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Let Me Tell You SomethingHave You Ever?In this episode, I interview a trio of men to ask them if they have ever thought about some of the things that plague women's thoughts. We explore men's privilege, women's feelings of safety, and how men can help support women by holding each other accountable. Support the showThank you to the patrons that helped support the creation of this episode: Jenny Combs, Ashley Sarver, Kylie Csukor, Annie Roca, Katina Whinnery, and Laura Youngblut. To become a show patron visit patreon.com/letmetellyousomething 2024-06-041h 28Let Me Tell You SomethingCon WomenOn this episode, Laura and I talk about women con artists. What makes us so fascinated with con artist and the con games they play? How can we spot a con and what makes women more vulnerable to being victims of those with a charlatan nature? This episode references the book, Confident Women: Swindlers, Grifters, and Shapeshifters of a Feminine Persuasion by Tori Telfer. Support the showThank you to the patrons that helped support the creation of this episode: Jenny Combs, Ashley Sarver, Kylie Csukor, Annie Roca, Katina Whinnery, and Laura Young...2024-03-081h 02
Learning with Laura Youngblut: Domestic Violence in Winnebago CountyLooking Back (Again): What Have We Learned?In this episode, producer Nikki Ticknor interviews host Laura Youngblut to dive into what Laura learned over Season 2 and explore common themes among the response to domestic violence and juvenile court matters in Winnebago County, IL. 2024-02-0139 minLet Me Tell You SomethingMedical GaslightingIn this episode, Nicky and I talk about medical gaslighting and its impact on women. Nicky shares her story about childbirth and we discuss the intersection between medical gaslighting, childbirth, trauma and pain. Content warning: This episode discusses graphic details around childbirth and mentions pregnancy loss. Please take care while listening. Support the showThank you to the patrons that helped support the creation of this episode: Jenny Combs, Ashley Sarver, Kylie Csukor, Annie Roca, Katina Whinnery, and Laura Youngblut. To become a show patron visit patreon.com/letmetellyousomething 2023-11-231h 07Let Me Tell You SomethingIt's Me, Hi.In this episode, my producer interviews me-- your host Nikki Ticknor. We explore what made me decide to make a podcast, what lead to my passion for discussing women's issues and combating gender-based violence, what it feels like to be an empath, and why the shoes one wears give me pause. You also get a sampling of my infamous ear-busting loud laugh. Thank you to my producer, Neil Bloom, for hosting this thoughtful and vulnerable look inside my mind. Support the showThank you to the patrons that helped support the creation of this episo...2023-05-311h 14Let Me Tell You SomethingDon't be a Fake Orchid (Toxic Wellness)Why is it better to be a real orchid vs. a fake orchid? Find out as I talk with Kelsey about toxic wellness culture and how the wellness industry thrives on convincing us there is a right and a wrong way to be a well woman. Support the showThank you to the patrons that helped support the creation of this episode: Jenny Combs, Ashley Sarver, Kylie Csukor, Annie Roca, Katina Whinnery, and Laura Youngblut. To become a show patron visit patreon.com/letmetellyousomething 2023-03-1048 minLet Me Tell You SomethingWorking MomsIn this episode, I talk with Whitney and Alicia about juggling motherhood with working outside of the home. We explore "mom guilt" and discuss how every mom is a working mom. Support the showThank you to the patrons that helped support the creation of this episode: Jenny Combs, Ashley Sarver, Kylie Csukor, Annie Roca, Katina Whinnery, and Laura Youngblut. To become a show patron visit patreon.com/letmetellyousomething 2023-02-1847 minLet Me Tell You SomethingPurity CultureIn this episode, I talk with Erin and Elizabeth about the impact of purity culture on women. We discuss the teachings of purity culture and the ways in which purity culture has created long-standing shame and trauma in women and girls. This episodes discusses components of sexual abuse and spiritual abuse. Take care while listening. This episode references Pure: Inside the Evengelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free , by Linda Kay Klein. Support the showThank you to the patrons that helped support the...2023-02-101h 05Let Me Tell You SomethingWomen and ADHDIn this episode, I talk with Emma and Heather about women with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and why women are often not diagnosed with ADHD until adulthood. We explore why ADHD often goes undiagnosed in girls and what living with ADHD as a woman feels like. Support the showThank you to the patrons that helped support the creation of this episode: Jenny Combs, Ashley Sarver, Kylie Csukor, Annie Roca, Katina Whinnery, and Laura Youngblut. To become a show patron visit patreon.com/letmetellyousomething 2023-01-1357 minLet Me Tell You SomethingDisordered EatingIn this episode, I talk with Kimmy and Rachel about disordered eating and eating disorders. We explore the relationship with our bodies and food and the societal and generational messages that impact body image. TW: This episode discusses eating disorders, body weight, and disordered eating behaviors. Information provided in this episode should not be viewed as medical advice. If you or someone you know struggles with disordered eating or an eating disorder visit NEDA at nationaleatingdisorders.org . Support the showThank you to the patrons that helped support the creat...2022-11-231h 15
Motherhood Meets MedicineDomestic Violence: Stats, Red Flags, Coercive Control, and How to Help with Nikki TicknorDid you know that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury in women in the United States? You may not have experienced this yourself, or think that you don’t have anyone in your life who is a victim of domestic violence, but it is a lot more common than you think. Domestic violence can show up in many different ways, and it often begins as verbal abuse.Nikki Ticknor joins me today to discuss domestic violence and what it may look like in different scenarios. Nikki is a licensed professional counselor and certified domestic violence pr...2022-10-121h 07Let Me Tell You SomethingHigh SchoolWhat was high school like as a .÷ girl? What do I wish I knew in high school? In this episode, my friend Whitney joins me to reminiscence on our high school days. We explore the challenges teen girls experience and the role social media has played toward how life as a teenager has changed over time. Thank you to our show patrons for making this episode and continued episodes of let me tell you something possible: Kylie Csukor, Jenny Combs, Ross Ticknor, Laura Youngblut, Michaela Bradley, and Ashley Sarver, To become a show patron, visit patreo...2022-10-0551 minLet Me Tell You SomethingMiscarriageIn this episode, I talk with Sierra and Rachel about having a miscarriage. We explore what having a miscarriage feels like and how it can impact one's sense of self. Please note this episode references pregnancy loss and suicidal ideation. Sierra's blog on miscarriage can be found at: https://miscarriageinthemeantime.com/To support future episodes of Let Me Tell You Something, become a show patron. Visit https://patreon.com/letmetellyousomething Support the showThank you to the patrons that helped suppo...2022-09-221h 01Let Me Tell You SomethingBeing ChildfreeWhat is it like to be a woman without children? In this episode, we discuss women who don't have children, whether they are "childfree by choice" or unable to be a mother. Join guests Meredith and Ali as they discuss the common assumptions about women who don't have children and how society reacts to those who have failed to meet the expectations surrounding procreation. We also discuss the top things to never say to childfree women. Looking for more information on this episode's topic? Check out the book, "Childfree by Choice: The Movement Redefining Family and Creating a Ne...2022-08-2552 minLet Me Tell You SomethingOnline DatingIn this episode, we explore the world of online dating. Our guests Michaela and Annie discuss their experiences as women dating online, share their ups and downs, and let us in on a few tips and tricks for the online dating world. Support the showThank you to the patrons that helped support the creation of this episode: Jenny Combs, Ashley Sarver, Kylie Csukor, Annie Roca, Katina Whinnery, and Laura Youngblut. To become a show patron visit patreon.com/letmetellyousomething 2022-08-0246 minLearning with Laura Youngblut: Domestic Violence in Winnebago CountyLooking Back: What Have We Learned?In this episode, producer Nikki Ticknor interviews host Laura Youngblut to dive into what Laura learned over the past 8 episodes and explore common themes among the response to domestic violence in Winnebago County, IL. 2021-08-241h 00