The Enthusiasm Enthusiast

Julie Lythcott-Haimsis 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 …

The people at Vote Togetherhave spent the past couple of years studying ways to increase voter turnout. One way they've found to get people to the …

Some people are performers, and some people are cultural touchstones. Britney Spears has gone beyond singer/dancer/actor/talent judge to permanent …

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(originally known to audiences as Kelly Marie …

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 …

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 away from our …

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 wasn't making her …

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 perfect time to give you …

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 …

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. It stars Gillian Jacobs (Community), Vanessa Bayer (SNL), Phoebe Robinson (2 …

It's Pride Month! I want to wish all of my LGTBQ+ listeners a joyful Pride!

As part of the celebration, I wanted to talk with some of queer people in …

One of my favorite parts of the United State Of Women Summitwas attending the Athletes As Activists panel. It was organized by Dr. Kimberly Clay who …

I was introduced to Intuitive Eating through listening to The BodyLove Project with Jessi Haggerty. It's been a formative influence on me, as it has been for so many others who listen to her show. I was honored when …

Some women are earth shakers, and on this show, I'm grateful to speak with lots of them. In this case, there was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake while I …

If you missed Part 1 (Moms & Weed) and Part 2 (Women Running The Cannabis Industry) of my Women & Weed series, definitely check them out. In part 3, we get down to brass tacks. What's the difference between THC …

Millions of women experience the anguish of postpartum depression. For Leslie Siu, her burden became her inspiration. The antidote to her PPD was also the synchronistic moment she found her business. As the CEO and …

Is weed the new "wine" for moms? As cannabis products become widely legally available across the U.S., women are finding themselves exploring everything from edibles to vapes to sublingual sprays. They're using cannabis …

Are you addicted to your phone? Do you want to sleep better? How much of your joy or pain is related to social media? These are the questions Thrive Global is aiming to help you navigate. Callie Schweitzer is the Chief …

In the 3rd and final episode in our women's health series, Dr. Sherry answers your questions about the elusive G spot, the benefits of working with a primary care physician vs. an ob/gyn, pelvic floor exercises to help …

We still have copies of Dr. Sherry's book, She-Ology, to give away. If you'd like a signed copy of the book, please email …

Dr. Sherry Ross, M.D. is an award-winning ob/gyn and author of she-ology: The Definitive Guide to Women's Intimate Health. Period.

We've gotten …

Dan and Tommy from The Curiosity Hour Podcast were kind enough to invite me on their show! They asked me all about what inspires me (Beyoncé), the …

Sheryl A. Ross, M.D., “Dr. Sherry,” is an award-winning OBGYN, entrepreneur, author and women’s health expert. She has been a practicing OB/GYN for …

Keah Brown is not here to inspire you. What she is intending to do is be a beacon of self love, professional success, and next level cuteness. She's also willing to call out people who don't respect the intersectional …

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If all of your favorite female musicians toured together, …

In 2016, a beautiful trend began. Some of the BEST journalism came from one of the most unexpected places, Teen Vogue. Lily Herman is one of the …

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This ep is about how people are …

On Saturday, an acquaintance of mine posted in a private Facebook group of which we're both a part, that she was both angry and scared about the events in Charlottesville, VA. She's an African-American woman in a group …

Heather Denton has worked with Jill Soloway, Quentin Tarantino, and many other filmmakers. She gives me the skinny on how she has managed motherhood …

Nicole Blades is many things - journalist, author, podcaster, and mom. She's a bundle of talent and insight partnered with the gentle spirit we've …

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The Netflix series GLOW is a delicious …

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RuPaul's Drag Race changed both the landscape of television and mainstream gay culture. One of the biggest stars to come out of the show is Detox. …

Christine Lakin was the first child star I met as an adult. Like a lot of kids of the 90's, I spent every Friday watching ABC's TGIF lineup including …

The cancer with the highest and fastest rise since 1970 is thyroid cancer. It is disproportionately affecting women. According to the American Cancer Society, about 56,870 new cases of thyroid cancer (42,470 in women, …

To my knowledge, Ilana Levine is the only actor who learned she could sing AFTER she was cast in a Broadway musical. Her path as a performer has been …

People have so much judgement about parenting, from what to feed your kids to where they sleep. There's also incredible judgement about how people become parents. I was shocked to find out how controversial surrogacy is …

Dr. Anna Fisher gave birth to her first daughter on a Friday and was back at NASA for a work meeting on Monday. Let that sink in for a moment. Dr. Fisher is exceptional in so many ways. She was one of the only women in …

Dining For Women has blossomed into a non-profit organization with thousands of members nationwide. Local chapters of friends get together to eat and learn about the needs of women and girls in international …

If you haven't already, spend some time perusing the Reductress website with headlines like "We Drew These Disney Princesses As Size 10s And Now They Are All Being Harassed On Twitter" or "4 Ways To Make Life Easier For …

What happens when that isn't how your career unfolds? What happens when your partner's career takes off and yours takes a hit as the supporting half …

Joey Slamon is a lot of things. She's a tv writer and producer (Arrested Development, Those Who Can't, I'm Sorry). She's a co-creator of the wildly …

In high school, an Indian-American friend of mine came to school with her hands and feet covered in mehndi after wearing it for a family …

In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data on the prevalence of autism in the United States. This surveillance …

Janna Barber isn't your typical preacher's daughter from the South. She's a woman who got a tattoo to mark the loss of two pregnancies. She's an understated warrior who has battled depression off and on for almost 20 …

This ep starts with updates on some of my most popular guests - Katie Von Till (Heartbreak Part 1), Kim Evey (Road To Adoption), and Lauren Koenig (…

In a decade, how does one go from being a teenager with little to no options for the future to being an invited guest of the White House? This is the story of D'Jamel Young. He's a trans activist, model, and actor. …

The super fun ladies of the First Timers podcast Angie Greenup and Julie Fishman are my guests for this go round. What happens when 3 straight …

Milana Vayntrub and Erin Gerber aren't just talking about how to make the world a better place. They're doing it by supporting refugees and migrants. Milana's is a face you may recognize from tv, film, and …

Actor Wendi McLendon-Covey is all heart and 0 effs. This special mix is why she's compelling as a person and a performer. She was about to abandon …

Ilyse Hogue is the President of NARAL Pro-Choice America and one of the leading voices on not just reproductive rights, but all civil rights for women. She shared with me her expertise on the Hyde Amendment and her …

Did you know in 1970 the first all-female class-action lawsuit was brought about by employees at Newsweek? Some of the brightest voices in journalism had been working and stagnating at the magazine for years - Nora …

If the death penalty is about providing vengeance and/or closure to crime victims and their families, are those needs being served by the existing …

Y'all. It's almost football season! It's an exciting time of nerves and elation. I needed someone to share my enthusiasm for the sport and talk about the complexities of being a female fan. So, I reached out to Liz …

The thing I find myself most inspired by and passionate about is sharing the stories of women. So, while I'm definitely not "enthusiastic" about pregnancy loss, I am very fired up about making women feel less alone …

As you may remember from my chat with the women of Laurelly, I love a female partnership. So, I really wanted to talk with the insanely busy and …

In 2015, 104 (76D, 28R) women held seats in the United States Congress, comprising 19.4% of the 535 members; 20 women (20%) serve in the United States Senate, and 84 women (19.3%) serve in the United States House of …

Can you be nice and be funny? Can you be nice, female, and funny? Can you be nice, female, funny, and SUCCESSFUL? Lauren Pritchard and Kelly Vrooman can and are doing that very thing. Their duo, Laurelly, is …

If you haven't already, take the time to listen to Part 1 of my discussion with my sister, Dr. Mary Furlong Minkoff about American Slavery. She's an …

I've often said my sister, Dr. Mary Furlong Minkoff, is the coolest person I know. Case in point: She runs marathons. She cooks like a champ. She's …

Teal Sherer left a really nice comment on Kim Evey's facebook post of our interview. I didn't know who Teal was, but I like compliments, so I looked at her page. Well, it turns out she's a really talented, funny, and …

By now, their story has reached millions of people. You've probably read or heard about how 3 women (Sonia Ulrich, Monica Kenyon, and Marla Saltzer) worked together along with the staff of Fig restaurant to save …

Make no mistake. I LOVE WEDDINGS! I love every little bit of wedding planning and details. This summer, for the first time, I'm officiating a wedding, and I'm pumped up! I love the couple very much and feel …

Kim Evey has been at the forefront of modern entertainment for almost a decade. She was a YouTube pioneer and producer of one of the biggest web series of all time, The Guild. So, trying to figure out how and when to …

I met Celia Finkelstein when she shot the photos for the podcast. We're both from Florida, have a ton of friends in common, and share lots of the …

Heartache comes in all shapes and sizes. Katie Von Till knows a thing or two about personal and professional heartbreaks. We talked about crying it out and the power of perspective. Luckily, as the current voice of …

How does one go from surviving a childhood of abuse, multiple foster homes, and the loss of a younger brother to running a hugely successful …

Girls Leadership Co-Founder and Executive Director Simone Marean

One of the traits I most admire in someone is resiliency. I really got to thinking about it as a woman and as a mom after I took a workshop called …

Shame is something I’ve struggled with in my own life. I wasn’t always as brave or as honest as I should’ve been in situations where I felt shame. …

When you think about the life of a hip-hop journalist, what comes to mind? Because one of the top writers in the game is a petite, blonde, Southern girl with one of the best laughs you'll hear. I talked to Rebecca …

You know what I love? A gift with purchase. That's what my chat with Kelsey Scott was.  You may know her work on How To Get Away With Murder, 12 Years A Slave, Treme and on and on. What you may not know is that her …