The Enthusiasm Enthusiast Podcast
1) Real American, Parenting, and Allyship: With Julie Lythcott-Haims
Julie Lythcott-Haims (https://www.julielythcotthaims.com/)is a lot of things. She's a daughter. She's a mother. She's the former Dean of Freshman at Stanford University and a Ted Talk speaker. She hol...Show More
2) Ain't No Party Like A Voting Party: With Angie Jean-Marie
The people at Vote Together (https://votetogetherusa.org/)have spent the past couple of years studying ways to increase voter turnout. One way they've found to get people to the polls is to change the...Show More
3) Britney Spears, Feminist Contradiction: With Jen Zaborowski
Some people are performers, and some people are cultural touchstones. Britney Spears has gone beyond singer/dancer/actor/talent judge to permanent icon status. I've had a long love affair with Britney...Show More
4) Racism, Sexism, and Jar Jar Binks: With Ahmed Best
On this episode, Ahmed Best and I continue our discussion about Star Wars. We talk about how the backlash Ahmed experienced is both similar and different to what Loan Tran (https://www.nytimes.com/201...Show More
5) Racism, Sexism, and Jar Jar Binks: With Ahmed Best
Trigger Warning: Suicide In July, my friend Ahmed Best revealed that in his darkest days he contemplated taking his own life. The pendulum of his career has been nothing short of extraordinary. He go...Show More
6) Rise Up For Roe: With Lauren Duca, Cecile Richards, Alyssa Milano, Jess McIntosh, Meagan Hatcher-Mays, and Jess Morales Rocketto
When Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement, my heart dropped, and I wasn't alone. Millions of women who have marched, organized, and donated saw their civil rights being swept...Show More
7) How To Travel For Next To Nothing: With Nina Manni
One of my favorite things is to see is when a friend keys into their passion. This has been the case with my friend and repeat guest, Nina Manni. She left her comedy career behind when she realized it...Show More
8) Therapy Is For Everyone: With Matt Marr
If you have ever felt like therapy was not for you, this episode is for you. I wanted to open up a little about my experience with therapy, and eliminate some of the stigma around it. It was the perfe...Show More
9) Smaller Elections, Huge Impact: With Anna Eskamani
Do you know who holds office for your district in the House of Representatives for your State? If you don't, you're not alone. With the country so hyper focused on national politics, it might seem ted...Show More
10) Escapism, Ibiza, and Housewives: With Lauryn Kahn
Raise your hand if you need a mental health break. I know I do. If this is you too, I highly recommend checking out the Netflix film, Ibiza (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw27eMJH3H4). It stars Gill...Show More