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Today we’re talking about June’s book club pick, Open Book by Jessica Simpson.  Melissa and Whitney weren’t fans back in the early 2000s, but this book gave them a new found respect for her. It is a great summer read, love, betrayal, family drama, emotional affairs and glitter cups. Whitney might go down the Botox road (for migraines, not vanity) and Melissa has some exciting developments in her business.  They also chat about the current status of masks in this country, and boy oh boy is that a cluster f*ck. *Mentioned In Today’s Episode* Taste The Nation on Hulu ( https://www.hulu.com/series/taste-the-nation-with-padma-lakshmi-53d48a66-d254-4e4f-89a1-277ec6c57368 ) Legal Eagle on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa-Zb0ZcQjTCPP1Dx_1M8Q ) Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/PlatonicLifemates/ ) or join our ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/410940706260617/?source_id=145694009442726 ) Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/410940706260617/?source_id=145694009442726 ) Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website ( https://platoniclifemates.com/ ) platoniclifemates.com ( https://platoniclifemates.com/ ) for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

This week we’re bringing an episode that we didn't get to air in late May. We’re talking about diet culture and how that has shaped us as ladies in our mid-30’s.  We grew up in the 90’s, fat was the devil guys!!!  Whitney talks about how she talks to her kids about food, and physical appearance at their young ages.Melissa talks about her experience with Keto and fasting and its effect on her mental health. We go down a rabbit hole about Jenny Craig’s origin (we just had to know). We talk about fat shaming, Instagram’s shitty algorithm to body shame you, society’s obsessions with judging people’s body’s, office weight loss challenges and society valuing people more if they are skinny. *Mentioned In This episode* Never Have I Ever on Netflix ( https://www.netflix.com/title/80179190 ) Dead To Me on Netflix ( https://www.netflix.com/title/80219707 ) Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/PlatonicLifemates/ ) or join our ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/410940706260617/?source_id=145694009442726 ) Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/410940706260617/?source_id=145694009442726 ) Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website ( https://platoniclifemates.com/ ) platoniclifemates.com ( https://platoniclifemates.com/ ) for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Hi Everyone. We’re back with an episode we recorded on June 2, just a few days after the murder of George Floyd and 3 days in to the national protests. We talk about protests, police, Black Lives Matter and our role in systemic racism. We also talk about imposter syndrome, we’re all over on this episode.  We know a lot has changed in the past 2 weeks since this episode was recorded but we wanted to release this as a way to continue the dialogue. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/PlatonicLifemates/ ) or join our ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/410940706260617/?source_id=145694009442726 ) Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/410940706260617/?source_id=145694009442726 ) Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website ( https://platoniclifemates.com/ ) platoniclifemates.com ( https://platoniclifemates.com/ ) for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

This week school is finally over and we’re not teachers anymore!!!!  Melissa has been going commando and Whitney is already over the outdoors. We play a lovely little game you might have heard of (F@$! Marry Kill) and address a very important question; is the marriage celibate? Whitney’s deep love of Conan O’Brian comes out and Melissa’s love for gingers is reaffirmed. Then we dive deep into this month’s book club pick If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane. And of course, our tiny joys of the week. Mentioned In This EpisodeIf I Never Met you by Mhairi McFarlaneThe Great on HuluShe’s full of litFollow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Hello again friends. This week we’re talking about Bumble and the weird shit people do on dating apps. Melissa’s shares some interesting observations over the past week, they’re interesting. We’ve also decided your 30’s is a weird time vortex for aging and it doesn’t treat everyone equal.  Melissa also tests Whitney’s knowledge of Urban Dictionary slang, why are there so many terms for vagina? Are you a Whitney or Melissa according to Urban Dictionary? Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Happy May!  This week we’re talking about April’s book club pick, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. We both enjoyed this psychological thriller. Nothing distracts from a global pandemic like reading about a mysterious murder, a woman who doesn’t speak for 6 years after murdering her husband and a stalker who no one believes exists.  It was also the first work of fiction written by a man that Whitney has read in years, so that’s saying something. We also talk about boycotting masks, boycotting ladies and our tiny joys of the week. Mentioned In The EpisodeIf I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane (May’s Book Club Pick)Verity by Colleen HooverYou Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah PekkanenMrs. America on Hulu on FX Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

We’re back to finish off April (forever known as the shittiest month of 2020) with a little talk of self care. We talk about the 6 types of self care and how we’re trying our best to hit all 6 in these pandemic times.  Melissa finds success in therapy, journaling and chalking (listen to find out what that is). Whitney does sporadic yoga, runs out of her house away from her family, and cries in the bathtub. Whitney gets a little woo woo about mediation and Melissa makes an argument form an excellent burger being the best self care. Do what works for you. Mentioned in the EpisodeWool And The GangWe Are KnittersCalm AppHeadspace AppFollow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

This week we’re wrapping up week 3 from the inside. The inside of our houses that is. It’s officially the third week of our stay at home mandate and everyone is getting a little squirrely. So this week we’re bringing you all the ways we recommend filling your time. The best things to binge watch, to binge read and to binge listen (binge listening is a thing).  You only thought you reached the end of Netflix, don’t worry we’ve got lots of things to keep you occupied. We’ve had a lot of time on our hands and have a lot of thoughts this week. And a screaming baby might make a little cameo appearance, this is how you podcast during a pandemic.Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

This week we’re talking about our March book club pick, Miss You by Kate Eberlen. We both loved this book and couldn’t get enough of this story of two lives that leave us wanting to know where they are now. We both cried while reading this book, so that’s saying something. We also check-in to see how two weeks of self-isolation, social distancing and home schooling are going……..so great. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can by Tiny Music

Hello everyone! This week's episode we’re joined by a special guest, Amanda of 30 seconds with Amanda fame. We were originally going to talk about true crime, her specialty, but given the state of the world we opted for some lighter chat topics. We took a deep dive into internet advice. Boy oh boy, was that a dark and scary rabbit holw. We gave our 2 (or 3 cents) and are coming to you with all sorts of unsolicited advice. We had so many thoughts this week. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

This week we’re talking about Love is Blind.  We both can’t get enough of Lauren and Cameron. We try to honestly figure out why so many of the women fell for Barnett, but we’re terrified Amber might kick our asses if we figure it out. Melissa has some interesting insight into Damien and Giannina and we definitely have some thoughts on Diamond and Carlton. And what can you say about Mark and Jessica that hasn’t already been said? Well we’ve got some things to say. We have so many thoughts on pod dating people. Not to mention Melissa is back with some serious Beefs of the Week, yay!!!Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

This week we go down a rabbit hole of unpopular opinions. The internet is full of dumb things, and this week just proves this to be true. Is Friends great or the worst show ever? Are The Beatles the best band ever or a good band just like hundreds of others? Is Game of Thrones just adult Harry Potter with sex and dragons or a truly profound drama? Will metal straws save the planet or just make you feel superior? Is John Krasinski hot (especially with that beard in A Quiet Place, growl)? Are pockets in dresses great or overrated? Pineapple on pizza, delicious or disgusting? We know you are dying to know how we feel about these pressing topics and all the other shit that the internet talks about? We have so many thoughts this week. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

It's book club time. This month we read American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson and this book goes better than the others. Melissa has a beef of the week (it involves lies on the internet; gasp), we take on the healthcare system and solve the entire thing, we chat about language around disabilities, and suggest some high-brow and low-brow binge worthy television.  Help spread the word about our podcast. If you like what you hear don’t forget to share this episode. Share a screenshot on Instagram or Facebook and tag us. It makes our day and we’ll love you forever. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

This week we’re celebrating V-Day. No, not Valentine’s Day, vagina and ladies health day (it's our new holiday). We cover everything from periods, tampons and cups (oh my) to bias in the medical professions and dealing with doctors who gaslight you. We talk about Miss Americana (you go Taylor Swift) and both of us started watching Lucifer without knowing the other one was. We have so many thoughts this week. Don’t forget to share this episode with a friend, subscribe, rate and review. Mentioned in the EpisodeCora Organic TamponsLola Organic TamponsSaltt CupKeela CupFlex CupPut a Cup In ItFollow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can by Tiny Music

This week we are so excited to have our first guest on the podcast, Beth Heyer. Beth is an all around amazing lady and bad ass. She is an inspiring entrepreneur, mom of two little ones, wife and friend to everyone she meets. We talk about starting side hustles, volunteering to fill work voids, creating your dream business, moving across the country without any support system, finding friends wherever you go and taking 2 kids under 5 on a trip across the county in an RV with no camping experience. Beth is amazing and always open to friend dating on the internet so slide into her DMs.Find more about BethFollow Beth on Instagram @Heyerlove Follow her business on instagram @babysittingconnection Checkout Babysitting Connection of Austin on FacebookBook a babysitter at Babysittingconnection.comDon’t forget to share this episode with a friend, subscribe, rate and review. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

This week we’re back from a week off due to complete and total bonkers and both of us needing a little break to take care of ourselves. We talk about January’s book club pick, Unlawful Justice by K.C. Lynn and K. Langston. Let’s just say we had some different opinions on the book. Netflix’s Cheer of course gets talked about, because it is the best; B-E-S-T (go team). Drag Queens, alpha males, how we get ourselves out of panic attacks, surviving not thriving and racism in romance novels round out the week. This week was quite the week. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

This week Mel and Whitney talk about the F word, friendship. How we picked our friends in our teens, 20’s and 30’s, do we end friendships or let them fizzle, what is important as you get older in a friendship and what makes them last over time and why do some friendships die out? Are apps a viable option for meeting friends? Whitney also has a science minute about the brain and social media, it’s a good one. Melissa celebrated Michael’s birthday this past weekend and talks about being the only single lady going out and is now part of the celery water cult. We’re sending help. Whitney laments having to go back to work and no longer getting a paycheck for staying at home. Being an adult is so hard. We also talk about You and how it is bad to like a murder, even if he’s hot. This is a problem ladies. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

This week we’re talking personalities, and we have some strong ones. We both took the Enneagram test and found our preferred Love Languages. One of us was a little surprised by the results (it was Melissa, OK) and someone else took the Enneagram three times (Type A Whitney, obviously) just to make sure it was consistent. It also turns out we have very different views on gift giving. One of us thrives and it’s a Love Language and the other has small panic attacks and is certain they are in the seventh circle of hell. We also lament over being loud-mouthed introverts who are always misunderstood. Melissa also found a new obsession this week, it’s a head sling and she’s never looking back. When she becomes the next Oprah we’re all getting head slings. Don’t forget to post your Enneagram number with a pic of your workspace and use #enneagramdesk and @platoniclifemates on Instagram or in our Facebook Group.  Mentioned in this EpisodeEnneagram Test5 Love LanguagesFancy Head SlingSlightly Less Fancy Head SlingYou on NetflixThe Catch & Kill by Ronan FarrowBe There in Five PodcastFollow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

It’s the last episode of the year so we toasted and roasted some of our favorite victories and blunders of the year. From Lizzo twerking with a flute to the U.S.A. Women's World Cup triumph, Pelosi’s clap (not the STD) and Trump’s creative use of Sharpie, Beyonce , Gaga and Missy Elliott too. These are a few of our favorite things, find out what else we toasted and roasted as we say goodbye and good riddance to 2019.  Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode. Don’t forget to subscribe to get each new episode. Music: Yes She Can by Tiny Music

This week we recap our December book pick, The Importance of Being Wicked by Victoria Alexander. It’s secy England times book with a widow Boss Bitch of England times who is sex positive as our heroine, and banter galore. We thought it was also going to be a little Scooby Doo England times, but it was a little disappointing on that part. We also touch on very important topics like spooge sponges (why do they exist and for who), The incest Folgers Christmas add of 2009…you know the one, Melissa’s home remedy for panic attacks (2 large coffees), the pardoning of child rapists in Kentucky and ass slapping female reporters on live television. And we, of course, finish the adventures of Average Joe Doesn’t Save Christmas. We had a lot of things to say this week, Happy Holidays. Mentioned in this episodeThe Importance of Being Wicked by Victoria Alexander“You’re My Present This Year”: An Oral History of the Folgers Incest AdCome & Gone: The Spooge SpongeMan Accused of Smacking Reporter’s Rear on Live TV Is ChargedFormer Kentucky Gov. Bevin pardoned a child rapist. One of his reasons: The 9-year-old victim's hymen was intactFollow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode.Music by Tiny Music

This week we catch up with Average Joe in part 2 of our Average Joe Doesn’t ave Christmas. Melissa did some serious binge watching this week and had some fun sexy time dreams.  Whitney is haunted by the Entertainment Tonight theme song and reminisces about pre-internet days of finding celebrities who had the same birthday as you. Amazing business ideas for new apps (Cuddle Bug is coming soon) and a Great British Baking Show Bed and Breakfast are hatched. We talk about early career days, what we’d tell our 18 and 22 year old selves and the shared experiences of feeling lost during the college years.  We also go down a rabbit hole about The Devil Wears Prada. It resonates years later for so many reasons and, spoiler alert, we are so team Miranda now. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode.Music by Tiny Music

On this episode we talk about being smack dab in the middle of holiday madness, Melissa handles it by only buying presents for dogs and Whitney doesn't shop at all. Melissa turned 35 and celebrated with margaritas and massages and Whitney does a little self care with yoga and bus rides home (they fill her soul even if they smell like urine). We watched A Christmas Prince The Royal Baby this week. It’s full of Scooby Doo style mystery, sweet royal couple moments, ancient curses, doctors being saved on horse back and of course babies. We have some geography thoughts, some questions about how castles are searched and Whitney have some minor suggestions for depictions of labor. Mentioned in Today's EpisodeA Christmas Prince The Royal BabyThe Importance of Being Wicked by Victoria AlexanderThe Catch and Kill PodcastWait Wait Don’t Tell Me PodcastFollow them on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesJoin their Facebook GroupSend them an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit their website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode.Music by Tiny Music

This week Melissa and Whitney talk about Thanksgiving and Whitney reviews how math works with Melissa. Melissa shares why she deserves a redo of her 21st birthday and both ladies have a beef of the week (empaths are feeling it this week). They both talk about their ups and downs with fitness and body image over the years, and how large life events have changed and shaped how they approach fitness and health in their mid 30's. Follow them on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesJoin their Facebook GroupSend them an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit their website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode.Music by Tiny Music

This week Whitney and Melissa watched Netflix's The Knight Before Christmas, they have some thoughts. Melissa is very concerned about Vanessa Hudgens' safety and penile hygiene and Whitney has more problems with time travel and the very quick learning curve of Alexa and Netflix. Strong feelings are had by all.Follow them on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesJoin their Facebook GroupSend them an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit their website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode.Music by Tiny Music

This week Melissa and Whitney read American Royals by Katharine McGee, because reading is cool. They breakdown the plot and have SO MANY THOUGHTS. They talk about their weeks, spoiler alert, they involved vomit, poop, smelling like lady bugs and calling out "hunting widow" parties. Melissa describes dot journaling (Whitney still doesn't know what this is) and tiny joys are had by all. Mentioned In This EpisodeAmerican Royals by Katharine McGeeCocoKind 10 Day Superfood Starter KitNevertheless, She Persisted Dot Matrix NotebookBilly on thee Street on Netflix or YouTubeVisit platoniclifemates.com/ to learn more bout Platonic Lifemates.You can follow them on Instagram @PlatonicLifematees, join their Facebook Group or send an email to platoniclifemate@gmail.com. Theme music by Tiny Music

This week Whitney and Melissa talk about how their past week has been, spoiler alert it's been good, and not so good. They delve into their Astrology signs and try to determine if it has anything to do with why they are friends. Melissa quizzes Whitney on their two signs, they discuss their forthcoming cult (it's written in the stars people) and they share their tiny joys of the week. Mentioned in Today's EpisodeCafeAstrology.comAmerican Royals by Katharine McGeeFollow them on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesJoin their Facebook GroupSend them an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit their website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today's episode.

On this first episode Melissa and Whitney share a little about themselves and how the podcast came to be. They talk about why they love Regency romances (or is it Victorian or Edwardian…? Whatever, they’re all England times now.) Melissa shares a little about her new witchy DIY beauty product book and they talk about Halloween costumes that were and could have been. It’s christmas movie season and Melissa and Whitney have some feelings on the 100s they’ve seen, ghost infidelity may come up. They share some fresh ideas for these these worn out tropes and of course go down a rabbit hole about pregnant amish widows. Lastly they reveal their upcoming book for their first book chat;American Royals by Katharine McGee  Mentioned in Today’s EpisodeAmerican Royals by Katharine McGeeHandmade Beauty: Natural Recipes for your Face, Body and Hair Hardcover by Juliette GogginThe Pregnant Amish Widow: Amish Romance (Expectant Amish Widows Book 2) by Samantha PriceVisit platoniclifemates.com/ to learn more about the books mentioned in today’s episode or about Platonic Lifemates.You can follow them on Instagram @PlatonicLifematees, join their Facebook Group or send an email to platoniclifemate@gmail.com. Theme music by Tiny Music