Podcasts about Otherhood

From television to film; from Horror to Comedy and Drama we all have our favorite TV shows, and Films, characters, and lines. But, how about our favorite scenes? And they may not be in our favorite TV shows or films and may not even include our favorite characters. So, join us in the OTHERhood at 1:30pm EDT; 12:30pm CDT; and 10:30am PDT where we'll discuss a few of our favorite scenes.

Dans ce nouvel épisode, je suis ravie d'accueillir Laurie et Emmy, créatrices du compte (M)otherhood. Devenir mère ou pas ? Nous échangeons ensemble sur le désir ou non désir d'enfant, sur les questions à se poser, sur leurs cheminements personnels et sur la façon dont elles aident aujourd'hui des femmes à se confronter à ces questions mais surtout, à trouver les réponses justes pour elles.Bonne écoute !Pour me rejoindre dans la nouvelle session de Rencontre(s) et transformer en profondeur ta vie amoureuse, c'est par ici: Accompagnement Rencontre(s)Retrouvez Laurie et Emmy sur leur compte instagramSi tu souhaites en apprendre plus sur nous, tu peux :  

Remember the good old days when Easter meant a whole week of Easter break, Easter films and TV shows, Easter baskets and coloring eggs and getting your hair done? Join the Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood at 1:30p EST/ 12:30 CST 10:30a PST to stroll down memory lane to recall your favorite Easter memories.

What are the best non-musical film soundtracks? Do we mean movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Interstellar and Psycho? Or maybe Fame, Superfly, The Goofy Movie? Join us in the OTHERhood at 1:30 EST/ 12:30 CST/ 10:30 PST to discuss what you believe are the best Non-musical film Soundtracks.

From Films to TV Shows to certain actors or creators. There are certain things you will NOT watch no matter what. Join the Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST to discover what we (and you) won't watch no matter HOW much they pay us. Maybe...

Join the Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood 6p PDT/ 8p CDT/ 9p EDT when we'll discuss our favorite BIPOC vampires from film, TV and literature!!Join the Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood 6p PDT/ 8p CDT/ 9p EDT when we'll discuss our favorite BIPOC vampires from film, TV and literature!!

Join the Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood at 6p PDT/ 8p CDT/9p EDT when they'll discuss famous and infamous film cliffhangers from Inception to Across the Spiderverse and District 9. If the film lasted five minutes longer... how do you think it would have ended?

Join the Blerdsassins Next Door tonight in the OTHERhood 6p PDT/ 8p CDT/ 9p EDT to discuss our favorite comedians who successfully made the jump from stand-up comedy to the Big (or small) screen; and those who didn't.

From Carlton the Door Man to the Computer from Star Trek, how many characters' voices are indelibly etched in our memories but whose faces we've never seen? Join the Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood 6p PDT/ 8p CDT/ 9p EDT to "see" how many of these characters we can recall. Recording Currently Unavailable... view on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/live/ywHxGRSSK_Y?si=h0aT9u8SP6PmqbH8

During a recent conversation we hit on the question of, "What exactly is a Blerd?" Well of course the response is an easy one... It's a Black Nerd. But then what is a "nerd"? Well the definitions are generally none too flattering. And the media accounts of nerds and indeed blerds are inconsistent. What do we think blerds are and are we one of them? Join you Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood at 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST as we discuss the Anatomy of a Blerd

During a recent conversation we hit on the question of, "What exactly is a Blerd?" Well of course the response is an easy one... It's a Black Nerd. But then what is a "nerd"? Well the definitions are generally none too flattering. And the media accounts of nerds and indeed blerds are inconsistent. What do we think blerds are and are we one of them? Join you Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood at 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST as we discuss the Anatomy of a Blerd

Overview: Cindy Chupack's career spans iconic television writing, including multiple episodes of "Sex and the City" that earned critical acclaim. Her transition to directing with "Otherhood," starring Angela Bassett, Felicity Huffman, and Patricia Arquette, showcases her versatility and deep understanding of human relationships.Discussion Highlights:Early Beginnings and Career Path:Cindy's upbringing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and her journalism degree from Northwestern University.How her early career in journalism influenced her transition to comedic writing for magazines like Glamour and O, The Oprah Magazine.Writing for Television:Insights into Cindy's experience writing for "Sex and the City," where she penned several Emmy-nominated episodes.The collaborative process in the writer's room and the dynamics of creating memorable characters and storylines.Directorial Debut with "Otherhood":Discussing the challenges and rewards of stepping behind the camera for the first time.Cindy's approach to directing and her perspective on storytelling in film versus television.Personal Influences on Creative Work:How Cindy's personal experiences inform her writing and directing, adding authenticity and emotional depth to her projects.The balance between vulnerability and humor in storytelling and its impact on audience connection.Advice and Reflections:Cindy's insights for aspiring writers and directors, emphasizing the importance of persistence and staying true to one's creative vision.Reflections on the evolution of the entertainment industry and the rise of streaming platforms.Educational Takeaways:This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative processes behind some of television's most beloved shows and provides valuable insights for anyone interested in writing, directing, or the entertainment industry at large. Cindy Chupack's career serves as a testament to the power of storytelling and the significance of personal connection in media.W: https://cindychupack.netDamien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FDamienSwaby Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: The People of Brixton https://www.kweli.tv/watch/kweli/the-people-of-brixton

How could Mrs. Drysdale get rid of the Beverly Hillbillies? Did they actually need a bigger boat? Wasn't there a more effective way to get the cast-aways off the island? Join the Blerdsassins Next Door tonight in the OTHERhood 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST to hear us solve all those pesky plot problems.

In honor of the Olympic trials, your Blerdsassins Next Door will meet up with you in the OTHERhood at 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST to honor the Olympic trials by sharing our favorite Greek mythology-based films!

Having children and becoming a mother is a huge part of our collective cultural script. When you're single, the question is ‘when are you going to find someone?' When you find someone, the question becomes ‘when are you having children?' So what about the many women who don't have children, either by choice, circumstance or because they're unable to? Otherhood is a newly published book of essays on being childless, childfree and child-adjacent. Lil O'Brien and Kathryn van Beek are two of the editors of this anthology, which charts the challenges, joys and griefs that being without children brings, and has also inadvertently created space and a lovely community for people who aren't mothers. Ka pai! Song credit: Korimako, Performed by Aro, Written by Emily Looker and Charles Looker and published by Songbroker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zum heutigen Muttertag geht es in „Otherhood“auf Netflix um drei Mütter die ihren Söhnen einen unerwarteten Besuch abstatten. In „Three Bilboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri“ legt sich Frances McDormand nach dem Mord an ihrer Tochter mit der Polizei an. Und auf Prime Video wird „Jane, the Virgin“ unerwartet schwanger. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-otherhood-three-bilboards-outside-ebbing-missouri-jane-the-virgin

Zum heutigen Muttertag geht es in „Otherhood“auf Netflix um drei Mütter die ihren Söhnen einen unerwarteten Besuch abstatten. In „Three Bilboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri“ legt sich Frances McDormand nach dem Mord an ihrer Tochter mit der Polizei an. Und auf Prime Video wird „Jane, the Virgin“ unerwartet schwanger. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-otherhood-three-bilboards-outside-ebbing-missouri-jane-the-virgin

More than 30 women have contributed to the book Otherhood, talking about being a mother and dismantling the taboos and societal judgement around that and how it has affected them.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about The Unsettled by Richard Shaw, Otherhood, a forthcoming anthology and Ash by Louise Wallace.

From Raisin, to the Color Purple, Oliver Twist, Sweeny Todd, even Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell. In entertainment, human beings appear to have a taste for misery and even more so when it's set to music. So join the Blerdsassins Next door in the OTHERhood 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST to discuss the books, plays and tomes that have been converted to the musical format and place wagers on the ones that may appear on the horizon.

The firsts, bests and worsts of media from a Black History perspective in music, sports, tv, film and journalism. Join your Blerdsassins Next Door 6p PST/ 8p CST 9p EST 2-17-24 in the OTHERhood to discuss the superlatives in Black History media. Want to create live streams like Discussions From the OTHERhood? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6512521832562688 I'm going live using StreamYard! Before leaving a comment, please grant StreamYard permission to see your name at streamyard.com/facebook

After 16 years of infertility treatments and the difficult decision to embrace motherhood in a new way, Bernie Andrews found self-acceptance and purpose beyond expectations. On this moving episode of Choosing Change, Bernie vulnerably shares her journey - from the shame and isolation of struggling to conceive, to writing a cathartic book and ultimately discovering community. Through candid storytelling and insight, she proves that even when life's plan changes, you can still choose happiness by living fully in each moment and connecting with others on a similar path. For anyone questioning societal norms or grappling with infertility, this conversation provides inspiration and hope that you truly can create meaning however it arises.   CHOOSING CHANGE INSTAGRAM: #choosingchangepodcast CHOOSING CHANGE SHOW NOTES: https://www.lizziemoult.com/blog/25-Bernie-Andrews  

There is no doubt that you have seen a TV show produced in the Norman Lear Universe, the MTM Universe, the Danny Thomas Universe, Matt Groening, or the Filmways/Henning Universe. But which of these universes has truly captured the hearts and minds of the U.S. populace? Which universe has had the most the most lasting effects? Join he Blerdsassins Next Door at 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST as we discuss the battle for the hearts and minds of the U.S. and who has been winning. Want to create live streams like Discussions From the OTHERhood? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6512521832562688 I'm going live using StreamYard! Before leaving a comment, please grant StreamYard permission to see your name at streamyard.com/facebook

Founder and editor of The New Yorker, Harold Ross infamously said, "Coons are either funny or dangerous." Derogatorily referring to Black people as "coons" makes his bias crystal clear, and he and other so-called captains of media industry of the same mindset were the gatekeepers and sculptors of the American zeitgeist. They controlled/control how we are seen and how others react to us. Although the vast majority of us were not around during the early fifties we've all heard of the Amos and Andy show that was cancelled under protest by among others, the NAACP for harmful portrayals of Black people. Reportedly, Alvin Childress, the actor who portrayed Amos stated that at the time Amos and Andy was the only television show that showed black people as businessmen, policemen, judges and doctors rather than maids or janitors. With decades of perspective are we ready to take an objective look at Amos and Andy. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrFiKcBdCx8... ). Take a look at several episodes then join us in the OTHERhood at 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST to discuss whether Amos and Andy is Funny or Dangerous. I'm going live using StreamYard! Before leaving a comment, please grant StreamYard permission to see your name at streamyard.com/facebook

Everyone has an opinion and the list pulled together by Your DIY (https://yourdiy.com/overrated-movies/) is rife with them. How do you decide that a film is or isn't overrated? Do you agree with the list? Do we? Also we'll play a round of Six Degrees of Occupation. Don't know the rules; then tune in to the podcast and find out. Join the Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood at 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST to air your opinion and to play the game!

Join us here tonight 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST in the OTHERhood as we close out the year with the Good, the Bad and the Blerdy discussing the standout media issues this year and our resolutions for the next!

Join your Blerdsassins Next Door here in the OTHERhood 6p PST/8p CST/9p EST to celebrate the Winter Solstice and to share interesting trivia about the Holiday season, and other aspects of holiday cheer. Grab your mug of cocoa, or glass of spirits and meet us in the OTHERhood.

The ghosts have visited and given us a view of the past, present and future. Scrooge has pled his case with his employee, with his intended and his nephew. Yes, Scrooge is a miser but is he wrong? Does society value money more than morality? Join the Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood at 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST to ponder whether Scrooge might have had a point. Check out Scrooge: A Christmas Carol from 1951 ( https://youtu.be/VszNMtgbmJU?si=IdQLN0P-FMZyCcAJ ) and let's talk about whether Scrooge was actually, right.

With another Thanksgiving behind us and a winter holiday season before us, it's a good time to stop and take account of what we are grateful for and how we intend to show that gratitude as we close out the year. Join the Berdsassins Next Door, Cranston, Nikki, Sonia, William, James, Otto and me, Penelope Flynn as we list what we are grateful for and how we show that appreciation Saturday 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST in the OTHERhood.

Howdy Neighbors! Here we are again with our yearly Thanksgiving podcast and we're angst-ing over how to make it NOT boring. We've tried horror, science fiction, fantasy, a favorite films playlist, Franklin on the Other side of the Table and every other topic conceivable, but have not figured out the magic formula to make a non-boring Thanksgiving week podcast. So join us in the OTHERhood to query the best way to cook the turkey, whether herb stuffing is better than cornbread stuffing, whether mac and cheese should be baked or not and various and sundry Thanksgiving questions this Saturday night 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST as we weigh in on these issues and wade through yet another Boring Thanksgiving Show!

Wealth of Geeks prepared a "must-see" listing of 25 films. But are they REALLY that must-see? Does Jaws belong on the list? Why is Apocalypse Now, NOT on the list? Join the Blerdsassins Next Door at 6p PDT/ 8p CDT/ 9p EDT in the OTHERhood as we examine the list and determine which films should stay and which ones should go. https://wealthofgeeks.com/cant-believe-youve-never-seen-that-films/

Did you ever wonder what happened to your favorite (or not so favorite) character on a show played by a favorite actor? Did you think that the studio or show runners ousted them only to discover that they left of their own accord? Join the Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood 6p PDT/ 8p CDT/ 9p EDT where we'll discuss why some of our iconic actors chose to leave their iconic roles.

Welcome to the OTHERhood. We all know the story of how Harrison Ford nabbed the role of Indiana Jones from an unavailable Tom Selleck, and how Eddie Murphy scored the role of Reggie Hammond in 48 Hours at the expense of Jimmy Walker. Would the original casting have been better? But did you know that Eddie Murphy was considered to play Malcolm X and that Harrison Ford was passed over in favor of Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate? Waht would have happened had those casting choices stuck? Join the Blerdsassins Next Door at 6p PDT/ 8p CDT/ 9p CDT to discuss what would have happened in some well-known films if we had had our first choice with casting and if Hollywood had theirs.

Welcome to the OTHERhood! Tonight we stepping back into the Twilight Zone. Many of us have had our views of society and the world shaped by some of the insightful and weird speculative fiction that the show served up. But years later as we rewatch now that some of our youthful exuberance has worn thin or become tarnished, our takes are a bit different. Join the Blerdsassins Next Door at 6p PDT/ 8p CDT/ 9p EDT where we will submit for your approval ten or so Twilight Zone episodes that years later have us doing a double take. Yes, there will be spoilers so prepare for Time Enough At Last, the Living Doll, The Howling Man, A Stop at Willoughby, Nightmare at 30,000 feet, Mr. Bevis, It's a Good Life, Eye of the Beholder, Mirror Image and others. .

"I must keep my identity secret to protect my family and friends. This was one of the main superhero credos. But is it REALLY necessary? Who made up these rules? What is their foundation and in a world where the role of damsel in distress and weak, elderly parents is diminishing, is the secret identity passe'? Join the Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood 6p PDT/ 8p CDT/ 9p EDT while we discuss which (if any) of these dual identities is necessary.

Dr. Frankenstein flips a switch and lightning rains from the sky to power his unholy creation as he shouts "It's Alive!!" In our neighborhood, Victor Frankenstein's mother is screaming I KNOW you aren't using up all my electricity with that nonsense! And when Victor calls back, "It's not your electricity. I'm using the lightning!" In that iconic moment, we know that only the monster would be alive because back-talking Victor would have bought the farm. A Gernan shepherd is chased across the frozen wasteland by men in a helicopter who are trying to kill it. The helicopter crashes and your animal-loving crew member welcomes the dog into his kennel. In our neck of the woods, both dog and crew member would still be out in the frozen wasteland with relatives declaring that if that fool lacks the common sense to never let a strange dog into your house, then he needs to stay outside. Stroll into the OTHERhood tonight with the Blerdsassins Next Door 6p PDT/8p CDT/ 9p EDT and consider some of the more well-known iconic moments in film and how so many tragedies would be averted if they'd simply injected a little home-training.

INTERVIEW: Kathryn van Beek on "Otherhood" book - Boosted Campaign by Candice Clark on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

During the summer there was nothing better than enjoying sci fi and monster fare on the big and small screen. But with limited funds and sometimes only one TV in the house, it was an uphill battle to get to the movies and/or watch your favorite creature features without the set being hijacked by adults. Nowadays kids have got it good! With all the streaming and online selections for monsters, mayhem, aliens and automatons, as well as what is on network TV and in the theaters, how could anyone ever get bored? Join the Blerdsassins Next Door tonight in the OTHERhood 6p PST/ 8p CST/9p EST and we'll introduce you to our favorites so you can prep a playlist that will keep you entertained into September!

There are some films that you just can't forget, that have those last lines that stay with you forever. Join the Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST when we'll share the most memorable last lines in film!

Before this film, there were no real set start times for movies. Before this film we didn't use the term "Summer Blockbuster." Before this film, the concept of the Film Universe didn't exist. Before this film we thought we were too smart to be tricked by a movie. Before this film... we didn't believe a man could fly. Join the Blerdsassins Next Door tonight in the OTHERhood 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST and we'll share those movies that have forever changed the way that we view films.

Father's Day is just hours away so in honor of the day join your Blerdsassins Next Door in the OTHERhood 6p PST/8p CST/ 9p EST Saturday, as we rate the Best and Worst of TV Dads.

SHOW NOTES Join us we answer some fun questions and learn more about each other. We Recommend... Otherhood (Netflix) The film explores the stage after motherhood, Otherhood, when you have to redefine your relationship with your children, friends, spouse, and most importantly, yourself. Otherhood | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube www.ssa.gov Administers retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits, and enroll individuals in Medicare. They also provide Social Security Numbers, which are unique identifiers needed to work, handle financial transactions, and determine eligibility for certain government services. Treason (Netflix) Adam Lawrence was trained and groomed by MI6; his career seems set. When the past catches up with him in the form of Kara, a Russian spy with whom he shares a complicated past, he is forced to question everything and everyone in his life. Treason | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube      

In this week's episode, we take a drive to the picturesque Yorkshire town of Shipley, where Salt Beer Factory is nestled amidst rolling hills in an old tram shed. The brewery and bar are magnificent, boasting crispy stone-baked pizzas, sleek decor, and fantastic beers, making for a stylish and enjoyable venue.However, our main purpose for visiting Salt was to catch up with Pip Young, one of our oldest friends in the beer industry, who not only serves as the Brewery Manager of Salt Beer Factory but is also the founder of The Coven - an organization dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusivity in craft beer.The Coven also trains welfare officers for beer festivals to ensure that individuals from all walks of life, particularly people from ‘the otherhood', that is those who are often underrepresented culturally, feel safe and included.The Coven has evolved over time and grown into a movement gaining momentum within the prominent UK beer scene. As an old friend, this episode is a bit more informal than usual - so much so that Pip interviews Nick about his hearing condition and experience in noisy taproom environments for the first 10 minutes or so.Nonetheless, we cover a wide variety of themes that include everything from neurodiversity, milkshake IPAs, alpacas, Pip's involvement with Salt, the work of the Coven, and Nick's continual likening himself to U2's Bono.We're also joined by Andrew Patterson from Lallemand Brewing to talk about an exciting new development in the world of yeast.THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY LALLEMAND BREWINGRevolutionise your low-alcohol beer production with Lallemand Brewing LoNa™.  What if you could effortlessly brew great-tasting low alcohol beer across many styles? Low- and no-alcohol beers have seen a recent boom in popularity as consumers cut back on alcohol and opt for healthier alternatives. It's predicted that the NA Beer segment will be worth $46.6b by 2025.Historically speaking, low-alcohol beer has been low body, bland, worty.   The negative taste perceptions of low-alcohol beer have prevented large numbers of consumers from trying it. In one study, as many as 52% of beer drinkers in the UK say that low/no-alcohol beer doesn't taste as good as regular beer.Traditionally, removing alcohol in beer has been costly and complicated.Low-alcohol beer has traditionally been produced using one of two techniques: vacuum distillation (heating up and evaporating the alcohol) or membrane filtration (removing unwanted ethanol molecules). Both methods are complicated and expensive, in both capital and energy use. And with these techniques, the beer's flavours and aromas can easily turn undesirable.LalBrew® LoNa™ is an innovative maltose-negative hybrid yeast strain that has been selected to have ideal characteristics to produce low and non-alcoholic beers.  As a Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain of yeast, LalBrew® LoNa™ performs like an ale producing a clean and neutral aroma profile, no phenolic flavours, and significantly reducing aldehydes that cause worty flavours.Visit https://www.lallemandbrewing.com/lona to find out more.---Looking for a BRANDING, help with your MARKETING or COMMERICAL expertise?Visit hopforward.beer to find out how we can help you get ahead the brewing and beer business.Follow Hop Forward on social media at:Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | InstagramLike the Hop Forward Podcast...?Leave us a review and give us some stars on Apple Music.

Welcome to Season 3 of Ladies Like Us!1.    Intro – Hi it's me. I'm back to champion my Otherhood people and their life concerns 2.    This season is all about finding the deepest level of approval for ourselves. And the Upward Spiral. This is for everyone, not just the Otherhood.3.    Kicking off with a talk about self validation.It's not always clear how our validation pathways get set up. There's a concept that's been studied in psychology called the locus of control. It's tied to our individual experiences of success and failure and the main distinction is that those with an external – believe life is happening TO them, and that they are powerless against what life has in store for them, vs an internal locus --- which has people operating from a place of self trust and belief in their ability to make things happen—their agency.  How do we develop and discover where our personal source of agency lies? This is a big topic, and I can't fully unpack it here, but listen to what I lay out as a foundation towards self approval and self trust-- 2 big topics this season. 

Bailey & Ashley sit down with Mary Beth Baldwin to discuss the realities of choosing a childless life. She shares what it was like growing up knowing that decision but never sharing it, how she and her husband agreed on it, and what it's been like to defend their choice to never have children. Mary Beth also speaks on her battle with MS and she has offered to be a sounding board for anyone struggling with the decision to not have children and to those who are facing an MS diagnosis. To reach Mary Beth you can find her on IG @marybeth.baldwin Thank you for listening to another episode of The Undelivered! Please like, share, subscribe, and post on your IG stories and tag us! New episodes every Monday!

In this week's episode of Spinsterhood Reimagined, I talk to founder of the Savvy Auntie Community, author and entrepreneur, Melanie Notkin.Melanie is an entrepreneur, author, media contributor, speaker, marketer, and a leading voice of childless, often single, women and men. In 2008, she founded ‘Savvy Auntie: A Celebration Of Modern Aunthood,' a multiplatform lifestyle brand for cool aunts, great-aunts, godmothers and all women who love kids. Melanie is author of two books, ‘Savvy Auntie: The Ultimate Guide for Cool Aunts, Great-Aunts, Godmothers and All Women Who Love Kids'; and ‘Otherhood: Modern Women Finding A New Kind Of Happiness.' In this episode, Melanie and I talk about how she set up the Savvy Auntie community in 2008; her six nieces and nephews (including two sets of twin girls!); and how she coined the term PANK (Professional Aunt No Kids).We discuss Melanie's journey of not having children, and how she always had a vision of what she thought her life would be, which included a wedding in her back yard and twin girls; how in her mid-30s she went through an incredibly difficult time as she realised she may not have children of her own; how she wrote about her grief of not having children in her book, Otherhood, and how her desire for children felt like an ‘existential yearning.'Melanie also talks about being happy that she never had her eggs frozen; how feelings of desperation and anxiety around not having children can come to an end with the arrival of menopause; and how those women who aren't willing to settle for a ‘lesser love' - the ‘reinvented spinsters' - tend to be at a certain level of success in their lives. Follow Melanie on Instagram: @savvyauntieFollow Melanie on Twitter: @SavvyAuntieUK Link to Melanie's book, Savvy Auntie: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Savvy-Auntie-Ultimate-Great-Aunts-Godmothers/dp/0061999970 UK Link to Melanie's book, Otherhood: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Otherhood-Modern-Women-Finding-Happiness/dp/1580055710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CCW1PZSI3BZ4&keywords=otherhood&qid=1663096908&s=books&sprefix=otherhood%2Cstripbooks%2C80&sr=1-1 US Link to Melanie's book, Savvy Auntie: https://www.amazon.com/Savvy-Auntie-Ultimate-Great-Aunts-Godmothers/dp/0061999970/ref=sr_1_2?crid=7FKGW1YCEET5&keywords=savvy+auntie&qid=1663097183&sprefix=savvy+auntie%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-2 US Link to Melanie's book, Otherhood: https://www.amazon.com/Otherhood-Modern-Women-Finding-Happiness/dp/1580055710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11XVVOC4BAG3L&keywords=otherhood&qid=1663097215&sprefix=otherhoo%2CaMelanie's Website: www.melanienotkin.com Join my private Facebook Group: Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimaginedFollow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggesonEmail me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com  Check out my website: www.lucymeggeson.com 

Peter McGraw talks to Melanie Notkin, an expert on the rising cohort of childless, often single, women. They discuss aunthood and otherhood, as well as examine the challenges facing boys and men and its implications for women who are seeking to have a family. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

 What does belonging mean to you?As a definition, it's an affinity for a place or a situation. It can be a feeling that you can be yourself that you're loved welcomed. That you'd be missed if you were away.  It's also a feeling of security and support we feel when there a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity for a member of a certain group. It is when an individual can bring their authentic self to the table and feel like themselves. Ladies Like Us was created as a  place where feel that sense of belonging.But here's the thing,,, belonging is a two way street and an inside job. How?Otherhood, or childless not by choice individuals often feel uninvited to the table by society at large. But more often than not, it's the internal "otherness" we are bringing into the room that makes us feel "other",  rather than the majority actually pointing at us and telling us we are other. There are plenty of groups you don't want to belong to. When you aren't invited to these groups, you literally don't give an F. Why? It holds no heat for you because the values of that group don't matter to you. Others--It makes total sense to get triggered by this and have belonging become a difficult subject... But it doesn't have to stay that way. The biggest shift you can experience, is to become clear on where and when you feel a sense of belonging. And bring that back to yourself. How are you creating belonging inside yourself? What is the sense of belonging you can take with you anywhere? You can literally create the experience of belonging. Learn a quick exercise to bring you back to yourself. Coming back to yourself helps unhook you from outside influences which are constantly fluctuating and distorting you from your true belonging and wholeness. You belong. You are whole. You are perfect, just as you are. XOXOLinda

In the final episode of season 1, Bailey & Ashley recap purity culture, infertility, otherhood, and what is to come in season 2.

James and Aaron revisit Reginald Shepherd's poem "The Gods at 2 A.M." Then they play a round of Top, Bottom, Verse where they ponder the erotic styles of poets like Hart Crane, Walt Whitman, and Mona van Duyn. Reginald Shepherd's blog can be found here. His books are still in print and were all published by the University of Pittsburgh Press (under the fabulous direction of Ed Ochester):Some Are Drowning (1994; chosen by Carolyn Forchè for the AWP Award in Poetry)Angel, Interrupted (1996)Wrong ( 1999)Otherhood (2003)Fata Morgana (2007)Red Clay Weather (2011).You can read the interview we reference in Callaloo here. Shepherd held a BA from Bennington College and MFAs from the Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa and from Cornell. He was born on April 10, 1963 and died September 10, 2008. He appeared in four editions of Best American Poetry and in two Pushcart Prize anthologies. Mona van Duyn was the US Poet Laureate from 1992-1993.