How is finance gendered? What do women specifically need to know or watch out for when it comes to their finances? Chloé Daniels (aka CloBare) is back and helping us understand all of this and more! Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Follow Chloé on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clobaremoneycoach/ Want to support the podcast? Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irsipodcast to buy ...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min
The world is tough right now, so let's talk about some things that are bringing us joy! That's right, it's a full episode of joy. 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!
Jun 01, 2022•44 min
What does it take to run a successful Airbnb? In this episode, Megan and Stephie are talking to Monica Bullington about her experience running her two Airbnb properties and what she feels anyone hoping to run a successful vacation rental property should know. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicabullington_realtor/ Want to suppor...
May 24, 2022•54 min
Have you ever heard of numerology? Have you ever been to a medium? This week, Megan is sharing what she's learned recently about numerology and Stephie is sharing her recent experience at a medium. If you're into things that are a bit woo-woo, this is the episode for you. 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 bu...
May 10, 2022•56 min
This week, Megan and Stephie are joined by pysanky artist Stephanie Cheeseman to talk about how she uses these beautiful eggs to connect with her Ukrainian heritage and how she's sharing the art to spread the word about the crisis in Ukraine. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Follow Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pysankysteph/ Want to support the podcast? Visit https...
May 03, 2022•53 min
What are your first memories of getting and using the internet? This week, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reminiscing about the early days of the internet. 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!
Apr 26, 2022•54 min
Do you remember celebrating Earth Day in elementary school? If you grew up in the 90s, you definitely do! This week, Megan and Stephie are musing on their memories of reduce, reuse, recycle and how we probably didn't learn as much from those lessons as we could have. 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 ...
Apr 19, 2022•52 min
What are Megan and Stephie's guilty pleasures, and do they feel guilty about them? (Spoiler: Absolutely not) From movies to snacks to music and books, this week they're dishing on all of their not-so-guilty pleasures. 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!
Apr 05, 2022•52 min
Have you ever wondered if it's really important for you to vote in your local and state-level elections? Does state-level legislation and representation really matter? The answer is YES! This week, Megan and Stephie are talking to friend of the pod and Arkansas state sentate candidate Allison Grigsby Sweatman all about why. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Follow Allison's campaign: h...
Mar 29, 2022•35 min
It's the first edition of IRSI Book Club! This week, Megan and Stephie are discussing Tired as F*ck by Caroline Dooner – their favorite takeaways from the book, what they resonated with, and their overall thoughts. 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!
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Drinking culture in the United States is different in so many ways from other countries. In this episode, Megan and Stephie are joined by their friend and cocktail blogger Susannah Brinkley Henry to talk about why this is and how we can navigate drinking culture. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Follow Susannah at https://www.instagram.com/feastandwest/ Want to support the podcast? Vi...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Popular media would make us believe that the grieving process is very specific, always happening in the same way and within a specific time period. In real life, however, that is not even close to the truth. This week, Megan and Stephie are talking about grief and how we navigate both personal and collective grief in these uncertain times. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Want to supp...
Mar 08, 2022•51 min
Have you ever been curious about tarot or wondered what it is all about? This week, Megan and Stephie are seeking to better understand tarot with the help of intuitive psychic Mercedes, aka MercyMeTarot. Learn about what tarot is, what it is not, and how it can help on your path to self acceptance and discovery. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Follow Mercedes at https://www.instagram...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Is toxic positivity getting to you? Same. This week, Megan and Stephie talk about toxic positivity, why it's dangerous, and how they try to combat it in their own lives. 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!
Feb 22, 2022•49 min
We'll never be royals, but would we really want to be? Megan and Stephie are again joined by their friend Ade to talk all about the royal family. They're touching on the Commonwealth, the big deal about titles, why the royal family is sometimes called The Firm, 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 the podcast? Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irsipodcas...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 21 min
100 episodes, can you believe it?? To celebrate, Megan and Stephie embarked on the journey of watching all of the Twilight movies for the first time and are sharing all of their (many) questions about the series. 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!
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 18 min
What's it like to parent disabled children in this country? How can you navigate ableist systems while advocating for your kids in an anti-ableist way? This week, Allison Grigsby Sweatman – social worker, law student, and mom of two – is sharing her experiences with just that as Megan and Stephie continue their series on Parenting in America. Please note that this episode does contain discussion of medical trauma and diagnoses. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpod...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Have you ever experienced someone pretending they don't know how to do something, just so they can get out of having to do it? That's weaponized incompetence, baby! Megan and Stephie (and Megan's cat) have a lot to say on this topic this week. 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!
Jan 18, 2022•52 min
What are you taking with you into 2022? What are you leaving behind in 2021? In this episode, Megan and Stephie share what they're hoping to bring into this new year and what they hope to leave behind them. 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!
Jan 11, 2022•45 min
Was Santa Claus a big part of your Christmas celebrations as a kid? This week, Megan and Stephie are sharing how they perceived Santa growing up, how they approach Santa with their kids now, and some of their favorite (and least favorite) Santa-centric holiday movies. 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...
Nov 30, 2021•54 min
Ever shopped at Aldi? Megan and Stephie love that weird store, so this week they're sharing some of their favorite Aldi tips and tricks! 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!
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr
Stuck on what to get your loved ones (or yourself!) for the holidays this year? Megan and Stephie are sharing some of their favorite gift ideas to help you cut through the clutter. Grab the links for all items mentioned and 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!
Nov 16, 2021•50 min
Does the thought of cooking Thanksgiving dinner make you sweat? In this episode, Megan and Stephie are sharing all their favorite tips and tricks for hosting Thanksgiving, from how to plan out your menu and shopping lists to how to keep your family out of your way while you're cooking. 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/irs...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In their new "Parenting in America" series, Megan and Stephie talk to fellow parents to learn about their experiences of raising kids in this country. First up is Ashley Mizell, who shares her experience of parenting following the loss of her vision in 2019. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Connect with Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/blind_momofboys/ Want to support the podcast? Vi...
Nov 02, 2021•37 min
Mental load is real and it's exhausting. In this episode, Megan and Stephie talk about mental load and how it affects their lives. 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!
Oct 26, 2021•55 min
Have you ever wondered what life coaching really is? We have! Life coach Jennifer Farley joins Megan and Stephie this week to talk about what life coaching is, who can benefit from working with a life coach, and more. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Connect with Jen: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferfarleycoaching/ Want to support the podcast? Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irsi...
Oct 19, 2021•45 min
We hope you're hungry this week because we sure are! This week, Megan and Stephie are talking all about snacks. From the history of snack foods to the weird world of Oreo flavors, they're covering it all. 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!
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 13 min
You loved our first episode with Megan's son Reese, so he's back this week! This time, he's displaying his "talent" for recapping movies. Discoveries along the way include that Stephie cannot tell the difference between Bruce Willis and Keifer Sutherland and that Reese has a penchant for using excellent descriptors while doing his recaps. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Want to suppo...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min
It's time to get nosy with Megan! This week, Stephie is interviewing Megan, discovering that we are both old ladies who enjoy reading in-flight magazines, what part of adulting Megan would like to opt out of, what her perfect day would be (hint: someone needs to bring this woman some coffee in bed), and more. 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://...
Sep 28, 2021•54 min
What are you afraid of? Are those fears protecting you or actually holding you back? If the latter, how do you work to overcome them? This week, Megan and Stephie are joined by growth and development coach TaKenya Hampton to find out how our fears might be impeding our success and what it looks like to start moving past them. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Follow TaKenya on Instagra...
Sep 21, 2021•57 min
