A special visit from our friends at NPR’s Dear Life Kit podcast, where experts answer your most pressing and personal anonymous questions. In this bonus episode: A letter writer loves her boyfriend's parents, but their generosity feels inappropriate. Maya Lau, host of the podcast Other People's Pockets, weighs in on how to move forward. Email us at lovelette ... Show More
Apr 14
Why Don't Men Ask Questions?
Really? What’s up with that?Simone, a single mom in her 40s, wrote to the Love Letters advice column asking, “Why don’t men on dating apps ask me any questions?” Simone said these men are happy to answer questions about themselves, but they don’t ask anything in return.That means ... Show More
32m 31s
Sep 2023
Dear Chiquis: Family Betrayal, Struggling as a Single Mom and Overcoming Stage Fright
<p>Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Teanna, Jen, Sasha and Yesenia for submitting their questions this week. Today, we talk about how to handle being bad-mouthed by a family member; dealing with the stressors of ... Show More
14m 24s
Jul 2023
Family and Business in 'The Kardashians' | What About Your Friends?
This week, Erika and Amelia Wedemeyer dive into the wild and weird world of 'The Kardashians' and how our fascination with the interpersonal relationships among the siblings has driven more than 15 years of reality television, fame, and business success. Make sure you check out A ... Show More
38m 27s
Dec 2023
HAPPY HIGH BETTER FAIL: The Ultimate Podcast Mash-Up with Fearne Cotton, Rangan Chatterjee, Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes
Surprise! Here’s a little Christmas present for you… For this very special episode, a group of my favourite podcasters and I got together to share the microphone and spread the love we feel for each other - and for our listeners. What a joy to chat with legit podcasting royalty - ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2023
Dear Chiquis: The Importance of “Me Time,” Pressing Charges Against My Abuser and Pep Talk for Future Podcasters
<p>Hola, Hola! It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to this week’s listeners for their questions. This week, we’re talking about why it’s a good idea to recharge your batteries – even if you’re a busy mom, a conflicted listener op ... Show More
11m 5s
Feb 2024
In Her Shoes: Natalie Johnson and Black Love Letters
Today's episode illuminates an essential foundation of Black life: namely, Black love. A new book from Zando Press assembles letters and original illustrations on the topic from celebrated Black writers and thinkers. The collection, Black Love Letters, explores the concept of Bla ... Show More
16m 26s
May 2024
Anne Hathaway & The Impossible Celebrity Interview
Subscribe to Mamamia Anne Hathaway doesn't want to say anything, and she didn't say much in her recent (awkward) interview with the New York Times. So, why is she doing interviews at all? We discuss the very contradictory world of interviewing celebrities. Plus, our weekend reco ... Show More
51m 35s