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Oct 29, 2025
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#150. "I can’t seem to find people to connect with" 💔
Come make a friend in the comments section!!!
15 hrs ago
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Chapter 1: The Motherhood Spectrum
Witches, capitalism, and what makes someone "suitable" for motherhood (or not)
Feb 8
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#149. Diana's abortion on 'Tell Me Lies' hits different
Because Stephen DeMarco is the DEVIL INCARNATE
Feb 6
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INTRO: Sisterhood of the Selfish Cunts!
The Ruby Warrington Winter Slow Read is here. Let's go girls ✨
Feb 1
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best of
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Substack is the new social media (derogatory)
And everything else is television
Nov 2, 2025
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#136. "How can I support my parent friends without being a babysitter?"
Thoughts on individualization and community
Oct 24, 2025
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40:26
Ask not whether the boxes are ticked (reissue!)
A *free* reissue of my interview with Leslie Stephens about checking off society's boxes, living our values, and blowing up our lives ✌🏻
Oct 19, 2025
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#135. Emma Watson's diamond ring isn't what you think it is
It's better
Oct 17, 2025
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book club
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59:05
Chapter 1: The Motherhood Spectrum
Witches, capitalism, and what makes someone "suitable" for motherhood (or not)
Feb 8
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kelly johnson
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INTRO: Sisterhood of the Selfish Cunts!
The Ruby Warrington Winter Slow Read is here. Let's go girls ✨
Feb 1
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kelly johnson
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37:31
The Ruby Warrington Winter Slow Read is coming soon!
More importantly: DO YOU WANT TO PODCAST WITH ME?
Jan 11
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kelly johnson
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8 essential questions if you're on the fence about parenthood
And a full episode guide (!) for the Sheila Heti Summer Slow Read
Sep 21, 2025
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kelly johnson
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#20. It wasn't my mother's fault
Gonna talk about incubators and our mommy issues :)
Sep 14, 2025
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kelly johnson
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hot celebs
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#148. Jennifer Lawrence thinks it's weird nobody asks people if they're sure they *want* kids
Also: Why didn't JLaw get a Best Actress nomination for Die My Love?
Jan 30
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kelly johnson
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#143. Jennifer Aniston said her life without kids is so peaceful
All hail the queen
Dec 12, 2025
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kelly johnson
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A guide to Rosalia's new album, 'LUX'
Also known as my completely self-imposed November research project
Dec 9, 2025
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#139. Jennifer Lawrence doesn't think she should talk about politics anymore
Does art have the ability to affect culture change more than fame does?
Nov 14, 2025
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ins and outs
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January '26 ins/outs
⚡️ICE OUT⚡️
Jan 28
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November '25 ins/outs
Charli xcx in her post-Brat era, Frankenstein's (hot?) monster, and some v exciting news!
Nov 30, 2025
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October '25 ins/outs
A Twilight movie marathon, Love is Blind season 9, and possibly going back to grad school?
Oct 28, 2025
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September '25 ins/outs
A villain who looks like Harry Styles, Alison Roman leaving Substack, and three hot girls with guitars
Sep 30, 2025
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August '25 ins/outs
"Fuck Me Eyes," summer rom-com research, and Taylor Swift singlehandedly saving 2025
Sep 1, 2025
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kelly johnson
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storytime
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#146. "I feel like such a bad feminist"
Is it bad to choose love over a job you kind of hate?
Jan 16
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kelly johnson
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#140. "It's up to my husband to continue the family name"
One mother-in-law's thoughts on legacy
Nov 21, 2025
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kelly johnson
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#136. "How can I support my parent friends without being a babysitter?"
Thoughts on individualization and community
Oct 24, 2025
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#131. "I want status AND an easy life"
Thoughts on a classic Millennial conundrum
Sep 19, 2025
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