Flawed Femmes
Join Barbara and Molly as they negotiate fitness, age, and inspiration while the world burns. NSFW content to laugh and inspire. From going back to the gym to raw dogging perimenopause & menopause, these femmes are going to walk (stumble) the road with you!
Episodes
B and Molly reflect on an inspiring interview with Meredith Orchard-Blowen, discussing self-care, joy, generational identity (especially Gen X), therapy for men,
They announce a format change to let guests speak more, share personal tangents about raccoons, social media, and finding friendship, and urge listeners to embrace complexity, joy, and becoming "seasoned" adults.
Links:
In this episode the hosts chat with licensed mental health counselor Meredith about mental health during perimenopause and menopause. They cover burnout, anxiety, identity shifts, relationships, sex and practical steps like setting boundaries, scheduling joy, and when to seek professional help. Meredith has recently launched an Instagram page called thoughts_from_the_couch. You may get lost in her smooth tones and beautiful words t...
This episode reflects on our conversation with Scott Chase — one that lingered and left us thinking. We explore the link between sexual abuse and disordered eating. We touch on B’s history with anorexia and dive into the mind-body connection through both mental health and sports. It’s honest, a little irreverent, and proof that sometimes the only way through hard subjects is to laugh while telling the truth.
Through candid discussi...
One in three people suffering from an eating disorder are male. If that shocked you as much as that did us, this one is for you. Scott Chase is our guest this episode. He is a man in full bloom, fellow podcast host, painter, record store owner and sugar addict in recovery. He offers all of us flawed fans a view from the other side of the mirror. Body image and shame isn’t just for flawed femmes it’s for flawed fellas too!
Check him...
Barbara's baby journey ain't pretty, but we're all here for it. Maybe some families can just spring into being, but some are pulled out like a root canal. B and Molly get into it.
Links and Recommendations:
"Do Less" by Kate Northrup https://a.co/d/09MCpyvT
Garbage Pail Kids: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_Pail_Kids
Rage or Revelation? Honestly, the hormones got us wound up, the world got us wound up. B and Molly explore rage in full bloom.
Links
Song to blare in your car: "Hope" by NF
Boss Woman Magic
https://www.instagram.com/bosswomenmagic?igsh=cXEwZHU3cDkzdG9v
The Coffee Shop Detectives
https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GLHBXLMZ?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=player_overflow
Fawning the book
https://www.instagram.com/anan...
Join B and Molly as they unpack the chaos of Whole Foods — where the pretty people shop, the avocados cost rent money, and somehow your dog still eats your underwear. They almost stay on topic for this groceries with gusto episode.
Whooooo's back! It's Flawed Femmes with a new episode to make your life awesome! Kara the Dietician gets B and Molly talking about everybody's favorite subject - Food!
You can find Kara at: https://granitefandp.com/about/
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for the Walter video!
We Do Not Care Club Founder:
JustbeingMelani
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOCgejdjXUJ/?igsh=MW1mczh2MHBwbnQyeA%3D%3D
Book Recommendation:
My Last Sup...
They're baaaack! After life got in the way this episode was delayed, but thank goodness they're back! Tell all your friends to listen and subscribe so B and Molly can do this full time! In this Episode, Sarah gets the dreaded cancer call and early menopause as a bonus prize. Review is how to handle the hot flashes!
Links:
EMBR Wave Bracelet
https://embrlabs.com/?rfsn=8715899.bcab71&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliat...
In this episode, Barbara is sick, Molly is loud, and Raf is wonderful. Raf tells how she became an American citizen, they remember being in the best worst shape together, and review body building challenges. No links this week but we're looking for the picture where Barbara took all the skin off her legs on the treadmill. Let's face it, the sound could be better, but the podcast is coming from a new permanent location!
We captured a genuine teenager for this episode! Molly's oldest daughter Kiley talks with Auntie B and mom about being a girl, going off to college, Barbie, vibrators, and how sports impact high school girls. Review: The best eyelash curler in the whole world.
Resources:
TedTalk: Why I gave my teenage daughter a vibrator | Dr. Robin Buckley | https://drrobinbuckley.com/
https://www.ted.com/talks/robin_buckley_why_i_gave_my_teena...
B and Molly dig into what it's like to navigate being in the sandwich generation and how awesome femme friendships can help you survive it. A guest appearance from Hoagie the weiner dog and some real bad jokes.
Resources:
Five to Thrive from Holistic and Hormonal https://holisticandhormonal.org/
Conflictish, Ryan Dunlop, https://www.conflictish.com/
I'm Dead Now What: https://www.amazon.com/Im-Dead-Now-What-Organizer/dp/1441...
No one ever WANTS to put on big girl panties. Pants? Panties? Whatever. Sometimes you just gotta do the hard stuff. From creepy crawlies to grappling with mortality, B and Molly get brave. Review of panties (of course)
Resources:
https://www.cheekboss.com/
What happens to money in midlife? B and Molly have 50 minutes to figure it all out with Catherine Paige, president of Flight Financial Group. From zombie apocalypse to widowing, divorcing, building and rebuilding credit, and even taking care of the kids, they're just trying to sort it out. Onsite audio is struggling a bit more than usual, sorry about that!
Resources
Catherine Paige, President: Flight Financial Group
This week B and Molly dig into symptoms of the "change of life" as well as well as periods, manopause, and tiny superpowers. Some super bad middle-aged white lady beatboxing. Reviews of the cold medicines that kept them alive last week.
Mentions:
Bonifide https://hellobonafide.com/
Dr. Stacey Simms https://www.drstacysims.com/
In this episode B and Molly interview Whitney Elsesser CNM, DNP, FMACP. There's some good news, some bad news, and some easy tricks to make the crazy train a little more manageable.
Dr. Whitney's practice: https://holisticandhormonal.org/
Vitamin source mentioned: https://fullscript.com/
B secures an online questionnaire to get to know the podcasters better and they barely talk about fitness, which may be a questionable choice. Red Lipstick review (did you know it was for rebel girls?)
Molly's Lipstick Pick: https://gxvebeauty.com/products/original-me
B's Lipstick Pick: https://www.maybelline.com/lip-makeup/lipstick/superstay-24-liquid-lipstick?variant=Eternal+Cherry
Barbara gets weird with massage and barely evades disaster, while Charley sets us straight on all things training and massage. Massage oil reviews.
Find Charley at: https://www.charleyschaiblelmt.com/about-me
B and Molly explore how different generations of femmes have approached the gym and fitness. Best generation style review.
Barbara and Molly tell their stroke stories and review all the blood thinners. No content is intended for medical advice.
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