Childhood best friends, Madi and Micayla, chat about the intersection of philosophical ideas, self-improvement, mental health and wellness and figuring out how to navigate their twenties. Join the heartfelt and comedic conversations about how pondering big questions can lead to personal growth and development. Expect to hear from a variety of guests and learn more about what makes you special in this gigantic universe.
Today I chat with podcast host, Kirsten Rudberg about her experience growing up in Guyana, South America, Lahore, Pakistan and then moving to America as a teenager. We talk about how religion differs between western culture and the rest of the world and she shares about a life changing dream she had that changed how she sees the world!FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/Kirsten:https://www.instagram.com/bytesizedblessingspod/
This week I chat with one of my favorite humans of all time!!! Madi Murphy, host of "The Bad Broadcast", joins me for a fun conversation about life's big changes, favorite movies, choosing a career and other lighthearted topics such as Gen-Z slang and our favorite rom coms!FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/Madi Murphy:https://www.instagram.com/thebadbroadcast/
Today I chat with Lauren Bean about her apparel company, Unfinished Apparel! Her goal is to provide psychiatric patients with proper clothes that offer comfort and inspire confidence on their road to recovery. I can't wait for you to hear Lauren's incredible and heartfelt story about what led her to start her company!FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/Unfinished Apparel:https://www.instagram.com/unfinished.apparel/Lauren Bean:https://www.instagram.com/laurenebeann/
I chat with long time psychotherapist, Phyllis Leavitt about her most recent book "America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis". We discuss questions such as, "How does America suffer if women are suffering?" and "How can we heal as a nation in crisis?".FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/Micayla:https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/Phyllis Leavitthttps://www.instagram.com/phyllis_e_leavitt/https://phyllisleavitt.com/
I chat with long time psychotherapist, Phyllis Leavitt about her most recent book "America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis". We discuss questions such as, "What is the correlation between the mental health of the individual family and the Family of America?" and "What are the dynamics of dysfunctional families that are being played out in America and how can psychotherapy and psychology help heal abuse and dysfunction from the bottom up and the top down?".FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/Phyllis Leavitthttps://www.instagram.com/phyllis_e_leavitt/https://phyllisleavitt.com/
Are you having trouble finding friends? Have you gone through a friendship breakup that has you struggling to trust people again? Are you living in a new city away from your circle of people? This episode is for you! Jewel Hohman, a connection expert breaks down ways to foster deeper connections and find your people!FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/Jewel Hohman:https://www.instagram.com/connectionwithjewelhttps://www.connectionwithjewel.com/
Today I spoke with Andrea Johnson, a certified Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Trainer, Coach, and DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant. We discuss her thoughts on adoption, how to think critically, what it was like growing up internationally and what it means to be an intentional optimist in this crazy world.FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/Andrea Johnsonhttp://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values
Today Dr. Eric FitzMedrud and I discuss questions surrounding the inequalities in relationships such as:What can partners of men do to make it easier for men to open up emotionally?What does your conversation around consent look like?How do you approach hard conversations about feminism and the inequalities in romantic relationships?FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/FOLLOW ERIC FITZMEDRUD:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/drericfitz/Website:https://www.drericfitz.com/the-better-man/
This week I recap The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and throw in some fun facts about a certain woodwind instrument that makes people instantly cry. Join this quick and introspective conversation on one of the world's "most inspiring books"!FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/
To kick off season 2 I interviewed my good friend Lydia Strohmeyer, a Dennison graduate with a double major in Philosophy and Communications. We chat about what it was like being a female in a male dominated field in college, how to properly engage in philosophical arguments and pigeon milk??? If you wanna learn more check out this Hank Green video!https://youtu.be/NKEhdsnKKHs?si=LADofmhjaQ0gkHvOFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/
Today we say goodbye to Madi as she branches out into new creative endeavors and makes time for her dreams to be an author. This goodbye is bittersweet, and Madi will be missed immensely. Stay tuned for season 2 next week as the podcast continues and takes a new shape!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
This week the girls talk with Betsy, a yoga instructor, about her journey discovering yoga. They discuss the power of masculine and feminine energy and how we need to learn to harness both to be balanced and enlightened.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
This week, the girls discuss their updated 3 pillar philosophies and look back on the 3 pillar philosophies they had 2 years ago when they started the podcast. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
This week the girls talk about how they tend to overthink their interactions after leaving a hangout with friends. They discuss whether they overshare or if being taught to be "vulnerable" in church settings made them more of an open book than they'd like to be!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Our sweet friend Anna is registered dietician and athlete. Join us for a raw chat about body image, dieting, nutrition and societal expectations around the human body!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
The girls debate whether or not we can choose the wrong path in life!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Today we finally talk about women's rights! WOMEN ARE BADASS! That is all.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
This week we talk about the changes we go through in life and how to accept them, appreciate them and use them to our advantage. Change is inevitable and learning to cope and adapt is the most important thing we can learn to do as humans. We touch on bodily changes, relationship changes, mental health changes and so much more!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
This week the girls talk about things that should be normalized! From fashion, to social issues, they talk about things that need to either change, or be accepted!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
This week Micayla and Madi discuss Marxism, the wage gap, societal differences and how everything is literally made up!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Today the girls answer your questions about sustainability and chat about things they have implemented into their lives to be more eco-conscious!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/EWG app!https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiZjs-E556EAxVArYkEHQCfBHQQFnoECBIQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ewg.org%2Fapps%2F&usg=AOvVaw289NkwcgFNXNk19lC7hcJB&opi=89978449
Madi and Micayla review the book "Cultish" by Amanda Montell. They reflect on their childhood and draw parallels from the book to their experience with religion.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Today Micayla and Madi give you ten things you might want to do before you're 30 and ten things they each want to do before turning 30!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Today the ladies let Chat GBT do the talking! They ask the chat bot a plethora of questions ranging from silly to reasonable and chat about how the new year has been so far!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
The girls chat about jealousy and how it contrasts to envy. They discuss the good and bad, look back on times where they have felt jealous and how to pinpoint why you might be struggling with it. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Does your home need a refresh? Are you lacking a cozy element in the space where you rest and recharge? Madi and Micayla talk about "Hygge" and how little changes can make a huge difference in how we experience life in our homes. From changing up the light bulbs, to reducing clutter, you can expect lots of suggestions and cheap ways to elevate your living space! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Of course the ladies whipped up a little 2024 goals episode but they also talk about their thoughts on the new movie "Saltburn". It's a good one, tune in and let us know what YOUR goals are for this new year! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
In honor of the holiday season, we wanted to do a cheery and uplifting episode featuring the best advice our listeners have been given. We touch on a lot of important topics and it will leave you feeling inspired! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Do hobbies make us happier? Why is it so awkward starting hobbies as adults? What hobbies are you into? These are all questions Micayla and Madi ponder on todays episode! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Somehow the year is almost over and the ladies are reflecting on the past twelve months. They chat about what this year has looked like for them and where they see themselves in the years to come. Grab a pen and paper and brainstorm along with them to see what goals you have in mind for yourself in the next 5 years!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Madi and Micayla chat about being sick and catch up on holiday hoopla. They also talk about the importance of female philosopher, Simone De Beauvoir and the amazing things she done for feminism! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
The girls are together again because Madi is home for Thanksgiving so that means you're gonna get a stupid, random episode where they ask each other a mix of serious and not so serious questions! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
The title says it all! This conversation is important whether you have a uterus or not. Join in on a discussion about menstrual cycles and all the things that we were never taught! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/Period Chats Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/period-chats-a-hormone-wellness-podcast/id1541720489
The girls recap their weekend together and talk about the importance of spending quality time with people who know how to love you best! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
The girls take you on a little meditation journey where you can practice self love and let go of all your negative emotions for a moment! This is a great episode for everyone because no matter who you are, we all need to press pause and breathe :)FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
This week, the girls stick with the spooky October vibes and read about crazy conspiracies and unexplained events!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
In this episode the girls read your spooky submissions along with stories of spooky ex's and your favorite things about Halloween! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Why do people get married? Why are we scared of death? Can you have morals without religion? These are all questions Micayla and Madi discuss on this weeks episode!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
This week Micayla and Madi chat about autumn nostalgia and why so many of us get a huge seretonin boost when the weather starts to cool and the leaves start to fall!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Micayla and Madi have a chat with their good friend Amy about gender identity and Amy's decision to use they/them pronouns. This is a great conversation to tune into if you are new or unfamiliar with pronoun usage and the importance of asking polite questions/being respectful of everyone!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
Micayla does a solo episode with a little meditation added in!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
The girls ponder the idea of reality and talk about some of the philosophers that have some of the most well known takes on this question!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/Allegory of the Cave Video:https://youtu.be/1RWOpQXTltA?si=As4na2_G01vNMInx
Micayla and Madi play would you rather and make total fools of themselves!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
This week Micayla and Madi talk about Erik Erikson's 8 stages of development. They talk about the impact relationships have on us and what we can expect in each stage of growth. As Madi and Micayla always say, perspective is everything!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/Erik Erikson's Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYCBdZLCDBQ&pp=ygUMZXJpayBlcmlrc29u
This week the girls highlight philosopher, Hannah Arendt and her views on loneliness vs. solitude! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
This week the girls introduce two new segments along with doing a deep dive on Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy on "becoming who you are". They talk about the changes they have gone through in the past five years and the parts of themselves they have had to leave behind in order to develop and grow as humans. They also touch on the idea that humans should constantly be growing and improving and how we should always be striving to be the best version of ourselves. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/YOUTUBE LINKS:https://youtu.be/lUjoFzT0VNIhttps://youtu.be/OU95cpl3Qeohttps://youtu.be/8GnlHW5FlQkhttps://youtu.be/2GHIGkH_HbA
Micayla and Madi discuss their thoughts on Oppenheimer and Barbie!!!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/The Bad Broadcast Oppenheimer episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bad-broadcast/id1516310726?i=1000622896114
The girls talk about some of their current favorites when it comes to books, podcasts, movies and shows! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/
You guys DID NOT hold back with these hilarious submissions about your relationships! This is definitely one you need to listen to and definitely NSFW!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! PHILOSOshe: https://www.instagram.com/philoso.she/ Micayla: https://www.instagram.com/micaylarie/ Madi: https://www.instagram.com/madi2_/