Platonic Lifemates

Platonic Lifemates

How do two friends keep a friendship alive for 20 years long distance? Melissa and Whitney aren’t quite sure what the secret is. Maybe after listening to them chat about everything from raising fur-babies and human babies, to the calming powers of The Great British Bake-Off, to comparing notes on their book club choice for that month you'll understand their friendship better than they do. Join them every week for a silly, sarcastic, sometimes serious, but always enjoyable gabfest with your two new adult lady friends. 

  1. Episode 27: Open Book by Jesica Simpson

    07/03/2020

    Episode 27: Open Book by Jesica Simpson

    Today we’re talking about June’s book club pick, Open Book by Jessica Simpson.  Melissa and Whitney weren’t fans back in the early 2000s, but this book gave them a new found respect for her. It is a great summer read, love, betrayal, family drama, emotional affairs and glitter cups. Whitney might go down the Botox road (for migraines, not vanity) and Melissa has some exciting developments in her business.  They also chat about the current status of masks in this country, and boy oh boy is that a cluster f*ck. Mentioned In Today’s Episode Taste The Nation on Hulu Legal Eagle on Youtube Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode.  Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

    1h 36m
  2. Episode 26 You're Not Better Because You're Skinny

    06/26/2020

    Episode 26 You're Not Better Because You're Skinny

    This week we’re bringing an episode that we didn't get to air in late May. We’re talking about diet culture and how that has shaped us as ladies in our mid-30’s.  We grew up in the 90’s, fat was the devil guys!!!  Whitney talks about how she talks to her kids about food, and physical appearance at their young ages.Melissa talks about her experience with Keto and fasting and its effect on her mental health. We go down a rabbit hole about Jenny Craig’s origin (we just had to know). We talk about fat shaming, Instagram’s s****y algorithm to body shame you, society’s obsessions with judging people’s body’s, office weight loss challenges and society valuing people more if they are skinny.  Mentioned In This episode Never Have I Ever on Netflix Dead To Me on Netflix Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode.  Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

    1h 28m
  3. Episode 25 Racism and Imposters

    06/16/2020

    Episode 25 Racism and Imposters

    Hi Everyone. We’re back with an episode we recorded on June 2, just a few days after the murder of George Floyd and 3 days in to the national protests. We talk about protests, police, Black Lives Matter and our role in systemic racism. We also talk about imposter syndrome, we’re all over on this episode.  We know a lot has changed in the past 2 weeks since this episode was recorded but we wanted to release this as a way to continue the dialogue. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode.  Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

    1h 40m
  4. Episode 24 If I never Met You

    05/29/2020

    Episode 24 If I never Met You

    This week school is finally over and we’re not teachers anymore!!!!  Melissa has been going commando and Whitney is already over the outdoors. We play a lovely little game you might have heard of (F@$! Marry Kill) and address a very important question; is the marriage celibate? Whitney’s deep love of Conan O’Brian comes out and Melissa’s love for gingers is reaffirmed. Then we dive deep into this month’s book club pick If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane. And of course, our tiny joys of the week.  Mentioned In This Episode If I Never Met you by Mhairi McFarlane The Great on Hulu She’s full of lit Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode.  Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

    1h 14m
  5. Episode 23: Urban Dating & Urban Dictionary

    05/14/2020

    Episode 23: Urban Dating & Urban Dictionary

    Hello again friends. This week we’re talking about Bumble and the weird shit people do on dating apps. Melissa’s shares some interesting observations over the past week, they’re interesting. We’ve also decided your 30’s is a weird time vortex for aging and it doesn’t treat everyone equal.  Melissa also tests Whitney’s knowledge of Urban Dictionary slang, why are there so many terms for vagina? Are you a Whitney or Melissa according to Urban Dictionary?  Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode.  Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

    1h 23m
  6. Episode 22 The Silent Patient & Infidelity Is In Every Book Ever Written

    05/07/2020

    Episode 22 The Silent Patient & Infidelity Is In Every Book Ever Written

    Happy May!  This week we’re talking about April’s book club pick, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. We both enjoyed this psychological thriller. Nothing distracts from a global pandemic like reading about a mysterious murder, a woman who doesn’t speak for 6 years after murdering her husband and a stalker who no one believes exists.  It was also the first work of fiction written by a man that Whitney has read in years, so that’s saying something. We also talk about boycotting masks, boycotting ladies and our tiny joys of the week.  Mentioned In The Episode If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane (May’s Book Club Pick) Verity by Colleen Hoover You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen Mrs. America on Hulu on FX  Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode.  Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

    1h 18m
  7. Episode 21 Self Care, Chalking and Crying in Bathrubs

    04/28/2020

    Episode 21 Self Care, Chalking and Crying in Bathrubs

    We’re back to finish off April (forever known as the shittiest month of 2020) with a little talk of self care. We talk about the 6 types of self care and how we’re trying our best to hit all 6 in these pandemic times.  Melissa finds success in therapy, journaling and chalking (listen to find out what that is). Whitney does sporadic yoga, runs out of her house away from her family, and cries in the bathtub. Whitney gets a little woo woo about mediation and Melissa makes an argument form an excellent burger being the best self care. Do what works for you.  Mentioned in the Episode Wool And The Gang We Are Knitters Calm App Headspace App Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode.  Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

    1h 24m
  8. Episode 20 Distraction, A Tried And True Coping Mechanism

    04/07/2020

    Episode 20 Distraction, A Tried And True Coping Mechanism

    This week we’re wrapping up week 3 from the inside. The inside of our houses that is. It’s officially the third week of our stay at home mandate and everyone is getting a little squirrely. So this week we’re bringing you all the ways we recommend filling your time. The best things to binge watch, to binge read and to binge listen (binge listening is a thing).  You only thought you reached the end of Netflix, don’t worry we’ve got lots of things to keep you occupied. We’ve had a lot of time on our hands and have a lot of thoughts this week. And a screaming baby might make a little cameo appearance, this is how you podcast during a pandemic. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode.  Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

    1h 51m
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How do two friends keep a friendship alive for 20 years long distance? Melissa and Whitney aren’t quite sure what the secret is. Maybe after listening to them chat about everything from raising fur-babies and human babies, to the calming powers of The Great British Bake-Off, to comparing notes on their book club choice for that month you'll understand their friendship better than they do. Join them every week for a silly, sarcastic, sometimes serious, but always enjoyable gabfest with your two new adult lady friends. 

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  • Creator
    Platonic Lifemates
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
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