My Vagina Hurts My Vagina Hurts Podcast

Hello, dear listeners. We know this season of MVH didn’t go as planned… a lot happened over the past 3 months when we disappeared, and we finally got our shit together to give you a much needed update. Hear from each of us about wtf happened. Will there be a Season 3? Listen to find out.


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In this episode of My Vagina Hurts, we had the pleasure of welcoming Sam Schwartz from BLND Health, a certified sex therapist with a passion for helping individuals and couples explore their relationships with themselves and their bodies. This episode was particularly special as it marked our first time hosting a licensed mental health professional, providing our listeners with expert insights beyond our usual discussions.

Key Points:


Sam's Background: Sam shared her journey to becoming a therapist, focusing on sex therapy.


Sex Therapy Explained: Discussion on what sex therapy entails and how it differs from traditional therapy.


Who Benefits from Sex Therapy?: Insights into the typical clients of sex therapy, including individuals and couples facing various intimacy issues.


Common Misconceptions: Sam addressed myths surrounding sex therapy and its benefits.


Aging and Intimacy: Strategies for maintaining fulfilling intimacy in aging couples.


Technology's Impact: Exploration of how digital advancements affect intimacy and relationships.


Addressing Sexual Differences: Approaches for couples to manage differing sexual preferences.


Beginning Therapy: Tips and encouragement for first-time therapy seekers, emphasizing the importance of overcoming stigma.


Finding the Right Therapist: Guidance on choosing a therapist and what to consider.



Sam's insights underscored the podcast's commitment to discussing mental health openly, emphasizing the tagline, "Mental Health is Essential Health."

Things we talk about:


blndhealth.com



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We’re back with an eye-opening chat about manifesting. You've probably heard of 'The Secret' and the buzz around manifesting, but we're here to dig deeper and share our own experiences. Join us in this engaging discussion where personal experiences meet thoughtful insights. Whether you're a manifesting pro or just curious, there's something here for you. Remember, manifesting is more than just wishful thinking; it's about understanding ourselves and our actions in the pursuit of fulfillment.


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Ever found yourself binge-watching 'Snapped' or geeking out at a 'My Favorite Murder' live show? Yup, us too. Let's chat about why these spine-chilling stories have us hooked! From the chill-inducing 'Making a Murderer' to those headline-grabbing cases like O.J. Simpson and Amanda Knox, we're talking about how true crime has sneaked into pretty much every corner of our media space. What's up with our fascination with what makes criminals tick? Is it curiosity? A need to understand the world? Is it okay to be entertained by real-life tragedies? We're weighing in on this tricky topic. Does it mess with our heads? Are we just feeding our morbid curiosity?


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Today Courtney, Devin, and Kelly serve up some wisdom on our tumultuous love affair with money. Money and friendships - are we getting better at talking about cash or are we still awkwardly silent? Do you share your salary with friends? We call bullshit on the idea that talking about money is rude. In fact, part of what makes our friendship so great is that we can, do and CELEBRATE money with each other.

Money is like that rollercoaster you didn't ask to ride, and we're here to dissect your financial feels. On a scale of 1 to 10, how's your emotional bank account? Are you a money avoider, worshiper, vigilant saver, or a status chaser? We share where we fall on that scale and what type of money archetypes we identify with.

Speaking of earnings, did you know women are still earning 77 cents for every dollar those White men snatch up? Yeah, it's 2023, and we're still playing catch-up. How's that "don't discuss salary or money" rule working out for women and minorities? Spoiler alert: not great. Time to break some glass ceilings and make some noise.

And when it comes to relationships, it’s another level of cash management. Are you a saver? Is your partner a spender? We've all been there. We all value making our OWN money. Ever had to rely on your partner's income?

So, what makes your vagina hurt the most about women and money? Dive into this emotional rollercoaster, ladies. It's a wild ride, but together, we might just conquer it.



Links to things we talk about:


https://extension.usu.edu/finance/research/emotional-history-with-money


https://www.npr.org/2021/03/28/981653888/emotions-money-and-what-it-means-to-be-financially-whole


https://www.amazon.com/Get-Rich-Lucky-Bitch-First-Class/dp/1788171330


https://bigthink.com/sponsored/childhood-money-anxiety/


https://19thnews.org/2023/03/equal-pay-day-2023-charts-gender-pay-gap/



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In this episode, we’re talking about the hard reality of American school schedules and why it sucks, especially for working parents. Imagine the sigh of relief from working parents if school and work schedules actually played nice together?

Let's start by taking a little trip down memory lane. Public schooling in the USA has been around for a hot minute, just over a century, to be precise. But when it comes to desegregation, well, that took its sweet time – a whole 60 years! Can you believe it? We're looking at you, 19th-century school reformers, for the birth of that '9 to 5' workday concept. Apparently, they thought parents had zero kids to look after during those hours. What were they smoking?

Fast forward to today, and American students are spending a solid six and a half hours in school, five days a week. But here's the kicker – two-thirds of moms are now juggling full-time jobs. And fewer than half of public schools offer any kind of after-school programs. Say what?

Now, let's jet-set internationally. In Finland, those lucky elementary students get a whopping 75 minutes of recess, while our American kiddos have to make do with a measly 27 minutes. The Finnish philosophy? Kids won't learn if they don't play, even if it's colder than a polar bear's toenails. Across the pond in the UK, high schools are kicking off later in the day. One London school even said, "Screw it," and started at 10 a.m. because research says students learn better when they're not sleepwalking.

But hold onto your hats – the sleep saga continues in the good ol' U.S. of A. with early school start times that are about as compatible with teenagers' biological clocks as a cat at a dog show. And let's not even talk about the colossal elephant in the room – childcare costs. They've become a financial heavyweight for American families, sometimes even outstripping the cost of college tuition. Yikes!

Now, what's the remedy, you ask? We've got some ideas. Picture schools getting cozy with the community, creating a school day that's longer and happier than a kid in a candy store. We're talking peer-to-peer learning, epic lunch breaks, field trips, and teachers clocking in at different times.

Listen as we discuss our personal situations with our kids and how we’re making it all work with the current state of affairs. But we also want to hear from you: How's your kid's school schedule looking nowadays? Can you picture a 5 p.m. school day? It's like finding a unicorn, right? And what if we flipped the script on the traditional workday?

Stay stressed and sexy, friends. 🎙️💃🔥



Links to things we talk about:


https://www.rd.com/list/school-days-around-the-world/


https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/09/school-day-parents/569401/


https://www.womenofinfluence.ca/2022/04/14/why-our-working-hours-should-match-our-kids-school-schedules/


https://youtu.be/of1kDYFJIVU



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