Literally Nothing Matters

Amanda welcomes Kara Stevens, founder of The Frugal Feminista, to discuss the intricate relationship between emotions and money. They explore how societal narratives shape our financial beliefs, the importance of rewriting our money stories, and the process of manifesting financial abundance. Kara emphasizes the need to identify negative self-talk and cognitive distortions that hinder financial growth, while also advocating for women’s empowerment in financial decision-making. The conversation culminates in practical advice on aligning spending with personal values and reconnecting with one’s inner child to foster a healthier relationship with money.Connect with Kara & check out her website!Take Kara's free Money Personality Quiz and check out an excerpt from her book, Healing Your Relationship with Money.

Angela Gentile (The Empowered Millenials Podcast), joins me for a conversation all about:Celebrating a woman's CHOICE to choose what she wants her life to look likeCreating her empowering single, child-free communityThe societal pressures women face regarding career choices and motherhoodHer journey of self-discovery and the importance of setting boundariesPrioritizing our own needs and desires over societal expectationsWomen shouldn't have to justify their choice to be child-freeCelebrating and supporting your friends, regardless if they have kidsConnect with Angela - @theangelagentile

On this news catch up episode, I break down the White House's hilarious plans to persuade us to have kids as well as fill you in on what's going on with The Save Act.Continue to write to/call your Senators & tell them you do NOT support The Save Act. Nonprofitvote.org has this super helpful tool that takes all the work out of it.

We're doing a quickie news catch up this week to chat about all the whacky shit happening in the US, actually just like 3 quick things, which doesn't event begin to scratch the surface. Yikes!1. A 24 Year Old Woman in Georgia is Arrested & Jailed for Her Miscarriage2. The Trump Administration is freezing over $35 million in Title X funding, adding to a growing healthcare crisis across the country3. The White House releases a weird propaganda video stating “President Trump is the first president who has truly put women first.”

MaryRose Mazzola (Chief External Affairs Officer at Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts and Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts) joins us this week to discuss her Reproductive Rights Advocacy work, how we can take action & make a difference in our communities, misconceptions about Planned Parenthood's services, issues with access to care in Massachusetts, and so much more!To learn more about their advocacy fund, for political and legislative advocacy opportunities, and to register for The Repro Party fundraiser (April 17th at the House of Blues Boston) visit:  www.pplmvotes.org. To explore health care options and book an appointment (or learn more about their research and education programs): www.pplm.org.. 

Breaking News!Texas Midwife Arrested On Felony Abortion ChargesHeartbeat International, the country’s largest network of crisis centers (CPCs), has essentially admitted that they’ve  been lying to women about HIPAA protections.A new study of birth data from 2023, shows that after the Dobbs decisions, abortion bans effects were most pronounced among women in certain groups — Black and Hispanic women, women without a college degree, and women living farthest from a clinic.JOIN US APRIL 6TH FOR OUR FIRST LIVE EVENT, JUST NORTH OF BOSTON!For free legal help as a patient or health practitioner, call If/When/How’s free Repro Helpline: 844-868-2812.SOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:https://jessica.substack.com/p/breaking-texas-midwife-arrested-on https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/17/texas-abortion-midwife-arrested/https://jessica.substack.com/p/will-texas-report-on-maternal-death https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/upshot/abortion-bans-births-study.html?login=smartlock&auth=login-smartlock

We are joined by Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein, a clinical psychologist and author, discussing the complexities of parenting in a modern context. We explore the challenges of raising empowered girls and boys, the impact of gender bias, the importance of emotional health, and the role of media literacy. The conversation emphasizes the need for critical thinking in children, the significance of teaching consent and bodily autonomy, and the effects of social media on self-esteem. Dr. Finkelstein provides insights on how parents can navigate these issues to foster resilience and empowerment in their children. She emphasizes the importance of open conversations about consent, respectful relationships, and sex education, drawing comparisons to more progressive approaches in other cultures, such as the Dutch. Finkelstein provides practical advice for parents on how to empower their daughters, recognize biases, and foster healthy communication about sexuality and personal desires.Connect with Jo-Anne or Buy Sexism & Sensibility OUR FIRST EVENT!New England listeners - join us in Burlington, MA for our first live event, a Feminist Self Defense Workshop with Rachel Piazza. Sunday, April 6th 10am - tickets include the workshop, goodie bag filled with freebies from our fave brands, sips and snacks from Row 34

Finally - some good news! Even though it's good news, we have to celebrate and then keep tuning in and being loud about these losers. Disassociate with us as we chat about non-important things like gray hairs and boogers, then we'll break down some abortion news from the last week.A woman is assaulted by three unidentified men at a town hall meeting after speaking out for abortion rights.Montana Bills criminalizing women for leaving the state seeking abortion care and attacking abortion medication were both tabled in the last couple of weeks. On Monday of last week, the Supreme Court Refused to hear a pair of cases challenging laws that protect abortion clinic patients.SEE YOU IRL:MARCH 8TH - ⁠INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MARCH - 12-3PM @ BOSTON STATE HOUSE⁠ April 6 - OUR FIRST EVENT!! Feminist Self Defense Workshop at Row 34 in Burlington, MA!Sources:https://jessica.substack.com/p/this-is-how-they-ban-birth-control https://www.newson6.com/story/67bcb0c1abb6e504a63f8658/supreme-court-turns-away-bid-to-overturn-25-year-old-decision-on-abortion-clinic-buffer-zoneshttps://dailymontanan.com/2025/02/27/montana-house-tables-abortion-travel-bill-that-would-have-criminalized-medical-travel/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/us/idaho-woman-removed-town-hall.html?login=smartlock&auth=login-smartlock&login=smartlock&auth=login-smartlock&login=smartlock&auth=login-smartlock

We are joined by Feminist Self Defense founder, Rachel Piazza for an impactful and hopeful conversation about protecting yourself and self defense, learning to trust your gut, deescalating scenarios, as well as violence against women as an issue in this country.Join our Feminist Self Defense Workshop April 6th at Row 34 in Burlington!Connect with Rachel - @feministselfdefenseContinue the conversation & connect on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠

In this two-parter, we are deep diving into the anti-abortion tactics so we can understand the lies they spread & the widespread damage being done to women & children in this country. The majority of the information comes from Jessica Valenti's most recent book, "Abortion. Our Bodies, Their Lies, And the Truth's We Use to Win."Continue the conversation & connect on:⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik TokSources In This Episode:Reed, Aysia. (2025, February 4). "Several new bills in Maine legislature focus on abortion rights, health care" WGME.Click here to find your state rep & their contact info.

In this two-parter, we are deep diving into the anti-abortion tactics so we can understand the lies they spread & the widespread damage being done to women & children in this country. The majority of the information comes from Jessica Valenti's most recent book, "Abortion. Our Bodies, Their Lies, And the Truth's We Use to Win," but some other resources are linked below. Access resources scrubbed from the HHS website - CDCGuidelines.com. Continue the conversation & connect on: ⁠Bluesky⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Tik Tok Sources In This Episode: Squires, Acacia. (2024, November 6). "Abortion rights: How states voted on ballot initiatives" NPR. Valenti, Jessica. Abortion, Our Bodies, Their Lies, and The Truths We Use to Win. Penguin Random House. October 2024. Yurkanin, Amy. (2024, November 21). "Georgia Dismissed All Members of Maternal Mortality Committee After ProPublica Obtained Internal Details of Two Deaths" ProPublica.

On today's episode we are doing a short and sweet recap of what went down with reproductive rights during Trump's first week back in office. Good News: Michigan Gov. signed legislation this week that allows pharmacists to prescribe birth control directly to patients. Not So Good News: Trump administration makes their stance on abortion very clear - through language in an anti-trans executive order, speeches at the March for Life anti-abortion rally, and pardoning 2 dozen anti-abortion extremists, many of whom were arrested for violent offenses. Continue the conversation & connect on: ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tik Tok

WE ARE SO BACK! During the season two kick off episode, we catch up with the girlypops, let you know what you can expect this season, and dive into what you may have missed since election day, in terms of reproductive rights. Continue the conversation & connect on: Bluesky YouTube Instagram Tik Tok Sources In This Episode: Deng, Grace. (2024, December 23). "Fact Check: Death Penalty for Abortions Included in Proposed South Carolina Law — But It Likely Won't Pass" Yahoo News.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kitchener, Caroline. (2025, January 17). "Antiabortion advocates look for men to report their partners’ abortions" The Washington Post.⁠⁠⁠ Klibanoff, Eleanor. (2024, December 6) "Texas’ maternal mortality committee faces backlash for not reviewing deaths from first two years post-Dobbs" The Texas Tribune.⁠⁠⁠ Malhi, Sabrina. (2024, June 4). "Childbirth deadlier for Americans, especially Black women, study finds" The Washington Post.⁠⁠⁠ Pierson, Brendan. (2024, December 13) "Texas AG sues New York doctor over abortion pill prescription" Reuters.⁠⁠⁠ Simmons-Duffin, Selena. (2024, September). "More trans teens attempted suicide after states passed anti-trans laws, a study shows" NPR.⁠⁠⁠ Simmons-Duffin, Sabrina. (2024, March 14). "How bad is maternal mortality in the U.S.? A new study says it's been overestimated" NPR.⁠⁠ Yurkanin, Amy. (2024, November 21). "Georgia Dismissed All Members of Maternal Mortality Committee After ProPublica Obtained Internal Details of Two Deaths". Propublica.

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault, Rape; Amanda and Caitlin sit down to catch up and fill you in on what's going on in their lives - the good and the bad. While this conversation is a little heavy, this episode aims to create a safe, connecting, open, and informative space for listeners seeking understanding, healing, change, and hope moving forward. In a real and honest conversation they hold space for the (too) many survivors of sexual assault, trauma, and rape. They explain the truth behind healing and what processing in therapy can really look like. They chat about how the body keeps score and why talking about your experiences and shedding the blame we often put on ourselves as women, can be the ultimate key to reclaiming our power. Join the conversation today and know you are never alone. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault or rape, and is in need of support, the National Sexual Assault Hotline's number is 1-800-656-4673.

On this week's episode we're just two girlies shooting the sh*t. We catch up on life and chat some pertinent new stories including: Taylor Swift releases Speak Now (Taylor's Version) "Taylor Swift's 'Speak Now' gown designer talks dressing her again for 'Taylor's Version'" (Page Six) "A High BMI is not necessarily associated with a higher risk of death, study finds" (NBC News) "Middle Fingers, Complaints: Workers Caught In Culture Wars Face Harassment" (ABC News) "Tik Tok's Latest Toxic Trend: The Mustard & Cottage Cheese Diet" (Today.com)

It's summer time and the livin's easy! Catch up with us this week while we explore our intentions for summer 2023. We share fun ideas, big and small, for you to make this season the best summer yet! Adventures, reframing your thoughts, and mindset are at the forefront of this episode's mantra. The sunshine looks good on you, boo!

TW: alcohol, binge drinking, alcohol abuse, alcoholism This week we stop shooting the sh*t, and dig a little deeper. We share how our own relationships with alcohol have evolved from childhood to college and beyond, as well as how we've worked to reframe it & create a healthier balance in our thirties. We provide some resources and share some tips on how you can comfortably drink less in social settings or explore a sober/soberish lifestyle. Whether you're sober, sober curious, or just want to explore your relationship with drinking, this episode is for you. Resources mentioned on the episode: IG accounts to follow: @therapyforwomen, @sober.powered, @asobergirlsguide Books to read: Quit Like a Woman, I'm Not Drinking Tonight

This week we break down boundaries and navigate protecting your own peace. Dive in with us as we talk about maintaining healthy relationships through communication and setting expectations for ourselves and others. Learn about ways you can talk through conflict - whether it be with your family, friends, partner, or co-worker. Remind yourself that you are worthy and deserving of high-vibe connections that are healthy and feel good! Connect with us on IG: @literallynothingmatterspod

This week the conversation is all about YOU. We tend to give our all to literally everyone else, but we're reminding you to stop neglecting yourself. We talk about the importance of dating yourself, spending time alone, and investing in your own hobbies & interests. Coming up short? Don't worry, we also share a plethora of ideas for how you can actually accomplish just that. Jay Shetty's 8 Rules of Love Connect with us on IG: @literallynothingmatterspod

This week Caitlin is putting her Bachelors in Psychology to use - we are digging deeper into attachment styles - what they are, why they happen, and what to look for in others when choosing a partner. We're also breaking down our own attachment styles and how they have changed in different relationships throughout our lives. If you want a little psychology lesson, to giggle at our romantic misfortune, and reflect on how you show up (or perhaps how you could show up as a better version of you) in relationships, this episode is for you! Connect with us on IG - @literallynothingsmatterspod