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In this week's episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, hosts Lisa and Sovereign are joined by special guest Christina Green, also known online as the Feminist Divorce Lawyer, for a conversation about what women need to know before they decide to leave a marriage.   Christina demystifies divorce, breaks down how women can protect themselves legally and financially, and explains what women should consider doing first once they decide they need to leave. Together, they discuss maintaining your identity and independence during marriage, protecting your assets and important documents, the changing landscape of custody rights, and the emotional challenges that can come with ending a marriage.   They also get into the double standards around independence in relationships, why women are often made to feel selfish for pursuing their own interests, and how taking the first step toward divorce can ultimately become an act of empowerment.   But first, in Tea Time, Lisa and Sovereign react to a viral clip of Aaron Rodgers discussing his breakup with actress Shailene Woodley, celebrate Ciara and Russell Wilson expecting their fifth child, and react to a viral TikTok from a mom who says she's NOT raising her son to be a good husband.   Finally, they open up the mailbag and hear about a listener's friend who matched with a guy on a dating app, received pictures of a very impressive package on Snapchat, and then got a very different delivery in person. Naturally, she wants to know whether the ladies think she should have just walked out the door.   🎧 This episode explores what divorce can look like for women, how to prepare before making a major move, and why protecting your independence and resources can make a difference when leaving a marriage.   🎙️ Topics Discussed: • What women should know and do before initiating a divorce • How women can protect their finances, assets, and legal interests during divorce • Why maintaining your identity and independence can change the way you experience marriage and divorce • The changing landscape of custody rights and what women should know about family court • Taking the first step toward divorce and reclaiming your independence, happiness, and personal power   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned: Aaron Rodgers Makes Explosive Claims About Shailene Woodley Relationship https://www.instyle.com/aaron-rodgers-explosive-claims-shailene-woodley-relationship-12114991 Ciara Is Pregnant! The Singer Is Expecting Her Fifth Child With Russell Wilson https://www.vogue.com/article/ciara-pregnant-with-her-fifth-child Women More Likely Than Men to Initiate Divorces https://www.asanet.org/women-more-likely-men-initiate-divorces-not-non-marital-breakups/   📚 This Week's Recommendation: Follow Christina! https://linktr.ee/thefeministdivorcelawyer   💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [email protected] with "The Audaci-Tea" in the subject line.   ☕✨ Support the Show: Join our Patreon and become a Tea VIP for perks like: • Early access to every episode (and the show notes!) • Ad-free listening or viewing • Our weekly bonus unhinged and uncensored Crumpets after show • Priority mailbag + topic submissions, and voting power on future topics • Access to our private women only community, and chat channels just for you 👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea   🛍️ Shop The Audaci-Tea Merch Store https://audaci-tea-shop.fourthwall.com   ▶️ Subscribe and watch full episodes on YouTube https://youtube.com/@theaudaci-teapodcast   📱 Follow Us Online: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the_audaci-tea0 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_audaci-tea_podcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585115231509 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1qfGGpJ0aS626IGBGwLtdU Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audaci-tea/id1779370788   🕰️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Tea Time! 02:54 Aaron Rodgers on Shailene Woodley Break Up 08:43 Ciara Pregnant With Fifth Child 13:26 Video React: A Boy Mom Sounds Off 19:16 Welcome Christina Green! 28:53 Identity Rooted In Marriage 36:02 Preparing for Divorce and Mistakes Women Make 50:02 Emotional Challenges in Divorce 57:56 Taking the First Step: Empowerment in Divorce 01:04:08 Safety Protocols for Women in Divorce 01:09:28 Having High Standards and Self-Interest 01:16:20 Mailbag: False "Package" Advertising? 01:34:57 Poll Results   🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr and The Sovereign Woman. Music, audio, video, and show production by Ryan Marth and Siren Sound.   📩 For business, press, or advertising inquiries: [email protected]   💡 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Siren Sound or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

In this week's episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, hosts Lisa and Sovereign are joined by special guest Bri Speaks for a powerful conversation about motherhood, narcissistic abuse, and what happened when she finally stopped playing by her baby daddy’s rules.   After years of custody battles, manipulation, and narcissistic abuse, Bri made the decision to give her son’s father full custody. What sounds like a devastating loss turned out to be a major turning point, giving Bri the freedom to rebuild her life, step away from a toxic dynamic, and reclaim her own happiness. She opens up about her experience with motherhood, recognizing abusive patterns, navigating the family court system, and awakening to the larger systems of control that shape women's lives.   Together, they discuss patriarchy, consciousness, personal power, and why sometimes the most empowering choice a woman can make is the one that other people would never understand.   But first, in Tea Time, Lisa and Sovereign pay their respects to the late Gloria Steinem, react to a video exposing how "nice guys" really view their female friendships, and listen to a man explain to his wife how he would make sexual advances toward her while she was "mid-momming."   Later, in Therapy Or The Void, Lisa and Sovereign react to the film The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, deciding which characters desperately need therapy and which ones need to be cast directly into the void.   🎧 This episode explores narcissistic abuse, custody battles, motherhood, and the difficult process of reclaiming your freedom and personal power after years of being controlled by someone else.   🎙️ Topics Discussed: • Bri's experience with narcissistic abuse and a years long custody battle • Why giving her baby daddy full custody ultimately gave Bri more freedom • Recognizing manipulation and patterns of narcissistic abuse • The pressures and isolation of single motherhood • How the family court system can affect mothers and children • Public perception and the impossible expectations placed on mothers • Patriarchy, consciousness, and deconstructing systems of control • Setting boundaries and reclaiming your personal power • Why leaving a toxic relationship can be an act of self-preservation • Therapy Or The Void: The Drama   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned: Gloria Steinem, fierce feminist trailblazer, dies at 92 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gloria-steinem-fierce-feminist-trailblazer-dies-age-92-rcna10708 Girls more resilient than boys in troubled families https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/booster-shots/story/2009-02-11/girls-more-resilient-than-boys-in-troubled-families Girls often maintain stronger academic performance even when facing difficult home conditions https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200105/hear-them-roar   📚 This Week's Recommendation: Follow Bri! https://linktr.ee/Bri.Speaks   💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [email protected] with "The Audaci-Tea" in the subject line.   ☕✨ Support the Show: Join our Patreon and become a Tea VIP for perks like: • Early access to every episode (and the show notes!) • Ad-free listening or viewing • Our weekly bonus unhinged and uncensored Crumpets after show • Priority mailbag + topic submissions, and voting power on future topics • Access to our private women only community, and chat channels just for you 👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea   🛍️ Shop The Audaci-Tea Merch Store https://audaci-tea-shop.fourthwall.com   ▶️ Subscribe and watch full episodes on YouTube https://youtube.com/@theaudaci-teapodcast   📱 Follow Us Online: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the_audaci-tea0 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_audaci-tea_podcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585115231509 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1qfGGpJ0aS626IGBGwLtdU Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the_audaci-tea/id1779370788   🕰️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Tea Time 02:24 Paying Respects to Gloria Steinem 04:33 Nice Guys? 06:48 Husband Confessions 14:50 Welcome Bri! 24:54 Bri's Story: From High School Sweetheart to Custody Battle 31:48 Recognizing Patterns of Narcissistic Abuse 35:53 The Struggles of Single Motherhood 37:33 The Custody Battle Begins 45:56 Decisions, Sacrifices and Public Perception 56:55 Reflections on Parenting 59:57 Courtroom Drama and Emotional Turmoil 01:06:04 Advice for Women Facing Narcissistic Partners 01:09:06 The Three C's of Dealing with Narcissists 01:18:10 Therapy Or The Void: The Drama 01:44:51 Poll Results   🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr and The Sovereign Woman. Music, audio, video, and show production by Ryan Marth and Siren Sound.   📩 For business, press, or advertising inquiries: [email protected]   💡 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Siren Sound or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

In this week's episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, hosts Lisa and Sovereign dig into the growing number of women who are "quiet quitting" their marriages.   Together, they explore the emotional toll of feeling trapped, the expectations placed on women within marriage, and the often invisible labor they carry. They break down the warning signs of emotional disengagement, the imbalance of domestic and emotional labor, and why so many women feel unseen in their own relationships. Ultimately, they make the case for maintaining independence and setting non-negotiables before ever saying "I do," and why women deserve to prioritize their own lives and interests rather than sacrificing them for a partner.   But first, in Tea Time, Lisa and Sovereign react to a viral trend among men called "pheromone-maxxing," which is really just a fancy excuse to skip showers. They also break down a fraud scheme in which a man posed as an NFL player to scam women out of their money. Later, they open up the mailbag and hear from a listener in her early twenties who is still living at home with a father she describes as an extreme narcissist, and who wants to know how to cope in the meantime, and eventually heal, as she saves up to move out.   🎧 This episode explores how married women are emotionally checking out, matching their husband's energy, and quietly plotting their escape routes, all because their husbands refuse to be equal partners.   🎙️ Topics Discussed:  • What "quiet quitting" looks like inside a marriage  • The warning signs of emotional disengagement between partners  • The unequal burden of domestic and emotional labor on women  • Why setting non-negotiables before marriage protects your future self  • Decentering men and prioritizing your own life and fulfillment   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned:  Some Gen Z men are 'pheromone-maxxing.' What does that mean? https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/08/31/gen-z-men-pheromone-maxxing-skipping-showers-women/91464620007/   49ers owner Jed York arrested On Prostitution Charges https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/49ers-ceo-jed-york-arrested/   Man posed as 49ers player to scam women out of $1.3m, FBI says  https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/28/fake-49ers-player-romance-scam-daejon-love-fbi   📚 This Week's Recommendation:  When It's Time To Go: The Documents Women MUST Secure  https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDENck6j/   💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [email protected] with "The Audaci-Tea" in the subject line.   ☕✨ Support the Show:  Join our Patreon and become a Tea VIP for perks like:  • Early access to every episode (and the show notes!)  • Ad-free listening or viewing  • Our weekly bonus unhinged and uncensored Crumpets after show  • Priority mailbag + topic submissions, and voting power on future topics  • Access to our private women only community, and chat channels just for you  👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea   🛍️ Shop The Audaci-Tea Merch Store https://audaci-tea-shop.fourthwall.com   ▶️ Subscribe and watch full episodes on YouTube https://youtube.com/@theaudaci-teapodcast   📱 Follow Us Online:  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the_audacitea0 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_audaci-tea_podcast  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585115231509 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1qfGGpJ0aS626IGBGwLtdU Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the_audaci-tea/id1779370788   🕰️ Episode Chapters:  00:00 Welcome and Tea Time!  02:33 Men's New Hygiene Trend  10:34 Fake NFL Player Scam  20:34 Video React: Men's Hypocrisy  23:53 Exploring Women's Quiet Quitting in Marriages  31:14 The Emotional Toll of Marriage and Signs of Disengagement  42:03 The Check-Out Point  55:55 The Future of Marriage  01:12:45 The Importance of Non-Negotiables  01:20:38 Mailbag: Coping with Narcissistic Family Dynamics  01:35:46 Poll Results   🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr and The Sovereign Woman. Music, audio, video, and show production by Ryan Marth and Siren Sound.   📩 For business, press, or advertising inquiries: [email protected]   💡 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Siren Sound or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

In this week’s episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, hosts Lisa and Sovereign take a hard look at one of the most complicated dynamics between women:   Why are women jealous of each other?   From internalized misogyny and the pressure to compete for male attention to social media, insecurity, and the impossible standards women are taught to measure themselves against, they unpack how the patriarchy benefits when women see each other as competition.   Together, they explore why jealousy isn't always about wanting what someone else has, how comparison can turn into inspiration, and why women supporting other women may be one of the most powerful ways to push back against the systems that keep them divided.   But first, in Tea Time, Lisa and Sovereign discuss The Wizard Liz getting her child back, new court filings claiming the Tate brothers' lavish lifestyle and supposed wealth were largely an illusion, and the bizarre new trend of men getting penis fillers.   Later, in "This You?", they read a Reddit relationship dilemma from a woman dealing with a partner who apparently needs to be taught how to clean up after himself and function like an adult.   🎧 This episode explores where female jealousy really comes from, how insecurity and societal competition can fuel it, and why learning to celebrate other women can transform comparison into confidence and solidarity.   🎙️ Topics Discussed: • Why women are taught to compete with each other • Internalized misogyny, jealousy, and female rivalry • The patriarchy and the false competition for male attention • Social media, insecurity, and comparison • Turning jealousy into inspiration and personal growth • Why women are better together than divided • Emotional labor and unequal relationship expectations   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned: Tate Brothers Lied Online About Being 'Uberwealthy'—Lawyers Claim 'They Are Playing A Role' https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/08/25/tate-brothers-lied-online-about-being-uberwealthy-lawyers-claim-they-are-playing-a-role/ What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c626d3xqd83o   📚 This Week's Recommendation: Jealousy by Olivia Rodrigo https://youtu.be/Z-9gQjUZMm0?si=cfYWUCVR5tikbg21 Oyinda Fitness https://youtube.com/@oyindafitness?si=703IjOw-yHCTkmGT   💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [email protected] with "The Audaci-Tea" in the subject line.   ☕✨ Support the Show: Join our Patreon and become a Tea VIP for perks like: • Early access to every episode (and the show notes!) • Ad-free listening or viewing • Our weekly bonus unhinged and uncensored Crumpets after show • Priority mailbag + topic submissions, and voting power on future topics • Access to our private women only community, and chat channels just for you 👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea   🛍️ Shop The Audaci-Tea Merch Store https://audaci-tea-shop.fourthwall.com   ▶️ Subscribe and watch full episodes on YouTube https://youtube.com/@theaudaci-teapodcast   📱 Follow Us Online: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the_audacitea0 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_audaci-tea_podcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585115231509 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1qfGGpJ0aS626IGBGwLtdU Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the_audaci-tea/id1779370788   🕰️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Jealousy and Woman-on-Woman Crime 02:20 Updates on The Wizard Liz 06:03 Tate Brothers' "Assets" Were Rented 10:10 Men Are Getting Penis Fillers Now??? 16:58 The Politics of Female Jealousy 31:06 The Roots of Female Competition 37:43 Social Media's Impact on Women's Self-Perception 46:52 Embracing Individuality Over Comparison 55:03 The Dangers of Competing for Male Attention 01:03:38 Understanding Jealousy: Insecurity and Competition 01:17:22 "This You?" Girl Dinner Diaries 01:31:49 Poll Results   🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr and The Sovereign Woman. Music, audio, video, and show production by Ryan Marth and Siren Sound.   📩 For business, press, or advertising inquiries: [email protected]   💡 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Siren Sound or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

In this week’s episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, hosts Lisa and Sovereign are joined by psychologist and certified sex therapist Dr. Kate Balestrieri for a conversation about what sex can look like after decentering men.   From attachment styles and emotional regulation to celibacy, sexual freedom, solo exploration, and the lingering effects of purity culture, Dr. Kate answers some of the hosts’ most unhinged questions about women, sex, desire, and relationships. They unpack why women can struggle to take up space sexually, how patriarchal conditioning shapes our ideas about pleasure, and why understanding your own body can be one of the most empowering things you can do.   But first, in Tea Time, Lisa and Sovereign discuss the tragic death of actress Hayden Panettiere, react to Karoline Leavitt announcing her departure as White House Press Secretary, and cringe at Andrew Tate supporters doing push-ups outside his jail in an attempt to show their loyalty to their dork king.   Later, they open the mailbag to help a 25-year-old listener who was love bombed at 19, manipulated into abandoning her engineering degree, and is now trapped in an abusive marriage with a man who tells her no one else will ever want her. She wants to know whether she should secretly return to school or focus on saving money to build a way out.   🎧 This episode explores what sex, pleasure, and relationships can look like when women stop centering men's needs and start reclaiming their own desires, boundaries, and autonomy.   🎙️ Topics Discussed: • Decentering men and prioritizing yourself in relationships and sex • Attachment styles, emotional regulation, and "good girl" conditioning • Celibacy, sexual freedom, and solo sexual exploration • Purity culture and the myths surrounding women's sexuality • Consent, sexual autonomy, and how consent can be weaponized • Pornography, feminism, and reclaiming women's sexual agency   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned: Hayden Panettiere, Actress Known for Heroes, Remember the Titans and More, Dies at 36 https://people.com/hayden-panettiere-dies-at-36-12061075 Hayden Panettiere's death sparks renewed backlash against Neutrogena https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/08/18/hayden-panettiere-neutrogena-backlash/91347226007/ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave at the month's end https://apnews.com/live/trump-news-midterms-primaries-updates-08-12-2026 "I've Never Been More Dry": Andrew Tate Supporters Doing Push-Ups To Protest Has Unlocked A New Level Of Ick https://www.buzzfeed.com/beccamonaghan/andrew-tate-push-up-protest-miami   📚 This Week's Recommendation: Follow Dr. Kate! https://linkinbio.mymodernintimacy.com/bio What Happened to My Sex Life? A Sex Therapist's Guide to Reclaiming Lost Desire, Connection, and Pleasure by Dr. Kate Balestrieri https://theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/winter-2025/what-happened-to-my-sex-life/ Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski https://www.bookmoonbooks.com/item/rPCoGQ_-yAW7UjERLZaHhw   💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [email protected] with "The Audaci-Tea" in the subject line.   ☕✨ Support the Show: Join our Patreon and become a Tea VIP for perks like: • Early access to every episode (and the show notes!) • Ad-free listening or viewing • Our weekly bonus unhinged and uncensored Crumpets after show • Priority mailbag + topic submissions, and voting power on future topics • Access to our private women only community, and chat channels just for you 👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea   🛍️ Shop The Audaci-Tea Merch Store https://audaci-tea-shop.fourthwall.com   ▶️ Subscribe and watch full episodes on YouTube https://youtube.com/@theaudaci-teapodcast   📱 Follow Us Online: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the_audacitea0 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_audaci-tea_podcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585115231509 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1qfGGpJ0aS626IGBGwLtdU Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audaci-tea/id1779370788   🕰️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Tea Time! 02:54 RIP Hayden Panettiere 07:20 Karoline Leavitt Leaves the White House 12:41 Andrew Tate Supporters 19:07 Welcome Dr. Kate! 22:52 What Does It Mean to Decenter Men? 25:45 Prioritizing Yourself in Sexual Relationships 30:11 Good Girl Conditioning, Attachment Styles and Emotional Regulation 39:43 Celibacy, Sexual Freedom and Solo Exploration 51:11 Purity Culture and Women's Sexuality 01:01:45 Consent and Sexual Autonomy 01:15:41 Feminism, Sex and Reclaiming Your Agency 01:23:40 Mailbag: Building a Relationship Exit Strategy 01:39:55 Poll Results   🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr and The Sovereign Woman. Music, audio, video, and show production by Ryan Marth and Siren Sound.   📩 For business, press, or advertising inquiries: [email protected]   💡 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Siren Sound or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.