About this podcast
Join Ami and Sami as they openly discuss issues that strongly affect women, so we can heal trauma and inspire change, one question at a time.
Episodes
- Are you really a girl's girl? · 43 min · Episode 20On our final episode of Season 2 of btchfest, we're unpacking the quiet ways internalized competition, jealousy, and conditional support can sneak into our relationships with…
- How can BDSM help women define boundaries and communicate more clearly? · 1 h 5 min · Episode 19What if the taboo world of BDSM held the key to better communication, deeper self-understanding, and stronger boundaries—especially for women? In this episode, Sami and Ami dive…
- Why are labels more commonly imposed on women versus men? · 41 min · Episode 18Why is it that women are constantly labeled—bossy, emotional, crazy ex, diva—while men in the same roles are called leaders, assertive, or passionate? In this episode, Sami and…
- Why is diet culture still such an issue (and how can we break away from it)? · 1 h 10 min · Episode 17Why is diet culture still such a thing? And more importantly—how do we break away from it? In this week's episode Sami and Ami sit down with Hailey Grandchamp, founder of WOAT –…
- Why don’t we think leaving is an option? · 1 h 3 min · Episode 16Leaving a toxic relationship isn’t always a moment of clarity—it’s often a slow, painful process clouded by shame, fear, and second-guessing. In this episode, we get very…
- What does it mean to be a tomboy? · 58 min · Episode 15What does it mean to be a tomboy in 2025? For decades, the word described girls who shunned pink dresses in favor of scraped knees, tree climbing, sports, and “boyish” interests…
- Why is it on women to “fix” the issue of women’s safety? · 53 min · Episode 14From being told to carry pepper spray to changing their entire routines to avoid danger, women have long been expected to shoulder the responsibility for their own safety — but…
- Who says you have to have it all figured out? · 1 h 9 min · Episode 13Why do so many women feel like there’s a deadline for figuring life out? Whether it’s marriage, kids, career, or success by 30, there’s a deep-rooted pressure to hit certain…
- Why must we choose between motherhood or career? · 1 h 11 min · Episode 12It’s a lingering Double standard. Men aren’t labeled as “working dads” because it’s assumed that their career remains uninterrupted by parenthood. So…why is this label still…
- Why does the pop culture we experience as we grow affect us so much as an adult? · 1 h 0 min · Episode 11The pop culture we experience during our formative years — especially in childhood and adolescence — has such a lasting impact on us as adults because those years are a time of…
- What Makes a True Girl's Girl? · 35 min · Episode 10What defines a "girl's girl"? In this episode, we explore the traits that set her apart: she’s the friend who shows up for you, celebrates your wins, and stands by your side on…
- Why Don't Men Like Funny Women? · 53 min · Episode 9While plenty of men love a witty woman, there's a curious pattern: some men seem to feel uneasy or even resentful when a woman outshines them in humor. Why is that? Does it boil…
- Why Do Women Lie To Their Doctor? · 51 min · Episode 8Have you ever told a little white lie to your doctor about your weight, your symptoms, or how you're truly feeling? If so, you're not alone—and this episode is for you. Join…
- Why Does Representation Matter? · 1 h 2 min · Episode 7Ever since we were kids, we’ve been asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” But what happens if we can’t see anyone who looks or feels like us doing the thing we dream…
- Losing the War over the Armrest: Are there unspoken rules you've assumed in your own mind that prevent you from speaking out or moving forward? · 1 h 5 min · Episode 6Have you ever found yourself conceding the armrest in a crowded theater or airplane, not out of generosity but out of habit, driven by a set of unspoken “rules” you’ve created in…
- Putting on a brave face: Why is no one talking to each other? · 1 h 3 min · Episode 5In this week's episode, we dive into the reasons why so many women feel the pressure to put on a brave face, even when facing difficult challenges. From the fear of being judged…
- Why is there such a lack of accountability? · 56 min · Episode 4In this week's episode, we explore the roots of our struggle with accountability —why we avoid it, where the guilt stems from, and the deep-seated reasons asking for help feels…
- The Trauma Response: Why do we have such loyalty to complete strangers? · 59 min · Episode 3Ever find yourself going above and beyond to please someone that is nowhere near your inner circle? It may be your trauma response at work! Whether from childhood, past…
- Why do we get caught in relationships that are bad for us? · 47 min · Episode 2Join Ami and Sami as they openly discuss issues that strongly affect women so we can heal trauma and inspire change, one question at a time. In this week's episode, we explore…
- Can We Be Rid of the Term "Broken Home"? · 40 min · Episode 1Join Ami and Sami as they openly discuss issues that strongly affect women so we can heal trauma and inspire change, one question at a time. In this week's episode, we'll dive…
