The Nuanced Life

Sarah & Beth
  • 4.9 (478)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

In a world that increasingly defaults to false dichotomies, we explore the messiness of living wisely —the choices, tradeoffs, priorities, and grace of living a nuanced life.   Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/  

  1. TRAILER

    The Nuanced Life Returns!

    After 4 years away, we're bringing back The Nuanced Life for a limited run series this summer. Join us every Friday starting June 7 on the Pantsuit Politics main feed for these 10 special episodes. We're talking work, family, parenting, faith, romance, and more. You don't want to miss it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

  2. 12/16/2020

    Commemorating Endings (with Sara Sterley)

    For everything there is a season... Today, we talk to Sara Sterley (aka Sara By the Season) about endings, living seasonally, and how 2020 has shaped us. Plus, we share an important announcement of our own.   Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  3. 12/09/2020

    Commemorating Changes

    Sophie is trying to process a bad breakup without her normal coping mechanisms available to her. Paige is commemorating the unknown. Kellian is commemorating the official adoption of her daughters. Katie Sue is moving....yet again. Sarah is recognizing it will likely be the last holiday season at her house with belief in a certain ho-ho-holiday gentleman. Pantsuit Politics 2020 Holiday Gift Guide Breakup Survival Guide Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  4. 12/02/2020

    Considering Beauty Pageants (with Hilary Levey Friedman)

    We spoke with Hilary Levey Friedman, author of Here She Is:The Complicated Reign of the Beauty Pageant in America. We discuss the relationship between pageants and feminism, the parallels between beauty pageants and the Bachelor franchise, and the power of the gaze. If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  5. 11/25/2020

    Navigating Tricky Family Situations

    Is it ok to stay at a hotel when visiting family? How do we prepare to best care for aging relatives? What is the best way to talk through divergent voting choices with people we love? We tackle these questions from listeners.   If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line.   Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  6. 11/18/2020

    The Evolution of Friendship

    Alissa is struggling with a friendship breakup. Jamie is dreading the transition of dear friends becoming long-distance friends. Sara started a podcast with a friend.   F***ing Ethical (Sara's new podcast!)   If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line.   Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  7. 11/11/2020

    Commemorating Work Environment

    Kristen has a question about balancing her mental health with her taxing career. Hannah-Carole commemorates her time working on oil rigs. Megan works in public health. Heather's husband has been thrilled with how Apple treats its employees. Beth has a work commemoration of her own.   vocational awe (Anne Helen Petersen)   Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show please purchase a copy of our book I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  8. 11/04/2020

    What We Learn From the Enneagram

    We take a hard turn away from the stress of Election Week and talk about the Enneagram, what we've learned from it, and how that knowledge serves our relationships.   If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line.   Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
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In a world that increasingly defaults to false dichotomies, we explore the messiness of living wisely —the choices, tradeoffs, priorities, and grace of living a nuanced life.   Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/  

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  • Creator
    Sarah & Beth
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    156
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sarah & Beth
  • Show Website
    The Nuanced Life

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