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The Final Episode
This Is Why
08/11/21 • 102 min
After 6 years straight of weekly episodes, this is our final This Is Why podcast (!). We get updates on how the show has affected people's lives, read mushy gush farewell messages and answer two last listener questions. In the news we discuss vaccinations & spending time with people who have different political views. Angela talks about her bridal shower venue getting double booked and Laura talks about getting yelled at by an old man. Thank you listeners for hanging out with us for the last six years and sharing your lives and listening to ours. What a wild ride!
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3 Listeners
03/21/18 • 70 min
We welcome sex researcher Dr. Zhana to talk blowjobs, sexual fluidity, sex parties, sex myths and more. In dating news we discuss what goes into a divorce party and how acting like you're single might make you better in a marriage. Then we answer a listener question from a woman confused by a hookup who can’t get it up.
This episode is sponsored by: Blue Apron, Brooklinen, True Religion and LOLA
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06/09/21 • 52 min
This week's episode is called Making New Friends as an Adult. Ian is back as guest host while Laura continues her maternity leave. We talk about times we've seen people make friends by sliding into DMs and walking dogs. We answer your listener questions, including one listener who is struggling to make work friends and another who had to end a friendship over too much negativity. Then we talk about what's in the news: why sunlight is good for you & why we’re about to enter a “YOLO economy.” Angela gets a taste of her own medicine when Ian talks about her on another podcast and Ian drinks whiskey at his new barber shop.
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1 Listener
04/21/21 • 73 min
This week we welcome OB and high-risk specialist Dr. Nathan Fox to answer all of our burning pregnancy questions. We cover everything from COVID to sushi (yes you can eat it!) and more! We answer your listener questions including fertility preparation tips and getting pregnant over 40. Then we talk about what’s in the news: Prince Harry & Megan Markle’s pregnancy shines light on pregnancy after miscarriage & why evictions are linked to adverse birth outcomes. For even more great info on pregnancy check out Dr. Fox's two podcasts: High Risk Birth Stories and the Healthful Woman Podcast!
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Outgrowing Old Friendships
This Is Why
05/05/21 • 49 min
This week’s episode is called Outgrowing Old Friendships. We talk about switching friendship orbits, when you need to confront a friend you no longer want in your life and when it's okay to let people float away or go in and out of your life. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener who realized her life is better without her childhood friend in it and another who lost two friends when they decided to start dating each other. In the news we discuss: a divorced man is ordered to pay back his ex-wife for housework & what you can and can’t do if you’re fully vaccinated. Angela and Laura find out that they both write down funny things that family members say in their notes app.
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06/02/21 • 51 min
This week's episode is called Keeping Arguments Respectful. Laura is still on maternity leave, so Ian returns as guest co-host. We talk about recent arguments we've had and how we keep it kind (after yelling a bit, of course). We answer your listener questions, including one listener whose boyfriend has gained weight and another listener who is dealing with some resentment after moving in with her boyfriend. Then we’re talking about what’s in the news: the COVID vaccine is affecting people’s periods & some people are skipping their second dose. Angela gets her first dose of Moderna and has a wacky period and Ian adjusts to post-vax life.
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1 Listener
05/19/21 • 66 min
This week we welcome registered dietician and co-author of the new book "The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler" Whitney English Tabaie to discuss all things nutrition and diet. We break down myths and discuss the health (and moral!) benefits of eating more plants. Then we answer your listener questions, including one about plant-based protein options and another about nutrient deficiencies. In the news, we discuss how foods affect sleep & the happiest cities in America.
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10/10/18 • 58 min
This week we welcome licensed couples’ counselor, nationally certified sex therapist and author of "Sex Without Stress" Jessa Zimmerman to answer all of our sex questions: how often should you have sex, how to talk to your partner when you have differing sex drives and what questions you should ask each other. In dating news we discuss why masturbation needs to be taught in sex ed & why making your bed might lead to a better sex life. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener who thinks her boyfriend’s sex requests are too blunt & another who’s man needs constant sex validation.
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Fairness In the Household
This Is Why
03/31/21 • 54 min
More people spending time at home means more chores to do! This week we talk about how to keep things feeling fair between your partner or roomies when it comes to domestic crap. We’ll be answering your listener questions including one listener whose partner isn’t great at helping with tasks and our listeners try to help name Laura’s baby. In the news we discuss what to wear to your first job & the most popular dog names in history. Angela goes viral for her comment on Britney Spears. And Laura does hypnosis to try and flip her baby.
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300th Episode Special
This Is Why
04/28/21 • 80 min
This week is our 300th episode!!! We will be taking a nostalgic look back at some of our favorite moments. Then we dive into the mailbox, which includes a fan with a foot fetish and another listener who wants some pandemic advice. In the news we discuss why what you do is not who you are & the people still buying VHS tapes. Angela's boyfriend gets his vaccine for high BMI and Laura gets hers while pregnant.
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FAQ
How many episodes does This Is Why have?
This Is Why currently has 315 episodes available.
What topics does This Is Why cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Comedy, Podcasts and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on This Is Why?
The episode title 'The Final Episode' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on This Is Why?
The average episode length on This Is Why is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of This Is Why released?
Episodes of This Is Why are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of This Is Why?
The first episode of This Is Why was released on Jul 30, 2015.
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