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Two intelligent women discuss current events, popular culture, writing, books, movies, and women’s lives. We are smart, funny and occasionally profane.

Charla & Danielle


    • Nov 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES


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    Succession Obsession

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 34:38


    The HBO series on its 3rd season is about greed and family back stabbing. Fun! Find out about the fictional billionaire Roy family that has no likable character. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Mermaids Among Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 35:45


    Danielle fills Charla in on her trip to Mermaid Camp at Weeki-Wachee Springs State Park, FL. We learn how to transport a mermaid fin on a plane, what it's like to swim with manatees, why a mermaid costume doesn't work for Halloween, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Listening to Grief: A Chat with Tracie Clayton, Grief Recovery Specialist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 49:22


    Silenced again! Tracie Clayton is trained in the Grief Recovery Method, the only method that is evidence based. Grief Recovery Specialists like Tracie can help people tell their truth about a loss, whether by death, divorce or any major life change. She can be reached at tccgrs@gmail.com if you would like a consult. Here is information about the institute where she trained: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Meg Weber, Author of A Year of Mr. Lucky

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 50:38


    Another author from Portland, Oregon joins us! Meg Weber wrote a book called A Year of Mr. Lucky, due out on February 8, 2021. In this debut memoir, she tells us about her exploration into BDSM (Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadochism and Masochism) and other facets of her life during this time.  For more information, please visit: Meg Weber, Writer Her book is available in digital format from Sincyr Publishing Pre-order at Bookshop  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    The Joy of Skipping with Kim “Skipper” Corbin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 50:17


    A fun and free-wheeling conversation with our friend and free spirit Kim “Skipper” Corbin, proponent of adult skipping, veteran of 15 Burning Mans, and seeker of joy in all things. Recorded on Dec 18, 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    STFU Catch-up after 6 Months: Pandemic, Politics, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 23:28


    Your hosts discuss the Pandemic, California wildfires, and what we have been doing for six months. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Poet of the Mississippi: Laura Hansen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 50:23


    Join us for a fun and wide-ranging conversation with Laura L Hansen, poet, librarian, former bookstore owner, and resident of Little Falls, Minnesota. Laura lives and works along the Mississippi River, which is her muse. She also graces us with readings of her beautiful poems, some old and some brand new. You can find out more about her and order her books at www.laurahansenbooks.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Covid Life: The Millennial Masked Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 55:41


    In which Danielle and Charla talk to Danielle's daughter and her roommate about 20-something life during the time of coronavirus. What's it like to quarantine with roommates? Date during a pandemic? Are you still employed? What are your friends doing? Where did you get that cute mask? Yep, three out of four of us were wearing cloth masks!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Grief: Monica Welty Writes and Sings Her Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 69:50


    Monica is a writer living in Portland, Oregon. She suffered an enormous loss and writes about it exquisitely. https://monicawelty.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    The Wonderful World of Flower Essences with Ruth Toledo Altschuler

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 54:37


    Flower Essences are a subtle, yet powerful healing modality. We speak with Ruth Toledo Altschuler, a longtime practitioner and leader in this field, about how to help our healing paths with Flower Essences during the Pandemic. https://essencementoring.com/ http://www.fesflowers.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Buckminster Fuller, 20th Century Leonardo da Vinci

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 51:52


    Join us on a voyage of discovery and learn all about Buckminster Fuller from one of his biggest fans, Patricia Ravasio. You know him as the creator of the geodesic dome, but he was much more than that. Steve Jobs called him the 20th-century Leonardo da Vinci. Patricia Ravasio has written a book called "The Girl from Spaceship Earth" (endorsed by environmentalist Bill McKibben) about her fascination with this American architect, systems theorist, author, designer, inventor, and futurist. In this episode, she tells us all about Bucky and why his words of wisdom matter today more than ever. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    From the lost files: April 3rd Forgotten Pandemic Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 58:33


    Yup. It's from April 3. We forgot to edit and publish it. Staying calm in the strangest times our world has experienced since World War II. Nia Classes via Zoom with Danielle www.floramotion.net NiaTV.fit Yoga with Adriene Italians send messages to themselves from 10 days ago Zoom Krisp for noise cancellation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Talking about Beekeeping with Mike Stephanos, the Bees Knees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 61:29


    We call Mike Stephanos, Contra Costa County, California long-time beekeeper, about hobby and professional beekeeping. Danielle is a 5-year beekeeper (mostly) enjoying the Zen of Bees. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Author Samantha Dunn on Writing, Memoir, and Life During the Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 43:00


    Our beloved writing teacher and brilliant writer Samantha Dunn chats finds time to chat with us while running a magazine, teaching writing, working on a new memoir, and home schooling her delightful son. She is funny, engaging, smart, and highly entertaining. Plus she reads from her work-in-progress, a treat you won't want to miss.  Samantha Dunn is the executive editor of Coast Magazine, and the author of several books including the novel Failing Paris and a bestselling memoir, Not By Accident: Reconstructing a Careless Life. Sam’s work is anthologized in a number of places, including the short story anthology, Women on the Edge: Writing from Los Angeles, which she co-edited. She is a member of the Writers Guild of America and teaches at Chapman University. She also directs Writers Camp at Esalen Institute in Big Sur. #samdunn #samanthadunnauthor #memoir #esalen #esalenwriterscamp #womenwriters #samanthadunn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Pandemic Edition 2: Chat with Heather Atherton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 57:24


    In this issue, your hosts speak with Heather from Chicago. This show was recorded on March 24, 2020. Many topics are covered: anger and sadness over the pandemic, alternatives to toilet paper and the bidet wand, drinking too much, singing from balconies, Bon Jovi, and peeing on one's ankles while squatting. #covid19 #pandemic2020 #womenwhowrite #womenwhopodcast #podcast #STFUwearenotdonetalkingyet #stfu #shutthefuckup #shutthefuckuppodcast #stfupodcast #bidet #hydrawand Resources for bidets https://www.amazon.com/Sprayer-SonTiy-Chrome-Solid-Warranty-Adjustable-Pressure/dp/B0861HYW74/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=bidet+toilet&qid=1585681758&sr=8-17 https://hydrawand.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Helter Skelter: Sheltering in Place and the Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 62:57


    Danielle and Charla talk about what's going on with COVID-19 and what to do at home as you shelter in place. Sit back, grab your favorite beverage, and take a listen. #staythefuckhome #shelterinplace #coronavirus #covid-19 Resources mentioned in our podcast: NiaTV.fit Yoga with Adriene Italians send messages to themselves from 10 days ago Zoom Krisp for noise cancellation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Sex After 50: An Interview with Rachael Cabreira, Certified Sexual Health Clinician

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 47:33


    Charla and Danielle talk with Rachael, who is infinitely wise and informative regarding women, aging, menopause, and sex. You can find more information about her practice at innovativewellnessinc.com and about her product Pure Vitality at purevitalityinc.com. #activism #2020election #STFUwearenotdonetalkingyet #STFU #womensissues #vote2020 #sex #sexeducation #sexforover50 #sexualhealing #sexinelderyears #certifiedsexualhealthclinician #rachaelcabreira #innovativewellnessinc #innovativewellness #sexafter50 #youcanstillhavesexwhenyouareold --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    The Conundrum Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 33:35


    Danielle and Charla play the Conundrum game, posing either-or situations where neither outcome is particularly good. We were inspired by Slate Political Gabfest #Slatepoliticalgabfest. For instance, if you could choose only fruits or vegetables for the rest of your life, which would you choose? If you have any opinions, please write us at STFUpodcast@gmail.com or go to our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/charladaniellepodcast/ #conundrum #STFUpodcast #politics #slatepoliticalgabfest #friendship #democraticprimary --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Seeking Refuge: An Interview with Refugee Expert Barbara Strack

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 56:45


    In this podcast, we talk to Barbara L Strack, a refugee expert who retired from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in January 2018. She tells us all about the global refugee crisis, the legal definition of a refugee, the history of refugee resettlement programs here and abroad, refugees vs. asylum seekers, and much more. Find out what you can do to help. Also check out her recent opinion piece in TIME Magazine about how the Trump administration is trying to mislead us about the refugee situation. https://time.com/author/barbara-strack/ This interview was recorded on January 21, 2020. The photo was taken at UN Headquarters in Geneva. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Make Your Dreams Come True! A Conversation with Laura Geduldig of Vitality Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 40:07


    Join us for a discussion about how to set goals, reach your New Year's resolutions, and make your dreams come true. A twenty-year veteran of life coaching and master certified coach, Laura Geduldig, tells us how to do it. Check out her web site at: www.vitalitycoaching.life or email her at laura@vitalitycoaching.life. Laura is generously offering our listeners a complimentary 90-minute coaching session and a discount of 20% off a coaching package; this special offer expires February 15, 2020. #coaching #laurageduldig #nia #niatechnique #mastercoach #goals #goalsetting --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    The Next Generation: A 20-Something Gives Us the Scoop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 51:20


    We speak with 24-year-old Casey O'Brien about her writing career and about her generation's take on politics and the climate crisis. #20somethings #millennials #genz #journalism #activism #2020election #STFUwearenotdonetalkingyet #STFU #womensissues #vote2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Almond Joy: A Conversation With Author Steve Almond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 62:13


    Steve Almond is an American short-story writer, essayist, and author of ten books, including Against Football, Bad Stories: What the Hell Just Happened to This Country, and William Stoner and the Battle for the Inner Life. Steve co-hosted the podcast Dear Sugars with Cheryl Strayed for four years. This podcast was recorded on December 12, 2019. #dearsugars #stevealmond #stevealmondauthor #badstories #shortstories --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Our Favorite Non-Profits and Worst/Best Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 51:31


    Here is a list of the groups we talk about in this episode. Trust in Education https://www.trustineducation.org Contare Con Vivo https://www.cantareconvivo.org nonprofitvote.org https://www.nonprofitvote.org RIP Medical Debt https://ripmedicaldebt.org National Resources Defense Council https://www.nrdc.org Center for Biological Diversity https://www.biologicaldiversity.org Rain Forest Action Network http://www.rainforestactionnetwork.org Ocean Conservancy https://oceanconservancy.org Community Concern for Cats http://www.communityconcernforcats.org/about/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    In Search of Mr. Right: The Perils of Online Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 57:03


    Danielle's friend Tonya tells us all about her recent adventures in online dating here in the SF Bay area. It's a jungle out there, people, but Tonya is our intrepid guide. She shares how she navigates the rules, the weirdos, and the general craziness of searching for Mr. Right. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    A Conversation with Heather Atherton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 50:44


    Heather reads us a piece called "Placentus Abruptus," a memoir short about her placenta and her reluctance to part with it. Heather asks that if you have feedback of her piece, please contact her at heatheratherton12@gmail.com. Danielle and Charla can be reached at STFUpodcast@gmail.com and http://facebook.com/charladaniellepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Talking Tattoos with Randy Miller, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 45:21


    Danielle and Charla continue their conversation about tattoos with Randy Miller, dancer extraordinaire, who has adorned his beautiful body with tattoo art starting at age 18. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Talking Tattoos with Randy Miller: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 34:45


    Charla and Danielle interview the one and only Randy Miller, dancer extraordinaire, to discuss his lifelong fascination with tattoo art and his personal experiences of adorning his body with tattoos. The conversation continues in Part 2, which will be published next week. #tattoos #tattoo #bodyart #piercing #adornment #nia #soulmotion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    The Millennial Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 49:56


    Danielle's daughter, Lila, comes on the show and we ask her about her generation and what they think about the world, the environment, their future, politics, work, and more. It's an enlightening conversation about the differences in thinking between baby boomers and millennials, and what it is like to have had smartphones since age 12. http://facebook.com/sftupodcast #millennials #millennial #environment #politics #babyboomers #20somethings #genz #journalism #activism #2020election #STFUwearenotdonetalkingyet #STFU #womensissues #vote2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Oh Canada!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 60:24


    In this episode, we speak with Anna and Sandy, who are Danielle's friends from Canada. Many important topics such as Drake and healthcare are discussed. Danielle takes a test to see if she can name 10 provinces. The Great White North does not disappoint. http://facebook.com/SFTUpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Facing Up to Facebook: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 54:00


    Danielle and Charla take a look at Facebook and discuss how they feel about its ubiquitous presence in our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Funny Stories about Our Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 42:43


    In this amusing episode, Danielle and Charla regale each other with funny stories about their mothers. Guaranteed to make you laugh and think about your own mother....and cringe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 48:09


    In this episode, we discuss climate change and the effects it is having on our earth, wildlife, and humankind. You can connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charladaniellepodcast/ Email us at: stfupodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Pet Peeves (Things We Hate) and Things We Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 30:36


    In this episode, Charla and Danielle discuss things we hate and love. https://www.facebook.com/charladaniellepodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    End of Summer Catch-up and Ketamine Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 32:31


    Charla and Danielle talk about their respective summer activities and Danielle shares more about her ketamine journey. Read more about Ketamine for treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar, and PTSD on the following web site: https://www.ketamineadvocacynetwork.org/ #ketamine #ketaminefordepression #treatmentresistantdepression #ketamineheals #ptsd You can reach us by email STFUpodcast@gmail.com Coming soon: KetamineQueen.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Ketamine and Kats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 41:35


    In this issue, we discuss Ketamine and its use to treat Treatment Resistant Depression. We also talk about cats, one of our favorite topics. To join our cat group on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/127154014047656/ #ketamine #ketaminefordepression #ketamineforbipolar Our Facebook page for this podcast is https://www.facebook.com/charladaniellepodcast/ You can email us at stfupodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Rhino in the Room by Jill Hedgecock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 36:20


    Rhino in the Room was published in September 2018. Jill Hedgecock has written a thrilling book about a father and daughter on safari and their interactions with rhino poachers. Our discussion covers wildlife conservation and how she published her book independently. http://www.jillhedgecock.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Rhino-Room-Jill-Hedgecock/dp/1732241503 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Interview with Maren Cooper, author of A Better Next: A Novel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 28:28


    Author Maren Cooper talks about her first novel A Better Next, the story of a stressed dual-career couple with overlapping careers and a distressed marriage complicated by the sexism and duplicity of corporate politics. We also discuss her writing process and her experience using hybrid publisher She Writes Press to produce and market her book. Available on May 28, 2019. www.marencooper.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Interview with NY Times Bestselling Author Julie Barton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 55:51


    In this episode, Charla and Danielle sit down with author Julie Barton at her dining table and talk about her best-selling memoir "Dog Medicine," her writing class called "Unleashed," her current book-in-progress, and other topics ranging from depression to vibrators. Yes, it's a classic episode of STFU: We are not done talking yet! Julie's memoir "Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me from Myself" can be found wherever books are sold. Her author web site is byjuliebarton.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    (Almost) Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Bladder Cancer!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 35:13


    Did you know that May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month? In this episode we talk about how common bladder cancer is and the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. Charla shares her own experience with non-invasive bladder cancer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Mah Jongg teacher and evangelist, Toby Salk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 30:52


    Toby Salk is a Mah Jongg teacher and expert in the Bay Area and beyond. She teaches in and around the Berkeley, California area, and has taught at Rancho La Puerta Spa in Tecate, Mexico. Her website is http://www.tobysmj.com/ OR http://mahjonggforeveryone.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Interview with Marilyn Bousquin, founder of Writing Women's Lives Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 44:11


    Marilyn Bousquin is a writer as well as a writing mentor, teacher, and coach for women who write about real life. Danielle and Charla have taken several online classes with Marilyn as we work on telling our truth. www.writingwomenslives.com More information about the Vida Count can be found here :https://www.vidaweb.org/the-2017-vida-count/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

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    Weighty Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 44:35


    In this podcast, we discuss our weight as it relates to current cultural norms and societal expectations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Interview with Debbie Rosas of The Nia Technique.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 36:52


    We talk to Debbie Rosas, Founder and Creator of the Nia Technique, about the Body's Way--finding health and wellness by listening to the body. Debbie shares her philosophy of listening to your anger, finding your voice, and learning how to stand in your own truth. We learn about the Nia Technique and how Through Movement We Find Health. Debbie has helped thousands of people access joy in their bodies and initiate self-healing. More information at NiaNow.com and go to NiaTV.fit for workouts. You can read more about Debbie and her Awakening Project by going to DebbieRosas.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Find Your Deep Genius: Interview with Nancy Marmolejo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 43:22


    We interview Executive Coach Nancy Marmolejo, who reveals the secrets to discovering your own inner Deep Genius. Nancy can be reached at her website https://talentandgenius.com/ Her book is called Don't Say That, Say THIS: Navigating Grief & Loss in the World of Social Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Pilot Episode of STFU: We are not done talking yet!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 12:11


    When we were green, more green than we are now. Enjoy listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Interview with Reema Zaman, critically acclaimed author of I Am Yours.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 33:06


    We speak with Reema about her book and her life, and what she is doing about the systematic silencing of women. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Interview with Joanell Serra, author of The Vines We Planted

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 51:56


    In this episode, we have a lively discussion with Joanell about her book, her writing process and characters, her experience with publishing and other topical subjects around writing and literature. You can find The Vines We Planted on Amazon and at other book sellers. Joanell enjoys appearing at book clubs. You can contact her via her website at http://joanellserraauthor.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    When Good Artists do Bad Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 38:25


    In this episode, Charla and Danielle discuss Michael Jackson and other artists who have been accused of sexual wrongdoings or other bad behavior. Should we boycott their work? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

    Women’s Silencing and Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 21:44


    Your hosts talk about Reema Zaman’s book ‘I Am Yours’ and many topics regarding sexual abuse, trauma, and memoir writing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

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