My Ovaries Made Me Do It

This week we talk about getting engaged and planning weddings. What traditions we like and would keep for our weddings and what we would love to change and everything in between!

We tried them out so you don't have to (unless you want to!). This episode we're getting real about the various period products we've tried over the past year. From reusable cups to period briefs, we're sharing our candid wins, losses, and thoughts with you. We also discuss sustainability in the market and how knowledge is power when it comes to your cycle. If you enjoy this topic, you should also check out our older episodes where we share important period facts and statistics. Have you used any of these products before? We'd love to know your thoughts over on Instagram! @myovariesmademedoit

Love is Blind Season 4 has come to an end and boy, do we have thoughts. Join us for a recap of this season's drama, our thoughts on the hot mess of a "live" reunion show, and a walk down memory lane of prior seasons. Which couples were we rooting for? Who is the ultimate "golden couple"? Which reality villains do we despise? Is love really blind? Listen now to find out! And let us know your thoughts on Instagram @myovariesmademedoit, we'd love to know who your favorite couple was this season.

Trigger Warning for Sexual Assault. This week on our episode we talk about Amanda Nguyen's amazing story and about how she started the non-profit Rise and helped draft the Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights Act & The Resolution called The Universal Survivor Bill of Rights in the UN https://risenow.us/ https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5578 https://www.tiktok.com/@amandangocnguyen/video/7140059250419715371?lang=en

Today we're sharing the love and an extra episode! We're learning some interesting facts about Valentine's Day history as well as divulging some of our past Valentine's crushes. Join us and let us know what you love most about Valentine's Day!

This episode we welcome in 2023 as we talk about New Years resolutions if we are making them or not. We also tackle guilty pleasures, should we really feel guilty about what we like? As well as our love of Tiktok and what this year holds for our podcast. Let us know your New Years resolutions over on Instagram @myovariesmademedoit

Happy Holidays Everyone. This episode we talk about how different the holidays look for us as we grow older. Also, the traditions we enjoy, Hallmark Christmas movies and when is the right time for us to start decorating and listening to Christmas music. Let us know what the holidays look like for you on Instagram @myovariesmademedoit

Today we're discussing recently popularized terms such as quiet quitting and shift shock, along with ones like the glass cliff that have surprisingly been on the scene for longer than you may have realized. We also dive into how these ideas impact more than worker, showing up in things like Disney marketing and our very own egos. Join us for the discussion and let us know your thoughts on instagram @myoverariesmademedoit

The 90's and early 2000's are back baby! Today we are talking about how fashion trends can be cyclical, what we are excited to see come back in fashion and what we are hoping never makes it back on the shelf. We discuss dressing for ourselves to feel good and the "no makeup makeup look"

We're back!! And today we're discussing making friends as adults. It's harder as you get older to find the time to make lasting relationships, we discuss some of the ways we've heard people are reaching out and making friends in this digital age. We also answer the question posed on tiktok by @newyorkisntdead about things we wish we knew in our 20's. Follow us on instagram: @myovariesmademedoit Additional sound bite from tiktok user @scary.

The 2020/2021 Summer Olympics have come to an end, but we share our thoughts on some of the highlights from these games. There were a ton of “firsts” and some amazing wins by incredible female athletes. We also share our thoughts on mental health awareness in high level sports as well as the ridiculous uniform requirements some sports have. We discuss our favorite parts of these Olympics and some of the interesting facts we've learned while listening to the commentators. Of course, with so much going on, we did not have time to cover everything, but we want to wish a massive congratulations to all of the Olympic athletes that put their blood, sweat, and tears into these events. Thank you and we're so proud of all of you!! Check out our post on Instagram for an update on how the games ended as this episode was recorded prior to the end of the Olympics, and make sure to give us a follow @myovariesmademedoit

Today we're discussing the popular TED talk given by Sarah Knight, The Magic of Not Giving a F**K. Her take on this common phrase is to have f**ks represent your time, energy, and money. And honestly, when she breaks it down that way it makes it a lot easier to not give a f**k about things you truly don't care about. Join us, as we share our takeaways from this talk and how we feel it can be used in everyday life. And if you're interested in checking out Sarah's TED talk (which now has over 9 Million views!), click here. Make sure to follow us on instagram @myovariesmademedoit

Today we're catching up on ALL the things including wishing everyone a wonderful Pride month! We discuss how sometimes it sucks being the "single" friend and that it's okay to say no to situations if you can't handle being the 3rd, 5th, 7th wheel. We check in on our mental health and discuss how Pushing Daisies ended far too soon! Join us for all that and more and share your thoughts with us on IG: @myovariesmademedoit.

On this episode we're discussing the new Heartbeat Bill that was signed in Texas a few weeks ago. How will this and other similar state laws affect women's access to a safe legal abortion going forward and what does this mean for the future of Roe V. Wade at the supreme court level? We address these questions and more with this week's guest, Lindsay. Want your thoughts to be heard on this topic? Contact your local and state government officials to share your thoughts and find out how you can prevent laws restricting your rights. We'd love to hear your thoughts, connect with us on our new Instagram page: @myovariesmademedoit

Join us for our final installment of Buzzfeed's 35 Socially Unacceptable Things That Should Be Normalized. Today we finish up the list, covering topics including our thoughts on talking to our kids about serious social topics, staying single as adults, not wanting to have kids ever, and of course actually saying the word “vagina". If you missed the prior topics that we covered in this series, make sure to check out our first two episodes where we cover STD's, body hair, men wearing dresses and so much more. Join us for the conversation and share your thoughts with us on Instagram @myovariesmademedoit

Did you know that there is an entire week dedicated to clitoris awareness? To help celebrate this beautiful and often overlooked body part, we decided to collect some interesting facts about the clitoris to share with all of you! We cover a wide range of topics from serious to surprising because knowledge truly is power and everyone can benefit from learning a little bit more about the clitoris. Also, we started an instagram page! Find us on IG: @myovariesmademedoit and let us know which fact surprised you the most!

What better way to celebrate National Vagina Appreciation Day than to have a discussion about periods? Today we're talking about how the industry is working towards sustainability in the products we use and how this could have an impact on those who experience period poverty. We also delve into the ridiculous world of the Pink Tax, share our experience in menstruating for two decades and break down some important health facts we've learned along the way. Regardless of if you are a menstruater or not, join us for an interesting discussion and help us normalize talking about a normal thing that happens once a month.

If you haven't checked out our first part of this episode, make sure to head over to our episodes section and listen to that as well! Today we're continuing our discussion surrounding Buzzfeed's article listing 35 socially unacceptable things that should be normalized by society. The topics covered in this episode include everything from moving back in with your parents, not having to explain your decisions, and telling your friends "I Love You" to having tattoos in the workplace and passing gas in public. Hear our takes on these interesting topics and join us for the conversation by tweeting at us your thoughts: @myovariesmademe.

Like many of you, we grew up in the era of Britney Spears and the overly sexualized pop-stars and overbearing media. With the release of New York Times' recent documentary, Framing Britney Spears, about the events that went down from the beginning of Britney's rise to fame, through her eventual break down and conservatorship, we recount our memories at the time and how they have changed since then. We also discuss other interviews from this era that have since resurfaced regarding women in Hollywood and the intrusive and inappropriate questions they were asked, along with the repulsive way our society/the media victim blamed, victim shamed or blatantly allowed the sexual harassments of women on screen. We share some of our own experiences dealing with this topic growing up, and our hopes for future generations both in society and in the media. What are your thoughts? We'd love to hear from you. Connect with us on Twitter @myovariesmademe. To read the full Buzzfeed article we reference, click here. If you haven't seen the Framing Britney Spears documentary, we highly recommend you check it out, it is available on Hulu and YouTube.

Today we wrap up our four-part series on Cuties with an important quote from director Maïmouna Doucouré asking, what she considers to be the real question of this film: "Can we, as women, truly choose who we want to be beyond the role models that are imposed upon us by society?" We discuss this topic as well as another important observation by the director: "Isn't the objectification of women's bodies that we often see in the western culture just another form of oppression?". With so many stories resurfacing recently about how the media has failed our young women over the past years, now is the time to hold a mirror up to society and ourselves and really question what we're accepting as societal norms when it comes to our young women and men. To hear the full original Netflix interview click here. As always, we love to hear your input, connect with us on twitter @myovariesmademe. Stay Happy, Stay Healthy, & Stay Curious!

Today we continue our series surrounding the Netflix film, Cuties, this time asking a specialist in the field of psychology, sexuality and adolescence, Dr. Nicole Agresto, on her take of how social media and the portrayal of sexuality in the media is impacting the youth of today. She shares her in-depth knowledge of the psychology behind how our personal phones have a massive effect on how we interact with the world, the positive and negative aspects of having sex and sexuality so accessible in our media, as well as the importance of fostering a healthy mindset of self worth not only for our children, but also for ourselves. While this may be most relatable to parents, anyone can take away something useful from this informative discussion. A big thank you to our guest, Dr. Nicole Agresto, for taking the time to share her thoughts and helpful tips with our listeners.

Today we're discussing the idea that despite having specific milestones society expects us to reach by our 20's, 30's, 40's etc. it is okay to make different choices. Sometimes we have to make the brave choice of diverging from the path in order to find our own happiness. This conversation is inspired by the newly released independent film First Blush, which focuses on the ups and downs of relationships and how opening your heart to love can be equally amazing and brutal. Want to learn more? Check out my spoiler-free review of the film here. First Blush is available now on iTunes, Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms. To hear more about the actors' and director's thoughts surrounding turning 30, toxic masculinity, and making the brave choices in their own lives, check out The Pop Break interview with Victor Neumark, Rachel Alig, Ryan Caraway and Kate Beecroft.

We are taking a short break from our Cuties series to discuss an article we came across from Buzzfeed which lists many things that should be more normalized in everyday life. And honestly, we agree. In this episode we tackle the first 12, covering everything from women with body hair and normalizing periods to virginity, STD’s and heading to the movies solo. We had so many thoughts on just these first few topics, so join us for the conversation and let us know which one you agree with most! Click here to check out the full Buzzfeed article. We'll definitely be covering the rest of this list soon!

Our deep dive into the Cuties movie in part 1 of this series opened up the conversation to discuss a more general topic of today's media exposure from a parents perspective. Is society overly sexualized? Are there other areas in which youths are being exposed to overtly suggestive imagery? How early is too early to start talking to children about the reproduction process, gender identity, puberty, and many other topics surrounding their own bodies and how they choose to express themselves. Of course we don't have all the answers, but we're simply starting the conversation and we hope you continue it. A special thank you to our guest parent for this episode, Christine. She gets very personal and realistic about how she and her husband are handling all of these topics and more.

Hello 2021! We're back with a four part series where we are covering the highly talked about and controversial international film Cuties, directed by Maïmouna Doucouré. In this episode we are sharing our thoughts on the Netflix film that has caused quite a stir the past few months. We discuss everything from the themes and chorography to the changes in family dynamics and how adolescence today is drastically different from what we encountered when we were pre-teens. Did we find this movie to be as provocative as some of its harshest critics or did we find the message to be one that is relatable and timeless? Join us for the conversation and of course share your thoughts with us on twitter @myovariesmademe. Stay tuned for our next episode where we sit down with a parent to get their perspective on what it's like for children to be growing up in a world consumed with social media and technology.

Today we take a look at the idea of teaching our girls to be brave, not perfect. A sentiment originally brought about by the creator of Girls Who Code, Reshma Saujani. You can view the original inspiration for this conversation here. Join us for the conversation and hear our thoughts and our experiences surrounding this mindset.

This isn't our typical podcast episode, but we couldn't sit by and not comment on some of the disgusting and horrible feedback Vanderbilt's recent substitute kicker has received. If you aren't familiar with who Sarah Fuller is, she recently filled in as kicker for the Vanderbilt football team. The Division 1 Soccer Player tried out and made the team when their kicking squad came down with Covid. She stepped up for her school, so small people on the internet felt the need to push her down. We ask why people think it is okay to say horrible, vulgar things online, especially when it comes to anyone who pushes gender boundaries and stereotypes. While Sarah's time on the team may have come to a close, we felt it was an important moment to discuss and determine how we can change the way people interact online. If you have thoughts or experiences similar to this, we'd love to hear from you on twitter.

Today we discuss the negative affects of listening to self proclaimed social media "pick-up artists". You know the ones we're talking about. While it is absolutely amazing that there are trained professionals out there to help anyone with working on social skills and interacting with others in social settings, it is harmful to their industry to have people out there who claim to know how to help people "pick-up" a date, more specifically, a woman. And, we know that there are absolutely female counterparts to these pick-up artists online, however, today we're focusing specifically on a pick up artist on Tik-Tok and another on YouTube. Have you come across these people? What are your thoughts? We'd love to hear from you: @myovariesmademe.

Sometimes we just like "basic" things. From pumpkin spice lattes and Uggs to scrunchies and pink wine, we're breaking down what it means to be a basic b*tch and why we're okay with it. Because, at the end of the day, aren't we all just a basic b*tch? What are some of your "basic" favorites? We'd love to know, share with us on twitter: @myovariesmademe

How are you doing? How are you feeling? How has 2020 affected you? Today we ask these questions of ourselves and our listeners. We also discuss the importance of addressing mental health, finding productive ways to handle stress, anxiety, and more. We get pretty personal about our own experience these past few months and share resources and tips on how to recognize the signs of anxiety in your life and how to handle them. For more information check out links to resources in today's instagram post. *This was recorded prior to the election, but it is still very much applicable to the past few days- regardless of which side you support*

Today we’re discussing female vs. male censorship in relation to all forms of media. We understand that there are very real instances where men are censored or expected to look or feel a certain way, but today we are focusing more heavily on the female side of censorship. Specifically, when it comes to nudity, news stories, and the med bikini mess from earlier this year. Join us for the conversation, and of course we’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback on our twitter page @myovariesmademe!

In part two of our episodes on voting, we discuss why it's important to vote in this current election, as well as why voting in general is important. If you are still unsure of who to vote for and what topics might be on your ballot, make sure to check out some of the resources we mention in this episode, such as A Starting Point and isidewith.com. If you missed our first episode, we cover the history of voting rights in America. Make sure to check both episodes out and get out and vote!

In part one of this two part episode, our guest host, Christine, and I look at the history of voting in America and the timeline of amendments created that allowed for Americans to have their voice heard. There were many years of petitions, marches, and hard work from citizens to get to where we are now in our right to vote. While we've come a long way, there is certainly still a ways to go to continue to engage our country to vote in elections. This topic could go on for much longer than this episode, so we encourage you to look further into any of the events mentioned in today's episode and share with us on twitter @MyOvariesMadeMe any information you come across that we may have missed, or not had enough time to cover in full detail. As always, we are all learning here, so come join the conversation, and make sure to check out tomorrow's episode where we go more into detail about this year's Presidential election.

What is Roe V. Wade? What happens now that the supreme court has a nominee for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s former seat? What are the real stats of Planned Parenthood's medical services? What does it mean to be Pro-Life or Pro-Choice? Today we attempt to help understand and answer some of these questions. Trigger warning: we are discussing the topic of abortion, the access to legal abortions and the different stages of pregnancy in relation to abortion- in depth and honestly. While we believe this is an incredibly important topic, we understand that it is also a very sensitive one, so if this description sounds too intense, we invite you to skip this discussion and instead check out our first podcast where we discuss asexuality.

Today Meg and De discuss the topic of sexuality, specifically focusing on asexuality and some of the terms commonly found in, around, or associated with asexuality. This episode is meant to help promote further discussions on the topic amongst listeners. We are always learning!