This week, Megan and Stephie are joined by their friend and return guest Brandy O'Neill (@nutmegnanny) to talk about diet culture, fatphobia, the wellness industry, and the privilege that fuels it all. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
In this first episode of the year, Megan and Stephie are talking about one of the hottest trends: Minimalism. Living intentionally is great, but what happens when that comes with a certain aesthetic? Can anyone really live by the influencer version of minimalism, or does it take a certain amount of privilege to do? Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Megan and Stephie are joined yet again by their friend Ade Olayinka, but this time in a very special crossover episode with Ade's podcast Five Tree Christmas (@fivetreechristmas). They chat all things holiday movies – why they're so wonderful, why they don't mind all the cheesy stuff, and what are their favorite and least favorite things to see in these movies. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@g...
Megan and Stephie have often encouraged listeners to shop small, but why does shopping small actually matter? This week, Megan is telling us why in the context of supply chains and local economies, and both ladies share some of their favorite places to shop small for the holidays. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
This week, Megan and Stephie are joined by their friend Alex Roth as they discuss mental health stigma. Mental health and mental illness has been so stigmatized for so long – how does this affect people who struggle? Do we think society is opening up to these tough topics? Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
In another timely episode, this week Megan and Stephie are diving deep into the topic of birth control. They're uncovering the history, why birth control is important, and pinning more than a few things on the patriarchy. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Who doesn't love a world full of color?? In this episode, Megan and Stephie sit down with friend of the pod and graphic designer Susannah Brinkley Henry (@feastandwest) to chat all about color theory. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Because the world seems to continue to be a stressful place, it seemed only fitting for Megan and Stephie to chat about coping mechanisms this week. What is the difference between adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms? Are all coping mechanisms helpful for all people? Digressions include Megan ranting about the show Emily in Paris and Stephie venting about how pandemic life is giving her more social anxiety than usual. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast...
This week, Megan and Stephie are giving you all of their unsolicited opinions on Halloween. Find out why Stephie has never been trick-or-treating and what beloved Halloween movie Megan just doesn't love that much. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
We hear the phrase "women supporting women" a lot, but what does it really mean? What does it NOT mean? Megan and Stephie spend this week's episode discussing this very topic, only slightly derailed by conversations of life-size knit Thanos dolls and Megan's farmers' market adventures. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
This week, Megan and Stephie are joined by returning guest, friend of the pod, and public health professional, Erin Howes, to get an update on the state of healthcare during Covid. What are the appointments we should be making? What can we skip? How can we make sure our providers are being as safe as possible? Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Megan and Stephie are passionate and opinionated about a lot of things (as evidenced in nearly every episode of this podcast), but they are both particularly passionate about everyone doing their civic duty and voting. This week, the pair is unpacking why it's important to vote in everything from local elections up to national elections, sharing some startling statistics about just how few people in the U.S. vote, and reminding everyone to check on how to register to vote, vote by mail, and/or v...
Remember how Megan and Stephie know investing is important but don't really know much about it? This week they're making good on their promise to bring in someone who does know about it to chat all about the basics of investing. They're joined by Chloé Daniels (@clo_bare), finance blogger and financial coach, to learn about everything from the basics of retirement accounts to what the heck an index fund is. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect ...
Happy Anniversary! This week marks the one year anniversary of I'd Rather Stay In, so Megan and Stephie are celebrating with a recap of where the last year has taken them, what they've learned from one year of podcasting, and where they hope the podcast goes in its second year. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
This week, Megan and Stephie are honoring a big move for Megan's family by talking all about the processing of buying a house! From the paperwork to the inspections and some of their own personal dos and don'ts, they chat about their own home buying experiences and why they love their homes. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
In this minisode, Megan and Stephie give some quarantine life updates and end up on a few rabbit trails, including the weirdness of Etsy and how our kids will remember the time before and after the pandemic. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Life coaching is a bit of a buzzword, but what does it mean? In this episode, Megan and Stephie sit down with Dani Faust (@thedanifaust), intuitive life coach and metaphysical practioner, to talk about what life coahing really is. How can it help you get from point A to B on the path to the life you want to lead? Plus, find out how Dani discovered her intuitive abilities and how manifesting plays a big role in her business. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast...
This week, Megan and Stephie are discussing boundaries. Why are they important? Why can it be hard for us to set boundaries, especially as introverts? What are some ways we can set healthy boundaries that allow us to love the people around us better? Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
In this episode, Megan and Stephie are joined by Andrea Coston (@andie.ink) to chat for a second time about the Enneagram. Between several rabbit trails (including how Andie met her husband and what plant we think goes with various enneagram numbers), the trio discuss how the enneagram effects relationships, parenting, and more. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com
Is meal planning your friend or foe? In this episode, Megan and Stephie chat about how they do (and do not) meal plan and give tips for making meal planning easier and more approachable. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Why do we enjoy doing yoga? In this episode, Megan and Stephie explore this question with their coworker and yoga instructor Farryn Pearson. From exploring why breathing is important in yoga to how we can use mantras with our yoga practice, they're covering it all. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
This week, Megan and Stephie are talking ad nauseam about TV shows. What shows are they watching right now? What are the shows they can rewatch indefinitely? Which amazing shows had the worst endings that they both still have feelings about? Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
What does it take to run an animal rescue? What are somethings you should consider when adopting a pet? Why are our furry friends so darn cute? This week, Megan and Stephie talk to their friend Stephanie Hochberger of Shih Tzu Rescue (shihtzurescue.org) about all of this and more as they dive deep into the topic of animal rescue, especially in the time of COVID. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@...
In honor of Megan's 15th wedding anniversary, this week Megan and Stephie are talking all about that blessed arrangement, that dream within a dream: marriage. Get their tips for how they keep their marriages strong and what their husbands do that drive them a little bonkers. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
This week Megan and Stephie are welcoming back one of their most popular guests, Ade Olayinka (@adethinks), to circle back on the topic of skincare! This time, they're chatting about skincare myths and uncovering the truth behind if expensive products are better, if "clean" products are automatically safer, and if all retinols are the same. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
This week, Megan and Stephie are chatting about organizing and decluttering. Find out who is better at organizing, what Stephie took away from Tidying Up, what Megan's favorite organizing tool is, and more. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
In this episode, Megan and Stephie are joined by their friend Lindsay Ponta from Shrimp Salad Circus (@shrimpsaladcircus) to talk all about their love of crafting. From where to start with learning a new craft to how to be more eco-friendly when crafting to why Lindsay wears the same pair of beaded shoes to every conference, they're discussing it all. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
As the weather warms up, Megan and Stephie are getting out of their houses and into their gardens! This week, they're chatting about what they're growing, some of their favorite gardening resources, and Megan's dream of growing her own loofahs. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
In this special National Infertility Awareness Week episode, Megan and Stephie talk about their different struggles with infertility, discuss how COVID has affected fertility treatments, offer advice for anyone experiencing infertility themselves, and give some words of wisdom to family and friends on how to support their loved ones through an infertility journey. Grab the show notes for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcas...
In this minisode, Megan and Stephie share their quarantine thoughts. What have they been doing to keep busy? How have they been handling their emotions though all of this? Connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
