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Raw Female70/Raw Rerun: A horrifying walk down memory lane with Wendy EulerIn this final Raw Reun of the series, Wendy, Kris & Allie recall fashion, beauty and music nightmares of decades past. HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH WENDY:ruffled collar with side buttonsJack & DianeForenza sweaters backwards with a VTwist-a-BeadsPointy-toe Mias with pegged, acid-washed jeansJellies & their dirt ringsThe queen of shoulder padsThe Fe-mulletThe psychology around the makeup mirrorBlue frosted eye shadowStripping your derm"I came from a bad tanning bed"Argyle sweater vest with nothing underneathStirrup pantsOverallsThe Tennille haircutWhat were we singing?LINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:2022-05-2409 min
Raw Female69/Raw Rerun: Hacking it with screenwriter-journalist Monica Corcoran HarelIn this Raw Rerun, it's all about the hacks—and the screenplay. It's Part 2 of our chat with screenwriter/author Monica Corcoran Harel!HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH MONICA IN PART 2:Invisibility Paulina PorizkovaOuter vs. inner imageA female magazine that moved the needle Monica's top beauty hacks How Monica pops a browHer husband got lucky, thanks to a brow gel pickupMonica's top wellness hackStrolling with a wine glassThe power of a made bedA morning power tripA humanity hackCompeting with womenThere's enough to go aroundWomen lifting women Confrontation Monica's Netflix screenplayHollywood's eyeing 50+ women, finallyLINK...2022-05-1726 min
Raw Female68/Raw Rerun: Talking Pretty Ripe with screenwriter & journalist Monica Corcoran Harel, Part 1In this Raw Rerun, Kris & Allie sit down with screenwriter, journalist and best-selling author Monica Corcoran Harel, the founder of the weekly Pretty Ripe newsletter. Netflix just purchased her feature film screenplay, a byproduct of the spark she found in reinvention. Part 1 of a 2-part series. HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH MONICA:The culture of keeping up appearancesCrazy kid's parties in Los Angeles, 'copters included!The gratitude for having a daughter at 42 Juicy and vibrantMothers and their obsessionsAging positively and the gifts we getMenopause is a buzzword in Silicon ValleyA slight detour on men's bal...2022-05-1032 min
Raw Female67/Raw Rerun: Nit-picking MomIn this Raw Rerun, our tech savvy mom was operating without a right-click and driving Kris crazy with her Adobe Acrobat.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED ON NIT-PICKING MOM:Dave would order the fruit sliced & dicedOutsourcing to the extremeClearing off the badges12,522 emails in the phone inboxTight as a drumMom's relying on flagsAge vs email load has Mom hyperventilatingTwinsiesGarageband gives Kris anxietyNo intersection with the meatsOutsourcing and control issuesShe can't right-clickOvernighting more mousesThe Adobe Acrobat nightmareDeep dive or letting it go?LINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Precut fr...2022-05-0308 min
Raw Female66/Raw Rerun: Mom Won't ListenIn this Raw Rerun, Allie can’t get beyond the fact that Mom doesn’t listen to Raw Female. And she’s got a plan.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN "MOM WON'T LISTEN":Allie's ready to go rogue on her motherToo old for vag talk?Sensitive spot for the last bornThe cut-and-paste solutionShe's gonna regret itAllie is definitely not OKKris is absolutely fineNothing's resolvedCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE👉 Join our email list and we'll remind you when episodes drop👉 Follow us on I...2022-04-2602 min
Raw Female65/Raw Rerun: Pistachio ProblemsIn this rerun, the sisters are back and they're unpacking a pistachio problem. Quickly the conversation devolves into mother issues.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED ON "PISTACHIO PROBLEMS":Paying to winThrowing money around like nutsMom won't buy the meats, even at CostcoThe problem with the picnicLettuce on the meatloafMom doesn't listen, nor will she refer us outDangerous driver, pistachio-styleGrabbing Mom's email listLINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Wonderful PistachiosMeatloaf fit for Nora Ephron: tasty!U.S. Route 101CONNECT WITH RAW FE...2022-04-1904 min
Raw Female64: Raw Rerun: Fun & Games at the GynoIn this Raw Rerun, Kris lands on a gyno that she’s finally in sync with. Fun & Games is a very confusing re-telling of various visits to the gyno, in search of answers to a couple symptoms with biopsies along the way. Good luck, listeners! Email us at info@rawfemale.com for clarification. And don’t visit Paper Source for any other reason than to have fun with paper and notecards!HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED:What a colposcopy isTools of the tradeMelon baller with teethWhat she grabbedReading about a colpoA lichen sclerosus diagnostic biopsy...2022-04-1208 min
Raw Female63/Raw Rerun: Our Last HitsIn this rerun, Kris & Allie relive the last times they were hit on. One's a fairytale. One's a horror.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED:the whole invisibility thinglet’s pop a lipwe love that strangera sweet line Allie at Goodwill“Mama, you ain’t too old to F*%#” CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE👉 Join our email list and we'll remind you when episodes drop.👉 Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast👉 Visit our website👉 If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!👉 And don't forget t...2022-03-1506 min
Raw Female62/Raw Rerun: Talking age, life and style with Goodbye Croptop's Wendy EulerIn this Raw Rerun we sit down with age activist Wendy Euler, the force behind Goodbye Croptop, a platform that focuses on style and inspiration for women in midlife. Kris, Allie & Wendy talk about the power of style, the superpowers in midlife, reinvention and much more.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH WENDY EULER:throwing in the towelhow style can turn you aroundthe difference between style and fashionless is more/keep it simplewearing what makes you feel goodCost Per Wear (CPW)Wendy’s style hack for Krisback to basics in every arenastyle as a baro...2022-03-0837 min
Raw Female61/Raw Rerun: Poor RickIn this Raw Rerun, our sound engineer Rick Altieri listens to some quite cringeworthy Raw Female content. But is that a win for girlfriend Jess?Find Rick and the work he does here!CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE👉Join our email list and we'll remind you when episodes drop👉Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast👉 Visit our website👉If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!👉 And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!RAW FEMALE: I...2022-03-0103 min
Raw Female60/Raw Rerun: Would You Rather?In this Raw Rerun, Kris advocates for a probe at the doctor's office but Allie turns it into a potent game of Would You Rather?2022-02-2205 min
Raw Female59/Raw Rerun: Tech HellIn this Raw Rerun, Kris is worried she’s on a “flame list” after frustration-typing to a tech company. The company lays out some diplomatic guidelines.Here's what we discussed:• keyboard banging •• email-delay hack •• bantering with Vince •• LMGTFY •• "shared communication goals" •• hot potato •Links to resources discussed in this podcast:Let Me Google That For YouConnect with Raw Female👉Join our email list and we'll remind you when episodes drop👉Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast2022-02-1506 min
Raw Female58/Raw Rerun: Sweetwater is winning!In this Raw Rerun, a sound company's over-the-top customer service has Kris & Allie giddy. Includes a shoutout to Cliff!Links to resources discussed in this podcast:Kristen's moversSweetwaterConnect with Raw FemaleJoin our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.Visit our website.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female: Informative. Solution-based...2022-02-0805 min
Raw Female57/Raw Rerun: Hot Dog TrainerIn this Raw Rerun, Kris & Allie re-live their pre-Covid days, when a hot dog trainer would visit regularly. TW: Objectification of men.2022-02-0105 min
Raw Female56/Raw Rerun: More on pelvic health with Dr. Sara Tanza, Part 2In this Raw Rerun, we continue our chat with pelvic health physical therapist Dr. Sara Tanza we dig deeper on how best to be proactive on pelvic health, how to handle pelvic organ prolapse, the importance of a baseline assessment, what to do about the stigmas surrounding pelvic floor health and more.Here’s what we discussed with Dr. Sara in Part 2:The first visit evaluationLower back pain linked to pelvic health dysfunctionInternal work not necessaryVirtual visits are popular & effectiveProlapse issues: “pre-hab” work vitalA deeper dive into prolapse issuesPessaries: A sports bra for...2022-01-2524 min
Raw Female55/Raw Rerun: Talking pelvic floor health with Dr. Sara Tanza, Part 1In this Raw Refun, Kris & Allie sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Tanza, owner of Pelvic Potential in Santa Cruz, Calif. We talk about leaking, clenching, breathing, how best to use lube and how a pelvic floor physical therapist can help with painful sex. Dr. Sara takes listeners through a self-assessment and offers tips on breathing and muscle activation. Part 1 of 2.Here's what we discussed with Dr. Sara Tanza in Part 1:What is your pelvic floor?How our core relates to our pelvic floorPain and your pelvic...2022-01-1835 min
Raw Female54/Raw Rerun: Fecal MattersIn this Raw Rerun, Kris does a little reading in anticipation of the Raw Female interview with Dr. Sara Tanza, a pelvic health physical therapist. An intrigued Allie brings absolutely nothing to the table.2022-01-1107 min
Raw Female53/Raw Rerun: Tragedy, equity, and the scary stuff with KindleyIn this Raw Rerun, we continue our chat with Parks California CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor. We talk about a tragedy in Bangladesh, what really scared her and being effective after failure.Here's what we discussed with Kindley in Part 2:advocating locallywomen and equitymentorship and vulnerabilitya factory fire in Bangladeshlearning from failurethe fun of building a teamdeveloping a visionthe joy of checklists!the next generationJamie & Simon from Outlanderher needlepoint habitLinks to resources discussed in this podcast:Parks CaliforniaJamie from OutlanderUntamed by Glennon DoyleAbby Wambach on InstagramBridgerton2022-01-0422 min
Raw Female52/Raw Rerun: Talking growth & the big problems with KindleyIn this Raw Rerun, we sit down with Parks California President and CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor. Kindley has spent much of her career as a champion for social justice and environmental sustainability. She led human rights and environmental efforts at Gap and now heads Parks California, the non-profit partner to the California State Parks system. In the first of our two-part interview, Kindley talks about what led her to advocacy work, how origin stories matter, and the power behind her new tattoos.Here's what we discussed with Kindley in Part 1:The importance of your or...2021-12-2821 min
Raw Female51/Raw Rerun: The Vag Selfie-StickIn this Raw Rerun, a pre-pandemic Kris & Allie go out with friends and the conversation turns to tricky tools.2021-12-2108 min
Raw Female50/Raw Rerun: Grab the Clippers!In this Raw Rerun, Allie lights up over the chance to get at Dave's bald head.2021-12-1405 min
Raw Female49/Raw Rerun: Baby ArmIn this Raw Rerun, An aspirational butcher throws Kris & Allie for a loop.2021-12-0703 min
Raw Female48/Raw Rerun: Talking eggs and more with Dr. Pei-Li HuangIn this Raw Rerun, Kris & Allie talk with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Pei-Li Huang about women's health issues, IVF, donor eggs, health care advocacy, and more. They delve into infertility processes and stigmas, as well as the changing landscape of women's healthcare. Dr. Huang is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. An active member of the Massachusetts Medical Society, Dr. Huang is a champion for women's reproductive health. She is a co-founder of Fertility Solutions, an IVF center, in New England.SHOWNOTESLinks to resources discussed in this podcast2021-11-3047 min
Raw Female47/Raw Rerun: Bright Red LinesIn this Raw Rerun, Allie's nearly speechless over Kris's very "unprofessional" period-at-work situation.2021-11-2308 min
Raw Female46/Raw Rerun: More skincare talk!In this Raw Rerun, Stephanie Cullinane, PA-C, drills down on the cosmetic side of her practice, troubleshooting Allie's brown spots and Kris' fatty chin. Part 2 of 2.2021-11-1644 min
Raw Female45/Raw Rerun: Period Brag PhaseIn this Raw Rerun, Kris hits her Period Brag Phase and Allie couldn't be less impressed.2021-11-0909 min
Raw Female44/Raw Rerun: Dense BoobsIn the Raw Rerun, Kris goes in for her mammogram, only to uncover that she has dense boobs—and there's a protocol for that.2021-11-0207 min
Raw Female43/Raw Rerun: Are You a Squatter?In this Raw Rerun, Kris & Allie realize they're on opposite sides of the mirror-squatting debate. Do you check out your undercarriage with a mirror? Email us at info@rawfemale.com!2021-10-2603 min
Raw Female42/Raw Rerun: Talking protein, taking up space & fitness "snacking" with AmandaKris & Allie continue their chat with nutrition science and fitness expert Amanda Thebe in this Raw Rerun.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH AMANDA IN PART 2 OF OUR CHAT:diet trends intermittent fasting and keto dietsprioritizing proteinthe importance of strength trainingmaintaining muscle masshigh quality carbsstrength is powertaking up space the potency of small tweaks looking for protein every time you eatfunctional strength trainingfeeling empoweredosteoporosisHIIT classes vs. weight trainingAmanda’s long-haul Covid recoveryfitness “snacking” self preservation vs. self careAmanda’s to-do/ta-da! list getting beyond the stigma of anti-depressantshow taking care of ourselves reads “failure”“shift happens”: how to th...2021-10-1236 min
Raw Female41/Raw Rerun: Fitness meets menopause in our chat with Amanda ThebeA rerun of our fun and informative discussion with fitness expert Amanda Thebe, a force of nature when it comes to thriving in menopause. Amanda’s hellish journey in perimenopause spurred her to research and write Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too. With three decades of experience in the fitness industry, Amanda brings proactive positivity—and lots of laughs—to the menopause table, crafting a toolkit made up of four hacks: how to eat, how to move, how to manage stress, and how to think.Here's what we discussed with A...2021-10-0522 min
Raw Female40/Raw Rerun: Allie Spills OverIn this rerun of one of our most popular Bitties, Allie can't control her innards at the gyno and there's a little shame all around. Enjoy!2021-09-2805 min
Raw Female39/Raw Rerun: The down-low on skin care productsIn Part 2 of our chat with Dermatology PA-C Stephanie Cullinane, we focus on the cosmetic side of her practice. Stephanie discusses how to choose and use skin care products, ways to turn over skin, and more. We end with a Dermatology Rapid-Fire. Stephanie specializes in both medical and cosmetic dermatology at Aesthetic Dermatology & Skin Cancer in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you haven’t already, listen to Part 1 of our chat, where we focus on the medical side of her practice.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH STEPHANIE CULLINANE IN PART 2 OF OUR CHAT:How...2021-09-2144 min
Raw Female38/Raw Rerun: Taking care of your skin, Part 1In this rerun of one of our most popular episodes, Kris & Allie talk smart skin protocols with Dermatology PA-C Stephanie Cullinane. Stephanie specializes in both medical and cosmetic dermatology at Aesthetic Dermatology & Skin Cancer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine’s Primary Care Associate Program and holds a BA from Smith College. Before dermatology, she worked in internal medicine and gynecology.HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS CHAT WITH STEPHANIE CULLINANE:How a woman’s skin agesThe role of estrogen in skin healthCystic acneThe layers of our...2021-09-1424 min
Raw Female37/Raw Bitty: A horrifying walk down memory lane with Goodbye Croptop's Wendy EulerWendy, Kris & Allie recall fashion, beauty and music nightmares of decades past. HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH WENDY:ruffled collar with side buttonsJack & DianeForenza sweaters backwards with a VTwist-a-BeadsPointy-toe Mias with pegged, acid-washed jeansJellies & their dirt ringsThe queen of shoulder padsThe Fe-mulletThe psychology around the makeup mirrorBlue frosted eye shadowStripping your derm"I came from a bad tanning bed"Argyle sweater vest with nothing underneathStirrup pantsOverallsThe Tennille haircutWhat were we singing?LINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Jack & DianeConair Mood MirrorKristy McNicholKissing PotionLove's Baby SoftTickle DeodorantJordache JeansIndian Ear...2021-09-0709 min
Raw Female36/Q&A: Hacking it with screenwriter & journalist Monica Corcoran Harel, Part 2It's all about the hacks—and the screenplay—in Part 2 of our chat with screenwriter/author Monica Corcoran Harel.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH MONICA IN PART 2:Invisibility Paulina PorizkovaOuter vs. inner imageA female magazine that moved the needle Monica's top beauty hacks How Monica pops a browHer husband got lucky, thanks to a brow gel pickupMonica's top wellness hackStrolling with a wine glassThe power of a made bedA morning power tripA humanity hackCompeting with womenThere's enough to go aroundWomen lifting women Confrontation Monica's Netflix screenplayHollywood's eyeing 50+ women, finallyLINKS TO RESOURCES D...2021-08-3126 min
Raw Female35/Q&A: Talking Pretty Ripe with screenwriter & journalist Monica Corcoran Harel, Part 1Kris & Allie sit down with screenwriter, journalist and best-selling author Monica Corcoran Harel, the founder of the weekly Pretty Ripe newsletter. Netflix just purchased her feature film screenplay, a byproduct of the spark she found in reinvention. Part 1 of a 2-part series. HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH MONICA:The culture of keeping up appearancesCrazy kid's parties in Los Angeles, 'copters included!The gratitude for having a daughter at 42 Juicy and vibrantMothers and their obsessionsAging positively and the gifts we getMenopause is a buzzword in Silicon ValleyA slight detour on men's ballsGals and waxing: the pol...2021-08-2432 min
Raw Female34/Raw Recs: How To Help Afghan WomenKris & Allie are short on laughs in light of the tragedy unfolding—particularly for girls and women—in Afghanistan. Instead, we offer these recs and links. Please email your suggestions to info@rawfemale.com.WORTHWHILE READSThe Taliban's Return Is Catastrophic for Women, by photojournalist/writer Lynsey Addario, The Atlantic. Powerful photos and a boots-on-the-ground reflection of the past two-plus decades for women in Afghanistan.Historian Heather Cox Richardson in her newsletter Letters from an American offers a succinct explanation of the past 20 years of US involvement in Afghanistan.Four Concrete Actions the US Shou...2021-08-1703 min
Raw Female33/Raw Tales: What A Sucker!In the first Raw Tales from the Field, Kris meets Claire & Ashley at the farmer's market and gets the lowdown on an amazing sex toy.HERE’S WHAT KRIS DISCUSSED WITH CLAIRE & ASHLEY BY THE SALTWATER BAKERY STAND: A cool bagThe magic of a clit suckerThe WomanizerIn the shower, with a partner, by yourselfOne boyfriend was jealous, the other bought Claire a spareHow do the Raw Female ladies not own a bucketload?LINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:The WomanizerFt. Mason Farmer's MarketCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE2021-08-1001 min
Raw Female32/Raw Bitty: Nit-picking MomOur tech savvy mom was operating without a right-click and driving Kris crazy with her Adobe Acrobat.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED ON NIT-PICKING MOM:Dave would order the fruit sliced & dicedOutsourcing to the extremeClearing off the badges12,522 emails in the phone inboxTight as a drumMom's relying on flagsAge vs email load has Mom hyperventilatingTwinsiesGarageband gives Kris anxietyNo intersection with the meatsOutsourcing and control issuesShe can't right-clickOvernighting more mousesThe Adobe Acrobat nightmareDeep dive or letting it go?LINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Precut fruitAdobe AcrobatApple Magic Mouse...2021-08-0308 min
Raw Female31/Raw Bitty: Mom Won't ListenAllie can’t get beyond the fact that Mom doesn’t listen to Raw Female. And she’s got a plan.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN "MOM WON'T LISTEN":Allie's ready to go rogue on her motherToo old for vag talk?Sensitive spot for the last bornThe cut-and-paste solutionShe's gonna regret itAllie is definitely not OKKris is absolutely fineNothing's resolvedCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE👉 Join our email list and we'll remind you when episodes drop👉 Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast👉 Visit our website👉 I...2021-07-2702 min
Raw Female30/Raw Bitty: Pistachio ProblemsThe sisters are back and they're unpacking a pistachio problem. Quickly the conversation devolves into mother issues.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED ON "PISTACHIO PROBLEMS":Paying to winThrowing money around like nutsMom won't buy the meats, even at CostcoThe problem with the picnicLettuce on the meatloafMom doesn't listen, nor will she refer us outDangerous driver, pistachio-styleGrabbing Mom's email listLINKS TO RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Wonderful PistachiosMeatloaf fit for Nora Ephron: tasty!U.S. Route 101CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE👉 Join our email list...2021-07-2004 min
Raw Female29/Raw Bitty: Fun & Games at the GynoIn shopping for a gyno, Kris lands on a practioner that she’s finally in sync with. Fun & Games is a very confusing re-telling of various visits to the gyno, in search of answers to a couple symptoms with biopsies along the way. Good luck, listeners! Email us at info@rawfemale.com for clarification. And don’t visit Paper Source for any other reason than to have fun with paper and notecards!HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED:What a colposcopy isTools of the tradeMelon baller with teethWhat she grabbedReading about a colpoA lichen...2021-06-0808 min
Raw Female28/Raw Bitty: Our Last HitsKris & Allie relive the last times they were hit on. One's a fairytale. One's a horror.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED:the whole invisibility thinglet’s pop a lipwe love that strangera sweet line Allie at Goodwill“Mama, you ain’t too old to F*%#” CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE👉 Join our email list and we'll remind you when episodes drop.👉 Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast👉 Visit our website👉 If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!👉 And don't forget to follow us whereve...2021-06-0106 min
Raw Female27/Q&A: Talking superpowers with Goodbye Croptop's Wendy EulerAge activist Wendy Euler is the force behind Goodbye Croptop, a platform that focuses on style and inspiration for women in midlife. Kris, Allie & Wendy talk about the power of style, the superpowers in midlife, reinvention and much more.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH WENDY EULER:throwing in the towelhow style can turn you aroundthe difference between style and fashionless is more/keep it simplewearing what makes you feel goodCost Per Wear (CPW)Wendy’s style hack for Krisback to basics in every arenastyle as a barometerthe importance of movementeating a lot less nowh...2021-05-2537 min
Raw Female26/Raw Bitty: Poor RickOur sound engineer Rick Altieri listens to some quite cringeworthy Raw Female content. But is that a win for girlfriend Jess?Find Rick and the work he does here!CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE👉Join our email list and we'll remind you when episodes drop👉Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast👉 Visit our website👉If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!👉 And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!RAW FEMALE: INFORMATIVE. SOLUTION-BASED...2021-05-1803 min
Raw Female25/Raw Bitty: Would You Rather?Kris advocates for a probe at the doctor's office but Allie turns it into a potent game of Would You Rather?2021-05-1105 min
Raw Female24/Q&A: Talking strength, protein & power with fitness & nutrition expert Amanda Thebe, Part 2Kris & Allie sit down with nutrition science and fitness expert Amanda Thebe, a force of nature when it comes to thriving in menopause. Amanda’s hellish journey in perimenopause spurred her to write Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too. With three decades of experience in the fitness industry, Amanda brings proactive positivity—and lots of laughs—to the menopause table, crafting a toolkit made up of four hacks: how to eat, how to move, how to manage stress, and how to think. We also talk about her “ta da!” list, policing the quackery...2021-05-0436 min
Raw Female23/Q&A: Talking Menopocalypse with health & fitness expert Amanda Thebe, Part 1Kris & Allie sit down with fitness expert Amanda Thebe, a force of nature when it comes to thriving in menopause. Amanda’s hellish journey in perimenopause spurred her to research and write Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too. With three decades of experience in the fitness industry, Amanda brings proactive positivity—and lots of laughs—to the menopause table, crafting a toolkit made up of four hacks: how to eat, how to move, how to manage stress, and how to think.Join us for Part 1 of our two-part chat with health...2021-04-2722 min
Raw Female22/Raw Bitty: Tech HellKris is worried she’s on a “flame list” after frustration-typing to a tech company. The company lays out some diplomatic guidelines.Here's what we discussed: • keyboard banging •• email-delay hack •• bantering with Vince •• LMGTFY •• "shared communication goals" •• hot potato •Links to resources discussed in this podcast:Let Me Google That For YouConnect with Raw Female👉Join our email list and we'll remind you when episodes drop👉Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast👉 Visit our website👉If you e...2021-04-2006 min
Raw Female21/Raw Bitty: Sweetwater wins!A sound company's over-the-top customer service has Kris & Allie giddy. Includes a shoutout to Cliff!Links to resources discussed in this podcast:Kristen's moversSweetwaterConnect with Raw FemaleJoin our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.Visit our website.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female: Informative. Solution-based. Positive. Fun.2021-04-1305 min
Raw Female20/Raw Bitty: Hot Dog TrainerKris & Allie re-live their pre-Covid days, when a hot dog trainer would visit regularly. TW: Objectification of men.2021-04-0605 min
Raw Female19/Q&A: Talking pelvic floor health with Dr. Sara Tanza, Part 2In Part 2 of our chat with pelvic health physical therapist Dr. Sara Tanza we dig deeper on how best to be proactive on pelvic health, how to handle pelvic organ prolapse, the importance of a baseline assessment, what to do about the stigmas surrounding pelvic floor health and more.Here’s what we discussed with Dr. Sara in Part 2:The first visit evaluationLower back pain linked to pelvic health dysfunctionInternal work not necessaryVirtual visits are popular & effectiveProlapse issues: “pre-hab” work vitalA deeper dive into prolapse issuesPessaries: A sports bra for the vaginaL...2021-03-3024 min
Raw Female18/Q&A: Talking pelvic floor health with Dr. Sara Tanza, Part 1Kris & Allie sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Tanza, owner of Pelvic Potential in Santa Cruz, Calif. We talk about leaking, clenching, breathing, how best to use lube and how a pelvic floor physical therapist can help with painful sex. Dr. Sara takes listeners through a self-assessment and offers tips on breathing and muscle activation. Part 1 of 2.Here's what we discussed with Dr. Sara Tanza in Part 1:What is your pelvic floor?How our core relates to our pelvic floorPain and your pelvic floorHow you know if...2021-03-2335 min
Raw Female17/Raw Bitty: Fecal MattersKris does a little reading in anticipation of the Raw Female interview with Dr. Sara Tanza, a pelvic health physical therapist. An intrigued Allie brings absolutely nothing to the table.SHOWNOTESHere's what the sisters discussed:Do they fart & poo in Britain?Rabbit-pellet poosAllie’s “consistent AF” poos“Fluffy” is not greatFiber supplementsLinks to resources discussed in this podcast:The Pelvic Floor Bible by Jane Simpson (or try ordering from a local bookseller!)The Bristol Stool ScaleDr. Sara Tanza, owner of Pelvic Potential - our 2-part Q&A with Dr...2021-03-1607 min
Raw Female16/Raw Bitty: Covid HacksKris and Allie rapid-fire some hacks a year into Covid. Email yours to info@rawfemale.com and we'll share!Here's what we discussed: Food hacksGoing commandoA sense of normalcyNature & musicPet loansBusy brainsConnect with Raw FemaleJoin our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcastIf you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female: Informational. Positive. Solution-based. Fun.2021-03-0908 min
Raw Female15/Q&A: Talking equity, tragedy and mentorship with Kindley Walsh Lawlor, Part 2In Part 2 of our chat with Parks California CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor, we talk about a tragedy in Bangladesh, what really scared her and being effective after failure.Here's what we discussed with Kindley in Part 2:advocating locallywomen and equitymentorship and vulnerabilitya factory fire in Bangladeshlearning from failurethe fun of building a teamdeveloping a visionthe joy of checklists!the next generationJamie & Simon from Outlanderher needlepoint habitLinks to resources discussed in this podcast:Parks CaliforniaJamie from OutlanderUntamed by Glennon DoyleAbby Wambach on InstagramBridgertonOther resources t...2021-03-0222 min
Raw Female14/Q&A: Talking authenticity, origin stories and empowerment with Kindley Walsh Lawlor, Part 1In this episode, we sit down with Parks California President and CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor. Kindley has spent much of her career as a champion for social justice and environmental sustainability. She led human rights and environmental efforts at Gap and now heads Parks California, the non-profit partner to the California State Parks system. In the first of our two-part interview, Kindley talks about what led her to advocacy work, how origin stories matter, and the power behind her new tattoos.Here's what we discussed with Kindley in Part 1:The importance of your origin s...2021-02-2321 min
Raw Female13/Raw Bitty: Sleep Hacks!Allie rapid-fires her sleep hacks while Kris double-downs on espresso.Have a sleep hack or two that work for you? Let us know and we'll share them in an upcoming episode. Email us at info@rawfemale.com. You can even email us an mp3 and we'll play it on air!RESOURCES WE TALKED ABOUT ON THIS BITTYFor Kris' killer espresso machine, you can find the Rocket Giotto here!CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE- Join our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop....2021-02-1607 min
Raw Female12/Raw Bitty: Are You a Squatter?After 50+ years of sisterhood, Kris & Allie realize they're on opposite sides of the mirror-squatting debate. Do you check out your undercarriage with a mirror? Email us at info@rawfemale.com!2021-02-0903 min
Raw Female11/Raw Bitty: The Vag Selfie - It's a Thing!A pre-pandemic Kris & Allie go out with friends and the conversation turns to tricky tools.2021-02-0208 min
Raw Female10/Raw Bitty: Grab the ClippersAllie lights up over the chance to get at Dave's bald head.2021-01-2605 min
Raw Female9/Raw Bitty: Baby ArmAn aspirational butcher throws Kris & Allie for a loop.2021-01-1903 min
Raw Female8/Q&A: Talking hormones, eggs & advocacy with Dr. Pei-Li HuangKris & Allie talk with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Pei-Li Huang about women's health issues, IVF, donor eggs, health care advocacy, and more. They delve into infertility processes and stigmas, as well as the changing landscape of women's healthcare. Dr. Huang is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. An active member of the Massachusetts Medical Society, Dr. Huang is a champion for women's reproductive health. She is a co-founder of Fertility Solutions, an IVF center, in New England.SHOWNOTESLinks to resources discussed in this podcast- Dr. Pei-Li's H...2021-01-1247 min
Raw Female7/Raw Bitty: Bright Red LinesAllie's nearly speechless over Kris's very "unprofessional" period-at-work situation.2021-01-0508 min
Raw Female5/Raw Bitty: Dense BoobsKris goes in for her mammogram, only to uncover that she has dense boobs—and there's a protocol for that.2020-12-1807 min
Raw Female6/Raw Bitty: Allie Spills OverAllie spills over at the gyno, tapping into her control issues.2020-12-1805 min
Raw Female4/Q&A: Talking skin with Stephanie Cullinane, Part 2Stephanie Cullinane, PA-C, drills down on the cosmetic side of her practice, troubleshooting Allie's brown spots and Kris' fatty chin. Part 2 of 2.2020-12-1844 min
Raw Female3/Q&A: Talking skin with Stephanie Cullinane, Part 1Dermatology PA-C Stephanie Cullinane guides Kris & Allie through smart skin protocols. Part 1 of 2.2020-12-1724 min
Raw Female2/Raw Bitty: Period Brag PhaseKris hits her Period Brag Phase and Allie couldn't be less impressed.2020-12-1609 min
Raw Female1/Teaser: Introducing Raw FemaleRaw Female takes an unfiltered and often cringeworthy look at what it means to be a woman in midlife and beyond. Join sister-hosts Kris & Allie as they talk with experts, and among themselves, on all things female. Episodes drop each Tuesday!2020-12-1501 min