Ahead of Mother’s Day, the advice columnist John Paul Brammer (a.k.a. ¡Hola Papi!) has a reminder: Loving your abuela doesn’t have to mean telling her everything.
Nov 19
There's a Better Way for Couples to Talk About Money
<p>According to Ramit Sethi, a personal finance author and coach, a lot of couples get stuck bickering about everyday purchases. If you’re hung up on what’s in the cart at Target, or who’s buying too many iced teas on the way to work, Sethi says you’re missing the bigger picture, ... Show More
42m 47s
Nov 12
On Our Third Date, I Asked for a Joint Bank Account
<p>Janene Lin loathed the moment when the dinner bill would hit the table. When her date would pay, she felt like her love was for sale. Splitting the bill felt like no one had anything at stake. Most of the time, she would pay the bill herself, but that left her feeling uncared- ... Show More
45m 54s
Nov 5
The Love Poem Andrea Gibson Wrote for Their Widow...and for You
<p>Andrea Gibson was the poet laureate of Colorado and a giant of the spoken word poetry scene. This past July, Gibson died of ovarian cancer, leaving behind their devoted fans, friends, family and longtime partner, the poet Megan Falley.</p><p>For the last year of Gibson’s life, ... Show More
55m 32s
Mar 2023
Teaching Teen Boys About Patriarchy, Sexual Confidence & Holding Grudges
This week – navigating patriarchy in teen boy’s lives, whether to let go of a grudge & if a relationship can work when you’re both lacking sexual confidence.
My son is 17 & whilst I’ve always raised him to be aware of & reject patriarchy, he is now surrounded by men and boys maki ... Show More
42m 39s
Nov 2023
The Risk It Takes To Bloom (Raquel Willis)
<p>“Well, the interesting thing is, I guess some of this came from writing the book too, but all of those versions of me live inside of me, right? Even the kid that was, you know, forced to kind of navigate the world as a boy and all of these different things, like that kid is st ... Show More
41m 21s
May 2022
108/ What Asexuality Says About Society w/ Angela Chen
<p>This is a conversation with Angela Chen, author of the book '<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52128695-ace?from_choice=false&from_home_module=false">Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex</a>'.</p>
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56m 46s
Feb 2024
Paul Brunson: "The 70/30 Body Shape Is Scientifically The Most Sexy", "The ONE Question That Predicts Divorce!" & "The Link Between Childhood Trauma & Sex"
Relationships are the single most important part of our lives, so why do we so often leave them to chance and the randomness of fate?
Paul C. Brunson is a professional matchmaker and life coach. He is the co-host of 'Celebs Go Dating’ and ‘Married At First Sight UK’, he is also ... Show More
2h 10m
Jun 2021
Hola Papi Sets Me Straight
John Paul Brammer isn't your typical advice columnist. As Hola Papi, he answers questions like "is space gay?" and "I saw my manager on Grindr, do I say something?" But what started out as a spoof became a source of joy, comfort, and commiseration for so many. The Cut's Jazmín Ag ... Show More
26m 40s
Apr 2022
IS WATCHING PORN CHEATING?
This week Anna and Matt are sitting down with feminine empowerment coach, Hayley Michelle Andrews, and her partner Sam, who join WYHA to talk all things relationships, passion, pleasure, power and porn. They will be explaining to Matt and Anna the reasons why they think watching ... Show More
44m 50s