Why is time spent in business meetings seen as more valuable than managing the schedules of multiple children? For far too long, women worldwide have been shouldering the burden of the mental load within their homes. This “normalized” invisible (yet crucial) labor has been devalued and, in many cases, gone unpaid or underpaid. A statistic by Motherly shows that 62% of mothers have less than an hour to themselves each day. To create a world where the workplace and the greater world actually value women’s time, we need all genders to stand up and make a change. In this episode of Sorry For Apologizing, Missy is joined by the indomitable Eve Rodsky, best-selling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space. Together, they discuss how to work towards a new reality where all hours are created equal, where the true worth of a woman's time is recognized and respected, and how men can step into their power as equal household members. Yes, it’s possible! Follow Eve here. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®. Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period here.
What does it mean to be a “good girl”? Nice, pious, hardworking, not too slutty, not angry? As women, we so often feel like we won’t be enough if we don’t do enough. So what happens when women fight that impulse? This week on Sorry For Apologizing, Missy sits down with Elise Loehnen, host & creator of Pulling The Thread and author of the New York Times best-selling book “On Our Best Behavior” about the seven deadly sins and the expense women pay for each of them. In this episode, Missy and Elise discuss how we can break free from always trying to be "good," and instead, work towards the expression of our full selves. Follow Elise here. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®. Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period here.
We’re starting to raise our little girls like boys, but we also need to start raising our little boys like girls. From a young age, boys are taught to hide their feelings and anxieties, reinforcing toxic stereotypes that lead to dangerous consequences. With 99% of school shooters being men, it's time to change this narrative. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, Missy sits down with Steve Leder, New York Times best-selling author and rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, who has been very open about his journey with depression and anxiety to offer the male perspective. Follow Steve here. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®. Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period here.
Being a mom can feel lonely at times. So can trying to become a mom — especially when the healthcare system feels impossible to navigate, and finding a community can be equally as challenging. From medical gaslighting to pregnancy loss, advocacy and support are crucial during this important time in a person's life. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, Missy sits down with Simmone Taitt, Founder & CEO of Poppy Seed Health, to discuss how the telehealth app is transforming the way we care for pregnant and postpartum people once and for all. Follow her here. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®. Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period here.
Are women doing too much on their periods? Nicole Kruck thinks so. Nicole is the founder of Fertile Garden Wellness in New York City. She has over 40 years of experience and has treated over 30,000 patients, providing holistic treatments such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, Maya Abdominal Massage, and more. In this week's episode of Sorry For Apologizing, Missy and Nicole talk about the power of alternative healing, why the broader medical community is not as inclined to recommend it, and how acupuncture can help with fertility. Follow Nicole here. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®. Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period here.
ADHD is trending. As of May 2022, the hashtag #adhd had over 11.4 billion views on TikTok. But let’s be clear, it’s not a trend. Fun fact: Missy and this week’s guest, Brooke Schnittman, both have ADHD (and discovered it much later in life!). Brooke is a 3x best-selling author of “Activate Your ADHD Potential” and the founder of Coaching with Brooke, an ADHD and Executive Function Coaching Company. In this week's episode of Sorry For Apologizing, Missy and Brooke talk about why ADHD is having a big media moment, the reason so many women go undiagnosed, and the tools to make ADHD a superpower vs. a weakness. Follow Brooke here. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®. Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period here.
Are women bad with money? No. Society just tells them they are. Often called frivolous spenders or assumed to be unable to invest or pay off debt, many women begin to internalize these toxic myths, further increasing the gender gap in financial literacy. In this episode of Sorry For Apologizing, Missy chats with Claire Wasserman, an educator, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, a platform, global community, and book that helps women earn more and live better. They talk about tips for paying off debt, how to refresh your financial mindset, how to budget for family planning (specifically fertility treatments,) and so much more. Follow Claire here. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®. Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period here.
Men don’t care if women are funny. No, really. A study conducted on humor and desirability showed that while women value humorous men, men prefer women who are receptive to their humor. Whether or not the woman is funny is less important. Alarming, we know. In this episode of Sorry For Apologizing, Missy chats with comedian, writer, and actor Danielle Perez about why women's humor matters and the importance of diversity in comedy. Follow Danielle here. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®. Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period here.
In a world fixated on eternal youth, the anti-aging market in North America alone reached a staggering $18.34 billion in 2023. With social media portraying a filtered world of botox, fillers, and lasers, it’s become an expected part of the average woman’s beauty routine. But have you ever wondered why this overwhelming beauty standard disproportionately targets women? 92% of all cosmetic procedures in the U.S. are performed on female patients. So, why are women subjected to this relentless campaign against aging, and what happens when we defy these norms? In this episode of Sorry For Apologizing, Missy chats with Sandra Lanshin, a world-renowned acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, who “fills in the gaps of Western medicine,” according to W Magazine. Together, they dissect the societal expectations placed on women, delve into alternative approaches to aging, and how to truly “well-age.” Follow Sandra here. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®. Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period here.
Welcome back to Sorry For Apologizing with Missy Modell. As we kick off Season 2, the Israel-Hamas war is ravaging our world. When the news feels so incredibly heavy, everything can feel impossible. We want to bring you some hope. This week, Missy had a powerful conversation with Rachel Kastner, a creative and social impact producer from NYC now living in Tel Aviv. Rachel is a storyteller who believes that the best way to learn and empathize with anyone is through stories. In this episode, she and Missy discuss the importance of maintaining empathy in times of conflict, how to speak to apathy, and ways to take care of yourself and your community during challenging times. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®. Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period here.
The internet is a strange place. We are in the age of influence where creators have the ability to sell out a Sephora, make you never want to wear skinny jeans, and shape-shift culture as we know it. With the average person in the U.S. spending 2 hours and 7 minutes on social media daily, our phones are at the center of our lives — and our mental health is suffering as a result. In this episode of Sorry For Apologizing, Missy is joined by the brilliant Taylor Lorenz: The Queen of Internet Culture, Award-winning Washington Post reporter, and author of Extremely Online to talk about online misogyny, why everyone wants to be famous, and the future of the internet. Follow her at @taylorlorenz. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®. Let’s Normalize Periods™ together. We’re supposed to feel embarrassed about the thing that happens so regularly it’s called a cycle? We think not. U by Kotex® wants everyone to treat the most normal thing… like the most normal thing. Check out their full range of pads, tampons, and liners to find out what works best for your period here.
Two women. Two months apart. Two different egg-freezing experiences. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, Missy is joined by her cousin and best friend, Rachel Tipograph, Founder of MikMak, to discuss the physical and emotional rollercoaster of egg freezing, Rachel’s search for the perfect sperm donor as a gay woman who hopes to be pregnant in the future, and how they’re both feeling now that their eggs are on ice. This episode shines a light on why community is so important on this journey, and how it can be helpful to have a trusted person along for the ride. Find Rachel on Instagram here. Brought to you by Rescripted.
With fertility education more readily available than ever before, egg freezing is on the rise among women. In fact, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), egg-freezing cycles jumped 31% in 2021 over the previous year. However, we still have a long way to go when it comes to access to care and fertility preservation becoming a right, not a privilege. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, Missy sits down with Dr. Jaime Knopman, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist at CCRM Fertility in New York, to discuss everything you need to know about egg freezing — from shots to retrieval —so you can make the best decision for you and your future. Brought to you by Rescripted. Sponsored by: CCRM Fertility.
Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. With a record-breaking number of mass shootings, research has shown that 59% of adults, or someone they know, have experienced gun violence in their lifetime. There's no denying that the U.S. has a gun problem. So why are lawmakers doing nothing to change that? This week on Sorry For Apologizing, Missy sits down with Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action, and Angela Ferrell-Zabala, the first-ever Executive Director of Moms Demand Action, to discuss this glaring issue. Specifically, why are freedom and guns so inextricably connected? Why did it take a group of moms to inspire cultural change? What is the government's role in perpetuating gun violence? And for those who feel helpless, what can the average American do to get involved? Brought to you by Rescripted. Find Shannon on Instagram here and Angela here.
Did you know you could have 12 different types of orgasms? Just ask this week's guest, Goody Howard, a sexologist, master-level educator, speaker, and changemaker when it comes to society’s understanding of sexuality & health. In this episode of SORRY FOR APOLOGIZING, Missy and Goody explore the gender pleasure gap, common myths about orgasms, how sex education has failed us, plus some fun tips to help you connect to pleasure with confidence. Brought to you by Rescripted. Find Goody on Instagram here.
50% of the global population menstruates; yet, historically, periods have been associated with impurity, shame, and even sinfulness. This week on SORRY FOR APOLOGIZING, host Missy Modell sits down with Alisa Vitti, functional nutrition and women's hormone expert, founder of modern hormone health care company FLO Living, bestselling author of WomanCode, and creator of MyFLO (the #1 paid period app on iTunes), to discuss why periods shouldn’t be taboo (or painful!). If you have ever shoved a tampon up your sleeve, this episode is for you. Brought to you by Rescripted. Find Alisa Vitti on Instagram here.
Let’s face it: dating in 2023 is weird. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, host Missy Modell sits down with Lindsey Metselaar, host of the We Met at Acme podcast, to discuss her take on modern dating. From who should pay on a first date to how to know you’ve found “the one,” in this episode Missy and Lindsey explore the ever-present societal pressures placed on individuals — especially women — when it comes to finding love. Brought to you by Rescripted. Find Lindsey Metselaar on Instagram here.
The polls are in: Americans support abortion access — it’s just the fringe lawmakers that don’t. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, host Missy Modell sits down with Dawn Laguens, the Chief of Global Strategy and Innovation For the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Action Fund. In this episode, Missy and Dawn discuss what everyone should know about abortions, how to access an abortion if you live in a vulnerable state, why the Dobbs decision changed the landscape of our country, and how to maintain courage while fighting for our bodily autonomy. Brought to you by Rescripted. Find Dawn Laguens on Twitter here.
From a young age, women are fed the narrative that their worth is tied to their physical appearance. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, host Missy Modell sits down with her sister Brittany Modell, Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Body Image Specialist, Founder of Brittany Modell Nutrition and Wellness, and Co-Host of the Food Therapy Podcast. From growing up in a home where fad diets were the norm to the phrase “you can never be too thin” being gospel, in this episode Missy and Brittany explore the dangers of diet culture, society’s obsession with thinness, the often unintended repercussions of commenting on people’s weight, and how to truly heal your relationship with your body. Brought to you by Rescripted. Find Brittany Modell on Instagram here.
Have you ever felt ignored or dismissed by a medical professional? This week on Sorry For Apologizing, host Missy Modell sits down with Dr. Heather Irobunda, an NYC-based Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Founding Member of OBs For Reproductive Justice, and Medical Director at We Are Robyn. In this episode, Missy and Dr. Irobunda discuss how the absence of women from clinical trials until the early 90s created the ‘Gender Pain Gap,’ the truth about medical gaslighting, why some doctors still believe that Black women have less sensitive nerve endings than white women, why Sex Ed in the U.S. is broken, and more. Brought to you by Rescripted. Find Dr. Irobunda on Instagram here.