion to combat the isolation is to call your friends on the phone to actually have a live conversation with someone can help both parties deal with the isolation. Don't make texting your only form of human contact.Another activity Dr Becky recommends is yoga. She also shares that the deep yoga breaths prevent the pelvic floor from contracting and if you suffer from painful sex, this practice can help alleviate the pain.We also learn that the brain is the biggest sex organ and you can give yourself an orgasm from breathing and focusing.We have a conversation about how people are 'dating' or finding new partners during this pandemic.The conversation diverges into a philosophical conversation about the long-term impacts of the pandemic on the individual and societal level and how we don't really know how it will manifest.They wrap up the episode talking about changing sleep patterns as you age, good sleep practices, and ways to relax your body enough to fall asleep easily. And one final piece of advice from Dr. Becky - orgasms are good for your mental health. Pandemic or not!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 6, #96 "My Un-Embarrassable Life" Guest: Britt Tate; Wine: Pinot Project

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:00:22 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome Britt Tate - artist, teacher, activist, and mother - to the podcast. Britt was featured in December 2020 on the Humans of St. Louis Facebook page.(Note: Emily's uncle has been released from the hospital.)The conversation begins with a deep discussion on teaching art, challenges of disadvantaged schools, online and virtual learning, and Britt's Master's of Fine Art project of "Plus-Size Barbie" experience.They talk about how her art transformed after becoming a mother and her experience/journey with IVF.They end the episode talking about the SoundGarden/MakerSpace Britt created for the school on an abandoned lot across the street from it with opportunities for you to get involved as well.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 6, #95 "Money and Politics"; Guest: Kathy Schweitzer; Wine: Bordeaux Supérieur

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:32 GMT

Michelle and Emily are joined on the podcast by friend Kathy Schweitzer. Michelle and Emily sip on a 2015 Chateau Bruni Bordeaux Superieure while Kathy sipped on her 2021 Corona. They learn why Kathy doesn't drink wine anymore - *hint, high school.Michelle asks Kathy to share her experience running for office and things people should think about if they are interested in getting involved. Fundraise! Talk to people! See the commonalities! They talk about local issues and learn that Emily pays for a street lamp on her electric bill!The conversation shifts to a lively discussion about Credit Unions and the creation of one to serve the economically-disadvantaged and traditionally "unbanked" and "underbanked" populations. They talk about how being poor costs money.The episode wraps up with a passionate discussion about not pumping your own gas, customer service, and artificial intelligence replacing our jobs. Michelle and Emily have competing views on self-checkout at grocery stores.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 6, #94 "Living in Malawi, Africa"; Guest: Cassie Morgan; Wine: Castell de Sant Pau

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:00:38 GMT

Welcome to Season 6! Emily and Michelle are joined by Cassie Morgan, a fellow St. Louisan living in Malawi. Cassie is an epidemiologist from St. Louis whose been living in Africa for the last four years. She shares her journey from the St. Louis Public Schools to working on HIV & AIDS prevention in Africa.They learn about life in Malawi, the COVID situation there, what was it like to go to Africa and live there as a Person of Color; the lifestyle and how it differs from the American 'way of life.'Cassie talks about her work on HIV and AIDS prevention & the different initiatives and challenges. They discuss why condoms are so expensive. A pack of two can cost $3USD when people live on $1USD/day.Cassie talks about her experience of teaching English for a time in Rwanda and what we can learn from that country. They discuss the challenges to be gay in Malawi and the obstacles women face just because they are women.They wrap the conversation discussing Cassie's future plans and do they include any possibility of returning to the States to live.*This episode was recorded in late November 2020.*Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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BONUS - Conversation with a COVID Survivor; Guest: Jennifer Andrews

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:00:30 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome friend Jennifer Andrews to the podcast. Jennifer joins via Zoom and shares her first-hand account of her experience with COVID which put her in the hospital on oxygen and dealing with the long-term physical, emotional, and social effects.https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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BONUS - The B-side with Bob Baker; Wine: Julienas by Laurent Perrachon

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:45:58 GMT

Another Bonus replay while we're preparing Season 6! *Originally released December 20, 2019*Before Bob Baker became a YouTube sensation and mindfulness guru, we sat down with him for the very first B-Side conversation for the podcast. We hope you enjoy revisiting this conversation with one of our favorite people.***Michelle, Emily and Bob share a delightful Julienas from Laurent Perrachon while discussing Transiberian Orchestra (Emily played cello on their recent concerts in Kansas and Missouri) and Dublin (Michelle's next European trip.)They talk about the magic of Christmas and the little things their parents did to make it special even when they didn't have a lot of money to spend. Bob shares what it was like growing up as an only child of a single mom and the sacrifices she made for them both. Bob talks about how the arts helped keep him occupied from elementary school and on to the present day.They talk improv and share how they met and became friends. They talk about Bob's various ventures from starting the paper "Spotlight Magazine" to reaching 100,000+ subscribers on his YouTube channel. They have a lively and insightful discussion on the difference between men and women when it comes to creating and growing businesses, especially arts-related businesses.Bob Baker has been an avid supporter of Cliterally Speaking the Podcast from the very beginning and is thrilled to be the first conversation on the B-side.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Bonus - "Flipping the Script"; Guest: Francesa Passanise; Wine: La Madrid

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:14:39 GMT

We're revisiting and re-releasing some of our favorite conversations while working on Season 6. This wonderful conversation was originally released on July 26, 2019. Well worth listening again. Cheers!****Michelle and Emily welcome Francesca Passanise to the podcast. they share a delightful Argetinian Cabernet Franc, La Madrid. They have an enlightening conversation as they cover so many topics.Francesca shares her reactions to and perceptions of Puerto Rico after a recent visit there. They talk about Francesca's husband's style of art and when asked about her own artistic style, Francesca reveals she is a writer. She talks about being discouraged from pursuing writing as her career because she was always told she needed to do something that would support her. She chose to study business and marketing and has managed to marry her love of writing with her passion for effecting change in our world. She embraces her 'hopey-changey' part of her personality.The conversation flows naturally into a discussion about leadership differences between men and women, how women have a tendency to undervalue ourselves and our work, and equity vs equality.Francesca talks about her personal efforts to expand the cultural literacy in her children's school by reading to her daughters' class during story time during Black History Month and Women's History Month. She's been doing it for four years. She shares several books that everyone should read. Links to them are on our website http://cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com/season-2-43-flipping-the-script/Let's Talk About Race by Julius Lester (a St. Louisan)Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Vol 1 & 2 by Francesca Cavallo & Elena FavilliOne Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia.They talk about how we hide behind the idea that we are a "polite society" and this irrational fear of making strife isn't helping our country with having open and honest discussions.Francesca shared an incredibly touching story about one afternoon during their reading of One Crazy Summer when a student asked if the book somehow would show them how or give them advice on what to do when you can tell someone is judging you. This leads to a rich discussion on privilege and removing the 'otherness' we apply to people.Francesca recommends working with St. Louis organization, WeStories, to develop tools to help create change in our community. She points to two artists who are creating particularly powerful pieces about racism and "other"ing that we should be watching: Myloan Dinh & Myra Eastman.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 5, #93 "Creating Connections" Guest: Jill Farmer

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:59:59 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome back to the podcast their friend, journalist, and life coach, Jill Farmer.They have an in-depth conversation on coping strategies for adjusting to new work dynamics due to COVID. Have you heard about contaminated time? Have you experienced a turbo boost of exhaustion and wonder why? They talk about setting boundaries, changing paradigms within workplaces, changing expectations for our lives. They talk about the different generational approaches to work/life balance.They talk about productivity versus busy-ness. Jill shares three mindset shifts to help manage the emotional and physical rollercoaster of these COVID times.1) Acknowledge your feelings & Learn to process your emotions;2) Accept what is in your control and what is not in your control; 3) Reframe perspectives to bring more meaningful outcomes.Jill talks about how we can spend days spinning ourselves into an elevated state of anxiety. She says to ask yourself "Is my future self going to be happy with how I'm reacting right now?" and to ask yourself "Is this thought helpful?"The conversation wraps with a great discussion on how to build connections, how to have civil but honest conversations with those in your relationship circles who have differing views.For more information and to connect with Jill visit her website: www.JillFarmer.comWe'll be back with Season 6 in January 2021!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, #92 "Election Hangover" Wine: Saldo

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:00:37 GMT

Emily and Michelle celebrate the results of the presidential election and the emotional and physical after effects while sharing a bottle of Saldo.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Bonus! October 2020 Time of the Month Live Show

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 23:54:29 GMT

Another bonus episode as Michelle gets over her cold. Here is the recording from their October 2020 Time of the Month show where they talk about spooky stories - supernatural and in real life. Learn who is dealing with a stalker and who lived in a house where the magnets would fly off the refrigerator and butcher knives would stand up on the point unassisted.Another great Time of the Month show! You can join them every month on the last Wednesday (except for November 2020, it will be Nov 18, 2020) from 8-9 pm Central on Facebook Live. They love interacting with the viewers and listeners.Don't forget to VOTE!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, Bonus! "Emily's Forty-wine Birthday*" Wine: 3 Celliers Chateauneuf du Pape

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:00:26 GMT

*Originally released Nov 16, 2018*Unfortunately, this week Michelle came down with a cold. Don’t worry, Just a regular cold, not COVID, thankfully. In addition their guest wasn’t feeling well. So, out of an abundance of caution, they rescheduled and decided to focus on getting healthy and forgo recording a new episode this week.However, Emily’s birthday is October 24th. And they wanted to celebrate it on an episode, but with 2 of the 3 people being sick, they couldn't. So, instead, they're re-releasing Emily’s birthday episode from 2018! (I guess this means Emily is also now two years younger!) There’s no pandemic talk, great wine; they laugh and get serious. They celebrate the podcast and you their listeners. It feels as if it’s from another dimension. Hopefully, it’s a welcome break and a warm memory for you, too.They'd love to have your help in celebrating Emily’s birthday, Feel free to post a note on the Facebook page or instagram. Send her an email at cliterallyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com or send her a birthday voicemail at 812-727-0794. She’ll love hearing from you!A reminder that their October Time of the Month show is on Wednesday October 28 live on Facebook from 8-9 pm central time. Hope you can join them!And one final note before the episode begins…As everyone knows we’re in the homestretch leading up to the November 3rd presidential election. Please vote. Make your plan to vote. If you can, vote early or vote absentee. It’s so important to have your voice heard. Vote like our lives depend on it.Thank you for your friendship and for listening.Originally released on November 16, 2018We celebrate Emily’s "??" Birthday while splurging on 3 Cellier, Chateauneuf du Pape. After cheerful celebrations, Michelle and Emily have an honest conversation about the gray areas of consent. They invite their audio engineer, Sam Maul, to join the conversation and share his perspective about 'consent' and what it means to his generation of men. Emily and Michelle invite their listeners to participate in the discussion by first listening to Radio Lab's podcast three related episodes called "in the No" and then calling the listener comment line - 812-727-0794 or emailing cliterallyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com with their reactions for discussion in a future episode.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, #91 "Law of ART-traction"; Guest: Karen Ann Jones; Wine: 2012 Balverne

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 16:05:54 GMT

Michelle & Emily welcome artist Karen Ann Jones to the podcast. They crack open two bottles of a 2012 Balverne Cabernet from Chalk Hill which explains why this is one of their longer episodes. There was so much to talk about one bottle wasn't enough. Sound familiar? From KarenAnnJones.com:"Karen Ann Jones is a painter and clothing designer. She and her husband have a five story warehouse in downtown St. Louis, Missouri in the USA where they live with their little dog Gisele. Her painting studio, gallery and design company are all their building making her love where she lives. She is an oil painter, painting mostly figurative works and commissioned portraits. Through her art she empowers people to celebrate their uniqueness to feel strong and beautiful. She has also designed a clothing line featuring her artwork that she sells online and in different boutiques nation wide.My goal in my work is to express my optimistic, happy, in love with life, quirky, deep, intimate and passionate perspective of life.I choose my painting by recreating a visual of the feelings I am having at that moment. I get to spend personal time with that passionate feeling that I long to experience. This is probably why I don’t paint a painting in one day. I want to linger in that relationship."The conversation "wines" its way through a myriad of topics: how Karen views her calling to paint as being a "Life Cheerleader" even during these COVID times; how it's affecting her desire to create and what she's drawn to painting; to how the law of attraction works; to a fun conversation about orgasms and how if everyone in the world had more orgasms it would put more positive energy out into the universe and the world would be happier!! (Finally, homework you'll LOVE!)Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, #90 "We're TWO!!!!"; Wine: Mirabelle Brut

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:28:32 GMT

Emily and Michelle are celebrating! Cliterally Speaking the Podcast is TWO years old! They have a "sparkling" conversation that "wines" its way through reflections on the past two years to their hopes and dreams for the future.They discuss American exceptionalism, the American Dream, and how the world views the United States. They take a deep dive into the concept of empathy and why all humans should be treated with dignity.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights#/media/File:The_universal_declaration_of_human_rights_10_December_1948.jpgThey talk about the episode IN PRAISE OF SHAME from MADNESS: THE PODCAST and soooo much more!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, #89 Touchy Topics Tuesday; Guests: Tiffany Robertson, Laurie Shannon, Elizabeth Joseph

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 17:18:27 GMT

Michelle and Emily are joined by three members of Touchy Topics Tuesday: Tiffany Robertson (founder), Laurie Shannon, and Elizabeth Joseph.This episode's recording was a little different with Emily in the studio and Michelle and guests "zooming" in. Michelle's son had been diagnosed with COVID and they were following the CDC guidelines. (He's fine now, thankfully.)Michelle was drinking Inopia, a delightful Cotes du Rhone. And Emily drank a white burgundy, Macon-Villages Chenin Blanc. Can they finish the bottles on their own??Tiffany shares how she created the organization Touchy Topics Tuesday in response to her teenage daughter's depth of despair and her questions regarding the lack of justice after the grand jury did not indict the officer to the shooting of Michael Brown in 2014.From Touchy Topics Tuesday website https://www.touchytopicstuesday.com "Touchy Topics Tuesday™ is an ongoing cross racialintentional integration model that serves as an “implicitbias bootcamp” for those seeking to respond to racismby exploring and confronting their biases towardsindividuals with different lived experiences andcultivate relationships."Emily and Michelle along with Tiffany, Laurie, and Elizabeth have an intimate, frank conversation about racial biases, ignorance, uncomfortable spaces, how you play into other people's experiences and your responsibility with that.They talk personal responsibility, institutional responsibility, cultural responsibility and how to personally grow and use that growth to make change institutionally and culturally.To donate to TTT to keep these conversations going and to bring about change, visit http://www.PayPal.Me/TouchyTopicsTuesday or Cash App $Mrsteerobto learn more about TTT visit https://www.touchytopicstuesday.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, #88 Love Begets Love; Guest: Frankie Ruprecht; Wine: Magna Dolcetto D'Alba

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:14:29 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome Frankie Ruprecht to the show. While Emily and Michelle share a bottle of Dolcetto D'Alba while Frankie sips on a Rye Bourbon from Switchgrass Spirits.They have a beautiful conversation about cultural expectations, corporate life, how does the pie grow, loss and love. Frankie shares her personal story of becoming a widow at a young age. This lead to a deep conversation about grief, grieving, expectations, and how we hold on to ideas of what life is supposed to be like. Frankie reminds us that human life is extremely fragile and that fragility is even more magnified in these COVID times.Frankie shares tips on how people can eliminate societal expectations of how someone who is grieving should feel and behave.She shares how wonderful it is to talk about the loved one who has passed and to hold that space open for the grieving person. We wish we could've met her husband, Armen, to have been blessed to experience the love he shared with the world.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, #87 100 Years of Women's Suffrage; Guest: Katie Moon; Wine: La Petite Lune

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 19:28:30 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome Katie Moon to the podcast. Katie is the Exhibits Manager at the Missouri History Museum and the curator of the Beyond the Ballot exhibit at the museum. After Michelle and Emily visited the exhibit, they knew they had to have Katie on the podcast. In addition, Katie is the author of the upcoming book "Groundbreakers, Rule Breakers, and Rebels" to be released in November 2020.They share a 2016 bottle of La Petite Lune from Domaine de Chevalier. While sipping and trying to describe the panties, they realize they don't know enough about Star Wars to talk about it on the podcast.They have a great conversation about the history of Women's suffrage, how the exhibit came about, women's history in St. Louis, and women's history in general. They answer the questions about whether or not to celebrate or commemorate the anniversary of women's suffrage? Katie shares some of the surprising facts she learned about St. Louis Women's history while pulling the exhibit together. For instance, how the Louisiana Purchase negatively impacted the economic, legal, and social status of women in St. Louis. The conversation flows from discussing how Katie selected the artifacts on display to the importance of inclusivity in the women's suffrage movement then and now, and to St. Louis's complex social and economic history.Visit https://mohistory.org/exhibits/beyond-the-ballot to learn more!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, #86, I am Tonina! Guest: Tonina; Wine: Le Sabbie Dell'Etna

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 11:00:33 GMT

Michelle and Emily have huge #fangirl moments when welcoming Tonina to the podcast.From IAMTONINA.comTonina is a singer/songwriter, bassist, music journalist and poet from St. Louis, Missouri who performs her original music along with her arrangements of covers in both Spanish and English. Tonina comes from a family of music lovers that exposed her to many music styles, from funk, soul, and jazz to classical music. She was born in San Diego, California but raised in St. Louis, Missouri from black and Sicilian backgrounds. All these components have given her an unparalleled musical scope playing many different genres yet making each her own. Her sense of rhythm, melody, and her extraordinary voice and song interpretation, make her performances a thrilling experience for all listeners.Tonina began her musical journey when she was nine years old and was trained classically for 11 years, studying with multiple bassists from the St. Louis Symphony and attending various master classes with Grammy Award-winning bassist, John Clayton. She grew up participating in multiple music programs in the St. Louis area, eventually leading the bass sections of both the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra and The Missouri All State Orchestra. Tonina performed at Carnegie Hall in 2009 and Lincoln Center in 2012 as a member of her high school Symphonic Orchestra. At the age of 17, she was admitted to Berklee College of Music and went on to study bass performance, songwriting, and Africana Studies. In 2014, she was accepted to study bass performance at the Berklee Valencia campus in Spain, where she met and worked with Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter, Javier Limon.In October of 2016, Tonina travelled to Spain to perform at the National Auditorium of Madrid. She also performed her first showcase in March, 2017 at the Ellas Crean music festival in Madrid and shortly graduated from Berklee College of Music earning two degrees. Tonina had a big year in 2018. She opened for Grammy-Award winning artist, Lalah Hathaway in St. Louis, travelled to perform at the Catania Jazz Festival in Sicily, and was named one of NPR’s favorite new artists of 2018 and then listed as one of NPR’s top 10 artists of 2018. Her interpretation of “Historia de un Amor” was placed on former president Barack Obama’s top songs list of 2018. In 2019, she signed to American record label, Empire. She performs with her band in St. Louis and around the world.They talk touring, family, relationships, song-writing, inspiration and so much more. Tonina graces the podcast by performing three of her songs live in the studio. They know this episode runs on the long side but every second is so worth it.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, #85 B-Side Conversation with Don Reed, Wine: All Boys by Forth

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:00:20 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome THE Don Reed to the podcast from his home in LA. If you're a fan of the podcast, Snap Judgment, then you're familiar with Don Reed. He was Snap Judgment's Performer of the Year in 2016. Don is currently Co-Producing Robert Townsend's one man show "Living the Shuffle." He's a series regular on Amazon Prime's "BARTLETT" co-financed by and recurring role starring Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda. 2016 NPR/WNYC Snap Judgment Performance of the Year, 2016 TBA: Theater Bay Area Outstanding Solo Production - (HBO, Showtime, Tonight Show with Jay Leno) A comedian/producer/writer with 6 acclaimed solos shows - critically lauded by The New Yorker, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, LA Weekly, Harlem News and more. Additionally, written & directed HBO Shorts, creative consulted on half-hour comedies and consistently delivered entertainment advertising to network and studio clients (NBC, FX, HBO, TBS, more).Don shares what inspired him to become a writer and a performer. How being forced to be a Jehovah's Witness by his stepfather up until the age of 16 impacted the trajectory of his life. They talk about fear, facing the truth, family, importance of education, being vulnerable and authenticity. Emily and Don share stories of poltergeist activity they've experienced in their lives. Michelle, not surprisingly, does not have any stories of poltergeists.Don tells a hilarious story about when he auditioned to be a stripper and shares a never before shared story about personal lap dances.Be prepared to laugh til your sides hurt, your eyes cry, and your corduroy panties spark!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, #84 "My Nuclear Backyard!"; Guests: Dawn Chapman & Karen Nickel; Wine: Dead Canyon Wine

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:45:34 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Dawn Chapman and Karen Nickel founders of JustMomsSTL to the podcast. JustMomsSTL have been working tirelessly to bring awareness about the environmental radioactive crisis sitting on the surface of a landfill located 1000 feet from residential communities.Backstory - In 2012, Just Moms STL founders became alarmed by the intense odor emitted from the West Lake Landfill and called authorities. That is when they found out in discussions with the authorities about not only the toxic odors emitting from the landfill but that 2 sections had radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project; soon came the revelation that the dump housed toxic waste in an unprotected site residing in a floodplain near the Missouri River.There is currently a subsurface smoldering fire in the adjacent Bridgeton Landfill approximately 1000 feet away from the radioactive waste. The EPA and other agencies have yet to come up with a solution to ward off a potential nuclear disaster. St. Louis County has gone as far as preparing a West Lake Landfill Shelter in Place/Evacuation Plan in 2014 that was accidentally leaked to a news station. No one knows exactly what will take place if the fire were to reach the nuclear waste.http://www.stlradwastelegacy.comDawn & Karen are featured in the documentary "Atomic Homefront" available on HBO. Michelle also recommends everyone watch the Chernobyl miniseries on HBO to get an idea of the potential devastation awaiting the St. Louis region if this landfill and radioactive waste is not removed before the fire reaches it.Amazingly, we learned today (8-28-2020) that the EPA has finally started the cleanup of the SUPERFUND landfill this week. We're glad to bring you this important conversation not only for residents in the St. Louis region but for all our listeners because nuclear waste/environmental disasters are not limited to just our backyard.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, #83 "Good Sex?" Guest: Dr. Donna Marshaye-White; Wine: Le Reveur, Le Blanc

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:54:47 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome back to the podcast their favorite cultural anthropologist Dr. Donna Marshaye-White.Dr. Donna previously joined them in Season 1 (#2, Bumping Barbies) and Season 3 (#52, Ignite Your Sexual Spirit)where she shared her extensive expertise in understanding human behavior.They discuss how people have behaved during the Corona times - from kindness towards each other to fear to chaos. How people have shifted to a more intentional way of living out of necessity; how every day is different yet the same; how to find gratitude; remember the skills you learned in kindergarten to survive the covid times.They discuss navigating and growing intimate relationships during the COVID times. They explore the concept of Good Sex and what does that mean to each person. They talk about the importance of connection in intimate relationships and the effects of DIS-connection.Emily challenges Michelle, Donna, and all listeners to reclaim words relating to female anatomy and recognize the strength and power in them. This leads to a great discussion on language, feminine and masculine words, and how to shift personal and societal attachments to words.The episode culminates with a great discussion (yes, ANOTHER great discussion) about desire, intimacy, healthy decisions, relationships and the benefits of a good country breakfast.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, #82 B-Side Conversation with Jason Main; Wine: Gruet Blanc de Noir

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:15:05 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome the famous Jason from the Wine Merchant to the podcast. They recorded the episode in the beginning of June when the George Floyd protests were just beginning. Their conversation goes from Jason's history as a high school dropout, how the Corona virus would kill him if he would catch it, and how he finally caught the attention of his amazing wife. The episode is longer than normal but the fascinating conversation with Jason about his passion for wine, for his community, and for helping the foster community will make it feel like it flew by.From Jason: "What is a Man? Is it the number in the bank account? ... Biggest part of being a dad is being there. Just be there. Show Up."http://winemerchantltd.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 5, #81 "Power of Girlfriends"; Guest: Laura Roodman-Edwards-Ray; Wine: Bastide MiraFlors

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:00:02 GMT

Welcome to Season 5! Emily and Michelle are finally back in the studio with a great guest to start off Season 5. They welcome Laura Roodman-Edwards-Roodman-Edwards-Ray to the podcast. They talk about love, first orgasms, numerology (Laura and Michelle are both 5's and Emily is a 2 but what does that mean?), how Laura married and divorced the same man twice (aka Psycho Dick), her journey towards freedom, and finding her soul mate.Laura produced a documentary on independent music stores that will air on KETC Channel 9 in late August. It's called "Papa Ray's Vintage Vinyl Road Show." Follow them on Facebook to learn when it will air on your local PBS station.Laura wrote her hilarious memoir "Brain Dead in the 'Burbs and Cooking Your Way Back to Sanity" as a way to heal from her first marriage and said it was "cheaper than therapy." She arranged her chapters around her favorite recipes. Her YouTube show "Brain Dead and Cooking with Friends" is now in its sixth season. Emily and Michelle finagle an invitation to do an episode on her YouTube show. They'll be sure to announce when it happens and when you can see it.https://braindeadandcooking.comhttps://braindeadandcooking.com/shop/BrainDeadAndCooking@gmail.comListen to Your Mother - https://listenstl.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Special Announcement Season 5

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 21:29:54 GMT

Michelle and Emily have a special announcement regarding season 5, wrap up of season 4, vacations, and wine.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #80 "Intimacy of Some Sort"; Guest: Angela Skrutu; Wine: Giocato Cava

Fri, 29 May 2020 16:54:19 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome Marriage and Sex therapist and fellow podcaster Angela Skurtu to Cliterally Speaking.Michelle enjoys a bright Cava from Giocatto while Emily breaks out a 2002 commemorative bottle from Madonna, Confessions on the Dance Floor. Angela rounds out the wine selection with a tasty Pinot Grigio from Cavit. According to Angela, it's a bottle that will guarantee a buzz!Angela shares how makeup is designed to look as if you just had sex.They do a deep dive into all aspects of intimacy. They talk about affection, communication, the blame lane, the honeymoon phase (usually between 6 months and 2 years), how to flirt, how to bullshit, how people use humor in relationships and what it indicates about the status of the relationship, the impact children have on the sex life of couples.They have a fun, insightful, and deeply intimate discussion on their different experiences regarding having children or not. They talk about the role women often get thrown into whether they like it or not as the HOUSE CEO. They talk about the frustration associated with that when you just wish someone would initiate without having to be asked to help and the challenge to ask for help within a relationship. Angela poses the question: does a partner add to your life or subtract? They talk about pendulum swings between traditional roles and egalitarian, owning your sexuality, nuanced conversations between couples, and giving each other a vocabulary to navigate expectations.Angela stresses the need for comprehensive sex education and communication skills. They wrap it up with a fun conversation on orgasms.To connect with Angela, visit http://www.therapistinstlouis.comYou can find her podcast "About Sex" wherever you listen to podcasts.http://www.aboutsexpodcast.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #79 "Your Erotic Blueprint"; Guest: Beth Ostrander; Wine: Antonutti Pinot Nero

Sat, 23 May 2020 16:42:09 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Beth Ostrander, Authentic Pleasure Coach and Speaker based in Toronto, to the podcast. Michelle shared her tasting notes and panty recommendations for a Pinot Nero from Antonutti (an Italian wine). Emily was drinking a Gigondas from Bois de Menge. And, Beth shared a Pinot Grigio from Jackson Triggs Winery in Niagara Falls, Ontario. While discussing the different wines they are drinking, they laugh at some of the funny "Morning After" situations.Beth explains what a pleasure coach does and bringing authentic pleasure to every aspect of one's life. She works with individuals and couples. They discuss the effects the quarantine lockdown has had on individuals and couples. They have an insightful discussion on the changes they've been experiencing internally during the "great pause".Beth shares how her own awakening to life has helped her shed the oppressive nature of growing up as a Christian evangelical. Today, she works with to help those affected by religion to keep all the beautiful things associated with religion and shed the personal oppression.They talk about vulnerability, fear, judgment, shame, prevents pleasure in people's lives. Michelle asks Beth how do her clients find her or recognize they need a pleasure coach. Beth shares many of the questions her clients are asking from communication, to how to have sex, and more. They discuss at length about what society thinks pleasure should be versus what a person's true pleasure is and how to recognize and to embrace it.Beth says in the search for pleasure it's beneficial to know your Pleasure Type. She talks about the Erotic Blueprint which describes five pleasure types, sexual stages, and pathways to pleasure.They talk about how society is starved for authentic pleasure. The conversation winds through the tendency to apply guilt after pleasure and how it can morph into shame which becomes very dangerous. People need to identify what truly matters and aligns with their core values. Michelle shares her philosophy about happiness and its constant presence in life.Beth talks about how she uses Improv principles in learning authentic pleasure and developing a more robust sex life. They have a hilarious discussion about short-form and long-form improv elements for sex.Link to the Dutch Health Ministry's sex recommendations during COVID-19 https://www.loketgezondleven.nl/englishErotic BlueprintsTM Quiz: bit.ly/BethOstranderBlueprintQuizSocial Media links: Website: bethostrander.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/beth.ostrander.393 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethostrander/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethostrander1/Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #78 "Miss, Mrs., Ms. America " Guest: Ellen Kunkelmann; Wine: Clos de Napa

Sat, 16 May 2020 15:48:11 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome friend Ellen Kunkelman to the podcast. Ellen shares her experiences during her time as a member of the College Conservatives in the early 1990s. They have a lively discussion about tactics they employed, about Ellen's interactions with Phyllis Schlafly, the television show Mrs. America, and the Equal Rights Amendment. They talk about the impact Rush Limbaugh's negative term, "femi-nazis," had on the feminist movement and how it shaped their own perceptions in the early 1990s. They explore their reactions to the show Mrs. America and why they either love it or hate it. They explore why some women actively work to prevent other women succeeding, such as the STOP ERA effort. They discuss the long-term effect of the repeal of the FCC Fairness Doctrine, September 11th, and the rise of nationalism within the Republican Party.They discuss growing up as an intelligent girl in the middle of the United States with the only "liberal" outlets being Sassy magazine and MTV. Ellen recommends "The Mommy Myth" as a good, accessible book to read on feminism.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #77 "The Art of REBELing" Guest: Porscha Anderson; Wine: Muddy Arch Rousanne

Fri, 08 May 2020 20:56:09 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome guest and friend Porscha Anderson to the podcast. While Porscha stays committed to her 21-day challenge and drinks water, Emily sips on a lovely Rosé from Folie en Provence and Michelle enjoys a Roussanne from Muddy Arch.They have a lively discussion about dating, relationships, sex in your 40s, and self-love. They explore the space between having a relationship and just wanting to play. They talk about the realization of personal power when women come into full acceptance of their sexuality and their desires.They talk about the pros and cons of the use of pornography in sexual encounters and the possible desensitization of the body and mind to actually being fully present during encounters.Porscha shares her Art of REBELing (Redefine Every Belief Ever Learned) life approach. Within the structure of REBEL, Porscha works with individuals and organizations to have honest conversations with the focus on understanding and change. They talk about working to challenge beliefs and thought processes and a having willingness to grow.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #76 B-Side Conversation with Ian Koller; Wine: Chateau de Francs; Guest: Ian Koller

Fri, 01 May 2020 18:09:10 GMT

Emily and Michelle have another great B-side conversation with friend and fellow improviser, Ian Koller.They discuss mask-making, the artist Mark Riden, last week tonight with John Oliver. They compare their wines and Ian's beer which must have a high ABV%.Ian shares his journey from his first play in high school through college and to improv.They discuss the traumatizing effects of being bullied growing up. Ian shares the tragic story of how both his brother and his father died from drug overdoses and the effects that had on his mother and sisters. He reveals how his father never came to terms with Ian's sexuality and how his grandparents blamed his father for it.They wrap up the episode with the short form improv game, the Alphabet Game.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #75 "Finding Hope during CoronaTimes"; Guest: Denise Naughton; Wine: Les Caprices D'Anais

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:16:05 GMT

Emily and Michelle discuss how the stay-at-home orders are affecting them and what they are doing to maintain hope and joy in their lives. They are joined by their producer Denise Naughton who shared she'd not left her apartment in five days.Michelle is drinking a rosé from Les Caprices D'Anais while Emily enjoys a Bordeaux Superiere from Chateau La Croix de Roche. And Denise is sipping on a Barone Fini Pinot Grigio.They discuss the different ways the quarantine is affecting their pets' routines and how that has shifted how they interact with them. They have a laugh about how their phones won't unlock when they're wearing masks out or when they just woke up (especially Emily. They discuss how their hair is transitioning back to their 'natural' color and learning to accept it. They share their exciting news about their upcoming Time of the Month show on April 29, 2020 with special guest Dana Powell. Be sure to catch them on Facebook Live at 8 pm central.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #74 "Empower Women - Change Communities"; Guest: Lula Mena Wine: Romanico

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:45:10 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Lula Mena to the podcast. Emily met Lula on a recent visit to El Salvador and was so inspired by her work with empowering women and creating change in their communities, she knew she had to have her on the show.While recording the episode from her shoe closet, Emily sips on a traditional Spanish red wine from Toro called Romanico. Michelle, recording from "Studio C" enjoys a Bordeaux Rose from Chateau Suau.Lula shares how she began her company (which shares her name) and how she has focused on working with communities of women in at-risk communities in El Salvador. She empowers women by teaching artisanal traditional techniques and providing them with sustainable work opportunities. Her desire to use her designs as an agent of change has allowed communities of women to be able to stay in their communities and stay present in the lives of their children. Lula's inspiring story reminds us that giving people an opportunity to change their lives affects not only the individual but their families and beyond.They discuss how women no matter where they live in the world, all struggle with believing in themselves. Once you believe in yourself and know that everything you need is inside of you, you have the power to change your life, your community, your world."When you do something that is coming from the heart, it develops in so many beautiful ways." Lula MenaLearn more about Lula's work and her impact here - https://lulamena.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #73 "Believe your Gut Instinct"; Guest: Nicole Gorovsky; Wine: Cà del Magro

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:10:28 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcomed Season 1, Episode 13 guest, Nicole Gorovsky, back to the podcast to catch up and get her insight and perspective on the developments in civil and criminal litigation cases like Epstein, Weinstein, and others.They ask the big question of "how many women does it take to be believed?" They explore the behaviors of serial abusers and how the need for power and control drives them. They discuss red flags, grooming, recognizing behaviors early, and believing your gut instinct.Link to the blog post Nicole wrote about Cosby - https://gorovskylaw.com/blog/cosby-guilty-a-turning-point-in-american-history/Link to Nicole's website - https://gorovskylaw.comLink to Safe Connections: https://safeconnections.org24-Hour Crisis Helpline 314.531.2003Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #72 "Sustainable Fashion & Social Distancing " Guest: Mary Ruppert-Stroescu; Wine: Ameztoi

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:48:22 GMT

Michelle and Emily host their first remote podcast during the social distancing orders. Emily in her shoe closet and Michelle in her home office with great remote support from their audio engineer, Sam Maul.They welcome guest Mary Ruppert-Stroescu, associate professor of fashion design at Washington University in St. Louis, to the podcast. Although everyone is drinking their own wine, Emily shares her tasting notes on a wonderful rosé from the Wine Merchant called Ameztoi.Emily and Mary share the story about how they met and their trip to El Salvador in February. Mary shares her fashion journey which took her from a farm in Southern Illinois to Paris to Morocco to Oklahoma State University to Washington University in Saint Louis, MO. In addition to fashion design, Mary is an inventor, having a patent on a solution for sustainable fashion and has developed electronic cloth for health and well being.Emily and Mary highlight some of the exciting female fashion designers and business owners they met in El Salvador.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #71 "Making a Better Life "; Guest: Chantel Waterbury; Wine: Invetro

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:56:17 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome Chantel Waterbury, Co-Founder & CEO of INSPR and Founder & formerly CEO of Chloe+Isabel to the podcast.Over a bottle of Invetro, they discuss challenges female entrepreneurs face from overcoming their own self-doubt and closing the wealth gap, and how to fight the urge to devalue their product or service.Chantel shares her incredible life story about leaving home at the age of 13 in search of a better life to starting one successful company and launching her second while balancing motherhood, marriage, and ambition.Chantel's determination and focus on overcoming obstacles to create a better life for herself is apparent in her choices. She works to make a better life for her family, her employees, and her customers. The stories she shares reveal many inspiring lessons for listeners who aspire for a better life.To learn more about INSPR click here - https://insprny.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #70 "Oral for Everyone!"; Guest: Melanie Cristol; Wine: LUCA 2016 Malbec

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:00:30 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome the founder and CEO of Brazen Goods, Inc. creator of Lorals to the podcast via Zoom. In the studio, Emily and Michelle drink a fabulous 2016 Argentinian Malbec, LUCA. Melanie sips on a vodka cranberry from her home office in Los Angeles.Melanie shares the story behind why she created her company and how she revolutionized the sexual health product industry. One of her company's products is LORALS. Her company designs, manufactures, and sells silky beautiful panties designed to maximize oral sex sensations. Melanie shares the story of her journey from the inspiration for the product to becoming a full-fledged entrepreneur. She offers excellent advice to listeners who have a great idea on how to make their dream become a reality.To learn more about Lorals visit: https://mylorals.comTo learn more about Melanie visit: http://www.melaniecristol.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #69 "Come Hell or High Water "; Guest: Ashley Trout; Wine: Brook & Bull Cellars

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:00:28 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome winemaker AND owner of Brook & Bull Cellars in Walla Walla, Washington to the podcast during here quick visit to St. Louis.They were lucky to sample three wines of her wines: a 2019 Rosé, 2017 Come Hell or High Water, 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon. They learn of the special connection her winery has with St. Louis. Ashley shares the intricate process winemakers use to make really good rosés. She talks about how as a freshman at Whitman College in Walla, Walla she got a job as a nighttime "punch-down" operator and her love of the winemaking process was sparked. After the break they discuss the disparities in the number of male and female wine owners. Ashley talks about when she made the decision to become a winemaker herself and all the steps she took to learn and perfect the process. She worked in Washington and Argentina doing harvests. They talk family, wine processes, adventures and wrap up learning about a passion project called VITAL wines which all the proceeds go to support the SOS Clinic in Walla Walla which provides free healthcare, no questions asked.Learn more about Ashley's wine here - https://www.brookandbull.comLearn more about VITAL wine here - https://www.vitalwinery.com/homeThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #68 "B-Side Conversation with Steve Smith"; Wine: Monopole Rioja 2017

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:20:47 GMT

Emily and Michelle are joined by renowned architect and developer, Steve Smith of The Lawrence Group, the genius behind The Angad Arts Hotel and the City Foundry (set to open Spring of 2020 in St. Louis) for a fascinating discussion about putting dreams into action. Over a bottle of white Rioja called Monopole from 201, after Michelle gives a little lesson on the Spanish wine industry and the neon colors of the 1980s, they talk urban redevelopment.Steve shares the humble beginnings of The Lawrence Group in 1982 in Lafayette Square in St. Louis, how taking a chance and being enamored in historic architecture formed the focus of his company. Steve shares his vision for the City of St. Louis and the region. He talks about the opportunities and the challenges and the perseverance needed to be successful. They talk about taking risks, learning from successes and the introspection dictated by failures. Steve's motto is "if you do the right thing with goodness in your purpose, people will gravitate to you."After the break Steve shares two recent adventures: getting a speeding ticket in Romania and wandering around the abandoned industrial site that is being transformed into the City Foundry.For more information on the City Foundry, https://cityfoundrystl.comFor more information on the Angad Arts Hotel, https://www.angadartshotel.comFor more information on The Lawrence Group, http://www.thelawrencegroup.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 4, #67 "I'm a grown-ass woman.." Guest: Mary Hennesy; Wine: Amarone

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:00:20 GMT

Michelle and Emily share a bottle of Amarone with guest and friend, Mary Hennesy, while discussing early uses of profanity, retail therapy, being comfortable with yourself and your choices as you get older. They talk travel, curating goods, and entrepreneurship.Visit http://www.urbanmatterstl.com/Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Bonus Episode: TedX Gateway Arch Women's Event 2019

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:00:30 GMT

Bonus episode of highlights of a collection of interviews at the 2019 TedX Gateway Arch Women's Event held in December. Guests included in this episode are Amy Wagenknecht, Christine Baldwin, Robbie Walls, Micki Hancock, and Sharon Dean.For more information on the TedX Gateway Arch initiative, visit https://www.tedxgatewayarch.orgThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, #66 "Lipedema: The Disease they Call Fat"; Guest: Dr. Catherine Seo, Wine: 2017 Emmolo

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:58:20 GMT

Michelle and Emily share a decadent bottle of Emmolo wine while learning about Lipedema with their guest Dr. Catherine Seo, founder of Lipedema Simplified.They learn the difference between Lipedema and Lymphedema (listen to Season 1, Episode 24 "The Beauty Queen with the Big Leg" to learn about Amy Rivera's battle with Lymphedema.) From www.Lipedema-Simplified.org: Lipedema is a relatively common fat disorder that is often mistaken for simple obesity. Its clinical diagnosis is an adipose tissue disorder or a lipid metabolism disorder. A typical lipedema patient is a woman who struggles with large hips and legs, usually out of proportion to the rest of her body. Lipedema also appears in the upper arms. One of the hallmarks of the disease is that lipedema fat is relatively unresponsive to diet and exercise. These measures may lead to weight loss in other areas, but the size of the hips and legs remains disproportionately large.Lipedema affects over 17 million women in the United States. However, 98% don't know, instead they think they're to blame. They discuss fat shaming, society's fat bias, and the medical community's ignorance of Lipedema. They discuss early signs (family history - genetic link), therapies (nutrition, movement, decongestive therapy, manual lymphatic drainage massage, compression pumps), prevention (nutrition, movement, lifestyle changes, awareness). Dr. Seo's organization, Lipedema-Simplified, focus on five factors needed to have a full life while managing Lipedema: physical, mental, psychological, emotional, and social.Dr. Seo's documentary called: "Lipedema - The Disease they call Fat" is available for free on Facebook or for purchase on Amazon.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, #65 "Tequila!" Guest: MariCarmen Ortiz-Conway of Pica-Di-Yo

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 19:00:20 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome guest MariCarmen Ortiz-Conway of Pica-Di-Yo.MariCarmen is an expert in Tequila as well as Mezcal. They learn how Tequila is made, the region of Mexico it comes from, and the best way to drink it. MariCarmen discusses the challenges she faced as an immigrant to St. Louis and how she used food to make connections, grow a business, and make friends.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, #64 B-Side Conversation with Michael Davidson; Spirit: Black Fig Vodka

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:00:30 GMT

Michelle and Emily have another great B-side conversation with Michael Davidson of Black Infusions - Fig and Apricot infused vodka.They have a lively discussion about how Michael got into the vodka business, the choices he has made as an entrepreneur, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. They talk about how he is disrupting the vodka market with his artisanal vodkas that are food-friendly.Emily "presses" Micheal for the dry-cleaning insights. He shares funny stories about his time owning a dry cleaners in Boston.After the break, they drink Apricot-French martinis and learn why it gives Emily 'that Ambrosia feeling.'They discuss taking Cliterally Speaking the Podcast on the road and give shoutouts to new listeners in Australia.They have a great discussion on making transitions in life, identifying the sacrifices, being open to the opportunities when they are presented. You only have one life and you want it to be significant to you and those around you. To find where you can taste Black Infusions Vodka visit www.BlackInfusions.com.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, #63 "Healthy Boundaries"; Guest: Nikki Jauer; Wine: Ziereisen Viviser

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 17:27:41 GMT

Michelle and Emily have an empowering conversation with dear friend Nikki Jauer while enjoying a delightful German white wine, Ziereisen Viviser.They discuss the recent Women's March in St. Louis, activism in its many forms, and how hate and fear is a divisive cancer in our society. After the break they delve into a passionate conversation about raising your voice when you've been afraid to speak up, putting up healthy boundaries, how to continually reestablish them in interpersonal, professional, and cultural relationships. They discuss releasing your inner light, untapping your voice, and owning your right to exist in the world. Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, #62 "Change your Brain "; Guest: Jill Farmer; Wine: Faustino Rivero Ulecia Rioja

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:00:10 GMT

Emily and Michelle share a hearty bottle of Rioja with Emmy award-winning former reporter and anchor, Jill Farmer, author of "There's Not Enough Time... and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves”— an Amazon bestseller.This conversation is hearty like the wine they drink. They discuss how stress and "being busy" impacts brain functioning. They talk about re-wiring your brain, how to refocus your energy and quit worshipping at the altar of busy.They discuss how different the generations are in their approach to work, careers, life balance and learn a new vocabulary word "worth-o-meter."They talk about asking for comfort, Christmas episodes of their favorite TV shows, learn about the difference between Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn and how trauma impacts behaviors. Emily shares a story about a recent interaction with someone that left her hurting and questions how it could've been different. Jill offers a perspective/approach of "How Could I have suffered less?" as an evaluative tool. As women, it's okay to suffer less.They discuss the changes the news industry has undergone since Jill started in the profession and the influence of social media on it as well. For more information on Jill, visit her website www.jillfarmer.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, Episode 61 - B-Side Conversation with Lon Bronson; Wine: MWC Pinot Noir

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 19:11:01 GMT

Michelle and Emily have another B-Side Conversation with the inestimable, emmy-nominated Lon Bronson, trumpeter, conductor, arranger/composer, and producer for National TV, Headline performers, Production Shows, and large scale corporate events AND the musical director of The Rat Pack is Back show.They share a lovely pinot noir from MWC while discussing Lon's varied and exciting career in the ever-changing music and entertainment industry in Las Vegas. Lon's group, The Lon Bronson Band, has been headlining in Las Vegas for over 27 years. They discuss how the audiences are changing in age, demographic, musical tastes and choices. Bronson discusses how the audience demand for tribute bands drives the supply. Michelle boasts about the St. Louis Pink Floyd tribute band, El Monstero, and Emily talks about listening to Pink Floyd while watching the Wizard of Oz. This prompted a trip down the Wizard of Oz rabbit hole.More information about Lon can be found at his website: http://lonbronsonband.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, #60 "Cliteral Comedy"; Guest: Comedienne Jackie Kashian; Wine: I AM Pinot Noir

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 18:44:23 GMT

Michelle and Emily share a scrumptious box of I AM Pinot Noir while having a delightful conversation with internationally known comedienne, Jackie Kashian. They talk about all things comedy. They discuss the fun and the challenges of being in the stand-up comedy business. This is an episode to download and keep forever!Jackie's current album, I Am Not The Hero Of This Story, was #1 comedy album on iTunes and Amazon and is critically acclaimed. You can learn more about Jackie Kashian and where you can see her shows by visiting her website: https://www.jackiekashian.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, #59 "Decade Reflections" Guest: Denise Naughton; Wine: Les Parties

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 17:04:36 GMT

Michelle and Emily sit down with friend and producer Denise Naughton to reflect on the ending of the decade: where they've come from, the changes in their lives, the opportunities, the challenges, the sad times and the fun times.They toast the ending of the old and the beginning of a new decade with a delightful white burgundy from Guillemard-Clerc "Les Parties".Emily and Denise give Michelle several tips on being a good cat owner now that Michelle has welcomed one to her home.Emily reflects on how in the last decade she's been able to dive in to the things that truly reflect who she is because at the beginning of the decade her interests and joys were suppressed. After the break, they talk about their hopes for the next ten years. They share their winter life hacks, talk about Christmas camp, the new B-side convos, authenticity in life, friendships, continuing to bring real conversations with real women to the world and more.Cheers to the new decade!!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our YouTube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, #58 "The B-side with Bob Baker"; Wine: Julienas by Laurent Perrachon

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:01:23 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Bob Baker to a new segment of Cliterally Speaking the Podcast called The B-Side! These are specially curated conversations with some of their favorite men.They share a delightful Julienas from Laurent Perrachon while discussing Transiberian Orchestra (Emily played cello on their recent concerts in Kansas and Missouri)and Dublin (Michelle's next European trip.)They talk about the magic of Christmas and the little things their parents did to make it special even when they didn't have a lot of money to spend. Bob shares what it was like growing up as an only child of a single mom and the sacrifices she made for them both. Bob talks about how the arts helped keep him occupied from elementary school and on to the present day.They talk improv and share how they met and became friends. They talk about Bob's various ventures from starting the paper Spotlight Magazine to reaching 100,000+ subscribers on his YouTube channel. They have a lively and insightful discussion on the difference between men and women when it comes to creating and growing businesses, especially arts-related businesses.Bob Baker has been an avid supporter of Cliterally Speaking the Podcast from the very beginning and is thrilled to be the first conversation on the B-side.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, #57 "The Aftermath;" Guest: Monica Smith; Wine: Crémant de Bourgone

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 21:31:00 GMT

Note: this episode discusses crime scenes in some detail which may be triggering to some of our listeners and not for young children.****************Emily and Michelle share a bottle of Claude Manciat Crémant de Bourgogne with guest and friend Monica Smith who works in the interesting industry of biohazard cleanup.While Michelle was on vacation, a drugged-out burglar punched his way into her home and subsequently bled all over it. Michelle met Monica because she was in charge of cleaning up Michelle's house.Monica describes what it's like to work in the biohazard clean-up industry. She shares her unique approach to taking care of her clients - to being a calming presence when they are facing some of the worst trauma in their lives. They discuss self-care coping tips, staying fit, using humor, antiques, insurance, and changing tires.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, #55 - "Sensate Focus Sex Therapy"; Guest: Dr. Linda Weiner; Wine: Ron Rubin Pinot Noir

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:00:53 GMT

Michelle and Emily have a fascinating conversation with Dr. Linda Weiner, sex therapist, while sipping on a Ron Rubin Pinot Noir.Dr. Weiner shares her story of how she became a sex therapist from reinventing herself in college, to hanging out on the west coast, to working as a social worker for the state of Missouri and ultimately spending five years working with and running programs for Masters & Johnson. During this episode they learn about the mating habits of rats and how it applies to humans. They also learn about Dr. Weiner's therapeutic focus of Sensate Touch and how it is put into practice within a relationship. Dr. Weiner shares some common sexual issues within relationships and offers practical advice on what couples can do together to overcome the issues.Dr. Weiner can be found at http://www.sextherapiststlouis.com.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, #56 "No B.S. Zone"; Guest: Christina Rios; Wine: Domaine Palon Vacqueyras

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 12:00:13 GMT

NOTE: This is an updated version of the podcast episode originally released on November 29 to include Christina blessing us with some operatic singing at the end. So, if you've already listened to this episode go to 1hr 18min mark to treat yourself to Christina's angelic voice.Michelle and Emily have a lively discussion with guest Christina Rios, former artistic director of RS Theatrics and all-around "Evil Genius." They share a bottle of Domaine Palon Vacqueyras 2017 which Michelle describes as a pair of panties with her name on in it. The quick-pace conversation covers topics ranging from style and fashion sense (Garanimals for adults) to preferring to shop for clothes in thrift stores. Christina shares her story of growing up poor in St. Louis, being super smart and graduating high school at age 16. She explains why she dropped out of medical school to sing opera and how she ended up running a theater company for several years. Christina plans to return to the neighborhood where she grew up and get involved with the schools there. Her passion for the children she works with and their community is evident in the stories she tells.The three have a passionate, enlightening, and humorous discussion about privilege, poverty, responsibility, best friends, poor husband choices, sex drive and marriage, growing a pair, and sacrifices one makes as a single parent.Christina talks about the choices she made to define her life in her own terms in honest, authentic, and "no BS" terms.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 3, #54 - "Namaste"; Guest: Annie Trachsel; Wine: P'tit Berthier

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:00:13 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome friend and guest Annie Trachsel to the podcast. They share a bottle of rosé, P'tit Berthier, while having a humorous, poignant, insightful, and enlightening discussion. They share their best dog-grooming hacks, learn how Frazer's (a restaurant in St. Louis) was the place that sparked why their lives are the way they are.Annie shares her story of how she became exposed to yoga (from Frazer at Frazer's), how she didn't like it to begin with but kept trying different teachers until she met a teacher named Jennifer Miller. It was then that Annie's yoga "ah-ha" moment happened. Now Annie owns Blue Sky Yoga in St. Louis. She and yoga continue to make an impact on her life.Hear Annie's remarkable story of surviving being hit by a drunk driver at age 11 that left her in a coma for three weeks and her journey back and the long-lasting effects of the crash. Annie has a beautiful outlook on life, is grateful to be alive, walks every day because she can, and works to make a difference in other's lives. Annie is an inspiration.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Season 3, #53 - "Being Me, Makes Me Happy"; Guest: Ruby Topping; Wine: Birichino

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:00:33 GMT

In honor of Transgender Awareness week Michelle and Emily share a bottle of Birichino by Malvasia Bianca with their special guest, Ruby Topping.Ruby is a remarkable transwoman who shares her pre-op transition story: the excitement, the pain, the questions, the acceptance, and the joy. Ruby's authenticity, honesty, and vulnerability allow Michelle and Emily to ask those questions you might have been curious about too.The conversation weaves from explaining the differences between gender identity and sexual orientation to the incredible changes her body has undergone from the hormone treatment and the consideration of gender reassignment surgery.As Ruby eloquently stated, "being me, makes me happy,” she is a remarkable person that you will love as much as we do.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVTAnd Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 3, #52 "Ignite your Sexual Spirit"; Guest: Dr. Donna Marshaye-White; Wine: Raventos i Blanc

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:00:14 GMT

It's Season 3! Michelle and Emily are celebrating with some Raventos i Blanc Sparkling Wine with guest, Dr. Donna Marshaye-White (listeners will remember her from Season 1, Episode 2 "Bumping Barbies"). This lively and fun conversation covers ways to ignite your Sexual Spirit. They talk about breaking patterns in relationships, the importance of self love, and how nice it is to make out. They talk about how fantasy can spice up a sex life. They talk about the difference between men and women in their use of porn and erotic literature. Dr. Donna makes recommendations on some of her favorite erotica authors. And Michelle talks about the book she wrote and released a couple years ago, Midnight Playground: Where the Soul Plays.http://amzn.to/2m9xS1QThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVTAnd Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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BONUS Episode - "It's our Birthday!"; Guest: Denise Naughton; Wine: Torrentes Extra Brut

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:00:04 GMT

Happy Birthday to us! Cliterally Speaking the Podcast turns one! Michelle and Emily joke and reminisce over the last year and are joined by producer, Denise Naughton. They sip on a delightful sparkling from Argentina, Torrentes Extra Brut. A few of the topics they talk about include panty problems, emergency supply kits, their favorite wines from the year, which episodes had the biggest impact on them. They discuss their takeaways and learn how Emily has become 'the squirrel whisperer'.It's a fun, fresh episode reflecting on how far the podcast has come in such a short time. We couldn't do it without our fabulous guests and our fantastic listeners. We've got the best Cliteratti!See you soon for Season 3!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #51 "Be Who You Are"; Guest: Daphne; Wine: Tuerces Botas

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:00:05 GMT

Emily and Michelle celebrate the end of Season 2 with very special guest, Daphne. The first penis-haver guest of the podcast as the featured guest other than their favorite sound engineer, Sam.They share a delicious bottle of Tuerces Botas (translation Twisted Boots) while talking about Daphne's journey to acceptance of her identity. Daphne grew up in a conservative religious environment and had from an early age liked dressing in women's clothes. She shared how she came out five years ago and hasn't looked back.They discuss what it means to be kinky; Daphne's first exposure to a kink party in St. Louis; BDSM, and finding a place where she belongs at the Crack Fox. They talk polyamory and jealousy; therapy and therapists; bathrooms and shoes; and how important it is to just be who you are. As Daphne says "Gender is a Construct, just be you."Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #50 "Buzz - History of Sex Toys"; Guest: Hallie Lieberman; Wine: ZaHa Cab Franc

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 11:00:07 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Hallie Lieberman, author of "Buzz: A Stimulating History of the Sex Toy." They share a delicious, juicy bottle of ZaHa a Cabernet Franc from Argentina.The conversation buzzes from the moment it starts as Hallie shares fascinating tidbits from the history of the sex toy. Did you know there is one state where sex toys are still illegal? Did you know the first person to mass market sex toys first started out as a ventriloquist? Did you know St. Louis played an integral part in the development of the sex toy too? They talk about their first sex toy purchases, making personal dildos, how a segment of sex toys reference certain pop culture icons, and how in Japan sex toys have to look like dolls to be legal.Hallie tells the story of the feminist dildo war in the 1970s. They laugh as they discuss the old advertising campaigns for the novelty companies who made sex toys. They have an in-depth discussion of the evolution of the sex doll. They offer suggestions on what the ideal sex doll for a woman should be.They ask Hallie to give recommendations on some of her favorite sex toys. (The list is on our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com)They discuss the different sex toys from the ever popular and widely known vibrating types to ones that give a sucking sensation to the clitoris to g-spot manipulation to sex toys that claim to combine more than one together.Buy Hallie's book here - https://www.amazon.com/Buzz-Stimulating-History-Sex-Toy-dp-1643130374/dp/1643130374/ref=mt_paperback?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1567558719Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Bonus Episode - Dirty Laundry - August's Time of the Month Live Show; Wine: Enos I from MonTauto

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:00:06 GMT

Emily and Michelle are back at Gaslight Studios for their live Time of the Month show. They share a bottle of Montauto Winery's Sauvignon Blanc, Enos I.They talk Gender Equality in the laundry room and the bad pick up lines.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #49 "Kinky Jesus"; Guest: Liz VanWinkle; Wine: Constant Disruption

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 11:00:06 GMT

Michelle & Emily welcome Liz VanWinkle, creator of Venus & Furs, to the podcast. They share a delicious bottle of Constant Disruption while talking about BDSM, the kink scene in St. Louis, what it means to be tokenized/fetishized, and the need for safe spaces for women to engage in play. Many terms associated with BDSM are defined, explained, and debunked. They talk about Sex Positivity, how to establish boundaries, sex slaves, golden showers, and sex positive dungeons. Liz offers suggestions on where someone who's interested could start exploring the kink world and what red flags to look for. This episode will definitely push your boundaries and make you laugh out loud at the same time.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #48 "#MakeStories"; Guest: Ann Bingham; Wine: Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fusse 2017

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:00:06 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Ann Bingham, owner of Kula St. Louis, to the podcast. They share an elegant 2017 Pouilly-Fusse from Louis Jadot.They kick off the conversation with a humorous panty discussion that moves to a discussion of Body Image and changing personal perspectives.Ann shares how after living her whole life with a chronic illness and how after 20+ years of a demanding career she made the jump to entrepreneurship and opened her own yoga studio - Kula St. Louis. They talk about Ann's family's personal motto of Make Stories and how trying something new each month has taken them to new places, introduced them to different people/cuisines/locations, and taken the 'fear' out of the unknown.They talk about Ann's son's Autism diagnosis and learn how the term Asperger's is linked to Nazi Germany and why people should drop that description and use Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 etc when discussing the autism spectrum.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, Bonus Episode - Guest: Rachel Ann Adams Wine: Sauvignon Blanc

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 11:00:26 GMT

Bonus Episode! Michelle and Emily welcomed actress, Rachel Ann Adams, to the podcast to discuss her experience in the film Parallel Chords, what it's like to be a working actress in New York, her future goals, and her love for St. Louis. They share a delightful Sauvignon Blanc.They originally recorded this episode in November 2018 when Rachel was in town promoting Parallel Chords premiere at the St. Louis International Film Festival. Their dream was to get Rachel back into the studio to record part two of the podcast episode but scheduling and time demands made it really difficult this year. However, because Parallel Chords has been released on a limited theatrical engagement in Los Angeles, they wanted to celebrate and support the film by releasing this bonus episode.If you're in the Los Angeles area, follow this link for tickets - https://arenascreen.com/calendarAnd those with Amazon Prime (US and UK) can watch the movie from the comfort of your couches. Support indie filmmakers, support female directors!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #47 "Hate is a Cop-Out"; Guest: Dana Kelly; Wine: L'Instant Rosé from Chateau Barbanau

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 11:00:06 GMT

If you haven't listened to Episode 46 - Be a Good Girl, part one of our conversation with Dana Kelly, we highly recommend you begin there.Part Two begins with a frank discussion on intersectionality, cultures, and race. They explore the concept of Hate being tied to our actions because of our lack of actions. Dana talks about how when women successfully organize, there always seems to be a 'bomb' dropped somewhere in the middle to disrupt the organization.Dana shares her story on how she had to become an activist when her oldest son was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis. She faced years discrimination from health care professionals who looked at her as simply a poor person of color teenage mother and wouldn't give her help on what she needed to do for her son. She had to confront the system, learn to advocate out loud and navigate the purposefully confusing systems to get help for her son. Which.She.Did.They shared questions on how best to talk with each other cross-culturally, how to ask and answer questions respectfully, how to support one another. It doesn't have to me a me vs you, or us vs. them. They talk about how indifference is as corrosive as active in-your-face racism. And how critically important it is for our society to get away from the "Better you than me" mindset.Dana shares with Emily and Michelle about two resources in St. Louis dedicated to getting through difficult conversations: Coming to the Table and Touchy Topic Tuesdays. More information can be found on our website.This episode is filled with honesty, insight, humor, growth, and a challenge to continue the difficult conversations.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #46 "Be A Good Girl"; Guest: Dana Kelly; Wine: L'Instant Rosé from Château Barbanau

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:00:07 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Artist, Activist, Poet, Diversity Educator, and much more guest - Dana Kelly - to the podcast. They sip on a rosé from Provence from Château Barbanau - L'Instant Rosé. After an in-depth analysis of the Rosé they are drinking, the talk turns to several ways to upcycle panties no longer needed which leads to a discussion on bras, breast reduction surgeries, getting boobs, and being raised by immigrant parents.Dana shares her experience of growing up in St. Louis as part of a large extended family, spending her days with her cousins at her grandmother's house in North St. Louis City while her parents worked. Dana shares her story about what took her from being surrounded by a large family to a time of homelessness. She shares with an honesty and clarity how being sexually assaulted by her cousin when she was 11 and being told not to tell her parents or she'd never see them again impacted the path her life has taken.The conversation shifts to how Dana has chosen to be open with her children regarding sexuality, sex education, and prevention/protection. Michelle shares a humorous story about "The BOOK." Listen to the case of the missing condoms and involuntary celibacy.Dana is shocked to learn about the condition of vaginal dryness. They have a humorous (as much humor as is possible when talking about vaginal dryness) conversation about what it's like to be sexual as you age. Dana promises to take this startling new knowledge back to her friends, take a survey, and report back.They end part one with a fun segment on dating and sex and dealing with feelings on each side of the 'relationship.' In the St. Louis region, Survivors of Sexual Assault can find assistance: in Missouri at the YWCA Women's Resource Center (314-645-4848) and in Illinois at Call For Help's Sexual Assault Victim's Care Unit (618-397-0975). Elsewhere in the Nation, please call 800-656-HOPE (4673)Be sure to catch Part Two of our discussion with Dana in episode 47.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #45 "Just Clowning Around"; Guest: Audrey Crabtree; Wine: L'Conti Brut

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 11:00:06 GMT

Michelle and Emily share a delicious bottle of L'Conti Brut sparkling wine with Audrey Crabtree, an award-winning performer, writer, and director. They have a fun and interesting discussion about comedy and clowning. They ask Audrey a ton of questions about life as a professional clown. Somehow, the conversation takes a sharp turn and they begin discussing the serial killer, John Wayne Gacy. Audrey shares that Sufjan Stevens even wrote a song about him. Link to the YouTube video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otx49Ko3fxwThey conduct some dream interpretations for Emily. They talk about asparagus and its effect on urine. They get serious and talk about staying true to theirselves even when the road they took isn't one they thought they would and how to look back with no regrets.They talk about the importance of laughter and the healing power of humor. They talk about why they love Improv comedy and how awesome it is to connect with their teammates in a scene or show. Audrey shares one of her favorite buddhist concepts: When you come to each life, you get to choose how much you want of joy, happiness, pain and struggle. That life is about balance. You can't have more joy than you do pain, more happiness than you do struggle. You choose though how much you want.Michelle asks Audrey about her character Deenie Nast's one-woman show and when she'll be back in St. Louis. (August 17th as part of the St. Louis Fringe Festival at .Zack).All in all a delightful conversation with surprising twists and turns and more than a few laughs.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #44 "The 5-minute Power Hour" Guest: Denise Mueller; Wine: Bel Ami Châteauneuf du Pape

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 11:00:35 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome Sommelier Denise Mueller to the podcast. Over a delicious bottle of Châteauneuf du Pape by Guillame Gonnet, the conversation winds as the wine flows. They discuss Denise's journey to becoming a sommelier, how she started her own wine school and her books on wine (links below), how she used dinner parties with various friends and tasting groups in the St. Louis area to prepare for the sommelier exam. They talk about how Denise's life changed two years ago when she was hit by a drunk driver (left her bed-ridden for 9 days!) and they dive into the lasting physical, emotional, and financial effects from that. They talk about trying to date after experiencing the trauma of losing a loved one. They discuss at length the role TRUST plays in establishing intimacy in a relationship and their fears of such intimacy. They talk about the experiences of dating a friend (is it a good thing or bad thing?), choosing to wait to have children (is it too late now?), the effect of social media on society and how we relate to it. They discuss French Porn, macro travel, being a 'fluffer for marriage', meditation, and the wisdom of the "5-minute power hour."Links to Denise's books: “PreSomm Course Book”: https://www.presomm.com/products/presomm-course-book or at https://www.Amazon.com“PreSomm Maps & Graphics Book”:https://www.presomm.com/products/presomm-maps-graphics or at https://www.Amazon.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, Time of the Month Show 7-31-19 Live at Gaslight Lounge

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:27:07 GMT

Live from Gaslight Studios in St. Louis, Michelle and Emily welcome the Executive Director from NARAL Missouri, Mallory Schwarz, to their "Time of the Month" Show. They talk about the importance of women’s reproductive rights and the impact recent legislation holds for all (regardless of what side of the aisle you sit). They share a bottle of Care Solidarity Rosé, a delightful Spanish wine whose company donates a portion of their proceeds to Breast Cancer research.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #43 "Flipping the Script" Guest: Francesca Passanise; Wine: La Madrid

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:00:15 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Francesca Passanise to the podcast. they share a delightful Argetinian Cabernet Franc, La Madrid. They have an enlightening conversation as they cover so many topics.Francesca shares her reactions to and perceptions of Puerto Rico after a recent visit there. They talk about Francesca's husband's style of art and when asked about her own artistic style, Francesca reveals she is a writer. She talks about being discouraged from pursuing writing as her career because she was always told she needed to do something that would support her. She chose to study business and marketing and has managed to marry her love of writing with her passion for effecting change in our world. She embraces her 'hopey-changey' part of her personality.The conversation flows naturally into a discussion about leadership differences between men and women, how women have a tendency to undervalue ourselves and our work, and equity vs equality.Francesca talks about her personal efforts to expand the cultural literacy in her children's school by reading to her daughters' class during story time during Black History Month and Women's History Month. She's been doing it for four years. She shares several books that everyone should read. Links to them are on our website http://cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com/season-2-43-flipping-the-script/Let's Talk About Race by Julius Lester (a St. Louisan)Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Vol 1 & 2 by Francesca Cavallo & Elena FavilliOne Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia.They talk about how we hide behind the idea that we are a "polite society" and this irrational fear of making strife isn't helping our country with having open and honest discussions.Francesca shared an incredibly touching story about one afternoon during their reading of One Crazy Summer when a student asked if the book somehow would show them how or give them advice on what to do when you can tell someone is judging you. This leads to a rich discussion on privilege and removing the 'otherness' we apply to people.Francesca recommends working with St. Louis organization, WeStories, to develop tools to help create change in our community. She points to two artists who are creating particularly powerful pieces about racism and "other"ing that we should be watching: Myloan Dinh & Myra Eastman.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #42 "Sex & Marijuana" Guest: Dr. Becky Lynn, MD; Wine: Tago

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:00:04 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome Dr. Becky Lynn, MD back to the podcast with a fascinating episode on the perceptions of marijuana's impact on women's sexual health and orgasms. They share a wonderful bottle of Tago, a red wine from Portugal.They learn about endocannabinoids that occur naturally in the human body. They talk about the lack of research on the effects of marijuana because it has been illegal for so long, but there is hope with the change in its legal status that more research will be done.Michelle asks Dr. Becky Lynn to explain the concept of marijuana as a "Gateway Drug" and the effects on younger people/teenagers.They discuss CBD and THC; ratios for medical marijuana; restaurants using it in cocktails; regulated versus non-regulated; reputable suppliers versus non-reputable.Michelle and Emily have a fan-girl moment when Dr. Becky Lynn talked about her interview with Dan Savage on his Savage Love podcast. (https://www.savagelovecast.com)The conversation moves to the recent anti-choice legislation in Missouri, Georgia, and Alabama and its effect on individual sex lives. They talk about double standards. What is the male version of the word "slut"? What's the female version of the word "Don Juan"? What is low sex drive? Is it a physical issue or is a relationship issue? Sex Ed historically has been about how not to get pregnant, never about pleasure. Dr. Becky Lynn recommends the website "OMG Yes!" https://www.omgyes.com for great sexual education geared towards women. She also talks about how women can use porn to find what suits them in their sexual desires and recommends Erika Lust for women-centric porn. https://erikalust.comDr. Becky Lynn clarifies many misconceptions that people regarding sex education, anatomy, periods, ovaries and more! New vocabulary word - mittleschmerz https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mittelschmerz/symptoms-causes/syc-20375122Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #41 "Raise Your Voice!" Guest: Denise Naughton; Wine: Squadra Rosé

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:00:24 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome their producer and friend, Denise Naughton, back to the podcast. (You can learn more about Denise on Season 1, Episode 21 "Good News Network".) They share a wonderful, crisp bottle of Rosé from Squadra. They share their respective 4th of July experiences. Emily is thankfully recovering from the stress and anxiety of nearly losing her little man, Iggy Pup, and her fiancé Ken in separate scary situations. Michelle spent the 4th with several Improv friends. Denise visited Fair St. Louis for a few hours.They share their reactions to the craziness in the news from the Women's National Team winning the World Cup; Title IX; the 4th of July festival in DC; teleprompter issues; Epstein's arrest; upcoming Mueller testimony; 2020 Democratic primary season; to how to survive Mercury (and five other planets!) in Retrograde.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #40 - "A Sense of Grace"; Guest: Abby Kelman; Wine: 2016 La Pincoya

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 11:00:19 GMT

Michelle and Emily share a bottle of La Pincoya (a Chilean blend) with guest Abby Kelman. Abby is an attorney who specializes in assisting clergy of all faiths with legal services. They have a fascinating discussion about life in Israel, Jewish culture and traditions, life as the daughter of a rabbi and the impact her father's sense of grace and belief in people had on her life. They talk about the active choice of choosing community and get a crash course in Yiddish (Did you know there are so many Yiddish phrases and words in use in every day life?)https://kelmanlawfirm.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Queer-Expectations-Genealogy-Contemporary-Literature/dp/1438472234Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #39 "Soul Seduction"; Guest: Michelle Mynx; Wine: Mâcon-Milly Lamartine

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 11:00:24 GMT

Michelle and Emily share a bottle of Mâcon-Milly Lamartine, a delicious white burgundy, with Michelle Mynx, a pioneer of the modern pole world, who has performed in hundreds of shows both as half of the critically acclaimed Polesque duo “Gravity Plays Favorites” and as a solo artist. In 2010, Mynx opened her studio in St. Louis, the Mynx Academy. https://www.mynxacademy.com/The three of them don't shy away from the headlines that Missouri and other states have been making regarding abortion rights, access to women's healthcare, rape, choice, sex trafficking and more. It is a passionate conversation, timely and necessary. After a break to refresh their glasses and to take a deep breath, Michelle Mynx shares how her journey took her from starting as a cocktail waitress at a strip club as soon as she turned 18 to becoming a dancer in the clubs to learning how to pole dance to taking her act "on the road" to creating her pole dance academy. Mynx discusses the variety of workshops she offers and the intriguing difference between "Soul Seduction" and "Eye-Fucking."They discuss at length the "emotional labor" that women put themselves through and how important it is to take moments/hours/days/whatever is needed for self-care. They discuss the importance of real connections and real conversations with real people. And the power of hope.Links to resources discussed during the conversation:Gateway Women's Access Fund, -https://www.gwaf.orgYWCA St Louis Women's Resource Center https://www.ywcastl.org/what-were-doing/womens-resource-centerICASA - https://www.icasa.orgFor our listeners who are not in St. Louis or Illinois, please contact RAINN - https://www.rainn.org - the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization for support and resources.12th Annual Extravaganza Pole Dancing Showcasehttps://www.mynxacademy.com/en/extravaganza/***This episode was recorded in May when the Show-Me Burlesque event was taking place. Unfortunately, it is not happening this weekend.***Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #38 "The 'It' Factor"; Guest: Alicia Revé; Wine: Segura Viudas Brut Reserva

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:00:09 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome rising star, vocalist, actress, and artist, Alicia Revé to the Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. They share bubbles by Segura Viudas, a Brut Reserva.The conversation flows as freely as the bubbles. They talk theatre: church plays, favorite shows, firsts, and acting for film vs the stage. They talk show business: being an actor, being an actor of color, being a woman of color in the business. They talk about how art is also a form of activism and that it can be used to change minds and hearts and society. Two such theatre productions Alicia participated in that changed lives: St. Louis Fringe Festival "The Gringo" and One-Minute Plays.They talk about how art comes from somebody's soul and that you should invest in their work and not ask for a discount or for it for free. Alicia can be reached at www.aliciareve.weebly.com and on Instagram and Twitter.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #37 "Platonic Touch Therapy"; Guest: Angelia Scott; Wine: Maysara Autees Pinot Blanc

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:00:16 GMT

Michelle and Emily share a bottle of Maysara Autees while welcoming guest Angelia Scott to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. They share a wonderful bottle of pinot blanc from Maysara Winery called Autees. Michelle met Angelia at the Mannequin Art Project where Angelia and her partners in Sacred Touch STL had their mannequin art piece, "Mr. Cosmos & Mrs. Earth," on display. They talk about the emotional release that occurs when an art piece is finished almost as if giving birth and how differently art impacts the artist versus the audience. Emily and Michelle ask Angelia to explain the Platonic Touch therapy practice she is involved in. She shares how she came to the therapy first as a client and then later as a practitioner. She was dating a little and experiencing difficulties connecting, uncomfortable with intimacy with her walls up, The conversation continues with the exploration about some of the walls women put up before relationships, during, and then afterwards. How sometimes we see people for their fullest potential and the let down when they continue to not meet that potential. How hard it is to just accept that the person is exactly who they present themselves to be.She talked about how her desire to be a good partner and understand why intimacy and vulnerability could be so difficult and anxiety producing led her to platonic touch therapy. They talk about letting go of the conditioning that most touch should lead to sex. A post from Sacred Touch STL really resonated with her and inspired her to learn more about Cuddling Therapy. "The amount of love and touch you have in your life is how much you think you deserve." And she wanted to change her life.They discuss how trauma impacts our bodies and psyches and can manifest in various ways. Angelia stressed that platonic touch therapy is a trauma-informed practice. She explains what a client can expect during sessions. Angelia shares how her desire to have a healthy relationship with a partner as well as to be closer to her children manifested as a result of participating in the therapy. Angelia shares some tips for people to get comfortable with bringing more intimacy in their lives. This conversation is inspiring, warm, insightful, and hopeful. If you're interested in learning more about platonic touch therapy, you can email Angelia at creativejugular@gmail.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #36 "Monica's Voice"; Guest: Regina Sykes; Wine: Kraemer Brut Rose

Fri, 31 May 2019 11:00:07 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome guest Regina Sykes to the podcast. They have a frank, intimate, heart-wrenching, and poignant conversation on what Regina and her family and friends went through when her daughter, Monica, went missing three years ago and the aftermath learning she'd been murdered by her boyfriend. Regina's honesty about the pain she felt then and now, the grief she struggles with, and how she works to move forward in life with a human-sized hole in her heart.Because Regina had been forced into navigating the various 'missing person' systems, she has turned that expertise and compassion into an organization called "Monica's Voice" with a focus on helping families with missing loved ones.They have a passionate discussion about St. Louis being ranked in the top ten cities for sex trafficking and the high number of young girls going missing in north St. Louis County and more specifically the City of Berkeley, MO. This episode is an emotional rollercoaster. Make sure you tell your loved ones and friends how important they are to you and that you love them. Life is too short.Resources mentioned:https://www.monicasvoice.orghttps://www.monicasvoice.org/important-informationhttps://www.nytimes.com/1993/12/10/us/a-town-in-terror-as-children-disappear.html

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BONUS Episode #MauledbyLove Guest: Sam Maul; Wine: Sheridan

Mon, 27 May 2019 11:00:07 GMT

Michelle and Emily pepper their audio engineer and newlywed Sam Maul with questions about his recent wedding. They want the details on everything but the wedding night. Get the inside scoop on the most sought after St. Louis wedding of the year. Michelle and Emily compare their wedding experiences with the current environment. How many attendants do you have? Tuxedos vs Suits. Best color for the bridesmaids. How many cocktail hours are enough during the wedding and reception? DJ versus live band? First dance: lessons or 'sway-sway'? How hard is it to write your own vows? How do you stay within a wedding budget to make sure you have $$ for a honeymoon?Sam has asked for listeners to send in suggestions on what to drink while he and Jeannie honeymoon in Greece.Emily asks Sam to tell the story about how he and Jeannie met and their first date. Trust us, it's really sweet.You'll be #mauledbylove after listening to this episode.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #35 "Beloved Bust - Breast Care 101 " Guest: Melissa Russell; Wine: Forth

Fri, 24 May 2019 11:00:07 GMT

Michelle & Emily share their sorrow over the fire at Notre Dame in Paris with a bottle of Forth, a 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Sonoma region. Emily shares how exactly ten years ago she was in Paris at Notre Dame on a life-changing journey. They welcome guest, friend, and myofascial therapist, Melissa Russell (https://www.quantumhealingarts.net) to the podcast.Michelle endured tailbone pain for two and a half years and did a variety of treatments before finding Melissa. After several months of therapy, Michelle finally found relief from the pain and corrected the tailbone problem.Melissa explains the difference between myofascial release therapy and massage therapy. She shares several inspiring experiences with her clients.They talk about the many body issues that can be helped/resolved using myofascial therapy including painful sex, and other pelvic floor issues. Melissa talks about how pelvic floor dates with couples can be great intimacy builders within relationships.Melissa shares how a breast cancer survivor came to her because an implant had been rejected and she had experienced so many side effects from the implant. This experience was the catalyst for Melissa to expand her practice to include a special focus on breast cancer survivors. Beloved Bust (https://www.belovedbust.com) is designed to teach women how to work on their breasts and how to work on their scars, to fill in the gap from surviving breast cancer to getting back to their new favorite selves.They share their experiences of their first awareness of their boobs and the not-so-fun phase of puberty, hiding boobs with books, boys popping bra straps, etc... and how those experiences shape our perceptions of ourselves. They lament how women don't grow up knowing their bodies are beautiful, magical, and nothing to be ashamed of.Melissa describes what a session of Breast Care 101 is like in a group setting in case you want to have her as a guest one month at your book club (for example) meeting.Upcoming Breast Care 101 class June 9, 2019 at Joy of Yoga in St. Louis."One of the beautiful things is to teach people how to work on themselves." - Melissa RussellThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #34 "The Common Good" Guest: Carol DeVaughan; Wine: Phoenix 2013

Fri, 17 May 2019 11:00:09 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome guest Carol DeVaughan to the podcast. The conversations in this episode are deep and challenging but end on an uplifting note. They talk about the tragedy in New Zealand, the prime minister's response, gun control, the Holocaust, the importance of travel inside of and outside of the US. They talk about the Anne Frank house and Michelle shares some poignant stories from when she traveled Europe in 1990. Carol shares how she had to make changes and adapt her life to situations that presented themselves such as raising her children by herself while her husband was in Vietnam, to being told her degree from a nonTennessee university was of no value to the school system in Tennessee, to being told her husband didn't want to be married anymore, to a woman saying she should go to seminary school. They touch on politics and the impact of feminism - how far they've come, yet how far women still have left to go. They talk about how fear overtakes a society and strategize on how to get civilization to a point where the focus is on the greater good again.They reference the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center in St. Louis. You can get more info here - www.hmlc.orgThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #33 "Knock my Socks Off! aka The Blended Orgasm"; Guest: Lora Haddock; Wine: Lavico

Fri, 10 May 2019 11:00:09 GMT

UPDATE AS OF 12/2/2022 - It has been brought to our attention that Lora DiCarlo has filed for bankruptcy. If you or anyone you know has an outstanding claim against the company, visit https://bedbible.com/lora-dicarlo-bankrupt/ to get more information on the bankruptcy and how to file a claim.

Emily & Michelle sip on a bottle of Lavico and welcome Lora Haddock, CEO of Lora DiCarlo , a woman-run start-up determined to change the face of pleasure products to the podcast. https://loradicarlo.com They are thrilled to have Lora as a guest after first hearing about her company during Season 1, Episode 21 (Good News Network). They discuss blended orgasms, aka "Knock Your Head Off" orgasms, which is a combination of g-spot and clitoral stimulation and how Lora has turned that quest into designing a hands-free massager, the Ose Massager, that is completely customizable to the user. (It will be available in the Fall of 2019.) They talk about the historical shame and stigma attached to female masturbation and how that impacts the sexual life of women. Lora and her company are working to freeing women from that shame and stigma. They agree there is an urgent need to keep discussing women's sexual health, orgasms, and that the needs of women matter. The conversation expands to a discussion on how technology is being used to expand and enhance the options for fulfilling sexual experiences for women. Learn more about haptic technology here -https://www.ultrahaptics.com/news/blog/what-is-haptic-feedback/ They dive into the controversy from when Lora's company received a CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Robotics and Drones that was rescinded one month later because the product was deemed "immoral, obscene, and profane." Michelle & Emily share their outrage at the assumption that a woman's orgasm is obscene and profane and encourage Lora to keep being the trailblazer. UPDATE: They scored an apology from CES. And raised $2M in additional funding! Read more here --> https://loradicarlo.com/pages/cesgenderbias There is so much great information and fun conversation in this episode, it will knock your socks off! Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook: @cspeakpodcast Instagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcast Twitter: @cliterallyspea1 Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794 Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions. And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #32 "Sex, Drugs, and Shoes..." Guest: Isabelle Raymond; Wine: Susumaniello 2015

Fri, 03 May 2019 11:00:09 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome guest, author, and friend, Isabelle Raymond, to the show while relishing a delicious bottle of an Italian wine, Susumaniello 2015. Emily and Isabelle encourage Michelle to stop hoarding her wine reminding her that life is too short and to drink the wine. Michelle offers a compromise that she knows will cost her more money.Isabelle shares her passion for pole dancing and the impact it has had on her life, professionally as well as personally. A vulnerable point in her life led her to walk into the pole dancing studio and she hasn't looked back since. Isabelle talks of the warm, welcoming community in St. Louis who celebrate you for who you are.Isabelle describes a shocking (but unfortunately very familiar to so many women) story about a recent trip to NYC with a girlfriend who was on the receiving end of a deliberate "roofie" drugging. They share their own individual stories - one where Emily lost 30 days of memory! They share their outrage at the pervasiveness of this passive aggression towards women.Here's a link to the signs of someone who's been roofied - https://www.narconon.org/drug-abuse/signs-symptoms-rohypnol-use.htmlThey finish the episode on a happier and more light-hearted note discussing Isabelle's book, The Shoe Diet. https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Diet-Ph-D-Isabelle-Shaw/dp/0978797205/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=the+shoe+diet&qid=1555105938&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sr=1-13They discuss behavior management strategies to quit smoking, to lose weight, or to quit some other self-destructive behavior."You are worth every effort you put in to yourself." - Isabelle RaymondThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, 'Time of the Month' Show: Michelle's Bday; Wine: Nicholson Jones 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon

Thu, 02 May 2019 11:00:29 GMT

Michelle and Emily celebrate their monthly "Time of the Month" facebook live show with a studio audience in Studio A. They sip on a splurge wine: Nicholson Jones 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. Emily showers Michelle with birthday gifts of flowers, wine glasses, and dark chocolate cake.Emily asks Michelle to share select advice through the decades of life. Michelle gives advice from 0-10, 10-20, 20-30, 30-40, and 40-50. They share funny stories about their first cars and learning to drive a stick shift while holding the driver's door closed. Michelle talks about how painting rooms in her house was therapy for her during divorce.Michelle revisits a blog post "Some things I've learned..." she wrote 10 years ago on her first blog - The Minivan Philosopher.Special thanks to Denise Naughton of Brand You Media & STL Verified (she's also our guest on Episode 21 - Good News Network) for providing us with the equipment to record this episode for our Cliterally Speaking the Podcast Youtube Channel.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #31 "Step inside the Writer's Mind"; Guest: Rachel Ellyn; Wine: Pierre LeGrand 2016

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:00:09 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome Kansas City author and friend, Rachel Ellyn, to the podcast where they compare divorces, ruminate on how the criteria for a woman's 'ideal mate' changes as we age, and share tips on outsmarting skimmer machines at gas station pumps within the first five minutes!The conversation stays lively and engaging as they sip on a bottle of Pierre LeGrand 2016 (side note: Michelle's not a fan. Laugh along with Emily as she tries to convince Michelle of the wine's finer attributes.) Rachel since she's connecting to the podcast via zoom sips on a bottle of Roc de Segur and shares about her favorite wine store's '$100 a case' promotion.Rachel talks about the impact of taking care of her aging parents has had on her prolific writing career. Michelle & Emily learn about the difference between Alzheimers and Lewy Body Dementia which Rachel's father suffered from. Rachel shares how they were first clued in that something wasn't right with him while they were zip-lining over alligator-infested waters.The conversation moves to voodoo, a central topic of Rachel's newest novel (due for release in June). They talked about the history, it's applications and getting to travel to the Dominican Republic for more firsthand research.Rachel and Emily discuss their love of horror movies and compare notes while Michelle declares she won't be attending any of their future Halloween parties. (Michelle is not a horror movie fan.)The episode wraps with Rachel telling of the night she experienced her own "Night of the Living Dead" and lessons she learned from it. Listeners can find out more info on Rachel and her books by visiting www.rachelellyn.com. Links to info on Lewy Body Dementia can be found on Cliterally Speaking's website in the blog for this episode.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #30, "Baby Blues" Guest: Michelle Biedermann; Wine: FieldHouse Rose

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:00:04 GMT

Michelle begins this episode complaining about the painful flare up of her plantar fasciitis after enjoying a month of relief from the cortisone shot. She talks about the emotional blow she felt from the fear of never living without the pain in her foot. Emily offers great words of encouragement and implores the Cliteratti to send positive healing vibes.They welcome their friend Michelle Biedermann to the studio where they explore the world of clean crafted wine and wine making while enjoying a bottle of FieldHouse Rose from Scout & Cellar.Michelle Biedermann offers her tasting notes on the wine while revealing that she and her husband are expecting their second child in September. However she learned of the pregnancy as a side effect of going to the doctor to seek treatment for what she thought was the flu but was actually PNEUMONIA!They have a lively, informative, and honest discussion about the not so fun aspects of being pregnant and the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies it. They talk about making sense of the emotions and cutting yourself some slack and releasing the guilt from not being blissful about being pregnant. If you have additional suggestions or examples of things that have worked for you or someone you know, please message the podcast.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #29, "From Tee to Green" Guest: Nicole Jeray; Wine: Crossfork Creek Merlot

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:00:04 GMT

Michelle & Emily begin this episode lamenting the recent passing of former teen idol, Luke Perry and how getting older correlates with the switch from attending baptisms and weddings to a lot more funerals.After consoling each other, they open a bottle of Crossfork Creek Merlot and welcome Nicole Jeray an LPGA professional to the conversation.Nicole shares her journey from being a caddy at 13 to playing for her college, Northern Illinois University, and then turning professional. They discuss how the industry has changed from when she entered the profession. She shares how different the industry treats female & male golfers from placing the females in host houses at tournaments versus paying for hotel lodging for the males to the wide disparities in tournament prize money.Nicole shares how she was diagnosed with narcolepsy in her 3rd year on the LPGA tour. Doctors had dismissed her symptoms as a side effect of the professional athlete's lifestyles for years before diagnosis. Once she had an answer, she had to work hard to stay competitive while incorporating her new medical regime.They explore the sacrifices women make to pursue a career in professional sports and what societal changes would be necessary to make it more manageable for better work/life balance. They end the show on a positive note as Nicole talks about some upcoming tournaments she's playing in and the great young talent she's working with as a golf coach.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #28 "Buongiorno" Guests: Meredith Sutch & Elena Barbero Wine:Sito dei Fossili, Barbaresco

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:00:02 GMT

Emily & Michelle welcome Meredith Sutch & Elena Barbero to the podcast. Meredith works with the distributor Tavolo Vigneto to bring the wines Elena's company represents. They share two bottles of Italian wine from the region of Piedmont. The first is a white wine, Site dei Fossili made from the Arneis grape. The second is a red wine, Barbaresco often called the Queen of Wines from Piedmont. Michelle pledges to visit Elena on her next trip to Italy.They discuss the ways being a female Sommelier in the historically male-dominated industry has changed from when Meredith started and Elena's experience. Elena discusses growing up in Italy and beginning as a young child picking the grapes for her family's vineyard. Meredith, Elena, and Emily encourage Michelle to continue developing her wine palate and tell her it's totally okay to continue to treat herself to high quality wines. Elena says the important thing to remember about drinking wine is you are sharing the happiness not only of the winemaker but also of the friends with whom you are sharing it. Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE

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Season 2, #27 "A Letter from the Universe" Guest: Vanessa Rudloff; Wine: The Juice Asylum

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:00:12 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome artist and photographer, Vanessa Rudloff to the podcast. They drink a bottle of red wine - The Juice Asylum - and talk about Houdini dogs, Naughti Gras, Fetishes, Tiny Bronze Dicks, and interesting first dates and making new friends as adults.They have an interesting and in-depth discussion about the idea that all the challenges in life have brought you to the person you are. Vanessa shares her perspective on and her belief in 'what's meant to be will be.' They talk about writing letters, having pen pals, and sharing memories. Vanessa shares a touching story about a box of lost letters and reuniting them with the woman who had written them.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 2, #26 - 50 Shades of Pink Guest: Caren Libby; Wine: Vignoble Musset-Roullier

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 11:00:19 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Photographer & Lifestyle Brander, Caren Libby, to Season 2 of the podcast. They share a wonderful Cabernet Franc from Vignoble Musset-Roullier as they give their opinions on the Oscars, speculating on whether or not Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper have a 'thing' going on?? They explore the themes presented in the Oscar winner for Documentary Short, "Period. End of Sentence." and the initiative, The Pad Project. www.thepadproject.org. As Caren eloquently says "It's all about the period, until it isn't." And in light of the monthly period woes we all experience, Caren offers some coping mechanisms and educates us on the best girl scout cookies to pair with which wine. Learn what wine goes best with Thin Mints and Shortbread and Samoas. During this enlightenment, Emily bemoans the fact she doesn't have a local girl scout rep to buy cookies from and asks listeners to get in touch, because she needs her hook-up.In addition, Michelle shares info about the pink tax and how women spend more money annually on 'luxury' items like tampons and feminine hygiene products. Visit axthepinktax.com to find out how much you have paid for being a woman over your lifetime.They talk about lifestyle branding, photography, Emily's fashion photo shoot and the power of women making a difference.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #25 "Fashion, Cocktails, & Chainsaws"; Guest: Jacqui Segura; Wine: Soul CR 2015

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:00:18 GMT

Michelle, Emily and guest (& friend), Jacqui Krawczyk Segura, celebrate the end of Season 1. They review a bottle of Soul CR 2015 while talking about themed parties (e.g. 12th Night, Gin & Croquet, 1970s Birthday Roast) and costume closets.They talk Fashion. Emily shares her mantras: "If it feels like you, it's gonna look like you! If you enjoy it, wear it, own it!" Michelle shares a funny story about yoga pants, a comfy sweatshirt, and paint.Jacqui details her favorite "good morning, pick me up, Mardi Gras" drink. Emily describes her method for sorting her wine collection (which includes a stash of "drink with Michelle wine").Michelle & Jacqui celebrate that they are both Tauruses even though Jacqui thinks cows are the most treacherous animals on the earth. She shares a personal experience that justifies it as well! All that scary animal talk lead Michelle and Emily to talk about the crazy chainsaw guy at a recent live music show. They all agreed they avoid scary movies. Emily says the only way she'll watch a scary movie is if she knows the spoilers/ending (#theboatsinks).They share tree trimming stories and how they are grateful to be alive. They laugh about their parental failures and all agree there should be a parental statute of limitations. They wrap up the season finale with the sweetest story of how Jacqui met her husband on an army base in Germany in the summer of '89.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1 - Promo/Recap One

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 05:57:00 GMT

Michelle & Emily highlight some of the topics and guests in Season 1 of Cliterally Speaking the Podcast.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1- Promo/Recap Two

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 05:56:29 GMT

Emily & Michelle share some of the guests, topics, and highlights from Season 1.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #24, "The Beauty Queen with the Big Leg"; Guest: Amy Rivera; Wine: Chateau Quintus

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:00:08 GMT

Emily and Michelle drink a bottle of Saint Emilion Chateau Quintus while talking with their guest, Amy Rivera about her remarkable life. Although born with the inflammatory disease lymphedema, Amy wasn't officially diagnosed until she was 32. Amy shows the power of resilience in overcoming a crippling disability with no known cure. "I was supposed to be in a wheelchair by the time I was 30." Amy sought out treatments for her inherited inflammatory disease and has embarked upon her journey to inform, educate, and inspire others.They talk about dysfunctional families, the power and lasting impact of words, and more importantly, the power of forgiveness. They try to answer the question: How can you give unconditional love if you've never received it and don't think you deserve it?Amy talks about her upcoming book "Awaken your Resilient Authority" which is part memoir and part inspirational/self-help.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #23 "A Spy Among Us"; Guest: Deb Gaut; Wine: Jardin en Fleurs Vouvray

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 12:00:03 GMT

Michelle and Emily welcome Deb Gaut, founder of Boomalally magazine, to the podcast. They share a delightful white wine, Jardin en Fleurs Vouvray while Deb fascinates our listeners with her fabulous life story. Deb went from the life of an academic teaching on both coasts to working for a US spy agency to creating Boomalally magazine that celebrates life after 50. https://www.boomalally.comEmily and Deb talk about their collaboration, A Tryst on Cherokee, on an artist pop-up to feature St. Louis artists and designers. Visit their facebook page to learn more. https://www.facebook.com/trystoncherokee/They discuss bad bosses and want to hear from you and your own 'Best Worst Boss/Things'. Email, call, comment on facebook!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #22 "BAMFUC"; Guest: Becky Schoenig; Wine: Sidekick

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:00:15 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome Becky Schoenig, owner of SymBowls and founder of the facebook group "Bad Ass Mother Fucking Unicorn Club" to the podcast. They share a bottle of the amazing California wine - Sidekick.Laugh along as Michelle and Becky try to get Emily comfortable with using "that special word" and hear why Michelle hates Coast deodorant soap.They talk about the success of Becky's restaurant, Symbowl, and using food as medicine. For more information, click here. https://www.mysymbowl.comThey get introspective during this episode about what it means to be a woman in her 40s. They ponder if we as 40-something women have an obligation to our younger sisters by sharing our experiences. Becky describes a magical, life-changing trip she and her daughter took to Utah to visit a high school friend. It's all about shifting your perspective and enjoying the journey.We thank you for listening and for subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #21 "Good News Network" Guest: Denise Naughton; Wine: Cairanne Le Brave

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:00:05 GMT

Emily and Michelle share a bottle of Cairanne Le Brave by Guillame Connet with their guest, Denise Naughton of STLVerified. They discuss what brought her back to St. Louis after years in journalism in New York and across the United States. Denise's entrepreneurial spirit and love of interesting people and places inspired her to create the Good News Network in St. Louis. She shares what attracts her to a good story and compels her to tell it through video.A friend of Denise says you can't go wrong drinking wine with an animal on the label. So we thought it'd be fun if our listeners shared their favorite wines with animals on the label using #animalwines and tag our instagram cliterallyspeakingthepodcast.Denise reported about a pair of hands-free pleasure panties created by women she learned of on her recent trip to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Michelle and Emily pledged to learn more!Denise shared how being a woman in media has evolved from when she first started and how far it still needs to go. They discuss the red flags in toxic employment situations and the importance of incorporating self-care on a regular basis.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #20 "The Love Shack" Guest: Heidi Harris; Wine: Sexual Chocolate

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:00:05 GMT

Happy Valentine's Day! Emily and guest, Heidi Harris (Associate Concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony)work hard to get Michelle out of her grumpy perspective on Valentine's Day and love. It is an emergency intervention!They talk "bedroom accessories," great first loves (you will be SOOO surprised by Emily's first great love), relationship roles and how to define them, while sipping the gorgeous red wine 'Sexual Chocolate' and tasting delightful, fancy desserts.Heidi talks about how she has married her loves of yoga, music, mindfulness, & writing into workshops and classes for young musicians to assist them with developing coping skills and methods for managing anxiety. For more information on Heidi and her workshops visit www.heidimarieharris.com Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #19 "Ghost Food"; Guest: Lacey Reinhardt; Wine: White Knight

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 12:00:05 GMT

Emily and Michelle welcome Lacey Reinhardt of HauntedStl to the podcast. They share a bottle of White Knight, a 2017 Viognier from Clarksburg and discuss interesting ways to open wine bottles. Michelle gives some tips for when you are drinking in Scotland.Lacey shares how she transitioned from veterinary medicine to working with the paranormal community in Missouri. They discuss the various paranormal activity and opportunities for exploration/learning in St. Louis. Michelle shares her experience at the Mary King's Close tour in Edinburgh, Scotland. Learn how a sensitivity to EMF (electromagnetic fields) can also be an indicator of sensitivity to paranormal activity. They each share their own experience with ghost activity throughout their lives.Find out more information about Lacey's tours here - https://hauntedstltours.com/Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #18 "Kicking Cancer to the Curb"; Guests: Julie George, Kathy Chechik; Wine: Sauvage

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:00:13 GMT

This episode started out simply as a celebration between Michelle and Emily on Michelle reaching her post cancer treatment five-year milestone when Emily surprised her by bring into the conversation two people who were integral parts of Michelle's care team. Listen as they share a bottle of Sauvage and reminisce the good, the bad, and the ugly of Michelle's diagnosis, surgery, and treatment.In spite of the craziness, the utter shock at a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment, Michelle managed to stay as positive as possible through treatment and shares some of her coping strategies. She continues to credit and support and talk about the amazing work the Cancer Support Community of St. Louis (http://www.cancersupportstl.org) provides people impacted by cancer.Michelle shares her goals for the next five years as "cancer" moves further to the background.Please note that this episode was also the first time they did a live Facebook stream at the same time. Please bear with the few random shout-outs during the episode. They promise to get better at balancing livestreaming and recording.And as always,Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #17 "Queen of Burlesque" Guest: Lola Van Ella; Wine: Valle del Cúa

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 12:00:15 GMT

Join Emily and Michelle for a wonderful intimate conversation with the Queen of Burlesque, Lola Van Ella. They share a bottle of Via Del Cua while talking about Lola's beginnings from her childhood fascination with corsets and fishnets to her first burlesque gig. They discuss her importance in growing the burlesque community in St. Louis and how her relocation to New Orleans as part of her artistic growth.They talk about women's empowerment, agency, being shameless in who you are, and how vulnerability is a person's greatest strength.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #16 "3 Generations" Guests: Patti Campbell, Megan Ratcliff Wine: Clos Noly Pouilly-Fuisse

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:00:05 GMT

Emily and Michelle share a special conversation with Michelle's mom and daughter over a bottle of Clos Noly Pouilly-Fuisse.They discuss the common thread that ties them together beyond simply genetics. They share their histories as women and their hopes for the future. They talk about women finding their voices and being comfortable in their skins. They share the challenges they face. They share funny memories of dance classes, costumes, and middle school musicals. It's a touching intergenerational conversation and for Michelle, a dream come true.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #15 - “The Ripple Effect" Guest: Catherine Dudley-Rose, Wine: Domaine de Valmoissine

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 12:00:05 GMT

Emily & Michelle drink a bottle of Domaine de Valmoissine Pinot Noir with Catherine Dudley-Rose, the writer and director of the very film that is directly responsible for bringing them together to create Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. They talk with Catherine about her film “Parallel Chords,” her journey in making it happen, and discuss the power of the ripple effect in life.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #14 - "Little Goals, Big Goals for 2019" Guest: Darcella Craven; Wine: Le Paradou (Rose)

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 12:00:05 GMT

Michelle & Emily share a bottle of Le Paradou (Rose from Cotes de Provence) with guest, Darcella Craven.They close out 2018 with a celebratory episode sharing their life goals- small and large - for 2019. They talk self care, finding love, or simply having a date that lasts longer than a cup of coffee. They share what they are thankful for from 2018 and excited for in the next year.We wish all of our listeners a Happy New Year!!!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!Til next year!

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Season 1, Bonus Track - Happy Holidays from Us!

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:00:05 GMT

We just want to take a moment to say thanks for listening and to wish everyone Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2019!Visit our website www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comLike and follow us on twitter (@cliterallyspea1), instagram (@cliterallyspeakingthepodcast), facebook (@cspeakpodcast)We'd love to hear from you! Call and leave a message on our comment line: 812-727-0794Like us, leave a review, tell your friends!

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Season 1, Bonus - Holiday Episode Wine: Atmospheres

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:00:06 GMT

Happy Holidays!We're thrilled to be back in the studio to record our holiday episode. Emily has been sick for a few weeks & finally feels like a human again. She is ready for some great wine, too! We share a wonderful bottle of bubbly - Atmospheres by Jo Landron.We talk holiday favorites: decorations, memories, and music.Michelle shares memories of Christmas in Hawaii, a road trip her family took from California to Arkansas in the mid '80s, watching Vicar of Dibley (RIP Emma Chambers :-( ) with her kids, and the one present she never(!!!) expected to receive.Emily shares a special memory of how calling her dad "the Grinch" one year turned that Christmas from sadness to joy.Emily asks Sam to give the Jewish history of the Lilith myth. (Apparently, she is often envisioned as a dangerous demon of the night, who is sexually wanton, and who steals babies in the darkness and is curiously absent from the Bible Emily was reading at a local church).Lilith is more than a character on Frasier or a music festival. Who knew?!Sam shares how his family likes to play holiday pranks. Pantene anyone?We also announce our upcoming LIVE recording!!!Visit our website www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comLike and follow us on twitter (@cliterallyspea1), instagram (@cliterallyspeakingthepodcast), facebook (@cspeakpodcast)We'd love to hear from you! Call & leave a message on our comment line: 812-727-0794Like us, leave a review, tell your friends!

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Season 1, #13 - "Superwoman lives here" Guest: Nicole Gorovsky; Wine: The Chook - Australian Shiraz

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:00:05 GMT

Iggy Pup makes his debut at Shock City Studios while Michelle & Emily share a bottle of Australian Shiraz - The Chook - with their guest, local superhero & expert in empowerment, Nicole Gorovsky. Nicole Gorovsky has spent her entire career fighting criminals, abusers and the institutions that protect them. As a prosecutor and as a civil attorney, she knows what it is like to stand side by side with survivors. She speaks candidly on how each case leaves a lasting impact and what she does to maintain a healthy balance. They talk about 'tricky people' and how to protect yourself, your family, and friends from the 'tricky people.'We wish all of our listeners Happy Holidays and are so appreciative of each and every one!Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastFacebook: @cspeakpodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Watch our podcast on Youtube (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) - get the behind the scenes fun conversations during the breaks -We'd love to hear from you - call our comment line - 812-727-0794Subscribe, like us, leave a review and tell ALL your friends!!!

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Season 1, #12 - "My ex, the narcissist" Guest: Sarah Dubberke; Wine: Anko Argentinian Malbec

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:00:05 GMT

Emily & Michelle share a bottle of Argentinian Malbec, Anko, with guest Sarah Dubberke. They discuss the Black Tie Gala Fundraiser Emily and Sarah attended while Michelle pouts and sulks. Sarah shares her adoption story and what it's like to have her birth mother back in her life after 40+ years. Discussion turns to difficulties dating in your 40s and how Sarah thought she'd finally found the love of her life for the second time when he turned out to be a manipulative, & controlling narcissist. In other words, narcissists don't make good spouses!Visit our website www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comLike and follow us on twitter (@cliterallyspea1), instagram (@cliterallyspeakingthepodcast), facebook (@cspeakpodcast)We'd love to hear from you! Call and leave a message on our comment line: 812-727-0794Like us, leave a review, tell your friends!

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Season 1, #11 - "Unsolicited Life Advice" Guest: Amanda Staggenborg; Wine: Moscato D'Asti

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:00:17 GMT

Michelle & Emily welcome Professor Amanda Staggenborg to the podcast. They share a wonderful bottle of Moscato D'Asti by Cascinetta Vietta, Listen to their worst babysitting stories, unsolicited life advice, how Emily became a germaphobe and her unique self care routines during the holidays, and the irritating syndrome of Mommy-Shaming.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #10 - "Crazy Young Mother" Guest: Julia Greco; Wine: Marie Copinet Champagne

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:00:14 GMT

Emily & Michelle welcome the amazing, vibrant, and brave, -the 'crazy young mother' -Julia Greco. Listen as she shares how a lifetime of chronic pain took her to the darkest of places this past summer. Julia chronicles her journey on her wonderful blog, www.crazyyoungmother.com and how her ultimate delights - her family, good food, and wine motivated her to keep fighting. An incredibly intimate and personal conversation. #podcast #blog #foodblogger #foodblog #crazy #suicide #suicideprevention #gethelp #love #family #friends #conversation #chronicpain #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalillnessrecovery #mentalillnessawareness #chronicillnessThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #9 - "It's all in the drama" Guest: Sarah Hobson; Wine: Cap Royal Bordeaux Superiere

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 12:30:34 GMT

Michelle & Emily sip on a beautiful bottle of Cap Royal Bordeaux Superiere with their guest, ethnodramatist Sarah Hobson. Michelle shares why her energy level is low and promises to ratchet back up after a few more sips of wine.Ethnodrama is the collaborative study of social issues. Sarah explains how she's been working with various public schools in the St. Louis area to implement this important art form to help the students to tell their own stories. They have a frank, honest, and sensitive discussion about racism, how banks and the real estate industry contributed to the continued segregation of neighborhoods through the redlining of neighborhoods in the 50s and 60s. Sarah shares poignant examples of how the students find their voice and the courage to share their stories, their realities. And through sharing their ethnodramas, they positively impact their local and regional communities.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #8 -Emily’s Forty-Wine Birthday Guest: Sam Maul; Wine: 3 Cellier Chateauneuf du Pape

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:00:08 GMT

We celebrate Emily’s "??" Birthday while splurging on 3 Cellier, Chateauneuf du Pape. After cheerful celebrations, Michelle and Emily have an honest conversation about the gray areas of consent. They invite their audio engineer, Sam Maul, to join the conversation and share his perspective about 'consent' and what it means to his generation of men. Emily and Michelle invite their listeners to participate in the discussion by first listening to Radio Lab's podcast three related episodes called "in the No" and then calling the listener comment line - 812-727-0794 or emailing cliterallyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com with their reactions for discussion in a future episode.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #7 "If it Plays in Hollywood" Guest: Dana Powell; Wine: Chandler Hill Vignoles

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:00:08 GMT

Michelle & Emily share Missouri wine -Chandler Hill Vignole -with Missouri’s favorite export, comedienne and Hollywood actress Dana Powell. We talk tattoos, underwear, improv, Missouri roots, accents, podcasts, making it in Hollywood, and much more.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #6 "Breaking Free" Guest: Jamie Walsh; Wine: Remhoogte Honey Bunch

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 11:00:03 GMT

Join us as we sip on a delightful Chenin Blanc from South Africa - Remhoogte's Honeybunch - while talking with our guest Jamie Walsh. Jamie shares her personal journey about breaking free from an abusive marriage. We discuss the early red flags that were ignored or explained away. Jamie shares how she fought back from the lowest point in her relationship when she thought the only way out was to drive her car off the bridge to finally breaking free and divorcing him. Jamie's message of perseverance, positivity, and hope is especially powerful.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #5 - "Bad Boy" Episode Guest: Sam Maul; Wine: Mauvais Garcon

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 13:09:24 GMT

Michelle and Emily drink a bottle of Mauvais Garcon while discussing "bad boys" and why some women are drawn to them. A fun, humor-filled, conversation focusing on real issues women face in their relationships. Guest cameo appearance by their audio engineer, Sam, who is fortunate to work with them on Cliterally Speaking as he appreciates hearing from and learning about the emotional perspective of women.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #4 "Sexual Health" w Dr. Becky Lynn, MD Wine: Mira Flor Cotes de Roussillon

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:28:40 GMT

Emily & Michelle are drinking a bottle of Mira Flor - Cote De Roussilon while asking their guest, Dr. Becky Lynn, MD, all the women's sexual health questions you've been dying to ask, like... is the vagina a use-it-or-lose-it organ? How to cope with menopause and pre-menopause symptoms, the benefits of masturbation and orgasm, and what you can do to eliminate painful sex from your vocabulary are just a few of the topics discussed.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #3 - "Kavanaugh & Narcolepsy" Guest: Ann Austin, Wine: St Damien Rose Gigondas

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:01:19 GMT

Michelle & Emily welcome their guest and friend, Ann Austin, as they process and share their personal and jarring reactions to Dr. Ford's testimony at the Supreme Court nomination hearings for Kavanaugh. They share a bottle of St. Damien's Rose Gigondas and discuss living with narcolepsy, and the importance of sleep on physical, emotional, and intellectual development.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, #2 "Bumping Barbies" Guest: Dr. Donna Marshaye White, Wine: Mon Coeur

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:09:32 GMT

Join Emily and Michelle as they drink a bottle of Mon Couer Cotes du Rhone and discuss with guest Dr. Donna Marshaye White how culture and society define our identity and sexuality.They examine how 'firsts' - first crush, first kiss, first sexual awareness, first times - leave a lasting impact on how women identify and understand their sexuality.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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Season 1, # 1 "Surviving a Sociopath" Guest: Mich Hancock, Wine: Cava Elocuente

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 21:10:04 GMT

Join Michelle and Emily on their pilot episode while they share a bottle of Cava Elocuente with guest Mich Hancock. We talk about the importance of true friendships, being a woman who champions women, and learn how Mich discovered, coped with, and ultimately saved her family from the grips of her sociopathic adopted son. Mich is the CEO of 100th Monkey Media; the Co-Founder of TEDxGatewayArch, and hosts her own podcast: Mich Mash.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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