About this podcast
We believe it is important to remember that everyone has a different journey. We want to empower people to flourish during all facets of their life and inspire them to live a proactive, intentional, and passionate life while still being kind, generous, and understanding of one another.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 129 episodes
- Unraveling the Mummy · 1 h 20 min · Season 4 Episode 28The Mummy just won't stay dead, and neither will our opinions. For the last episode of Spooktober, Lucero and Ixchel show up in full mummy wrappings to unravel 90 years of mummy…
- Holy Man, Unholy Sins · 1 h 41 min · Season 4 Episode 27Lucero and Ixchel revisit Matthew Lewis’s scandalous Gothic classic The Monk, comparing the novel with the 2011 film adaptation starring Vincent Cassel. Together, they explore…
- Carrie Red · 1 h 47 min · Season 4 Episode 26Carrie, Blood, and Female Rage...in this episode, Lucero and Ixchel discuss Carrie across Stephen King’s novel, the 1976 and 2013 films, and the new series. They unpack how each…
- Wolf In Sheep's Clothing · 1 h 24 min · Season 4 Episode 25Ixchel and Lucero explore incel horror through Don’t Worry Darling, Companion, and Obsession. The scariest thing in these films isn’t the monster—it’s the man who thinks he…
- She's Not Like Other Girls · 1 h 43 min · Season 4 Episode 24The final girl is the one who makes it out alive—but does that make her a feminist icon? Grab your popcorn (and maybe a weapon) as Lucero and Ixchel kick off Bitch Up’s Halloween…
- The Holy Ruin · 1 h 32 min · Season 4 Episode 23Safe, stable love is supposed to feel good, so why do so many of us keep reaching for the kind that hurts? In this episode, Ixchel and Lucero connect the dots between religion…
- The World Is Your Oyster · 1 h 34 min · Season 4 Episode 22In this episode, Ixchel and Lucero unpack what eroticism actually means beyond the sexual shorthand—as a source of self-knowledge, creative force, and a personal barometer for…
- Reality Check: The Reunion We Didn't Need · 1 h 39 min · Season 4 Episode 21The Love Island Season 8 Reunion exposed a bigger problem than one messy cast member—it showed how fast reality TV turns women into the target while the men skate by. In this…
- Whimsy Thoughts · 1 h 51 min · Season 4 Episode 20Whimsy is the antidote when the world feels heavy, and this episode turns it into a full creative playground. If you need a reset, a laugh, or a reminder to bring a little more…
- Too Hot To Be Stressed · 1 h 34 min · Season 4 Episode 18In this episode, Ixchel and Lucero dive into bimbo stoicism, a recent internet subculture that blends hyperfeminine aesthetics with stoic detachment. Lucero and Ixchel break down…
- Summerween Slasher: Camp Edition · 1 h 32 min · Season 4 Episode 17Summerween is officially here, and this time the horror match-up gets messy: Friday the 13th vs. Sleepaway Camp. If you love slasher movies, campy chaos, and the kind of horror…
- Guilty by Depiction: Why We Blame the Storyteller · 1 h 42 min · Season 4 Episode 17Most media portrays morality in black-and-white terms, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of nuance and bias. How much are stories reflecting reality—and how much are…
- Pics Or It Didn't Happen? · 1 h 37 min · Season 4 Episode 16Want to know why putting down your phone might just be the most rebellious thing you do during a concert? In this episode, Ixchel and Lucero explore how technology, social media…
- In The Club We All Fam · 1 h 19 min · Season 4 Episode 15This episode, Ixchel and Lucero explore the evolution of club culture, its roots in media and music, and how modern trends and social dynamics are transforming nightlife…
- Reality Check: Love Island Finale · 1 h 44 min · Season 4 Episode 14Hey Bitch Up Gang! How many of you watched the Love Island Finale? In this episode, Ixchel and Lucero dive deep into the chaos, the connections, and the fiery drama of the Love…
- Eldest Daughter Energy · 1 h 47 min · Season 4 Episode 13Most of us carry a silent, heavy burden — the elder sister syndrome. That relentless need to be responsible for everyone’s happiness, success, and well-being often comes at a…
- Don't Save Her (The Cage Door Is Wide Open) · 1 h 20 min · Season 4 Episode 10In this episode, Ixchel and Lucero open up about personal struggles and support each other through grief, stress, and emotional burnout. The conversation then moves into a deep…
- The Great American Sleepover · 1 h 24 min · Season 4 Episode 11In this episode, Lucero and Ixchel unpack the World Cup as more than a tournament. It’s a global stage where cultures, politics, and community collide. They talk through the…
- Reality Check: Delusion in the Villa · 1 h 30 minIf you’ve ever wondered what’s real versus staged in shows like Love Island, this episode offers a front-row seat. Explore the first episodes of Love Island USA Season 8, where…
- Thank You Next...Track · 56 min · Season 4 Episode 9In today's music world, art is more accessible than ever before but only if you're ready to scroll, skip, or pay top dollar. This week, Lucero and Ixchel explore the evolving…
