I couldn't wait to release this episode with Amanda Montell, a feminist sociolinguist, author of 2 books, and all-out empowering human! This educational episode explores the dynamics between feminism, cults, and the language we use.
You will learn...
- the major warning signs of a cult (and why it's so easy to fall into one)
- how modern-day language op ... Show More
Oct 29
The Mindset Shift That Helps Me Stop Comparing Myself to Other Women
Comparing yourself to other women can make it feel like their success is proof that you're falling behind. In this episode of Mary’s Cup of Tea, Mary explores envy, comparison, jealousy, and the pressure women feel to hit life milestones on an invisible timeline. Through her expe ... Show More
31m 35s
Oct 22
If You’re Feeling Uninspired, Listen To This.
What do you do when you feel uninspired, creatively stuck, or disconnected from the person you want to be? Let’s chit chat about how to find inspiration again, reconnect with your creativity, and feel more motivated in your everyday life. If you’ve been feeling stuck in a rut or ... Show More
31m 53s
Oct 15
Fall Favorites: Cozy Self-Care Staples + What I’m Reading & Watching
If you enjoy thoughtful recommendations that make you think, feel, and romanticize autumn, this one’s for you!In this fall favorites episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been reading, watching, and reaching for lately, from books that have changed how I think about friendship to the TV ... Show More
42m 32s
Sep 2023
cultish, a talk with amanda montell [video]
[video available on spotify] today i present to you, amanda montell: a writer, linguist, and fellow podcast host. amanda has written three books. one of them, the age of magical overthinking, is about to come out. today i want to zoom in on one of our many common interests. she w ... Show More
50m 33s
Jul 2020
Feminism and the English Language with Wordslut
<p>Amanda Montell, author of 'Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language', stops by to discuss reclaiming gendered insults, cursing, women's linguistic innovation, sexism in our language and owning your own voice.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices a ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2020
Is the Beauty Industry a Cult? Linguistically, Maybe. Featuring Author and Linguist Amanda Montell
Amanda Montell is a writer, linguist, and author of the critically acclaimed book Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language, which has earned praise from readers and critics alike, including publications like The New York Times, Time Magazine, and Harper's Ba ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2025
The Cult of Audiobooks (CULTISH, Amanda's Version)
What is the definition of the word "cult" anyway, according to Sounds Like A Cult??? This week, for the first time ever, host Amanda Montell takes the mic to read from her New York Times bestseller Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, the book that inspired this entire pod. It’s ... Show More
1h 22m