string(24) "# Podcast Platform Links"

string(304) "The distributed nature of podcasting makes it complicated to link to a show/episode on a given platform. Some platforms provide [API methods](#api-documentation) to determine exact URLs or nothing at all, but many platforms support routes based on foreign keys that let us construct URLs with confidence."

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string(20) "## Table of Contents"

string(24) "1. [Glossary](#glossary)"

string(28) "1. [Show Links](#show-links)"

string(34) "1. [Episode Links](#episode-links)"

string(36) "1. [Resource Links](#resource-links)"

string(42) "1. [API Documentation](#api-documentation)"

string(32) "1. [Contributing](#contributing)"

string(26) "1. [Footnotes](#footnotes)"

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string(11) "## Glossary"

string(27) "### Show-level foreign keys"

string(88) "* `appleID`: An ID assigned by Apple Podcasts to each show submitted to their directory."

string(45) "* `feedURL`: The RSS feed URL of the podcast."

string(110) "* `podcastGUID`: A UUID provided in the RSS feeds of some podcasts or generated for them by the Podcast Index."

string(102) "* `podcastIndexShowID`: An ID assigned by the Podcast Index to each show submitted to their directory."

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string(30) "### Episode-level foreign keys"

string(56) "* `enclosureURL`: The URL of the media for each episode."

string(103) "* `episodeGUID`: An identifying string for each episode in the RSS feeds of most, but not all podcasts."

string(98) "* `podcastIndexEpisodeID`: An ID assigned by the Podcast Index to each episode in their directory."

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string(9) "### Other"

string(148) "* `base16()` or `hex()`: A method of encoding strings using a [hexadecimal numeral system](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc4648#section-8)."

string(140) "* `base64url()`: A method of encoding strings using a [URL-safe variant of base64](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc4648#section-5)."

string(174) "* `encodeURIComponent()`: A method of encoding strings by replacing special characters with [their UTF-8 encoding](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc3986#section-2.1)."

string(121) "* `slug`: In this context, a string with a malleable, arbitrary value. For some platforms, it can be discarded entirely. "

string(123) "* `uniquePlatformID` and `uniqueEpisodeID`: A platform-specific identifier that may only be obtained via API or not at all."

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string(13) "## Show Links"

string(113) "| Platform | Foreign Keys | URL Pattern |"

string(113) "|------------------|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|"

string(115) "| 1tuner | ✅ | `https://1tuner.com/podcast/${slug}/${base64url(feedURL)}` |"

string(115) "| Amazon Music | ❌ | `https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(115) "| AntennaPod | ✅ | `https://antennapod.org/deeplink/subscribe?url=${feedURL}` |"

string(115) "| Anytime Player | ✅ | `https://anytimeplayer.app/subscribe?url=${feedURL}` |"

string(115) "| Apple Podcasts | ✅ | `https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id${appleID}` |"

string(115) "| Breez | ✅ | `https://breez.link/p?feedURL=${encodeURIComponent(feedURL)}` |"

string(115) "| Castamatic | ✅ | `https://castamatic.com/guid/${podcastGUID}` |"

string(115) "| Castbox | ✅ | `https://castbox.fm/vic/${appleID}` |"

string(115) "| Castro | ✅ | `https://castro.fm/itunes/${appleID}` |"

string(115) "| CurioCaster | ✅ | `https://curiocaster.com/podcast/pi${podcastIndexShowID}` |"

string(115) "| Deezer | ❌ | `https://www.deezer.com/show/${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(115) "| Fountain | ✅ | `https://fountain.fm/show/${podcastIndexShowID}` |"

string(115) "| Global Player | ❌ | `https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(115) "| Goodpods | ✅ | `https://www.goodpods.com/podcasts-aid/${appleID}` |"

string(115) "| gPodder | ✅ | `https://gpodder.net/subscribe?url=${feedURL}` |"

string(115) "| Hark | ❌ | `https://harkaudio.com/p/${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(115) "| iHeartRadio | ❌ | `https://iheart.com/podcast/${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(115) "| Luminary | ❌ | `https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/${slug}/${slug}/${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(133) "| Metacast | ✅ | `https://metacast.app/itunes/${appleID}`
`https://open.metacast.app/podcasts/{podcastGUID}`|"

string(115) "| Moon FM | ✅ | `https://moon.fm/itunes/${appleID}` |"

string(115) "| Overcast | ✅ | `https://overcast.fm/itunes${appleID}` |"

string(115) "| Pandora | ❌ | `https://pandora.com/podcast/${slug}/PC:${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(115) "| Player FM | ✅ | `https://player.fm/subscribe?id=${encodeURIComponent(feedURL)}` |"

string(115) "| Pocket Casts | ✅ | `https://pca.st/itunes/${appleID}` |"

string(115) "| Podbean | ✅ | `https://www.podbean.com/itunes/${appleID}` |"

string(115) "| Podcast Addict | ✅ | `https://podcastaddict.com/feed/${encodeURIComponent(feedURL)}` |"

string(115) "| Podcast App | ❌ | `https://podcast.app/${slug}-p${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(143) "| Podcast Guru | ✅ | `https://app.podcastguru.io/podcast/${appleID}`
`https://app.podcastguru.io/podcast/X${hex(feedURL)}`|"

string(115) "| Podcast Parrot | ✅ | `https://podcastparrot.app/show?url=${encodeURIComponent(feedURL)}` |"

string(115) "| Podcast Republic | ✅ | `https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/${appleID}` |"

string(117) "| PodLP | ✅ | `https://link.podlp.app/${appleID}`
`https://link.podlp.app/${podcastGUID}`|"

string(115) "| podStation | ✅ | `https://podstation.github.io/subscribe-ext/?feedURL=${feedURL}` |"

string(115) "| Podurama | ✅ | `https://podurama.com/podcast/${slug}-i${appleID}` |"

string(115) "| Podverse | ✅ | `https://api.podverse.fm/api/v1/podcast/podcastindex/${podcastIndexShowID}` |"

string(115) "| Snipd | ❌ | `https://share.snipd.com/show/${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(115) "| Sonnet | ✅ | `https://sonnet.fm/p/${appleID}` |"

string(115) "| Spotify | ❌ | `https://open.spotify.com/show/${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(115) "| Steno.fm | ✅ | `https://steno.fm/show/${podcastGUID}` |"

string(141) "| The Podcast App | ✅ | `https://thepodcastapp.dev/p/itunes${appleID}`
`https://thepodcastapp.dev/p/${podcastIndexShowID}` |"

string(115) "| TrueFans | ✅ | `https://truefans.fm/${podcastGUID}` |"

string(115) "| TuneIn | ❌ | `https://tunein.com/podcasts/${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(180) "| YouTube Music | ✅ | `https://music.youtube.com/library/podcasts?addrssfeed=${base64url(feedURL}`
`https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=${uniquePlatformID}`|"

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string(16) "## Episode Links"

string(142) "| Platform | Foreign Keys | URL Pattern |"

string(142) "|----------------|--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|"

string(144) "| 1tuner | ✅ | `https://1tuner.com/podcast/${slug}/${base64url(feedURL)}/${encodeURIComponent(episodeGUID)}` |"

string(144) "| Amazon Music | ❌ | `https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/${uniquePlatformID}/episodes/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Apple Podcasts | ❌ | `https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id${appleID}?i=${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Breez | ✅ | `https://breez.link/p?feedURL=${encodeURIComponent(feedURL)}&episodeID=${encodeURIComponent(episodeGUID)}` |"

string(144) "| Castamatic | ❌ | `https://castamatic.com/+${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Castbox | ❌ | `https://castbox.fm/episode/${slug}-id${uniquePlatformID}-id${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Castro | ❌ | `https://castro.fm/episode/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Deezer | ❌ | `https://www.deezer.com/episode/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Fountain | ✅ | `https://fountain.fm/episode/${podcastIndexEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Global Player | ❌ | `https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/episodes/${uniqueEpisodeID}/` |"

string(144) "| Goodpods | ❌ | `https://goodpods.com/podcasts/${uniquePlatformID}/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Hark | ❌ | `https://harkaudio.com/p/${uniquePlatformID}/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| iHeartRadio | ❌ | `https://iheart.com/podcast/${slug}-${uniquePlatformID}/episode/${slug}-${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Luminary | ❌ | `https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/${slug}/${uniquePlatformID}/${slug}/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Metacast | ❌ | `https://open.metacast.app/podcasts/episode/{uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Overcast | ❌ | `https://overcast.fm/+${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Pandora | ❌ | `https://pandora.com/podcast/${slug}/${slug}/PC:${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Player FM | ❌ | `https://player.fm/series/${uniquePlatformID}/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Pocket Casts | ❌ | `https://pca.st/episode/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Podbean | ❌ | `https://podbean.com/media/share/dir-${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Podcast Addict | ✅ | `https://podcastaddict.com/episode/${encodeURIComponent(enclosureURL)}` |"

string(144) "| Podcast App | ❌ | `https://podcast.app/${slug}-e${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Podcast Guru | ❌ | `https://app.podcastguru.io/podcast/${appleID}/episode/${slug}-${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Podfriend | ✅ | `https://podfriend.com/podcast/${appleID}/${encodeURIComponent(episodeGUID)}` |"

string(144) "| Podurama | ❌ | `https://podurama.com/episode/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Podverse | ❌ | `https://podverse.fm/episode/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Snipd | ❌ | `https://share.snipd.com/episode/${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(144) "| Sonnet | ❌ | `https://sonnet.fm/p/${appleID}/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Spotify | ❌ | `https://open.spotify.com/episode/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| Steno.fm | ✅ | `https://steno.fm/show/${podcastGUID}/episode/${base64url(episodeGUID)}` |"

string(144) "| The Podcast App | ❌ | `https://thepodcastapp.dev/e/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| TrueFans | ❌ | `https://truefans.fm/${slug}/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| TuneIn | ❌ | `https://tunein.com/podcasts/p${uniquePlatformID}/?topicId=${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(144) "| YouTube Music | ❌ | `https://music.youtube.com/podcast/${uniqueEpisodeID}` |"

string(0) ""

string(17) "## Resource Links"

string(173) "These resources also support podcast foreign keys, but their primary purpose may be directing listeners to one of the apps above rather than a primary listening destination."

string(0) ""

string(171) "| Platform | URL Pattern |"

string(171) "|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|"

string(155) "| Great Pods | `https://www.greatpods.co/podcasts?podcastIndexId=${podcastIndexShowID}`
`https://www.greatpods.co/podcasts?itunesId=${appleID}` |"

string(171) "| Odesli | `https://pods.link/i/${appleID}` |"

string(171) "| Plink | `https://plinkhq.com/i/${appleID}?to=page` |"

string(171) "| Pod Engine | `https://www.podengine.ai/podcasts/id/${appleID}` |"

string(171) "| pod.link | `https://pod.link/${appleID}`
`https://pod.link/${base64url(feedURL)}` |"

string(171) "| Podcast Details | `https://podcastdetails.com/?url=${feedURL}` |"

string(171) "| Podcast Index | `https://podcastindex.org/podcast/${podcastIndexShowID}`
`https://podcastindex.org/podcast/${podcastGUID}` |"

string(171) "| Podcast X-Ray | `https://podcastxray.com/podcast/${appleID}` |"

string(171) "| Podchaser | `https://podchaser.com/f/pod/${appleID}` |"

string(171) "| podfollow | `https://podfollow.com/${appleID}` |"

string(219) "| Podnews | `https://podnews.net/podcast/${appleID}`
`https://podnews.net/podcast/pi${podcastIndexShowID}`
`https://podnews.net/podcast/${podcastGUID}`
`https://podnews.net/podcast/${spotifyID}` |"

string(171) "| Rephonic | `https://rephonic.com/podcasts/${uniquePlatformID}` |"

string(0) ""

string(20) "## API Documentation"

string(69) "* [Apple Podcasts](https://performance-partners.apple.com/search-api)"

string(53) "* [Deezer](https://developers.deezer.com/api/podcast)"

string(55) "* [Listen Notes](https://www.listennotes.com/api/docs/)"

string(49) "* [Pocket Casts](https://pocketcasts.com/submit/)"

string(49) "* [Pod Engine](https://www.podengine.ai/api-docs)"

string(72) "* [Podcast Index](https://podcastindex-org.github.io/docs-api/#podcasts)"

string(59) "* [Podchaser](https://api-docs.podchaser.com/docs/overview)"

string(64) "* [Spotify](https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api)"

string(0) ""

string(15) "## Contributing"

string(274) "If you have an update to improve this guide, please [fork the repo](https://github.com/nathangathright/podcast-platform-links/fork) and create a pull request. This Markdown document is easily editable from the GitHub web interface without the need to clone the repo locally."

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Published: Oct 25, 2026

Are birthday gift registries actually helpful, or are we making gift-giving way more complicated than it needs to be?This week on Women Like Us: Lately, Val and Monika are discovering just how differently two people can approach birthdays, gifts, and celebrations.Monika comes from a world where showing up to a birthday party without a gift is practically unheard of. Val? She's just happy everyone showed up! And apparently, the differences between Miami and North Carolina go a little deeper than we expected.We're talking kids' birthday registries, adult wish lists, gift-giving expectations, and whether celebrations have gotten a little out of hand. Plus, what happens when the meaning behind a gift matters more than the gift itself?And of course, we're grading birthday registries for kids, adult gift registries, and no-gift parties in our Wellness Trend Report Card.We want to know: Are birthday registries helpful or tacky? And do you expect people to bring gifts to an adult birthday party?Episode Chapters00:28 | Birthday registries: Helpful or tacky?01:08 | Kids' birthday registries and avoiding unwanted gifts03:26 | Sharing gift lists with family and friends05:55 | Do adults actually expect birthday gifts?07:07 | Miami vs. North Carolina: Different gift-giving expectations10:18 | The unwritten rules of birthday gifts17:47 | Buying clothes and other unexpected presents18:30 | Have birthday celebrations gotten too elaborate?20:36 | Social media, Pinterest, and party planning pressure22:55 | Wellness Trend Report Card23:08 | Grading kids' birthday registries24:02 | Adult birthday registries: Practical or tacky?25:20 | No-gift birthday parties26:25 | Celebrating connections instead of spending moneyKeep the Conversation Going! ❤️Share Your Story: Want to join the conversation or be a guest on the podcast? Tell us about yourself!Get in Touch: Have a question, topic suggestion, or something you want to share? Email us at womenlikeuslately@gmail.com.Follow Along: Come hang out with us on Instagram.Listen & Watch:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeBecause women like us don't all look the same. We're simply women trying to feel better and become more ourselves. ❤️

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Episode 11 Botox, Gray Hair & How We Really Feel About Aging
Published: Oct 24, 2026

Botox, Gray Hair & How We Really Feel About AgingWe all say we want to age gracefully, but what does that actually mean? Because it's entirely possible to love getting older and still struggle with some of the physical changes that come with it.This week, Val and Monika are talking Botox, gray hair, wrinkles, body confidence, and our complicated relationship with aging. Val shares why she stopped coloring her hair after years of covering her grays, while Monika explains why she's not quite ready to embrace hers.We get into the beauty industry's influence on how we see ourselves, the different expectations placed on aging women and men, and why getting older might actually be something to look forward to.Plus, we're grading preventative Botox, the gray hair movement, and the growing obsession with longevity and anti-aging.We want to know: Are you embracing your gray hair, getting Botox, doing a little of both, or figuring it out as you go?Episode Chapters00:28 | Aging gracefully: What does that even mean?03:08 | Feeling more comfortable with ourselves than we did 10 years ago04:53 | If you could stay one physical age forever, what would it be?07:05 | Let's talk Botox11:17 | Gray hair and the decision to stop coloring it17:04 | Body insecurities we're learning to let go of19:35 | Why are aging men and women treated differently?21:50 | The beauty industry and the pressure to look younger23:20 | Aging, attractiveness, and society's expectations26:46 | Finding purpose and wisdom in later stages of life28:05 | Wellness Trend Report Card: Botox, gray hair, and longevity30:31 | Embracing aging on our own termsKeep the Conversation Going! ❤️Share Your Story: Want to join the conversation or be a guest on the podcast? Tell us about yourself!Get in Touch: Have a question, topic suggestion, or something you want to share? Email us at womenlikeuslately@gmail.com.Follow Along: Come hang out with us on Instagram.Listen & Watch:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeBecause women like us don't all look the same. We're simply women trying to feel better and become more ourselves. ❤️

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Published: Oct 23, 2026

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has come a long way, but depending on who you ask, it's either life-changing or something to be afraid of. So what's the deal?In this episode, we're continuing our conversation about perimenopause and taking a closer look at HRT, the benefits, the misconceptions, and why so many women still feel unsure about it.Monika shares why she's such a strong believer in women having access to hormone therapy and breaks down the roles of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Val shares her personal experience with HRT, including the challenges of advocating for herself when her doctors initially suggested a different approach.We also talk about what HRT can and can't do, why treatment isn't one-size-fits-all, and how hormones, lifestyle, and the natural process of aging all play a role in how we feel.Plus, our Wellness Trend Report Card is back! We're grading testosterone for women and the growing trend of marketing HRT as an anti-aging solution.One thing we can agree on? Women deserve options, good information, and the ability to make informed decisions about their own health. Getting older doesn't mean we have to stop feeling like ourselves.We want to know: Have you tried HRT, considered it, or felt hesitant because of something you've heard? ❤️Episode Chapters00:00 | Why We're Talking About HRT01:07 | Why Hormone Therapy Has Such a Mixed Reputation02:12 | Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone Explained04:01 | Hormone Changes During Perimenopause & Menopause04:54 | Different Forms of Hormone Therapy05:35 | Val's Experience with Estrogen & HRT07:27 | Where Does the Fear Around HRT Come From?09:06 | Advocating for Yourself & Exploring Treatment Options10:19 | What HRT Can and Can't Do12:17 | Why Hormone Therapy Isn't One-Size-Fits-All13:51 | Lifestyle, Nutrition & Hormone Support15:21 | Wellness Trend Report Card: Testosterone & Anti-Aging17:46 | Getting Older Without Fearing It18:38 | Knowing Your Options & Starting the ConversationKeep the Conversation Going! ❤️Have a story, experience, or perspective you'd love to share? We'd love to hear from you!🎙️ Be a Guest: Share Your Story💌 Get in Touch: womenlikeuslately@gmail.com📱 Follow Along: Instagram🎧 Listen & Watch:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeWomen Like Us: LatelyReal conversations about being a woman, lately.Hosted by Val & Monika.This episode shares personal experiences and perspectives for general education and conversation. Hormone therapy decisions should be made with a qualified healthcare professional based on individual health needs and risks.

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Episode 9: Everyone's Talking About Cortisol. Here's What We Actually Think.
Published: Oct 22, 2026

Cortisol face, cortisol belly, cortisol cocktails… apparently everything we're doing these days is messing with our stress hormones. As if we needed one more thing to stress about. 😂In this episode, we're talking about the cortisol craze and whether all this wellness advice is actually helping women or just giving us another list of things we're supposedly doing wrong.We get into what cortisol actually does, the difference between healthy stress and chronic stress, and what happens when life feels like one big juggling act. Val shares what it's like navigating a season where even the things she's intentionally choosing are leaving her completely maxed out.We also talk about the importance of sleep, recovery, realistic routines, and why managing stress doesn't necessarily mean eliminating everything that challenges us.Plus, our Wellness Trend Report Card is back! We're grading cortisol cocktails, coffee on an empty stomach, and replacing HIIT workouts with walking. And let's just say we don't agree on everything.One thing we're realizing? Taking care of ourselves doesn't have to be so complicated. Maybe we don't need another wellness rule. Maybe we just need to get better at recognizing what actually works for us.We want to know: What's one wellness rule you've decided you're done following? ❤️Episode Chapters00:00 | Why Is Everyone Talking About Cortisol?01:19 | Cortisol Isn't the Enemy03:32 | Are We Stressing About Being Stressed?05:13 | Sleep, Recovery & Bedtime Routines09:52 | When Life Doesn't Allow for Consistency12:30 | Managing Stress When Everything Feels Important14:36 | Recognizing the Effects of Stress16:24 | Cortisol Myths: Coffee, HIIT & Cortisol Cocktails19:31 | What Actually Helps Us Manage Stress?22:52 | Wellness Trend Report Card27:45 | Less Pressure, More UnderstandingKeep the Conversation Going! ❤️Have a story, experience, or perspective you'd love to share? We'd love to hear from you!🎙️ Be a Guest: Share Your Story💌 Get in Touch: womenlikeuslately@gmail.com📱 Follow Along: Instagram🎧 Listen & Watch:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeWomen Like Us: LatelyReal conversations about being a woman, lately.Hosted by Val & Monika.

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Episode 8: Love, Marriage & Divorce | What Relationships Teach Us About Ourselves
Published: Oct 21, 2026

Is love something we feel, or something we do? And how much of ourselves are we willing to change just to feel loved?In this episode, we're talking about relationships and how our understanding of love changes as we get older.Monika shares the story of meeting her husband at 15, how their relationship has grown over the last 23 years, and what becoming parents has taught them about marriage. Val brings a different perspective, reflecting on divorce, the relationships that have shaped her, and how she's learning to understand love beyond simply being wanted or chosen.We get into the expectations we grew up with, the pressure to make relationships last forever, and why the end of a relationship doesn't mean the love or experiences weren't meaningful.We also talk about something that can be difficult to recognize while we're in it: losing parts of ourselves to keep someone else happy. How do we know when we're growing with another person versus changing ourselves to be accepted?And of course, our Wellness Trend Report Card is back! We're grading some familiar relationship advice, including never going to bed angry, whether relationships should be 50/50, date nights, and whether your partner should be your best friend.We're coming from two very different experiences, and we don't always agree. But maybe that's what makes these conversations worth having.We want to know: What's one thing you believed about love or relationships when you were younger that you see differently now? ❤️Episode Chapters00:00 | Let's Talk Relationships01:04 | Is Love a Feeling or an Action?03:36 | Monika's Love Story: 23 Years Together08:12 | How Motherhood Changes Marriage14:07 | What Divorce Taught Val About Love18:35 | Losing Yourself in Relationships24:59 | Wellness Trend Report Card31:22 | Final Thoughts on Love and RelationshipsMentioned in This EpisodeVal shares how the work of bell hooks has influenced the way she thinks about love, connection, and relationships.All About Love by bell hooksCommunion: The Female Search for Love by bell hooksKeep the Conversation Going! ❤️Have a story, experience, or perspective you'd love to share? We'd love to hear from you!🎙️ Be a Guest: Share Your Story💌 Get in Touch: womenlikeuslately@gmail.com📱 Follow Along: Instagram🎧 Listen & Watch:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeWomen Like Us: LatelyReal conversations about being a woman, lately.Hosted by Val & Monika.

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Episode 7: Adult Friendships: Making Friends, Drifting Apart & Finding Your People
Published: Oct 20, 2026

Making friends as an adult might actually be easier than we thought. Finding time to see them? That's another story. 😂In this episode, we're talking about adult friendships and how much they change as we get older. From making new friends and finding the confidence to put ourselves out there, to navigating friendships that don't always feel equally reciprocated.We get into the disappointment of always being the one reaching out, learning when to give a friendship some space, and realizing that not every relationship has to last forever to have been meaningful.We also talk about what makes a good friend, why different friendships can fulfill different parts of our lives, and how some of the best connections are the ones where you can go months (or years!) without seeing each other and pick right back up.Plus, our Wellness Trend Report Card is back! We're grading friendship apps, friendship breakups, and low-maintenance friendships.One thing we're realizing? Friendships don't have to look the way they did 10 years ago to be just as important today.We want to know: Has making friends gotten easier or harder for you as you've gotten older? ❤️Episode Chapters00:00 | Let's Talk Adult Friendships01:20 | Is Making Friends Easier as We Get Older?04:57 | When Friendships Feel One-Sided11:51 | Drifting Apart and Letting Friendships Change14:07 | What Makes a Good Friendship?18:00 | Wellness Trend Report Card20:36 | Making Room for Friendships as Life ChangesKeep the Conversation Going! ❤️Have a story, experience, or perspective you'd love to share? We'd love to hear from you!🎙️ Be a Guest: Share Your Story💌 Get in Touch: womenlikeuslately@gmail.com📱 Follow Along: Instagram🎧 Listen & Watch:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeWomen Like Us: LatelyReal conversations about being a woman, lately.Hosted by Val & Monika.

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Episode 6: Perimenopause | The Changes Nobody Warned Us About
Published: Oct 19, 2026

Chin hairs, mood swings, disrupted sleep, and suddenly feeling like your body has a mind of its own. Why didn't anyone warn us about this part of getting older?In this episode, we're talking about perimenopause, what it actually is, when it can start, and all the changes that can happen before menopause even begins.Val shares some of the emotional and hormonal shifts she's been noticing in her 40s, while Monika brings her functional health background into the conversation. And with Monika approaching 40 and considering having another baby, we get into the interesting overlap between fertility, aging, and taking care of ourselves for the years ahead.We talk about symptoms nobody warned us about, learning to advocate for ourselves, and why not every change automatically means perimenopause. We also get into strength training, nutrition, sleep, stress, and the everyday things we can do to support ourselves as we get older.Plus, our Wellness Trend Report Card is back! This time we're grading hormone-balancing supplements, strength training after 40, and tracking every hormone and symptom. And for once, we actually agree on all three! 😂We're learning as we go, asking questions, and having conversations we wish we'd heard a little sooner.We want to know: What's one change or symptom nobody warned you about? ❤️Episode Chapters00:00 | Welcome! Let's Talk Perimenopause01:15 | Changes We're Noticing as We Get Older04:44 | What Actually Is Perimenopause?09:18 | Symptoms Nobody Warned Us About11:07 | Fertility and Hormone Therapy in Our 40s14:31 | Is It Hormones or Are We Just Overstimulated?15:53 | What Can We Do to Feel Better?23:09 | Wellness Trend Report CardMentioned in This EpisodeMira Hormone MonitorMonika shares her experience using Mira, an at-home hormone tracking system that measures certain hormone levels across the menstrual cycle.Learn More About MiraKeep the Conversation Going! ❤️What's one symptom or change nobody warned you about? We'd love to hear your experience!Have a story, experience, or perspective you'd love to share? Come join the conversation.🎙️ Be a Guest: Share Your Story💌 Get in Touch: womenlikeuslately@gmail.com📱 Follow Along: Instagram🎧 Listen & Watch:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeThis episode shares our personal experiences and perspectives and is not intended as medical advice. Symptoms can have different causes, and everyone's experience is different. Talk with a qualified healthcare professional about concerns, testing, or treatment options.Women Like Us: LatelyReal conversations about being a woman, lately.Hosted by Val & Monika.

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Episode 5: To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate? Let's Talk Birthdays
Published: Oct 17, 2026

Are you the type to celebrate your entire birthday month, or would you rather pretend your birthday doesn't exist?Apparently, we have VERY different opinions on this one. 😂In this episode, we're talking birthdays, getting older, and all the expectations that come with celebrating another year. Monika is getting ready for the big 4-0 and planning a celebration to match, while Val would happily skip the birthday attention altogether.We get into milestone birthdays, why some of us love being celebrated while others find it uncomfortable, and how our perspectives on aging change over time. We also talk about finding more confidence as we get older and learning to appreciate the stage of life we're in.Plus, our Wellness Trend Report Card is back! We're grading milestone birthday trips and the idea of celebrating your entire birthday month.We want to know: Are you a birthday lover or a birthday hater? Has that changed as you've gotten older? ❤️Episode Chapters00:00 | Welcome! Let's Talk Birthdays01:17 | Monika's Birthday Month Tradition02:22 | Why Val Isn't Big on Birthdays03:32 | Feeling Uncomfortable With Birthday Attention05:18 | Turning 40 and Planning a Big Celebration06:29 | Monika's Birthday Party Vision08:28 | How Motherhood Changes Celebrations09:33 | Val's Thoughts on Turning 4010:34 | Finding Confidence and Embracing Aging12:22 | Preparing for 40 and Beauty Treatments13:47 | Family Traditions and Celebrating Life15:43 | Wellness Trend Report Card16:35 | Grading Milestone Birthday Trips17:20 | Birthday Month: One Day or All 30?18:00 | Final Thoughts and Listener QuestionKeep the Conversation Going! ❤️Have a story, experience, or perspective you'd love to share? We'd love to hear from you!🎙️ Be a Guest: Share Your Story💌 Get in Touch: womenlikeuslately@gmail.com📱 Follow Along: Instagram🎧 Listen & Watch:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeWomen Like Us: LatelyReal conversations about being a woman, lately.Hosted by Val & Monika.

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Episode 4: Motherhood in Different Seasons: From Toddler Tantrums to Teenage Transitions
Published: Oct 16, 2026

Two moms, two very different stages of motherhood, and somehow, a lot of the same experiences.In this episode, we're talking about motherhood lately. From Val's moment of panic over a frozen location tracker and a dead phone to Monika navigating a toddler meltdown over shower time, we start with some pretty relatable mom moments.We get into what motherhood looks like in our different seasons, how our priorities and identities have changed, and the things we never really thought about before becoming moms. We talk about mom guilt, comparison, learning to trust ourselves, and the pressure to somehow find balance in all of it.We also introduce our Wellness Trend Report Card, where we take on screen-time guilt and question some of the expectations we put on ourselves as parents.Whether you're in the thick of toddlerhood, watching your kids become young adults, or somewhere in between, we hope there's something in this conversation you can relate to.Episode Chapters00:00 | Welcome! Let's Talk Motherhood00:42 | Val's Location Tracker Panic04:45 | Monika's Toddler Shower Meltdown05:56 | Describing Our Current Season in Three Words07:22 | Raising Teens and Learning to Be Present09:29 | Sibling Age Gaps10:51 | The Wonder (and Chaos) of Toddlerhood12:56 | Raising Boys vs. Girls and Cultural Expectations16:13 | What We Expected Before Becoming Moms16:46 | Val's Early Stay-at-Home Mom Years20:47 | Monika's Vision of Motherhood22:03 | Intentional Parenting and the "Crunchy Mom" Conversation23:43 | How Motherhood Changes Our Priorities24:41 | Different Seasons, Different Priorities27:00 | Putting Everyone Else First28:46 | Learning to Trust Your Parenting Instincts30:08 | Appreciating the Toddler Years32:58 | Identity Beyond Motherhood34:11 | School Decisions and Mom Guilt36:36 | Is Balance Even Real?39:13 | The Parenting Comparison Trap42:35 | Breaking Patterns From Our Own Childhoods45:49 | Building Confidence in Our Own Decisions47:42 | Introducing the Wellness Trend Report Card48:31 | Grading Screen-Time Guilt54:09 | Our Final Thoughts on MotherhoodKeep the Conversation Going! ❤️Have a story, experience, or perspective you'd love to share? We'd love to hear from you!🎙️ Be a Guest: Share Your Story💌 Get in Touch: womenlikeuslately@gmail.com📱 Follow Along: Instagram🎧 Listen & Watch:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeWomen Like Us: LatelyReal conversations about being a woman, lately.Hosted by Val & Monika.

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Episode 3: What We Wish We Knew 10 Years Ago | Monika & Val
Published: Oct 15, 2026

What We Wish We Knew 10 Years Ago | Monika & ValLoving the Age You're InWe've spent this mini series asking other women one question: What's something you know now about being a woman that you wish you knew 10 years ago?Now it's our turn!Monika reflects on how much she's loved her 30s, finding more confidence, caring less about what others think, and becoming a mom. But with 40 approaching, she admits there are some new fears creeping in.Val shares her perspective on getting older, embracing the changes that come with it, and one of her biggest realizations: learning to be her own best friend. We get into friendships, relationships, letting go of external validation, and realizing that love and connection don't have to come from just one person.Different stages of life, different lessons, and a reminder that there's a lot to appreciate about the age we're in right now.Episode Chapters00:00 | Our Turn to Answer the Question00:37 | Monika on Loving Her 30s02:13 | Approaching 40 and Health Concerns05:03 | Aging, Compliments, and Miami Expectations06:03 | Embracing Aging and Gray Hair07:18 | Val's Answer07:41 | Learning to Be Your Own Best Friend10:05 | Finding Love and Connection Beyond One Person11:57 | What Would Your Answer Be?13:29 | A Little Post-Credits BanterKeep the Conversation Going! ❤️Have a story, experience, or perspective you'd love to share? We'd love to hear from you!🎙️ Be a Guest: Link💌 Get in Touch: womenlikeuslately@gmail.com📱 Follow Along: Instagram🎧 Listen & Watch:Spotify: LinkApple Podcasts: LinkYouTube: LinkWomen Like Us: LatelyReal conversations about being a woman, lately.Hosted by Valerie & Monika.

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Episode 2: Women Like Us, Lately | Launch Celebration
Published: Oct 14, 2026

We Launched the Podcast: Behind the Scenes, What We Learned, and a Wellness Trend Report CardIn this episode of Women Like Us Lately, Monica and Val celebrate officially launching their podcast and reflect on the intense, tedious work it took—learning microphones, editing, websites, scheduling guests, and managing social media—while juggling jobs and family responsibilities. They share tech mishaps (duplicate Spotify accounts and an Apple account issue that deleted photos), discuss how teamwork and accountability helped them push past perfectionism, and describe meaningful feedback from listeners, including inspiring a sister-in-law to start a business. They talk about becoming more willing to try new things in their 40s, highlight insights from eight women featured in their launch series answering what they wish they knew 10 years ago, and grade wellness trends: hustle culture (B/F), romanticizing your life (A), and work-life balance (A/B). They close by encouraging listeners to start before feeling fully ready.00:00 Podcast Launch Cheers01:02 Behind The Scenes Hustle05:06 Tech Mishaps And Lessons06:18 Imperfect But Published07:05 Proud Moments And Growth09:52 Stress Scale And Coping12:07 Celebrating The Win15:14 Team Dynamic And Trust17:25 Why It Is Last Minute19:24 Confidence In The Journey20:18 Meaningful Feedback21:49 Trying New Things23:54 Learning Is Possible24:38 Launch Series Reflections27:27 Listening Not Preaching28:13 Wellness Trend Report28:46 Hustle Culture Grades30:41 Romanticize Your Life31:23 Work Life Balance33:37 Lately Check In36:22 Just Start Message38:00 Wrap Up And Blooper

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Mini Series: What I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago | Ep 8 Nicolette Leigh Yates
Published: Oct 13, 2026

Today, we're talking with Nicolette Yates, an Asheville-based mixed media artist, designer, and mom who has been making and exhibiting art for more than two decades. Her work has been shown in galleries and exhibitions across the country and internationally, while receiving multiple grants and awards. Um, there were tons, by the way. Wow. Um, her art is intuitive, imaginative, and a little unexpected. She's built a career around following that creativity, which has made us especially excited to hear her perspective on our question.

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Mini Series: What I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago | Ep 7 Coco Michelle
Published: Oct 13, 2026

Today we're hearing from Coco Michelle, who is a dear friend of mine. She is a Miami-based photographer, content creator, and creative entrepreneur with a heart for family, faith, and storytelling. As a wife and family of two, she shares an authentic glimpse into motherhood, travel, wellness, and everyday life, while using her creativity to help people and brands tell meaningful stories

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Mini Series: What I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago | Ep 6 Jena Hare
Published: Oct 13, 2026

Today we're talking with Jenna Hare, entrepreneur, business strategist, coach, and co-founder of NC Budo. Her career has taken her from working with children with autism to building and selling a successful senior care business to helping other entrepreneurs build businesses that support the lives they want to live. She's also an accomplished martial artist and mom of five who has done a lot and built a lot, which is why we thought her perspective would be worth hearing. Jenna, thank you for being here today.

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Mini Series: What I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago | Ep 5 Simona Deetou
Published: Oct 13, 2026

Today we're hearing from Simona Deetou. She is a Slovak creative living in Paris, raising three children while building a life around photography, writing, and storytelling.

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Mini Series: What I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago | Ep 4 Lucy Baber
Published: Oct 13, 2026

Lucy as a talented photographer, a fiercely loving mother, a minority advocate, and someone with incredibly creative spirit. She's a full time Licensed Therapist and her work is LGBTQ+, body, and sex positive, and she's also the photographer behind the book 101 Places in Philadelphia That You Must Not Miss, and also hosted her own podcast called Midlife Plot Twist.

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Mini Series: What I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago | Ep 3 Jennifer Rodriguez
Published: Oct 13, 2026

Today we're hearing from Jennifer Rodriguez. Hello, Jennifer. Hello. She's a project manager at the University of Miami, a pickleball lover, and a mom to a nine-year-old daughter. She and her husband have been together for 31 years. That's awesome. Yes. And she brings the perspective of a woman balancing work, family, and all the little moments in between.

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Mini Series: What I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago | Ep 2 Kendall Hitch
Published: Oct 13, 2026

Today we're hearing from Kendall Hitch. She's the founder of Heal with Kendall, a somatic practitioner and nervous system mentor with an extensive background in somatics, functional training, nutrition, and neuropathy. She brings years of education and certifications to her work, all while living in Mexico and raising her two adorable children.

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Mini Series: What I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago | Ep 1 Shannon Salge
Published: Oct 13, 2026

Today we're hearing from Shannon Salge. She is a functional nutritionist, metabolism and hormone expert, bioresonance practitioner, and the founder of the Wellness Paradigm virtual bioresonance and na- nutrition practice, all while raising two beautiful children. She has gone through two pregnancies and deliveries, all while running a very successful business, and we just wanna know how she does it, paving the way in the wellness industry.

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This is Women Like Us, Lately: Monika + Valerie
Published: Oct 13, 2026

Welcome to Women Like Us Lately: Fitness Identity, Hidden Struggles, and Why We Started Valerie(“Val”), a divorced mom of two teenage boys in North Carolina, and Monica, a Miami-based wife and mom to toddler Mila and a former pageant competitor/bodybuilder, launch their podcast Women Like Us Lately and introduce their backgrounds and friendship through working together in the health and wellness space.They share what social media doesn’t show: Val’s struggle to stay motivated with strength training despite loving fitness and wrestling with an all-or-nothing mindset and mom guilt, and Monica’s husband needing a kidney transplant, which has impacted their family while he maintains a pragmatic attitude tied to past diabetes management.They explain reconnecting through shared self-doubt, feeling they don’t fully “belong” in the wellness world, and supporting each other to push forward anyway, outlining future topics like religion, motherhood, hormones, wellness, aging, relationships, friendships, business, and inviting other women’s perspectives.00:00 Podcast Kickoff01:25 Meet Val and Monica02:48 Val Fitness Identity Shift08:36 Monica Family Health Update12:08 Why This Podcast Exists12:23 How We Reconnected13:44 Self Doubt and Wellness 18:15 Vision Topics and Vibe20:49 Wrap Up and Call to Action

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