Janelle Talks Too Much

Why Do We Do That? Childless by Choice vs. Motherhood

For women, the term "motherhood" can create either excitement or fear depending on your audience. In this episode, listeners should be able to gain perspective on the topic of child bearing and child rearing without casting resentment. Although I do not have children myself, I understand that motherhood is difficult. Conversations surrounding motherhood often leave women idealizing the topic as if it is their civic  duty to reproduce or they end up running for the hills in search of contraceptives. Women should support women, regardless of your walk of life, please do not allow major media to sway your outlook on mothers or those who choose to not experience it, for their own reasons. Let's bridge the gap and eliminate the stigma, at least amongst ourselves, in order to unite femininity and reproductive freedom!

Why Do We Do That? Demonizing Sex Work

Don't assume because someone takes their clothes off for money that they have no sense of self-worth, ambition, or self-respect. The phrase "sex sells" has stuck with us, as consumers, for a reason. Within the US sex work is considered "nasty" and "low brow". But in countries like Germany, sex work is not only legal, but a completely normal way of earning income. Treating people with dignity and respect should not be limited to those that clock in, wearing a suit, to a 9-5 job. Sex workers are clocking in, just like you! Please don't allow what society has taught you, about modesty, to cloud your ability to see people, who are different than you, as anything less than worthy of respect.

Things You Can't Talk About With Your Parents: Disrespect

Parents, are we really being disrespectful? Or are we just calling you out for disrespecting us? Being held accountable, especially if it comes from your own children, can be uncomfortable. However, accountability should not be a one-way street in parenthood. Just because they are your kids does not give you, the parents, the right to bully and disrespect them. I encourage you, parents, to allow yourself to gain perspective from a child's place and be the safe adult you wish you had in your own childhood.

Why Do We Do That? Negotiating Bullsh*t

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING FOR EXCESSIVE PROFANITY⚠️ I'm back! After a three month hiatus, I promise to never leave you guys hanging like that again!  How do we stop normalizing the toxic behaviors in other people? How do we recognize them in ourselves? Is reaching our limit, and later exploding, even really worth it?

Things You Can't Talk About With Your Parents: Your Gay Pride

In general, no one really enjoys disappointing their parents. But would you rather be miserable, living a lie, and be bound to someone you don't truly love? Would you be willing to uphold that for the sake of maintaining expectations that weren't yours to begin with? Yeah, me neither.  Happy Pride Month, everyone!