Hello! Welcome to episode 56 of I’d Rather Stay In. This week, we are joined again by our friend Brandy (@nutmegnanny) to talk all about the dangers of diet culture, fatphobia, the wellness industry, and the privilege that fuels those things. Quick links Podcast: Maintenance Phase Podcast: The Dream Oberweis home delivery Movie: Over the Moon Episode transcript Welcome to I’d rather stay in with your hosts Megan Myers and
January 12, 2021
055: Minimalism
Hello! Welcome to episode 55 of I’d Rather Stay In. This week, we are unpacking minimalism and all of the privileges that go with the perfect minimalist aesthetic. Quick links Article: The Rise of Minimalism Article: History of Minimalism Essay: The Pitfalls and the Potential of the New Minimalism Minalima and their illustrated Harry Potter Episode transcript Welcome to I’d rather stay in with your hosts Megan Myers and Stephie
November 24, 2020
054: A Five Tree Christmas Crossover with Ade Olayinka
Hello! Welcome to episode 54 of I’d Rather Stay In. This week, we are joined yet again by one of our favorite guests, Ade Olayinka (@fivetreechristmas) to chat all things holiday movies. Episode transcript Welcome to I’d rather stay in the podcast for cozy introverts. We’re your hosts Stephie Predmore and Megan Myers, this week’s episode holiday movies. Hey, Megan, hey Stephie. So, not too long before we hopped onto
November 17, 2020
053: Why Shopping Small Matters
Hello! Welcome to episode 53 of I’d Rather Stay In. This week, we’re talking some more about why shopping small matters, both to the business owners and to local economies. Quick links Wish Upon a Shop – Bracelets and mask chains Verdilune – Metalwork jewelry Paper + Craft Pantry – Stationary Feliz Modern – Gifts, art and decor Retrofit Culture – Vintage and handmade items Confituras – Small-batch jams Whitney
November 10, 2020
052: Mental Health Stigma with Alex Roth
Hello! Welcome to episode 52 of I’d Rather Stay In. This week, we’re joined by our friend Alex Roth as we talk all about the stigma around mental health. Quick links The Trevor Project AFSP NAMI Episode transcript Welcome to I’d rather stay in the podcast for cozy introverts. We’re your hosts Stephie Predmore and Megan Myers. This week’s episode mental health stigma. Hi, Megan. Hey Stephie How’s it going?
November 3, 2020
051: Birth Control
Hello! Welcome to episode 51 of I’d Rather Stay In. Hold onto your britches because this week we’re unloading a lot of Big Feelings about birth control. Quick links & sources A Brief History of Birth Control Birth Control Throughout History Anthony Comstock’s “Chastity Laws” Immigration Detention and Coerced Sterilization: History Tragically Repeats Itself Male Birth Control Study Killed After Men Report Side Effects IG post from Tori Hope Peterson
October 27, 2020
050: Color Theory with Susannah Brinkley Henry
Hello! Welcome to episode 50 of I’d Rather Stay In. In this episode, we sit down with our friend Susannah Brinkley Henry (@feastandwest) to talk all about color theory. Quick links Susannah’s drawing Instagram: @huequeue Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr Episode transcript Welcome to I’d rather stay in the podcast for cozy introverts. We’re your hosts Stephie Predmore and Megan Myers. This week’s episode color theory.
October 20, 2020
49: How Do We Cope?
Hello! Welcome to episode 49 of I’d Rather Stay In. In keeping with this weird and stressful world, we’re diving into coping mechanisms this week. Quick links The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. Episode transcript Welcome to I’d rather stay in the podcast for cozy introverts. We’re your hosts, Megan Myers, and Stephie Predmore This week’s
October 13, 2020
048: Halloweenie
Hello! Welcome to episode 48 of I’d Rather Stay In. This week, you’re getting all of our unsolicited opinions on Halloween! Quick links Instagram account: davidroseasart Episode transcript Welcome to I’d rather stay in the podcast for cozy introverts. Were your hosts Stephie Predmore and Megan Myers. This week’s episode, Halloween. Hello. Hey Stephie What’s up? Ah, not a whole lot right now are getting really we’re pretty settled now.
October 6, 2020
047: Women Supporting Women
Hello! Welcome to episode 47 of I’d Rather Stay In. This week, we are discussing our thoughts and some misconceptions around the idea of women supporting women. Quick links Women knits life-size Thanos Jameela Jamil on Instagram Myth of the Queen Bee (Atlantic article) Sheryl Sandberg on the Myth of the Catty Woman (NYT article) How to be Successful Without Hurting Men’s Feelings Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other