Bush Babies

11: happy holidays!!! ft. the herstory of mrs. claus + bb gift guide!

hi bbs!! happy holidays! who’s ready for the herstory of mrs. claus andddd our infamous bb holiday gift guide featuring brands we love and trust including independent artists, local brands, woman-owned brands, POC-owned and operated brands, LGBTQIA+ owned brands and more! We can wait for you to hear about the goodies we’ve selected for your loved ones along with all the holiday fun we’ve got up our little elf sleeves. ❄️ holiday gift guide link: https://shopmy.us/collections/94461 [https://shopmy.us/collections/94461] ❄️ after this episode, we'll be taking a little hiatus to enjoy time with our families for the holidays and we hope all of our bb's out there have a safe and bright holiday. we'd like to thank you all for an amazing first season and we can't wait to see you back in 2023 for more!!

10: a brief history of nails + heels: it all began with men??

SEASON 1 FINALE! Rox & Rachel will be serving for all BB’s enjoyment: one very special announcement, the history of nails - from 2,000 year old beauty hacks to colors assigned by classism, and some dirty fun facts on the trashiness of heels (you’ll get it). This one is full of more societal norm gender-benders for the ages! We’d like to warmly thank all our BBs for cruising through season 1 with us. Let us know what you want to hear next and enjoy the sweet suspense until season 2! Follow @Bata Shoe Museum [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCTbfT85jKT-8sPkQRJrRM6w] to learn more about shoes throughout history! Citation: Archer: The Harm of Gender Stereotypes: Nail Polish and the Fragility of Masculinity by Aram Hosie, Political and LGBTI+ Advocate: https://archermagazine.com.au/2015/11/the-harm-of-gender-stereotypes-nail-polish-and-the-fragility-of-masculinity/ [https://archermagazine.com.au/2015/11/the-harm-of-gender-stereotypes-nail-polish-and-the-fragility-of-masculinity/]

9: a mental health talk on inner peace ft. Susan Shafer, LCMHC + Kyra Josephson

Ahem, here is formal permission to find time for yourself. The BBs are getting vulnerable and real — we’re talking anxiety, mental health, and healthy coping. We have therapist Susan Shafer who leads us in a tapping exercise (a special tool for all our beloved trauma cherubs out there!) Kyra, a friend of decades, also joins to discuss finding inner peace in professional spheres, especially in relation to having mixed Asian-White heritage and the judgement of others. Stoke up your self-compassion and tune in.

8: what does "slut" really mean? ft. MelRose Michaels

This week on the podcast, the BBs delve into the history of one of our society’s most popular derogatory terms (prepare for a surprising origin). We discuss its relation to class and the possible power of reclamation.  Our special guest is Melrose Michaels - powerhouse entrepreneur and sex worker whose abundance of experience in her various industries is enlightenment galore. This episode is chockfull of empathy and insight, get ready!

7: confidence... why do females lack it and men attract it?

Welcome to episode 7!! On this week's podcast episode the bush babies dig into the gendered differences in confidence levels and the inclination to self-promote (including how queerness intersect in it all). Then Rox & Rachel discuss gaps in age, focusing on the fetishization of youth (you do not need to research diaper p*rn prior to this episode). As always, prepare for research and mind-shattering facts.