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1h 18m
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kate steinberg: millennial culture, reality tv, and being a creative
kate steinberg is THE face of millennials, a writer, former NHL cheerleader, and genuinely one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. if you’ve ever seen a video of someone perfectly reenacting a scenario you lived through in 2006, it was probably kate. we talk about millennial c ... Show More
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The Signs You're Dealing with a Narcissist: Dr. Ramani
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1h 7m
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IS THERAPY OVERRATED? A Psychologist Weighs In
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1h 12m
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Please stop inviting me to your birthday parties, I will come!
Welcome back to Faking Adulthood with your host, Rita Balogun! 🎉 In today’s episode, we’re getting real, raw, and random – and YOU are my co-hosts!Join me as I dive into the TV shows I’m binge-watching right now, including a rant on why I absolutely can’t stand “Tell Me Lies” (s ... Show More
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Manon Mathews on Being Under the Influence, a Shocking Betrayal, and Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem
<p>Manon Mathews is a comedian with a deep sense of knowing and a large dose of empathy. She is wise, self-realized, and extremely self-aware which is always rare, and beyond-admirable for someone who has, quite frankly, been through some hard things. </p> <p>Blowing up across s ... Show More
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Wait For Love with Makeup Shayla
If you needed a sign that your great love is on its way, this is it! This week, we’re joined by OG Beauty Influencer and Founder of Season 10 Fitness, Makeup Shayla as she shares all about the impact social media has had on the beauty community over the years, cosmetic procedures ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2025
Addicted to Approval: What Happens When You Stop People Pleasing
Send us a textIn this bold and soul-baring episode, Elaine is joined by powerhouse coach and speaker Jacquie Grillon for a truth-packed deep dive into people pleasing, perfectionism, and what it really takes to unlearn the conditioning that keeps women stuck, silent, and drained. ... Show More
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