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justUS
by justUS Productions
The justUS podcast explores social justice issues that disproportionately impact women and femmes at a self-proclaimed big age (mid-life.) The hosts are best friends and lawyers who make impossible topics digestible. Ready to engage in activism? Join us for engaging chats around current events, creating our own destiny, wellness and deconstructing the patriarchy.
Episodes
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The End of justUS: Thank You for Everything
After four unforgettable years, this is our final episode of justUS. What started as a conversation between friends turned into a community—one built on honesty, growth, and the willingness to talk about the things that matter most. In this episode, we look back on some of our favorite moments…
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Tears, Truths, and Goodbyes: The Truth Behind Our Final Season
After three years of honest, meaningful, and sometimes hard conversations, we are closing this chapter of justUS Podcast. In this first episode of this final season, we sit down together to reflect on the journey — what we built, what we learned, and why we're choosing to end with intention…
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Exploring Our Attachment Styles: Why We Feel So Lonely, Even When We're Together
In the last episode of the season, Margo and Tashira explore their attachment styles and the loneliness epidemic. Research has shown a loneliness epidemic in America. Ironically, Margo and Tashira have felt this way even when among their loved ones. How do we recognize the roots of our attachment...
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Big Age, Big Life Transitions, Big Goals | What's Next for Margo and Tashira?
In today's episode, Tashira and Margo are exploring new life phases. Big Age, big life, and big goals! Instead of mourning what's lost, they're embracing what's new including new hobbies, relationship phases, and greater self-awareness. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! FOLLOW justUS:...
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Recovering People Pleaser: Am I Keeping the Peace or Avoiding the Hard Stuff?
People pleasing tendencies are learned and often rooted in gendered expectations placed on women. In today's episode, Margo and Tashira uncover how they became people pleasers and the work they're doing to embrace recovery. How have you overcome being a people pleaser? FOLLOW justUS: Instagram →...
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What Happened to All the Cool Kids? Exploring "Coolness" and Conformity in Mid-Life
In this episode, Margo and Tashira ask the question that has been on our minds lately: What happened to being interesting? We talk about the shortage of cool, curious people and when being smart somehow became uncool. Has fitting in always been the goal, or was it once a privilege to stand out…
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Has Setting Boundaries Become Toxic? Boundaries vs. The Cut-Off Craze
In this episode, Margo and Tashira get real about creating and maintaining healthy boundaries. In a digital landscape full of therapized language, have we normalized boundaries or a cut-off craze? Tune in to hear their thoughts and how they're asking the hard questions at a Big Age. FOLLOW…
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Busting Up Health Myths: MAHA, Instagram Protein Powders, and Vaccine Skeptics
We're back! The Make America Healthy Again movement has taken over the Internet and spread lots of health misinformation. In this episode, Margo and Tashira track MAHA's rise, common health myths, and explore the science-driven structural changes needed in America's healthcare system. Overall…
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I Changed. So What? Exploring Our Multiple Identities Throughout the Years
In this episode, Margo and Tashira explore what it means to evolve through the often unseen and under-celebrated phases of life. We talk about letting go of people's expectations, prioritizing joy, ending relationships (when necessary), and choosing ourselves over the safe, expected path. With...
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When Is What We Have Enough? Thoughts on Business Growth, Career Success, and Consumption
In this episode, Margo and Tashira unpack the illusion of the American middle class and ask the pressing question: When is enough, enough? Through stories of childhood, shifting identities, and financial growth, Margo and Tashira reflect on what it really means to achieve one's goals, and what it...
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WTF Is Coming Down Your Timeline?! Two Friends, Two Feeds
Whose algorithm is it anyway? In this episode, Tashira and Margo dive into the increasingly fractured digital landscape we all inhabit—where two like-minded people can still experience wildly different versions of reality through our devices. What happens when you switch Instagrams with someone...
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Teenage Boys Are Running Our Government?! Smells like Authoritarianism and Adolescence!
In this episode, Margo and Tashira dive into the chaos unfolding in Washington—from the adolescent antics plaguing the highest levels of government to the radical restructuring of federal agencies under the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). We dig into the blurring of lines...
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Check on Your Strong Friend: A Very Necessary Goals Check-In
In this episode, Margo & Tashira check in—emotionally, spiritually and politically, during what feels like the slow unraveling of our democratic systems. We talk honestly about how we're riding the waves: presence, fear, joy, anger, and despair. From cold plunges to Pina Coladas and joyful...
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Yoga with Goats?! What's the Weirdest Wellness Things You've Ever Done?
In this episode, Margo & Tashira quiz each other on the strangest things they've ever done for health, wellness and beauty. Yoga with goats? Beef tallow? Emu oil? What's worked (and what hasn't?) What would we do again? Don't miss our Baltimore Supper Club:...
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Put Some Respect on Your Trauma Response
In this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss their experiences with both "big T" and "little T" trauma in our lives, and how our trauma responses have affect our day-to-day lives in ways that we might not have expected (or even be consciously aware of.) In reference to the title of this episode, we...
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Tashira's a Trad Wife While Margo's a Lesbian?
In this episode, Margo and Tashira reveal some rather unexpected insights about each other. Tashira sets up a deck of arguments that all point to Margo being a lesbian, and Margo shares more reasons than would fill a Louis Vuitton "Neverfull" bag as to why Tashira may be a secret, or…
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Birkins, "Wirkins" and Big Age Splurges | Luxury Brands Who "Gatekeep" Their Products...
In this episode, Margo and Tashira talk about some of their big age "splurges!" When is it a splurge, and when is it a necessity? We discuss Tashira's recent acquisition of her first Birkin bag, Margo's hiring of a personal (and business) organizer, and how sometimes luxuries that are seen as...
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How Did Connection Become a Dirty Word?! Tips for Self-Care and Connection in the New Year
In this episode, Margo and Tashira continue their discussion of their 2024 New Year's Resolutions, and how they are informing the way they plan to show up and thrive in 2025. We really dig into their 2025 word of the year: connection. When did the notion of connection become a dirty word? Don't...
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Why Our New Year's Resolutions Keep Failing! | What Happens When Your Goals Evolve Throughout the Year?
In this episode, Margo and Tashira revisit their 2024 New Year's Resolutions, and have a chat about why they continue to fail at reaching their stated goals. What does it mean when your goals change mid-year? Is it still a failure if you don't meet goals that you no longer value? Thank you to our...
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Targeted by Hate? How to Safeguard Yourself in a Divided Society! (Mentally & Physically)
In this episode, Margo and Tashira talk about how to stay safe, mentally and physically, when your identity is under attack, as many within the LGBTQIA+ community are now experiencing, and are preparing for an environment that is likely to continue to grow in hostility in the near future as MAGA...
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Do Sexual Assault Allegations Boost Men's Social & Professional Status? Dr. Nicole Bedara Explains
In the first segment of this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss Luigi Mangione, who is suspected of murdering the CEO of United Healthcare. They then shift to a conversation about Daniel Penny, whose involvement in the negligent homicide of a homeless person led to an invitation to meet the...
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Democrats are Struggling: How Can the Progressive Left Move Forward? Plus Interview with Chelsea Fuller from Movement for Black Lives
Margo and Tashira discuss President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, and the challenges it creates in distinguishing between MAGA Republicans and Democrats when it comes to who truly upholds the principle of "law and order." Later, we're joined by Chelsea Fuller, the Senior...
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Why Can't Women Be Smart AND Sexy at the SAME Time? Deconstructing Gender Norms
In this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss whether or not "smart is sexy" and the ways in which women are often encouraged (in our society) to appear smaller, less educated, less capable, or less powerful in order to be more attractive. Margo and Tashira both share stories from their past when…
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Trump's Three-Ring Circus: From RFK to WWE, Let's Break Down the President-Elect's Cabinet Picks
Margo and Tashira share their thoughts about Donald Trump's current cabinet selections. From RFK to the WWE, we're covering it all. What do these appointments mean for our systems and how will these changes affect the lives of real Americans? *This episode was originally released as a YouTube…
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More IDGAF (I Don't Give a F*ck) and Less Demure at a Big Age
In this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss the merits of being "demure" for women, and question whether it comes from a place of privilege, or someething else, and how the mechanisms that both Margo & Tashira have used, throughout life to resolve conflict differ dramatically due to the…
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WTF Trump Won?! What Should We Expect & Strategies to Fight Back & Protect Our Communities
Margo and Tashira share their thoughts about Donald Trump being elected the next president, what we should expect, and our strategies to fight back and protect our communities. *This episode was originally released as a YouTube Live Stream on Nov 11, 2024 at 10am ET Thank you to our sponsor for...
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Our Hopes and Fears for Tomorrow's 2024 Presidential Election and What's to Come
Margo and Tashira share their hopes and fears for the 2024 presidential election, which is tomorrow. We both have so many feelings about a potential Trump presidency, as well as fears for ourselves and our loved ones. But we also have hope for a Kamala Harris victory, and how transformative that...
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Understanding Disinformation & Misinformation in the 2024 Election and Beyond
It can often be difficult and confusing to distinguish between disinformation and misinformation within our new media landscape. In this episode, Margo & Tashira break down the differences between misinformation and disinformation in the news, the election cycle, and on social media. Thank you to...
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Dating vs. Marriage at a Big Age | Can Women Be Happily Single?
In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss the topic of marriage and its place in modern society. We discuss some of its historical roots, and then ask the question: Can women be happily single in our society? What are the pressures we feel (or do not feel) to get married, what changes, and what...
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Why a Vote for Jill Stein is Really a Vote for Trump & Donald Trump Talks Arnold Palmer's Manhood at a Pennsylvania Rally
In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss a threat to the next election in the form of third party candidate Jill Stein, and why a vote for Jill Stein is truly a vote for Donald Trump, and the reasons why you may wish to reconsider voting for a third party candidate over Kamala Harris on a number…
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Guilt vs. Shame: Recognizing, Releasing and Questioning these Emotions at a Big Age
In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss their experience in managing feelings of shame and guilt at a big age. This often shows up when we talk about things like pleasure, job satisfaction (or dissatisfation), parenting, and/or the feedback we get from those in our lives who may not agree with…
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Navigating Breast Cancer & Menopause as Young Women (The System Doesn't Know What to Do With You)
In this episode, Margo & Tashira share what it was like to be diagnosed with breast cancer (while still young women under 40) what their doctors prepared them for (and didn't prepare them for) and how they find themselves now in recovery. A major theme that emerges is how the doctors and medical...
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Tashira Got Engaged! We Talk Love & Relationships at a Big Age, Wardrobe Malfunctions & Bennifer
In this episode, Tashira tells us the story about how she recently got engaged! Margo presses her on the implications for her title as the High Priestess of THOTlandia, but Tashira cannot be shaken and will not give up the crown. We talk about how our perspectives on love and relationships have...
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Two Lawyers Break Down Diddy's Federal Charges: Freak Offs, Consent and Coercion #diddy
In today's episode, Margo & Tashira join us to discuss the latest developments in all things related to the alleged crimes of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Racketeering, Sex Trafficking, and "Freak Offs" are all part of today's conversation! Special thanks to The LINE Hotel in DC where we filmed this...
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It's Fall Y'all! Nesting, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Wedding Dress Shopping and Michelle Obama's Arms
It's fall y'all! You know what that means: It's time for pumpkin spice lattes (or is it?) nesting, and transformation! Margo & Tashira discuss their plans for dreaming big and drilling down, naming what you want, and going for it! Tashira shares with us that she plans to start dress shopping soon...
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Taylor Swift Endorses Harris, The Misogyny of Elon Musk & The Anti-Black Racism of J.D. Vance & The GOP
In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, and the power of celebrity endorsements in today's political climate. We then move on to a discussion of Elon Musk's highly problematic response to Swift's endorsement, and we speculate on the reasons Musk has...
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Rapid Response Episode: Diddy Arrested in NYC Under Sealed Indictment, Plus More on the Dawn Richard Civil Case
In the first segment of this breaking news episode, law professor and domestic violence expert Margo Lindauer joins us for a rapid response episode to discuss last night's arrest of Sean Diddy Combs at the Park Hyatt Hotel in New York City. The second half of this episode was recorded just before...
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Post Debate Analysis! We Discuss Last Week's Presidential Debate, Hot Dog Eating Contests, and More!
In this episode, Margo & Tashira share their post debate analysis of Vice President Harris and former President Trump. What worked for us, and what do we still want to hear more about? And given the absurd antics of Trump on (and off stage) we ponder the question: how did we get here, and what is...
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Keeping Up With The Harris v. Trump Presidential Debate (and the Kardashians), Erika Jayne, Why Nikki Bella Ditched her Wedding Ring During a Hot Dog Eating Contest & More!
In this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss their hopes for first (and perhaps only) presidential debate for the 2024 election. From reproductive justice, to gun control, and the war in Israel & Gaza, Margo & Tashira discuss what they hope to hear more about on Tuesday, Sep 10th during the debate....
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Big-Age Summer Musings, BRATs, Margo's Commitment to Olive Oil & Cam Newton's Sleep Training
We're back after our summer break! We have lots of announcements! In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss how they spent their summer vacations, and all of the new developments in their lives. Margo has discovered a passion for all things olive oil, and talks about how globalization and the rise...
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Election 2024: Have Our Political Views Evolved Since We Started the Podcast? #election2024
In this very special edition of justUS, we take a step back and look at how our political views have evolved since we first began having conversations around politics and social justice on the justUS Podcast. We take a look back at our thoughts on voting, the attacks on reproductive justice, our...
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Attacks by VP Candidate JD Vance & Self-Care During Political Turmoil (We're Not Going Back)
The only thing Republicans fear more than women, are women who wish to make their own choices about their bodies & reproductive health: in this episode, Margo & Tashira join us to discuss the many attacks Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance has been making towards Democrats, and Democrat women…
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The Value of Leadership, And Amazing Things We Get to Do as Nasty Women & "Childless Cat Ladies"
Most people are not good leaders, so why does the current working climate encourage folks who may be better suited as subject-matter experts & practitioners to move into leadership roles for which they may not be a good fit? Margo & Tashira sound off on their experiences in leadership positions,...
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Kamala Harris May not Be "The Perfect Candidate" but she May be Perfect to Beat Fascism
In this episode, Margo & Tashira further discuss the new developments which have led to Kamala Harris being the new nominee for President for the Democratic Party. While Kamala may not be "The Perfect Candidate" for all aspects of the party, she may still be the perfect candidate to defeat Donald...
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Are Online Coaches Predatory? Life Savings vs. Life Coaching: Exposing the Life Coaching Industry
Margo & Tashira join us while on the road for their Pittsburgh workshop, and stop to chat about their experiences with the life coaching industry. The New York Times recently published an article about about victims who had spent their life savings on life coaching. They discuss the challenges of...
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The Democratic Party is SHOOK! Thoughts on Kamala Harris Becoming the Presidential Nominee
Margo & Tashira join us for this rapid response episode, in which they dicuss President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Margo & Tashira discuss the relief, new feelings of hope, and excitement that they are feeling with...
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What's Next for the Democratic Party? Reactions to Donald Trump's Shooting & Our Thoughts on the RNC & JD Vance
Margo & Tashira join us to talk about their thoughts and experience in response to the assassination attempt on former President Trump last weekend. We then move on to discuss the RNC, including thoughts about Vivek and in particular, Amber Rose. Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here:...
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Is Project 2025 Real & Should President Biden Step Down Now? What You Need to Know...
What is actually going on? What is Project 2025? Is it real and should Biden step down now? Our thoughts and more about the not-so-secret project from The Heritage Foundation, which, if successfully implemented would be catastrophic for the rights of LGBTQIA+ Americans and usher in a wave of...
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"Manopshere" Subculture & Hannah Pearl Davis' War on Single Moms
In this episode Margo and Tashira discuss "The Manosphere." From the Institute for Strategic Dialogue: The "manosphere" is an umbrella term that refers to a number of interconnected misogynistic communities. It encompasses multiple types and severities of misogyny – from broader male supremacist...
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Summertime Fine! Are Millennials Too Old for Hot Girl Summer? #hotgirlsummer #summertime #over40
It's hot flashes, and hot menopausal-girl summer for Margo & Tashira, as they discuss their plans for hot girl summer at a big age, aka "Summertime Fine," as we ask the question: Are we, as geriatric millenials too old for hot girl summer? Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here:...
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The justUS podcast explores social justice issues that disproportionately impact women and femmes at a self-proclaimed big age (mid-life.) The hosts are best friends and lawyers who make impossible topics digestible. Ready to engage in activism? Join us for engaging chats around current events, creating our own destiny, wellness and deconstructing the patriarchy.
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