Oversharing
Oversharing from Betches Media is all about the challenges we face in all kinds of relationships; from friendships to family, long term partnerships or even dealing with the customer service rep that makes you want to scream into a pillow. Betches co-founder and relationship enthusiast Jordana Abraham has teamed up with her big sister, licensed clinical therapist Dr. Naomi Bernstein, to answer your questions and try to get to the bottom of the things that bother us most. Think of Jordana and Dr. Naomi as your BFF and your therapist, sitting side-by-side at the brunch table trying to help you get through your problems. Each week they’re responding to listener emails, tackling difficult ethical questions, playing games, and so much more.
Episodes
Why Does My Fiancé Give Me The Ick?
This week Jordana and Dr. Naomi are tackling what happens when trust, attraction, and even your career suddenly feel a little shaky. First, an oversharing husband... that's right, a male listener, is trying to rebuild his marriage after financial betrayal and infidelity and wonders how long it takes to earn back trust. Then, a Betchisist with an otherwise amazing fiancé has one problem she can’t s
Why Am I Freaking Out About My Timeline?
This week on Oversharing, Jordana and Dr. Naomi are asking: how much of our anxiety is actually ours, and how much did we inherit from our parents? They unpack how parents can unintentionally pass down their own fears about marriage, babies, and timelines—and why sometimes caring too much makes your kids stop telling you things. Then, a listener is dreading the return of a former friend who has ov
Can My Pregnancy News Hurt My Best Friend?
This week on Oversharing, Jordana and Dr. Naomi are clearing out their algorithms, and maybe a little mental clutter along the way. They start with a listener struggling with mom rage, parental burnout, and the guilt of hitting her limit, and discuss why lowering the bar can sometimes be the healthiest thing you can do. Then, a newly pregnant Betchisist wonders how to share pregnancy news with a b
Why Does It Feel Like My Dad Replaced Me?
This week on Oversharing, Jordana and Dr. Naomi are talking about the complicated art of showing up for the people you love, without completely draining yourself in the process. Jordana opens up about the exhaustion of parenting two babies, and the resentment that can creep in when free time is scarce. Then, an Oversharer wonders how much grace she should continue giving a grieving friend when the
Is My Friend A Compulsive Liar?
This week Jordana and Dr. Naomi are asking an important question: when everyone online claims to know the “right” way to do things, how do you learn to trust yourself? They unpack how social media thrives on activating our anxieties and why the most confident advice isn’t always the best advice. Then, an Oversharer gets an unexpected pre-wedding reality check when her parents remind her that it’s
Did Our Couples Therapist Just Tell Us Not To Get Married?
Dr. Naomi returns from vacation with a story that proves parenting never really takes a day off. After an unexpected family emergency leaves their kids suddenly without adult supervision, Jordana and Dr. Naomi unpack what it means to rely on your village. Then they help an Oversharer navigate whether she should skip a friend's wedding, or keep living her life, when it falls in the middle of IVF tr
How Do I Ask Friends For Help?
This week, Jordana and Dr. Naomi help an Oversharer navigate the impossible question of how to ask for support after a breast cancer diagnosis without feeling like a burden, and discuss whether a shared "help registry" might actually make it easier for friends to show up. A Betchisist struggling through IVF opens up about resentment, guilt, and feeling like the emotional and physical burden of inf
Is It Real Or Is It The Hormones?
If you've ever wondered whether your emotions are trying to tell you something or just trying to start a fight, then listen up. This week, Jordana and Dr. Naomi dive into the surprising ways hormones can shape our relationships, from motherhood and perimenopause to the emotional rollercoaster of PMS. They help an Oversharer navigate the complicated mix of grief and relief after a miscarriage and u
Why Didn't My Friends Show Up to My Father's Funeral?
This week, Jordana shares what happened when she stepped outside her comfort zone and joined a neighborhood mahjong group, leading to a conversation with Dr. Naomi about first impressions, social anxiety, and why growth usually feels awkward at first. Then, a grieving Oversharer wonders how to move forward after friends failed to show up following her father's death, while this week’s Betchicist q
Do I Have to Choose Between Motherhood and My Career?
Jordana and Dr. Naomi kick things off with a conversation about the impossible choices many women feel forced to make between career and motherhood, and why the real problem isn't "girlboss vs. tradwife" but the lack of policies that allow parents to build balanced lives. This week's Overshare asks whether planning for a future family means turning down career opportunities today, while a Betchesi
Am I Improving My Health Or Feeding My Anxiety?
Jordana and Dr. Naomi kick things off by reflecting on birthdays, aging, and the surprising grief that can come with realizing adulthood may not look as financially comfortable as you once imagined. They explore how accepting lifestyle expectations can shape everything from dating to happiness, and why comparison is often the thief of contentment. This week's Betchesist seeks advice on navigating
How Do I Help My Adult Daughter Be More Independent?
This week on Oversharing, Jordana spirals over a very relatable parenting dilemma: did Ronnie the dog have the time of his life at daycare, or is he secretly devastated and unable to tell her? Then, Dr. Naomi and Jordana help an emailer navigate her 19-year-old daughter’s fear of driving and the fine line between support and enabling. This week’s Betchesist writes in after discovering her entire b
Is My Husband Emotionally Ready To Buy A House With Me?
Jordana and Dr. Naomi kick things off by catching up about Naomi’s visit with Jordana’s twins and the humbling reality that babies don’t always warm up to eager aunts right away. They discuss the emotional pull of reconnecting with old friends, whether New York is calling Naomi back, and Jordana’s surprisingly complicated reaction to the Knicks’ championship win. Then they jump into listener compl
How Do I Communicate My Boundaries With My In Laws?
To kick things off, Dr. Naomi and Jordana get into why keeping your space tidy is starting to feel less like a chore and more like a form of self-care—especially for busy parents. Then, they hear from a listener struggling to navigate boundaries with her in-laws… whom she’s somehow already seeing multiple times a week. This week’s Betchicist also dives into in-law dynamics, but from a different an
The Difference Between Setting Boundaries and Avoiding Accountability
This week on Oversharing, Jordana and Dr. Naomi unpack why it can feel more upsetting when someone quietly backs out of a commitment than when they simply say no. A listener writes in after a friend offers to dog-sit, only to seemingly retract the offer without actually owning the change of heart. The hosts discuss the difference between setting boundaries and avoiding discomfort, why indirect com
Can I Maintain A Friendship With My Boss?
Jordana spirals over posting her kids on social media, and Dr. Naomi talks her off the ledge while shamelessly lobbying for more niece content. After surviving law school together, one Betch is struggling not to resent the fact that her partner works fewer hours, makes way more money, and somehow still has time to relax. Another listener is convinced she’s torched her relationship with her boss af
How Can I Handle My House Buying Dread?
Dr. Naomi got a Mother’s Day gift that left her feeling like her family didn’t understand her and she shares her disappointment while Jordana reveals that she forgot a friends birthday and is concerned she came off as a bad friend. A recent bride reveals that one of her bridesmaids got too drunk to enjoy the wedding and she is feeling like it might be time to sunset this friendship. Seeking advice
Is My Jealousy Obvious?
Jordana is discovering that motherhood hits a little different when the night nurse clocks out and suddenly the tiny screaming roommates are fully her problem. During an extra hot hike a listener has a panic attack that has left her dreading her happy place and Dr. Naomi breaks down how episodes like these can lead to phobias. A Betch wrestles with the modern mom dilemma of when you see another pa
Do I Have To Divulge My Affair?
Jordana is nervous about flying with two infants and Dr. Naomi reminds her that mothers have survived far worse with less caffeine and fewer snacks. A listener who’s the breadwinner in her marriage is annoyed after a friend decides to cosplay as a relationship economist and make wildly out-of-pocket comments about their dynamic. After an affair earlier in her life, a Betch wonders how important it
Is My Partner A Bad Gift Giver?
Dr. Naomi admits that “self-care” is basically just doing your chores but romanticizing them, and she and Jordana swap what mundane tasks they find “healing.” After enduring a difficult pregnancy and trauma bonding with another new mom, a mom is feeling the friendship has run its course but doesn’t know how to gracefully exit the relationship. With Mother’s Day looming, one Betch is spiraling beca
How Can I Cope With Ambiguous Loss?
As Jordana racks up firsts with her baby girls, she’s reacquainting herself with the wondrous magic of childlike wonder and Dr. Naomi drops in with the science of why awe is emotional medicine. After a listener’s pet goes missing, she sheds her shame about the guilt she feels for letting it happen and the hosts break down the grief of ambiguous losses. Elsewhere, one Betch side-eyes a “healthy” co
Is My Partner Flirting At The Office?
Jordana lets Dr. Naomi go off about the absolute pyramid scheme vibes of kids’ sports leagues, and in the process starts side-eyeing the whole operation herself. One listener spirals over a brutally honest comment she dropped on her partner—could it wreck the relationship, or is this just her messy past popping off again? Meanwhile, a woman deep in IVF limbo wonders if bringing her first kid to ap
How Can I Overcome My Interview Nerves?
As Dr. Naomi embraces being a teen mom, she and Jordana get into the age old topic when it comes to raising kids: are you raising a child or a bestie? One listener shares how her best friend let her live in a rent-stabilized dream for years only to take it back via text with five weeks’ notice and she ponders if that was enough to end the entire friendship. A bride writes in after her fiancé’s ran
Why Do Women Still Change Their Last Names?
Jordana is knee-deep in the name-change process, which spirals into an analysis with Dr. Naomi about why women are *still* doing this and why even the most self-proclaimed feminist men suddenly get real traditional when it’s their last name on the line. Meanwhile, one woman is desperately trying to figure out how to politely uninvite a new friend from her recipe club after a series of truly rancid
Am I Stuck In This Over-Scheduled Life?
After a family trip to the middle of nowhere (aka a “serene national park”), Dr. Naomi spirals into a full-on meaning-of-life crisis while Jordana gently asks if she’s about to abandon civilization and start churning her own butter. Meanwhile, one new mom is side-eyeing her friend’s nonstop baby updates and wondering: is this motherhood… or a humblebrag Olympics? One Betch questions the ethics of
Am I Too Selfish For Motherhood?
As Jordana shares stories of her dog Ron’s jealousy of the new babies, Dr. Naomi remembers her pet Ralphie and wonders if he felt ignored when her children arrived many years ago. A fellow “type-b mother” sheds her shame and confesses her maternal instincts are often second nature to her personal survival skills, and she asks if it spells trouble for her kids. On the topic of dogs again, a woman i
How Can I Stay Balanced When I’m Provoked?
Jordana and Dr. Naomi are back to regularly scheduled recordings after Jordana welcomed her baby girls and the two hosts are already plotting their next IRL hangout with the entire gang. An overstimulated mom overshares her guilt after forgetting a friend's birthday and fears her apology didn’t smooth things over as she had hoped. An expecting Betch is blindsided when her bestie stakes claim to a
Can I Say "No" To My BFF’s Bachelorette Party?
Jordana shares how being pregnant made her respect her body more and she and Dr. Naomi chat about how their mindset around exercise has shifted to health over vanity. With a friend’s wedding turning into a week-long Olympic event of mandatory joy, one Betch wonders if skipping a few side quests officially earns her the title of Worst Friend Alive. Now that baby number two is on the way, a listener
Can Ozempic Make You Happier?
As Jordana prepares for the birth of her second child, she and Dr. Naomi unpack how social media is engineered to spike anxiety, especially as Jordana gears up for labor. One listener writes in about her chronically grumpy father-in-law who’s suddenly sunshine and light after starting Ozempic, and she’s left wondering what to do with her lingering resentment now that he’s a “new person.” Another
Has My Germ Phobia Gone Too Far?
As time moves quickly by and her children grow up, Dr. Naomi makes changes to the family room at home that reflect everyone's current needs, including her own. A daughter is stressed out by her mother's bad driving but doesn't know how to tell her aging parent it might be time to ditch the car and start calling ubers. Caught in a pickle, a listener asks if there is a polite way to ditch her friend
Is Forgetting A Birthday A Big Deal?
Jordana asks Dr. Naomi about the usefulness of therapy when things are going well in life, and Dr. Naomi shares some sage advice from a seasoned psychologist. A birthday betch is feeling salty after her bestie completely skips acknowledging her big day and wants to know: red flag or honest oversight? Flying solo on a group vacation is leaving a listener with a less than desirable sleep arrangement
Is This White Lie A Red Flag?
As Valentine’s day rapidly approaches, Dr. Naomi and Jordana explore the topic of partnership and discuss if people can ever truly be happy while single. After a rude comment from her fiancé, a hardworking Betch frets that the financial situation in her relationship is a breeding ground for resentment. Another listener has an awkward moment with a new partner that exposes a “harmless” white lie, e
How Can I Forgive Myself For The Past?
Jordana is gearing up for the arrival of her two babies and turning to Dr. Naomi for a crash course in how to accept help from her in-laws. A listener is unpacking years of mom guilt over past mistakes with her son and wondering if there’s a way to make it right now that she’s actually done the work. One Betch is grieving a mother-in-law she’ll never get to meet and questioning whether she’s allow
Is Seasonal Affective Disorder A Real Thing?
As winter drags on and the sun taps out at a disrespectful 4:30 p.m., Jordana asks Dr. Naomi to explain why everyone is sad, tired, and vaguely feral. After her fiancé’s family vacation is derailed by her mother’s nonstop questioning, a Betch spirals about what this dynamic could mean for her upcoming wedding. Dr. Naomi then offers an intention for a woman whose anxiety shows up as catastrophic th
Is It Annoying To Get ChatGPT Text Messages?
Jordana kicks off the episode by asking Dr. Naomi if she feels threatened by ChatGPT therapy, and the two complain about the rise of AI’s use in our everyday communications. An Overshare gets delightfully unhinged when a listener admits she wants to burn her whole life down and start over, and the hosts talk her off the ledge. After making a new friend on the tennis courts, a Betch finds herself d
How Can I Tell My Mom To Back Off Politely?
Jordana grapples with seeing herself constantly as a video podcaster and asks Dr. Naomi whether her reactions are totally normal, or something to be concerned about. A bride-to-be reports her mother’s absolutely unhinged commentary on her refusal to embark on a pre-wedding starvation tour and asks how to shut it down without detonating the family group chat. Another newly engaged Betch spirals af
Is It Really Ok If People Reprimand My Child?
Dr. Naomi throws a bone to the single folks still braving the dating hellscape, while the hosts unpack our deeply inconvenient need for human connection as friendships shift, families evolve, and everyone gets weird. A toddler mom is caught off-guard when a new mom friend scolds her kid and needs advice on how to address it without burning the playgroup to the ground. This week’s Betchicist comes
How Do I Tell My Boyfriend I Hate His Gifts?
As we all crawl to the finish line of 2025, Jordana and Dr. Naomi tackle resolutions (and why we barely stick to them) and gratitude for the stuff we only notice once it’s gone. A betch needs help telling her boyfriend that his aggressively sentimental, customized gifts… are just not her vibe. A bride ropes her bridesmaids into a pre-wedding sleepover, and a listener's Betchicist asks how to say '
Is It Rude To Arrive Early To An Event?
After a small doggie daycare incident, Ronnie is in a cone and Jordana shares how the medical device has created some tension between her and Mike. In This week’s Overshare, a woman wonders how to address her husband’s jealousy when she decides to plan an expensive Michelin star dinner with her bestie. A listener secures a post purchase refund on a group funded gift and needs a Betchicist from the
How Do I Deal With My Constant Fear of Getting Fired?
New details about the dogsitter Dr. Naomi hired have emerged, and she and Jordana dissect all the information to try and paint a picture of the woman who stayed in Dr. Naomi’s house for a few days. A corporate Betch is feeling burned by a work friend after learning about her departure from a company-wide email, and she wonders if it’s worth maintaining the friendship. Seeking some validation, a li
How Do I Get More Respect At Work?
Fresh off a NY visit, Dr. Naomi dishes about the house/dog sitter she hired and reveals the texts she sent throughout the weekend that set off alarm bells. Newly married, a woman’s Overshare highlights her need to communicate to her partner that the news links and videos they share throughout the day are only raising her blood pressure. Seeking validation, a listener wonders if her constant RSVP o
When Is It Okay To Intervene In Someone Else’s Fight?
Jordana wonders if her recent desire to stay home and not socialize, especially with new people, is normal and leans on Dr. Naomi to unpack how she is feeling lately. An eco-conscious Betch is shamed by her neighbor after he snuck a peak in her recycling bin and gave her some unsolicited refuse advice. During a recent comedy show one woman witnessed a verbal altercation that has her wondering if s
Are My Sex Dreams Considered Cheating?
Dr. Naomi prepares for an upcoming trip to NY for a family event and she and Jordana discuss the pains of growing up through the perspective of Dr. Naomi’s oldest daughter. A recent bride gets roped into a viral online moment after a post from her big day brings out the comment trolls and now she is sweating the situation. One Betch finds some surprise money inside a thrifted bag but is unsure abo
Does Never Fighting Mean I’m in a Bad Relationship?
Jordana kicks off the episode with a burning question for Dr. Naomi about the psychology behind planning big things and announcing them, something that has been on her mind as of late after announcing her pregnancy and surrogacy news. Still in the honeymoon phase of her relationship, a Betch overshares that she and her partner never fight and she is worried they might avoid the hard conversations
Am I The Only One Who Hates The Holidays?
Dr. Naomi reflects on her Halloween experience now that two of her three children are older and Jordana asks her how she is feeling about being closer to an empty nester than she is to being a new mother. A listener’s babysitter has started to give her child lavish gifts, often pricier than her hourly wage, and she needs a way to politely decline the generous offers. In need of a Betchecist, one w
How to Apologize The Correct Way
After announcing her pregnancy news, Jordana reacts to the outpouring of love she got from followers and Dr. Naomi asks her how the experience has been for her since revealing the personal update. A Betch that manages other employees is struggling with how to handle her direct report's constant oversharing on social media and the hosts debate why people reveal such intimate details on the internet
Can I Ask My Bridesmaid To Cover Her Cleavage?
Dr. Naomi shares a story about her son and a female classmate that has her mom antennas up and she and Jordana discuss the developing “relationship” between the two little ones. Brought to us by Season 2 of “Nobody Wants This” on Netflix, the Overshare explores an older sister who is feeling a tad jealous about her married little sister's new life, and is trying to figure out how to address the fi
Baby Steps: My Journey To Having Two Babies, Twelve Days Apart || Season 3, Episode 9
In this Season 3 finale episode of Baby Steps, Jordana comes together with her sister and co-host, Dr. Naomi Bernstein to share a huge update on her infertility journey. Recapping her entire experience up until now, Jordana revisits the many different moments along her journey that have brought disappointment and heartbreak. But she also has some positive things to share with her community that co
Am I Obligated To Buy A Gift For A Destination Wedding?
Jordana shares some recent incidents with her dog Ronnie that have challenged her patience and Dr. Naomi sheds a little light on how these moments can be a great opportunity for mindfulness and meditation. The Overshare, sponsored by Season 2 of Nobody Wants This on Netflix, comes from a woman whose feeling like her partner's lack of thoughtfulness with their new puppy is a sign of bigger problems
How Can I Get More Help From My Partner?
Jordana and Dr. N dig into the new Taylor Swift album The Life Of A Showgirl and share some different views on the artist’s latest release and the cultural hold she has on all of us. The first email of the episode is an Overshare from a working mom that is feeling the strain of being the primary parent and needs advice on how to communicate she's drowning to her partner. A woman is feeling the fi
Why Am I So Obsessed With Social Media Validation?
Dr. Naomi opens the podcast with an admission that she got a little sucked into social media recently after her daughter’s school had a student-led event that sparked some debate in the local community. Feeling abandoned, a new mom needs help crafting a text to an old bestie because she isn’t making the same effort as her other pals. Seeking a Betchicist, a future bride is left distressed after tr
How Can I Share My Good News With A Struggling Friend?
Fresh off a screen free weekend, Dr. Naomi shares her review of what it's like to turn off your phone and be in the moment after she and her therapy group decided to take on the challenge. It's only fitting then that the first email this week is a Craft My Text from a Betch whose sudden break up has left her seeking closure, but there is also an update from her original email request that gives th
Baby Steps : A Chance At Motherhood In the Face Of Breast Cancer Ft. Sarrah Strimel Bently || Season 3 Ep. 8
In this heartfelt conversation, Sarrah Strimel Bentley joins Jordana and Dr. Naomi in studio to share her incredible journey from being a Broadway performer to navigating the challenges of motherhood, breast cancer, and surrogacy. She discusses her diagnosis, the importance of self-advocacy, and the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatments. Sarrah shares how her resilience and hope, and the
Is Becoming A Stay At Home Mom Giving Up?
Jordana’s blowout gets her and Dr. Naomi chatting about spending money on things that bring you joy or that you just dont en-joy doing. The Overshare comes from someone who feels she is always taking the lead with her friends and family’s planning and is left wondering why she is always the one running point. A listener is fuming after a pilates class where another attendee was free-styling her ow
Baby Steps: Advocating For Your Body ft. Lauren Speed Hamilton || Season 3 Ep. 7
On this episode of Baby Steps, hosts Jordana Abraham and Dr. Naomi Bernstein sit down with Love Is Blind participant, Lauren Speed-Hamilton to share the raw, unfiltered truth about her multi-year fertility journey. Lauren opens up about trying to conceive, facing unexplained infertility, going through multiple failed IUIs and IVF transfers, enduring a heartbreaking miscarriage, and discovering fib
Am I Inconsiderate For Taking Care Of Myself Before Others?
Jordana recently celebrated her birthday while Dr. Naomi was off visiting a long distance friend and the two share about their very different experiences. The hosts also side-bar about the recently viral Netflix Documentary Unknown Number and if you haven’t seen it yet go watch it first because they spill all the secrets. A new mother and caring friend writes in asking if it's okay to not be there
Baby Steps: Overcoming The Stigmas Of Infertility & Surrogacy || Season 3 Ep.6
After two episodes full of information on infertility, Dr. Naomi and Jordana are together in studio to get personal with virtual guest, host of the podcast Ladygang, and actress/singer/dancer: Becca Tobin. Becca has been very public with her infertility journey, but today she goes deep about how this experience helped fortify her relationship with her partner and prepare them both for the challeng
How To Be Honest With Your Parents About Your Life
Dr Naomi shares a recent moment with her son where the “Birds & the Bees” are discussed and she and Jordana reminisce on their own childhood conversations around the subject. The Overshare comes from a Betch in a secret age-gap relationship that is rapidly moving towards engagement and she is unsure of how to reveal it all to her family. A listener seeks help around tipping, especially when it com
Baby Steps: Common Conception Challenges For The LGBTQ Community || Season 3 Ep. 5
Marea Goodman, Licensed Midwife, co-author of the book ‘Baby Making for Everybody,’ and founder of Pregnant Together; joins Jordana for a conversation about the LGBT & Solo Parent pregnancy experience. From at-home insemination and breast feeding when both parents can lactate, to understanding the grief that comes with the “non-traditional” conception process, Marea touches on the many ways she pr
Is It Healthy To Use ChatGPT For Therapy?
Fresh off a vacation with friends, Jordana shares the best ways to manage group outings and Dr. Naomi celebrates her ability to maintain such important friendships into adulthood. A listener admits that she has been using ChatGPT as therapy and Dr. Naomi advises how this could be more harmful than helpful. A Betch seeks help with her feelings after she learns her father betrayed her Mother her ent
Baby Steps: Why You Shouldn’t Think Of Egg Freezing As Insurance || Season 3 Ep. 4
Jordana welcomes back her own reproductive endocrinologist and author of The Lucky Egg, Dr. Lucky Sekhon. In this episode, Dr. Sekhon reveals the #1 comment-section myth she hates seeing, debunks misconceptions about fertility as a meritocracy, and explains why placenta health isn’t just the woman’s responsibility. From fertility basics to important facts about ovulation and how age factors into i
Are Friendships Meant To Last Forever?
In this episode of Oversharing, Jordana and Dr. Naomi Bernstein discuss the transition back to school and wax (not so) poetically about the memories of Middle School. This week's Overshare a listener questions her attachment to her therapist and Dr. Naomi gives her professional opinion on how to handle this important relationship. Speaking of relationships, a Betch seeks help on how to handle a po
Baby Steps: What The Data Says About Infertility with Emily Oster || Season 3 Ep. 3
Jordana is back with economist and data queen Emily Oster for a brand new episode of Baby Steps—and this week, they’re diving into the world of infertility. They’re breaking down what the numbers actually say about getting pregnant at different ages, the latest trends in conception, and answering the questions everyone’s too awkward to ask out loud. Not sure if you should be worried? Totally overw
Can I Gracefully Exit The Group Chat?
After some wholesome IRL bonding time in the studio and NYC, Jordana and Dr. Naomi are back in their natural habitat — the virtual recording setup — and they’re breaking down every last chaotic detail of the recent family vacay. The Overshare comes from a Betch spiraling about all the different group chats in her phone, and the hosts discuss the ever increasing communication trend. A write in seek
Baby Steps: What I Wish I Knew Before with Maria Del Russo || Season 3 Ep. 2
We’re getting personal this episode, and Jordana & Dr. Naomi are together in the studio to chat with special guest and Senior Director of Branded Content at Betches, Maria Del Russo. Maria, currently in the midst of her conception journey, opens up about the many things she has learned not just about fertility, but her body. The hosts dive in with questions around not just the medical, but also th
How Can I Ask My Friend To Pay Me Back?
Dr. Naomi and Jordana are together in the studio for one more episode this week, and Naomi shares some highlights of her NYC trip sans children. The first segment is a Craft My Text write in from a woman who is feeling left out of a family invite and needs help penning a level-headed response that doesn’t start drama. Another listener is in need of a Betchicist after her concert going friend has l
Baby Steps: Fertility & Conception-Your Questions Answered with Emily Oster || Season 3 Ep. 1
We’re back with a new season of Baby Steps! In this episode, Jordana is joined by bestselling author and fertility expert Professor Emily Oster as they dive into fertility, conception, and everything in between. They answer your questions, breaking down the real science behind birth control effectiveness. Together they clear up some of the most persistent myths, and tackle big questions about age,
Am I Allowed To Copy Someone's Engagement Idea?
This week’s episode is extra special because Dr. Naomi is live in NYC and she and Jordana discuss how it's important to embrace your childlike wonder and not become jaded by the world around you. In the Overshare, a listener opens up about losing her dad and now dealing with a boundary-blind mom who won’t stop rehashing the trauma—despite the fact that she was there for every second of it. Then, a
Do We Have A Right to Complain About Our Bodies at Every Size?
Jordana brings a change of scenery to her background during a quick business trip to LA while Dr. Naomi humbles herself with a fun story from her weekend that leaves a hilarious visual in your mind. The emails start with a plea from a Betch to “Craft My Text” after she is annoyed by a baby shower request that has her wondering how to gracefully respond. The Betchicist of the week explores the cont
My Guy Friend Ended Our Friendship After He Got a Girlfriend!
Dr. Naomi finally spills the tea (as much as she can) on her transcendental meditation experience and it may have Jordana looking into a class near her soon. First up in the inbox: a Craft My Text from a listener who’s getting major cold-shoulder vibes from her guy friend ever since he cuffed up. Rude. Then on this week’s Betchicist, a generous queen who’s been handing out luxe gift cards wants to
Is It Better To Call Or Text Someone On Their Birthday
After a relaxing birthday weekend, Dr. Naomi shares some of the love she received on her special day. Together dig into how these milestones can unintentionally trigger sadness, especially when your own sister doesn’t call you to celebrate (wink wink). In this week's Overshare, a Betch wonders how sensitive she should be when sharing positive pregnancy news with those that have struggled to concei
My Friends Judge Me When I Don’t Drink
Jordana comes in hot with her own triggering situation after Ronnie got into a bush full of bunnies (eek!) and Dr. Naomi comforts her that despite his animal instincts, her puppy is still the little boy she’s grown to love. As the season of partying and day drinking is upon us, one sober-ish Betch wonders how to handle the not so passive and sometimes aggressive message that her not drinking is ta
Why Am I the Only One Without a Plus-One?
After a much-needed beach vacay, Dr. Naomi is back with Jordana to dive headfirst into your problems—and unpack the “pits and peaks” of every chaotic excursion. First up, a Betch writes in after discovering her babysitter has been casually studying exorcisms (um, excuse me?!), and the duo comes up with some devilishly clever ways to address the demon (literally?) in the room. This week’s Betchicis
Is Leaving A Job As Emotional As A Breakup?
Dr. Naomi is ready to embark on her Hawaiian vacation but before she can jet set away, Jordana has an important question for the seasoned therapist: Do men and women approach therapy differently? They get deep about the differences between the two sexes and how they tap into their emotional selves and Dr. Naomi brings some anecdotal evidence to prove that women might be a little more wired to work
How Can I Be Less Of A Gossip?
As the school year winds down, Dr. Naomi gets all sentimental about her daughter making “core female friendships” and she and Jordana unpack why having your girl gang matters. In the Overshare, one single Betch has officially had it with the relationship interrogations at every brunch, wedding, and wine night and is looking for a polite way to say: mind your business. Then a Betchicist voicemail d
Is Taking A GLP-1 Shameful?
Summer's poking its sweaty little head out and Dr. Naomi and Jordana are discussing their run-ins with nature (yes, there was a baby bird situation), summer travel dreams, and the fantasy of becoming an effortlessly cool local in a town you’ve been in for like… three days. The Overshare takes a wild detour into “Craft My Text” chaos as one listener shares deranged text receipts from her sister-in-
Is It Ethical To Embellish My Resumé?
Jordana and Dr. Naomi kick off this week’s episode with a rage-fueled rant after Jordana’s vet visit for Ronnie the dog goes from zero to WTF real fast. Then it’s on to listener chaos, starting with an overshare from a Betch who wants to tell her boss, “I’m chill where I’m at,” without sounding like she’s given up on life. (Can you vibe at work or nah?) Keeping it corporate, another listener is sp
I’m Having An Existential Crisis About AI
After a weekend of tornado watches near Dr. Naomi’s home, she and Jordana examine what rattles them both the most, especially when it comes to the unexpected and uncontrollable. But the storms in Dr. Naomi’s hometown aren’t the only thing brewing! The Overshare this week gets into the dirty topic of jealousy when one woman spills that her BFF’s new, very cool, boyfriend is making her a little envi
Should I Give Up My Dog For My Boyfriend?
In this episode of Oversharing, Jordana and Dr. Naomi spill the tea on Mother’s Day wins and face-plants. Then, they're helping a listener craft a saucy text after a wedding RSVP meltdown that’ll have you clutching your pearls. And in this week's Betchicist, the drama hits new heights with an epic “dog vs. boyfriend” showdown.Thanks to our partners at American Home Shield a new segment, Planting R
Can I Demand Family Members Not Post My Kids Online?
The ups and downs of puppy ownership continue for Jordana while Dr. Naomi is working to embrace that which she can not control when it comes to gardening. The Overshare of the week dives into the often divisive issue of whether or not to post images of children on social media when one Betch expresses her concerns with AI porn and online imagery. Continuing down the lines of “immoral acts,” a list
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