The Women Are Plotting
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Episodes
56 episodes
Are We All a Little Psychic?
What if that gut feeling, strange coincidence, vivid dream, or piece of information that seemingly came out of nowhere wasn't just your imagination?In this deeply personal—and occasionally very weird—episode of The Women Are Plotting...
Happily Ever After Is a Lie: How Fairy Tales Shaped Our Love Lives
Did fairy tales teach us how to fall in love—or did they completely screw up our expectations?In this funny, personal, and surprisingly revealing episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Ga...
Why Older Women Are Dating Younger Men—and Loving It
Is age really just a number when it comes to dating—or might a big age gap actually make for a better relationship?In this candid and decidedly NSFW episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane...
Why Most Writers Quit (And How You Don't)
Can you build a meaningful writing life while juggling a full-time job, family responsibilities, and the reality that most authors don't make a living from their books?In this episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Oliv...
Stop Armchair Diagnosing: When TikTok Therapy Goes Too Far
Has social media made us more aware of mental health—or has it made us too quick to diagnose ourselves and everyone around us?In this thought-provoking episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and J...
Leaving a Job You Hate: How to Find Work You Actually Love
Have you ever dreaded going to work or wondered if it's time for a career change?In this honest and relatable episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari discuss the realities of career b...
Threesomes: Fantasy vs. Reality
How common are threesomes—and do they live up to the fantasy?In this candid, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari explore one of the most talked-...
Scams, Catfishing & MLMs: How to Spot the Lies Before They Cost You
Could you spot a scam before it emptied your bank account—or would you fall for it without realizing?In this eye-opening and often hilarious episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari di...
How Cults Brainwash Good People: Warning Signs You Need to Know
Could you recognize a cult before it was too late—or would you be just as vulnerable as everyone else?In this fascinating and surprisingly personal episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane ...
The Dark Side of Childhood: The Most Messed-Up Children's Books Ever
Were children's books really meant for kids—or were they secretly designed to traumatize an entire generation?In this hilarious and thought-provoking episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jan...
Literary Crushes: The Fictional Characters We Fell in Love With
Who was your very first literary crush—and do you still have one today?In this hilarious and delightfully unfiltered episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari confess the fictional char...
Dating in Midlife: What We Wish We'd Known Sooner
What is dating really like after 40? Has modern dating made finding connection easier—or just more complicated?In this candid, funny, and refreshingly honest episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis,...
Aging Gracefully: Beauty, Botox & Getting Older on Our Terms
What does it really mean to age gracefully? Is it embracing every wrinkle, investing in Botox, prioritizing skincare, or simply staying healthy and active?In this thoughtful and often hilarious episode of The Women Are Plotting,...
Vacation Disasters: Our Craziest Travel Horror Stories
What's the worst thing that's ever happened to you on vacation? Lost luggage? Missed flights? Food poisoning? Try adding emergency surgery, international hospital visits, passport problems, and airport meltdowns.In this wildly entertaini...
Let's Talk About Penises: The Good, the Bad & the Unexpected
From anatomy and evolution to dating disasters and surprisingly educational rabbit holes, this might be the most candid conversation The Women Are Plotting has ever had.In this hilarious and refreshingly honest episode, Etienne ...
Adults Acting Like Children: Tantrums, Peter Pan Syndrome & Emotional Immaturity
Why do some adults throw tantrums over seemingly small things while others never seem to grow up emotionally?In this entertaining and insightful episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gar...
You're Not Dangerous: Understanding Harm OCD
What if the thoughts that frighten you the most are the very reason you know they're not who you are?In this deeply moving and educational episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari welc...
Ghosting: When Is It Okay to Just Disappear?
Why do people suddenly disappear without explanation—and is ghosting ever the right thing to do?In this engaging episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari dive into one of modern dating...
Sexual Harassment: Stories Too Many Women Share
Sexual harassment is something far too many people experience—but far too few people openly discuss.In this candid and deeply personal episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari share th...
Sexual Kinks & Fetishes: The Things We Never Talk About
Why are some people fascinated by feet while others enjoy BDSM, exhibitionism, or role play? And what exactly is the difference between a kink and a fetish?In this open, funny, and judgment-free episode of The Women Are Plotting...
AI vs. Human Creativity: Can a Machine Tell a Great Story?
Can artificial intelligence write a great novel—or is there something uniquely human that no algorithm can replicate?In this thought-provoking episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari ...
Our Wildest Celebrity Close Encounters
Have you ever met someone famous—and completely lost your cool?In this entertaining and nostalgic episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari share their unforgettable celebrity encounter...
The Friends Who Tell You the Truth
What separates lifelong friendships from relationships that slowly fall apart? Sometimes, it's the willingness to have difficult conversations.In this thoughtful and deeply personal episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Ros...
Bigfoot, Mothman & Other Cryptids: What If They're Real?
Are creatures like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, Mothman, and other cryptids simply folklore—or could there be something real behind the legends?In this fascinating episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heid...
Dating Profiles: The Good, the Bad & the Absolutely Unhinged
What makes someone instantly swipe right—or immediately run the other way?In this hilarious and surprisingly insightful episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, Jane Gari, and special guest Daisy di...