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This week Sarah + Alysia talk about sex, gender + (how it's) b******t! For so long we’ve been separated by social constructs built by each other. To categorize, to regulate, to identify and to ultimately discriminate. This week we sit down to talk about gender roles and their roles in our current society. Spoiler: we don’t believe in gender qualifications and don’t believe any one person must fall into any one category. Check out our new merch at https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/ (https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/) Please submit all inquiries and Spill the Whine submissions to [email protected] Follow us to continue the conversation on Instagram @hittingthebottle! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/hittingthebottle and sign up for extra content for only $5 / month! Theme song by Meaghan Casey. http://www.meaghancasey.com/ (www.meaghancasey.com) If you find yourself struggling, whether it be through pregnancy, feelings of guilt or shame surrounding birth, difficulties breastfeeding, parenting during the pandemic, etc. - Please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust with these feelings - or reach out to us directly. You are doing the hard work and we see you. The contents of our show have many references to alcohol and drinking. We want to acknowledge our friends in recovery and let them know we love and support them. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing substance abuse disorder please call 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

Trigger Warning: This week's episode speaks heavily about eating disorders and mental health. After exposing and evoking Alysia's arachnophobia, talking about their 4th of July plans, and some other nonsensical chatter - Sarah + Alysia continue to touch on some hard conversations inspired by a post by @soyouwanttotalkabout. Attempting to destigmatize 'taboo' topics, this week's conversation surrounds Eating Disorders. Sarah goes into some detail about her experience and her new journey into recovery and how difficult it is to just have a body and exist in our society today. Check out our new merch at https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/ (https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/) Please submit all inquiries and Spill the Whine submissions to [email protected] Follow us to continue the conversation on Instagram @hittingthebottle! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/hittingthebottle and sign up for extra content for only $5 / month! Theme song by Meaghan Casey. http://www.meaghancasey.com/ (www.meaghancasey.com) If you find yourself struggling, whether it be through pregnancy, feelings of guilt or shame surrounding birth, difficulties breastfeeding, parenting during the pandemic, etc. - Please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust with these feelings - or reach out to us directly. You are doing the hard work and we see you. The contents of our show have many references to alcohol and drinking. We want to acknowledge our friends in recovery and let them know we love and support them. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing substance abuse disorder please call 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

Alysia + Sarah sit down to talk about marriage and why we've chosen to not get married - either by choice or by circumstance. Check out our new merch at https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/ (https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/) Please submit all inquiries and Spill the Whine submissions to [email protected] Follow us to continue the conversation on Instagram @hittingthebottle! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/hittingthebottle and sign up for extra content for only $5 / month! Theme song by Meaghan Casey. http://www.meaghancasey.com/ (www.meaghancasey.com) If you find yourself struggling, whether it be through pregnancy, feelings of guilt or shame surrounding birth, difficulties breastfeeding, parenting during the pandemic, etc. - Please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust with these feelings - or reach out to us directly. You are doing the hard work and we see you. The contents of our show have many references to alcohol and drinking. We want to acknowledge our friends in recovery and let them know we love and support them. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing substance abuse disorder please call 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

Alysia + Sarah sit down with Erika Eileen who is a Confidence + Sex Coach. This conversation is fun and sexy and was a damn good time to record. They touch on body image, normalizing sex sounds, the importance of communication and the way society has programmed our brains to believe ‘sex’ is a shameful word and that talking about it honestly is not something you do. *Unfortunately the last few minutes were cut off due to a technical recording error, so pardon the end transition. Find Erika on Instagram, TikTok + OnlyFans: @erikasconfidenceco For more information and to work with Erika: https://msha.ke/erikaconfidenceco/ Check out our new merch at https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/ (https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/) Please submit all inquiries and Spill the Whine submissions to [email protected] Follow us to continue the conversation on Instagram @hittingthebottle! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/hittingthebottle and sign up for extra content for only $5 / month! Theme song by Meaghan Casey. http://www.meaghancasey.com/ (www.meaghancasey.com) If you find yourself struggling, whether it be through pregnancy, feelings of guilt or shame surrounding birth, difficulties breastfeeding, parenting during the pandemic, etc. - Please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust with these feelings - or reach out to us directly. You are doing the hard work and we see you. The contents of our show have many references to alcohol and drinking. We want to acknowledge our friends in recovery and let them know we love and support them. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing substance abuse disorder please call 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

Alysia + Sarah let someone else talk, for once. This week the ‘Spill the Whine’ segment is an extremely raw, vulnerable share submitted by Tiffany of @postpartumpsycho. We discovered her via one of our favorite podcasts - My Favorite Murder - and knew her story must be shared with all of you. Tiffany has been on a powerful postpartum journey managing her mental health (sever postpartum depression + psychosis) while working and raising her child. To say we are in awe of her is putting it lightly. You can find Tiffany on instagram, and if you hear yourself in her words - please know you are not alone. We are in this together, and we can help you find the support you need. Check out our new merch at https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/ (https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/) Please submit all inquiries and Spill the Whine submissions to [email protected] Follow us to continue the conversation on Instagram @hittingthebottle! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/hittingthebottle and sign up for extra content for only $5 / month! Theme song by Meaghan Casey. http://www.meaghancasey.com/ (www.meaghancasey.com) If you find yourself struggling, whether it be through pregnancy, feelings of guilt or shame surrounding birth, difficulties breastfeeding, parenting during the pandemic, etc. - Please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust with these feelings - or reach out to us directly. You are doing the hard work and we see you. The contents of our show have many references to alcohol and drinking. We want to acknowledge our friends in recovery and let them know we love and support them. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing substance abuse disorder please call 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

Alysia + Sarah sit down and talk non-facts. That's right, all the opinions - mostly unpopular ones. Opinions about gender roles, playdates, leashes, resilience and a million in between - it's a great conversation. In our humble opinion. Check out our new merch at https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/ (https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/) Please submit all inquiries and Spill the Whine submissions to [email protected] Follow us to continue the conversation on Instagram @hittingthebottle! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/hittingthebottle and sign up for extra content for only $5 / month! Theme song by Meaghan Casey. http://www.meaghancasey.com/ (www.meaghancasey.com) If you find yourself struggling, whether it be through pregnancy, feelings of guilt or shame surrounding birth, difficulties breastfeeding, parenting during the pandemic, etc. - Please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust with these feelings - or reach out to us directly. You are doing the hard work and we see you. The contents of our show have many references to alcohol and drinking. We want to acknowledge our friends in recovery and let them know we love and support them. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing substance abuse disorder please call 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

Alysia + Sarah chat with Hannah and Kelty of Upbringing about their new course they created with Jen Lumanlan of Your Parenting Mojo. Upbringing free downloadable roadmap with highlights from their new Right from the Start course: https://yourparentingmojo.com/rightfromthestart (https://yourparentingmojo.com/rightfromthestart) Upbringing Spirited Kids Club: https://www.upbringing.co/spiritedkidsclub (https://www.upbringing.co/spiritedkidsclub) Check out our new merch at https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/ (https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/) Please submit all inquiries and Spill the Whine submissions to [email protected] Follow us to continue the conversation on Instagram @hittingthebottle! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/hittingthebottle and sign up for extra content for only $5 / month! Theme song by Meaghan Casey. http://www.meaghancasey.com/ (www.meaghancasey.com) If you find yourself struggling, whether it be through pregnancy, feelings of guilt or shame surrounding birth, difficulties breastfeeding, parenting during the pandemic, etc. - Please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust with these feelings - or reach out to us directly. You are doing the hard work and we see you. The contents of our show have many references to alcohol and drinking. We want to acknowledge our friends in recovery and let them know we love and support them. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing substance abuse disorder please call 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

Alysia + Sarah chat with Chelsey of the MILF podcast. (That’s “Mom I’d Like To Friend”, to you!) The Episode starts off being a way for us to discuss our different experiences with postpartum sex; however, it turned into a conversation between three women in different stages expressing their feeling about sexuality and the female body postpartum - a place we found ourselves on equal ground. Check out our new merch at https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/ (https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/) Please submit all inquiries and Spill the Whine submissions to [email protected] Follow us to continue the conversation on Instagram @hittingthebottle! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/hittingthebottle and sign up for extra content for only $5 / month! Theme song by Meaghan Casey. http://www.meaghancasey.com/ (www.meaghancasey.com) If you find yourself struggling, whether it be through pregnancy, feelings of guilt or shame surrounding birth, difficulties breastfeeding, parenting during the pandemic, etc. - Please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust with these feelings - or reach out to us directly. You are doing the hard work and we see you. The contents of our show have many references to alcohol and drinking. We want to acknowledge our friends in recovery and let them know we love and support them. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing substance abuse disorder please call 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

Alysia + Sarah sat down with Destiny + Lita, founders of Red and Olive Co. where you will find dolls designed to be your child's best friend now and for years to come. Every detail from whiskers to shoelaces are handmade with premium natural materials by artisans in Peru. They tell us all about their business and the wonderful things they are doing to help families in Peru and beyond, working together as a Step-Mother/Daughter duo, how important it is to feel fulfilled, the myth of balance, and so much more. Head to https://redandoliveco.com/ (https://redandoliveco.com/) and use promo code BOTTLE15 for 15% off your new best friend! Check out our new merch at https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/ (https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/) Please submit all inquiries and Spill the Whine submissions to [email protected] Follow us to continue the conversation on Instagram @hittingthebottle! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/hittingthebottle and sign up for extra content for only $5 / month! Theme song by Meaghan Casey. http://www.meaghancasey.com (www.meaghancasey.com) If you find yourself struggling, whether it be through pregnancy, feelings of guilt or shame surrounding birth, difficulties breastfeeding, parenting during the pandemic, etc. - Please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust with these feelings - or reach out to us directly. You are doing the hard work and we see you. The contents of our show have many references to alcohol and drinking. We want to acknowledge our friends in recovery and let them know we love and support them. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing substance abuse disorder please call 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

Trigger Warning: This week's episode discusses cancer and the loss of a parent. If these topics are hard for you to listen to, this may not be the episode for you. We see you and love you. This week Alysia + Sarah are finally recording in person! They talk about California living, the ambiance and cozy set-up for this week's recording, a beautiful (or bizarre?) "memorial" Sarah created for her grandmother, and a multitude of other things. Then Sarah speaks about her experience losing her mother at a young age and the challenges she faced growing up without ensuring mental health was a priority. Check out our new merch at https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/ (https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/) Please submit all inquiries and Spill the Whine submissions to [email protected] Follow us to continue the conversation on Instagram @hittingthebottle! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/hittingthebottle and sign up for extra content for only $5 / month! Theme song by Meaghan Casey. www.meaghancasey.com If you find yourself struggling, whether it be through pregnancy, feelings of guilt or shame surrounding birth, difficulties breastfeeding, parenting during the pandemic, etc. - Please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust with these feelings - or reach out to us directly. You are doing the hard work and we see you. The contents of our show have many references to alcohol and drinking. We want to acknowledge our friends in recovery and let them know we love and support them. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing substance abuse disorder please call 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

This week Alysia + Sarah talk about a little bit of everything before having a good, old-fashioned, cathartic vent session. Sometimes parenting is really hard, friends. Sit down with us and let it out. Check out our new merch at https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/ (https://hitting-the-bottle.myshopify.com/) Please submit all inquiries and Spill the Whine submissions to [email protected] Follow us to continue the conversation on Instagram @hittingthebottle! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/hittingthebottle and sign up for extra content for only $5 / month! Theme song by Meaghan Casey. www.meaghancasey.com If you find yourself struggling, whether it be through pregnancy, feelings of guilt or shame surrounding birth, difficulties breastfeeding, parenting during the pandemic, etc. - Please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust with these feelings - or reach out to us directly. You are doing the hard work and we see you. The contents of our show have many references to alcohol and drinking. We want to acknowledge our friends in recovery and let them know we love and support them. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing substance abuse disorder please call 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

This week Alysia + Sarah sit down to talk about Black Maternal Health Week and how we can work to eliminate the inequity of Black maternal mortality. Women of color are 3-4x more likely to die due to pregnancy/birth-related causes than white women. This is a problem that we need to address. Space needs to be given to black maternal health, not just one week a year, but every day until we no longer see the staggering disparities women of color consistently face - especially when it comes to their maternal health. Further information, supportive websites, and where to donate: https://blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw/ (https://blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw/) http://www.thegrandchallenge.org/ (http://www.thegrandchallenge.org/) https://birthequity.org/ (https://birthequity.org/) https://everymothercounts.org/ (https://everymothercounts.org/) https://www.momsrising.org/ (https://www.momsrising.org/) https://whitecoats4blacklives.org/ (https://whitecoats4blacklives.org/) Instagram accounts mentioned in this episode: @stylefitfatty @krystian_gabrielle Follow us to continue the conversation on Instagram @hittingthebottle! Please submit all inquiries and Spill the Whine submissions to [email protected] Theme song by Meaghan Casey. www.meaghancasey.com If you find yourself struggling, whether it be through pregnancy, feelings of guilt or shame surrounding birth, difficulties breastfeeding, parenting during the pandemic, etc. - Please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust with these feelings - or reach out to us directly. You are doing the hard work and we see you. The contents of our show have many references to alcohol and drinking. We want to acknowledge our friends in recovery and let them know we love and support them. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing substance abuse disorder please call 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ (https://www.samhsa.gov/)