If you've ever felt nosy and wanted to know more about our hosts, this is the episode for you! In this episode, Megan is interviewing Stephie and uncovering all the weird details about how her brain works, a scarring incident with a man in a Wonderbread costume, her disdain for Coldplay and dogs that end in "doodle," and so much more. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Want to support t...
Sep 14, 2021•59 min
If you grew up in a religious household, you may have found yourself having to unlearn and relearn some things as you figure out what your relationshp is to faith and the church as an adult. This week, Megan and Stephie are talking with their friend Andie Coston about this process – also known as deconstruction. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Follow Andie on Instagram: https://www.i...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min
It's our birthday and we'll pod if we want to! This week, Megan and Stephie are celebrating their second podcasting anniversary by talking about some highlights from the past year and some things they're excited for in year three. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Want to support the podcast? Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irsipodcast to buy us a coffee!
Aug 31, 2021•59 min
While some people love traveling, it's not something that comes easily to everyone. For some, travel anxiety is real and hard to work through. In this episode, Megan and Stephie talk to their friend Brandy O'Neill about her experiences working through her anxiety around travel to eventually make travel a big part of her life. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Follow Brandy on Instagram...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 8 min
What's the deal with being a #girlboss? How has hustle culture spawned girlboss culture, and what are the cultural myths at play? Megan and Stephie are talking about these questions and more this week (but they promise not to slide into your DMs). Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Want to support the podcast? Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irsipodcast to buy us a coffee!
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 29 min
We take the Olympics very seriously around here! In this episode, Megan and Stephie are joined by friend of the pod Ade Olayinka to chat about why the Olympics are great (and how we can also look at them with a critical lens). Areas of conversation include NBC's coverage of the Games, uniforms, and of course, the gem that is Tom Daley and his knitting projects. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@g...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Megan and Stephie have been wearing bras for decades now and are sick of it. This week, they're airing many of their bra grievances (though they probably have more they forgot to include). Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Want to support the podcast? Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irsipodcast to buy us a coffee!
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Many financial experts recommend having an emergency fund in place as the first step to financial freedom, but what exactly is an emergency fund? In this episode, Megan and Stephie are joined by personal finance blogger Chloé Daniels to learn what an emergency fund is (and isn't) and how to go about setting one up. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Want to support the podcast? Visit ht...
Jul 27, 2021•49 min
Do you struggle with forced gratitude? Megan and Stephie do, too. This week, they are talking all about gratitude. When should we actually express our thanks, and when is it ok to NOT feel gratitude in a situation? Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Want to support the podcast? Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irsipodcast to buy us a coffee!
Jul 20, 2021•53 min
Self confidence is something many of us struggle with. This week, Megan and Stephie are joined by boudoir photographer Cori Strong to talk about her journey with self confidence and how she works to inspire self confidence in the women she works with. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Want to support the podcast? Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irsipodcast to support us at any level...
Jul 13, 2021•42 min
The rise of social media has drastically changed what parts of our lives are public versus private. This week, Megan and Stephie are joined by Jade Bommarito to talk about how we set boundaries about what we share publicly on social media and what we keep for just our closest friends and family, especially when it comes to our kids. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Jun 08, 2021•54 min
Raise your hand if you were told that you needed to go to college to have even a remote chance at getting a "good" job. In this episode, Megan and Stephie are reflecting on their own college experiences and chatting about how our society has framed college for our generation and what that means for the future. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Megan and Stephie have some feelings about the musical Cats, and their friend Caleb Finley is here to echo their concerns. This week, the pair are joined by Caleb to unpack the weirdness that is the 2019 movie version of Cats, as well as discuss some of the upcoming 2021 movie musicals. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
May 25, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this week's episode, Megan and Stephie are talking all about long-distance friendships. How do you nurture and maintain a friendship from across the country (or even the globe)? Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
May 18, 2021
Anyone with children in school is certainly familiar with the challenges the last year has brought for students and parents, but what about teachers? This week, Megan and Stephie are joined by teacher Mareka Glaza to hear how teaching during a pandemic has changed her job. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
May 11, 2021•59 min
Wondering why it has taken us 70 episodes to get around to talking specifically about what it's like to be introverts? Don't worry, we're also perplexed. In this episode, Megan and Stephie (finally) get around to chatting about being introverts and what introversion really is and means. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
May 04, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Running a small business, especially a brick-and-mortar store, always presents a certain level of challenges. In the past year, those challenges have certainly multiplied for almost all small businesses. In this episode, Megan and Stephie talk to Tahnee Lathrop, owner of @retrofitculture, to learn about how she has pivoted the business in the last year and all of the ups and downs that have come with that. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect w...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 9 min
It's the episode no one asked for but we're giving to you anyway! This week, Megan and Stephie are back with another AMA. Buckle up, it's about to be a weird ride. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Why do white women love true crime so much? In this episode, Megan and Stephie are joined by their friend (and true crime lover) Bethany to chat about the draw of the true crime genre. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Apr 13, 2021•56 min
Megan and Stephie love Costco and don't care who knows it. This week they share why they love the store and give you the insider's scoop on some of their favorite things to pick up when they make a Costco run. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 18 min
We've all encountered bad font choices, whether in print, on the web, or on a sign or item at the store. But what actually makes typography so important to design? This week, Megan and Stephie are joined again by graphic designer Susannah Brinkley Henry to discuss the value of good font choices, the importance of accessibility and diversity in design, and more. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@g...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr
Burnout is a topic on many people's minds these days. In this episode, Megan and Stephie dive in to discuss what it is (and what it isn't) and how they cope. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Mar 23, 2021•50 min
No soggy bottoms here! This week, Megan and Stephie are hoping for a scrummy bake as they chat about their favorite cooking shows. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Mar 16, 2021•59 min
A year later and here we all still are – in lockdown. And if we're honest, by now no one is really ok. In this latest quarantine update minisode, Megan and Stephie reflect on things they've missed from this last year and consider some of the things we hope do continue after things go back to "normal." Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Mar 09, 2021•47 min
The reality is that not all marriages last forever. With the rates of divorce, it is surprising that there is still a stigma around marriages ending, and yet there is. In this episode, Megan and Stephie talk to their friend Megan Pablo-Cowie about this stigma and how it affected her after her first marriage ended. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Mar 02, 2021•39 min
We have a problem with apologizing. While some of us apologize too much, we also often forget how to craft a genuine apology when one is needed. This week, Megan and Stephie are talking all about the art of apologizing: how to avoid apologizing too much and how to apologize better when it's called for. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Feb 23, 2021•55 min
Gone are the days where workers are expected to stay with the same company and in the same career for decades on end. But in a society that encourages career changes, what exactly does that look like? In this episode, Megan and Stephie chat with teacher-turned-photographer Kathleen Curto (@kathleencurto) about her experience changing careers and get some advice on battling imposter syndrome. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipod...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min
This week, Megan and Stephie are talking all about tattoos. What do you need to know before you get your first? How do you decide which artist to go to? What is Stephie's philosophy on tattoos as she ages? Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Feb 09, 2021•58 min
What effect does purity culture have on young women? In this episode, Megan and Stephie talk to Annaleece Fairbanks (@annaleece.fairbanks) about this exact topic. They each share their experiences with purity culture and discuss how it has affected them throughout their lives. Please note that this episode contains conversations about sexual assault. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Feb 02, 2021•51 min
In this week's episode, Megan and Stephie are dishing on all of their favorite books and sharing some of their favorite (and least favorite) book-to-movie adaptations. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min
