Today we’re talking about June’s book club pick, Open Book by Jessica Simpson.  Melissa and Whitney weren’t fans back in the early 2000s, but this book gave them a new found respect for her. It is a great summer read, love, betrayal, family drama, emotional affairs and glitter cups. Whitney might go down the Botox road (for migraines, not vanity) and Melissa has some exciting developments in her business.  They also chat about the current status of masks in this country, and boy oh boy is that a cluster f*ck. *Mentioned In Today’s Episode* Taste The Nation on Hulu ( https://www.hulu.com/series/taste-the-nation-with-padma-lakshmi-53d48a66-d254-4e4f-89a1-277ec6c57368 ) Legal Eagle on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa-Zb0ZcQjTCPP1Dx_1M8Q ) Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/PlatonicLifemates/ ) or join our ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/410940706260617/?source_id=145694009442726 ) Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/410940706260617/?source_id=145694009442726 ) Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website ( https://platoniclifemates.com/ ) platoniclifemates.com ( https://platoniclifemates.com/ ) for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

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Episode 27: Open Book by Jesica Simpson

This week we’re bringing an episode that we didn't get to air in late May. We’re talking about diet culture and how that has shaped us as ladies in our mid-30’s.  We grew up in the 90’s, fat was the devil guys!!!  Whitney talks about how she talks to her kids about food, and physical appearance at their young ages.Melissa talks about her experience with Keto and fasting and its effect on her mental health. We go down a rabbit hole about Jenny Craig’s origin (we just had to know). We talk about fat shaming, Instagram’s shitty algorithm to body shame you, society’s obsessions with judging people’s body’s, office weight loss challenges and society valuing people more if they are skinny. *Mentioned In This episode* Never Have I Ever on Netflix ( https://www.netflix.com/title/80179190 ) Dead To Me on Netflix ( https://www.netflix.com/title/80219707 ) Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifemates Visit the Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/PlatonicLifemates/ ) or join our ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/410940706260617/?source_id=145694009442726 ) Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/410940706260617/?source_id=145694009442726 ) Send us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.com Visit our website ( https://platoniclifemates.com/ ) platoniclifemates.com ( https://platoniclifemates.com/ ) for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today's episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 26 You're Not Better Because You're Skinny

Hi Everyone. We’re back with an episode we recorded on June 2, just a few days after the murder of George Floyd and 3 days in to the national protests. We talk about protests, police, Black Lives Matter and our role in systemic racism. We also talk about imposter syndrome, we’re all over on this episode.  We know a lot has changed in the past 2 weeks since this episode was recorded but we wanted to release this as a way to continue the dialogue. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today&#39;s episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 25 Racism and Imposters

This week school is finally over and we’re not teachers anymore!!!!  Melissa has been going commando and Whitney is already over the outdoors. We play a lovely little game you might have heard of (F@$! Marry Kill) and address a very important question; is the marriage celibate? Whitney’s deep love of Conan O’Brian comes out and Melissa’s love for gingers is reaffirmed. Then we dive deep into this month’s book club pick If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane. And of course, our tiny joys of the week. Mentioned In This EpisodeIf I Never Met you by Mhairi McFarlaneThe Great on HuluShe’s full of litFollow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today&#39;s episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 24 If I never Met You

Hello again friends. This week we’re talking about Bumble and the weird shit people do on dating apps. Melissa’s shares some interesting observations over the past week, they’re interesting. We’ve also decided your 30’s is a weird time vortex for aging and it doesn’t treat everyone equal.  Melissa also tests Whitney’s knowledge of Urban Dictionary slang, why are there so many terms for vagina? Are you a Whitney or Melissa according to Urban Dictionary? Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today&#39;s episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 23: Urban Dating & Urban Dictionary

Happy May!  This week we’re talking about April’s book club pick, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. We both enjoyed this psychological thriller. Nothing distracts from a global pandemic like reading about a mysterious murder, a woman who doesn’t speak for 6 years after murdering her husband and a stalker who no one believes exists.  It was also the first work of fiction written by a man that Whitney has read in years, so that’s saying something. We also talk about boycotting masks, boycotting ladies and our tiny joys of the week. Mentioned In The EpisodeIf I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane (May’s Book Club Pick)Verity by Colleen HooverYou Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah PekkanenMrs. America on Hulu on FX Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today&#39;s episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 22 The Silent Patient & Infidelity Is In Every Book Ever Written

We’re back to finish off April (forever known as the shittiest month of 2020) with a little talk of self care. We talk about the 6 types of self care and how we’re trying our best to hit all 6 in these pandemic times.  Melissa finds success in therapy, journaling and chalking (listen to find out what that is). Whitney does sporadic yoga, runs out of her house away from her family, and cries in the bathtub. Whitney gets a little woo woo about mediation and Melissa makes an argument form an excellent burger being the best self care. Do what works for you. Mentioned in the EpisodeWool And The GangWe Are KnittersCalm AppHeadspace AppFollow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today&#39;s episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 21 Self Care, Chalking and Crying in Bathrubs

This week we’re wrapping up week 3 from the inside. The inside of our houses that is. It’s officially the third week of our stay at home mandate and everyone is getting a little squirrely. So this week we’re bringing you all the ways we recommend filling your time. The best things to binge watch, to binge read and to binge listen (binge listening is a thing).  You only thought you reached the end of Netflix, don’t worry we’ve got lots of things to keep you occupied. We’ve had a lot of time on our hands and have a lot of thoughts this week. And a screaming baby might make a little cameo appearance, this is how you podcast during a pandemic.Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about all the shows, books and podcasts mentioned on today&#39;s episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 20 Distraction, A Tried And True Coping Mechanism

This week we’re talking about our March book club pick, Miss You by Kate Eberlen. We both loved this book and couldn’t get enough of this story of two lives that leave us wanting to know where they are now. We both cried while reading this book, so that’s saying something. We also check-in to see how two weeks of self-isolation, social distancing and home schooling are going……..so great. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today&#39;s episode. Music: Yes She Can by Tiny Music

Episode 19 Miss You by Kate Eberlen (and we miss human contact)

Hello everyone! This week&#39;s episode we’re joined by a special guest, Amanda of 30 seconds with Amanda fame. We were originally going to talk about true crime, her specialty, but given the state of the world we opted for some lighter chat topics. We took a deep dive into internet advice. Boy oh boy, was that a dark and scary rabbit holw. We gave our 2 (or 3 cents) and are coming to you with all sorts of unsolicited advice. We had so many thoughts this week. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today&#39;s episode. ﻿Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 18 I'll Take All That Unsolicited Advice Please

This week we’re talking about Love is Blind.  We both can’t get enough of Lauren and Cameron. We try to honestly figure out why so many of the women fell for Barnett, but we’re terrified Amber might kick our asses if we figure it out. Melissa has some interesting insight into Damien and Giannina and we definitely have some thoughts on Diamond and Carlton. And what can you say about Mark and Jessica that hasn’t already been said? Well we’ve got some things to say. We have so many thoughts on pod dating people. Not to mention Melissa is back with some serious Beefs of the Week, yay!!!Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today&#39;s episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 17 Love is Blind, But Thank God You're Hot

This week we go down a rabbit hole of unpopular opinions. The internet is full of dumb things, and this week just proves this to be true. Is Friends great or the worst show ever? Are The Beatles the best band ever or a good band just like hundreds of others? Is Game of Thrones just adult Harry Potter with sex and dragons or a truly profound drama? Will metal straws save the planet or just make you feel superior? Is John Krasinski hot (especially with that beard in A Quiet Place, growl)? Are pockets in dresses great or overrated? Pineapple on pizza, delicious or disgusting? We know you are dying to know how we feel about these pressing topics and all the other shit that the internet talks about? We have so many thoughts this week. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today&#39;s episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 16 Unpopular Opinions and Calm the F@%k Down About The Beatles

It&#39;s book club time. This month we read American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson and this book goes better than the others. Melissa has a beef of the week (it involves lies on the internet; gasp), we take on the healthcare system and solve the entire thing, we chat about language around disabilities, and suggest some high-brow and low-brow binge worthy television.  Help spread the word about our podcast. If you like what you hear don’t forget to share this episode. Share a screenshot on Instagram or Facebook and tag us. It makes our day and we’ll love you forever. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today&#39;s episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 15 American Spy

This week we’re celebrating V-Day. No, not Valentine’s Day, vagine and ladies health day (it&#39;s our new holiday). We cover everything from periods, tampons and cups (oh my) to bias in the medical professions and dealing with doctors who gaslight you. We talk about Miss Americana (you go Taylor Swift) and both of us started watching Lucifer without knowing the other one was. We have so many thoughts this week. Don’t forget to share this episode with a friend, subscribe, rate and review. Mentioned in the EpisodeCora Organic TamponsLola Organic TamponsSaltt CupKeela CupFlex CupPut a Cup In ItFollow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today&#39;s episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 14 Happy V Day

This week we are so excited to have our first guest on the podcast, Beth Heyer. Beth is an all around amazing lady and bad ass. She is an inspiring entrepreneur, mom of two little ones, wife and friend to everyone she meets. We talk about starting side hustles, volunteering to fill work voids, creating your dream business, moving across the country without any support system, finding friends wherever you go and taking 2 kids under 5 on a trip across the county in an RV with no camping experience. Beth is amazing and always open to friend dating on the internet so slide into her DMs.Find more about BethFollow Beth on Instagram @Heyerlove Follow her business on instagram @babysittingconnection Checkout Babysitting Connection of Austin on FacebookBook a babysitter at Babysittingconnection.comDon’t forget to share this episode with a friend, subscribe, rate and review. Follow us on Instagram @PlatonicLifematesVisit the Facebook Page or join our Facebook GroupSend us an email at Platoniclifemate@gmail.comVisit our website platoniclifemates.com for more information about the podcast or things mentioned on today&#39;s episode. Music: Yes She Can  by Tiny Music

Episode 13 Beth Heyer, Your Next Internet Crush

How do two friends keep a friendship alive for 20 years long distance? Melissa and Whitney aren’t quite sure what the secret is. Maybe after listening to them chat about everything from raising fur-babies and human babies, to the calming powers of The Great British Bake-Off, to comparing notes on their book club choice for that month you&#39;ll understand their friendship better than they do. Join them every week for a silly, sarcastic, sometimes serious, but always enjoyable gabfest with your two new adult lady friends. 

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