Stuff Mom Never Told You

Why do we associate cats with crazy old ladies? What's the historical relationship between women and cats, and why do popes hate cats? Could bacteria in cat poop make people crazy? Join Caroline and Cristen as they answer these questions and more in this classic episode.

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The fabulous author and journalist E. Jean Carroll joins us to talk about her lawsuits against Donald Trump, her book 'Not my Type: One Woman vs. a President' and the power of laughter. We're bringing this classic back with an important and joyful update.

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In our continuing look at organizations fighting for our rights in the US, we focus in on disability organizations, starting with the East coast.

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2026 has already been a banner year for horror movies. Anney unpacks why this might be, with a few examples.

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According to legend, witches could transform into cats during August but not without risk. Anney and Samantha delve into the history of the connection between women, cats and witches, and the lore surrounding cat nights.

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Today we delve into the works of Ethiopian scientist, molecular plant pathologist Segenet Kelemu.

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In this classic, we check back in on Dr. Pragati Singh, health professional and the founder of Indian Aces, the Indian subcontinent's first support group for asexual people.

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Many of us associate soup with comfort and cooler weather. However, soup is not immune to society's determination to gender everything. We dig into the history, the marketing and the arguments about why this is in this classic.

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Fairy tales are as old as time, moralistic stories that have influenced our understanding of the world, and not always for the better. Amanda Leduc's 2020 novel Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space explores the power of fairy tales and their historically problematic depiction of disability.

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Super Producer Reema joins us for a very special get-to-know you happy hour! We ask hard-hitting questions about trees and Sex and the City.

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In honor of the release of her audiobook Love at First Prompt, Bridget Todd breaks down the questions we should be asking about the relationships people form with AI, the attempts to legislate around them, and the companies profiting from the desire for emotional connection.

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Black autistic Brazilian activist Luciana Viegas has advocated for the rights and protections of people with disabilities and Black folks in Brazil for many years. We go over some of the milestones.

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Perimenopause has long been misunderstood and understood, but new research indicates it impacts health in a multitude of ways. Anney and Samantha shift through fluctuating beliefs, recent research and potential ways to improve the situation.

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Take a jaunt down memory lane with us as Anney reflects on the anniversary of becoming a podcast host in this classic episode.

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Yves uncovers the many layers of Indigenous archaeologist (and actress) Bertha Parker Cody.

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Miscommunication is a trope as old as time. SMNTY definitely understands exactly what it means. Totally on the same page. We talk about why some people are sick of this trope, and how it shifts in queer relationships.

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What is hyper independence? What does it have to do with women, trauma and relationships? We explain in this classic episode.

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The autistic, bisexual Pakistani character Norma Khan from Dead End: Paranormal Park, resonated with a lot of people, and led the creator to get his own diagnosis. We dig into her story and why her depiction meant so much.

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With Tax day behind us and the onslaught of tariffs in the US, Anney and Samantha dig into sexism embedded in the tax code, pink taxes and pink tariffs in this classic episode.

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