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I want to bring you along while I figure out womanhood: work, ambition and the 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 that comes with it. One-ish hour a week to make sense of whatever bs is going on. In English and Italian, because that's who I am.

  1. EP.03 | insights on periods and technology

    5d ago

    EP.03 | insights on periods and technology

    In this episode of No Wonder, I sit down with Kirsten Karchmer, a world-renowned fertility and period expert with over 25 years of clinical experience. At the age of 20, as a competitive athlete, Kirsten’s life came to a sudden halt when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and left unable to walk without a cane. Instead of giving up, she embarked on a journey to reverse engineer her own chronic illness, eventually finding her way into remission. This life-altering experience led her to discover a shocking truth that modern medicine completely ignores: the menstrual cycle is not a curse to be managed, it is the single most powerful predictive tool for a woman's long-term health. In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Kirsten exposes the "menstrual catastrophe" we are currently living through. From smounting the multi-million dollar tech "gimmicks" like the Oura Ring and Apple Watch, to breaking down how hustle culture, CrossFit, and extreme fasting are actively destroying women's hormones. She also sheds light on the devastating, hidden reality of global period poverty that left her in tears in her own studio. This isn't just an episode about women's health. It's a masterclass in reclaiming your biological power, understanding the data your body is screaming at you to notice, and untangling centuries of systemic medical bias. Follow No Wonder Podcast:⁠ Instagram: www.instagram.com/nowonder.podcast Tiktok Pod: www.tiktok.com/nowonderpod Tiktok Host: www.tiktok.com/hostnowonderpod Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: The MS Diagnosis That Changed My Life 02:00 - How I Reverse Engineered My Illness & Walked Again 03:15 - The Unfair Advantage: Reclaiming the Menstrual Cycle 04:40 - Are We in a Menstrual Catastrophe? 05:50 - The Danger of Learning About Sex From Google & AI 06:40 - "Passing Out From Pain Is Never Normal" 08:00 - The Truth About TikTok Health Trends & Supps 09:05 - The Birth Control Deception: It Doesn't Regulate Your Period 09:40 - Why CrossFit & Fasting Are Destroying Female Hormones 10:40 - The Tech Gimmick: Why Smart Rings & Apple AI Fall Short 12:10 - What is Conceivable? The AI Care Team Disrupting Medicine 14:55 - Measuring Glucose Non-Invasively: How It Works 17:50 - My Legacy: Winning a Nobel Prize & Becoming Obsolete 21:40 - Check Engine Lights: Is Your Cycle Predicting Chronic Disease? 23:55 - The Conceivable Cycle: 90 Days to Be Completely Pain-Free 25:35 - The Data Panic: Why Open AI and Roe v. Wade Changed Privacy 27:55 - The Shocking Misogyny of Texas Health Laws 29:50 - How to Actually Guard and Analyze Your Health Data Safely 31:35 - Longitudinal Data vs. Real-Time Biometric Trends 34:35 - What Optimal Female Health Actually Looks Like (The 28-Day Blueprint) 36:55 - The Frog in Boiling Water: Why Women Tolerate Exhaustion 41:20 - Privilege & Menstrual Leave: A Middle-Class Luxury? 43:15 - "Yeah, I Cried": The Heartbreaking Reality of Period Poverty 43:55 - The 5-Dollar Cup: Disrupting a Greedy $40 Industry 45:20 - Breaking the Silence: Shifting from Shame to Dignity 47:15 - Historical Shame: From the Book of Leviticus to Aristotle 49:40 - Intercourse & Intervisions: The Evolutionary Power of Hormones 51:55 - The Secret Pheromone Study: Men Can Hear Ovulation 54:05 - Managing an Elite Team: Using AI to Write 31 Patents in 30 Days 56:55 - The Dark Side of FemTech Funding: "This Innovation Is Shit" 59:05 - Should the Government Interfere With Women's Health? 01:02:25 - Rapid Fire: Is Hormonal Birth Control Unethical? 01:04:10 - Perimenopause: Reverse Puberty and How to Handle It 01:05:00 - Why We Need to Teach Menstrual Literacy to Boys and Dads 01:06:35 - The Hormone Imbalance Myth: Stop Guessing, Start Personalizing 01:07:25 - The Burnout Epidemic: 16,000 Women Surveyed 01:09:05 - Personalized and Cyclical: The Real Future of Healthcare 01:10:40 - The Magic Wand: How to Cure Self-Loathing 01:13:55 - Outro

    1h 15m
  2. EP.02| inights on women athletes' mediatization

    May 29

    EP.02| inights on women athletes' mediatization

    At a time when sports organizations are celebrating the supposed achievement of “gender equality” (as seen at the recent 2026 Winter Olympics or the Paris 2024 Games), Claudia helps us look beyond the facade of official statements to reveal the reality faced by female athletes. Follow No Wonder Podcast:⁠ Instagram: www.instagram.com/nowonder.podcast Tiktok Pod: www.tiktok.com/nowonderpod Tiktok Host: www.tiktok.com/hostnowonderpod 📍 Episode Timestamps 00:00:24 — Background in sociolinguistics and professional updates 00:01:15 — The graduation thesis: the mediatization of female athletes and sports journalism 00:02:17 — The illusion of gender equality at the Winter Olympic Games 00:03:40 — Structural inequalities behind the facade of official press releases 00:04:46 — The double standard in post-race interviews 00:05:08 — Case study 1: Jutta Leerdam and the media's fixation on personal relationships 00:11:40 — The paradox of hyper-femininity versus media judgment 00:15:56 — The dynamic between traditional media and social media profiles 00:19:56 — Historical parallels: the birth of elite sport and dominant standards 00:25:37 — Case study 2: Institutional delay and the women's national hockey team 00:28:43 — Sport as a political object: from the Cold War to the present day 00:33:04 — Short-term funding versus generational cultural work 00:40:40 — Algorithmic sexism in schools: the impact of the "manosphere" on youth 00:46:16 — The economic paradox: media broadcasting choices and the actual audience 00:49:14 — Financial dependence on sponsors and the "attractive" image 00:55:22 — Structural changes in surfing: the introduction of the maternity wildcard 01:00:44 — The linguistic shift in the media: from "Woman" to "Mother" in sports 01:03:54 — Consumerism, the "Pink Tax," and the idealization of the perfect body 01:09:42 — Claudia's career in futsal and the reality of the French first division 01:13:02 — Final advice: breaking habits, going to watch matches, and doing sports 01:14:08 — Acknowledgments and episode conclusion

    1h 16m
  3. EP.01 | insights on Adaptive Agency

    May 15

    EP.01 | insights on Adaptive Agency

    In this episode, we sit down with Barbara Wittmann, a transformation expert with 25 years of experience fixing broken IT projects and navigating the complex intersection of technology and human emotion. As we move deeper into 2026, the conversation around AI is shifting from mere automation to what Barbara calls the "Human Infrastructure". Barbara argues that while we upgrade our software quarterly, we often neglect to "upgrade" the people behind it. She challenges the traditional "Survival of the Fittest" mindset, introducing a new paradigm for the AI era: Survival of the Wisest. In this episode, you will learn: The Human Infrastructure: Why every company needs a strategy for its people that is as robust as its tech stack.Adaptive Agency: How to move from a "victim mentality" to becoming an active creator of your own professional fate.The Voodoo of AI: The truth about job replacement and why "busy work" is the only thing truly at risk.The “Female” Edge: Why empathy, multitasking, and "female" traits are becoming the most valuable assets in high-tech boardrooms.Building Trust in 2026: Why networking and real-world relationships beat AI job-application bots every time.Whether you're a middle manager feeling the "AI squeeze" or a young professional looking to build a career that technology can't replace, Barbara’s insights on Judgment vs. Knowledge offer a roadmap for the future of work. Follow No Wonder Podcast:⁠Instagram: www.instagram.com/nowonder.podcast Tiktok Pod: www.tiktok.com/nowonderpod Tiktok Host: www.tiktok.com/hostnowonderpod 📍 Episode Timestamps [01:45] – Introduction: Empathy, AI, and the evolving work culture. [02:50] – Meet Barbara Wittmann: From Germany to fixing broken IT transformations in Colorado. [04:25] – Global Thought Leadership: Highlights from the Peter Drucker Forum. [05:45] – The Human Infrastructure: Why mindset upgrades are the new tech upgrades. [07:45] – Deciphering Complexity: Creating "Shared Mental Models" in organizations. [10:00] – Gender Dynamics in IT: Co-creating a future with both male and female strengths. [12:30] – The Execution Layer: Giving a voice to the "Early Warning System" within a company. [14:15] – The AI Infant Stage: Why we haven't seen the full scale of transformation yet. [16:20] – AI Bias & Judgment: Why you can't fully trust the machine. [19:15] – Training Confidence: Overcoming limiting beliefs and past failures. [22:15] – Core Values: Why trust and respect are universal in the workplace. [24:00] – The Empathy Advantage: Why "soft skills" are badly needed right now. [26:00] – Standing in Your Power: Moving away from mimicking male traits. [28:00] – Advice for 25-Year-Olds: Stopping the comparison trap. [30:45] – Corporate Barriers: Addressing the Mackenzie Workforce Report on gender. [33:45] – Own Your Fate: Why 70% of Barbara's students get promoted. [36:15] – The Ripple Effect: How small individual changes impact complex systems. [40:00] – Success Story: Turning a middle-management role into a strategic powerhouse. [42:15] – The "Voodoo" Topic: Real talk on AI and job displacement. [45:45] – Automation Hurdles: The "old baggage" of data and legacy systems. [49:45] – No One is Safe: Why even CEOs need to upskill for AI. [53:15] – Finding Your Superpower: How to pivot when automation arrives. [56:30] – Networking Over Bots: Why real relationships are your best job-search tool. [60:15] – No Magic Wands: Embracing the non-linear process of evolution. [62:45] – Survival of the Wisest: Shifting to Adaptive Agency. [65:45] – Conclusion: Where to find more from Barbara Whitman on Substack.

    59 min
  4. EP 13 | insght on AI integration

    12/29/2025

    EP 13 | insght on AI integration

    AI isn’t the threat. Losing your voice is. In this episode, we dive into what really happens when AI enters women-led businesses: the excitement, the resistance, the quiet fear of becoming interchangeable, automated, erased. Jenna Nelson breaks down how to integrate AI without sacrificing intuition, values, or identity, and why staying human is no longer a “soft” skill, it’s a strategic one. We talk about: ◼️ When AI actually helps women founders grow (and when it quietly harms them) ◼️ Why so many women feel unsafe adopting AI — and how to change that ◼️ The difference between efficiency and erasure ◼️ How to keep your brand voice, ethics, and edge in an automated world ◼️ What “ethical AI” really looks like beyond buzzwords This conversation isn’t about tools. It’s about power, authorship, and choosing how you grow. If you’ve ever wondered “Where do I still fit in this future?” this one’s for you. Follow No Wonder Podcast:⁠ Instagram: www.instagram.com/nowonder.pod Tiktok Pod: www.tiktok.com/nowonderpod Tiktok Host: www.tiktok.com/hostnowonderpod Music Licensing:Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-... u_faueads9ka Audio File Title: Sexy Fashion Beats (Simulate) Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-sexy-... File ID: 11176 Date of download: 2023-02-14 11:21:42 UTC Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLP Berliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, Germany TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Scaling Smarter, Not Harder 01:43 – The Accidental AI Expert 03:48 – Bridging the "Bro Culture" Gap 06:44 – Amplify, Don’t Replace: The Human-First Approach 09:02 – A Day in the Life of an AI-Powered Founder 12:31 – Cloning Your Brain: Training Your AI Assistant 16:44 – Navigating Fears, Ethics, and Guardrails 20:21 – Curing Imposter Syndrome with AI 26:40 – What AI Actually Is: Math, Not Magic 33:33 – The Three-Step Framework: Align, Automate, Appear 36:40 – Where AI Should Never Touch 38:55 – Guardrails for Generative Images 41:20 – Why You Need a Guide 45:53 – Psychological Safety and the "Backflip" Moment 49:45 – The "Refusal" List: Dealing with Negative Feedback 54:12 – Audience Q&A: Memory, Bias, and Jobs 1:03:12 – The Coca-Cola Controversy 1:11:04 – The "Essential Three" Tech Stack

    1h 17m
  5. EP.12 | insights on fundraising with Michael C. Clark

    12/22/2025

    EP.12 | insights on fundraising with Michael C. Clark

    Michael Clark, a master of Personality Pitching, reveals the SECRET to raising millions, why your brain is LYING to you about success, and how to stop BEGGING for funding so you can start attracting it… before your vision fades away. Michael Clark is an established pitch coach and the founder of Personality Pitching, where he specializes in helping entrepreneurs, startups, and executives dominate the boardroom. He has helped his clients raise over $100 million by transforming not just what they say, but how they say it. He explains:◼️ Why Personality Pitching is the key to standing out in a crowded market ◼️ How to take CONTROL of meetings so they don't feel like an interrogation ◼️ The "Secret Sauce" to building deep relationships in the first 5 seconds ◼️ Why Execution in the "wrong" direction is better than no execution at all ◼️ How to build a "Brag Bank" to defeat Imposter Syndrome once and for all ◼️ The truth about why your Inner Circle may never validate your biggest dreams Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction: Pitch Coaching for Founders & Executives 01:34 — Raising $100 Million: Michael Clark’s Career Achievements 02:57 — Startups vs. Nonprofits: Comparing the Two Worlds 05:13 — Applying a Startup Mindset to Philanthropy 06:48 — Empowering Women Founders and Nonprofit Leaders 08:05 — The Future of Fundraising: Why "Personality Pitching" Matters Now 10:55 — Utopian Vision: The Growing World of Nonprofit Pitching 12:46 — Overcoming Execution Gaps and Analysis Paralysis (AI Impacts) 15:08 — The Power of Execution: Moving Past Theory into Action 16:16 — Beta Testing Your Vision: How to Validate Your Idea Quickly 18:27 — Identity & Family: Overcoming the Fear of Judgment 21:12 — Mastering Time Management: The 5:00 AM Club and Efficiency 24:22 — The Four Pillars of Nonprofit Messaging and Mentalities 26:20 — Recommended Reading: Mindset Books for High Performance 27:56 — Interrogation vs. Authority: Taking Control of Pitch Meetings 30:12 — How to Stop Begging for Funding: The "Opportunity" Shift 33:39 — Nonprofit Revenue Strategies: Proactive Donor Acquisition 35:38 — Transitioning from Nonprofit to For-Profit Pitching 37:13 — Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Without Capital 40:05 — Impact Numbers: What Donors and Grantors Really Want 41:54 — Fundraising Myths: Can Small Nonprofits Compete for Millions? 43:32 — The First 5 Seconds: Body Language and Voice Inflection 46:02 — Case Study: Raising $20 Million in Six Months 49:25 — Building Your "Brag Bank": How to Own the Boardroom 53:13 — Final Strategy: How to Make Your Startup More "Attractive" 56:13 — Last Call to Action: Start Small, But Start Today

    1h 1m
  6. EP.11 | (SUB ENG) inisghts on antiviolence with Barbara Bavasto - Wall of Dolls

    12/10/2025

    EP.11 | (SUB ENG) inisghts on antiviolence with Barbara Bavasto - Wall of Dolls

    Barbara Bavastro has been living for years on the front line of one of our country's deepest wounds: gender-based violence. As coordinator of Wall of Dolls Liguria, her work moves where activism meets reality: in the stories, fears, and silences of women who ask for help every day. In this episode, Barbara dismantles the superficial narrative about femicide in Italy and takes us inside what we don't see: why the numbers are rising, what we continue to ignore, and where prevention fails before it even begins. Barbara explains: ◼️ The state of the art on gender-based violence in Italy today ◼️ Why so many women do not report it — and what invisible barriers protect them... or trap them ◼️ How violence has moved online: technology-facilitated VAWG and new patterns of abuse ◼️ The uncomfortable questions about femicide, language, and media responsibility ◼️ What really happens in a listening center ◼️ The role of schools, institutions, and communities in creating — or blocking — real change ◼️ The stories that have marked her and why we can no longer afford to look away This is not an episode to “catch up on later.” It's an episode that stays with you. It's uncomfortable. It's necessary. It's the conversation we should all be having — but too often remains out of the picture. Follow No Wonder Podcast:⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowonder.pod/ Tiktok Pod: https://www.tiktok.com/@nowonderpod Tiktok Host: https://www.tiktok.com/@hostnowonderpod Timestamps: 0:00:00 What is Wall of Dolls? 0:05:07 The Urgency of Femicide Data 0:06:02 Personal History: Why the Commitment? 0:10:23 What is Still Shocking? 0:11:16 The Appeal: Breaking the Silence 0:12:44 Why Don't Women Report It? 0:16:08 The Importance of Financial Independence 0:17:08 Support: What to Offer Those Who Suspect It? 0:20:07 Murder vs. Femicide: The Difference 0:21:46 How to Involve Young People (Schools)? 0:26:47 The Impact of Witnessed Violence 0:30:00 Tips for Talking to Children About Violence 0:34:58 Girls Today: Aware or Afraid? 0:37:42 The Issue of Online Violence 0:39:32 What Are the Warning Signs? 0:40:50 The Turning Point: The New Bill 0:42:48 Response to Criticism of Gender-Based Crimes 0:43:51 Vision for the Future (10 Years) 0:45:18 What Exactly Do the Dolls Represent? sources: 1. https://tg24.sky.it/cronaca/2025/11/25/giornata-contro-violenza-donne-femminicidi-italia-2025 2. https://www.treccani.it/magazine/atlante/notizie/la-strage-senza-fine-oltre-70-femminicidi-nel-2025.html 3. https://lespresso.it/c/attualita/2025/11/24/femminicidi-violenza-donne-2025-quante-vittime/58363 4. https://www.marcogmellace.it/femminicidio-donne-vittime-omicidio/ 5. https://www.corriere.it/cronache/25_ottobre_15/femminicidi-ultimo-pamela-genini-morti-anno-f01ab766-3571-47c0-a93c-54c2eefb0xlk.shtml 11. https://tg24.sky.it/politica/2025/07/23/reato-femminicidio-ddl-approvato-senato 12. https://mappeser.com/2025/11/26/approvata-la-nuova-legge-sul-femminicidio-25-novembre-2025/ 13. https://www.corriere.it/politica/25_luglio_23/ddl-femminicidio-reato-senato-95b7cba2-2ca4-4e2b-afc1-6e3bf6a65xlk.shtml 14. https://edunews24.it/scuola/legge-2-dicembre-2025-n-181-svolta-nella-lotta-al-femminicidio-e-nuove-strategie-di-prevenzione-nelle-scuole 15. https://www.sistemapenale.it/it/scheda/legge-femminicidio-gazzetta-ufficiale-novita-diritto-penale-sostanziale-processuale 16. https://mc2legali.it/femminicidio-cosa-e-cambiato-davvero-tra-il-ddl-del-7-marzo-2025-e-la-legge-appena-approvata/ 17. https://cavalierenews.it/cronaca/32453/italia-il-femminicidio,-finalmente,-diventa-legge.html 18. https://www.geopop.it/l-ddl-femminicidio-e-legge-approvato-in-parlamento-cosa-cambia-ora/ 19. https://www.senato.it/service/PDF/PDFServer/DF/442775.pdf 20. https://www.giurisprudenzapenale.com/2025/11/26/approvata-definitivamente-la-proposta-sullintroduzione-del-reato-di-femminicidio/

    47 min
  7. EP.10 | insights on visibiliity and public relations

    12/03/2025

    EP.10 | insights on visibiliity and public relations

    KJ BLATTENBAUER reveals the hidden rules that keep women small, how to take credit without apology, and the blueprint for being visible, powerful, and unapologetically yourself. KJ spent 25 years as a publicist, sharing her signature brand of motivational tenacity with entrepreneurs, multi-national corporations, and non-profits alike. She’s the author of How to Be a Media Darling (2019) and Pretty Pep Talks (2021), and her work has been featured in The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Bloomberg, Cosmopolitan, and HelloGiggles. She explains:◼️ Why humility is secretly a career tax for women◼️ How the Likability Double Bind shapes every room you enter◼️ The scripts and strategies to take credit without backlash◼️ How to navigate media gatekeeping and claim authority as an expert◼️ The simple weekly blueprint to become findable, quotable, and bookable If you’ve ever felt overlooked, silenced, or forced to shrink, this episode is for you. Sources: https://www.womenofinfluence.ca/2023/03/01/tps-press-release/ https://www.nber.org/papers/w26345 Follow No Wonder Podcast:⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowonder.pod/Tiktok Pod: https://www.tiktok.com/@nowonderpodTiktok Host: https://www.tiktok.com/@hostnowonderpodMusic Licensing:Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/ Licensee: u_faueads9ka Audio File Title: Sexy Fashion Beats (Simulate) Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-sexy-fashion-beats-simulate-11176/ Audio File ID: 11176 Date of download: 2023-02-14 11:21:42 UTC Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLP Berliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, Germany timetable 0:00:00 Introduction: What is the Humility Tax? 0:01:17 Meeting KJ Blattenbauer: The Mission Against "Good Girl" Conditioning 0:03:02 Origins of the Humility Tax: Childhood to Career 0:05:16 The Likeability Double Bind 0:07:01 Economic Impact and Gendered Narratives 0:09:14 Outgrowing the Tax: The Evolution of Confidence 0:10:38 Reframing Negative Labels and Advocating for Yourself 0:12:32 The "Tall Poppy" Phenomenon in Media 0:14:52 Language Tips: Deleting Apologies 0:16:16 Self-Promotion as Community Service 0:18:22 The Work Doesn't Speak for Itself: The Urgency of Visibility 0:22:10 Safety and the Media's Gendered Flattening 0:24:35 Safe Visibility and Social Media Awareness 0:28:56 Responding to Being "Burned" by Social Media 0:31:11 The Framework: Earned - Owned - Borrowed 0:34:00 The Visibility Trap: Hostile Interviewers 0:35:16 The Action Plan: 10-30 Minutes a Week 0:38:15 The Emotional and Economic Relief of Ownership 0:39:59 Closing Reflections and Advice to Younger Self 0:44:56 Contact Information and Farewell

    46 min
  8. EP.9 | insights on feminism in 2025

    11/26/2025

    EP.9 | insights on feminism in 2025

    In this episode of No Wonder, we sit down to unpack the real, lived meaning of feminism in 2025 — far from labels, internet discourse, and culture-war noise. This conversation explores how modern women navigate ambition, relationships, safety, identity, and self-worth in a world that claims to be “post-patriarchy”… but somehow still isn’t. We explain:◼️ Why so many women don't identify as feminists even while living feminist values◼️ How patriarchy shows up in subtle, everyday interactions women normalize◼️ The emotional and cognitive labour women perform without realising it◼️ How internalised beliefs shape confidence, career choices, and boundaries◼️ What a “practical feminism” looks like for women who want clarity, not theory If you’ve ever wondered “What does feminism actually mean now?” — this episode is your starting point. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S5KdNMD50Tf7de-MIcd58jKDAxKCgFxHMMLLLZ26_xQ/edit?usp=sharing Follow No Wonder Podcast:⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowonder.pod/Tiktok Pod: https://www.tiktok.com/@nowonderpodTiktok Host: https://www.tiktok.com/@hostnowonderpod Music Licensing:Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/ Licensee: u_faueads9ka Audio File Title: Sexy Fashion Beats (Simulate) Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-sexy-fashion-beats-simulate-11176/ Audio File ID: 11176 Date of download: 2023-02-14 11:21:42 UTC Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLP Berliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, Germany

    17 min

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I want to bring you along while I figure out womanhood: work, ambition and the 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 that comes with it. One-ish hour a week to make sense of whatever bs is going on. In English and Italian, because that's who I am.