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justUSI Changed. So What? Exploring Our Multiple Identities Throughout the YearsIn this episode, Margo and Tashira explore what it means to evolve through the often unseen and under-celebrated phases of life. We talk about letting go of people’s expectations, prioritizing joy, ending relationships (when necessary), and choosing ourselves over the safe, expected path. With laughs, vulnerability, and the kind of realness you only get at a big age, we invite listeners into a candid conversation about what it means to continuously evolve. New Substack! https://justuspodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fjustuspodcast.substack.com%2F Thank you to...2025-05-1948 minjustUSWhen Is What We Have Enough? Thoughts on Business Growth, Career Success, and ConsumptionIn this episode, Margo and Tashira unpack the illusion of the American middle class and ask the pressing question: When is enough, enough? Through stories of childhood, shifting identities, and financial growth, Margo and Tashira reflect on what it really means to achieve one's goals, and what it feels like once you're there. From braces and private school to burnout and solo-preneurship, this conversation explores generational change, economic reality, and the quiet power of choosing contentment. Whether you're chasing the bag or redefining wealth on your own terms, this episode will challenge how you think about class, money, and...2025-05-1252 minjustUSWTF Is Coming Down Your Timeline?! Two Friends, Two FeedsWhose algorithm is it anyway? In this episode, Tashira and Margo dive into the increasingly fractured digital landscape we all inhabit—where two like-minded people can still experience wildly different versions of reality through our devices. What happens when you switch Instagrams with someone close to you? What does your algorithm say about you? From fashion and wellness content to activism and misinformation, we explore how curated feeds shape our worldview, skew our sense of truth, and even influence our politics. We also discuss the power—and the pitfalls—of digital activism in an era where v...2025-05-0545 minjustUSTeenage Boys Are Running Our Government?! Smells like Authoritarianism and Adolescence!In this episode, Margo and Tashira dive into the chaos unfolding in Washington—from the adolescent antics plaguing the highest levels of government to the radical restructuring of federal agencies under the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). We dig into the blurring of lines between tech billionaires and elected officials, and the dangerous implications of gutting vital services in favor of billionaire tax cuts. As always, with sharp critique, biting humor, and real talk, Margo and Tashira unpack the authoritarian undertones (and overtones) during this political moment, the international stakes with Ukraine, and what’s really behi...2025-04-2847 minjustUSCheck on Your Strong Friend: A Very Necessary Goals Check-InIn this episode, Margo & Tashira check in—emotionally, spiritually and politically, during what feels like the slow unraveling of our democratic systems. We talk honestly about how we're riding the waves: presence, fear, joy, anger, and despair. From cold plunges to Pina Coladas and joyful brunches, we explore what it means to take care of ourselves and each other in uncertain times. We also dive into the confusion and fear that many leaders, organizations, and everyday folks are feeling in response to the current administration. We reflect on how it's impacting our relationships, our activism, and even our...2025-04-2142 minjustUSYoga with Goats?! What's the Weirdest Wellness Things You've Ever Done?In this episode, Margo & Tashira quiz each other on the strangest things they've ever done for health, wellness and beauty. Yoga with goats? Beef tallow? Emu oil? What's worked (and what hasn't?) What would we do again? Don't miss our Baltimore Supper Club: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-for-us-dinner-tickets-1118416727539 New Substack! https://justuspodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fjustuspodcast.substack.com%2F Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Purity Coffee. https://puritycoffee.com. Use discount code: JUSTUS20 for 20% off. Buy our...2025-02-2439 minjustUSPut Some Respect on Your Trauma ResponseIn this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss their experiences with both "big T" and "little T" trauma in our lives, and how our trauma responses have affect our day-to-day lives in ways that we might not have expected (or even be consciously aware of.) In reference to the title of this episode, we also discuss how these responses also have protected us, even when the experiential aspect of having these responses may be unpleasant. And so, we ask the question: How do we address ourselves when we get angry about the feelings we are having? Don't miss...2025-02-1748 minjustUSTashira's a Trad Wife While Margo's a Lesbian?In this episode, Margo and Tashira reveal some rather unexpected insights about each other. Tashira sets up a deck of arguments that all point to Margo being a lesbian, and Margo shares more reasons than would fill a Louis Vuitton "Neverfull" bag as to why Tashira may be a secret, or not-so-secret Trad Wife! Don't miss our Baltimore Supper Club: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-for-us-dinner-tickets-1118416727539 New Substack! https://justuspodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fjustuspodcast.substack.com%2F Thank you to our sponsor for this e...2025-02-1053 minjustUSBirkins, "Wirkins" and Big Age Splurges | Luxury Brands Who "Gatekeep" Their Products...In this episode, Margo and Tashira talk about some of their big age "splurges!" When is it a splurge, and when is it a necessity? We discuss Tashira's recent acquisition of her first Birkin bag, Margo's hiring of a personal (and business) organizer, and how sometimes luxuries that are seen as "extras" might be more essential than for which they are given credit. We also dig into the ethics of "gatekeeping" luxury goods by brands like Hermes, Porsche and Rolex. Should luxury brands get to decide who is allowed to purchase their products at retail? Article referenced b...2025-02-031h 05justUSHow Did Connection Become a Dirty Word?! Tips for Self-Care and Connection in the New YearIn this episode, Margo and Tashira continue their discussion of their 2024 New Year's Resolutions, and how they are informing the way they plan to show up and thrive in 2025. We really dig into their 2025 word of the year: connection. When did the notion of connection become a dirty word? Don't miss our Baltimore Supper Club: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-for-us-dinner-tickets-1118416727539 New Substack! https://justuspodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fjustuspodcast.substack.com%2F Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one m...2025-01-2746 minjustUSWhy Our New Year's Resolutions Keep Failing! | What Happens When Your Goals Evolve Throughout the Year?In this episode, Margo and Tashira revisit their 2024 New Year's Resolutions, and have a chat about why they continue to fail at reaching their stated goals. What does it mean when your goals change mid-year? Is it still a failure if you don't meet goals that you no longer value? Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/justuspod/ Baltimore Supper Club: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-for-us-dinner-tickets-1118416727539 Substack! https://justuspodcast.substack.com/subscribe?u...2025-01-2051 minjustUSTargeted by Hate? How to Safeguard Yourself in a Divided Society! (Mentally & Physically)In this episode, Margo and Tashira talk about how to stay safe, mentally and physically, when your identity is under attack, as many within the LGBTQIA+ community are now experiencing, and are preparing for an environment that is likely to continue to grow in hostility in the near future as MAGA republicans take hold of the House, Senate, and Executive branches in January. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/justuspod/ Buy our new "Big...2024-12-2300 minjustUSDo Sexual Assault Allegations Boost Men's Social & Professional Status? Dr. Nicole Bedara ExplainsIn the first segment of this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss Luigi Mangione, who is suspected of murdering the CEO of United Healthcare. They then shift to a conversation about Daniel Penny, whose involvement in the negligent homicide of a homeless person led to an invitation to meet the President-elect at the Army-Navy football game. We are then joined by Dr. Nicole Bedera, author of "On the Wrong Side." Dr. Bedera is a sociologist and cofounder of the antiviolence consulting practice Beyond Compliance. She received her PhD from the University of Michigan. She has spent more than...2024-12-171h 01justUSDemocrats are Struggling: How Can the Progressive Left Move Forward? Plus Interview with Chelsea Fuller from Movement for Black LivesMargo and Tashira discuss President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, and the challenges it creates in distinguishing between MAGA Republicans and Democrats when it comes to who truly upholds the principle of "law and order." Later, we're joined by Chelsea Fuller, the Senior Director of Communications at the Movement for Black Lives. Chelsea is an experienced strategic communications and media professional with over a decade of supporting movements for radical change. We talk with her about the issues facing the Democratic Party after Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump, as well as the potential...2024-12-101h 02justUSWhy Can’t Women Be Smart AND Sexy at the SAME Time? Deconstructing Gender NormsIn this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss whether or not "smart is sexy" and the ways in which women are often encouraged (in our society) to appear smaller, less educated, less capable, or less powerful in order to be more attractive. Margo and Tashira both share stories from their past when they felt pressure to dim their lights in order to make others feel more comfortable... Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Purity Coffee. https://puritycoffee.com. Use discount code: JUSTUS20 for 20% off. Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www.justuspodcast...2024-12-0252 minjustUSTrump's Three-Ring Circus: From RFK to WWE, Let's Break Down the President-Elect's Cabinet PicksMargo and Tashira share their thoughts about Donald Trump's current cabinet selections. From RFK to the WWE, we're covering it all. What do these appointments mean for our systems and how will these changes affect the lives of real Americans? *This episode was originally released as a YouTube Live Stream on Nov 25, 2024 at 12pm Eastern Time. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/justuspod/ Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www...2024-11-2651 minjustUSMore IDGAF (I Don’t Give a F*ck) and Less Demure at a Big AgeIn this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss the merits of being "demure" for women, and question whether it comes from a place of privilege, or someething else, and how the mechanisms that both Margo & Tashira have used, throughout life to resolve conflict differ dramatically due to the differences in how they were raised. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/justuspod/ Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/big-age-tshirt 2024-11-1848 minjustUSWTF Trump Won?! What Should We Expect & Strategies to Fight Back & Protect Our CommunitiesMargo and Tashira share their thoughts about Donald Trump being elected the next president, what we should expect, and our strategies to fight back and protect our communities. *This episode was originally released as a YouTube Live Stream on Nov 11, 2024 at 10am ET Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/justuspod/ Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/big-age-tshirt Sign up for our newsletter, here: https...2024-11-1153 minjustUSOur Hopes and Fears for Tomorrow's 2024 Presidential Election and What's to ComeMargo and Tashira share their hopes and fears for the 2024 presidential election, which is tomorrow. We both have so many feelings about a potential Trump presidency, as well as fears for ourselves and our loved ones. But we also have hope for a Kamala Harris victory, and how transformative that could truly be. So let's talk about it! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/justuspod/ Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www.ju...2024-11-0421 minjustUSUnderstanding Disinformation & Misinformation in the 2024 Election and BeyondIt can often be difficult and confusing to distinguish between disinformation and misinformation within our new media landscape. In this episode, Margo & Tashira break down the differences between misinformation and disinformation in the news, the election cycle, and on social media. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/justuspod/ Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product... Sign up for our newsletter, here: https://justuspod.myflodesk.com/subsc... P...2024-11-0137 minjustUSDating vs. Marriage at a Big Age | Can Women Be Happily Single?In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss the topic of marriage and its place in modern society. We discuss some of its historical roots, and then ask the question: Can women be happily single in our society? What are the pressures we feel (or do not feel) to get married, what changes, and what stays the same? For those who marry many times over, what is the impetus for marriage vs. just, good old-fashioned dating? Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link: https://join...2024-10-2830 minjustUSWhy a Vote for Jill Stein is Really a Vote for Trump & Donald Trump Talks Arnold Palmer's Manhood at a Pennsylvania RallyIn this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss a threat to the next election in the form of third party candidate Jill Stein, and why a vote for Jill Stein is truly a vote for Donald Trump, and the reasons why you may wish to reconsider voting for a third party candidate over Kamala Harris on a number of important issues. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/justuspod/ Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https...2024-10-2323 minjustUSGuilt vs. Shame: Recognizing, Releasing and Questioning these Emotions at a Big AgeIn this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss their experience in managing feelings of shame and guilt at a big age. This often shows up when we talk about things like pleasure, job satisfaction (or dissatisfation), parenting, and/or the feedback we get from those in our lives who may not agree with the choices we make for ourselves. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/justuspod/ Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www.justuspodcast...2024-10-2119 minjustUSNavigating Breast Cancer & Menopause as Young Women (The System Doesn't Know What to Do With You)In this episode, Margo & Tashira share what it was like to be diagnosed with breast cancer (while still young women under 40) what their doctors prepared them for (and didn't prepare them for) and how they find themselves now in recovery. A major theme that emerges is how the doctors and medical establishment at large, minimize the concerns of women going through treatment, and how Margo & Tashira have often felt blindsighted about something they've experienced during/post treatment, and they discuss ways this could be improved within our health care system. Thank you to our sponsor for this...2024-10-1436 minjustUSTashira Got Engaged! We Talk Love & Relationships at a Big Age, Wardrobe Malfunctions & BenniferIn this episode, Tashira tells us the story about how she recently got engaged! Margo presses her on the implications for her title as the High Priestess of THOTlandia, but Tashira cannot be shaken and will not give up the crown. We talk about how our perspectives on love and relationships have changed as we have gotten older, and how we've gotten better at making decisions for ourselves that truly serve us. We then move on to a discussion about Bennifer, and how the way their story was presented in the media, at times gave us pause about the...2024-10-0751 minjustUSTwo Lawyers Break Down Diddy's Federal Charges: Freak Offs, Consent and Coercion #diddyIn today's episode, Margo & Tashira join us to discuss the latest developments in all things related to the alleged crimes of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Racketeering, Sex Trafficking, and "Freak Offs" are all part of today's conversation! Special thanks to The LINE Hotel in DC where we filmed this episode! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/justuspod/ Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/big-age-tshirt Sign up...2024-10-0421 minjustUSIt's Fall Y'all! Nesting, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Wedding Dress Shopping and Michelle Obama's ArmsIt's fall y'all! You know what that means: It's time for pumpkin spice lattes (or is it?) nesting, and transformation! Margo & Tashira discuss their plans for dreaming big and drilling down, naming what you want, and going for it! Tashira shares with us that she plans to start dress shopping soon for the big day, and Margo shares what she believes would be the perfect headwear for Tashira on her special day. We then move into our "amazing s***" segment, and discuss the force that is Michelle Obama, and her remarkable speech at the DNC, and what her style...2024-09-3045 minjustUSTaylor Swift Endorses Harris, The Misogyny of Elon Musk & The Anti-Black Racism of J.D. Vance & The GOPIn this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, and the power of celebrity endorsements in today's political climate. We then move on to a discussion of Elon Musk's highly problematic response to Swift's endorsement, and we speculate on the reasons Musk has moved so far to the right in recent years, despite the fact that he is the CEO (or more accurately, Technoking) of an electric car company while republicans run against the adoption of electric vehicles as part of their party platform. We then move on to a discussion of the anti-black racism inherent...2024-09-2341 minjustUSRapid Response Episode: Diddy Arrested in NYC Under Sealed Indictment, Plus More on the Dawn Richard Civil CaseIn the first segment of this breaking news episode, law professor and domestic violence expert Margo Lindauer joins us for a rapid response episode to discuss last night's arrest of Sean Diddy Combs at the Park Hyatt Hotel in New York City. The second half of this episode was recorded just before Diddy's arrest, in which Tashira & Margo discuss Dawn Richard's ongoing civil case against Diddy. Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/big-age-tshirt Sign up for our newsletter, here: https://justuspod.myflodesk.com/subscribe Please c...2024-09-1736 minjustUSPost Debate Analysis! We Discuss Last Week's Presidential Debate, Hot Dog Eating Contests, and More!In this episode, Margo & Tashira share their post debate analysis of Vice President Harris and former President Trump. What worked for us, and what do we still want to hear more about? And given the absurd antics of Trump on (and off stage) we ponder the question: how did we get here, and what is Trump doing on the same stage as Kamala Harris? *This discussion originally aired on our YouTube livestream from 9/13/2024, make sure to follow us on Instagram for updates on future livestreams so that you can be part of the conversation! Thank...2024-09-1646 minjustUSKeeping Up With The Harris v. Trump Presidential Debate (and the Kardashians), Erika Jayne, Why Nikki Bella Ditched her Wedding Ring During a Hot Dog Eating Contest & More!In this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss their hopes for first (and perhaps only) presidential debate for the 2024 election. From reproductive justice, to gun control, and the war in Israel & Gaza, Margo & Tashira discuss what they hope to hear more about on Tuesday, Sep 10th during the debate. But that's not all, we also delve into a number of recent headlines, and we just weren't able to avoid the Kardashians this time around: We talk about Saint West's new YouTube channel, North West's new album: Elementary School Dropout - and then to round it out, we discuss...2024-09-0932 minjustUSBig-Age Summer Musings, BRATs, Margo’s Commitment to Olive Oil & Cam Newton’s Sleep TrainingWe're back after our summer break! We have lots of announcements! In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss how they spent their summer vacations, and all of the new developments in their lives. Margo has discovered a passion for all things olive oil, and talks about how globalization and the rise of the internet/social media is starting to make visiting international destinations a bit less "different" than it has been for previous generations, and she shares her experience of studying abroad in Spain as a student. Our resident THOT-ician and High Priestess of THOTlandia got e...2024-09-021h 03justUSAttacks by VP Candidate JD Vance & Self-Care During Political Turmoil (We're Not Going Back)The only thing Republicans fear more than women, are women who wish to make their own choices about their bodies & reproductive health: in this episode, Margo & Tashira join us to discuss the many attacks Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance has been making towards Democrats, and Democrat women in particular (especially those who wish to make their own choices about their reproductive health.) How do we weather these attacks on our well-being, and protect ourselves during these campaigns given the constant onslaught and doubling-down on all things misogynistic that the right wing is doing at this point in t...2024-08-1349 minjustUSThe Value of Leadership, And Amazing Things We Get to Do as Nasty Women & "Childless Cat Ladies"Most people are not good leaders, so why does the current working climate encourage folks who may be better suited as subject-matter experts & practitioners to move into leadership roles for which they may not be a good fit? Margo & Tashira sound off on their experiences in leadership positions, their experiences with how mediocrity can indeed, flow to the top, and why we probably shouldn't be encouraging folks into leadership positions if it isn't something they are really interested in pursuing (outside of the financial compensation that often goes hand in hand with leadership positions.) We then move...2024-08-0539 minjustUSKamala Harris May not Be "The Perfect Candidate" but she May be Perfect to Beat FascismIn this episode, Margo & Tashira further discuss the new developments which have led to Kamala Harris being the new nominee for President for the Democratic Party. While Kamala may not be "The Perfect Candidate" for all aspects of the party, she may still be the perfect candidate to defeat Donald Trump. Given the stakes of this election, it has given us pause about using the system as it is currently in place, with all its flaws, to create change...when we know that historically, this tends not to work, particularly for marginalized voices. *P...2024-07-2933 minjustUSAre Online Coaches Predatory? Life Savings vs. Life Coaching: Exposing the Life Coaching IndustryMargo & Tashira join us while on the road for their Pittsburgh workshop, and stop to chat about their experiences with the life coaching industry. The New York Times recently published an article about about victims who had spent their life savings on life coaching. They discuss the challenges of finding a good life coach, and Tashira shares her own struggles with the desire to offer services, while at the same time recognizing that most people will be unable to maintain the discipline required to become a popular online personality and influencer, and not wanting to profit from...2024-07-2633 minjustUSThe Democratic Party is SHOOK! Thoughts on Kamala Harris Becoming the Presidential NomineeMargo & Tashira join us for this rapid response episode, in which they dicuss President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Margo & Tashira discuss the relief, new feelings of hope, and excitement that they are feeling with the developments of the last 24 hours. We dig into what we expect the response to be from the Trump campaign, and what it will mean to very likely have a black female candidate for president with the potential to win. *This episode was recorded as part of a livestream on July 22nd...2024-07-2247 minjustUSWhat's Next for the Democratic Party? Reactions to Donald Trump's Shooting & Our Thoughts on the RNC & JD VanceMargo & Tashira join us to talk about their thoughts and experience in response to the assassination attempt on former President Trump last weekend. We then move on to discuss the RNC, including thoughts about Vivek and in particular, Amber Rose. Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/big-age-tshirt Sign up for our newsletter, here: https://justuspod.myflodesk.com/subscribe Please consider supporting the justUS Podcast by joining our paid community, or by becoming a sustaining member with a $5/mo contribution. Join the Paid Community:2024-07-1934 minjustUS"Manopshere" Subculture & Hannah Pearl Davis' War on Single MomsIn this episode Margo and Tashira discuss "The Manosphere." From the Institute for Strategic Dialogue: The "manosphere" is an umbrella term that refers to a number of interconnected misogynistic communities. It encompasses multiple types and severities of misogyny – from broader male supremacist discourse to men’s rights activism (MRA) and “involuntary celibates” (incels). Simply put, the manosphere encompasses a range of misogynistic communities that vary from anti-feminism to more explicit, violent rhetoric towards women. This ISD Explainer explores the more extreme and divisive proponents of these online communities. In this episode Margo & Tashira, chat with Producer Roger about one...2024-07-0826 minjustUSSummertime Fine! Are Millennials Too Old for Hot Girl Summer? #hotgirlsummer #summertime #over40It's hot flashes, and hot menopausal-girl summer for Margo & Tashira, as they discuss their plans for hot girl summer at a big age, aka "Summertime Fine," as we ask the question: Are we, as geriatric millenials too old for hot girl summer? Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/big-age-tshirt Sign up for our newsletter, here: https://justuspod.myflodesk.com/subscribe Thank you so much to The Mark, for hosting the production of this episode. https://www.themarkoffices.com/ Please consider supporting the justUS Podcast by j...2024-07-0144 min
BEAM StoriesIn Praise of The Auntie LifeWe say "it takes a village" to be a caregiver, but we often don't give the praise to who actually makes up that group. As a mom, building a community that sees you in your many roles and helps lift the burdens is life-giving. Aunties - friends, blood relatives, it doesn't matter - are often the unsung heroes of making motherhood work. In this episode, Claire Gould - founder of GetClarified and the most intentional auntie we know - discusses how she has chosen the auntie life and the intentional choices that support her life and the liv...2024-06-2641 minjustUSDo Social Media Platforms Need Mental Health Warning Labels?Should Social Media Platforms Come with a Mental Health Warning Label, particularly for today's youth? Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, in recent weeks, has said that the threat social media poses to children requires urgent action, and has suggested that Congress act to put a label on the apps as it does with cigarettes and alcohol. “The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency — and social media has emerged as an important contributor,” Murthy said in an op-ed in the New York Times. In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss their experiences with the interse...2024-06-2419 minjustUSRecognizing Burnout and Finding Our Way Back to Self with Natalie KuhnIn this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss feelings of burnout with Natalie Kuhn from "The Class," Natalie is dedicated to using movement and breath to create a stronger, clearer connection to self. We also discuss the methods and mechanisms she used both successfully, and unsuccessfully during recent life events. Sign up for our newsletter, here: https://justuspod.myflodesk.com/subscribe Please consider supporting the justUS Podcast by joining our paid community, or by becoming a sustaining member with a $5/mo contribution. Join the Paid Community: Join the justUS League here, https://justus-podcast.mn.co/share/M7...2024-06-1745 minjustUSLosing Your Identity: Imposter Syndrome & Feeling Low Self Worth After Leaving a Profession or CareerIn this mini-episode, Producer Roger joins Margo for a follow-up from the recently released "ANTs" (Automatic Negative Thoughts) episode while Tashira is on a much deserved vacation! In the ANTs episode, Margo shared more of her story with regards to periodic feelings of inadequacy, imposter syndrome, and more after leaving what many would consider a high profile career and profession. We discuss how internal v. external validation plays a role in our feelings of self-worth, identity, and imposter syndrome, and how these feelings show up in our daily lives. Sign up for our newsletter, here...2024-06-0521 minjustUSHow We Notice & Stop Our Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS) & Breaking The Cycle of AnxietyWhat are Automatic Negative Thoughts? Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) are the thoughts that often pop up automatically in the brain and cause sadness, distress, and other negative feelings. This may take the form of negative self-talk, imposter syndrome, etc. In this episode Margo & Tashira shares some of their ANTs and what they have done to manage them. Thank you to our sponsor, JUJ: https://www.livewithjuj.com and use code JUSTUSPOD10 Support justUs for $5/mo: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/support-tier-1 Buy the eJournal "Defining Love at a Big Age" here: https://www.ju...2024-06-0344 minjustUSSurviving Diddy: We Discuss the Assault Video, His Apology and What it Means for SurvivorsIn this special mini episode, Margo & Tashira discuss the recently released video footage of Sean "Diddy" Combs assaulting Cassie, as well as his apology and what we think is coming next... Thank you to our sponsor, Osea, use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% https://bit.ly/3JYAZ4x OSEA’S Hyaluronic Body Serum: https://bit.ly/3JYAZ4x Support justUs for $5/mo: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/support-tier-1 Buy the eJournal "Defining Love at a Big Age" here: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/defining-love-at-a-big-age Sign up for our newsletter, here: ht...2024-05-2323 minjustUSWhat is Gaslighting? How Power & Control Can Be Used Against You to Instill Doubt About Your RealityIn this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss the topic of "Gaslighting," and how the term is used across a number of disciplines & contexts. Gaslighting typically happens very gradually in relationships; where the abusive partner’s actions may seem harmless at first. Margo & Tashira discuss how to spot it when it's happening, and how to avoid it. Thank you to our sponsor, Osea, use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% https://bit.ly/3JYAZ4x OSEA’S Hyaluronic Body Serum: https://bit.ly/3JYAZ4x Buy the eJournal "Defining Love at a Big Age" here: https://www.just...2024-05-2044 minjustUSToo Much and Never Enough: Why Women are Expected to Dim Their Light to Make Others ComfortableMargo and Tashira discuss the paradox of being "too much" in a number of ways seemingly exclusive to women & femmes. Society tells us that we need to be pretty (but we can't be too focused on our appearance), we need to be smart (but not too smart), we need to be good parents, but if we put "too much" effort into them then we're "too involved." Support justUs for $5/mo: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/support-tier-1 Sign up for our newsletter, here: https://justuspod.myflodesk.com/subscribe Buy the eJournal "Defining...2024-05-0740 min
justUSDoes Love Change As We Get Older? Defining and Redefining Love as We Enter Mid-Life
In this special one-on-one episode, Tashira interviews Margo with a question from our new e-journal "Defining Love at a Big Age." Margo shares how love has changed for her at a big age, and how relationships change under both societal and internal pressures, and in the ways couples work as a unit, but also traverse their own paths.
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If our conversation resonated with you, then...2024-04-2913 minjustUSShould You Monetize Your Passion? From Side Hustle to Small Business, An Interview with Chef Jaye of Sofull CateringShould You Monetize Your Passion? Is it a good idea to go into business with your best friend? What are the pros and cons? Margo & Tashira dig into this topic together, and invite friend of the show, Chef Jaye from Sofull Catering to discuss her journey from side-hustle to thriving, small business: Sofull Catering. When is it safe to quit a full time career in order to pursue your passion? What kind of support do you really need in order to be successful, and what does success even look like in today's economy? Win a Spring Suit...2024-04-2238 min
justUSWhat Does Pleasure Mean to Me at Age 42? Sexual Healing, Sweat Huts and Try-Sexuality!In this special one-on-one episode, Margo interviews Tashira with a question from our new e-journal "Defining Love at a Big Age," with... well, unsurprising results. Tashira goes in depth on her experience releasing her trauma into the fire in a sweat hut (literally) and how she went from asexuality to try-sexuality within a very short timespan! Buy the eBook / eJournal "Defining Love at a Big Age" here! In this mini episode, Tashira shares a personal story about the ending of a recent, long-term romantic relationship, and what it has meant to learn to love and r...2024-04-1509 minjustUSExploring Non-Traditional Relationship Structures: Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Thruples...Oh MyIn this episode, Tashira and Margo dive into non-traditional relationship structures, including discussions of polyamory, open relationships, throuples, triads, and more. Expect lots of Tashira's signature venn diagrams, and more along the way. Disclaimer: As two geriatric millenials, neither of whom participate in polyamory or open relationships, we know our knowledge on the topic is somewhat limited. Please reach out with your follow up questions, or experiences if you feel we've missed an important aspect of this conversation. Our goal is always to be as inclusive and comprehensive as possible. Thank you to Cloth & Paper f...2024-04-0853 minjustUSBonus Episode: Learning to Love Myself at 41 | Defining Love at a Big Age (Tashira's Version)Buy the eBook / eJournal "Defining Love at a Big Age" here! In this mini episode, Tashira shares a personal story about the ending of a recent, long-term romantic relationship, and what it has meant to learn to love and rediscover herself at age 41. She also discusses our very exciting new eBook that is now available on the justUS website. This ebook is composed of both information & exercises that you can use that will help you reframe, define, or perhaps redefine what love means to you through the lens of mid-life/big-age. Shop our Osea faves an...2024-04-0107 minjustUSAre We Addicted? Workaholism, Stress & AnxietyMargo & Tashira tackle a challenging question: Are we addicted to anxiety/stress? We left our previous careers so that we wouldn't be working around the clock, only to find ourselves doing the same thing now as solo-preneurs. Buy the eBook "Defining Love at a Big Age" here! Grab your Quinn Parfums candle using code justUS here 🕯️ Shop our Osea faves and use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% Sign up for our newsletter here Thank you to the LINE Hotel in DC If our conversation resonated with you, then conside...2024-03-2545 min
justUSBonus Episode: Where is Kate Middleton? The Doctored Photo & The Loud, Silent Misogyny Surrounding Women's HealthIn this mini-episode, Tashira & Margo meet up to discuss #katemiddleton and the bizarre story with regards to her disappearance from public view in recent months, as well as the recently released doctored photos from Kensington Palace. Beyond the various theories surrounding her disappearance, Margo & Tashira discuss the challenges associated with being a public figure, as well the way misogyny creeps in when it comes to women's health. Shop our Osea faves and use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% Sign up for our newsletter here Thank you to the LINE Hotel in DC If...2024-03-1521 minjustUSQuitting & Reimagining Your Purpose Through Mid-LifeMargo & Tashira explore the motivations and challenges of quitting a traditional job "at a big age," the unique opportunities and perspectives this demographic brings, and the emotional rollercoaster of starting a business later in life. We'll discuss stories from women who have successfully made the leap, discussing both the "highs" of freedom and fulfillment and the "lows" of self-doubt and unexpected hurdles. Our aim is to empower and equip listeners with actionable advice and insights, encouraging them to consider their own entrepreneurial journey, regardless of age. Shop our Osea faves and use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% 2024-03-1158 minjustUSIs Girl Boss Culture Toxic?The term "girl boss" was coined by Sophia Amoruso in the early 2010s, as highlighted in her book “#Girlboss.” Since then, changing values and awareness of workplace norms and standards has come under scrutiny by Generation Z as they become a larger and larger slice of the workforce pie. Margo & Tashira discuss the ways "Girl Boss" culture affected them as they were coming up as young attorneys, and in retrospect, the ways it was harmful and counterproductive to achieving workplace equity. Sign up for our newsletter here If our conversation resonated with you, then consider cont...2024-02-261h 00justUSBonus Episode: What Lies Have You Kept From Your Partners? Are You a Karen? We Ask Each Other Probing Questions!Margo & Tashira wrap up the week by sitting down and trading off hard hitting questions such as: What lies have you kept from your partners? Did you ever get a butt plug? Do You Ever Worry About Looking Like a Karen? Sign up for our newsletter here If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here. Get your justUS swag here. Shop our Osea faves and use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% Get convenient and affordable therapy with Bet...2024-02-1628 minjustUSMoving Past Low Self-Esteem into Confidence at a Big AgeHow confident do you feel? Has your relationship with confidence changed over time? Margo and Tashira check in and talk about the ways that their confidence is showing up at a big age, and how resilience and other characteristics play into one's ability to own that confidence, and take up space in a patriarchal society. Sign up for our newsletter here If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here. Get your justUS swag here. Shop our Osea faves and...2024-02-1259 minjustUSBonus Episode: The 2024 Grammy Awards in Review: JayZ, Blue Ivy, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus & Janelle Monáe & MoreOur Thoughts on the 2024 Grammy Awards... Margo and Tashira discuss their favorite (and least favorite) red carpet looks at the 2024 Grammy Awards, what they liked (and what they didn't) from fashion to acceptance speeches. Sign up for our newsletter here If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here. Get your justUS swag here. Shop our Osea faves and use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% Get convenient and affordable therapy with Betterhelp. Follow Us on Instagram: @jus...2024-02-0930 minjustUSBonus Episode: BigFoot V. Hiss: Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion and MisogynoirBonus Episode! Margo and Tashira connect to discuss the current beef between queens of rap, Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion. Sign up for our newsletter here If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here. Get your justUS swag here. Shop our Osea faves and use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% Get convenient and affordable therapy with Betterhelp. Follow Us on Instagram: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer @politicsandfshn2024-02-0227 minjustUSThings Change... Checking in on our New Year's Goals & Resolutions for 2024Margo and Tashira check in on the status of their New Year's goals / resolutions as January comes to a close. What's working for them so far, and what isn'? We also take a moment to reflect on the recent resignation of Claudine Gay, former president of Harvard University, and discuss why we don't really believe it was a voluntary resignation. If you'd like to hear even more of our thoughts on the Claudine Gay story, head over to our YouTube channel where we published it in its entirety as a standalone video. Sign up for our newsletter...2024-01-2944 minjustUSAdios 2023, Hello 2024! What We're Striving For in 2024, and What We're Leaving BehindHappy New Year! Margo & Tashira reflect on what they learned in 2023, their goals for 2024 and what they are ready to leave behind, both in their personal lives and professionally. Tashira reflects on workaholism, and Margo shares insights about her surgeries from 2023 and regaining strength as we head into 2024. Sign up for our newsletter here If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here. Get your justUS swag here. Shop our Osea faves and use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% 2024-01-0137 minjustUSHave You Ever Been Ghosted? Ghosted Someone Else? Processing the Lack of Closure in RelationshipsMargo & Tashira discuss "ghosting" as it shows up in professional, personal, and romantic relationships. Have you ever ghosted someone? Have you ever been ghosted? Why do we sometimes ghost people rather than have difficult conversations? Or are some relationships simply doomed to end this way? And if we are ghosted, how do we go about processing the end of a relationship without the closure we may desire? If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here. Get your justUS swag here. S...2023-12-1854 minjustUSDo You Have People Pleasing Tendencies? Margo & Tashira Share Their Experiences...Are you a people pleaser? Many of us struggle with balancing taking care of ourselves while feeling the need to take care of others. Margo and Tashira discuss how they have experienced the desire to engage in people pleasing in different ways throughout their lives, how this has affected them, and the strategies they are now using to better manage these traits and create an approach that is in more alignment with their goals and desires at a big age. Sound off in the comments! If our conversation resonated with you, then consider co...2023-12-041h 06justUSThe Perils of Fast Fashion: Too Fast, Too Fashionable?Americans are consuming clothing at rapid rates compared to previous decades. Tune in as Margo and Tashira discuss the perils of fast fashion and how they're trying to consume more consciously. Sound off in the comments! Resources mentioned: 1. Fashion Transparency Index: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/about/transparency/ 2. Sustainability Brand Rating Tool: https://goodonyou.eco 3. The Psychology of Fast Fashion If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here. Get your justUS swag here! Shop our Osea faves and use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% Get convenient and affordable th...2023-11-2050 minjustUSQuiet Versus Loud Luxury: Who Gets to Decide?In the last episode of season three, Margo and Tashira discuss how Americans define luxury. They explore the nuances that impact this definition like race, class and access to wealth. Does luxury have to include material items? What's the difference between loud and quiet luxury? Join us in the private community to sound off! Watch Tashira's breaking down quiet luxury and old money versus new money here. __ If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here. __ Get your ju...2023-08-0746 minjustUSCould Barbie Get Elected?In this episode, Margo and Tashira speak with Amanda Hunter, Executive Director of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation, about the challenges women face in politics. They explore data behind women's electability, the power of local elections and rampant stereotypes across political parties. Overall, Amanda lays out a plan to get more women into elected office. __ If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here. __ Get your justUS swag here! Shop our Osea faves and use code JUSTUS10 to sa...2023-07-3145 minjustUSThe Value of Time at a Big AgeTime is one of the only finite resources in our lives, and how we value it changes as we age. In this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss how they value time and make room for things that truly matter. As you listen, ask yourself: Am I holding space and time for what I love? Your answer may shock you. Many thanks to this episode's sponsor OSEA! Shop our Osea faves and use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% __ If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League h...2023-07-1731 minjustUSThe Weight Loss Industrial Complex: Ozempic, Beauty Standards and Celebrity CultureDrugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been everywhere lately, but the weight loss industrial complex isn't new. In this episode, Margo and Tashira interrogate western society's fascination with thinness, standards of beauty, "acceptable" bodily modifications and celebrity culture. Overall, they encourage listeners to consult reputable physicians to make the best decisions for their bodies. Many thanks to Miriam Vineyards this episode's sponsor! They ship across the United States! __ If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here. __ Get your justUS sw...2023-07-1050 minjustUSWhen Aging Parents Are Bad Ass EldersIn this episode, Tashira and Margo have an engaging and thoughtful discussion with Dr. Ruth Nemzoff, ranging from advice for connecting with parents through different phases of life, lasting marriages, abortion, and feminism throughout the years. This episode is for folks who want inspiration on being a BIG Big Age. Dr. Nemzoff is the author of "Don't Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children" and "Don't Roll Your Eyes: Making In-Laws into Family" and is a resident scholar at Brandeis Women's Studies Research Center. Currently, she is an advice columnist for th...2023-07-0358 minjustUSOur Resident THOTician Breaks Down Sex WorkTune in as Margo and Tashira discuss sex work in all forms: commercial sex workers, sugar babies, heuxs and gold diggers just to name a few. Tashira is unapolgetically pro-heux while Margo has some hesitations around the exploitation that's seemingly embedded into the industry. In the end, they both stand on the side of making sex work legal, consensual and safe. If you liked this discussion, then let's keep the party going over in the NEW private community! Join here. Many thanks to the episode's sponsor Betterhelp! Find a therapist using our link and save 10% off...2023-06-1949 minjustUSI'm in Love with a Bus Driver?Welcome back friends! In the kickoff to season three, Margo and Tashira discuss a hot topic happening over on social media. Would you date a bus driver? Tune in for a discussion that digs deeper than career and ends at relationship non-negotiables. If you liked this discussion, then let's keep the party going over in our NEW private community! Join here. Many thanks to our sponsor Betterhelp! Find a therapist using our link and save 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/justuspodcast Get your justUS swag here! Sho...2023-06-1237 minjustUSReal Life Reparations: How and Why the US Should Be Accountable for Its HarmsIn this episode Margo and Tashira tackle one of the toughest subjects of the season: reparations. They set the stage historically for the harms done to the Black community starting with enslavement. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Additional Resources on Reparations: The Case for Reparations by Ta-Nehisi Coates Why We Need Reparations for Black Americans by The Brookings Institute "I See My Work as Talking Back": How Critical Race Theory Mastermind Kimberlé Crenshaw Is Weathering the Culture Wars by Vanity Fair Get your justUS swag here! Shop our Osea faves a...2023-04-1055 minjustUSShould Women Dress Their Age? Reflections on Aging and StyleIn this episode, Margo and Tashira pick apart what it means to dress ones age. They explore the "turning my mom into me" viral trend on Tiktok and use it to investigate the restricting values women face around age, body shape and sex appeal. In the end, they encourage the audience to determine their personal definition of great style at any age. Check out the TikTok videos: https://youtu.be/l8EGsLfMUaQ Follow us on Instagram: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer @politicsandfshn __ justUS 2023-04-0335 minjustUSWhy is the Wellness Industry So Unwell? Unpacking Wealth and Whiteness in the Wellness IndustryIn this episode, Margo and Tashira speak with Ashley Mitchell of Black Girl Magic Mama, a fitness instructor whose work sits at the intersection of wellness and social justice. Tune into the discussion on the structural issues that prevent true wellness in the wellness industry and what we can do to make change. Check out Ashley's work on her website and Instagram. Follow us on Instagram: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer @politicsandfshn __ justUS Margo Lindauer Politics & Fashion 2023-03-2758 minjustUSOur Professional BreakupsMargo and Tashira share their evolution and experiences with work, often toxic. Work life balance is something that is often talked about but seldom modeled. How can you be dedicated and passionate about your profession while also taking care of yourself and your family? What about the disconnect between value and output? Does balance even exist? Thank you OSEA for sponsoring this episode! Use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% sitewide! Shop our Osea faves: Undaria Body Butter Undaria Body Bestsellers Bestsellers Mini Collection Bestsellers Collection Follow us on Instagram: @justus_po...2023-03-2055 minjustUSOur Public Systems Are FailingPublic systems like criminal legal (criminal justice) and child welfare are failing. In this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss their expansive legal and policy backgrounds to identify systematic failures. How do we create a society where the most vulnerable are safe, healthy and whole? To read more on these topics from the hosts: 1. Beyond Non-Violent Offenses: Criminal Justice Reform and Intimate Partner Violence in the Age of Progressive Prosectuion by Margo Lindauer: https://law.stanford.edu/publications/beyond-non-violent-offenses-criminal-justice-reform-and-intimate-partner-violence-in-the-age-of-progressive-prosecution/ 2. Fight for Our Girls: Applying an Intersectional Lens to Girls of Color Facing S...2023-03-1354 minjustUSAdvice on Creating Cross-Cultural FriendshipsThe first thing people often notice about Margo and Tashira are their differences. However, they have more in common than you may think. Tune into this episode to hear a raw take on cross-cultural friendships, white fragility and moving beyond social constructs to create genuine friendships. Many thanks to Winepress for sponsoring this episode! Follow us on Instagram: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer @politicsandfshn __ justUS Margo Lindauer Politics & Fashion2023-03-0651 minjustUSThe Soft Life: Predatory, Liberating or Both?In this episode about the Soft Life, Margo and Tashira discuss the complexities of creating a self-care community for Black women online. Does living the Soft Life require lots of disposable income? Is it exclusionary based upon socioeconomic status? How is white privilege inherently synonomous with living the Soft Life? Many thanks to this episode's sponsor Osea. Use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% sitewide! Shop our Osea faves: Undaria Body Butter Undaria Body Bestsellers Bestsellers Mini Collection Bestsellers Collection Articles Mentioned: The #SoftLife Isn't As Easy As It Looks Online: What does it...2023-02-2743 minjustUSWe're Baaaack! What's Happening in Season TwoAnd just like that we're back with season two! In this episode, Margo and Tashira are answering all your burning questions: Was Tashira afraid to get her toes sucked? Did Margo ever get a butt plug? Does Tashira pay her student loans? Is Margo boring? Tune in for the tea and join us for a live taping on February 27, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Grab your tickets here! Many thanks to Winepress for sponsoring this episode! Follow us on Instagram: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer @politicsandfshn __ 2023-02-1355 min
justUSLetters To Our Former SelvesIn the last episode of the first season, Margo and Tashira share letters to themselves throughout the decades. They explore self-esteem, healing, joy, struggles with anxiety, and more. Their moments of self-reflection demonstrate their continued commitment to growth. Write yourself a letter and share your thoughts in a review or on YouTube! *Warning - This episode shares details of sexual abuse. Thank you Penny Post for sponsoring this episode. Check out their amazing gifts and holiday cards! Watch here on Youtube! Follow us on Instagram: @justus_pod @ma...2022-12-1247 minjustUSHolding Space for Both Joy and Grief at a Big AgeIn this episode, Margo and Tashira explore the dualities of joy and grief. How can life be so great and challenging simultaneously? The hosts discuss discovering how to hold space for both at a Big age. Thank you Penny Post for sponsoring this episode. Check out their amazing gifts and holiday cards! Watch here on Youtube! Follow us on Instagram: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer @politicsandfshn __ justUS Margo Lindauer Politics & Fashion2022-12-0549 minjustUSThe Fight for Reproductive Justice: Reframing the Abortion ConversationIn this episode, Margo and Tashira speak with Dr. Megan Evans, a physician and reproductive justice advocate. They tackle abortion and bodily autonomy post the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Dr. Evans challenges the world to see "all abortions are acts of love" and the hosts loudly concur. Thank you Penny Post for sponsoring this episode. Check out their amazing gifts and holiday cards! Watching this episode on YouTube here. For more on abortion funds check out the National Network of Abortion Funds. Find out where your state s...2022-11-2752 minjustUSWhat We've Learned from Friendship Breakups at a Big AgeRelationships coming to an end is a normal part of life. However, women often possess a cliche idea of friendships and cliques. In this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss the natural evolution of relationships including friendship breakups. This conversation is for folks who are embracing development, growth and self-love at a Big age. Many thanks to Understance for sponsoring this episode! Use code JUSTUS15 to save 15% at Understance Watch here on Youtube! Follow us on Instagram: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer @politicsandfshn __ j...2022-11-2144 minjustUSWhat Happens When Men Do Bad Things? Abuse, Power and AccountabilityIn this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss what happens when men do bad things. How does the abuse of power include a lack of accountability? How can we develop a restorative and community-based response? Check out Margo's publications on this topic: https://www.margolindauer.com/commentary Many thanks to Winepress for sponsoring this episode. Use our discount code JUSTUS10 to save 10%! Watch here on Youtube! Follow us on Instagram: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer @politicsandfshn __ justUS Margo Lindauer ...2022-11-1443 minjustUSVoting is Under Attack: A Conversation on Mid-Term ElectionsIn this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss the ongoing attacks on voting, the current era of disinformation, and power of local elections. Many thanks to Understance for sponsoring this episode! Use code JUSTUS15 to save 15% at Understance Watch here on Youtube! Follow us on Instagram: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer @politicsandfshn __ justUS Margo Lindauer Politics & Fashion Resources: 1. Fifty-Seven Years After Its Enactment The Voting Rights Act is in Peril -- ACLU 2. Black Po...2022-11-0747 minjustUSNavigating Breast Cancer in Our 40sMargo and Tashira sit down with two friends, Judith and Vera, both empacted by breast cancer at a young age. This episode explores myths about cancer, multiple forms of healing and will hopefully inspire listeners to champion their own health. Many thanks to Understance for sponsoring this episode! For more on the development of their mastectomy bra read the open letter from Understance founder Jiayi here. Use code JUSTUS15 to save 15% at Understance Watch here on Youtube! Follow us on Instagram: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer ...2022-10-311h 01justUSSex and Dating in Our 40sButt plugs, sex clubs and squirting are just a few topics tackled in this highly entertaining episode. Tashira spills the tea on dating and being newly single at 40, and Margo clutches her proverbial pearls (while of course holding space as a newly minted kink ally). Join this transparent conversation about claiming joy and pleasure at a big age. Many thanks to Winepress for sponsoring this episode. Use our discount code JUSTUS10 to save 10%! Watch here on Youtube! Follow us on Instagram: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer @politicsandfshn ...2022-10-251h 08justUSSex and Dating in Our 40sButt plugs, sex clubs and squirting are just a few topics tackled in this highly entertaining episode. Tashira spills the tea on dating and being newly single at 40, and Margo clutches her proverbial pearls (while of course holding space as a newly minted kink ally). Join this transparent conversation about claiming joy and pleasure at a big age. Many thanks to Winepress for sponsoring this episode. Use our discount code JUSTUS10 to save 10%! Watch here on Youtube! Follow us on Instagram: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer @politicsandfshn ...2022-10-241h 08
justUSSex and Dating in Our 40sButt plugs, sex clubs and squirting are just a few topics tackled in this highly entertaining episode. Tashira spills the tea on dating and being newly single at 40, and Margo clutches her proverbial pearls (while of course holding space as a newly minted kink ally). Join this transparent conversation about claiming joy and pleasure at a big age. Many thanks to Winepress for sponsoring this episode. Use our discount code JUSTUS10 to save 10%! Follow us on social media: @justus_pod @margo.lindauer @politicsandfshn Follow us across the web...2022-10-241h 08