I Just Have to Say with Laura Max

Oct 29 2024 104 ep. 46 mins 14

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A society and culture podcast exploring current events, pop culture, politics, trends, and more through candid interviews and solo episodes. Whether it's dissecting the latest headlines, delving into cultural phenomena, or exploring the intricacies of modern parenting, Laura Max brings her signature empathetic approach to every episode.

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Beyond Fundamentalism: Redefinging Faith, Politics and Identity with David Peck

Oct 29 2024 54 mins

This week, I sit down with designer and entrepreneur David Peck, whose story has roots in churches associated with the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) — yes, the same fundamentalist Christian organization made famous by the Duggar family. Known for its rigid beliefs around patriarchy, authority, and gender roles, IBLP shaped a very particular worldview for those who gr

This skincare line has me staring at myself in the mirror (NOT SPONSORED)

Oct 14 2024 16 mins

It's not every morning I feel like I need to grab my microphone as quickly as possible so I can tell everyone who will listen about a new line of skincare products that I'm obsessed with...but this morning was that morning. After coming across some very persuasive instagram ads for Prequel Skincare that featured videos of their founder, Dr. Samantha Ellis, raving about their Multi

Botox, Dysport, and Yom Kippur Miracles: Redefining Atonement

Oct 11 2024 30 mins

In this solo episode, I lighten things up with a fun comparison between Botox and Dysport before diving into something more profound—Yom Kippur. I share my own miraculous story from last year and unpack the true meaning of atonement for anyone who feels weighed down by guilt or shame. Whether you're Jewish or not, tune in for a fresh perspective on how to approach the year ahead

Smut, Sobriety and Staying Sane through it all with Megan Birkel

Sep 16 2024 68 mins

Megan Birkel - a fan-favorite guest of mine and a fan-favorite in general - is used to asking her followers if they have any questions for her throughout the week. There's a reason for that: there's practically nothing this woman can't sell me, and following her has totally eliminated my need to spend hours scrolling through product reviews as Megan has proved herself

OURA RING REVIEW! How a "smart" ring changed my sleep habits (and my life!)

Sep 09 2024 21 mins

A few weeks ago, my mom got me one of the best presents I've ever received: an Oura Ring! If you don't know what the Oura Ring is, it's a smart ring that serves as a wellness tracker and helps you understand vital info about your sleep patterns, daily readiness, fertility + cycle, stress levels + more, and in this episode I'm talking about all of the ways in which m

BOOK REVIEW! "Local Woman Missing" + "Archer's Voice" and my faves by Rebecca Yarros

Sep 06 2024 17 mins

Tune into this episode for my thoughts on several AMAZING recent reads, including: Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica (Mystery) Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan (Romance, Mystery) The Things we Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros PLUS: I've read all 24 books written by Colleen Hoover. Tune into this episod

Three kids in three DIFFERENT schools! How I'm making it work

Sep 04 2024 18 mins

Yep, you read that right: I have three daughters, and each of them is in a different school. I spent a long time this summer thinking about how I would make it work, and this morning, I pulled off the first drop off succesfully and have so much to share with you on how I'm doing things differently this year. Links I mentioned: The Five Minute Journal (if you buy nothing else

"IT ENDS WITH US" MOVIE REVIEW!

Aug 09 2024 17 mins

I've been waiting to see the movie adaptation of "It Ends With Us" starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni for what feels like forever and last night, I finally got to see it on the night it came out! In this episode, I'm sharing my completely candid and detailed review (spoiler alert!) as someone who has read all 24 of Colleen Hoover's books. Watch the movie

Should you be giving your kids Melatonin? A Sleep Psychologist Weighs in

Aug 06 2024 46 mins

It's a widespread millennial parenting hack: kids who won't sleep? Give them some melatonin. But is it good for them? Is it bad for them? Does anyone know the answers? In this week's episode of IJHTS, Dr. Josh Tal, a sleep psychologist, is weighing in on the role melatonin can play in our sleep cycle and habits, plus how to build healthy sleep habits for yourself and yo

How to Have the Sex Talk + Raise Really Good Humans with author Matt Brand

Jul 16 2024 55 mins

Parenting is full of pivotal moments that ask us to summon the highest version of ourselves (and all of our courage) without warning. From ushering his daughter through her first day of Kindergarten to giving the sex talk, Matt Brand, the author of "Nature and Nurture: one father's journey through the fog of parenting," is talking all about what it's been like to