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BitterflyConfessions of a HairapistThis week Emily interviews her friend Randell about his craft and life but most importantly, the tea he hears from being a cosmetologist. It's juicy guys.Randell spills the lives of his clients via a character named Anastasia Steele, a worldly woman with a crazy life - including adult babies and losing toes. Emily reveals her own story at the end, which has become a part of Anastasia's life.You can follow along with Emily @thebitterflypodcast and Randell on TikTok @Rawdelll
2023-06-1357 minBitterflyToo Young to be Child-FreeThis week Emily and Cory Ehrlicher breakdown how they came to the decision to be child-free, our natalist culture, and the overall joys of sterility. Check out this episode for first-hand accounts of Cory's vasectomy (29:47) and Emily's bilateral salpingectomy (she got her fallopian tubes removed! 38:03). Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcast
2023-04-061h 03BitterflyNEEFF! Artist & Energy ReaderThis episode of Bitterfly features LEWIS NEEFF (@im.neeff) a traveling artist, energy reader, and creator of the Mercury Oracle, a divination tarot-like card system.NEEFF gives Emily a card reading. They discuss Tinder, the soul's journey, and the dead. He describes some of his energy work, experiences with spirits, and shares how you can connect with your ancestors or pets who have passed away.Book your own reading with NEEFF via DM or pre-order a Mercury Oracle to find your own way!-@im.neeff on Instagram/TikTok-NEEFF on...
2022-08-0459 minBitterflyNeurodivergentThis week, Dreu Lambarena shares her personal experience of being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world.Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcast
2022-06-3048 minBitterflyMy Body, My ChoiceIntroducing a documentary podcast about 7 women's abortion stories. This episode is dedicated to all uterus-owners [past+present+future].There are two methods of abortion - both discussed within the episode: Pill and surgical. Medication abortion (also known as the pill) consists of using two different medicines, staggered over-time, to end a pregnancy. In-clinic, surgical abortion is a procedure which uses suction to empty the uterus.Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcast
2022-05-061h 14BitterflyThe Neighbor UpstairsWelcome back, bitches! It's Season 2 of The Bitterfly Podcast. This week we've got Jack Moody from The Neighbors Upstairs Podcast to shoot the shit. We discuss Virgo season, the lies people tell you about your 20s, and Emily explains how she found a man at the grocery store and got a concussion in Mexico. Sprinkled throughout the episode is random information about being a Jew from Jack.Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcast
2021-10-211h 17BitterflyHeal the SoilRyan Averhart (@thisisryanphilip) shares his life on the Maui Bees Farm in Maui, HI and Regenerative Agriculture. We discuss how important healthy soil is to our health. Ryan gives us a Breath of Fire tutorial and Grounding Earth Meditation (1:00:50). We refer to the Netflix documentary Kiss The Ground throughout this episode.Check out the Maui Bees Farm (@mauibeeshoney) on www.mauibees.comFollow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcast
2021-08-221h 15Bitterfly31 Heal the Soil@thisisryanphilip is back to share about his life on the Maui Bees Farm in Maui, HI. We discuss Regenerative Agriculture and how important healthy soil is to our health. At the end, Ryan gives us a Breath of Fire tutorial and Grounding Earth Meditation (1:00:50).We refer to the Netflix documentary Kiss The Ground throughout this episode.Check out the Maui Bees (@mauibeeshoney) on mauibees.com
2021-08-091h 15Bitterfly1 YEAR OF BITTERFLYEmily's solo to reflect on 1 YEAR OF BITTERFLY.@thebitterflypodcast/@thebitterflypod
2021-07-2532 minBitterfly29 Covid-Cuffed IIOscar & René share their Hinge date gone extra-long, after a quarantine.Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcast
2021-07-1936 minBitterfly28 Covid-Cuffed IOscar & René share their Hinge date gone extra long.Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcast
2021-07-1030 minBitterfly27 Pride & Rainbow WashingJune is Pride month! This week Devo and Emily discuss the history of Pride in America, rainbow washing, and how to be a better ally. Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcast
2021-06-1942 minBitterfly27 RainbowsJune is Pride month! This week Devo and Emily discuss the history of Pride, rainbow washing, and how to be a better ally.
2021-06-1842 minBitterfly26 Crypto for DummiesBryan Langdahl & Adam Johnson join Bitterfly this week to discuss money - Our current banking system, the vision of Peer to Peer online payment systems, the security of blockchain ledgers and what it is to mine cryptocurrencies.Resources we mention: Neha Narula's Ted Talk: The Future of Money - https://www.ted.com/talks/neha_narula_the_future_of_money/up-next?language=enBitcoin Whitepapers - https://whitepaper.io/coin/bitcoin
2021-06-011h 11Bitterfly25 Fast FriendsEmily meets her TikTok friend Randell Love (@rawdelll) for the first time. They ask each other random questions from the list of 60 Questions to "Fall in Love"Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2021-05-191h 19Bitterfly25 Fast FriendsEmily meets her TikTok friend Randell Love (@rawdelll) for the first time. They ask each other random questions from the list of 60 Questions to "Fall in Love"Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2021-05-171h 19Bitterfly24 Abyss of AdulthoodReggie C is back on Bitterfly to discuss the age of the side-hustle, why all of us should have gotten marketing degrees, and fame. Emily talks about how she got banned from Tinder.Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcast Twitter - @thebitterflypod YouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2021-05-1457 minBitterfly23 Your First TimeBitterfly's first docucast features 14 virginity stories.Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2021-05-131h 02Bitterfly23 Your First TimeBitterfly's first docucast features stories about 12 virginities.Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
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BitterflyTrailer: BitterflyBitterfly with Emily Altobelli explores various lifestyles, personalities, taboos, relationships & sex in our crazy-ass world. Knowledge is food, bitches! Eat up. Stay curious, question archaic notions, and leave the world a better place than you found it 🌼 Follow along with Emily: Email - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2021-05-0800 minBitterfly22 Beyond the BucketlistGeena Truman (@beyond_the_bucketlist) is a freelance Travel Writer and Van Lifer - she strives to help people understand a destination beyond the tourist attractions. We discuss the value of immersive travel and some of her experiences.We delve into the Instagram vs. Reality of living in a van with her fiance: how to start, the environmental impact, and the compassion that comes from having a taste of homelessness.Geena's immersive budget travel guides and van tips can be found on her website - beyondthebucketlist.coFollow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcast
2021-04-191h 03Bitterfly21 Sexual HealingTugce Balik (@tugcebalik) is an Intimacy & Sex Coach and PhD candidate for Holistic Psych & Sexology. We discuss "the work" involved in sexual healing. Tugce gives us a list of relationship green flags to look for and ideas to spice up your sex.The books we discuss: Attached by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller & How The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD.Check out the Kama App - it's like Headspace for sexual wellness.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypod...
2021-04-0759 minBitterfly20 Risky BusinessWe discuss the evolution of Steve's business model, the emotional implications of providing people with their vices, and the unique perspective he gained on humanity.Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2021-03-2258 minBitterfly19 Wild Wild TikTokReid Bervik (@reidbervik) is a TikToker (@reiderrrr), mental health coach, writer, podcaster. Find out about his compartmentalized online personalities and the nuances of TikTok.Reid's podcast, Recess is available at reidbervik.comFollow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2021-02-2159 minBitterfly18 Water BoyMike Healy (@spike.healy) is a scuba instructor and health nut. We talk about diving, ocean/earth conservation, and multi-level marketing.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2021-02-131h 12Bitterfly17 Audio Engineer Music FairyCourtney Layacan (@courtneylayacan) is a Radio Audio Engineer, Producer & Musician. We touch on opportunities for women, pandemic dating/ghosting, break-ups, and how drugs can enhance the creative experience. Court gives us a special musical performance at the end.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2021-01-231h 51Bitterfly16 Moods*Trigger Warning* This week, Yvette shares her history of mental health through behavior and diagnosis, with information she learned and decisions she made along the way.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2020-12-3147 minBitterfly15 Sex Ed & WellnessTaylor Stafford (@iamtaylorstafford) founder of Women Against Taboo and host of the podcast Talk Taboo discusses her interest in sexual education, wellness, and destigmatization of sexual taboos.If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual trauma, go to Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center's website or you can call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2020-12-181h 11Bitterfly14 Activist ScientistGail Stonebarger (@gailstone) discusses her Alzheimer's research on primates and perspective on sexism/racism in science as a queer activist. We also touch on Covid-19 antibody tests and mutual aid in our communities.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2020-12-111h 24Bitterfly13 LA WriterMatt McDonald (@stl.matt) describes his start in the film industry as a Director's Assistant before becoming a self-employed Screen Writer.Follow along with Emily: @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2020-12-0441 min
Bitterfly12 OnlyFansEmily interviews Jordan Alexis James (@jordanalexisjames) on her OnlyFans journey. Follow Emily on Instagram: @thebitterflypodcast
2020-11-2600 minBitterfly11 EvolvingReggie C (@comedyregg) brings his comedic commentary on adulthood, toxic masculinity, feminism, and growing up religious in suburbia.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2020-11-1451 minBitterfly10 CodependencyEmily and Aren Cederlind discuss codependency, internal + external boundaries, and introspective psychological work at large. Why is codependency romanticized in pop culture? Find out how you can utilize your own boundaries to create better relationships. Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2020-11-0547 minBitterfly09 VibingThis week, Emily and her soul sista Melissa Thompson (@cupofmelissa) talk female masturbation, sexual education, and porn.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2020-10-3049 minBitterfly08 Making LemonadeEmily's solo this week to make lemonade and discuss a recent and traumatic-ass experience on her way to Goodwill.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2020-10-2117 minBitterfly07 Birth·edMaggie Altobelli is back by popular demand to discuss her birthing experience. We left off in the "02 Birth" episode wondering how she was going to remove her parasite and my niece, Leia from the womb.Lately Maggie's been doing all the fun shit - literally, shit! Getting pooped on, changing diapers, breastfeeding and not sleeping through the night. She also got engaged! Listen to the story of why Emily got ordained and her reaction to finding out Maggie was expecting.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypod
2020-10-1451 minBitterfly06 Seattle LoveSeattleites Reese Record and Nonie Creme from Lifetime's Marrying Millions discuss their first experience with reality TV and how Covid-19 affected filming. We touch on feminism, their first date, bodily autonomy, and a bit on parenthood.Is the Seattle Freeze real? We discuss their favorite ways to spend time together - Do you need fresh date ideas around the city? Check it out! As Reese would say, "Wake up everyday and do rad shit"!Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcast...
2020-10-031h 06Bitterfly05 LongevityEmily interviews John Kelly (johnfariskelly) about his exploration of behavioral change and empowerment. How can we prepare for old age? Find out why you should practice getting up off the floor now!Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2020-09-181h 12Bitterfly04 Trust*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode features a story about sexual assault which some listeners may find emotionally disturbing based on personal trauma. Please beware.Anonymous Mel discusses the progression of her relationship with a friend from college.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2020-09-1051 minBitterfly03 Waking UpRyan Philip (@thisisryanphilip) discusses his transformation from party boy and corporate drone to yoga instructor and Intuitive Life Coach in Maui, Hawaii. He touches on healthy eating (J.E.R.F), expanding consciousness, and finding alignment through yoga, meditation, and other spiritual exploration.Why is being busy sexy? How do we slow down and find peace? Ryan describes how to engage the Pranic body, 'get right' energetically, and invoke our inner cheerleader. He also explains dropping into someone's energy field.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypod
2020-08-261h 16Bitterfly02 BirthThis week, Emily interviews her hella pregnant sister Maggie, on how babies are like parasites, the ways your body changes, and the options you have for birthing an upside-down baby. HOLY SHIT WOMEN ARE STRONG AS HELL.Have you ever wondered how much this endeavor actually costs? We touch on drinking breast milk, how no one in the world today asked to be here, and how parenting is like sports.Find out at the end how I decided to be called 'Birdie' instead of 'Aunt'.UPDATE: A week after recording Maggie gave birth...
2020-08-1944 minBitterfly01 SeekingEmily interviews anonymous Sugar Baby Karen on various tips to starting a Seeking Arrangement account - including how to be enticing, find what you're looking for, and stay safe. The episode is sprinkled with personal stories about her experiences with daddies, Steve & Bill.Follow along with Emily:Instagram - @thebitterflypodcastTwitter - @thebitterflypodTikTok - @thebitterflypodcastYouTube - The Bitterfly Podcast
2020-08-1459 min