Making Yourself Up

A childhood rife with political upheavel, violence and loss. An adulthood overtaken by distrust and manipulation. And then, finally, the truest friend and companion -- a Jack Russell terrier named Coco--helps Fatima break free and discover the joy that awaits her.See omnystudio.c ... Show More

When tragedy befalls Laurie’s crowded family, she and her eight remaining siblings—and their deeply detached and peculiar parents—must navigate the unthinkable. And too, the unsayable—because in this haunted home, nothing is said at all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf ... Show More

First: a hidden sibling. Then: an unbelievably harrowing hostage situation. As Mimi moves through life, she must confront the scarring secrets stacked against her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

what does entering womanhood feel like? how does one learn to embrace femininity? should you try everything once? and how do you react to seeing childhood friends change for the worse? in this special episode, i loiter with my sister karla and ask her about what it's like turning ... Show More

What actually is self-care, why has it been gendered and why does it matter? Anney and Samantha dig into the ins and outs of self-care and the danger of gendering it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Philosopher Alexandra Plakias says there are no awkward people, only awkward situations. In her book, Awkwardness: A Theory, Plakias explains the difference between embarrassment and awkwardness, how awkwardness can be used by people in power as a way of breaking social norms, an ... Show More

<p>Rachel gets emotional as she reflects on the reunion and reveals how she's really feeling.</p> <p>Plus, why she feels it's a good thing this season has come to an end.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p> 

Figuring out who you are is tough enough — learning how to infuse that identity into your personal style is a whole different ~journey~. This week Stephanie and Melissa are joined by their shared stylist Ariel Tunnell to discuss their respective style journeys, swap shopping and ... Show More

Why does living in the so-called Information Age only seem to make life more confusing? Amanda Montell has some surprising answers. 

In this episode, Caroline Stanbury and Sergio Carrallo open up about their 19-year age difference, and why it’s the secret sauce to their thriving relationship. From different upbringings to generational perspectives, they share how contrast breeds connection, how they learn from ... Show More

<p><em>This episode was originally released September 23rd, 2016.</em></p> <p>The Sugars often discuss letters dealing with very specific problems or struggles. In this encore episode, they take on a broader, more existential question: how to follow your heart. The Sugars discus ... Show More