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Bad On PaperBest Offer Wins Book ClubTime for our first Book Club of the year! Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino was such an exciting read, and we can't wait to discuss! We talk about how we relate to the house hunting process in this book, what makes an unlikable main character work, and the story's class dynamics, twists, ending, and more! If you want to read something similar, books that came to mind include A Good Person by Kirsten King in March, and All The Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman, and Julie Chan Is Dea...
2026-01-2859 minBad On Paper2026 Reading PreviewNew year, new additions to our TBR! We spoke with some of our bookish pals about the 2026 releases they're most excited about. Great recommendations ahead! Olivia's Picks Missing Me by Ayana Lage (Out March 17) Whidbey by T Kira Madden (Out March 10) Grant Ginder's Picks George Falls Through Time by Ryan Collett (Out January 20) Big Nobody by Alex Kadis (Out March 10) Brady Lockerby's Picks Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan (Out May 26) Yesteryear by Caro...
2026-01-211h 19
When Mommy Grows Up3 Job Search Mistakes She Made (That You Can Avoid): Claire’s StorySend a textWe’ve all made mistakes as parents, professionals, or both. But what if you could skip some of the trial-and-error and go straight to the learning part?In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca shares the story of Claire, a 39-year-old project manager and mom of two who hit a wall in her career and decided it was time for a change. Like so many of us, she dove head-first into her job search… and made a few common mistakes along the way.From updating her resume before defi...
2025-11-1116 min
The Serpentine PathFibroids, Medical Gaslighting, + the Copper IUD with Becca LoevyJOIN THE NATURAL BIRTH CONTROL SERIES! NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 31In today’s episode with my dear sister and return guest, Becca Loevy, we continue our ongoing series about women’s birth control stories. From the pill to injections to IUDs, we explore the commonalities between our shared experiences of returning to the medicine of womanhood.In this episode we get into:How her chronic urinary tract infections, migraines, and overwhelming back pain eventually led her to the emergency room on Christmas DayBeing diagnosed with fibroids and deciding to remove her own copper IUD when she...
2025-10-1745 min
Real Hot Girl PodReal Hot Girl Guide To Grief - With Becca FisherHI RIDES!This week we caught up with our gorgeous pal - the bold, brilliant and beautiful Miss Becca Louise Fisher! Becca sadly lost both her parents at a young age, so has first hand experience of navigating grief. She's also an EXTREMELY HOT and hilarious gal and we really admire how she talks about her experience of grief online to help others. Grief affects all of us at some stage. It's shitty, it's messy, sometimes it can be really funny. Grief is never hot, but we can...
2025-05-2151 min
Belonging: Conversations about rites of passage, meaningful community, and seasonal living“How do you choose?” Human Design Deep Dive with Erin Claire JonesToday I am joined by my dear friend Erin Claire Jones, one of the world’s leading experts on Human Design and founder of Human Design Blueprint. Through her coaching content and digital products, Erin has empowered hundreds of thousands of people to overcome their biggest obstacles and find their flow in life, love and work. And she now has a gorgeous book out: How Do You choose? A Human Design Guide to What’s Best for You at Work, in Love and in Life.Personally, I love Human Design as a tool to understanding myself and the...
2025-05-131h 01The Serpentine PathExtended Episode: The Medicine + Poison of the Femine With Becca LoevyLISTEN TO THE EXTENDED EPISODE ON SUBSTACKIn this extended episode, Becca and I talk about:Becca’s beautiful experience in a recent women’s ceremony with the medicine of Huachuma, a grandfather spirit from the South American AndesThe immature feminine (yin) nature of gossip, cattiness, and competition amongst women vs the mature feminine (yin) nature of relationship building and community tendingThe legacy of the European witch hunts and the wounds that women still carry, centuries laterThe necessity of integrity, boundaries, and self-interrogation while navigating roles as a...
2025-05-0301 minThe Serpentine PathReawakening the Plantcestors with Becca LoevyIn this episode I share my conversation with a dear friend, sister, and fellow plant walker, Becca Loevy. Becca is a seeker and her primarily language is dance. Her desires are rooted in healthy nomadism, conscious community building, and finding pathways back to the land. She currently lives and works at Smokebrush, a community-based arts and agricultural organization in Manitou Springs, CO and together, with her community, weaves animal care, movement practices, and conscious farming into a beautifully woven basket of collective well being.In this episode we get into:The displacement wounds of European...
2025-05-031h 07Bad On PaperDeep Cuts Book ClubIt's time to discuss our March book club pick: Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley! We talk about which timeline we gravitated toward most through the story's 8-year span, the unique relationship dynamic between Percy and Joe, what makes a romance literary, and more! More Literary Romances Talking at Night by Claire Daverley Shark Heart by Emily Habeck Normal People by Sally Rooney Beautiful World, Where are You by Sally Rooney This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer Obsessions Rel...
2025-03-261h 17Bad On PaperRapid Fire RankingsThis week, we asked listeners in our Facebook Group for categories to share our top 3 rankings! We cover (almost) everything, from food to books to pop culture and more! Food Trader Joe's products Becca - taco seasoning; hold the cone; pastry pups Olivia (Costco remix) - Rotisserie chicken, Costco Pizza, Carbonara Buldak Ramen, Built Bars Fast food orders Becca -McDonald's (Chicken Selects), Shake Shack, Dunkin' (Sausage Egg and Cheese Wake Up Wrap) Olivia - McDonald's (2 Cheeseburgers, extra pickles), Auntie Anne's (Pretzel Bites), Starbucks
2025-03-121h 21Bad On PaperBest Books of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we're excited to celebrate with our best books of the year episode! We share our top 10 lists, and listen to voicemails about your favorite books of the year. See ya in 2025! Olivia Sharkheart by Emily Habeck Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra Long Bright River by Liz Moore The God of the Woods by Liz Moore The Husbands by Holly Gramazio Good Material by Dolly Alderton Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker Piglet by Lottie Hazell ...
2024-12-111h 03
Design and BuildNeurodiversity and the workplace with Claire WilliamsIn this conversation, Claire Williams, Group Creative Director at Ocee and Four Design, we discuss the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace. She shares her journey into understanding neurodiversity, the challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals, and the mental health impacts associated with these challenges.
Highlighting the need for inclusive work environments that cater to diverse sensory needs and the role of employers in fostering a supportive culture. She advocates for thoughtful design in workspaces to accommodate various needs and highlights the economic benefits of embracing neurodiversity.
Claire is responsible for marketing and creative content at...
2024-11-2758 min
Backstage with Becca B.Ep. 167 with Wicked's Madison Claire ParksOn this episode I talked with Madison about her journey in musical theater, her family's artistic background and the importance of practical experience, attending a performing arts middle school, landing her first professional role at 16, the way pro shots help to make theatre more accessible, her experiences with Off-Broadway productions such as The Fantasticks where she starred as Luisa, joining long-running shows and the creative freedom offered by small theatre’s, the influence of audience perception and the evolving nature of performers, working on The Baker’s Wife at Theatre Row where she played Genevieve, a memorable rehearsal experience that...
2024-10-171h 08Bad On PaperThe Great Read-Alike RoundupIn celebration of our backlist fall, we're dedicating this episode to sharing our recommendations for what to read if you want to capture the energy of a popular book! Romance If you liked The Idea of You by Robinne Lee, you may like Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff and Seven Days in June by Tia Williams If you like Emily Henry's books, you may like You Again by Kate Goldbeck and books by Mhairi McFarlane! If you like Talking at Night by Claire Daverley, you may like Shark Heart...
2024-10-161h 11
The Eat for Endurance PodcastUnderstanding REDs with Rebecca McConville, MS RD LD CSSD CEDRD-SIn Episode 99 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, I'm doing a deeper dive into low energy availability and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, aka REDs, with sports dietitian, eating disorder specialist, and REDs expert, Rebecca McConville, MS RD LD CSSD CEDRD. Rebecca wrote the book “Finding Your Sweet Spot - How to Avoid REDs,” and offers a REDs informed provider certification program, which I took and loved earlier this year. I was eager to get her on the podcast because she does an amazing job of translating the science into digestible information that everyone can relate to and u...
2024-09-191h 07Bad On PaperHow Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo Started a Romance Publishing ImprintThis week, we're chatting with the founders of 831 Stories (and hosts of the fantastic A Thing or Two podcast) Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo! They share what drew them to the romance genre, why they started a romance entertainment company, and what makes a good sex scene. They also give us the scoop on 831's first novella, Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff, and the universe around it. Obsessions Becca: The Perfect Couple on Netflix Olivia: Journaling What we read this week Olivia: One of The Goo...
2024-09-181h 12
QuitCast for Writers with Becca SymeQTP You Should Do All The ThingsBecca interviews Claire Taylor
First aired on Youtube July 31,2023 as episode 5.10
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2024-08-2653 minBad On PaperBooks That Changed Our LivesThis week, we're talking about the books that changed our lives, and playing voicemails from listeners about their life-changing reads! Listener life-changing books The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Baby-Sitters Club Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Christina Lauren Betty by Tiffany McDaniel Becca's life-changing books The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy The Rules of Inheritance by...
2024-07-171h 03
Hey, What Are You Doing?EP 7 | A Chat With Kate About HR, the Real Estate Game, and Towing Her Home Across States.This episode has been in the making since 1902! I got to sit down with one of my longest friends/cousins and chat about her career in HR, her recent venture into real estate, couch surfing, and some childhood memories.
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2024-02-121h 00
Grieving Overdose DeathBeccaBecca was a wild child who grew into a confident, young adult and was able to talk to anybody. Her passions included animals, theater and music. She was also a talented artist who fell in love with tattoos and thought of the human body as a canvas. After a tragic event in her early teens, she self-medicated with marijuana and then other drugs. In January 2021, she passed away at 22 from fentanyl poisoning. Her mother, Sarah, wants to break the stigma about addiction and speaks to school groups about her daughter’s life. She found that listening to podcasts has he...
2024-02-1154 minBad On PaperThe Christmas Orphans Club Book Club This week, we're diving into Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! This is the ONLY time we'll be spoiling this book for a while, so if you haven't read the book yet and don't want to get spoiled, save this episode for when you finish the book! We talk about what elements of the book were there since Becca's first draft, the highs and lows of their writing process, how she balanced the lighthearted tone with big emotions, and what book-related questions she wished she got asked more. Becca also answers listener questions abo...
2023-11-291h 02Bad On PaperWhat's on our nightstandLotion! Books! Earplugs! Dried-up contact lenses! This week, we're talking about our nightstand essentials from the things that improve our nighttime routine to the things that are just weird. Olivia's Nightstand: Weleda Skin Food, Aquaphor stick, books (currently: Rooms of Our Own by Louise Pennington, Talking at Night by Claire Daverley, The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue), Necessaire Body Serum, a pile of dried contacts, glasses, claw clip graveyard, water bottle graveyard. Becca's Nightstand: Gold Bond Crepe Corrector, Ring Dish from West Elm, Retainers, Tatcha Lip Mask, Laneige Lip Mask, Goop...
2023-11-1558 minQuitCast for Writers with Becca SymeAlign to Your Enneagram Type with Claire TaylorBecca speaks with Claire Taylor about utilizing the Enneagram for author success.
First aired on Youtube Jan. 6, 2023 as Episode 4.24
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2023-09-0453 minBad On PaperHow Libraries WorkThis week, we're learning all about how libraries work with a BOP listener, Carley! Carley has worked in public libraries for over ten years and has a Master of Library and Information Science and is the host of the Tales from a Bibliophile podcast. We ask Carley about her career journey, a typical day in her job, how books get purchased, how funding works, books bans, and more! Favorite books she re-reads We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson Catcher in the Rye by J...
2023-08-1656 minQuitCast for Writers with Becca SymeQTP: You should do all the thingsBecca chats with Enneagram coach Claire Taylor about the question "Should you do all the things?"
Simultaneous release on Youtube July 31,2023 as episode 5.10
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2023-07-3155 minBad On PaperJuly 2023 Three ThingsThis week we're talking about things, and guess what!? We've each got three of 'em! Becca's things Summer Bucket List Definitions of Success Bringing Author Interviews Back to BOP Olivia's things Grocery Shopping Habits Things we've changed our minds about completely What we subscribe to Obsessions Becca: Birthday Cake Oreos Olivia: Men's beard dye What we read this week! Olivia: The Island of Sea Women by Lis...
2023-07-1955 min
Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyReigniting the passion in your Wedding Business - with Clare WarrenToday is a special joint episode across my main podcast 'Wedding Pro's who are Ready to Grow' and my brand new bootcamp.Not been through the bootcamp yet? Join for FREE right here:https://go.beccapountney.com/bootcampToday I'm chatting with my client Clare Warren from Clare Warren Calligraphy about how she has gone from feel overwhelmed and out of love with her wedding business to finding the joy again.Clare has recently graduated from my 'Wedding Business Builder' Programme so she talks in detail about her learnings and how...
2023-06-2236 min
Get Visible and book more weddingsReigniting the passion in your Wedding Business - with Clare WarrenToday is a special joint episode across my main podcast 'Wedding Pro's who are Ready to Grow' and the bootcamp.Today I'm chatting with my client Clare Warren from Clare Warren Calligraphy about how she has gone from feel overwhelmed and out of love with her wedding business to finding the joy again.Clare has recently graduated from my 'Wedding Business Builder' Programme so she talks in detail about her learnings and how it's impacted her life and her business.Think it's time to enrol on the programme yourself? You can find all...
2023-06-2135 minBad On PaperJune 2023 Three Things!It's time for our June edition of Three Things! We have some fun ones, some thoughtful ones, and even one about hot aliens! Fun times ahead! Becca's Three Things Celebrity Doppelgangers Lobster roll cookoff planning TV Series Finales Olivia's Three Things The delay in the release of Elizabeth Gilbert's new book - Read some articles about this topic from Slate, The Atlantic, and BBC. 3 thought-provoking questions about life: 1. What is the lie you tell yourself most often? 2. if there was a way to dow...
2023-06-2158 minBad On PaperA Conversation about Postpartum Psychosis and More with Ayana LageThis week we're speaking with friend of the pod (and previous guest!) Ayana Lage! Ayana is a lifestyle blogger and freelance writer based in Tampa, Florida. She writes about motherhood, mental health, social justice, and everyday life, and she published a story titled, "Postpartum Psychosis Landed Me in a Psychiatric Ward for 17 Days. Now, I'm Ready to Share My Story." for Cosmo in April 2023, and we're excited to talk about her experience with her today! Content warning: we talk about postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, and suicide in this episode, so please take care and skip th...
2023-05-2452 minBad On PaperMay 2023 Three ThingsWe're back with more things!!! This time we're talking about A.I., time management, Nicolas Cage, our Barbie selves, NYC real estate, and our current hyperfixations! Olivia's things Thoughts on A.I. Hyperfixations Nicolas Cage Becca's things Time management You personal Barbie accessories NYC Real Estate Gawking Our Hyperfixations: Becca's Music Hyperfixations: Stick Season by Noah Kahan, All Of The Girls You Loved Before by Taylor Swift, Eat your Young by Hozier Oli...
2023-05-1056 minBad On PaperBefore We Were Innocent Book ClubWe're so excited to discuss Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman, a 2 time BOP book club author! This book fits right in the venn diagram of Becca and Olivia's differing book tastes. We discuss how we felt about the friendship between the characters in the past vs present timeline (and between teenage girls in general), if we saw the twists coming, the Amanda Knox parallels, thoughts on the ending, and ask ourselves the question 'who would you go to if you were suspected of murder?' If you like this book, listen to the Th...
2023-04-261h 02
Wealthy Web DesignerBartender to Thriving Web Designer: How Claire Created Her Dream BusinessFrom bartending to web designing: here’s the story of how Claire Palmer changed her life. Claire found the Wealthy Web Designer program recently after it launched in 2020. Since then, she’s launched @juniperfolkdesigns along with a few beautiful Showit Website Templates. In the episode, we dove into what our transitions looked like as we all left the service industry, what our businesses look like now; and what Claire’s goals are as her business begins to scale. Ready to start your own dream career? START FOR FREE TODAY Enroll into Wealthy Web Designer...
2023-04-2626 minBad On PaperBonnie Garmus, Author of Lessons in ChemistryThis week we interview Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry and overall delight! We talk about her path to publication, what inspired her to write Lessons in Chemistry, how it feels to have this instant success after years of struggling through the publishing process, and more! She also shares more about the Apple TV+ adaptation of Lessons in Chemistry starring Brie Larson. You can find Bonnie at bonniegarmus.com and @bonnie_garmus_author on Instagram. Obsessions Olivia: Olipop Root Beer Becca: All Barbie Movie Content
2023-04-1244 minBad On PaperThe Measure Book ClubIt's time to discuss our March Book Club Pick, The Measure by Nikki Erlick! We discuss why we thought it would make such a great book club pick, if we would open our box, how we'd change our lives if we found out we were a short-stringer, our favorite storylines, thoughts about the theme of fate vs. free will, and the books we'd recommend to those who liked this one! Some books we liked that are similar themes as The Measure: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, In Five Years by Rebecca Searle
2023-03-291h 00
Coming InJoys and Sorrows of Dating Apps with Ellie HollahanI'm joined by real life bestie Ellie Hollahan to discuss our experiences with dating apps- the good, the bad, the really bad, and everything in between! We examine the ways that online dating has changed the game and how connecting with others is both easier and harder than ever!
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For more information:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/20/opinion/queer-dating-apps.html
https://www.businessofapps.com/data/dating-app-market/#GlobalDatingAppRevenue
https://www.advocate.com › op-ed-...Op-ed: This Is How My Life Improved After Trashing My Ho...
2023-03-1749 minBad On PaperThree Things March 2023It's time to break down our March 2023 Three Things! We each brought pop culture topics, nostalgic reflection prompts, and thought starters to discuss this week. Olivia's Things The Hailey Beiber / Selena Gomez / Justin Beiber situation Our go-to Fun Facts and Ice Breakers Something your 16 year old self would be surprised about, proud of, and hate about your current self Becca's Things Ben Savage's Congress Run Podcast Milestones (This month is the 5 year anniversary of Bad on Paper, and the 1 year of Oliv...
2023-03-151h 03
Coming InA Culture of Consent with Hannah EinhornI sit down with artist and dear friend Hannah Einhorn to talk about consent and rape culture. We examine the way that consent is taught (or not taught) and the systems in our society that uphold a culture of violence and misogyny. Join in as we dismantle the patriarchy and strive to create a culture of consent!
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For more information:
the book Hannah references- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/yes-means-yes-jaclyn-friedman/1110903746
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/08...
2023-03-0358 min
Coming InA Transition Story with Sam BohnListen in as I interview one of the coolest, kindest humans! Sam tells me about his experience as a trans man from coming out to hormones to the continuous journey of self discovery!
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Edited by: Becca Reddy
Music by: Mary Fieler
Art by: Claire Gurley
2023-02-241h 01
Coming InMicroaggressions and the Power of Language with MichelleIt's no secret that our words have immense power, and in this episode my favorite professor Michelle helps us think about how to be intentional and kind with the words we choose! We break down the differences between microaggressions, microassaults, and microinvalidations, and we consider how to call people in rather than calling them out!
For more information:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/equality-diversity/students/microaggressions
https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/Examples%20of%20Microaggressions.pdf
All the books we mention:
https://www.barnesandnoble...
2023-02-1742 minBad On PaperFebruary 2023 Q&AToday we're pretending to be guests on our own podcast and letting YOU ask the questions! We fill you in on our thoughts about the pressures to be on social media, our long-term goals, thoughts on "deinfluencing," Olivia's house updates, If we're book jacket removers, the books that changed our lives, our dream food court, traveling hot takes, the Wikipedia or Reddit rabbit holes we fall down, and more! Becca's life-changing book: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Olivia's life-changing book: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb Obs...
2023-02-151h 06
Coming InAbortion in Post-Roe America with Julie EdwardsI sit down with advocacy and organizing manager for Planned Parenthood and all around badass Julie Edwards (they/them) to talk about abortion's history, the state of reproductive rights in modern America, and how we move forward!
For more information:
https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america
https://abortionpillinfo.org for more info on S.A.S.S.
@beyondroecollective on Instagram
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Edited by: Becca Reddy
Music by: Mary Fieler
Art by: Claire...
2023-02-1048 minBad On PaperA Romcom Roundup! Books, Movies, Tropes, and more!Valentine's Day coming up and we are rounding up our favorite romantic comedies (in both book and movie form!) On top of our recommendations, listeners called in with so many amazing recs, your watching/reading agenda for the weekend will be packed! We also share our favorite romcom tropes! Becca's Favorite Romcom Books Who's That Girl? by Mhairi McFarlane People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan One Day in December by Josie Silver The Charm Offensive...
2023-02-081h 07
Coming InTalking About Sex and Purity Culture with My MomListen in on a mother-daughter heart to heart about sex! My mom and I break down purity culture, its damaging effects, and how we can fight back!
For more information on the sources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/03/purity-culture-evangelical-church-harms-women/618438/
https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/21/us/true-love-waits-for-some-teen-agers.html
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Edited by: Becca Reddy
Music by: Mary Fieler
Art by: Claire Gurley
2023-02-0346 min
Forward FarmingO Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How Do You Grow Your Branches: Ft Brittany & Sean MaloneHo Ho Hello! If you're not in the Christmas spirit yet, this episode will definitely get you there. Hear from Brittany and Sean Malone, owners of Curvue Hideaway & Trees in Eau Claire, WI. Learn what it takes to grow Christmas trees all year and the best way to care for your tree after it has been harvested. Lots of tips and tricks if you are new to getting a live tree! Make sure to follow Curvue Hideaway & Trees here:https://www.ctreesonc.com/Instagram @curvue_hideawayandtreesMake sure to follow us...
2022-12-1343 min
Dare To Shine Brightly with Claire NewmanHow To Romanticize Your Life & Become The Main Character Energy w/ Becca NichollsYOU GUYS!!! Collaboration alert!! 🔥 This was too special not to share!In this episode we dive into:My journey to entrepreneurship & lessons from living van lifeWhat it means to be the main character of your life How to romanticize your life and routines and rituals that support that Living intentionally and putting meaning behind the little things Connect with Becca:💖Podcast: There She GlowsInstagram: @beccnichollsLet's Stay Connected: 💖My Instagram: @clairenewmanIt would mean the world to me if you wo...
2022-10-2551 minBelonging: Conversations about rites of passage, meaningful community, and seasonal livingHuman Design for Parents and Partners with Erin Claire JonesErin Claire Jones uses Human Design to help thousands of individuals and companies step into their work and their lives as their truest selves and to their highest potential.In this episode, we have conversation about how Human Design can give us permission to be ourselves and help us live with greater ease and authenticity every day.We discuss Human Design basics including types (generator, manifestor, manifesting generator projector & reflector) and authorities (sacral, emotional, splenic, and more). Then we go deeper to explore how we incorporate Human Design into parenting and partnership, so we can...
2022-10-101h 00
Rooted SoulsSacred Sexuality - The Power Of Sex | Ep28"Sexuality is one of the most, if not the most primal aspects of our beings- it sits at the core of our essence. The sacredness of it has largely been made taboo, manipulated, and distorted; sometimes leading to abuse and addiction, disconnection. Sex can be used to harm and escape, but it can also be used for connection and healing."
Sexuality is more than intercourse and orgasm; it is the experience of being embodied in all of our human senses.
Join Claire and me as we discuss...
What sex is
What i...
2022-10-0346 min
PowerWomen: Conversations with Powerful Women about moving the Pendulum!Meet the Six Founders of Power WomenClaire is joined by the women who have played an integral role in helping to found the Power Women platform. Claire visits with guests Anna Dickinson, Ashley Hurst,Taylor Durban-Leath, Becca Sims, and Jill Rogers Barham about the origins of the group; how it has grown and evolved; and how Power Women has impacted not only on their own lives, but also the lives of other women.
2022-09-3038 minBelonging: Conversations about rites of passage, meaningful community, and seasonal livingMadness as Initiation to Transformation with Clare FoaleClare Foale is a Mum, a creator, a space holder, a brink walker and an ocean lover, living on Garigal Country in Australia.Together, Clare and I have an open and vulnerable conversation about our experiences with delayed postpartum depression. We share the moments beloved practitioners finally helped us see we weren’t okay. The strength it took to acknowledge our pain when so many people dismissed it. The ways our depression was separate from our love of our children. And the power of letting your family witness how you take care of yourself.This co...
2022-09-2651 min
There She Glows with Becca NichollsHow To Romanticize Your Life & Become The Main Character with Claire NewmanIn this episode I'm joined by mindset & manifestation coach, yoga instructor, full-time van lifer and one of my dearest friends, Claire Newman. I absolutely loved our conversation unpacking what "main character energy" means to us and how we bring that energy into our daily lives. I am so grateful to have this incredible woman in my life and I know you're going to feel her infectious, soulful energy while listening. I hope you love this episode! 🎧What we cover: Claire's journey that led her to quitting her corporate job and living as a nomadic entrepreneur Lessons from...
2022-09-1549 min
They Thought I Was YouMary-Kate and Ashley: The Truman Show (RE-RELEASE)In light of our interview with Winning London's Rachel Roth, we thought this would be a good time to replay one of our all time favorite episodes from the very beginning of our podcast, "Mary-Kate and Ashley: The Truman Show." In this episode, we outline how Mary-Kate and Ashley were plucked from a regular life as two anonymous twin babies to becoming two of the most successful and well-known child stars of all time. This is an important episode for understanding how Mary-Kate and Ashley ended up where they were in 2001 when Rachel crossed paths with them...
2022-07-0550 min
Love to See It with Emma and ClaireRewatching ‘How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days’ with Becca FreemanAhh, low-rise jeans, frizzy blowouts, and women’s magazines making tons of advertising cash instead of slowly sinking into the sea… we love to see it. It’s the final week of our Summer Lovin’ series, and while we’re sad that it’s coming to a close, we’re overjoyed to have our final summer fling be with a truly iconic early ‘00s romcom: ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.’ Joining us to recap this Kate Hudson / Matthew McConaughey romance is Becca Freeman, co-host of the Bad on Paper podcast and the co-creator of the RomCom Pods podcast. ...
2022-06-282h 00Dare To Shine Brightly with Claire NewmanBreaking The Courage Barrier w/ Becca Nicholls ⚡Ahh our VERY FIRST guest episode!! Join for a real, authentic conversation with special guest, Becca Nicholls! Becca is a certified personal trainer and mindset coach! We're talking all things courage - showing up authentically online, investing in yourself and taking big leaps despite fear! Let's Stay Connected: 💖💛 Becca's Insta: @beccnichollsInstagram: @clairenewmanFree Coaching Session ⚡
2022-06-2151 minLove to See It with Emma and ClaireMeet The Men Of Gabby & Rachel’s Bachelorette Season, Becca and Thomas Get Engaged!We’re diving into a little Bachelor news and gossip. We have so many thoughts about the 32 contestants in the upcoming season of The Bachelorette! We also follow a tip that might have just revealed which Bachelor in Paradise singles are hitting the beach in Mexico. Plus, we want to give a huge congratulations to former Bachelorette Becca Kufrin who proposed and got engaged to Thomas Jacobs!
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2022-06-151h 13Love to See It with Emma and ClaireBecca Tilley and Hayley Kiyoko, ‘Courtship’ S1e10, ‘Temptation Island’ S4e10WE’VE JUST WITNESSED THE GREATEST BACHELOR NATION ADJACENT COUPLE HARD LAUNCH OF ALL TIME! That’s right, we’re talking about Bachelor alum Becca Tilley and singer Hayley Kiyoko who confirmed they’ve been dating for four years. Also, we react to the first trailer for the new season of The Bachelorette! Later, we recap a couple other reality dating shows. We get down to the final four on The Courtship and discuss a few emotional goodbyes on Temptation Island. Bestselling author and friend of the pod, Jessica Goodman, joins us!
To learn mo...
2022-05-241h 48Bad On PaperAn Announcement!So today we have some bittersweet news. In this episode, we talk about this big news, the future of the podcast, and our podcast highs from the last 4 years. 'Just Us' Episodes we loved Always Ask For More Money – Negotiating Your Salary, Getting A Promotion, and Setting Freelance Rates How We Read So Much + Hidden Gem Books (With Listener Recs!) FMK: Quarantine Edition Favorite Snacks, Chores That Give Us A Rush, and The Brighter Side of Quarantine. Listener Q&A: Big Life Decisions, Career Moves, Da...
2022-02-091h 00
The Inner Alchemy Podcast with Becca Clegg: Empowering You to Create Your Dream Life Using the Magic WithinBecca with Claire Pearson on Following Your Fun, Channeling Your Inner Entrepreneur, and the Power in TryingThe Inner Alchemy Podcast is BACK with Season Two, and I couldn't be more excited to kick it off with resident "Joy Coach" -- and one of my best friends-- Claire Pearson (@clairepearsoncoaching). Claire's story of reclaiming her role in the driver's seat of her life is better than your average bedtime story (and it even includes a fashion show!). It's the story of a woman who dared to ask herself, "Is this what I really want out of my life?," before daring even greater to make the radical shifts that would bring her more joy and fulfillment. We...
2022-01-2642 min
They Thought I Was YouMary-Kate and Ashley: The Truman ShowMary-Kate and Ashley were just 6 months old when they had the audition that propelled them to stardom. Learn how Hollywood producers coerced the twins' mother, Jarnette "Jarnie" Olsen, into trapping her daughters in a real-life Truman Show situation — beginning with that fated Full House audition. We also unpack the dangers of celebrity and the parallels between the Olsen twins and teen pop stars. And, of course, we play our favorite game: Britney Spears & Christina Aguilera, Billie Eilish & Finneas, Dave Coulier & John Stamos — who's the Mary-Kate, and who's the Ashley? -----------------------------------------SOURCE MATERIAL:VH1 Driv...
2021-08-2450 min
Cracking Content PodcastEp. 041 Why You Should Be Pitching To The Press with Rebecca HeapsWelcome to the Cracking Content Podcast, helping entrepreneurs to amplify their expertise through storytelling, content, and PR so they can get more sales and make a bigger impact. Every business has a story to tell. Don't be afraid to tell it. In this episode, I'm going to be talking to Becca Heaps, the founder of Tentshare, and also the curator of Tentival 2021. It is really exciting to have Becca on the podcast for lots of reasons; we've worked together, she’s been a client of mine, she’s done some of my courses, and also does coaching with...
2021-05-1817 min
Language During MealtimeInterview with Michelle Schaub, Author of Kindness is a Kite String"Kindness is an open door to welcome others through" Michelle Schaub, Kindness is a Kite String
Kindness is a Kite String...The Uplifting Power of Empathy written by Michelle Schaub and illustrated by Claire LaForte is a beautiful book to help teach children about the power of kindness.
This poetic book is full of literacy and language opportunities. Kindness is a Kite String can help teach children about the power of being kind to others on a daily basis. Sometimes we discuss kindness being this grand gesture but it can be as simple as holding...
2021-04-2724 min
Golden HourElle Woods could never... (ft. Jade Baker)This week Claire & Becca are joined by Georgetown Law student, Jade Baker. As a child, she lived in 14 states; in college, she went from being a highly regarded sprinter to a record-setting hammer thrower in just a year; and just a few weeks ago, she became the first-ever black female student body president of Georgetown Law! In today’s episode, Jade explains how her early life experiences and impressive resume have taught her the “art of adaptability”, how to be a great leader, and empowered her to take on the many pressures that often accompany being the “first” or the “on...
2021-03-2931 minGolden Hourshoutout to the mean girls that got us here (ft. Grace Brassel)In today’s episode, Claire & Becca are joined by Tik Tok icon, Grace Brassel! After a not-so-great experience with Greek life at the University of Delaware, Grace took to Tik Tok to make light of the whole situation and now has over 230k followers!!! In today’s episode, she explains how rejection jump-started her career, what it’s like to go viral overnight, and how becoming the president of her own spoof sorority, “Kappa Raffa”, has helped her grow in self-confidence. Most importantly, she reminds us that the hardest seasons of our lives don’t last forever (and spills a lit...
2021-03-1531 minGolden Hourwhat's your why? (ft. Maddi Desiano)In this week’s episode, Claire & Becca are joined by UCLA soccer player, Maddi Desiano. After being sidelined for three years due to injury, Maddi talks about the highs and lows of her rehab process and what it was like to finally play again! She shares a little bit about how her journey (and long-awaited return) taught her to be patient and helped her rediscover her love for the game. Whether you are battling an injury yourself or you’ve never played a sport a day in your life, we can assure you, there’s no place you’d rather...
2021-03-0823 minGolden Hourhow to fake it ‘til you make it (ft. Brooke Brady)Today Claire & Becca spend some time catching up, reflecting on season two so far, and reminiscing about middle school business ideas. Later in the episode, San Diego-based photographer, Brooke Brady, joins the conversation to share the truth about starting over, being your own boss, and the art of making things up as you go along.
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2021-03-0228 minGolden Hour“if you name it, I eat it” — learning to listen to your body (ft. Nia Augustine)This week Claire & Becca chat with Nia Augustine, a first-generation college student, yoga-lover, and advocate for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (also known as PCOS). Nia shares her symptoms and how she manages them, walks us through her fitness & meditation journey, and reminds us to “own it” at every stage of life.
Resources Nia mentioned:
A Patient’s Guide to PCOS: https://www.amazon.com/Patients-Guide-PCOS-Understanding-Reversing-Polycystic/dp/0805078282
The PCOS Girls Podcast: https://www.thepcosgirls.com/
The PCOS Nutritionist Podcast: https://thepcosnutritionist.com/podcast/
@nourished.nutritionist: https://www.in...
2021-02-2229 minGolden Hourpassion projects 101: how to find inspiration, stay motivated, & produce content you love (ft. Nima)Claire & Becca are joined by fashion and lifestyle blogger, Nima! Nima talks about building her site while working full time, explains where her inspiration comes from, and reminds us to be gentle to ourselves. If you are on the fence about starting something new, struggling to find inspiration to keep something going, or just feel a little unmotivated, this is the episode for you.
Enjoy✨
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Nima’s Blog: https://www.nimasaid.com/
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2021-02-1526 minBad On PaperSmall Business School with Luv Scrub Founder, Caroline Owusu-AnsahToday we are joined by Caroline Owusu-Ansah, the founder of Luv Scrub! If you have been listening for a while you know that Grace is obsessed with her Luv Scrub—and rightfully so. This exfoliating cloth was awarded Allure's Best of Beauty Award, leaves your skin baby soft, and replaces your old loofah or pouf - for good! Caroline shares the journey to build her business and her lessons learned, from ways to avoid burnout to finding a mentor to taking care of your mental health. More Caroline: www.theluvscrub.com @luvscrub ...
2021-02-101h 13Golden HourInstagram addictions, personal branding, and online authenticity (ft. Lily Nikias)This week Claire & Becca chat with Lily Nikias about all things Instagram! Lily shares her opinion on the current culture of social media, tries to determine how young is too young to be active online, and explains why she is intentional about letting her personality shine. Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear this week’s question, then head over to our Instagram, @goldenhour.podcast, to share your answer!
Check out Lily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyantonianikias/ & https://www.instagram.com/seeing_lily/
2021-02-0833 minGolden Hour“I’m not a quitter, we just don’t vibe” (ft. Grace Jarrett)The Golden Girls are back! This week Claire & Becca are joined by Physician Assistant student, Grace Jarrett. Grace shares some of her experiences as an undergrad, talks about life after 12+ years of competitive soccer, and explains the importance of reading the room — through it all, she’s learned when to let go and how to pivot. So, whether you’re starting a new chapter of your life or trying to close out an old one, you won’t want to miss what she has to say!
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2021-02-0135 minGolden Hourself-care... but make it intentionalThis week Becca & Claire talk stress, self-care, and social media.
2020-10-1331 minGolden Hourcatch up with ClaireThis week Claire does her first solo episode! Tune in to get a sneak peek into her brain...
2020-10-0715 minGolden Hour"I'm so happy we aren't friends..."This week Becca & Claire talk friendship, accountability, and pushing each other.
2020-09-1531 minGolden Hour"not the bayang"This week Becca & Claire talk race, hair, and unfortunate middle school outfit choices...
2020-09-0830 minGolden Hour"a brunette & a brunette..."Meet your hosts, Becca & Claire. The two best friends you didn't know you were missing.
2020-09-0114 min
Backstage with Becca B.Ep. 14 with For The Record's Claire BlackwelderOn this episode I talk with Claire about how watching her mom perform in theatre has inspired her to do the same, when she started learning how to play piano, how she got cast in “Power Rangers Dino Charge”, her experience performing on stage with For The Record Live on land and sea, and much more.
2020-08-2158 min
Language During MealtimeInterview with Claire Annette Noland, Author of Evie's Field DayClaire Noland is the author of easy readers, board books, and picture books for young children. She knows that everyone who reads is a winner and as a children’s librarian, reading specialist, and author, her life’s goal is to excite kids about books and reading.
Claire Annette Noland is a children’s writer born and raised in California. When she was a girl her father handed her his old binoculars (which she still uses) and her mother gave her a journal. It was only natural that she became an explorer and writer.
Claire’s second...
2020-06-2027 min
Love to See It with Emma and ClaireBONUS: When Bachelor Nation Declared Black Lives Matter (Sort Of)A lot has happened in the weeks since then-police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd. This horrifying event sparked mass protests against racism and police brutality, around the country and around the globe.
Since then, arrests have been made, public schools have cut ties with police departments, white CEOs and Editors In Chief have been forced to step down, and famous reality TV stars have been fired. And it seems – maybe – that space has finally been opened up for anti-racist fans of The Bachelor franchise to not just demand real change, but actually get it.
Bachelor alumni who...
2020-06-181h 32Bad On PaperIn Five Years Book ClubThis month, we read In Five Years by Rebecca Serle. We both absolutely loved this book and read it in under 24 hours. Before diving into the book, we do our usual quarantine catch up. We are both healthy, staying busy, and Tyrion (Grace's cat) seems to have developed a newfound love for Zoom calls. This book is about best friends, Dannie and Bella. Dannie is a little bit uptight and is one of those women who always has a plan and knows exactly what she wants. Meanwhile, Bella is a bit more flighty and romantic. O...
2020-04-2954 minBad On PaperInvesting 101: Sallie Krawcheck on the gender wealth gapIn today's episode, we chatted with Sallie Krawcheck (founder and CEO of Ellevest) about the relationship women have with investing. Sallie has been one of our dream guests for some time now and we both learned so much from our conversation. Sallie explains the difference between the wage gap and the wealth gap for women, and the different ways that women spend, save, and manage money. Sallie gives us advice about saving vs. investing, how to get lower interest rates, common mistakes, and how to be more critical about where your money is invested. We also get personal, talking...
2020-04-081h 17Bad On PaperAlisha Ramos, Founder of Girls Night In, talks Self Care, Career Changes, and ConfidenceAlisha Ramos, Founder and CEO of Girls Night In, and self proclaimed indoor kid/introvert, joins us to share her journey to create her company and the ways her business has changed as it grows. We talk about starting and scaling a business, work/life balance, and its challenges as a female founder. We dish on our self care pet peeves (we all have them!), our definitions of self care, and what is next for GNI. We also talk of our love of a good newsletter and Alisha's idea of the perfect night in. Favorite...
2020-03-181h 33Bad On PaperClaire Mazur and Erica Cerulo on work wifing, closing their business, and the decision whether to have kidsThis is hands down one of our favorite interviews yet! Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur, founders of Of a Kind (RIP!), join us to talk about founding and running a business with your friend. We dive into how they split their roles in the business, travel styles, and hiring a management coach (AKA a business therapist). We also chat about how they're processing the closure of their company and what's next. Then we turn to the subject of motherhood, and have an incredibly candid conversation about how Claire grappled with whether or not she wanted...
2020-02-051h 42
Love to See It with Emma and ClaireBONUS: Ben Higgins and Becca Kufrin Talk Peter’s Season and What to Expect From ‘The Bachelor: Live on Stage’We caught up with Ben Higgins and Becca Kufrin backstage at BUILD studios before they set off on tour with The Bachelor Live On Stage. They gave us their thoughts on how Peter’s season is going so far as well as the Bachelor to Influencer pipeline and how it’s changed since their time on the show. And, of course, they filled us in on what to expect from The Bachelor Live On Stage, which kicks off next month in Mesa, Arizona.
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2020-01-3038 minBad On PaperGrace Interviews Becca! Decorating Her Apartment, The Term "Influencer", and Freelance LifeFor this month's "Just Us" episodes, Becca had the idea to interview each other! This week Grace interviews Becca. We crowdsourced the questions from you and had so much fun interviewing each other. You already know Becca, but how well do you really know her? Today all of your questions are answered. Does Becca have a secret boyfriend? Becca tells us her goals for the podcast (and her instagram too!), what it's like gaining an online following, thoughts on the word influencer and why she doesn't consider herself one. Becca also talks about shifting to freelance, getting...
2019-12-181h 21Bad On PaperKate Kennedy of Be There in Five on podcasting, influencer culture, and why her husband is blocked on Instagram.We're so excited to have our friend Kate Kennedy join us today! You probably know her from her podcast, Be There in Five… OR her book Twinkle, Twinkle Social Media Star, her hilarious pop culture commentary on Instagram, or her viral doormat business. She talks about how she started her business, how she came up with the idea for the podcast, and her career journey. We talk about press trips, Instagram triggers, the influencers we admire most, and (of course) Taylor Swift, and why Kate is such a Stan. Kate makes her 2020 predictions for pop culture and influencer trends an...
2019-12-111h 53Bad On PaperAndrea Dunlop (the author of We Came Here to Forget) talks to us about her book!Yesterday we talked about We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlop and today we're so happy to have her with us for a special bonus episode where we talk about the book! We talk to her about her writing process and how she developed the plot line for the book (which is somehow both thrilling with a happy redemption story). We loved this book, and we learned more about Andrea's personal experiences that led to writing this. She set out to debunk myths about the issue and what pop culture is getting right and wrong about Munchausen's by...
2019-11-2851 min
The Get Paid Podcast: The Stark Reality of Entrepreneurship and Being Your Own BossBecca Tracey: On the Road to a Million DollarsBecca Tracey teaches solopreneurs to build a business that helps them finally live their dream life (of working without pants and never setting foot in a crappy cubicle again). As the head/only honcho at The Uncaged Life, she works with online business owners to get clear on their brand message, create packages that sell, and helps them learn what it actually takes to get and keep clients. Today, she's back on the Get Paid Podcast to talk about her progress towards her million dollar goal, adding evergreen offers between her live launches, buying investment...
2019-08-151h 03
The Get Paid Podcast: The Stark Reality of Entrepreneurship and Being Your Own BossFrom the Archives: Becca Tracey in 2015 Becca Tracey of The Uncaged Life makes business look ridiculously effortless. (I'm serious - it's ALMOST annoying.) That's what happens when you find your perfect target market coupled with a system that helps those same people get results. But what kind of list size do you need to run a group coaching program 4-5 times a year? How do you price it? And how do you get referrals without an affiliate program? In this episode you'll hear: -- How much Becca's business made in 2014, and the breakdown of her various revenue sources. -- How she gets people who are...
2019-08-151h 09
The Yours Chewly PodcastEpisode 47: Intuitive Eating...For Life! Client SpotlightDear Listener,
Today's episode features yet another conversation between myself and one of my rockstar 1:1 coaching clients. But wait, there's a twist...
Becca graduated from the coaching program in February and has been living her intuitive eating journey on her own now for nearly four months! In our conversation, we talk about how she not only went from a macro tracking, intermittent faster to a confident intuitive eater, but ALSO her thoughts on the sustainability of an intuitive eating lifestyle.
And as always, if anything in this episode resonates with you, don't hesitate to reach out for help. I'd love...
2019-06-1229 minBad On PaperEp 58: The Nitty Gritty of Our Morning RoutinesToday it's just us, and we're interviewing each other about the nitty gritty of our morning routines. From breakfast to beauty products, we're breaking down our morning rituals. This episode was inspired by a series on A Few Things with Claire And Erica. It's one of our favorite podcasts, you should check it out! Also in this episode, Grace met (and clung for dear life to) Peter Hermann from Younger and Becca has a mortifying Uber saga that ended in -1 pairs of shoes. Sponsor: Harper Wilde: Go to Harperwilde.com/bop and...
2019-06-121h 22
Love to See It with Emma and Claire‘Bachelorette’ S14 Finale With Allison WilliamsOn this episode, Allison Williams joins to recap ‘The Bachelorette’ season 14 finale. We discuss Becca’s level of happiness, Garrett’s poetic kind of love, Blake’s sweaty heartbreak, and ask more of the apology on ‘After The Final Rose’.
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2018-08-071h 43
Love to See It with Emma and Claire'Bachelorette' S14e6 With Derek PethVirginia is for lovers ... or so they say! On this episode, Jason rises the ranks, Chris flames out "guns blazing", and Becca finds a friend in Leo. BOTH Claire and Emma are back this week, and they are joined by good friend of the pod and Bachelor Nation alum Derek Peth.
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2018-07-031h 23