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Irfan Alam is the CEO of Frontrow Health, a startup with a mission to finally put Americans in the front row of their own healthcare. Will and Victoria talk to Irfan about his background in business strategy and development for healthcare companies, how he went about searching for and building the perfect team, and how he started the culture of Frontrow Health on a level where there is balance and people want to join because it has a good culture. Frontrow Health (https://thefrontrowhealth.com/) Follow Frontrow Health LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontrowhealth/). Follow Irfan Alam on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfanalam12/). Follow thoughtbot on Twitter (https://twitter.com/thoughtbot) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/). Become a Sponsor (https://thoughtbot.com/sponsorship) of Giant Robots! Transcript: WILL: This is the Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots Podcast, where we explore the design, development, and business of great products. I'm your host, Will Larry. VICTORIA: And I'm your other host, Victoria Guido. And with us today is Irfan Alam, Founder, and CEO at Frontrow Health, a startup with a mission to finally put Americans in the front row of their own healthcare. WILL: Hi, Irfan. Thank you for joining us. IRFAN: Thanks for having me; super excited to chat more about the whole process of building and launching Frontrow Health. VICTORIA: Yes, we're super excited. Of course, I know you as a client of thoughtbot, and I'm excited to hear your story. And you have this background in business strategy and development for healthcare companies. But what led you to decide to start your own platform? IRFAN: I think it was a combination of two things; one was a lived experience being inspired by the power of entrepreneurship with my family and then working at Everlywell. And then two, it was discovering and being reminded of a critical problem that I saw in the industry that I then became excited about solving. So growing up, I was raised by my two parents and my grandparents. My grandfather was an entrepreneur himself and also an immigrant and kind of brought our whole legacy of my family into the U.S. from Southeast Asia. He has always motivated me to take risks and to build something great for the world, and that's what he's always wanted for me. And so I joined Everlywell, a small digital health startup, back in 2019 because I was excited to get my feet wet in the world of startups. It was just within a number of months after that I had joined where COVID-19 hit, and Everlywell, a home lab testing company based out of Austin, got swept up into the storm of COVID and, in a lot of ways, threw ourselves into the center of the storm when we ended up launching the first home COVID-19 test. And it was that summer of 2020 when I probably had the most profound personal and professional growing experience of my life, just trying to handle this chaos and confusing world that we were all living in. But then also simultaneously watching how a small team could make an outsized impact in the world during a time of need. And that really led me to want to pursue my own startup ambitions. So I started thinking about business school. The founder and CEO, Julia Cheek, went to Harvard Business School in 2009 and publicly talks about it being sort of this magical moment in time where people were flooding in from the downturn economy, excited about solving new problems. And her class of graduates is sort of like a famous class of entrepreneurs. And so I brought it up with her, and she was super supportive. And I went through the process and got super lucky. And I decided to take the summer off in 2021 before coming to HBS and moving back to Boston. And it was during that summer where I started thinking about the problems that companies like Everlywell and direct-to-consumer health brands faced that I realized was not just at the fault of their own but because the industry didn't have the right digital tools necessary to succeed. That's sort of the origin of how Frontrow Health came to be. WILL: Sweet. So perfect segue; tell us more about the mission of Frontrow Health. IRFAN: We're on a mission to put people on the front row of their own healthcare. And we really just want to reimagine how people shop for their healthcare online. What I learned at Everlywell was that this boom of consumer health which means people who are taking charge of their own health and are able to do that directly through these digital health companies was a form of healthcare that could create a tremendous amount of value in people's lives. But that was only really accessible to a small niche audience. And it didn't feel like it was equitably accessible to the average American. And so some of those barriers that I realized as a part of my work at Everlywell for why the average American wasn't engaging with consumer health, this otherwise really powerful form of taking charge of your own health and wellness, was because of these three blockers that we're trying to address at Frontrow Health. The first being that people just don't know about what kinds of solutions are out there that can address their health issues beyond just taking a prescription medication given to them by the doctor that they visit in their office. The second is if they do know, they don't know what to trust. They don't know whether this spam of healthcare companies that they're getting advertisements on from Instagram are the right companies, whether these products are safe and effective for them uniquely because of their unique health issues their unique health history. And then finally, even if they are aware and they do trust the health product, at the end of the day, a lot of Americans just can't afford to spend money out of pocket to pay for these consumer health and wellness products like consumables, devices, virtual services, et cetera. And so Frontrow Health is all about trying to break down those barriers in order to unleash consumer health to the average American. VICTORIA: And were you always drawn to that healthcare industry from the beginning? IRFAN: Yeah. So I grew up very privileged with two parents who are physicians. My mom is a psychiatrist, which is quite rare for women of color, specifically of South Asian descent, to be a psychiatrist. And then my dad was a gastroenterologist. They were always the gut-brain connection between the two. And so, growing up, I somewhat classically assumed that I was going to be a doctor. Got to college, thought that that was going to be my path. I realized quickly that there is a whole world outside of being a physician yourself that I could still be a part of in healthcare without being a doctor. My parents actually, interestingly enough, began to encourage me to think beyond just being a doctor, with them both feeling like the amount of scale of impact that they could have would never be the same as someone who could do that through business or policy or these other facets that are important to healthcare. And so I got to undergrad, started studying policy economics. I started doing internships at different healthcare consulting firms. And I ended up first working at a life science business strategy consulting firm out of college. And it was great, but it ended up not being what I was most excited about because it was really focused on the biopharmaceutical and medical device industry. And what I realized when I got there was I just had this growing passion for digital health and technology, as I saw that it was kind of the future of how people were going to be able to take more preventative charge and improve their health over the long term. And so I was working on this digital health white paper with a partner at the consulting firm I was at, and I was doing research and stumbled upon Everlywell. And then, they had a job opening for this business strategy role. So that's why I ended up taking the leap into the startup world, into the digital health world, and just loved it and kept wanting to continue to grow my experience in that space. WILL: That's amazing. Your parents encouraged you to step outside of just the doctor-physician role and to think higher. So, as a founder, you know, it was amazing that your parents, as physicians, encouraged you to think higher and think into different roles. And as a founder, what were some of the decisions you had to make? What were some of the easier ones? What were some that were surprisingly difficult? IRFAN: I think the biggest misnomer of the founding experience is that founding a company is extremely linear. Sometimes you go one direction forward, and then you take a direction diagonally back, and then you go horizontally straight, and that was my story. When I do my pitch about Frontrow, I try to make it feel a little bit more linear, so it makes sense to people. But the truth is the quote, unquote, "hardest decisions" were about every time there was a direction changing point, and it required a decision about is this the right idea? Do I want to spend more time on another idea? Have I validated this enough? Should I validate it differently? Should I pursue this one further? What does that pursuit look like? Who should I pursue it with? Is it time to raise money? Do I drop out of school? Like, those direction-changing points that then create this much more complex map of the founder experience versus a linear line up into the right is, I think, the more challenging parts of being a founder. VICTORIA: That makes a lot of sense that you have to really go through this iterative process to figure out where are you spending your time, is it in the right place? A lot of hard decisions to make. And while you were founding Frontrow Health, you were also a part-time investor at Rock Health and reviewing other healthcare startup proposals. So did you see any trends or patterns that influenced how you progressed as a founder? IRFAN: Totally, yeah. That was actually instrumental to Frontrow Health. So the story is when I took the summer off before business school, I started thinking about different problems in the world, healthcare, and non-healthcare. Or actually, to be clear, I started thinking about lots of different solutions and ideas and then quickly began to realize that that was not the right approach to founding. I think the first step is to think about problems, problems you've seen, problems you've experienced, that you know others are experiencing, and then work to a solution from there by starting with what the user is experiencing. And so as I was going through that hacky journey over the summer, just randomly, a number of small healthcare companies started reaching out to me asking me for my opinion and advice about how or whether they should go direct-to-consumer, whether they should sell healthcare products direct to the consumer, which is what I did a lot of work on at Everlywell as one of the pioneering consumer health brands in the space. And I started to notice this trend of me telling these companies, "No, don't do it. It's really expensive. It's really ineffective and unprofitable to acquire customers through traditional paid media avenues like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, et cetera." And, unsurprisingly, you could imagine Everlywell was trying to sell a home diabetes test for people who are type 2 diabetics but were only able to target people based on their interest in yoga and running, which is not really a substitute for a severe chronic condition. And as a result, thousands of people would see our ads every day that had no clinical relevance to our solution. And that was one of the deep problems of why consumer health companies weren't able to reach out to the audiences that actually really needed their solutions. And so when I got to Rock Health at the first semester in business school, doing this sort of part-time investor gig, on the first day, the partners basically told me, "Oh, we don't invest in consumer health." And I was like, "Oh, whoa, okay, that's my jam. That's a bummer. That's like [laughs] the only thing that I know about." And as I started to see the data and the pipeline of companies that were looking for investments and understanding what their unit economics looked like, what their go-to-market approaches looked like, that's when I started to put the dots together that this was not just an Everlywell problem; this was an industry problem. Mark Zuckerberg didn't build Facebook so that direct-to-consumer healthcare companies can cost-effectively target clinically relevant patients online. That just happens to be what it's being used for today. And so that's when I started to realize that there had to be a quote-unquote, "better way." WILL: You bring up social media at Frontrow Health. Have you had to combat the medical advice of social media? IRFAN: Yeah. You mean like this concept of quote, unquote, "Instagram medicine?" WILL: Yes. Yes. IRFAN: It's a great question. So as the story continues, I began to think about what is the right solution to this problem? And instead of Everlywell, I started thinking about the right solution to this problem. What I realized was instead of Everlywell wasting away millions of dollars to big tech companies that wasn't going to improving the health of anybody, what if we gave that money back to the consumer in reward for sharing their health information which would allow us to target them with the right clinically relevant products? That was the first version of Frontrow Health. I called it Health Mart back then. And so I basically started to get people to fill out a Google Form with their health data. And then I worked with my parents to send weekly product recommendations over email based on their unique health needs; you know, I want to sleep better; I'm a diabetic, whatever it is. And then, I wanted to see if I was just going to Venmo them cashback upon purchase if they were going to be any more likely to buy these products for these health brands. And at first, people were incrementally more likely to buy. It wasn't mind-blowing. And so, as I started to talk to the participants of the study, I started saying, "You know, you said that you have high cholesterol. These supplements have active ingredients that have been shown to reduce LDL levels. It's pretty cheap. I'm giving you 25-30% cashback. Why haven't you bought it?" And what they started saying was, "Well, I don't know what these active ingredients are. And before I put that in my body, I want to check with my doctor first." And so that was the final aha moment that led us to Frontrow Health, which is, what if we could bring the doctor into the fold? And instead of consumers just experiencing this Instagram medicine where they're just being blasted with Instagram ads every day about different health products, and they don't know what to trust, that second barrier that I talked about earlier, what if the doctor could instead of just being a guide for what prescription medications you should be taking could also be a guide on what health and wellness products you can be using? And so I added my dad to the email thread, and I said, "Okay, you can talk to an independent medical provider and ask them questions about the products that you're being recommended." And that's when people started buying because then they were able to find the trust in the products that were being curated based on their unique information. WILL: Wow, that's really neat. So to help the audience understand your iteration today, so the first iteration was just giving products and then Venmoing them back cashback. And then the second was bringing in a provider. So what does the product look like today? IRFAN: We went through, like you mentioned, a lot of different iterations of this. There were even prior iterations to this that are more representative of that founder map versus the linear line that you've sort of just heard now. But in terms of where the story went from there, I began to think about how to validate this idea further. I came into winter break; the pilot went well. People were buying a lot of products. And so, I decided to sunset my part-time investor gig at Rock Health and decided to reallocate all my time to working on Health Mart at the time. What I started to think about was, well, what if the doctor was able to earn compensation for writing private product reviews regardless of their opinions? So that was the next iteration was like, how do you incentivize a doctor to take time out of their day to do this new behavior that doesn't exist? Doctors are not writing personalized private product reviews for their patients on supplements, home medical devices, apps, et cetera. And how could we get them to? And so, I started thinking about what are the different motivations of providers? Their time is extremely valuable. How do you incentivize them correctly without incentivizing them to give good or bad feedback but just honest feedback? Then I started basically having my dad recommend Health Mart to his patients every day to see would patients sign up. Like, if doctors were intrinsically motivated to get their patients on the platform so that they can help them get away from Instagram medicine and at the same time earn compensation for themselves as an additional revenue stream, could independent medical providers see that as valuable and a good use of their time? And the first piece of that about whether patients would sign up worked unsurprisingly very well. If your doctor is telling you to sign up for something, or it's free to sign up, and you only pay when you want to buy a product, and they're going to, for the user, be able to ask for feedback from the provider, they were pretty excited. But then the question of would doctors sign up, I started...basically, I had my mom. The next iteration was I had my mom make a couple of posts in these doctor Facebook groups. I put together a little website, a very ugly version of what we have today for a provider marketing page. And I had my mom drop the link in a couple of different doctor Facebook groups. And we actually started getting signups from the doctors. And then, as we started talking to them, what we realized was two things; it was like a win-win. The doctor was happy because they were getting compensated, and they were happy because their patients' health was improving. So when Obama was in administration, he passed a really fundamentally important piece of legislation called The Sunshine Act. And that basically ended this quote, unquote, "golden era" of pharma companies giving kickbacks to doctors. WILL: Oh wow. IRFAN: And so since then, doctors have been very eager to find additional revenue streams that they can leverage their decades of medical expertise to earn. They got medical bills to pay off loans to pay off. They spent 20 years training for this job. And so they were excited about an additional revenue stream that leveraged their medical expertise and also helped their patient. Because they also started saying things like, "Well, my patients are always asking me like, 'What about these supplements I saw for these ads online?'" And the doctor says, "I don't know what these supplements are. WILL: [laughs] IRFAN: I don't have the data in front of me. I don't know what the ingredients are. I don't know whether to trust the company or not." And we are building a platform where it's all streamlined for the provider. The provider is able to review the clinical information. They're able to review their patient information. They're able to really quickly write reviews. We give them templates. We give them suggestions. They're able to reapply recent reviews. And so that was sort of the next iteration. And that's actually when thoughtbot came in and when I started thinking about raising a small round, getting a dev shop to help me build the MVP. And that's kind of how the semester ended up closing out. VICTORIA: I love that your mom and dad were so supportive, it sounds like, of you going full-time on this startup. Was that scary for them for you to do that? IRFAN: It's so funny, yeah. So what happened next was I decided I wanted to start raising a small round because I had the conviction that there was a problem to be solved for consumers, for doctors, and for health brands. And we could build this one unique multi-sided marketplace to solve them. I ended up going back to Austin for spring break partially to visit my family and partially because I wanted to pitch to Julia, the founder of Everlywell, who I thought of all people on planet Earth would understand what I'm trying to do. She would get it because I am building a SaaS solution for health brands like Everlywell and her consumers. And she got it. She was jazzed. And so, she decided to angel invest. And that basically spurred a ton of interest from venture capital firms. I wasn't originally thinking about raising an institutional round but was very lucky with the timing. Just before the market crashed, it was a very hot market. And so we ended up closing a real seed round with the question on hand about whether I should pursue this full-time because the capital that I raised necessitated building a real team. Or should I just take a smaller amount of money and go back to school? And it's unsurprisingly, every different person in my life had some opinion about this, from my wife to my investors, to my parents, to my friends. What I wanted was somewhere nestled in between all of those things. And when I caught my dad up on the phone a couple of weeks after spring break and told him of all the crazy stuff that had been happening...and it was just happening and unfolding so quickly. I was like, "Okay, dad. I'm laying out all my cards here. You have full liberty to be mad at me for wanting to drop out of Harvard." And his first reaction was, "Well, you know, I don't really see the downside. Like, you could either start a company that you're really passionate about and it could go well, or you could be the worst entrepreneur of all time and then just come back to school during this leave of absence," or deferral thing that I'm on right now. And that was the first time where I was like, "Oh, you know what? I think you're right." And the truth was I decided to just continue to let the summer go by to think about the decision a little bit more before I formally submitted my deferral to HBS. As the markets turned, we realized that we needed to hire internally to save on cash burn a little bit. And so once I had built this really awesome team that I'm so lucky to be surrounded by, that's when I was, you know, without a doubt in my mind, I was like, I got to keep pushing for this because now we have this awesome team that just wants to keep driving this mission forward. And we were getting traction. We were talking to hundreds of doctors over the summer. We were talking to health brands. And it really felt like we were onto something. MID-ROLL AD: thoughtbot is thrilled to announce our own incubator launching this year. If you are a non-technical founding team with a business idea that involves a web or mobile app, we encourage you to apply for our eight-week program. We'll help you move forward with confidence in your team, your product vision, and a roadmap for getting you there. Learn more and apply at tbot.io/incubator. That's T-B-O-T.I-OVICTORIA: I-N-C-U-B-A-T-O-R. WILL: I hear you have an amazing product team. How did you go about searching and building the right team? IRFAN: We got lucky in a second way because of timing, where the first time was I raised the capital when the market was really hot in April. And then, I started hiring when the market crashed. And, unfortunately, as you all know, lots of people have been getting laid off since the summer, particularly in the tech world: designers, engineers, marketers, et cetera. Now, all of a sudden, there was a flood of really great talent on the market. And that was also what spurred me to start thinking about hiring sooner than I was originally planning to. My forecast was to hire people end of this year, maybe in a month or so from now, to start that process. Versus, we ended up making our first full-time hire, I guess in July, maybe. And it was...the best way I can describe it is like dominoes falling where once you get the first one in, then it builds trust and credibility, and then the next one comes, and the next one. And so the first couple of folks were these two brilliant engineers who were close friends of my interim CTO and classmate, Amit, who was helping us build the foundation of the product this past summer. He did an amazing job of basically recruiting one engineer, Anand, our first engineer who started his career as a PM at Microsoft and then turned into a software engineer at a number of different startups and studied comp sci and electrical engineering at Berkeley with Amit, where they first met. And then the second engineer was Nupur, who was a colleague of Amit, a machine learning engineer at Google Brain and the moonshot X team at Alphabet. And they were both, I think, just kind of tired of big tech and were ready to bet on the upside and their career. And the timing was right based on where the market conditions were. And so they decided to take the leap of faith with me. And then after that, or around that time, kind of in the middle, we were able to bring on our head of design, Jakub, who is like a unicorn human with so much rich experience in the product world. So he was a computer animator and then studied visual arts, but then started his career very early in the coupon website space as a product designer actually. And then led product design as a founding designer at a number of different startups. And then, most recently, was a senior product designer at Roman, which is a really large digital health company similar to Everlywell. And Ro, Everlywell, Truepill, all these companies had mass layoffs in the middle of the summer. And so when Jakub took my call...He talks about a really funny story where he wasn't taking me seriously at all. Convincing these excellent, talented people to come join my dinky startup at the time was not easy. WILL: [laughs] IRFAN: And so he just kind of took it because there was a mutual connection. Or he just said, okay, I'll explore what's going on given how crazy the market is. But once he heard what we were building, he was immediately on board, actually, because Roman has also struggled with the same customer acquisition problems. And it's a huge reason why a lot of these digital health companies continue to remain unprofitable. And so he understood the problem deeper than I think anyone because of the experience he had in the same space that we were in. And he realized that there was an opportunity to build a solution to solve these problems. So that was the first core team. And then from there, it kind of just snowballed, you know, there was more and more interest from other folks to join. And we brought in a great junior product designer. We just hired our platform engineer. But that was the original core team from the summer who took the big leap of faith and joined because of the market conditions, the belief in the space. And we actually just met up in San Diego for the first time for a company retreat in person. And it was just fun meeting everyone in person for the first time because now I get to know them as real people and see all their personalities. And we're really psyched about coming to product launch pretty soon here. VICTORIA: That's wonderful and, you know, that compelling vision and having those first initial people join and brought in everyone else. You know, I think part of the reason people are hesitant to join startups is because there is that reputation for kind of unhealthy work-life balance. So you're a healthcare startup. So how do you start the culture of your company on a level where there is that balance and people want to join because it has a good culture? IRFAN: It's a super interesting question that we spent a lot of time actually talking about in San Diego as a team. And it was brought up because I have a somewhat unhealthy relationship with work. And I am constantly working. And this is the most important thing right now in our life. And so Nupur, one of our engineers, had a phenomenal analogy that I think is the right framework to think about this from a company culture perspective. Because I've always tried to share with a team, like, I don't expect them to work nearly as much as I do, and I don't want them to either. I think the analogy was such a fun, helpful way to think about why that was the case. And so she kind of said, "I'm like the aunt, and you're like the single father. And the aunt doesn't have to take care of the baby at nighttime and on the weekends, but the single father does. And it's not that the aunt doesn't care about the company, but there's some space and boundary in that relationship." And so that's actually our motto right now is like, yeah, we all care about this product and this company, quote, unquote, "baby," but there's always biologically intrinsically going to be a deeper relationship between me and this company, for good reason. And so that is going to require me to work harder and longer than anyone else, probably for a long, long time. And I had to be ready for that. My wife and I had to be ready for that. And so far, honestly, I've never been busier. But I've also never been...or, like, I've never had this ratio between busyness and stress where I'm really busy but not that stressed. And I think it's just because I love what I'm doing every day. I haven't ever found this happy balance where I actually just enjoy what I do. And I'm constantly excited about continuing to build the right product to help people. WILL: Wow. VICTORIA: I'm actually babysitting my niece and nephew this weekend. [laughter] My brother would say, "You need to be here on the weekends with them." IRFAN: Maybe not the perfect analogy. But-- VICTORIA: I like it, though. It makes sense. [laughs] WILL: There's a difference. [laughter] VICTORIA: Oh yeah. Will knows; he's a dad. WILL: Yeah. I know company values can be so...we have them. Do we follow them? Or sometimes they get put on the shelf. I was reading your company values, "People first, bias for curiosity, and dream big." For Frontrow Health, how does that play a role in the day-to-day? IRFAN: When Jakub, Nupur, and Anand had all joined like that first core team, we actually spent time writing all this out and creating a document that discussed what the company culture and values were. And we looked at different examples of other companies. Amazon famously has, I don't know, these 16 principles. And we kind of said, okay, we want to pick just a couple because you can't always focus on everything at the same time. And we need some sort of guiding North Star if you will. And so these were the three that we came up with, the ones that you mentioned. So we are people first; we have a bias for curiosity, and we want to dream big. So people first to us means that our mission like we talked about, we want to increase access to healthcare at home for the average American. And so every decision that we make at the company has to pass that litmus test first. Whatever feature we're building, whatever business model approach we're taking, whatever go–to–market approach that we're taking, is what we're doing going to increase access to healthcare at home for the average American? Yes? Then we continue onwards, and then we continue deliberating and deciding; if not, we pass. And so that is how we determine whether we can continue to be people first because that is our mission. And as we're going down that thread, we want to push ourselves to constantly be bettering and asking questions about how we can be better. That is the bias for curiosity. That was one of Everlywell's company values and was the one that I resonated with the most. I find tremendous value in asking questions. Nupur on our team, one of our engineers, is a great example of bias for curiosity. She's constantly challenging and asking the right questions. And that helps us be better at being people first and increasing access even more than we can because we're never settled with what exists today. And then dreaming big is about finding answers to those questions and not settling for the tried and true paths. Some of the greatest companies that have ever been created are the ones that invent new behaviors that have never existed before. So Airbnb, now all of a sudden, people are comfortable with strangers living in their homes. Uber, now all of a sudden, people are comfortable driving in a stranger's car. At Frontrow Health, we're dreaming big in a world where doctors are not currently engaging with their patients related to their home health and wellness journeys when they leave the four walls of their clinic. How can we change the behavior where doctors are more involved in that relationship in a way that doesn't exist today? And so that's a part of what we're trying to do, and dreaming big to go and increase access, like I said, is our ultimate North Star. WILL: Wow. You said something I think that was...it seemed very small, but I think it said a lot about you and your company. You said that you encourage your engineer to ask the hard questions. I think so many times, people hate the hard questions. They are fearful of that. But I think in your field, you have to be able to ask the hard questions. So that's amazing that you brought that up, and you're talking about that. IRFAN: Yeah. And it doesn't...it's not just me, for sure. I think my team is...and it's kind of you to point that out. But yeah, my team does such a great job of holding true to these values on their own and pushing me to remind myself of these values. Nupur actually is Slacking me right now about some thought that she had coming out of a meeting. WILL: [laughs] IRFAN: And two points about different alternative ways to think about things. And yeah, I want to keep encouraging them and our future employees to do that. Because you look at the worst examples in healthcare, in particular, tech as well, the worst examples of companies are the ones where the employees were not able to or encouraged to ask questions; that's when things go south. So Theranos is the simplest example of this where they were hiding everything from their employees, and people had questions constantly but never asked them. And that's when more and more bad decisions were made. So I don't want that to be the case for Frontrow. And so it has to start with, yeah, this bias for curiosity. VICTORIA: That makes sense. And I wonder if that's part of your success, being someone who doesn't have a background in engineering or programming specifically and enabling your technical team to build what they need to get done. IRFAN: Yeah. I can't honestly explain to you guys how much I've learned over the past six months from my product and dev team. And you're right that I think one could see my lack of programming as a weakness which, in a lot of ways, it is. But what has also manifested as a result of that is I have naturally had to lean more heavily on my dev team to be owners of decisions that affect our business and to challenge them to think about are we being people first if we build and design solutions in the way that you're describing? I don't know the right approach about how to build this, or on what tech stack, or in what capacity we have the ability to. You guys have to take ownership of thinking through those, solving those problems, and coming up with the right decision. And as a founder, that's scary to do. You're giving up control of the decisions to others. But at the same time, by giving them that autonomy and encouraging them to take ownership of it, they feel I think more and more invested in what we're building. And that hopefully builds the habit of what you guys were talking about around wanting to constantly seek better solutions, challenge because they know that they have a voice in how things turn out. VICTORIA: Right. Maybe you've discovered this naturally or through your education and background. But studies that are done around high-performing technology organizations find that no matter what processes or tools you have if you have that high-trust environment, you'll have better security, more software development throughput, all of those things. So I think you're doing it right by setting your values and creating that kind of high-trust environment. IRFAN: Super interesting. I didn't know that, actually, but it makes sense. [laughs] We've been seeing it. I actually want to give some credit to thoughtbot because thoughtbot helped us set a lot of this important engineering culture at the very beginning, where I had to rely on my thoughtbot engineers, folks like Jesse, Dave, and others, to help me make the best decision for my company. They taught me a lot of these things at the earliest stage back in May around, okay, like, you guys are a consulting firm at the end of the day, technically speaking. But they pushed me to think of it more as how do we co-make these decisions? Like, how do we leverage each other's strengths to make the right decisions? The thoughtbot design team and engineering team...one of our designers through thoughtbot, Steven, is so funny because...and I gave him this feedback, which is great feedback, which is like, he constantly asked questions. And if he hears this, he'll laugh because he's constantly pushing, like, "Why are we designing it this way? Why do you think it should be this way? Where is the evidence that the user wants it to be this way?" And it was a great setup for when our internal team came on because I just kept up that momentum. And then they just kind of took with it and ran. VICTORIA: How did you find us, or how did you find the right technical partners in the very beginning to help you build your vision? IRFAN: It was not an immediately simple process. But when I found thoughtbot, it kind of unraveled quite quickly in a good way. So I was working with Amit like I mentioned, who'll become our interim CTO, one of my classmates at HBS. And he helped me put together an RFP where we outlined all the different feature requirements, all the different intentions for our solution or timeline, our costs, et cetera. And I just did a lot of Google research about different dev shops, and I started talking to dev shops in lots of different locations, U.S.-based, European-based, Asian-based, Latin America-based, started comparing prices. We had questions where we wanted to see their creativity in developing solutions. We started accepting proposals, reviewing those proposals. I somehow stumbled upon thoughtbot's website during this process. And I noticed that Everlywell was one of thoughtbot's clients, Everlywell, the home lab testing company that I used to work at before business school. I was like, oh wow. I knew that our engineering team and our engineering leadership had a really high bar for when we worked with outsourced talent. And so I thought that that spoke volumes about choosing thoughtbot. And so then we actually ended up asking Everlywell CTO an unprompted question of like, "If you had to pick any dev house that you've known or have worked with, et cetera, that was supposed to build you custom software from scratch, who would you pick?" And he said, "thoughtbot." It wasn't even like a question of, what do you think of thoughtbot? Or, what was your experience? It was just like, imagine you had to pick, and, unprompted, he said thoughtbot. So that was actually what did it for me. And I kind of threw aside all the other logistical hoopla that we were going through and said, you know, I got to trust the people who I know and trust, and having verbal confirmation of that was huge. And then, of course, I enjoyed speaking with Dawn at thoughtbot, who was helping broker the whole discussion, and it felt easy. And their proposal was also quite strong. And then, as I dug deeper into thoughtbot, it became clear that no pun intended, you guys are kind of the thought leaders in a lot of ways. WILL: [laughs] IRFAN: It's funny, our head of design, Jakub, when I mentioned that he's a unicorn, it's because he also taught himself coding and programming. WILL: Wow. IRFAN: So he's like a pseudo designer and programmer. He can do a little bit of everything. And he actually...when I told him that we were working with thoughtbot, he was like, "Oh, I learned Ruby on Rails back in the day from thoughtbot with whatever content they had published back in time." And then, as I spoke to other dev shops about going with thoughtbot, they started saying things like, "Oh, thoughtbot, yeah, they're kind of the OGs of Rails and a lot of the core tech stack that's been around for a while." And so it was just continued validation of the right approach. And then, we started working with the team in May, right after my second semester of business school ended. And it's been an incredible process. We have never missed any deadlines, and we're actually two months ahead of schedule. And it's not just because they're good at what they do, but it's also because of the culture and the teaching me about the best way to run retros, and sprint planning, and things to think about in terms of trust in your engineer and building that trust, and all the soft, intangible things. It wasn't just like thoughtbot came in and built code. It was thoughtbot came in and helped establish the company in a lot of ways. VICTORIA: That's great to hear. Thank you for saying all those wonderful things. I'm sure me and Will agree 100%. [laughter] IRFAN: Yeah, it's been an awesome process. And yeah, we've even ended up basically bringing on as a full-time independent contractor someone who worked through thoughtbot because we love them so much. And they were just so excellent at what they did. And just, yeah, I think that probably speaks the most volumes about the kind of organization that you guys are running. WILL: I appreciate you saying that. That means a lot. It really does. I want to take a second to kind of circle back and kind of talk about how you find the providers because I think, for me, one of the most influential classes I had in college was my professor said, "Hey, meet me at the pharmacy." So we went to the pharmacy, and he started asking us questions. And he was like, "What medicine do you think would be the most impactful?" And we would try to pull it out. He taught us how to compare the active ingredients. IRFAN: Wow. WILL: Like how some stuff is just marketing, and it's not really helpful and things like that. But I also saw the side, you know, the amazing providers like your parents. You talking about your parents just reminded me of my parents and how supportive they are. So it's just amazing. You had your parents as providers. How did you find providers beyond that that you have to extend that trust to them? IRFAN: I guess two reactions. The first is how do we talk to doctors to get feedback on our solution as we're building it? And then how do we get doctors to sign up and use our solution with their patients? Those are the two chronological steps. So for the first one, we very liberally use a platform called usertesting.com, which we used at Everlywell, where I first got introduced to it. And it's amazing. We have the unlimited package, and we run tons of user tests a day. So, over the summer, we were literally having unmoderated tests from medical professionals, about ten healthcare professionals a day who were coming to our website, coming to our product, giving their feedback through these unmoderated tests. We were quantitatively assessing qualitatively assessing their responses to specific questions that we were asking them. Like, was it easy enough to write a review? What were you expecting to see? How did that compare to what you did see? Like, all the traditional kind of user research. They really helped us build the product, and then we were able to follow up with them, get on the phone with them, ask them more questions about their experience, about their current experience in their clinic, whether patients are asking them about these things, about their interest in certain supplements, et cetera. And then we actually had one medical provider, a family practice nurse practitioner from Vermont, who was so excited about what we were building. She was sending me all this other information and content about how to reach out to other doctors and stuff. And then, at the end of the summer, when we were just about ready to start getting our beta off the ground, we were going to choose one provider to work with who was going to recommend it to their patients, and they were going to slowly kind of monitor the experience. This nurse practitioner actually just happened to reach back out, and we happened to connect again. And she's like, "Okay, what are you guys up to? Are you guys done with your product? I really want to use it." And I was like, "Oh, wow. Well, it's great timing because we're looking for our first medical provider." WILL: [laughs] IRFAN: And so that's where we ended up launching beta with, which was awesome. And since then, I've been spending a lot of time thinking about the go-to-market approach beyond just one medical provider. How do we scale to thousands of medical providers? And luckily, selling to doctors is a solved problem, like; the biopharma and medical device industry has been doing this for decades. And so it was really just a part of me brushing up on a lot of the work that I was doing in life science consulting about helping Big Pharma and whatnot go to market and just stealing a lot of notes out of their playbook. So, for example, there are companies that allow you to run ads online that just target physicians. So instead of my dad seeing a Lululemon ad while he's reading The Wall Street Journal, he'll see an ad for Frontrow Health. And so we actually run marketing tests over the summer, towards the end of the summer, with a newer provider landing page that we had built to see what percent were going to click on the ads, what percent were going to come to the website and sign up, and then how much cost would that be per acquisition of a provider. And the results were actually much better than we thought. It was half as expensive as what we originally predicted, which is awesome. WILL: Wow. IRFAN: And that was before Jakub, our new head of design, had even touched the website. We're actually just revamping it right now because he's been going through and revamping other aspects of our product and marketing experience. And now we're at the provider part. So we're actually going to be just about a week or so away from launching the marketing tests and actually getting every day more providers on the platform. The product is now done, so they can start getting their patients on the platform. We just signed our first health brand. So now people are getting real product recommendations and getting ability to earn cashback. And we can be revenue generating, which is also super exciting that we're, like I said, a couple of months ahead of schedule, actually. VICTORIA: That's really exciting, and that certainly sounds like enough on your plate. But is there anything else on the horizon for Frontrow Health that you're excited about? IRFAN: Yes. We are super excited that we're just coming out of stealth mode and launching our full product experience for consumers, medical providers, and DTC health brands. Going forward into 2023, we're really looking to try to find this quote, unquote, "product market fit." Are doctors excited about signing up and getting their patients on the platform? Are those patients excited about the products that we're selling on our marketplace? And are we delivering new lifetime customers for these health brands at a more cost-effective rate than they've ever seen before? And solving that original problem that came to me while I was at Everlywell. And by doing all three of those things, hopefully, we'll begin to increase access to healthcare at home where people who are not suburban high-income folks who can afford to pay out of pocket for preventative healthcare; we can now make that more equitable by bringing down the cost through the cashback, by introducing the element of trust, by engaging with a medical provider, and by opening up people's eyes to thousands of different consumer health and wellness companies that now exist in the world that we want to be able to connect the right products to the right people with. VICTORIA: That's so exciting. I'm really glad we got a chance to talk to you today and hear more about your story. Is there anything else that you want to add before we wrap up? IRFAN: This has been super fun being able to even just reflect and think about our whole story. For anyone else listening who's interested or excited about entrepreneurship, there's a really good book that I read last summer as I started thinking about entrepreneurship for the first time called "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" written by Ben Horowitz, who co-founded the VC fund, Andreessen Horowitz. He was an entrepreneur himself. And it's one of my favorite books because, as the title [laughs] explains, it just talks about the difficulty of the experience and the journey that's still ahead of me. But I think the overall takeaway of the book and my experience over the past year is that it's just the single greatest learning experience of my life. And that's actually really all I'm trying to optimize for personally is I want to keep growing and learning, and learning about the space, learning about myself, learning about how to work on a team, how to lead a team, how to grow a team. And if you're at all interested in any of those things, keep trying to think about all the right problems that are being experienced in the world. And we still live in a world wrought with problems and don't have nearly enough founders trying to go and solve all of them. VICTORIA: That's a really great perspective, I think, to bring to it about your own personal growth. And that's what it's really all about. [laughs] And hopefully, we're able to solve some big challenging problems along the way. IRFAN: Hope so. WILL: You can subscribe to this show and find notes along with a complete transcript for this episode at giantrobots.fm. VICTORIA: If you have questions or comments, email us at hosts@giantrobots.fm. WILL: You can find me on Twitter @will23larry. VICTORIA: And you can find me on Twitter @victori_ousg. This podcast is brought to you by thoughtbot and produced and edited by Mandy Moore. WILL: Thanks for listening. See you next time. ANNOUNCER: This podcast is brought to you by thoughtbot, your expert strategy, design, development, and product management partner. We bring digital products from idea to success and teach you how because we care. Learn more at thoughtbot.com. Special Guest: Irfan Alam.

Alexandra Nicole Nolan didn't mean to become an influencer. But she created a six-figure brand from thin air with sheer determination, creative thinking and resilience.  Now on The Business of You, Alexandra shares some of her hard-earned lessons on the power of influencer marketing and unconventional entrepreneurship! Alexandra, featured on Yahoo's Most Inspiring Influencers list, is a self-made digital entrepreneur, Founder of City Chic Living Blog and The UE Academy, and mother of three boys. She obtained her MBA from the University of Memphis, studied International Business Studies at Bournemouth University in England, is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Marketing, and has appeared in Forbes, as well as many other notable national publications.  Through her passion as a women empowerment speaker and mentor to many small business owners, Alexandra is paving the way for aspiring entrepreneurs all over the world.  Today, Alexandra shares some of the funniest, wildest and most fascinating stories behind her brand.  Surprise, you're on the Superbowl! When Alexandra was asked to make a video review for Everlywell, she was on board. She used the at-home testing kits for gut health, hormone testing and more. A while after submitting her video, she received a littany of texts from her friends - “Hey, do you know you're on the Superbowl?!” She was surprised and amused to see that she was front and center in an Everlywell ad during the Superbowl, giving them a rave review. Many people would be annoyed that their video rights were open for use at any time - but Alexandra took this as an important lesson. Now, she laughs about it as she tells the story. She reads her contracts thoroughly or consults her husband, who is a Contract Attorney. Through lessons like these, she learns the ins and outs of her chosen business and how to successfully partner with big brands. Personal branding wins and knee-scrapes When it comes to her brands, Alexandra has had some big wins. She has also experienced what she calls knee-scrapes…things that serve as lessons for later.  Now pursuing her Ph.D. in Marketing, Alexandra jokes about her crash-course in business as she launched, grew and sold multiple highly successful brands in fashion and beauty. From what to name your business to understanding your competition, Alexandra gets real about what worked and what didn't. How do Influencers get paid? Alexandra breaks down some of the most common ways Influencers make their money - helping us understand why Influencer marketing is so powerful.  Thinking of leveraging your audience and growing your brand? You can make money through paid posts, paid Instastories, blog and newsletter promos, making video recommendations, affiliate links, hosting events, and ads…the list goes on! During this episode, Alexandra shares her main sources of income and how she balances paid posts with her own personal content.  Quotes “I didn't aspire to be an influencer. I just had no money to market my store! I started a blog taking selfie pictures in my clothes. I shared makeup looks. Brands started noticing and reaching out.” “You have family on one side of the scale, and work on the other, and it has to be balanced. And if it's not, it has to be more family than anything. It's an exciting thing to live in your work-life passion. But it can overtake you, as an entrepreneur. I would be up at the store until three in the morning, unboxing stuff and listening to music. But family time was suffering.” “The world has changed so much. Everything's digital. You have to jump on that train, pivot and be flexible.” “Pinterest is a bomb waiting to explode. That's where it's at. It's so affordable to run ads on Pinterest. The number one driver to my blog is Pinterest, over Instagram.” “It's 100% branding. I have to be very protective. Not only of my brand and keeping the image that I have and promoting things my audience will like…but I don't want them to think I'm just selling. I find balance. The way influencers get paid is based on engagements and insights. They want to see your audience. I'm very particular and strategic.” Links mentioned in this episode: Visit Alexandra Nicole Nolan's website at https://www.alexandranicolenolan.com/  Get DIY tips, lifestyle advice and shop clothing and beauty on the City Chic Living website at https://citychicliving.com/  Buy Alexandra's book, The Unconventional Entrepreneur: Your Blueprint to Becoming Your Own Boss at https://main-hill-630.myflodesk.com/  Follow Alexandra on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.nicole/  Follow Alexandra's Facebook at Https://www.facebook.com/alexandranicolenolan  Connect with Alexandra Nicole Nolan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-nolan-601755b1

We are nearing the end of season three of The OC and Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are here to break down Episode 24, “The Man of the Year.” They talk about Lucy Hale's appearance, Marissa's ode to “Brittany Spears” look, Seth's trouble with weed and Rachel tries to convince Melinda to do Dancing with the Stars or The Masked Singer!  The Man of the Year Synopsis: Sandy is voted Man of the Year. Meanwhile, Kirsten hits the bottle. Summer tries to write an impulsive wrong. Ryan is blackmailed into stealing a car. Seth burns down his dad's office and Marissa gets Kaitlyn out of trouble. We will be back in January to break down the Season 3 finale of The OC, “The Graduates”.  AND also in January, we have a very special bonus episode for you OC fans, that you won't want to miss- stay tuned!  Happy Holidays, we love you bitches!  Leave a message for the OC Bitches at https://www.speakpipe.com/OCBitches Please support our sponsors:  There's no truer way to say “I love you” than by taking care of each other. That's why this year, the gift of health is all you need. And with Everlywell, you can find thirty plus at-home lab tests, vitamins, supplements, and more for every person on your holiday list.  Go to https://www.everlywell.com/oc to receive 20% off your first at-home lab test.  Caraway's holiday event has been extended so you can get non-toxic kitchen wares at the best prices! Save up to 20% on ALL Caraway products. Including their internet-famous non-toxic Cookware Set.  Go to https://www.carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off.  Give yourself the ultimate gift of a stress-free holiday with NextEvo Naturals' fast-absorbing CBD products. NextEvo's Stress CBD Complex gummies are clinically proven to have 4x better absorption than standard CBD. No other CBD brand can promise that. Go to https://www.nextevo.com/podcast to get up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more. Stressing over what to bring to all of your holiday get-togethers this year? Milk Bar's got you covered with treats that are always a crowd-pleaser. Because let's be real, everyone knows dessert is the main event. Milk Bar is the perfect gift for anyone and everyone in your life this holiday season!  And now you can SHIP Milk Bar's desserts NATIONWIDE, and if you waited last minute and need desserts STAT, they also offer fast - even overnight - NATIONWIDE DELIVERY.  Get $15 dollars off any order of $80 or more when you go to https://www.milkbarstore.com/oc  Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been touched by an Angel? Throughout time, Angels have been depicted throughout all cultures and civilizations. Scott explores the various appearances of Angels in ancient Sumer, Egypt and Greece. Michaela shares her own personal encounters with your Angels during readings. She talks about how they show themselves, what their purpose seems to be and how they work in our lives. Michaela and Scott read KYA listeners' miraculous accounts of divine Angel intervention.  What's Your Aura? Take the Quiz: https://knowyouraura.com/whats-your-aura Mystic Michaela Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysticmichaela Know Your Aura Website: https://knowyouraura.com Mystic Michaela Website: https://www.mysticmichaela.com Mystic Michaela Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093029197406168 Mystic Michaela Podcast Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-your-aura-with-mystic-michaela/id1477126939 Mystic Michaela Bonus Episode - Every Aura Color Explained: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-every-aura-color-explained/id1477126939?i=1000479357880 Get 20% off your first order at https://dadgrass.com/kya Take your FREE in depth hair consultation and get 15% off your purchase at https://prose.com/aura Get $15 off any order of $80 or more at https://milkbarstore.com/kya Get 20% off your next Everlywell at home lab test at https://www.everlywell.com/kya More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Hey Besties! To continue mentor month, this week on Almost Adulting we are joined by yet another legend, Robert Greene! Robert is the author of 6 New York Times bestsellers including the infamous The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction. Together Violet and Robert go through some of the most important lessons in his iconic books and unpack the TRUE meanings behind them - regardless of any ‘bad press' they may have received. Throughout the conversation Violet and Robert drop gems about how to further your trajectory in life: from learning how to see behind the ‘mask' people put on for others, to finding your true purpose (even if that means failing). Finally, Robert speaks on what he feels is his most important lesson taught in the 48 Laws of Power, and how you can apply it to your life and reap the benefits. Get your notebooks out Besties, we're taking over the world in 2023!Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm EVERLYWELL: https://www.everlywell.com/ADULTING for 20% off your next at-home lab test!What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction01:13 How it all started04:19 Observing people closely08:40 Is The 48 Laws of Power evil?14:11 The Law of Five16:23 The Laws of Human Nature19:19 We aren't born with boldness23:42 Russian heritage26:29 Do you need manipulation to succeed?28:52 Think of other people's interest31:55 Being shy/introspective is not a bad thing38:56 How to re-assess yourself this new year44:36 We suffer when we choose the wrong things48:06 Be less interested in yourself and more interested in other people51:41 You're born uniqueCheck out Robert on:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IGV3IShttps://powerseductionandwar.com/https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/ Get more content on:@almostadulting on Instagram@violetbenson on Instagram@daddyissues_ on InstagramYouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Freestyle Edition! Today we are joined by Bachelor Nation's Susie Evans! First, we start things off with some Bachelor Tea, diving into Nick and Johnny hanging out at the People's Choice Awards, Gabby not outright shutting down her flirtatiousness with Vinny Guadagnino, why Nick thinks Peter and Kelley keeping their relationship more private is the right move, filming your wedding, and Tia Booth giving birth to her baby boy. We also check-in with Susie, getting updates on how she's been since her breakup with Clayton. We ask if she's been getting any DMs, her becoming in tune with relationship advice, being there for an ex after a breakup, clearly communicating your expectations, and breaking down Susie's past boyfriends and how it's influenced her current approach to dating. We also talk about Clayton's concern that the producers would make Susie the Bachelorette, learning who to trust at the end of the show, what she's looking for in a future partner, finding balance and aligning ambitions within relationships, how to find the person who can be your cheerleader in the right kind of way, and money versus passion. We also talk about Katie Holmes' throwback denim and dress outfit, and also talk about people using AI to create profile pictures. We then bring on our Texting Office Hours caller who wonders how to navigate communicating expectations after having to get an emergency contraceptive from a hook-up. Feeling like she was the only one taking it seriously, our caller wonders how to communicate how she's feeling to her situationship.  “You fan-zoned yourself.”  If you are interested in running a book club in your city, send an email to: DTYEHBBookClub@gmail.com  Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.  To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com Support a Local Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/don-t-text-your-ex-happy-birthday-and-other-advice-on-love-sex-and-dating-9798212185622/9781419755491 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Babbel: Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to http://www.Babbel.com/viall. Babbel—Language for life. Everlywell: The gift of health has never been so easy to share than it is this holiday. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at http://www.EverlyWell.com/viall. Uncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to http://www.UncommonGoods.com/VIALL. Don't miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. We're all out of the ordinary.  Wondery: Follow Even The Rich wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app.  Episode Socials: @viallfiles@nickviall@susiecevans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Gina discusses the immense value of self-affirmation for improving one's life, resilience and mental health. A number of positive affirmations are shared which you can use to improve your mental wellbeing on a daily basis. Listen in for this powerful and easy to use tool and start feeling better today! This episode is brought to you by EverlyWell Check out the healthy EverlyWell offer for listeners of the show, EverlyWell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at https://Everlywell.com/acp Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! To learn more go to: https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough. -Brené Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Lange joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house to discuss, Season 3, Episode 23, “The Party Favor,” aka The Goonies themed Senior Prom!  Michael directed this episode so has some great behind-the-scenes moments to share including a hilarious story about Rachel wanting to do Summer's infamous fall after winning prom queen. They also discuss Ryan and Volchok's epic fight scene and Michael gives us a funny tidbit about a scene he wanted to add at the prom!  The Party Favor synopsis: It's Harbor's Senior Prom and it definitely  brings out the best and the worst in everyone. Meanwhile, Kirsten grapples on whether to tell Sandy the truth about her falling off the wagon.  Leave the OC, Bitches a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches Seasons 1 of 2 of Welcome to the OC, Bitches podcast are only available exclusively on Kast Plus, find out more by going to https://www.kastmedia.com/kastplus Please support our sponsors: Talkspace is mental health care that meets you wherever you are. It simplifies taking care of your therapy and psychiatry needs, because it eliminates the need to commute to appointments, miss time at work or line up childcare in order to attend sessions .As a listener of this podcast, you'll get $100 off of your first month with https://www.Talkspace.com and use code OC to match with a licensed therapist today. Everlywell is digital healthcare designed for you.  With over thirty at-home lab tests and high-quality vitamins and supplements, you'll be able to find the perfect test for you or your loved one. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at https://www.everlywell.com/oc When you shop at Uncommon Goods you're supporting artists and small, independent businesses. These fine products are often made in small batches, so shop now before they sell out this holiday season. Get 15% off your next purchase by going to https://www.uncommongoods.com/oc  MasterClass offers classes on a wide variety of topics, all taught by world-class instructors at the top of their fields. Members can explore at their own pace, and each class is supported by downloadable materials, class guides, recipes, or more. MasterClass is accessible on your phone, web, smart TV, and available via audio mode, to listen to classes on the go. This holiday, give the perfect gift of an annual MasterClass membership and get one free! Go to https://www.masterclass.com/oc today.   Santa Baby, it must be a holiday miracle because the sponsors of today's show, MANSCAPED, are providing the tools your man needs.  Manscaped's BEST selling product is the Performance Package 4.0 which is at the top of every mans' wish list this year.  Make sure you hurry to their site to ensure these wild gifts show up before the Holiday Season. And while you're at it, Get 20% off + free shipping by going to https://www.manscaped.com/THEOC  It's time to ditch the chemicals with Caraway Home's non-toxic kitchen ware collections, so you can make healthier cooking a piece of cake.  And Caraway's holiday event has been extended so you can get non-toxic kitchen wares at the best prices! Visit https://www.caraway.com to get 20% off your  next purchase of non toxic cookware! Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about one of the best ways to improve your mental health and resilience: a possibilities mindset! First, it is important to understand what a mindset is. It is how we view the world—it generates our perspective, which shapes the way we interact with our environment, that is the choices we make as we respond to what happens to us, and as we choose what to think, say and do. Why are mindsets so important? Mindsets direct our perceptions and subsequent actions. When we understand HOW our mind works and how mindsets are formed, we can direct our mind where we want it to go, what structures we want it to build in our brain, and ultimately choose how we want our life to look. Mindsets teach us how to shape our life stories. Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-1-mindset-you-need-to-develop-to-end-your-year-well-prepare-for-the-new-year OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Everlywell: And, for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/drleaf -Athletic Greens: All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance! -BiOptimizer's MassEnzymes.: For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.masszymes.com/drleaf. And make sure to enter the coupon code DRLEAF10 to receive a 10% discount off your order. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:08 What mindsets are & why they are important 6:33 The different types of mindsets 6:40 What a possibilities mindset is & why it is so powerful 15:10 Mindsets & perspectives 18:00, 20:34, 24:33 How to practice a possibilities mindset ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

True ghost stories that have been deeply investigated are the subject of this episode of The Paranormal Podcast. Our guest best selling author Leslie Rule.  You can find her book, Haunted In America, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VBel6H Thanks Leslie! -EVERLYWELL-  Everlywell at-home lab tests give you physician-reviewed results and personalized insights so you can take action on your health and wellness—all at an affordable and transparent cost. And for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/jim -STORYWORTH- Help your family share their story this holiday season with StoryWorth. Go to Storyworth.com/paranormal today and save $10 on your first purchase!  -TRANSCRIPT- CLICK HERE for a full transcript. -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE  

It's just Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house today as they  break down Season 3, Episode 22, “The College Try.” Rachel and Melinda discuss college visits, the return of Anna and why can't Seth just tell the truth! The ladies also take a deep dive into Marissa Cooper's favorite movie, The Sound of Music, and find interesting comparisons to the O.C.   The College Try Synopsis:  Ryan and Marissa arrive at Berkeley, and Summer and Seth visit Brown for freshman orientation weekends where familiar faces from the past resurface. Meanwhile, Kirsten and Sandy reach a breaking point in their relationship. Leave a message for the OC, Bitches: https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches Please support our sponsors:  Give yourself the ultimate gift of a stress-free holiday with NextEvo Naturals' fast-absorbing CBD products. NextEvo SmartSorb technology delivers CBD to your system in as little as 10 minutes.  Fight holiday stress with NextEvo Naturals Stress CBD Complex gummies featuring ashwagandha clinically proven to reduce stress by 70%. Get up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more at https://www.NextEvo.com/podcast, promo code OC. Make it about more than just the holidays this year with the gift of health from Everlywell. Give the gift of nourishing vitamins and supplements and over thirty at-home lab tests like Food Sensitivity and Women's Health to help your loved ones get further on their health goals. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at https://www.everlywell.com/oc If you want to avoid boring, basic, and bland gifts this year, Uncommon Goods is your secret weapon. Uncommon Goods is here to make your holiday shopping stress-free by scouring the globe for the most remarkable and truly unique gifts for everyone on your list. Whether you're shopping for your secret Santa or your entire family, Uncommon Goods knows exactly what they want. To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://www.uncommongoods.com/oc  Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathy Labriola is back to discuss her most recent book with us, "Polyamorous Elders," some of the inspiration that drove her to write about aging in polyamory, cultural narratives that affect how we perceive polyamorous elders, and more. Kathy Labriola is a nurse, counselor and hypnotherapist in private practice in Berkeley, California. Her mission is providing affordable mental health services to alternative communities. She has been a card-carrying bisexual and polyamorist for fifty years. She is a political activist and community organizer. As you can guess, she is extra crunchy and lives in a housing co-op, rides a bike, and raises chickens and organic vegetables. She is the author of four books on consensually nonmonogamous relationships: Love in Abundance, The Jealousy Workbook, The Polyamory Break-up Book, and Polyamorous Elders. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Get better sleep with a Helix mattress customized for you. Try it for 100 nights, risk-free, get 2 free pillows and $200 off your order at helixsleep.com/multi Get 20% off a physician-reviewed at-home lab test by at Everlywell.com/multi. Quality lube is essential for good sexual experiences. Try our absolute favorite, Uberlube and get 10% off plus free shipping with promo code MULTI To learn more about microdosing THC and get 30% off and free shipping with your first order go to microdose.com and use code MULTI Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack. Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand. Please send us your feedback and questions to info@multiamory.com, find us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast, tweet at us @Multiamory, check out our Facebook Page, visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network.

On this final episode, Ashley and Mel dive into two more topics the fans keep messaging about: Midnight Sun and the Storytellers shorts! Ashley and Mel discuss what reading Midnight Sun has been like for them, what they appreciate about it, and why they might prefer Bella's point of view. Then they dive into Storytellers: New Voices of the Twilight Saga, discussing which short was their favorite and why. Finally, they are joined by two besties to face off in Besties vs. Besties Twilight Effect trivia. This podcast is not an official Twilight podcast and is not affiliated or sponsored by Summit Entertainment, LLC and the Twilight Saga series. Thank you to our sponsors: Everlywell - Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at http://wwww.Everlywell.com/twilighteffect. Embarkvet - Go to http://wwww.Embarkvet.com toget free shipping and save $65 with promo code [TWILIGHT]. Masterclass - Gift an annual MasterClass membership and get one free! Go to http://www.MASTERCLASS.com/TWILIGHTEFFECT today. Uncommon Goods -  To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMON GOODS dot com slash TWILIGHTEFFECT.Follow: @ashleygreenekhoury @ohmissmelanieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Thompson, one of the hottest multi-platform content creators, breaks down the gender war he's witnessing online and shares his methods for coming back to a place of peace. The Dating Dish headline is: Should Dating References Be Required In Online Dating? And the Dear Damona question is: Is my picker broken? Be sure to follow Chris on TikTok and Instagram @SupDaily and check out his podcast “Unfiltered Friends” wherever you listen to Dates & Mates! Sponsor: The gift of health has never been so easy to share than it is this holiday. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/datesandmates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Claudia Sulewski is this week's guest. Claudia, Olivia and Rachel discuss fear of heights, filmmaking and Claudia's new movie I Love My Dad, the world of YouTube and Claudia's family. Claudia's also talks about her relationship with FINNEAS, Billie Eilish, and much more. Broad Ideas is supported by Everlywell. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering 20% off an at-home lab test at https://everlywell.com/ideas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carinne Chambers-Saini is the founder and CEO of Diva (formerly DivaCup). She is an iconic trailblazer in the menstrual health space, with an industry disruptive brand that has mainstreamed menstrual cups worldwide. Carinne is a passionate advocate for period equity, and has made menstrual care eco-friendly, clean, and comfortable to talk about. We speak intimately today about menstrual education, how she has created a company culture of care, and the early days of entrepreneurship with such an innovative new product to the sanitary care aisle. You can watch Pandora's Box: Lifting the Lid on Menstruation here on YouTube. Thanks to our sponsor today! Use code ECOCHIC for 20% off at Everlywell.com Meet me online - @ecochicpodcast on Instagram + @lauraediez on Tiktok. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays are here, but not everyone is feeling festive. Grief all of kinds can feel even heavier during the holidays, and a difficult part of the midlife season is grieving the loss of parents. In this new episode of the Midlife with Mindy and Meg series, they discuss their own experiences with losing a parent and share helpful, encouraging, compassionate insights on how to support friends who are experiencing this loss. As always, they offer inspiration for discovering the beauty even in the darker moments of life! As you are shopping Amazon this season, don't forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazon THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Everlywell: Go to Everlywell.com/awesome for 20% off your next at-home lab test SHOW NOTES: Pediatric pulse oximeter Adult pulse oximeter Blockbuster on Netflix MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 413: Let's Talk About Midlife: How to Know if You are in the Club Ep. 380: Let's Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle Chaos Ep. 389: Let's Talk About Midlife: Nonstop Appetite & Historical Hysteria Ep. 395: Let's Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the Middle Ep. 401: Let's Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy on Instagram and as a regular on the Currently Reading podcast! Mindy also produced and created Bookend Homeschoolers. Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mysterious thing in the closet, ghosts in Las Vegas and more! This and much more on this week's edition of Campfire! -EVERLYWELL- (CAMPFIRE SPONSORSHIP) Everlywell at-home lab tests give you physician-reviewed results and personalized insights so you can take action on your health and wellness—all at an affordable and transparent cost. And for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/campfire -HELLOFRESH- HelloFresh is America's #1 Meal Kit! HelloFresh is America's #1 Meal Kit! “Go to “Go to HelloFresh.com/campfire70 and use code campfire70 for 70% off plus free shipping!”  -BetterHelp- Jim Harold's Campfire is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is professional therapy done securely online, available to people worldwide. They have a special offer for my listeners: get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/jimharold CLICK HERE for a transcript! -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE

Americans are going through a loneliness crisis. This week, Jason and Ravi break down the causes and effects of this crisis, and discuss how it relates to our politics. Plus - some trash talk about the current state of Twitter, a break down of the politics of Qatar and the World Cup, and reflections Trump's choice of dinner guests. The gift of health has never been so easy to share than it is this holiday. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/majority54.If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. Your loved ones deserve a financial safety net. You deserve a smarter way to find and buy it. Head to policygenius.com or click the link in the description to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.Listen to the latest season of Democracy Decoded at democracydecoded.org, or wherever you get your podcasts. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on Instagram 

We've seen them on reality TV - enormous families with dozens of children. But the their lives are nowhere near picture perfect, as they're bowing to male authority, having as many kids as possible, and using sub-par learning plans developed by predators. This insidious belief system has still gained a following even throughout its many scandals.  Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/CREEPY -Head to go.factor75.com/CREEPY60 and use code creepy60 to get $60% off your first box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've seen them on reality TV - enormous families with dozens of children. But the their lives are nowhere near picture perfect, as they're bowing to male authority, having as many kids as possible, and using sub-par learning plans developed by predators. This insidious belief system has still gained a following even throughout its many scandals.  Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/CREEPY -Head to go.factor75.com/CREEPY60 and use code creepy60 to get $60% off your first box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday, February 24th, 1978, five young men left their homes to head to a basketball game at Chico State in Chico, California. This was the boys' favorite team and they had a basketball tournament they were playing in themselves the next day. They were known as the Gateway Gators and were competing in the Special Olympics. The game ended and the boys' favorite team won. They left the school and stopped at a nearby service station to grab snacks before the hour drive home together. Unfortunately, the young men never made it home. Months later, remains were found in the mountains of the Plumas National Forest. The young men, rather than continue south down the interstate, in a straight shot to their hometown, had veered east and continued in the wrong direction for quite some distance. Their car was found abandoned. Four of the young men were found dead. People assumed that because four of the young men were described as “slow” or mentally disabled, they'd just gotten lost, but their families knew better. They still, to this day, believe that the young men were victims of foul play. With one man still missing, there are no answers to this case, only theories and rumors. What happened to the Yuba County Five? TRIGGER WARNINGS: outdated terminology for intellectually and developmentally disabled, that can be considered offensive now (these words were used to describe the men at the time when it was more acceptable). Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: June's Journey: Find your inner detective -- Download June's Journey today! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games. Private Internet Access: So, if you want to protect your digital life with Private Internet Access, NOW is the time to subscribe. Head to PIAVPN.com/queens and get an 82% discount! Everlywell: The gift of health has never been so easy to share than it is this holiday. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/queens. © 2022 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva

It's a holiday week, so the ladies are taking your calls. From capsule wardrobes, to Italian Ouisplotation a.k.a Ciaoplotation, Lindsay Lohan's forgotten tenure at Ungaro, surviving long distance relationships - they cover all your quandaries. As well as dive into this week's hottest topics like Balenciaga's perverted teddy bear and Raf Simons shuttering his label. See the perverted Balenciaga teddy bears and the controversial handbag imageWatch Raf's final Jil Sander collectionOur list of favorite films about glamorous women having nervous breakdowns: Woman Under The Influence, Opening Night, Black Swan, Ms. 45, Sunset Blvd., Gaslight, Safe, Images, 3 WomenSee Lindsay Lohan's first and second Ungaro collectionsWatch the John Oliver SVU segment Listen to Taylor Swift's Lavender HazeWatch Chelsea on Intern Files (skip to the 40 second mark to see Chelsea's appearance)This episode is brought to you by Beis. Go to BeisTravel.com/Outfit  for 15% off your first purchase.As well as,  Everlywell. Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test when you go to Everlywell.com/Outfit Want to hear a deep dive on Kim Cattrall's out-of-print sex manual? Become a Patron! Go to Patreon.com/EveryOutfitWE HAVE A HOTLINE! Disagree with us? Make your case and we may play it on the show. Questions, secrets, or gossip from the And Just Like That set are also welcome. Call 323-486-6773

This week, Erin and Sara cover holiday date disasters. They read audience stories, share how Sara met Tommy, what happened when Erin first met Simon's family, and more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producer: Montana McBirneyAudio Engineer: Josh WindischThis episode is sponsored by:BetterHelp (betterhelp.com/foster)Little Words Project (littlewordsproject.com/foster)Masterclass (masterclass.com/fosterpod_Everlywell (everlywell.com/foster)Boll & Branch (bollandbranch.com promo code: foster15)Athletic Greens (athleticgreens.com/foster)

In today's episode, Gina discusses the many forms anxiety can take in our lives. It is amazing how often anxiety-related symptoms can masquerade as some other (often more serious or catastrophic) bodily health problem. Listen in to find out the many ways anxiety can manifest itself in our lives (including in Gina's life and those of her clients and group members). This episode is brought to you by EverlyWell Check out the healthy EverlyWell offer for listeners of the show, EverlyWell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at https://Everlywell.com/acp Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! To learn more go to: https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: I'm not lazy. I'm just exhausted from fighting my way through every single day. -Mimi Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's just Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house today as they break down Season 3, Episode 20, “The Day After Tomorrow.”   Rachel tells a story on how she relates to Summer's character, wanting to follow Seth to Brown as she went through something similar.  The ladies also discuss Mexico trips and Norman Buckley sent Melinda some great behind-the-scenes moments from the episode.  And then, later Michelle Rubinstein and Ilissa Tenio from the Let's Talk OC Podcast come on to discuss the episode and ask the ladies a few questions.  The Day After Tomorrow synopsis: College acceptance letters arrive, three get in and one didn't! Ryan and Sadie try to navigate what is next for their relationship, Seth lies to Summer again and Marissa grapples with what to do after high school.  Meanwhile, Sandy tries to resolve the conflict with the shady Dr. Griffin and Matt and Taylor throws a bonfire party!  Leave the OC, Bitches a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches Please support our sponsors: Talkspace offers both therapy and psychiatry from the comfort of your  phone- it's the #1 online therapy platform, with thousands of licensed therapists trained in over 40 specialties.  Go to https://www.talkspace.com  and use the code OC to get $100 off of your first month with Talkspace. This year, you can prioritize what matters most when you share the gift of health from Everlywell. Choose from at-home lab tests like Food Sensitivity, Women's Health, or Men's Health, or vitamins and supplements because love — and health — are all you need. Go to https://www.everlywell.com/oc for 20% off your next at-home lab test.  Caraway Home's non-toxic kitchen wares are all designed for the modern home and feature a chemical-free ceramic coating, so food can be prepared with peace of mind that no hard-to-pronounce compound will leach into your healthy ingredients.  Visit https://www.caraway.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase.  Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram and don't forget to check-out Liss and Michelle's “Let's Talk OC” podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories of hauntings, UFOs and more on this edition of Campfire! -STORYWORTH- Help your family share their story this holiday season with StoryWorth. Go to Storyworth.com/campfire today and save $10 on your first purchase! -POLICYGENIUS- Policygenius makes it easy to get life insurance done (and done right). You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes, and feel good knowing that your loved ones would be taken care of if anything were to happen. Go to policygenius.com to get started. -EVERLYWELL- Everlywell at-home lab tests give you physician-reviewed results and personalized insights so you can take action on your health and wellness—all at an affordable and transparent cost. And for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/campfire TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE for a full transcript! -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE

Jason and Ravi reflect on the shockingly great results of the midterms. How can democrats maintain this momentum? Is "MAGA" a losing strategy? What might happen in a showdown between Trump and DeSantis? Plus, they talk some trash on Kari Lake and one Hooters-obsessed "Alpha male."Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to Helixsleep.com/majority54. The gift of health has never been so easy to share than it is this holiday. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/majority54.If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on Instagram

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Bachelor In Paradise Edition! On this episode, we're joined by singer, songwriter, and Bachelor Fan, Jake Miller, as we return to paradise to recap the latest of the love, the heartbreak, and the drama. On this episode, after talking about Jake's proposal, we kick things off first by getting into some Bachelor Nation tea. We talk about Rachel entering the dating world again, and we also break down Jesse Palmer's statements about the upcoming season, with Zach feeling like a throwback. We then get into recapping the two episodes themselves, starting off with the aftermath of Rodney's emotional exit, Brandon's questioning of love, and then breaking down Eliza's trip to Baltimore to pursue Justin. We talk about how valid Justin's statements are, if he would pursue Eliza after the show, and if he was just trying to win in the moment. We also talk about how everyone is talking about wanting to be picked this season, Mara's explosive entrance, and Johnny opening up about his family problems. We dive more into Kate's statements regarding Logan, what her requests for him to do more actually mean, and a surprise entrance by Gabby and Rachel to shake up some drama. We talk about if Kate actually needed to be “saved” from Logan, whether or not Genevieve and Aaron are truly compatible, and the drama behind the itch versus pain argument. We close out with the Sadie Hawkins Dance from Hell, with Jessenia trying to get closure from Andrew, Ency attempting to intervene in them talking, Andrew admitting his heart is still with Teddi, and the departure of Jessenia, Andrew, and Ency from the show. “If you're not into her, just say it!” If you are interested in running a book club in your city, send an email to: DTYEHBBookClub@gmail.com  Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.  To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com Support a Local Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/don-t-text-your-ex-happy-birthday-and-other-advice-on-love-sex-and-dating-9798212185622/9781419755491 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Total Wireless: Total by Verizon is available at http://www.TotalByVerizon.com and at retailers nationwide. Everylwell: The gift of health has never been so easy to share than it is this holiday. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at http://www.Everlywell.com/viall. Framebridge: Get started today—frame your photos or give someone the perfect gift. Go to http://www.Framebridge.com and place your order today.  Hungryroot: Right now, Hungryroot is offering The Viall Files listeners 30% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to http://www.Hungryroot.com/VIALL, to get 30% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Episode Socials: @viallfiles@nickviall@jakemillerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Debrief.org's Chrissy Newton joins us to talk all things UFO including recent reports of "Racetrack" UAPs. You can find Chrissy's work at TheDebrief.org and on the fantastic podcast Somewhere In The Skies with Ryan Sprague. Thanks Chrissy! CLICK HERE for a full transcript! -CALM-  We're so happy to partner with Calm. Calm is the app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life. Calm is offering Paranormal Podcast listeners a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/jim -EVERLYWELL-  Everlywell at-home lab tests give you physician-reviewed results and personalized insights so you can take action on your health and wellness—all at an affordable and transparent cost. And for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/jim -- For more information on how we use data to support our podcasts and our sponsors who make our shows possible CLICK HERE

Today's episode is guaranteed to spark strong opinions. We're discussing relationship anarchy: can it be practiced in monogamy or is it a contradiction of terms? We'll be looking at some of the core components of relationship anarchy and how they can be applied in order to improve our relationships and work against the various normative systems that cause so many to be hurt, disenfranchised, or disempowered.For some more background and a deeper dive into relationship anarchy, check out Episode 150: Relationship Anarchy 101, and Episode 339: The Smorgasbord of Relationships. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Our sponsor, Betterhelp, offers affordable professional counseling online. Visit betterhelp.com/multi and get 10% off your first month.Get hair care that is completely customized to your hair and your life AND get 15% off at Prose.com/multiGet 20% off a physician-reviewed at-home lab test by at Everlywell.com/multi.Order a sexy gift box from our sponsor, Like a Kitten, and get 20% off with our code MULTI at LikeAKitten.com/multi Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Please send us your feedback and questions to info@multiamory.com, find us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast, tweet at us @Multiamory, check out our Facebook Page, visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network.

It's a party, and of COURSE you are invited, Awesome! As the holiday season kicks off, we want to make sure you are ready for every gift exchange you are invited to, so the Sorta Awesome team is throwing a Favorite Things party just for you! Tune in to hear what each person on the team picked to get you all ready for the gift-giving days ahead! As you are shopping Amazon this season, don't forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazon And! Check out Rebekah's very awesome debrief of her trip to Austin to see Harry Styles over on our Patreon! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Everlywell: Go to Everlywell.com/awesome for 20% off your next at-home lab test *Raycon: Go to BUYRAYCON.com/sorta and use code EARLYBF to get 20% off SITEWIDE! Or get 30% off Raycon's exclusive holiday bundles! *Fabric: Apply today in just 10 minutes at meetfabric.com/awesome SHOW NOTES: REBEKAH'S FAVORITE THINGS: Free Day Popcorn Zig Clean Color Dot Pens SARA'S FAVORITE THINGS: Papermate Flair felt tip pens Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice tea KATIE'S FAVORITE THING: This is not a book about Benedict Cumberbatch, Tabitha Carvan SUPER STAR PICKS FOR FOOD/COOKING: Bentgo Salad Container Mini Measuring Cup Eat Like a Gilmore cookbook LORI LYNN'S FAVORITE THING: ELF Cosmetics no-budge shadow sticks KATHRYN'S FAVORITE THING: super soft face washcloth JULIE'S FAVORITE THING: benefit Highbrow highlighter SUPER STAR PICKS FOR SELF-CARE Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub Soap and Glory body butter Mario Badescu mini facial spray MINDY'S FAVORITE THING: Tim Tam Slam EMILY'S FAVORITE THING: Better Homes and Gardens candle Farm Apple Pumpkin candle More fun SUPER STAR PICKS; Sip Caddy Zebra Sarasa Retractable gel pen KELLY'S FAVORITE THINGS: Dowdle puzzles Woodfire Candle Co - Jelly Jar Wood Wick Soy Candle (favorite scent: Sweater Weather!) Béquet Celtic Sea Salt Caramels Trader Joe's frozen croissants MEG'S FAVORITE THINGS Olivewood Cutting board (TJ's or on Amazon) Hoop earrings MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 357 Awesome Holiday Gift Guide 2021 Ep. 263: Awesome Haul: Black-owned businesses Ep. 222 Sorta Awesome Holiday gift guide 2019! Ep. 171 Sorta Awesome Holiday Gift Guide 2018 Extra Awesome: Holiday Gift Guide 2017 You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bros are back and they discuss wild friends, spelling, being “too” honest, their kids, and their thoughts on the latest episode of Bachelor in Paradise!   THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:***STAMPS: Get a 4-week trial plus free postage and a free digital scale at STAMPS.COM with code CHATTY ***EVERLYWELL: Get 20% off an at-home lab test at EVERLYWELL.COM/CHATTY  ***CARAWAY: Visit CARAWAYHOME.COM to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the evening of September 28th, 2015, Kelley Clayton was at home with her two young children.  Her husband, Thomas, wasn't home that night.  He was at a friend's house playing poker.  When the poker game ended around midnight, he made his way home and walked into what can only be described as a scene from a horror movie.  In his home, he found his two young children, and after searching, found Kelley's body.  She had been BRUTALLY beaten to death.  Thomas called the police and investigators set out to find the person or persons responsible. ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Murder, Piece of Sh*t Husband Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Miss KB: Wanna know why we call our Dad “Miss KB?” Be sure to head tokillerqueens.link/misskb to grab this audio for free! Everly Well: For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/queens. © 2022 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon

This week, Busy & Caissie are a day late because they didn't want to record on Election Day when everything was all nerves and no answers. Thank you for waiting!!! But, now that most of the votes are in & Busy's IBS has settled, they discuss the midterm election results so far, plus Busy tells the stories of the time she crossed Big Cereal and about what happened when she got caught accidentally shoplifting. Then, playwright, actress and poet Sarah Jones swings by to talk about her new “unorthodocumentary,” Sell/Buy/Date (executive produced by Meryl Streep, y'all) based on her massively successful off-Broadway play. And because it's Sarah Jones, she brings a couple of real characters with her. SPONSORS: http://Everlywell.com/BEST for 20% off an at-home lab test http://ForiaWellness.com/BEST for 20% off your 1st order http://LittleWordsProject.com/BUSY for 30% off your first bracelet order Conscia.life PROMO CODE: BEST15 for 15% off your shampoo/conditioner stone order http://Framebridge.com for all your custom framing needs http://Zocdoc.com/DOINGHERBEST, sign up for FREE & book an appointment with a top rated doctor

In season 31, Dateline returns to a familiar landscape in the low country of South Carolina. The specific town is hereto unknown to Kimberly and Katie, but the players in this sordid tale are all too familiar. That's right... Murdaugh... a name synonymous with murder, mayhem, and Melvin! Reporter Craig Melvin returns as a guest host to lead us once again through the murky moss-draped family tree of Alex Murdaugh and give us the latest updates in DARK WATERS. But K and K are more than happy to climb back on that sea horse and meet some new interviewees who unknowingly got caught up in the powerful family's web. So grab some Oysters Rockefeller from Parker's Convenience Store, step out onto the veranda and hope that Craig Melvin is about to serve some sweet justice tea in this very special episode of A DATE WITH DATELINE: How to Get Away With Murdaugh.  Official Description from NBCU: Craig Melvin reveals surprising and exclusive new details about the deaths and legal cases surrounding Alex Murdaugh, the South Carolina lawyer accused of killing his wife and son last year. Thank you to our very special Patroni, Billie from California! We couldn't do this without you, and also without Billie Lourd. Both of you are the reason this podcast goes on! You truly are the GOAT (greatest of all time). THANK YOU! Support the podcast and get some deals from our sponsors! The gift of health has never been so easy to share than it is this holiday. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/datedateline! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/dateline and get on your way to being your best self.  Celebrate the season of giving and try Thrive Causemetics today. You can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/DATEDATELINE! Follow The Vanished podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milwaukee is a world class city, where a businessman with big ideas decided to build a hotspot where the city's elite could gather. But his love for the place lasted well beyond his time on earth. His lingering presence has startled employees, frightened guests, and terrified a whole lot of professional baseball players.  Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/CREEPY -Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SINISTER -Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code CREEPY to save an additional 15% off your first order -Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at Helixsleep.com/creepy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode was so special because Andrew got to interview our all-time favorite guest, our sweet daughter Drew. I love watching their father-daughter relationship grow and we can't believe she's already three years old! Can't wait to recreate this episode next year and see how much she's grown. This episode made my mama heart so happy & I hope you love it too

Milwaukee is a world class city, where a businessman with big ideas decided to build a hotspot where the city's elite could gather. But his love for the place lasted well beyond his time on earth. His lingering presence has startled employees, frightened guests, and terrified a whole lot of professional baseball players.  Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/CREEPY -Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SINISTER -Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code CREEPY to save an additional 15% off your first order -Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at Helixsleep.com/creepy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Bekah Is joined by Jess' husband Evan in The Broad's “Spouse Swap” episode - Jess and Grayston's coming next Tuesday! Bekah and Evan discuss and dive into a broad variety of debate topics submitted by the #broadsquad!    THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:***STITCH FIX:  Get $20 off your first fix at STITCHFIX.COM/CHATTY  ***FRAMEBRIDGE: Go to FRAMEBRIDGE.COM and place your order today! ***DAILY HARVEST: Go to DAILYHARVEST.COM/CHATTY to get up to $40 off your first box!  ***EVERLYWELL: Get 20% off an at-home lab test at EVERLYWELL.COM/CHATTY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad-girl "Jess Sathers" played by Nikki Griffin is in the pool house with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to discuss Season 3, Episode 18, “The Undertow.” Nikki discusses getting the role of “Jess” and when she decided that acting wasn't for her and that she now prefers to work behind the scenes.  Nikki also talks about filming the infamous pool scene in Season 2 and how she was brought back for Season 3 to help push the Trey/Ryan storyline along.   The Undertow Synopsis:   Jess returns with news about Trey. Kirsten helps Ryan confront his savior complex. Seth and Summer receive sex counseling from Taylor. Leave a message for the OC, Bitches:  https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches Please support our sponsors:  Caraway Home's non-toxic kitchen wares are all designed for the modern home and feature a chemical-free ceramic coating, so food can be prepared with peace of mind that no hard-to-pronounce compound will leach into your healthy ingredients. Visit https://www.carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. This deal won't last long,  shop all their incredible products for up to 20% off this holiday season.  Take action today for a healthier tomorrow with Everlywell. Their at-home lab tests and vitamins and supplements can help you get the knowledge and support you need, so you can become a healthier you. Go to https://www.everlywell.com/oc for 20% off your next at-home lab test.  The Manscape Performance Package gives all the items your man needs to stay well-groomed, you'll find their Lawn Mower® 4.0 trimmer, Weed Whacker ear and nose hair trimmer, Crop Preserver ball deodorant, Crop Reviver Toner, Performance Boxer Briefs, and a travel bag to hold your goodies. Go to https://www.manscaped.com/theoc to get 20% off plus free shipping. Follow @rachelbilson, @themelindaclarke and @nikki_griffin on Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple skinwalker sighting, a visit to a haunted childhood home, a haunted piano and so much more on this edition of Campfire. -HELLOFRESH- HelloFresh is America's #1 Meal Kit! HelloFresh is America's #1 Meal Kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/campfire65 and use code campfire65 for 65% off plus free shipping! -RocketMoney- Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to rocketmoney.com/campfire Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year! -EVERLYWELL- (CAMPFIRE SPONSORSHIP) Everlywell at-home lab tests give you physician-reviewed results and personalized insights so you can take action on your health and wellness—all at an affordable and transparent cost. And for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/campfire CLICK HERE for a full transcript.

As promised to finish up cult month, we are bringing back last week's anonymous guest and Scientology survivor for a part 2 continuation of last week's episode!Today, on Almost Adulting, we're continuing where we left off, but diving into the most current conspiracies and rumors surrounding Scientology. Violet and the guest unpack the mystery of Shelly, the current leader of the Church of Scientology, David's Miscavige's previously active and visible wife who has suddenly disappeared from the limelight. Naturally this leads to the question: are Scientologists turning a blind eye on what's really happening inside the organization? And what is their rule about same sex marriage, porn, and s*x outside of marriage that makes anyone almost abandon their freedom once they become part of the group? Our guest will break down all of this, and fill us in on where the people of Scientology truly believe Shelly is and what David's latest whereabouts are. Tune in Besties!THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:Dave: Download Dave from the App Store today and get up to $500 instantly!Everlywell: https://www.everlylwell.com/ADULTINGAdvertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction00:09 Shelly - the missing wife09:34 Why do people choose to stay in cults10:51 How Scientologist view the rest of the world14:54 Would you consider joining Scientology?15:29 If David isn't the current leader20:01 Is it a real religion?21:22 Why does religion always get mixed up with money?22:17 Not pro-gay marriage?26:24 Celebrities have no idea what's going on inside the org28:21 They monitor your internet activity30:01 You gotta be married to have s*x Get more content on:@almostadulting on Instagram@violetbenson on Instagram@daddyissues_ on InstagramYouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bigfoot in Texas? Our guest, Lyle Blackburn, says the answer is yes! You can find his recent book on Bigfoot at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FA7ipv CLICK HERE for a full transcript -BLUELAND- Blueland is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastics by reinventing home essentials that are good for you and the planet. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you go to Blueland.com/jim -EVERLYWELL-  Everlywell at-home lab tests give you physician-reviewed results so you can take action all at an affordable and transparent cost. And for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/jim

Strange premonitions and a Bigfoot sighting highlight this edition of Campfire! CLICK HERE for a full transcript. -CALM- We're so happy to partner with Calm. Calm is the app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life. Calm is offering Campfire listeners a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/campfire -EVERLYWELL-  Everlywell at-home lab tests give you physician-reviewed results and personalized insights so you can take action on your health and wellness—all at an affordable and transparent cost. And for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/campfire -BetterHelp- Jim Harold's Campfire is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is professional therapy done securely online, available to people worldwide. They have a special offer for my listeners: get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/jimharold  

What do Ron DeSantis, Tom Brady and the 1993 film "A Bronx Tale" all have in common? They're the focus of  animated discussion in this week's "Talking Trash". Later on, Jason, Ravi and Grace assess the implications of the Pennsylvania Senate debate, the shaky state of the midterms and how to talk about a partisan judiciary. To close, Grace discusses Florida's recent radical approach to civics education with Majority 54 listener, Justin Vogel. Enter to win an election night giveaway by following @Majority54 on Twitter, and @wmnmedia and retweeting the pinned tweet! If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. Everlywell is digital healthcare designed for you. For a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test, go to everlywell.com/majority54. If you need the news, but also need to feel smarter and calmer, then you need to get in Andy Slavitt's bubble. Listen to In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt wherever you get your podcasts.To expand your media diet and start to understand why we're so divided on so many issues and where we might be able to find some common ground, go to Ground.news/m54 to get 15% off any subscription for as little as $1/month. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on InstagramGrace on Twitter

    On this episode of the Absolutely Not Podcast- Heather has a few biohacks for her early girlies. She hits the Absolutely NOT-line and comes up with a genius idea of how to start a men's therapy group under the full disguise of a man named Harry.    Sponsors:   Start your 100-day trial and shop the entire Away lineup of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases and bags at AwayTravel.com/absolutely   Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at AthleticGreens.com/absolutely   For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at Everlywell.com/absolutely   So start your credit journey with Chime at Chime.com/absolutely   If you go to GetQuip.com/ABSOLUTELY, RIGHT NOW, you'll get your first refill FREE.   Produced by Dear Media   Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Bachelor In Paradise Edition! In this episode, we're going back to paradise again, breaking down and recapping the two episodes of Bachelor In Paradise released this week. We're joined by Natalie Joy and Keaton Milburn to help us dive into the latest suntanned drama on this season of Bachelor in Paradise! On this episode we kick things off by getting into some Bachelor Nation Tea, talking about Rachel making an appearance on the Off The Vine Podcast where she gives some life updates and reflects on the Aven situation, Peter Weber and Kelley Flanagan going Instagram Official again, and Clare Crawley giving her open thoughts about her fiancé Ryan Dawkins. We then get into the episode itself, opening with Peter and Brittany going on a date that did not end well, talking about how Peter has some fighting words, and Casey fainting. We also debate if Danielle's relationship feels forced, Victoria serving as the voice of reason this season, and the shocking announcement that the women on the beach would be leaving temporarily, leading to a lot of shock and tears. We talk about Jill's breakdown, Kate breaking her promise to not step on toes, Jacob hiding that he's being a f*ckboy by acting goofy, and being naked and howling at the moon. We also talk about the guys' extreme workout routines, if giving your rose to someone fun or loyal is better, and Lace being aware that she was getting set up for heartbreak. We also talk about Tyler not getting much attention despite being Thor's body double, Tantric Yoga, the ethics of shopping dates, and not getting a kiss goodbye. “We howled at the moon together and you're gonna kiss someone else!” Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.  To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com Support a Local Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/don-t-text-your-ex-happy-birthday-and-other-advice-on-love-sex-and-dating-9798212185622/9781419755491 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Everlywell: For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at http://www.everlywell.com/viall. Match Dating App: If you Do You — you already know the best relationships show up when you show up for yourself first. There's never been a better time to try Match. Download the Match app today.  Episode Socials: @viallfiles@nickviall@nnataliejjoy@kkeeaattoonn @alison.vandam@liffordthebigreddogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bros are here to chat hauntings, demons, and episodes 4 & 5 of Bachelor in Paradise - but mostly a lot of Aaron and James.   THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: ***STAMPS: Get a 4-week trial, plus free postage and a free digital scale at STAMPS.COM with code CHATTY ***EVERLYWELL: Get 20% off an at-home lab test at EVERLYWELL.COM/CHATTY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the episode everyone has been asking for and when you ask, you shall receive! Lindsie brings in Chrisley family members Todd, Julie and Savannah for an emotional sit down to share their truths on the events that have transpired throughout the years. The last time the family was together publicly was in 2017 after filming season finale of Chrisley Knows Best, and since then the family has gone through a public fallout, divorce, and now a reconciliation. Join the Chrisleys in this special crossover event to hear why they decided to do this crossover now, Todd's regret, the possible trauma that Lindsie experienced, the life lessons they've learned, and best of all, how God always had a plan. Check out our great sponsors!!! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/coffee to get 10% off your first month! EverlyWell: Get 20% off an at-home lab test at EverlyWell.com/convos KiwiCo: Get your first month of ANY crate line FREE at KiwiCo.com/coffee StitchFix: Get $20 off your first fix at StitchFix.com/convos