This week Emily talks to herself about the 25 things she’s learned in 2025 about herself, others, and this wretched world at large. She covers everything from pals to poop to polyester to poor fornication and everything in between. Here’s to hoping 2026 is filled with lots of giggles, big bank accounts, and clean STD tests!

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This week Emily talks to Rae and Dana Pich, fraternal twin sisters from SoCal. From sharing a womb to sharing friends to sharing clothes, these sisters uncover the pros and cons of having a built-in best friend. They’ll dig into the classic nature-versus-nurture debate and weigh in on whether twin telepathy is the real deal or just a myth.

@gr8danee_ @raerae.raeee

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This week Emily talks to midwife, Ray Weber to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions about midwifery and out-of-hospital birth. They share their inspiration, their exhaustive training, and the rigorous standards midwives follow to keep clients safe from the first consult to ongoing prenatal care. Find out why there’s a growing desire for families to choose midwifery over traditional hospital births.

https://longbeachmidwife.com/

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This week Emily talks to Amanda Cardinal, an influencer by day and club bottle girl by night. From serving DJ Pauly D to getting punched in the stomach by some scalawag, she opens up about all the action that happens behind the velvet ropes. It may make you reconsider your 9-5…

@amandacardinal17

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This week Emily talks to herself about the horrific experience she had with a 23 year old f-boy in the name of getting her back blown out. $400 poorer, she recounts the spooky 24-hours she spent nursing a man back to health while trying to keep some shred of dignity. Don't miss her list of things she's not hiding anymore...

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This week Emily talks to Neill Fleming, an Irish-born fitness instructor specializing in weightlifting and personal training. In this no holds barred episode, Emily gets Neill to debunk some fitness myths, tell her how to get rid of her back flaps, and open up about his personal sobriety journey through movement and meditation. Maybe he’ll inspire you to pick up some sticky dumbbells at your local gym!

@neill_b4_zod

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This week Emily talks to a pair of eerily good-looking siblings, Anna and Auguste Yung. They dive into their upbringing in Baltimore where they fist-fought, hid high school ragers from their parents, and raised three hamsters all while still managing to like each other. Get to know their complex relationship and what has brought them even closer throughout the years.

@annayung @augusteyung

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This week Emily talks to a longtime friend and jewelry designer, Erin Sachse. She opens up about how she turned $600 in her late teens into a successful, celebrity-worn fine jewelry line, Eriness. They chat all things creative process, staying authentic in a world of duplicates, and her late mother’s deeply personal influence behind her stunning pieces.

www.eriness.com

@erinessjewelry

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