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Why Smart Women PodcastWhy do I have Covid ? AGAIN?Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-08-1142 minWhy Smart Women PodcastMini Goats and Massive Protests: Lessons in Human ConnectionWhat happens when your holiday isn't going according to plan? When the stranger next to you on the plane is hostile, or when fellow travellers are making too much noise? Annie McCubbin calls in from her Bali fitness retreat with profound insights about navigating life's frustrations with grace and wisdom.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/Re...2025-08-0634 minWhy Smart Women PodcastRabbit hole. What rabbit hole ?"It's kind of the most important time in my life to be a skeptic," declares Michael Marshall in this thought-provoking exploration of conspiracy theories and disinformation in the digital age. From infiltrating flat Earth conventions to tracking cancer treatment crowdfunding campaigns, Marshall offers unprecedented insights into how misinformation spreads—and what we can do about it.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at...2025-08-0437 minWhy Smart Women PodcastIf the earth is flat, how do you not fall off?Michael Marshall takes us behind the scenes of his daring three-day undercover mission at a UK Flat Earth Convention, offering rare insights into the minds of conspiracy believers. This fascinating conversation reveals why smart people believe strange things and how compassionate skepticism can succeed where confrontation fails.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-07-3032 minWhy Smart Women PodcastThere’s a villain in all of us!Ever wondered why the villains in Shakespearean drama captivate us so deeply? In this fascinating exploration of character and identity, Annie McCubbin and her guest David draw compelling connections between classical acting techniques and everyday decision-making.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-07-2925 minWhy Smart Women PodcastColdplay Kisscam - The end of forgiveness?Ever noticed how women are constantly encouraged to be forgiving, grateful, and blessed, regardless of how poorly they're treated? This episode dives straight into the dark side of forgiveness.The conversation kicks off with a laugh about "novel-induced vagueness" (forgetting dogs in cars and wearing mismatched shoes), but quickly turns to something more profound after discussing the viral Coldplay concert Kiss Cam scandal.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co...2025-07-2342 minWhy Smart Women PodcastSnarky Gherkin goes 2 rounds with the Anti VaxersWhat drives someone to fight dangerous misinformation when it would be easier to stay silent? Meet The Snarky Gherkin, who found himself thrust into the world of conspiracy debunking after participating in a COVID-19 vaccine trial and facing a barrage of threatening messages from anti-vaxxers.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-07-2156 minWhy Smart Women PodcastHoney, I Shrunk the Evidence: Why Natural Remedies Often FailAnnie McCubbin's voice might be compromised by illness in this episode, but her critical thinking remains razor-sharp as she demolishes popular myths around natural cold remedies and wellness treatments. With characteristic wit and evidence-based analysis, she unpacks why so many of us fall prey to unproven solutions when we're feeling under the weather.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go...2025-07-1640 minWhy Smart Women PodcastThe Great Fob Fiasco: Tales from the Marriage FrontlinesA missing car fob, a dentist appointment, and a blocked car park entrance become the perfect storm for examining how our brains process blame and responsibility in relationships.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-07-1443 minWhy Smart Women PodcastAnnie and the $400 Mandarin:Have you ever made a decision that seemed perfectly reasonable in the moment, only to have it blow up in your face later? In this hilarious and insightful episode, Annie shares the mortifying story of how a single forgotten mandarin cost her $400 at New Zealand customs, despite her confidence that she'd cleared her bag of all prohibited items.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting wi...2025-07-0941 minWhy Smart Women PodcastItching for a fight? Hold your fire.When unexpected laryngitis strikes podcast host Annie McCubbin, her husband David steps into the spotlight, offering a refreshingly candid look at relationship dynamics and the unnecessary drama we create. Drawing from their 30+ years of marriage and careers as actors and corporate facilitators, David unveils the fascinating mechanics behind interpersonal conflicts.Check out the Status Bias Survey! - https://coup.co/your-status-bias/Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co web...2025-07-0731 min
Why Smart Women PodcastBonus Ep: Considering the weight loss jab? Food noise get thee gone!The battle with food cravings has met its match. After decades of diet culture telling us to just "be disciplined," science has finally acknowledged what many of us have always suspected – willpower was never going to win against our brain chemistry.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-07-0354 minWhy Smart Women PodcastCan’t win an argument? You could be a Labrador!Every moment of every interaction is governed by an invisible force most of us never consciously recognise – status dynamics. From deciding where to eat dinner to navigating workplace meetings, these subtle power plays determine who gets heard, who gets ignored, and ultimately, who controls what happens next.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-06-3046 min
Why Smart Women PodcastBonus Ep: Alpha Males, Sacred Cacao, and Other NonsenseSomething alarming is happening across social media platforms. A new wave of self-proclaimed experts are selling dangerous ideas about "masculine" and "feminine" energy, pushing us back decades in gender equality progress while calling it "embodiment" and "healing."Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-06-2546 minWhy Smart Women PodcastSpiritual leaders, healers or hucksters?What happens when spiritual practices cross the line from helpful to harmful? In this eye-opening exploration, we pull back the veil on the sometimes dangerous world of spiritual retreats and self-proclaimed healers.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-06-2335 min
Why Smart Women PodcastBonus Ep: David has the Man Flu. Is feminine energy the cure?Ever wondered why your partner melts into a puddle of misery with a cold while you power through the day with a raging migraine? This episode dives into the amusing reality of how differently we handle being unwell in relationships.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-06-1951 minWhy Smart Women PodcastHow a psychologist, a psychiatrist and a husband saved Dianne.Have you ever found yourself saying quietly, "I am in a mess" while continuing to push forward? Dianne Saker's powerful story might be the wake-up call you need.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-06-1651 min
Why Smart Women PodcastBonus Ep: Is it Trauma or Tuesday?Have we gone too far in labelling everyday emotional reactions as trauma? This thought-provoking episode tackles the complex territory between genuine traumatic experiences and normal human discomfort, offering a refreshing perspective on emotional resilience without dismissing real suffering.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-06-1236 minWhy Smart Women PodcastColeman and the CultThe gap between wellness culture and conspiracy theories is smaller than most realize—something Coleman Watts and Daniela discovered firsthand. Their extraordinary journey from deep immersion in false beliefs to champions of critical thinking offers a masterclass in how our minds can both deceive and liberate us.Coleman's Video - Sex, Lies, and the Mercola TapesSend us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with...2025-06-1051 min
Why Smart Women PodcastBonus Ep: Why David didn't pick upHave you ever found yourself furious at a partner who simply can't remember to charge their phone? In this refreshingly honest episode, we dive into the small irritations that can trigger major relationship conflicts and reveal the surprising solution that might save your sanity.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-06-0536 minWhy Smart Women PodcastDoone Roisin talks Dresses Determination and Davos Pt.2Ever wondered why it's so hard to try new things, even when nothing's truly stopping you? This episode dives deep into the psychology of self-limitation and offers practical wisdom for breaking free from restrictive thinking patterns.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-06-0234 min
Why Smart Women PodcastBonus Ep: How is Annie like Harrison Ford?Have you ever found yourself in full-blown panic mode despite knowing better? That's exactly what happened when I got trapped in a stairwell after visiting my neurologist. One moment I was making a rational decision to avoid a potentially broken lift, the next I was convinced I'd be trapped in a "concrete bunker" all weekend with no water, no phone signal, and no hope of rescue.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://co...2025-05-2937 minWhy Smart Women PodcastDoone Roisin talks Dresses Determination and Davos Pt.1Dune Ruchin isn't just another entrepreneur – she's a force of nature redefining what's possible for women in business. In this riveting conversation, the founder and host of Female Startup Club (ranked in the top 0.5% of podcasts globally) opens up about her unconventional journey from a rural Australian upbringing to being selected for the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Program.🙋♀️ Meet with Annie - go.oncehub.com/AnnieMcCubbinSend us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the ...2025-05-2629 min
Why Smart Women PodcastBonus Ep: Is Annie ‘Burnt Out’ or just annoyed?Ever found yourself seething over a too-small purse or cursing the universe for lost keys? You're not alone. Annie McCubbin's delightful rant about "Things That Annoy Annie" takes an unexpected turn from everyday frustrations to a sharp critique of our burnout culture.Join Annie and her husband David for a more relaxed, behind-the-scenes chat. It’s the stuff that doesn’t always make it into the main pod — candid convos, sharp takes, a few laughs, and plenty of honest thinking. Think less structured, more real. If you enjoy the main show, you’ll love hearing these two bounce o...2025-05-2232 minWhy Smart Women PodcastIs ADHD real or are boys just being boys......What happens when ADHD meets anxiety? When your brain seems to work against you? When you accidentally leave your child locked in an office because you simply forgot?🙋♀️ Meet with Annie – go.oncehub.com/AnnieMcCubbinSend us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting2025-05-1954 min
Why Smart Women PodcastBonus Ep: Been ghosted online? Better listen in….Have you ever been ghosted? That moment when someone you've been talking to simply vanishes without explanation, leaving you wondering what went wrong? In this fascinating exploration of modern relationships, Annie McCubbin and her guest David delve into the psychology behind "ghosting" – that increasingly common phenomenon where people disappear from our lives without closure.Join Annie and her husband David for a more relaxed, behind-the-scenes chat. It’s the stuff that doesn’t always make it into the main pod — candid convos, sharp takes, a few laughs, and plenty of honest thinking. Think less structured, more real. If you e...2025-05-1543 min