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In this episode, I am setting aside my planned topic to address the Supreme Court case regarding transgender girls in sports. This is not just a headline to me. It is personal.

As a former competitive athlete who spent 18 years in the pool and on the court, and as the mother of a transgender daughter, I am tired of the fearmongering. In this video, I break down why the "biological advantage" argument completely misses the mark. I share my own history playing against women who were taller, faster, and stronger than me, and why we never called that "unfair" before.

I also dive into the reality of gender-affirming care, how hormones actually affect performance, and why the narrative that boys are transitioning "just to win medals" is not only false but offensive.

If you are looking for a conversation grounded in compassion and actual experience rather than fear, this is for you.

Chapters: 0:00 Intro: When life gets messy 0:48 The Supreme Court case on trans athletes 2:50 My 18 years as a competitive athlete 9:23 Why "biological fairness" is a myth 13:14 The reality of puberty blockers and hormones 20:00 Debunking the "boys transitioning to win" lie 23:41 The beauty of watching my daughter bloom

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It has been a difficult start to the year. Between navigating the emotions of an empty nest and processing the intense events unfolding locally in Minneapolis, the "weeds" of life feel particularly overgrown this week. In this episode, we discuss the feeling of living through a firehose of crisis events and how to maintain your mental well-being when the news cycle feels relentless.

We explore the reality of collective trauma and why it often feels like we don’t know where to look or how to help. More importantly, we talk about the antidote to this anxiety: taking action. However, action must be balanced with grace. You cannot do it all, and that is okay. Finally, we touch on the toxicity of social media scrolling during difficult times and why real-world human connection is the wonder we need right now.

Key Topics:

1. The Reality of Crisis Fatigue: Managing the overwhelm of local and global news.
2. Action as an Antidote: How doing one small thing can lower anxiety, provided you accept you cannot fix everything.
3. The Trap of the Scroll: Why social media often fuels anger rather than connection and how to step back.
4. Real-World Connection: The importance of "touching grass" and interacting with actual neighbors to restore your faith in humanity.

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Is the war between Gen X and Gen Z real, or is it just the algorithm at work? In this episode, we explore the "generational divide" and question whether the internet is manufacturing conflict to keep us distracted.

We address the surprising feedback from our first episode and discuss why short social media clips often misrepresent the true relationship between mothers and daughters. From there, we move into a deeper conversation about parenting transparency, specifically how Gen X parents are choosing to be honest about financial mistakes like the housing bubble rather than hiding them.

We also examine how the political landscape—specifically the 2016 election—shifted the way Gen Z views systemic issues versus personal responsibility. Plus, we share some laughs about 2016 makeup trends, the relevance of Vogue magazine, and overcoming driving anxiety in the snow.

In this episode, we cover:

1. The "Fake" Conflict: Why social media pushes a narrative that generations must fight each other.
2. Parenting with Honesty: Moving away from "because I said so" and discussing adult financial realities with kids.
3. Systemic vs. Personal: How Gen Z views hardship as a system failure, while Gen X often views it as a personal hurdle to overcome.
4. The 2016 Shift: How the political climate forced a change in how we discuss morality and privilege.
5. Cultural Time Capsules: A look back at heavy contouring, "Instagram eyebrows," and why media literacy matters now more than ever.