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Actual* ExpertsWTF is… A Mortgage?! Ft. The #1 Female Loan Officer in WI, Kristen AmbosIn this episode of Actual* Experts, Lundie and Caitlin sit down with Kristin Ambos, CPO at Point Mortgage Corporation and the number one female loan officer in Wisconsin, to finally demystify home buying. We get into what a mortgage actually is (beyond “a loan with a fancy name”), how lenders decide what you can afford, and why your debt-to-income ratio and monthly payment matter way more than the interest rate (plus WTF that actually means).We cover:Should you buy or keep renting – and how to actually compare the twoWhat really happens if you se...
2025-11-251h 24Actual* ExpertsWTF is... Libido?! ft. Somatic Intimacy Coach, Hannah JohnsonIn this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with somatic intimacy coach and founder of The Libido Fairy, Hannah Johnson, to demystify libido, desire, and why so many women feel confused or stressed about their sex drive. Hannah breaks down what libido actually is, why it changes throughout our lives, and why nothing is wrong with you if yours feels low, missing, or inconsistent. From spontaneous vs. responsive desire, to anatomy myths, p*rn misconceptions, pleasure mapping, and navigating mismatched desire in relationships, Hannah brings clarity, science, and zero shame to one of the...
2025-11-181h 18Actual* ExpertsWTF is... Personal Investing?! (Caitlin invests $5k live!) ft. Cameron Rogers, CFAIn this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with Cameron Rogers - CFA and Partner at Angeles Wealth Management - to break down WTF investing for your future even means. From paying off debt and building an emergency fund, to getting started with your first $5K in the market, Cameron walks us through the actual steps you should be taking to becoming an investor (even if you’ve been avoiding it). Join us to learn WTF the difference between stocks and bonds is, why women often make better investors than men, and how Caitlin invests $5k liv...
2025-11-111h 23Actual* ExpertsWTF is... Therapy?! (EMDR, Ketamine, and everything in between) ft. Licensed Therapist, Kristina SpurlockIn this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with licensed EMDR therapist Kristina Spurlock, MA, LMHC to pull back the curtain on what really happens in therapy. Kristina explains the science behind EMDR - from eye movements to somatic cues - and shares her honest take on ChatGPT as a “therapist” and the rise of buzzwords like triggered and gaslighting. Whether you’ve been in therapy for years or are just curious, this episode is your crash course in what modern mental health care really looks like.01:00 – Intro & Actual Stats
2025-11-041h 13Actual* ExpertsWTF is... Blockchain and Crypto?! Ft. Elaine Asher, Co-Founder of Eve WealthIn this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with Elaine Asher - crypto veteran and Co-Founder of Eve Wealth - to demystify blockchain, cryptocurrency, and why women can’t afford to sit this one out. After nearly a decade in the industry, Elaine shares how blockchain is reshaping finance, what Bitcoin actually is, how to start investing (safely), and why crypto isn’t just for “bros with Lambos.” From volatility to environmental myths to women’s wealth creation, she breaks it all down, and explains why getting “off zero” might be the smartest financial move you make this year...
2025-10-281h 18Actual* ExpertsWTF is... Birth?! Ft. Jessica Diggs, Licensed MidwifeIn this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with Jessica Diggs, licensed midwife and birth educator based in Los Angeles, to unpack one of life’s most universal - and intimidating - experiences: BIRTH. From inductions and epidurals to vaginal flora and the “10 cm hole” myth, Jessica helps demystify what actually happens in our bodies during labor, and why the best birth plan is simply one where you feel safest. Whether you’re a future mom, a partner, already a parent, or just curious about how the ‘miracle of life’ really works, we pro...
2025-10-211h 19Actual* ExpertsWTF is... A Prenup?! With Alexa Turner, JDIn this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with Alexa Turner - Toronto-based Family Lawyer, Collaborative Practitioner, and Accredited Family Mediator - to unpack one of the most misunderstood (and anxiety-inducing) parts of modern marriages: the prenup. From what prenups actually are, who actually needs one, to how to navigate the emotional, financial, and legal realities behind them, Alexa explains how couples can approach “marriage contracts” with clarity and compassion. 00:30 – Intro & Actual Stats17:00 – WTF is a mediator? And why Alexa practices ‘collaborative’ law24:00 – WTF is a prenup? What it covers...
2025-10-141h 11Actual* ExpertsWTF is... Venture Capital?! With Lemme and Oatly investor, Anna WhitemanIn this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with Anna Whiteman, venture capitalist and consumer growth investor at Coefficient Capital, to demystify the world of VC. From angel investing and valuations to what a board seat really means, Anna explains how deals get done, why picking the right investor is like dating, and what founders should know before raising capital. She also shares stories from investing in some of our fav household brands like Drunk Elephant, Vacation, and Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme, plus how her Rad Ladies network is all about wo...
2025-10-071h 06Actual* ExpertsWTF is... Egg Freezing?! With Dr. Lucky Sekhon, M.D.In this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, OB-GYN, Reproductive Endocrinologist, and one of NYC’s leading fertility specialists, to demystify one of the most talked-about topics of our generation: egg freezing. From what REIs actually do, to the myths about birth control, fertility decline, and how environment and age impact our chances, Dr. Sekhon breaks it all down. She shares insider advice on navigating clinics, understanding your biological clock, and why her upcoming book is basically health class 2.0 for adults who want real answers.01:00 - Intro & Actual St...
2025-09-301h 12Actual* ExpertsWTF is... Postpartum Depression?! With Dr. Sarah Oreck, M.D.In this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with Dr. Sarah Oreck—board-certified reproductive psychiatrist and co-founder of Mavida Health, to answer the one: WTF is postpartum depression? We pull apart baby blues vs. Postpartum Depression vs. postpartum psychosis, decode why intrusive thoughts don’t make you a “bad mom,” and talk about the wild hormonal crash after birth. Dr. Oreck shares why postpartum anxiety is often the first guest to show up, how real sleep is basically medicine, what partners can do besides “help,” when it’s time to call in professionals and how community care can chang...
2025-09-231h 25Actual* ExpertsWTF is... Merging Finances with your Partner?! With Shalina Martos, CFPIn this first-ever expert episode, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with Shalina Martos, Registered Investment Advisor and founder of Martos Wealth Management, to unpack the exciting, sometimes messy process of combining money in relationships. From debt and income imbalances to financial abuse, credit scores, and estate planning, Shalina shares candid, practical advice every couple needs to hear. She also introduces her ABCDE…H method - a simple framework for tackling money conversations without the drama.00:01 - Intro & Actual Stats00:12 – The “conservative tax” women pay in investing00:15 – Why women should stay engaged in...
2025-09-2351 minActual* ExpertsWelcome to Actual ExpertsThe Actual Experts Podcast is where two millennial BFFs (that’s us - Caitlin and Lundie) interview real experts to help demystify the big, confusing, and sometimes intimidating topics that shape women’s lives.It all started around dinner tables with our girlfriends; talking about things like mutual funds, egg freezing, prenups, AI, and luteal phases, and realizing how often we just don't know what we don't know… So we decided to change that. Our goal is simple: to help women make better, more informed decisions about their lives, with conversations that are accessible, relatable, oftentimes humorous, and ac...
2025-09-1102 min