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In this final Raw Reun of the series, Wendy, Kris & Allie recall fashion, beauty and music nightmares of decades past. HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH WENDY:ruffled collar with side buttonsJack & DianeForenza sweaters backwards with a VTwist-a-BeadsPointy-toe Mias with pegged, acid-washed jeansJellies & their dirt ringsThe queen of shoulder padsThe Fe-mulletThe psychology around the makeup mirrorBlue frosted eye shadowStripping your derm"I came from a bad tanning bed"Argyle sweater vest with nothing underneathStirrup pantsOverallsThe Tennille haircutWhat were we singing?LINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Jack & DianeConair Mood MirrorKristy McNicholKissing PotionLove's Baby SoftTickle DeodorantJordache JeansIndian EarthFlashdanceMuskrat Love by Captain and TennilleSunshine on My Shoulders by John DenverAfternoon Delight by the Starland Vocal BandThe Stroke by Billy SquierCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

In this Raw Rerun, it's all about the hacks—and the screenplay. It's Part 2 of our chat with screenwriter/author Monica Corcoran Harel!HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH MONICA IN PART 2:Invisibility  Paulina PorizkovaOuter vs. inner imageA female magazine that moved the needle Monica's top beauty hacks How Monica pops a browHer husband got lucky, thanks to a brow gel pickupMonica's top wellness hackStrolling with a wine glassThe power of a made bedA morning power tripA humanity hackCompeting with womenThere's enough to go aroundWomen lifting women Confrontation Monica's Netflix screenplayHollywood's eyeing 50+ women, finallyLINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Pretty RipeTeen VogueKosas Air Brow gelRevlon One-Step Hair Dryer and VolumizerAmy Baer's Landline PicturesWriting partner Jordan Roter StodelOTHER RESOURCES THAT MONICA LOVES :Kosas Air Brow GelSally Hansen Airbrush LegsLevi's Ribcage Bootcut jeansCharlotte Stone clogs and sandals. On Instagram: Garancedore, comedian Amy Sedaris, art historian/cultural critic Hilton Als. Others:  Nicole Byer and comedyfortheinternet, plus DailyMail.com(trying to give it up!)CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

In this Raw Rerun, Kris & Allie sit down with screenwriter, journalist and best-selling author Monica Corcoran Harel, the founder of the weekly Pretty Ripe newsletter. Netflix just purchased her feature film screenplay, a byproduct of the spark she found in reinvention. Part 1 of a 2-part series. HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH MONICA:The culture of keeping up appearancesCrazy kid's parties in Los Angeles, 'copters included!The gratitude for having a daughter at 42 Juicy and vibrantMothers and their obsessionsAging positively and the gifts we getMenopause is a buzzword in Silicon ValleyA slight detour on men's ballsGals and waxing: the politicizing of pubic hairNormalizing body hair with the LadyistA "firing" sparks a reinvention in midlife: the start of something goodHer fun screenplay that Netflix purchasedThe power of 50+ women entrepreneursLoving the middle of everythingConfidence, contacts, and capital were the keys to her pivotDon't overthink things and start smallLINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:The Pretty Ripe newsletterMonica's New York Times piecesGennev menopause platformAlan Cumming talking about scrotal lifting on the Nancy podcastThe Ladyist (Ashley Armitage) on InstagramOTHER RESOURCES THAT MONICA LOVES :Kosas Air Brow GelSally Hansen Airbrush LegsLevi's Ribcage Bootcut jeansCharlotte Stone clogs and sandals. On Instagram: Garancedore, comedian Amy Sedaris, art historian/cultural critic Hilton Als. Others:  Nicole Byer and comedyfortheinternet, plus DailyMail.com (trying to give it up!)CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

In this Raw Rerun, our tech savvy mom was operating without a right-click and driving Kris crazy with her Adobe Acrobat.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED ON NIT-PICKING MOM:Dave would order the fruit sliced & dicedOutsourcing to the extremeClearing off the badges12,522 emails in the phone inboxTight as a drumMom's relying on flagsAge vs email load has Mom hyperventilatingTwinsiesGarageband gives Kris anxietyNo intersection with the meatsOutsourcing and control issuesShe can't right-clickOvernighting more mousesThe Adobe Acrobat nightmareDeep dive or letting it go?LINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Precut fruitAdobe AcrobatApple Magic MouseCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

In this Raw Rerun, Allie can't get beyond the fact that Mom doesn't listen to Raw Female. And she's got a plan.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN "MOM WON'T LISTEN":Allie's ready to go rogue on her motherToo old for vag talk?Sensitive spot for the last bornThe cut-and-paste solutionShe's gonna regret itAllie is definitely not OKKris is absolutely fineNothing's resolvedCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

In this rerun, the sisters are back and they're unpacking a pistachio problem. Quickly the conversation devolves into mother issues.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED ON "PISTACHIO PROBLEMS":Paying to winThrowing money around like nutsMom won't buy the meats, even at CostcoThe problem with the picnicLettuce on the meatloafMom doesn't listen, nor will she refer us outDangerous driver, pistachio-styleGrabbing Mom's email listLINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Wonderful PistachiosMeatloaf fit for Nora Ephron: tasty!U.S. Route 101CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

In this Raw Rerun, Kris lands on a gyno that she's finally in sync with. Fun & Games is a very confusing re-telling of various visits to the gyno, in search of answers to a couple symptoms with biopsies along the way. Good luck, listeners! Email us at info@rawfemale.com for clarification. And don't visit Paper Source for any other reason than to have fun with paper and notecards!HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED:What a colposcopy isTools of the tradeMelon baller with teethWhat she grabbedReading about a colpoA lichen sclerosus diagnostic biopsyThere's a specialist for thatThe importance of self-advocacy Finding a good matchThink Out Loud doctorsLINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:What is a colposcopy?What is lichen sclerosus?Paper Source hole punchesCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

In this rerun, Kris & Allie relive the last times they were hit on. One's a fairytale. One's a horror.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED:the whole invisibility thinglet's pop a lipwe love that strangera sweet line Allie at Goodwill“Mama, you ain't too old to F*%#” CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

In this Raw Rerun we sit down with age activist Wendy Euler, the force behind Goodbye Croptop, a platform that focuses on style and inspiration for women in midlife. Kris, Allie & Wendy talk about the power of style, the superpowers in midlife, reinvention and much more.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH WENDY EULER:throwing in the towelhow style can turn you aroundthe difference between style and fashionless is more/keep it simplewearing what makes you feel goodCost Per Wear (CPW)Wendy's style hack for Krisback to basics in every arenastyle as a barometerthe importance of movementeating a lot less nowhanging out with good peoplenot needing a break from lifeself care every single daywhat we model for our daughtersreinvention in publicmiddle age as a superpowerignoring our intuitionbeing scaredLINKS TO RESOURCES WE DISCUSSED:Goodbye Croptop on Apple PodcastsGoodbye Croptop on InstaClothing designer Elaine KimTevas, Birkenstocks, and KeenVintner's DaughterCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

In this Raw Rerun, our sound engineer Rick Altieri listens to some quite cringeworthy Raw Female content. But is that a win for girlfriend Jess?Find Rick and the work he does here!CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

In this Raw Rerun, Kris advocates for a probe at the doctor's office but Allie turns it into a potent game of Would You Rather?

In this Raw Rerun, Kris is worried she's on a “flame list” after frustration-typing  to a tech company. The company lays out some diplomatic guidelines.Here's what we discussed:• keyboard banging •• email-delay hack •• bantering with Vince •• LMGTFY •• "shared communication goals" •• hot potato •Links to resources discussed in this podcast:Let Me Google That For YouConnect with Raw Female

In this Raw Rerun, a sound company's over-the-top customer service has Kris & Allie giddy. Includes a shoutout to Cliff!Links to resources discussed in this podcast:Kristen's moversSweetwaterConnect with Raw FemaleJoin our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.Visit our website.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female: Informative. Solution-based. Positive. Fun.

In this Raw Rerun, Kris & Allie re-live their pre-Covid days, when a hot dog trainer would visit regularly. TW: Objectification of men.

In this Raw Rerun, we continue our chat with pelvic health physical therapist Dr. Sara Tanza we dig deeper on how best to be proactive on pelvic health, how to handle pelvic organ  prolapse, the importance of a baseline assessment, what to do about the stigmas surrounding pelvic floor health and more.Here's what we discussed with Dr. Sara in Part 2:The first visit evaluationLower back pain linked to pelvic health dysfunctionInternal work not necessaryVirtual visits are popular & effectiveProlapse issues: “pre-hab” work vitalA deeper dive into prolapse issuesPessaries: A sports bra for the vaginaLeg strength, breathing and prolapseThe problem with constipationWhy get a pelvic health baseline assessment?Runners, injuries, and pelvic floor problemsThe stigmas surrounding pelvic healthWhen to see a pelvic health therapist?Working in conjunction with medical doctorsDirect access is an option in some statesEducating physiciansHaving brave conversations about pelvic healthInsurance issues and accessibilityThe power of a self-evaluationDr. Sara's online strengthening programCreating a calm nervous systemNature, breath, and joyLinks to resources discussed in this podcast:Dr. Sara's practice: Pelvic Potential Physical Therapy  Book a virtual or in-person appointment with Dr. Sara Tanza here.Join Dr. Sara's mailing list here and you will be the first to have access to her free Guided Meditation for Pelvic Floor Relaxation video.  You'll also be notified when her online program goes live.Follow Dr. Sara on Instagram. She offers lots of free content surrounding pelvic health. She'll be announcing the launch of her online program—Pelvic Potential: A Hands-On Guide to Pelvic Muscle Training—on Instagram.Find a pelvic floor physical therapist near you here.Here is an extremely robust resource for links to pelvic floor anatomy.Intimate Rose Vaginal DilatorsThe yoga practice of Dr. Sara's friend, Tianna Bartoletta. Tianna is a two-time Olympian, three-time Gold Medalist and an amazing yoga instructor. Get up early or request the Zoom link!In addition to her physical therapy practice, Dr. Sara, an avid runner herself, is also the assistant race director for one of the largest female-focused 5k/10k races in the country. Learn more about She.Is.Beautiful here.Connect with Raw Female:Join our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.Visit our website.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!

In this Raw Refun, Kris & Allie sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Tanza, owner of Pelvic Potential in Santa Cruz, Calif. We talk about leaking, clenching, breathing, how best to use lube and how a pelvic floor physical therapist can help with painful sex. Dr. Sara takes listeners through a self-assessment and offers tips on breathing and muscle activation. Part 1 of 2.Here's what we discussed with Dr. Sara Tanza in Part 1:What is your pelvic floor?How our core relates to our pelvic floorPain and your pelvic floorHow you know if you have pelvic organ prolapseWhy am I leaking and what to do about itStress vs. urge incontinencePain with sex — a PT can help with that!The problem with bad adviceGreat lube but tight musclesExercises that can helpThe “flat belly thing”Clenching and postural holding patterns“Bring on the TMI!”What treatment is actually likePelvic floor breathing and a self-assessmentThe role of vaginal dilatorsHow to use lube properlyToo tight and too loose at the same timeHow to relax the pelvic floorActivating the front muscles Stress and your pelvic floorCoffee, fiber and poo: fecal urgencyKeeping a bowel/bladder diaryReferring out to other specialistsLinks to resources discussed in this podcast:Dr. Sara's practice: Pelvic Potential Physical Therapy  Book a virtual or in-person appointment with Dr. Sara Tanza here.Join Dr. Sara's mailing list here and you will be the first to have access to her free Guided Meditation for Pelvic Floor Relaxation video.  You'll also be notified when her online program goes live.Follow Dr. Sara on Instagram. She offers lots of free content surrounding pelvic health. She'll be announcing the launch of her online program—Pelvic Potential: A Hands-On Guide to Pelvic Muscle Training—on Instagram.Find a pelvic floor physical therapist near you here. Here is an extremely robust resource for links to pelvic floor anatomy.Intimate Rose Vaginal DilatorsThe yoga practice of Dr. Sara's friend, Tianna Bartoletta. Tianna is a two-time Olympian, three-time Gold Medalist and an amazing yoga instructor. Get up early or request the Zoom link!In addition to her physical therapy practice, Dr. Sara, an avid runner herself, is also the assistant race director for one of the largest female-focused 5k/10k races in the country. Learn more about She.Is.Beautiful here.Connect with Raw Female:Join our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.Visit our website.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!

In this Raw Rerun, Kris does a little reading in anticipation of the Raw Female interview with Dr. Sara Tanza, a pelvic health physical therapist. An intrigued Allie brings absolutely nothing to the table.

In this Raw Rerun, we continue our chat with Parks California CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor. We talk about a tragedy in Bangladesh, what really scared her and being effective after failure.Here's what we discussed with Kindley in Part 2:advocating locallywomen and equitymentorship and vulnerabilitya factory fire in Bangladeshlearning from failurethe fun of building a teamdeveloping a visionthe joy of checklists!the next generationJamie & Simon from Outlanderher needlepoint habitLinks to resources discussed in this podcast:Parks CaliforniaJamie from OutlanderUntamed by Glennon DoyleAbby Wambach on InstagramBridgertonOther resources that Kindley loves:Shark Tooth Provisions custom-designed woodwork made in San Francisco.The Highlands Foundry handcrafted apparel and home decor, located in the Hudson Valley.Tattoo artist Anita Darkling at Black Serum in San FranciscoJuliette Rose Handcrafted Leather Goods out of Vermont.Needlepoint kits from The Stitchery. (If you've got other needlepoint sources, let us know! Kindley's looking!)Connect with Raw Female:Join our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop!Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female: Informational. Positive. Solution-based. Fun.

In this Raw Rerun,  we sit down with Parks California President and CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor. Kindley has spent much of her career as a champion for social justice and environmental sustainability. She led human rights and environmental efforts at Gap and now heads Parks California, the non-profit partner to the California State Parks system. In the first of our two-part interview, Kindley talks about what led her to advocacy work, how origin stories matter,  and the power behind her new tattoos.Here's what we discussed with Kindley in Part 1:The importance of your origin story.The value of finding your people.How it feels to protect women.Leaning into discomfort.Being in massive learning mode.Tattoos as a source of strength.Working on big problems.Doing what matters.Creating a list of non-negotiables.Showing up as your authentic self.Links to resources discussed in this podcast:Parks CaliforniaTattoo artist Anita Darkling at Black Serum in San FranciscoOther resources that Kindley loves:Shark Tooth Provisions custom-designed woodwork made in San Francisco.The Highlands Foundry handcrafted apparel and home decor, located in the Hudson Valley.Juliette Rose Handcrafted Leather Goods out of Vermont.Needlepoint kits from The Stitchery. (If you've got other needlepoint sources, let us know! Kindley's looking!)Connect with Raw Female:Join our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop!Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female: Informational. Positive. Solution-based. Fun.

In this Raw Rerun, a pre-pandemic Kris & Allie go out with friends and the conversation turns to tricky tools.

In this Raw Rerun, Allie lights up over the chance to get at Dave's bald head.

In this Raw Rerun, An aspirational butcher throws Kris & Allie for a loop.

In this Raw Rerun, Kris & Allie talk with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Pei-Li Huang about women's health issues, IVF, donor eggs, health care advocacy, and more. They delve into infertility processes and stigmas, as well as the changing landscape of women's healthcare. Dr. Huang is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. An active member of the Massachusetts Medical Society, Dr. Huang is a champion for women's reproductive health. She is a co-founder of Fertility Solutions, an IVF center, in New England.SHOWNOTESLinks to resources discussed in this podcast-  Dr. Pei-Li's Huang's practice, Fertility Solutions, an IVF center with locations in New England- For information on infertility, go to ReproductiveFacts.org- For fertility advocacy, a good place to start is Resolve: The National Infertility Association- For information about women's health, check out ACOG: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynocologists- Dani Shapiro's book Inheritance: A Memoir of Geneaology, Paternity, and Love- Wiki article on estradiol (please consult with your medical professional!)- Vagifem  website (please consult with your medical professional!)- Steinway & Sons PianosConnect with Raw Female- Join our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.- Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast- If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!- And don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Here's what we discussed with Dr. Pei-Li Huang- Meet Dr. Pei-Li Huang, reproductive endocrinologist (00:21)- Hormones effect everything! (02:18)- Research on men—but what about the ladies? (02:24)- Trends on HRT & Pei-Li's thoughts (06:02)- Ouch - vaginal dryness! (07:27)- Men discuss infertility with Pei-Li (10:23)- Let's talk female libido research (11:24)- Allie pipes up about the patriarchy (12:24)- IVF and Raw Female's older demographic (14:15)-  Donor eggs and aging out (15:44)- The odd stigma around donor eggs (18:08)- Feeling “something's broken” (21:06)- Serving the transgender community (25:17)- Advocating for insurance coverage for fertility treatment (26:22)- Protocol and complications for older patients (28:19)- Should I freeze my eggs? (31:2)- Trends Pei-Li is seeing now (33:58)- Lobbying the AMA to define infertility as a disease (35:46)- Are we making headway on women's healthcare policy (37:45)- Pei-Li and her piano (38:05)Raw Female: Informational. Positive. Solution-based. Fun.

In this Raw Rerun, Allie's nearly speechless over Kris's very "unprofessional" period-at-work situation.

In this Raw Rerun, Stephanie Cullinane, PA-C,  drills down on the cosmetic side of her practice, troubleshooting Allie's brown spots and Kris' fatty chin. Part 2 of 2.

In this Raw Rerun, Kris hits her Period Brag Phase and Allie couldn't be less impressed.

In the Raw Rerun, Kris goes in for her mammogram, only to uncover that she has dense boobs—and there's a protocol for that.

In this Raw Rerun, Kris & Allie realize they're on opposite sides of the mirror-squatting debate. Do you check out your undercarriage with a mirror? Email us at info@rawfemale.com!

Kris & Allie continue their chat with nutrition science and fitness expert Amanda Thebe in this Raw Rerun.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH AMANDA IN PART 2 OF OUR CHAT:diet trends  intermittent fasting and keto dietsprioritizing proteinthe importance of strength trainingmaintaining muscle masshigh quality carbsstrength is powertaking up space  the potency of small tweaks looking for protein every time you eatfunctional strength trainingfeeling empoweredosteoporosisHIIT classes vs. weight trainingAmanda's long-haul Covid recoveryfitness “snacking”  self preservation vs. self careAmanda's to-do/ta-da! list getting beyond the stigma of anti-depressantshow taking care of ourselves reads “failure”“shift happens”: how to think in midlifepolicing the quackeryself-advocatingkeeping it simplea big box of vibrators   

A rerun of our fun and informative discussion with fitness expert Amanda Thebe, a force of nature when it comes to thriving in menopause. Amanda's hellish journey in perimenopause spurred her to research and write Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too. With three decades of experience in the fitness industry, Amanda brings proactive positivity—and lots of laughs—to the menopause table, crafting a toolkit made up of four hacks: how to eat, how to move, how to manage stress, and how to think.Here's what we discussed with Amanda in Part 1 of our chat:being unwell in perimenopausefeeling isolated in the strugglecommon & uncommon symptomsvertigo & migrainesour mothers dropped the ballAmanda's alien birthemotional & mental health hormone therapy and its stigmadoctors untrained in menopause managementsimple treatment optionsbringing facts to the doctorLinks to resources discussed in this podcast:Where to buy Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can TooAmanda's websiteEstrogen Matters by Dr. Avram Bluming and Carol Tavris, PhDNAMS, the North American Menopause SocietyGennev, menopause telehealthConnect with Raw Female

In this rerun of one of our most popular Bitties, Allie can't control her innards at the gyno and there's a little shame all around. Enjoy!

In Part 2 of our chat with Dermatology PA-C Stephanie Cullinane, we focus on the cosmetic side of her practice. Stephanie discusses how to choose and use skin care products, ways to turn over skin, and more. We end with a Dermatology Rapid-Fire. Stephanie specializes in both medical and cosmetic dermatology at Aesthetic Dermatology & Skin Cancer in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you haven't already, listen to Part 1 of our chat, where we  focus on the medical side of her practice.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH STEPHANIE CULLINANE IN PART 2 OF OUR CHAT:How to pick out a cleanser - it's all in the pHGetting dry with ageHow to moisturizeIt's all about molecule size  Antioxidant productsCalming down pigment cellsVitamin C serumsVitamin B3 in sunscreensDNA repair productsWhere to put your moneyAcid peels and lasersEye creams and eyelid rashesHow to use Retinols and Retin-AStimulating collagenSun damage and cell memoryCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALEJoin our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop. Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcastIf you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female: Informational. Positive. Solution-based. Fun.

In this rerun of one of our most popular episodes, Kris & Allie talk smart skin protocols with Dermatology PA-C Stephanie Cullinane. Stephanie specializes in both medical and cosmetic dermatology at Aesthetic Dermatology & Skin Cancer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine's Primary Care Associate Program and holds a BA from Smith College. Before dermatology, she worked in internal medicine and gynecology.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS CHAT WITH STEPHANIE CULLINANE:How a woman's skin agesThe role of estrogen in skin healthCystic acneThe layers of our skinFragile blood vesselsSun damage and skin protectionHormones and skin issuesStephanie's annual cancer screening protocolLichen sclerosus & melanomaSunscreen & vitamin D supplementsSun-protective clothingHeliocareListening to her patientsSkin Tag Night!The Vitamin B complex NicotinamideCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

Wendy, Kris & Allie recall fashion, beauty and music nightmares of decades past. HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH WENDY:ruffled collar with side buttonsJack & DianeForenza sweaters backwards with a VTwist-a-BeadsPointy-toe Mias with pegged, acid-washed jeansJellies & their dirt ringsThe queen of shoulder padsThe Fe-mulletThe psychology around the makeup mirrorBlue frosted eye shadowStripping your derm"I came from a bad tanning bed"Argyle sweater vest with nothing underneathStirrup pantsOverallsThe Tennille haircutWhat were we singing?LINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Jack & DianeConair Mood MirrorKristy McNicholKissing PotionLove's Baby SoftTickle DeodorantJordache JeansIndian EarthFlashdanceMuskrat Love by Captain and TennilleSunshine on My Shoulders by John DenverAfternoon Delight by the Starland Vocal BandThe Stroke by Billy SquierCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

It's all about the hacks—and the screenplay—in Part 2 of our chat with screenwriter/author Monica Corcoran Harel.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH MONICA IN PART 2:Invisibility  Paulina PorizkovaOuter vs. inner imageA female magazine that moved the needle Monica's top beauty hacks How Monica pops a browHer husband got lucky, thanks to a brow gel pickupMonica's top wellness hackStrolling with a wine glassThe power of a made bedA morning power tripA humanity hackCompeting with womenThere's enough to go aroundWomen lifting women Confrontation Monica's Netflix screenplayHollywood's eyeing 50+ women, finallyLINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Pretty RipeTeen VogueKosas Air Brow gelRevlon One-Step Hair Dryer and VolumizerAmy Baer's Landline PicturesWriting partner Jordan Roter StodelOTHER RESOURCES THAT MONICA LOVES :Kosas Air Brow GelSally Hansen Airbrush LegsLevi's Ribcage Bootcut jeansCharlotte Stone clogs and sandals. On Instagram: Garancedore, comedian Amy Sedaris, art historian/cultural critic Hilton Als. Others:  Nicole Byer and comedyfortheinternet, plus DailyMail.com (trying to give it up!)CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

Kris & Allie sit down with screenwriter, journalist and best-selling author Monica Corcoran Harel, the founder of the weekly Pretty Ripe newsletter. Netflix just purchased her feature film screenplay, a byproduct of the spark she found in reinvention. Part 1 of a 2-part series. HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH MONICA:The culture of keeping up appearancesCrazy kid's parties in Los Angeles, 'copters included!The gratitude for having a daughter at 42 Juicy and vibrantMothers and their obsessionsAging positively and the gifts we getMenopause is a buzzword in Silicon ValleyA slight detour on men's ballsGals and waxing: the politicizing of pubic hairNormalizing body hair with the LadyistA "firing" sparks a reinvention in midlife: the start of something goodHer fun screenplay that Netflix purchasedThe power of 50+ women entrepreneursLoving the middle of everythingConfidence, contacts, and capital were the keys to her pivotDon't overthink things and start smallLINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:The Pretty Ripe newsletterMonica's New York Times piecesGennev menopause platformAlan Cumming talking about scrotal lifting on the Nancy podcastThe Ladyist (Ashley Armitage) on InstagramOTHER RESOURCES THAT MONICA LOVES :Kosas Air Brow GelSally Hansen Airbrush LegsLevi's Ribcage Bootcut jeansCharlotte Stone clogs and sandals. On Instagram: Garancedore, comedian Amy Sedaris, art historian/cultural critic Hilton Als. Others:  Nicole Byer and comedyfortheinternet, plus DailyMail.com (trying to give it up!)CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

Kris & Allie are short on laughs in light of the tragedy unfolding—particularly for girls and women—in Afghanistan. Instead, we offer these recs and links. Please email your suggestions to info@rawfemale.com.WORTHWHILE READSThe Taliban's Return Is Catastrophic for Women, by photojournalist/writer Lynsey Addario, The Atlantic. Powerful photos and a boots-on-the-ground reflection of the past two-plus decades for women in Afghanistan.Historian Heather Cox Richardson in her newsletter Letters from an American offers a succinct explanation of the past 20 years of US involvement in Afghanistan.Four Concrete Actions the US Should Take Now to Help Afghan Women Activists: An opinion piece co-written by the executive director of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and the founder/executive director of Mina's List.How to Save the Lives of Afghan Women: Three urgent actions you or your organization can take, from the GIWPS.A WORTHWHILE LISTENThe Fall of Afghanistan: Via voice memos, one Afghan woman—an outspoken critic of the Taliban—shares her experience day by day as her country falls under Taliban control. Reported by the NYT's Lynsea Garrison for The Daily Podcast.HOW TO SUPPORTWomen for Women International: Investing in women survivors of war and conflict. Connects women with women in conflict zones. Women for Afghan Women: Grassroot organization dedicated to protecting Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York.Afghanaid: Focuses on vulnerable households in Afghanistan, such as those headed by women. Based in London.The Red Cross has worked in Afghanistan for 30 years and pledges to continue.International Rescue Commitee (IRC) has supported Afghanistan since 1988.Enabled Children Initiative supports children with disabilities.Canada is seeking 1,000 volunteers to help welcome and integrate Afghan refugees. Volunteers will not be asked to host.Here's how to ask President Biden to boost refugee admissions numbers in the US.Mina's List: Working to advance global peace and women's political leadership.Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security: Building an evidence-based case for a focus on women, peace and security.

In the first Raw Tales from the Field, Kris meets Claire & Ashley at the farmer's market and gets the lowdown on an amazing sex toy.HERE'S WHAT KRIS DISCUSSED WITH CLAIRE & ASHLEY BY THE SALTWATER BAKERY STAND: A cool bagThe magic of a clit suckerThe WomanizerIn the shower, with a partner, by yourselfOne boyfriend was jealous, the other bought Claire a spareHow do the Raw Female ladies not own a bucketload?LINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:The WomanizerFt. Mason Farmer's MarketCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

Our tech savvy mom was operating without a right-click and driving Kris crazy with her Adobe Acrobat.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED ON NIT-PICKING MOM:Dave would order the fruit sliced & dicedOutsourcing to the extremeClearing off the badges12,522 emails in the phone inboxTight as a drumMom's relying on flagsAge vs email load has Mom hyperventilatingTwinsiesGarageband gives Kris anxietyNo intersection with the meatsOutsourcing and control issuesShe can't right-clickOvernighting more mousesThe Adobe Acrobat nightmareDeep dive or letting it go?LINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Precut fruitAdobe AcrobatApple Magic MouseCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

Allie can't get beyond the fact that Mom doesn't listen to Raw Female. And she's got a plan.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN "MOM WON'T LISTEN":Allie's ready to go rogue on her motherToo old for vag talk?Sensitive spot for the last bornThe cut-and-paste solutionShe's gonna regret itAllie is definitely not OKKris is absolutely fineNothing's resolvedCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

The sisters are back and they're unpacking a pistachio problem. Quickly the conversation devolves into mother issues.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED ON "PISTACHIO PROBLEMS":Paying to winThrowing money around like nutsMom won't buy the meats, even at CostcoThe problem with the picnicLettuce on the meatloafMom doesn't listen, nor will she refer us outDangerous driver, pistachio-styleGrabbing Mom's email listLINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Wonderful PistachiosMeatloaf fit for Nora Ephron: tasty!U.S. Route 101CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

In shopping for a gyno, Kris lands on a practioner that she's finally in sync with. Fun & Games is a very confusing re-telling of various visits to the gyno, in search of answers to a couple symptoms with biopsies along the way. Good luck, listeners! Email us at info@rawfemale.com for clarification. And don't visit Paper Source for any other reason than to have fun with paper and notecards!HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED:What a colposcopy isTools of the tradeMelon baller with teethWhat she grabbedReading about a colpoA lichen sclerosus diagnostic biopsyThere's a specialist for thatThe importance of self-advocacy Finding a good matchThink Out Loud doctorsLINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:What is a colposcopy?What is lichen sclerosus?Paper Source hole punchesCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

Kris & Allie relive the last times they were hit on. One's a fairytale. One's a horror.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED:the whole invisibility thinglet’s pop a lipwe love that strangera sweet line Allie at Goodwill“Mama, you ain’t too old to F*%#” CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

Age activist Wendy Euler is the force behind Goodbye Croptop, a platform that focuses on style and inspiration for women in midlife. Kris, Allie & Wendy talk about the power of style, the superpowers in midlife, reinvention and much more.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH WENDY EULER:throwing in the towelhow style can turn you aroundthe difference between style and fashionless is more/keep it simplewearing what makes you feel goodCost Per Wear (CPW)Wendy’s style hack for Krisback to basics in every arenastyle as a barometerthe importance of movementeating a lot less nowhanging out with good peoplenot needing a break from lifeself care every single daywhat we model for our daughtersreinvention in publicmiddle age as a superpowerignoring our intuitionbeing scaredLINKS TO RESOURCES WE DISCUSSED:Goodbye Croptop on Apple PodcastsGoodbye Croptop on InstaClothing designer Elaine KimTevas, Birkenstocks, and KeenVintner’s DaughterCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

Our sound engineer Rick Altieri listens to some quite cringeworthy Raw Female content. But is that a win for girlfriend Jess?Find Rick and the work he does here!CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE

Kris advocates for a probe at the doctor's office but Allie turns it into a potent game of Would You Rather?

Kris & Allie sit down with nutrition science and fitness expert Amanda Thebe, a force of nature when it comes to thriving in menopause. Amanda’s hellish journey in perimenopause spurred her to write Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too. With three decades of experience in the fitness industry, Amanda brings proactive positivity—and lots of laughs—to the menopause table, crafting a toolkit made up of four hacks: how to eat, how to move, how to manage stress, and how to think. We also talk about her “ta da!” list, policing the quackery, and loads of dildos.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH AMANDA IN PART 2 OF OUR CHAT:diet trends  intermittent fasting and keto dietsprioritizing proteinthe importance of strength trainingmaintaining muscle masshigh quality carbsstrength is powertaking up space  the potency of small tweaks looking for protein every time you eatfunctional strength trainingfeeling empoweredosteoporosisHIIT classes vs. weight trainingAmanda’s long-haul Covid recoveryfitness “snacking”  self preservation vs. self careAmanda’s to-do/ta-da! list getting beyond the stigma of anti-depressantshow taking care of ourselves reads “failure”“shift happens”: how to think in midlifepolicing the quackeryself-advocatingkeeping it simplea big box of vibrators   LINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST:Where to buy Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can TooAmanda’s website Estrogen Matters, a book by Dr. Avram Bluming and Carol Tavris, PhDNAMS, the North American Menopause SocietyGennev, menopause telehealthDr. Jen Gunter, author of The Menopause Manifesto and The Vagina BibleFerrero Rocher ChocolatesDr. Heather Hirsch Dr. Louise Newson, My Menopause DoctorAnn Summers Rampant Rabbit vibratorOTHER FUN LINKS FROM AMANDA:Amanda’s Instagram accountAmanda’s Youtube program, Amanda Thebe PresentsTravel with Amanda to Peru!Check out Amanda’s free 12-week core-focused programHOW TO CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE:

Kris & Allie sit down with fitness expert Amanda Thebe, a force of nature when it comes to thriving in menopause. Amanda’s hellish journey in perimenopause spurred her to research and write Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too. With three decades of experience in the fitness industry, Amanda brings proactive positivity—and lots of laughs—to the menopause table, crafting a toolkit made up of four hacks: how to eat, how to move, how to manage stress, and how to think.Join us for Part 1 of our two-part chat with health and fitness expert Amanda Thebe!Here's what we discussed with Amanda in Part 1 of our chat:being unwell in perimenopausefeeling isolated in the strugglecommon & uncommon symptomsvertigo & migrainesour mothers dropped the ballAmanda’s alien birthemotional & mental health hormone therapy and its stigmadoctors untrained in menopause managementsimple treatment optionsbringing facts to the doctorLinks to resources discussed in this podcast:Where to buy Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can TooAmanda’s websiteEstrogen Matters by Dr. Avram Bluming and Carol Tavris, PhDNAMS, the North American Menopause SocietyGennev, menopause telehealthOther fun links from Amanda:Amanda’s Instagram accountAmanda’s Youtube program, Amanda Thebe PresentsTravel with Amanda to Peru!Check out Amanda’s free 12-week core-focused programConnect with Raw Female

Kris is worried she’s on a “flame list” after frustration-typing  to a tech company. The company lays out some diplomatic guidelines.Here's what we discussed: • keyboard banging •• email-delay hack •• bantering with Vince •• LMGTFY •• "shared communication goals" •• hot potato •Links to resources discussed in this podcast:Let Me Google That For YouConnect with Raw FemaleJoin our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.Visit our website.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female: Informative. Solution-based. Positive. Fun.

A sound company's over-the-top customer service has Kris & Allie giddy. Includes a shoutout to Cliff!Links to resources discussed in this podcast:Kristen's moversSweetwaterConnect with Raw FemaleJoin our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.Visit our website.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female: Informative. Solution-based. Positive. Fun.

Kris & Allie re-live their pre-Covid days, when a hot dog trainer would visit regularly. TW: Objectification of men.