Purity Culture Meets Pop Culture

Pop Culture Catch Up - Taylor Swift, Paris Hilton, and TLC's Gosselin family

On this weeks episode we're discussing * Taylor Swift’s Big Day: Breaking down the bachelorette party details and the latest NYC wedding buzz. * Paris Hilton’s Fight: Paris returns to Utah to stand with families suing the Provo Canyon School, continuing her fierce crusade against the troubled teen industry. * The Reality TV Reckoning: Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Collin Gosselin announces his shocking new memoir, In the Shadow of Eight, alleging horrifying behind-the-scenes abuse. Plus my moves to and from Hawaii!

The Good, the Bad, and the UGLY - GLP 1 Edition

This week, we are stripping away the filters and getting incredibly real. I’m opening up about a topic that is close to my heart, constantly in the headlines, and likely filling up your social media feeds: my personal history with weight loss and the raw, unfiltered truth about GLP-1 medications. A Quick Reminder: I am sharing my personal story and experience as a friend and podcaster, not a doctor! Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any medical decisions. Trigger Warning: Eating disorders Please remember to give us a 5 ⭐️ rating and review! Follow along on social media @themarymomentpod Episode Chapters 0:30 - Into 2:30 - Basketball 4:30 - Tyra Banks Sues Netflix 9:50 - Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia 15:30 - My body 30:55 - C Diff and the Aftermath 35:41 - My experience with GLP1s 43:43 - The problem with GLP1s 54:32 - GLP1 Listener Questions

WORST TRAVEL STORIES

Buckle up, because this week’s episode is a bumpy, turbulent ride! ✈️💨 In this episode of The Mary Moment, we are diving headfirst into your absolute worst, most chaotic travel horror stories. You submitted them, and we are unpacking the madness—from mid-air bathroom explosions that will make you look twice at airplane food, to literal deaths in the air that take travel anxiety to a whole new level. Please leave me a 5 ⭐️ RATING AND REVIEW! Don't forget to follow along @themarymomentpod TIMESTAMPS 0:30 - Happy Pride! 4:25 - Tony Awards 8:50 - Disenchanted 15:00 - Big Island Disasters 24:00 - WORST TRAVEL STORIES

DISNEY TRIVIA Feat. Emma!

Grab your Diet Coke and your thinking caps, because this week we're playing TRIVIA! The fabulous Emma is back in the studio! We are testing our knowledge with a major round of Disney Trivia. Whether you consider yourself a Disney parks expert or just love the classic films, this episode is for Disney lovers everywhere! Don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ rating and review! Follow along on social media @themarymomentpod

HYSTERIA in the Courtroom!

How many times have you heard a woman described as "crazy" simply for showing a shred of intense emotion? From classical literature to modern media, the "crazy woman" trope is one of society’s favorite ways to dismiss female pain, anger, and heartbreak. But what happens when that label leaves the realm of casual gossip and enters a court of law? This week, we are diving deep into the court cases of Makenzie Shirilla, Michelle Carter, and Laura Owens. All three of these women have been deemed "crazy" by the media Grab your dirty soda as we unpack the trope, challenge the narrative, and ask the hard question: when does society's obsession with calling women "crazy" stop us from seeing the actual truth? Episode Chapters 0:30 - Intro 2:00 - Clapping and cheering 8:00 - B*tching and moaning 15:18 - Love Trapped 20:25 - Hysteria and "CRAZY" Women 29:20 - Mackenzie Shirilla 40:32 - Michelle Carter 51:00 - Laura Owens 58:16 - Outro