Fluently Fixed - Hating yet Missing Someone, Fear of Posting, Playing "Mommy" to Boyfriend and more
Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform Time stamps: 00:26 Organizing Your Camera Roll 01:25 Hating yet missing someone 07:30 Handling Pessimistic People 10:21 Managing ADHD and Workplace Stress/Irritability 15:38 Building Confidence for Social Media 18:44 Playing "Mommy" to your boyfriend 26:36 Making friends with cliquey co-workers 31:44 Advice on Moving
Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna) is For The Girls
In the aftermath of Stranger Things, this week we are diving into Jamie Campbell Bower - who played Vecna (and others) in Season 5! We talk about him as an actor, an artist, a slightly mysterious spiritual-feeling human, and yes… his dating history. We also talk about why he’s genuinely such a good actor, how he approaches darker roles with so much depth, and why he doesn’t give off typical Hollywood energy at all. This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout.
The Real Life Bene Gesserit from Dune: The Vestal Virgins, Oracle of Delphi, and modern day Bene Gesserit
I recently rewatched Dune and have always been obsessed with the lore of the Bene Gesserit...a secret society of elite women with superhuman mental and physical abilities? Count me in! Today we deep dive the Bene Gesserit, and find their real-life counterparts in history (The Vestal Virgins and the Oracle of Delphi) and try to see which women today have modern day Bene Gesserit elements to them. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/fluently to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/fluently for the current offer. 03:48 Deep Dive into the Bene Gesserit 18:34 The Vestal Virgins: Ancient Rome's Sacred Keepers 31:18 Punishments and Privileges of the Vestal Virgins 40:56 The Oracle of Delphi: Ancient Greece's Spiritual Influencer 57:05 Modern Day Bene Gesserit Archetypes
If 2025 was the Year of Brainrot, 2026 will be the Year of _______
In today's episode we dive into the pop culture moments of 2025, and how some people are calling 2025 the 'year of brain rot'. We go over viral events like the Coldplay cheater kiss cam, the women's only Blue Origin space flight, and viral internet slang and memes, while exploring the "surveillance culture" that seems to exist in 2025 - in many different aspects. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/fluently to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/fluently for the current offer.
My Tips for Throwing a Banger (Fun & Memorable) Party
In this mini episode of Fluently Forward, I'm sharing my tips for throwing unforgettable parties. From theme ideas, consideration tips and more, you can use this as a guide to plan fun, memorable parties that always have people coming back for more (and asking if they can bring friends) Check out https://www.squarespace.com/fluently to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/fluently for the current offer.