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*UPDATE: we have taken down our last episode with Shana Yao. We do not want to spread any misinformation regarding COVID. Can you believe we've made it to the end of season 2? We started this season because we were in a pandemic and sadly we en
Today our guest is Shana Yao. We originally asked her to be on our podcast as she has been very vocal on her Instagram about the downsides of wearing a mask during the COVID outbreak but our interview turned into a conversation about overall he
Today we are talking to our friend Megan Jackson about race relations in America. We originally wanted to speak to Megan about being in a multiracial relationship and how she's feeling raising her child in our current political climate but it q
Today we are talking to our friend Megan Jackson about race relations in America. We originally wanted to speak to Megan about being in a multiracial relationship and how she's feeling raising her child in our current political climate but it q
The interview we had with a sheriff didn't quite work out so today we drink! Laura gets very drunk on her Arizonian vacation and Aja gets drunk trying to get to Laura level drunk. We talk about ex boyfriends, our fun party days and what our new
At Heavy Topics with Lighweights, we pride ourselves on talking to people with different life experiences and beliefs as us. Today we are so excited to talk to our friend and life coach, Jo Encarnacion. For the past two years, Jo has been invol
We work hard to graduate school, find a meaningful job and be in a fulfilling relationship but as we go on living our lives, our chances of getting pregnant decrease every year. Egg freezing... let's talk about it. Whether we like it or not, s
The fact that Black people are STILL fighting this battle is absolute insanity. But we are currently in the middle of a movement towards changing the landscape to a more free and just society. Today we talk to Michael Ojo - a professional bas
And in the most random podcast yet, we deep dive into how our parents shaped the way we look at relationships; Aja tries to convince Laura to dabble into the reality TV genre and we ask the question WHY WOULD YOU GET PLASTIC IF YOU CAN TELL IT'
We've had many people on our podcast who have overcome tremendous odds, but no one like TJ. TJ is a spinal cord injury survivor. He was paralyzed from the neck down from a car accident and basically willed himself to walk again. We know million
Remember the times of spa days, date nights and dining in? Welcome to January 2020, when we recorded our original first episode of the season. We decided to still use this episode in the season because it updates you on whats been going on in o
Today we are joined by one of our best friends Amanda Nguyen. Amanda is a health economist on the research team of GoodRX and is breaking down what COVID-19 means for our finances - both on a global and personal scale. Many of you sent in quest
Can you imagine a world where women... run it? The pandemic has shown major flaws in the political system and some still believe women are incapable of leadership roles. Yet, New Zealand, Taiwan and Iceland, all lead by women, have coronavirus
It only took us six months and a global pandemic but we're finally back with season 2!We really appreciate you sticking with us (...hopefully...). As mentioned in the episode, we previously recorded a few episodes before COVID-19 happened, but
Holy cow - we made it. Our last episode of season 1!We wanted to make it a very special one so we answered some listener questions and talked about two MAJOR topics that everyone struggles with at some point in their lives: - how do you know
This week Sophie from Urban Farms joins us for an hour long conversation about sustainability, reconnecting with Earth and how she went from the Vogue accessories closet to growing food for her community. Urban Farms LA is an organic farming b
Today we sit down with Cassidy Cousens - the founder of 1 Method drug and alcohol treatment center. We discuss what drives addiction, what it means to be an addict and what it's like to be in recovery. Cassidy shares his personal experience wit
What happens when we don't have a guest scheduled? We drink.In today's episode we basically talk shit about everyone. From Lauren Conrad to Revolve, no topic is off limits. Plus, Laura indulges us in stories of eating edibles and being felt u
Death. It's a topic we tend to avoid talking about. What happens to your loved ones you leave behind when you die? If left with the task of pulling the plug on someone you love as they suffered could you do it? These are questions we discuss
HIV. Turns out, it's not that bad. In today's episode we talk to Kelly Gluckman, a 32 year old activist living with HIV. Diagnosed in her 20's, Kelly has turned a heartbreaking diagnosis into a passion to educate. We talk about how she contra
Immigration. It's a hot topic these days.No matter what your political opinion is on the matter, here's our question: have you actually talked to someone who immigrated to America? Do you know their story? Today we talk to creative director
Is reiki actually healing? Are crystals just bullshit colored rocks? Join us as we deep dive into the world of “high vibe” frequencies and tarot cards. In today’s episode we chat with Frances Naude, a reiki healer, tarot card reader, yoga teach
Codependency and fear of abandonment. Both issues we all have to work through in order to have successful relationships, but what if those were issues you inherited from birth?In today's episode we talked to Ali Jameson; a writer, speaker, cr
Who runs the world? Girls. Of all shapes and sizes, that is. This week we talk to Britney Vest, a health + wellness lifestyle blogger and Instagram influencer who shared her weight loss journey (she lost 80 lbs!). We talk about how Laura force
Everything you thought you knew about cancer was wrong. Fuck. Annie Bond is on our show today, a talented comedian (and dog owner) who was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer at 26. Apparently you can do everything right and still get breast
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