MAHA, "wellness," and AI
Hi, adore the podcast. The conversation about AI betraying Jacqueline made me think of the revelation that the recent MAHA report by RFK Jr. and Co. was likely AI-generated and contained numerous hallucinated citations--authors who never published papers ascribed to them. Coverage of this incident made me realize that I'd misunderstood AI as a super Google, with access to all the info anywhere on the internet, however wrong or biased, and the ability to synthesize it all quickly into an overview or answer. Like Jacqueline, I hadn't realized that it would people please its way into hallucinating answers and will respond to biased prompts with inaccurate or skewed info that it thinks the questioner wants. WILD. Anyway, this also led me to think about the way misinformation--including AI-generated--is permeating the wellness space and the way that right wing/MAHA has also coopted much of this discourse. It's been extremely alarming to see as someone who's been following skincare and other "wellness" topics for years, and I'm wondering if the two of you are grappling with the MAHA-ification of "wellness" too. Many thanks!
Have you ever tried Rolfing??
I’ve become a **believer** — I’ve been visiting a “Hellerwork” Rolfing guy every few years to tune up my tissue fascia and I believe it’s saved me from surgery (knee), and whenever I have a mystery pain in my hip or shoulder or buttocks, I go see my guy and he (painfully) tunes me up and I fly home. Anyway I’m not connected to this practitioner other than he’s “my go to tissue fascia guy” but I think you’d kinda LOVE It. When you’re in NYC-region — or I think he’s also in Beacon, too…. https://www.transformativesi.com/ Maybe he’d give you a deal for podcast promotion if you like it? Your fan 4 lyfe, L
Have you ever tried Rolfing??
I’ve become a **believer** — I’ve been visiting a “Hellerwork” Rolfing guy every few years to tune up my tissue fascia and I believe it’s saved me from surgery (knee), and whenever I have a mystery pain in my hip or shoulder or buttocks, I go see my guy and he (painfully) tunes me up and I fly home. Anyway I’m not connected to this practitioner other than he’s “my go to tissue fascia guy” but I think you’d kinda LOVE It. When you’re in NYC-region — or I think he’s also in Beacon, too…. https://www.transformativesi.com/ Maybe he’d give you a deal for podcast promotion if you like it? Your fan 4 lyfe, L
Have you ever tried Rolfing??
I’ve become a **believer** — I’ve been visiting a “Hellerwork” Rolfing guy every few years to tune up my tissue fascia and I believe it’s saved me from surgery (knee), and whenever I have a mystery pain in my hip or shoulder or buttocks, I go see my guy and he (painfully) tunes me up and I fly home. Anyway I’m not connected to this practitioner other than he’s “my go to tissue fascia guy” but I think you’d kinda LOVE It. When you’re in NYC-region — or I think he’s also in Beacon, too…. https://www.transformativesi.com/ Maybe he’d give you a deal for podcast promotion if you like it? Your fan 4 lyfe, L
Have you ever tried Rolfing??
I’ve become a **believer** — I’ve been visiting a “Hellerwork” Rolfing guy every few years to tune up my tissue fascia and I believe it’s saved me from surgery (knee), and whenever I have a mystery pain in my hip or shoulder or buttocks, I go see my guy and he (painfully) tunes me up and I fly home. Anyway I’m not connected to this practitioner other than he’s “my go to tissue fascia guy” but I think you’d kinda LOVE It. When you’re in NYC-region — or I think he’s also in Beacon, too…. https://www.transformativesi.com/ Maybe he’d give you a deal for podcast promotion if you like it? Your fan 4 lyfe, L
Falling asleep to media
I’ve heard Jacqueline talk about the joy of falling asleep to movies and I couldn’t agree more. I go to sleep to history audiobooks every night and it’s like a little treat before bed. But lately I’ve been wondering if I’m robbing by brain of valuable time to process the days events and transition cleanly to dreams. I stopped for a few months and thought my life was noticeably better. What do you guys think?
Falling asleep to media
I’ve heard Jacqueline talk about the joy of falling asleep to movies and I couldn’t agree more. I go to sleep to history audiobooks every night and it’s like a little treat before bed. But lately I’ve been wondering if I’m robbing by brain of valuable time to process the days events and transition cleanly to dreams. I stopped for a few months and thought my life was noticeably better. What do you guys think?
Beauty Fascia DETAILS
Hello and much love from a DAY ONE HAG! Jacqueline, you've been talking about Anastasia and Beauty Fascia for a long time now and I'm fully sucked into her content. I am 100% convinced of her authority and capacity to save my life and transform me. BUT the price tag on her course deters me and I want to know--have you actually taken it and what GOES ON IN THERE?? I would pay any price for salvation, obviously, but I need a peek behind that paywall before I take the leap of faith. BIG love to both of you. Thank you so much! - Layne
food allergies while dining out
My question is for Jacqueline. I am in my 30s and recently developed some new, severe food allergies - very shocking and also has been causing a lot of new anxiety around eating, especially at restaurants. How do you overcome this fear/what is your specific routine when eating out at restaurants when navigating food allergies to allow you to achieve the pure bliss that dining out should be?
The alt comedy and gay pop rock collab of my wet dreams
Kate - can you please give us devoted HAGs the inside scoop on your love story with Naomi? I know yall are trynna keep things relatively private and I have nothing but respect for your boundaries!! But also... as a OG brooklyn alt-comedy fan AND a MUNA stan (the greatest band in the world), this relationship gives me indescribable parasocial joy. Also I am a sad single gay psychiatrist who is dreading pride month but that is neither here nor there. How did y'all meet? Were you friends first? Who made the first move? What's it like dating a rockstar and one of Las Culturistas' Hottest Gay Person award winners? I would also die to get Naomi on a bonus ep to share their side of the story, especially now that Gayotic is over and MUNA has gone into hiding again. xoxo ps Jacqueline - I got all of my medical school friends to come with me on my birthday to see Get on Your Knees during the first run of a shows back in 2018 and the rest of medical school I became known as the girl who was passionate about oral sex. <3
HELP! What sandals are hags wearing this summer?
I'm writing from the hellish heat of the midwest (it's already 90 in KC and it's not even June) and I'm desperate for a sandal recommendation. I'm into having a fashion moment but they have to be practical-ish I'm interested in the Xerosport Keen vibe -- like sporty ballet flats -- or even the Camper sneakers that look like flats. Love the Merrell energy Kate has been repping, but I need a summer version. Or is a gal just gonna pick up a new pair of birks and call it a day? What are you hags wearing this summer?
Musicals
Kate, with all the love in the world, your knowledge of musical theater is kind of shocking. There have been episodes where Jacqueline references/sings shows like Chicago/Les Mis/Rent and it doesn’t seem to register. Can you explain this? It feels surprising for a showbiz gal like yourself.
makeup recs and questions
Prompted by JN's quest for some new makeup products: I'm into the 'liplights' RMS is making--they are packaged like little paint tubes. Also wondering if either of you have tried any of Isamaya Ffench's line, I tried her 'liplaq' and mascara when she launched, and I'm eager to try more of her stuff. I've never tried any of Byredo's makeup, but their colors are enticing and I would love to hear a review if anyone has tried. Lastly, the Kjær Weis packaging is heavy and nice. I like the cream blush.
ADHD organization - help this hag 😭
SOS - what is the book Jacqueline’s referenced about home organization for the ADHD brain? fellow fast brained individual here…drowning in my “stuff”. I’m not a hoarder (I don’t think) and my house definitely *looks* neat for the most part, but behind every closed door or cabinet is clutter or stuff i think i need that i don’t use or forgot i even own or can’t part with. I can always dream up a scenario for why i may need this dress i’ve never worn that definitely isn’t suitably cut for my body shape or why i may indeed come around to custom rubber stamp carving and should keep all the supplies that i hastily bought three years ago. I know that since I hid these away behind closed doors I forget about it all and am easily overwhelmed and just hide it again. i know jaqueline mentioned something nice like open sided bins or something about seeing things all from one view when her and kate were talking closet org and underwear bins (can’t believe you were folding your underwear individually, Kate haha I’m in awe) and I’d love the book rec and the encouragement since i’m struggling and want to feel good in my own home and I feel good when I know where all my things are not in this well hidden mess. I’m battling the rush I get when I purchase something new, find a rare thing at an estate sale, dive head first into a new craft for literally one day…I’m an addict! but i’m also in debt and I can’t talk to my friends about this bc a lot of them just don’t understand the struggle since it’s easy for them to do these seemingly simple things. anyways sorry this is long winded i just know you guys get it anyways love poog love y’all long live all the hags 💟
Dreamwork
Dear Kate and Jacqueline, First of all, thank you so much for all you do. This is the only podcast I listen to consistently besides the news, which I don’t really listen to consistently! You two are an inspiration to me and I love you. So, I feel like I need to get into some serious dreamwork and I was wondering if you have any recommendations for professionals I can work with. I think Kate does Jungian analysis? Does that include dreamwork? I know Kate has been getting into Yoga Nidra…I’m not sure if you have experienced intense night terrors after yoga nidra, Kate, but that is something I experienced recently and it really rocked me. I have been experiencing various sleep phenomena (sleep walking and talking, lucid dreaming, hypnagogic hallucinations) all my life and I feel like I need to get serious about exploring my subconscious in a safer, more controlled way. I’ve always been so curious about dreams and would possibly love to be able to incorporate more of that material into my work because of course I am a poet and a writer! If there are no professionals you know of, maybe there are some books or methods you can recommend? Sorry if that question was too long. Again, I just want to say how much I love you and thank you for speaking to us every week :) Xoxo Claire