Genuinely Self-Absorbed?.. || Two Hot Takes Podcast || Reddit Readings

[@megantiffany]

The way I GASPED when I saw her art!!!!!! She is so insanely talented and is going to go SO far, so proud of her ❤️❤️❤️

[@isaantioquia]

I gasped seeing her too she’s STUNNING

[@insomniacB]

Morgan we need her Instagram!

[@TheAncientGeekoRoman]

SAME I was so awed with the first picture and made audible noises when it went to the second!!! It's so gorgeous

[@tabitas.2719]

💯%!!

[@dogables]

She does amazing work. I wish I was that talented.

[@DaphneAgatha]

Thanks for featuring my story and my art! And for the advices. Been a silent listener since the start of your amazing podcasts, THT and FKS. I listen to you guys always as I do my art. More power and much love from the Philippines!🤍 Excited for the wedding too!!!💍🕊️

[@adminupgradestations3352]

Hello! You are an amazing artist!! You will go far! Please hear me when I say, please free yourself of that man. He is using you and it will not get better. He’s trying to turn your kindness, agreeableness and talent to his own advantage. I can tell from your writing how sweet and understanding you are, but you have to be more careful and strong. I’m a 35 year old woman, and I wouldn’t have seen this guy’s motives very clearly at 23, but now I see it well. Please be careful, he will try to get you pregnant to trap you, so you will serve him for the rest of his life. Some men are so much worse than we as women can imagine when we are young; some men don’t see us as partners and never will. Enjoy singlehood, don’t let a man distract you from your career, and when you are on stronger footing, choose a man who is willing to treat you as an equal.

[@Loser-L58008]

Your art is absolutely stunning I would love prints these are breathtaking

[@megantiffany]

@@DaphneAgatha you are so absolutely incredible and talented!!! You have such a gift and I’m so excited to see more from you ❤️❤️ wishing you the best and sending all the love and good vibes your way!

[@trevorwilliams6362]

Your art is absolutely stunning!!! Keep at it cause you've got what it takes and seem to have a great head on your shoulders!

[@Hibbity_Hobbity]

I want a print of that mirror painting.

[@klarebear3616]

Morgan my brother just passed last night, your show brings me some joy in this nightmare 💔

[@TwoHotTakes]

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Sending so much love your way 🕊️🤍

[@klarebear3616]

@ thank you I sincerely appreciate this 💔🙏🏼

[@user-nz4ge8bc6o]

So sorry for your loss stay strong

[@happiness_isabutterfly]

i’m so sorry for your loss 🤍🤍

[@priscilladubon2898]

My condolences may he rest in peace with much love ❤❤

[@nicholeloran]

Michaela Oakland is such a good guest! She’s so well-spoken and you can tell she really thinks through her thoughts.

[@TheEnthusiasticHobo]

I love that you can also tell throughout their episodes together that they’ve become genuinely good friends off the pod as well! She no longer feels like a special guest appearance, she’s now graduated to another friend of Morgan’s.

[@taryn5345]

Agreed. She's one of the very, veryyyy few guests outside of the regulars whose episodes I actually look forward to and genuinely enjoy.

[@pudin98]

Yessss, she should me on the podcast more. I liked her way of thinking

[@LolitaAngel6]

I always am so happy when she's on!!

[@Marina_DU]

Do men who think you become "loose" after giving birth also think their ªsshoIe gets weaker after pooping a big log?

[@karmaezitzner8862]

Well let's be real, these types of men are probably more likely to be homophobic and would be terrified to think about butt holes. 😂😂😂😂

[@ixnine5116]

Men think asshoses get weaker after back door sex. It’s part of a man’s ego/power, that they can inexplicably change their partner through sex, gay straight doesn’t matter

[@chowder333]

you are definitely "open" for a while after the record setters. babies are much bigger than shits, sure everything snaps back but it takes time.

[@GraceEash]

​@chowder333 the point is it doesn't stay loose

[@Raraking4796]

1:05:55 OMG HER ART IS SO GORGEOUS!!!! ❤

[@lilypichon8221]

Story 2: I hope op is safe . Thats the type of husband you leave from quietly !

[@sadgirl25]

Agreed! It’s crazy that she hasn’t posted anything. I pray he didn’t catch her trying to leave.

[@kelseylampe808]

I've had 2 c sections. My first was because my son was breech, I had too much amniotic fluid and swollen. They took him 3 weeks early. I OPTED for a c section with my 2nd pregnancy. I had my insides on the outside and on the table for the sake of my children. Anyone who says that's not a real mom, has never healed from a major surgery while taking care of a newborn.

[@robynvanhorn]

Pay them no attention.

[@hojeapeteceme]

My mom had 3 c sections, it was the best for her and us in given the 3 different situations. I never considered her less of a mom just because I didn't come out her v**ina 🤷🏻‍♀️ I'm also likely to have a c section because I'm pregnant with twins so, let's ignore whoever criticises birth choices 💪🏻

[@katrinascarlet5637]

An aunt very loudly shamed her sister for having a c-section. Said that she wasn't a real mom. Well 5 years later she herself gets pregnant and immediately stops exercising and taking care of herself. Went from marathon runner to solely living off junkfood on the couch, rarely showered too. We weren't surprised when she had to have a c-section. She snapped at the first person to ask if she was sure she was a *real* mom but someone had to throw it back in her face after what did did to her sister. It was sweet karma.

[@Vampress09]

Don't worry about those losers. They'd weep and ball up on the floor in a fraction of what you have gone through.

[@krystql8056]

The “you’re just cute, not beautiful” hit me so hard. It’s something my mom had always said verbatim to me. So many years of self esteem issues just from a simple phrase like that.

[@laleona1221]

OMG do you think that’s something that came out as a famous line in a movie maybe? Because my mom also said it verbatim to me. Not being sarcastic, just wondering why so many awful moms said it. And after a lot of therapy all I can say is: I’m so sorry. Your mom is absolutely an asshole. And you are worthy of unconditional love, it’s really shitty that she was too damaged to give it. I claim you as my sister narcissist’s daughter, and I want you to know you’re beautiful. You’re cute AND you’re beautiful.

[@krystql8056]

@ Thank you for the support!! Glad that therapy is working for you. It’s not a famous quote that I’m aware of, but it would be such a powerful scene if it did make it into a movie.

[@tesawilder365]

For the record.. you ARE beautiful

[@carmen.a.mendiola]

The art girlie!!! I saw the IG story and she's gorgeous, looks like she was in a photo shoot for a magazine artist profile! She needs to dump the guy, yesterday. He's creepy and predatory.

[@ruthdawit4201]

not to mention her art is beautiful, i hope she finds a man thats not only age appropriate but supports her in every aspect

[@carmen.a.mendiola]

@@ruthdawit4201 I forgot to mention it, i got wrapped up in telling her to run. Obviously great art, I want one please, where do I sign?

[@tobis2387]

im so happy she sent in pictures! her art is gorgeous and so is she. i hope she finds someone who actually appreciates her talent

[@adminupgradestations3352]

Exactly. She deserves true respect, not this lazy guy trying to manipulate her.

[@taryn5345]

I intended to have a chill night. Watch some Netflix and then head to bed. Instead, I ended up cleaning for 2 hours because the podcast showed up and I had no self-control 😭 Two Hot Takes will forever be my cleaning buddy ❤

[@lorrenraven]

I honestly love that for you 😅

[@Kayko271997]

Same here, I keep thinking I should stop and have dinner but I just can't stopppppp

[@catiek2854]

Ssaammeeee😁😁😁🤩👍🏻👌👌

[@sheilapohn7220]

That story about the woman whose husband wouldn’t let her go to her sister’s wedding, leaves me in my usual pessimism that he didn’t leave the house the day ahead wrote the update, and that she’s stuck with him in this abusive relationship, or has he already done something to her? I hate being this pessimistic, but this is usually the way I think listening to these stories. Praying for that woman and her children,as well as you and every one of your various cohosts.❤❤❤

[@blepadu]

The more the story progresses the more I get scared for her life :((

[@teamaang7915]

"I'd rather watch football than look after my own kid" 🚩🚩🚩

[@lizstolte2634]

Morgan saying “I need a therapist who tells me why he does this” had me SCREAMING that she needs to read Lundy Bancroft’s “Why Does He Do That”. It’s so insightful and really helps you understand what motivates someone like that

[@MaxwellMakes1]

Oooh new book to add to my reading list

[@JanDigital-tx3vk]

Story 3: Yes this was grooming. I'm from the Philippines. You won't believe how long this type of shit has been going on and most people just ignore and even justify relationships that are so much worse. Imagine a teacher and a high school student? And a lot of people are even celebrating this kind of "love."

[@availanila]

Ugh I have a friend who was thirty and went after a girl in school uniform who was 17! This woman was orphaned and living in a volatile abusive household when he got her pregnant and took her off to where we are now. Only one person has ever said anything (person culturally worthy of being heard) and she was waved off with a "sometimes she says silly things, that silly goose!" Ugh. I'm in Kenya.

[@cassiezollner832]

That first story felt like my own story!! Put up some boundaries and realizing your mom will not change is so hard but needed!!

[@Mintyjoltix2569]

Totally agree! Also it's never too late to put up boundries of any size. It took until I was 30 to do so.

[@amandar4689]

25:35 WE RIDE AT DAWN!!!! im so fucking proud of her for going anyways 🎉❤ hope her next unapproved trip is to the courts to file DIVORCE PAPERS

[@Indiemakeuplover]

That story pissed me off so bad!! That dude is a pathetic excuse of a man

[@laracolt2708]

I think I’ve commented lots before on age gaps lol I’m in one. And I know Morgan finds it creepy which is fine I still LOVE HER! HOWEVER 23 eek! I personally think the only way an age gap can work is when the younger party has lived a bit. Like I was 27 when we met, I’d gone to uni for my degree, started a business and travelled. Girl 23 and he’s 37 living at home. Then exploiting your talent. RUN 🚩

[@katrinascarlet5637]

My friend was happily married to someone like 25 years older than her. She only told me never to do it because he died much sooner than she did. That man worshipped the ground she walked on for over 20 years.

[@alexshaw8167]

I was 23 and he was 30 and I was too young and didn’t have enough life experience to realize he wasn’t treating me the way I deserved. Now my 20s are over and I’ll be starting new in my 30s. I also support age gaps, but now that I’m on this side I’m much more wary.

[@alyssaoconnor7406]

Wow, I’ve been doing this “Grey rocking” for years now with a family member and I had no idea it was a common therapeutic technique haha.

[@leew2400]

Story 6 “She wants to change it after we had a baby” like no shite!! There is a baby now, things change when you have a baby.

[@mimmalee]

On the topic of the last story; my husband loves college football but we have 3 boys who are 11, 6, and 3. He records the game and watches it later in the day when the boys are in bed or doing their own things after he spent the day with his family. He started this when our first was born! It’s not rocket science. And parenting and marriage is A LOT of compromise!

[@pantohou]

This is exactly what we do! My husband is a Steelers fan and when it was just one kid I didn’t mind letting him have his time but now we have 2 under 2 and he feels bad leaving me to deal with them for 3 hours so he’ll watch it later or if we’re having a lazy day we’ll all watch together and I make snacks for all of us! It’s just not practical to be locked away for hours with kids in the house and the guy in the last story is not just asking for 1 day/game!

[@emileyaston]

1:06:20 so talented!! Her artwork is beautiful!

[@sparksflylove]

I don’t know what I expected but I did NOT expect it to be so incredible! She’s gotta be the best freelance artist I’ve ever seen

[@LiliLedesma-rw2kg]

For story 6: I grew up vegan, meaning no meat or animal products in the house. Now, as an adult, I am a vegetarian. All that being said, I would totally understand that these things are sentimental to this writer if I were the writers girlfriend. I would find the heads and ivory and stuff uncomfortable, but I would not say anything at first. I'd play by ear what I said according to the cues my partner was giving out. Id never ask my partner to do anything they felt not ready to do. I get it. When someone dies, their things are all you have left of them physically. Those things are precious. To suggest selling them feels cruel to me.

[@ellie.ivanova]

Exactly, I did eat meat when I was a child, but haven't for more than half of my life. Asking a grieving person to sell or destroy what currently and maybe forever will feel like memories is so cruel. That being said, I also probably wouldn't be super comfortable staying in the grandma's house with all those belongings, so it would be a very hard situation to manage

[@cuddlecows]

I'm vegan, and when I find dead stuff (mostly bones or cool dried bugs), I collect them (i am like a crow or some shit. I collect rocks too)... I have a shelf of bones because I spend a lot of time in the woods. It really gives people a shock when they come over the vegans house, and I'm like, "want some plant based reeses?" while we are staring at my bone shelf. 😂

[@LiliLedesma-rw2kg]

Story 2: Divorce, babe, divorce.

[@nonananah23]

GUUUURL!!! The art and artist are both gorgeous!! WHAT 😭 DTAH

[@jayaitch88]

52:35 Story 3: Morgan! It’s LENDING! The opposite of borrow is LEND 🤣🤣 I laugh because there have been a couple of episodes where you made the same mistake!

[@CanadianChipmunk]

The first story reminds me of an episode of say yes to dress where a mother and a daughter and her friends come to the salon and Randy and another consultant are trying to find her a dress. She's tried on over a hundred and been to multiple different countries trying to find a dress. And then they find out what the problem is, after like three dresses the daughter finally finds a dress that she loves and the mother hates it she literally laughs at the daughter in the dress. She is deflated and almost crying and Randy actually has to step away he's like I never do this but I can't be here, he's like if I was blessed enough to have a child I would never treat them that way, there's no secret why this daughter can't find a dress and leaves without one

[@dsubunny]

I remember that episode and Randy was soooo upset

[@CanadianChipmunk]

@dsubunny I know right! That mother was trash, she's like if you want it I'll just buy it so we can go, she's like I don't want it if you think I look ugly in it

[@LeilaniTauheed]

Michaela is literally my favorite guest ever! Please keep bringing her back! Also Happy Thanksgiving everyone or the holiday you guys celebrate! ❤

[@sophie_2026]

proud 2x speed watcher here, started watching youtube in 2x speed a few years ago and never turned back, i physically can’t watch it when it’s any slower

[@savyjsumm]

Same like let’s speed it up

[@rayhanashittu8661]

Honestly it just feels like there talking in slo mo

[@anaarias1993]

Me too!! I just can’t every video I can’t. If you watch KZbin videos of Hispanics you’ll understand why. We just talk faster naturally. So when I’m watching videos and it’s not at my normal talking speed I have to 2x it.

[@mariasamartin1624]

i was thinking about this earlier. i do this too and it makes talking/listening to others in irl especially during lectures painfully difficult and tediously long. i always wish i could press 2x speed on me and others lol

[@stephaniegreen8437]

Same! People at 1X speed sound drunk to me now!

[@lifewmeasnb]

Also Morgan, at 10:30, you are right on the money about the psychology about it, theres evidence that shows how if a mother struggles growing up insecure, or subconsiously struggling with their own image, it can be projected when they raise their daughters, out of subconsious protection, as disrespect nagging, or picking apart, because the mom is hyperaware of the similar "flaws", even if the flaws arent bad, its something ive looked into because of a similar situation, and its really puzzling and sad

[@n9na_marie]

i just adore michaela! i love seeing her as a guest on the podcast, i think you two riff off of each other nicely

[@n9na_marie]

also, hello to OP from story three?! she's beautiful and deserves SO much more than what her current partner is giving her! absolutely wonderful artwork as well

[@michellecaudle9413]

As someone who had an emergency c-section and will need one for the next time( on the shorter side with a smaller pelvis), it’s not a walk in the park. There still is a lot of pain after delivery, and you still have the bleeding. I was lucky I didn’t need any heavy pain meds after and had no complications, but a lot Of women do.

[@flowergleamandglow9317]

"You have two hands....likely" Morgan I'm dying lol 😂

[@gabrielle3650]

Story 2: that man was setting up to become monstrously physically abusive without having to worry if she'd leave. He wants complete control and his actions are like a prelude. IT IS SCARY. This is the type of shit that you hear in the beginning of the timeline of a domestic murder case. These men hate women.

[@ZMich8]

27:00 when Morgan said she was afraid of getting hit by a car, I was hit by a car three times so I 100% understand that fear

[@sparksflylove]

In one day or over time?!

[@wilsonamyc]

We really need a "closure" episode for the end of the year with some updates from stories on previous episodes

[@nevadagirl141]

The delusions of the guy in the last story reminds me of the scene in Holidate where the ex's young girlfriend says "this baby isn't going to change our lives" and the sister just laughs hysterically and walks away.

[@sirdan7678]

The Football watcher. His viewership supports these teams, channels, etc, but doesn’t pay his bills, fix the house, do the chores, raise his child, or help with the bonds with his family. If he wants to keep watching TV like he was a teenager, he will find his house falling apart around him and his neglected family gone. But at least he lined the pockets of the NFL, Nike, and College Game Day. 😂😂😂 It’s time to adult

[@khaleesi_cosima]

Underrated comment 👏🏻

[@crosswindstudio]

Story 3 Boyfriend is getting canvases paid for by his family and then wanting to get paid for them by her. He is a con artist

[@kaylammm2080]

i’m quarantined in my room with the chicken pox while my family is celebrating thanksgiving. ty for uploading today, it’s a much needed distraction.

[@Ciela531]

Aw hope you feel better soon and still get some yummy food! I take it there are other people in the house that haven’t had chicken pox or been vaccinated yet and that’s why you’re having to quarantine?

[@Loser-L58008]

Feel better!!!!!

[@sockswithpockets7406]

OMG her art is amazing! I gasped! if I had money I'd be spending it there IMMEDIATELY

[@LeilaniTauheed]

Story 3: OP should start marketing in America and other countries! I guarantee she will become SO successful

[@aplpbn]

1:05:37 her art is insanely beautiful oh my god!!!!!! girlie please leave that ugly old man you sound like the sweetest person ever, you look like an angel and you are incredibly talented

[@LilyFlowerFairy]

A TWO HOUR EPISODE? I’m so blessed. thank you morgan 🩷🩷

[@SweetPea_G]

8:58 As someone who eventually went no-contact with my maladaptive malignant narcissistic mother at 36yo, after wasting YEARS of my life trying everything under the sun to gain her approval and love; I can tell OP that not only is she right to do what she did and to NOT apologize; but I also highly recommend giving up on her ever actually loving anyone, unconditionally.

[@Jaebug-eb6ry]

13:17 As a bridal stylist, the situation is more common than you think. Any brides out there, if you find your dress in a boutique, ask your stylist for a mock appointment! There have been times where brides have found her dress but need to break it to the mom. We would set up second appointments and pretend not to know each other, do the whole thing and ‘find’ the one! A brides glow and smile in their dress is something anyone can spot, mom will pick up on it too!

[@okayokayokay111]

Getting ready to go into the lions den (my conservative family’s thanksgiving dinner) and this is calming me down. So thankful for this pod!

[@katcart44]

Oh, this is what people mean when they say “SO EARLY” lol Love y’all!

[@Ciela531]

1:07:03 that was such a random switch up 😂

[@Siba.Y.4436]

I was busy cleaning, just listening to it then randomly heard his voice saying“Yeah!!”… I’m like wtf just happened😭😂

[@Ciela531]

@ same!! 😂 I was just like “wait whys Justin here? What happened?” 😂 there was no intro or anything Pretty sure it was just an Audible sponsored story, but for some reason she forgot to edit in that intro explanation lol

[@danielafacendo]

Right!? Has to double check to see if the video hadn’t switched to another one

[@jaimenicholson8913]

Her art is AMAZING!!!! Absolutely stunning!

[@daftythewhale]

I actually used to listen to THT at 3x speed on my morning commutes as it meant I could finish the pod before the end of my train journey, plus some extra time to stop and contemplate the stories, lmao

[@tabitas.2719]

Only half way through, but had to pause the video to say: OP, you and your art are gorgeous!! I am so glad you got out of that situation, listened to your gut and are working towards your health!! I know it's not always easy, especially if we are socialized in a traditional/conservative way. All the best to you!

[@Julia-no7xo]

I’m ADHD and autistic and honestly, I won’t lie. I watch these videos in times two speed. That’s the fastest time I can speed up a KZbin video. It won’t go any faster, but I relate to this girly so hard. Just let her let her be. She just enjoying her audiobooks. 1:09:49

[@melissaboyd3041]

On Spotify you can put it wayyyy past 2x😅

[@Raddish93]

With Penny and the animal items, if she really cared so deeply about these values, she also wouldn’t be willing to profit off selling them. She’d want to donate them to museums or animal-advocacy organizations for educational purposes.

[@kitasticc8208]

AAA thank you for the subtitles!! I’m so happy to be able to watch as it comes out again 🥹 thank you for listening Morgan

[@992dancer]

Story 5: LEAVE!!!! GET OUT!!! This is giving so many signs of problematic and scary relationship behavior, s/a you, baby trapping you, and then telling you to have surgery to alter your body to please him while you’re gonna be giving birth?! Get out while you can (you always can, but once the kid arrived it will be harder). Consult a lawyer and find out your options if you can, but get out now, not just for you but for the child you have on the way too ❤️❤️❤️ Wishing you the best ❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicaculbreth3234]

The art from the person who wrote Story 3... girl your work is gorgeous!!! Leave that piece of trash man and go live a great life creating such beautiful art!!! I can minorly see why he wants a cut, because your work is masterful!!! He's still the AH, he shouldn't get a cut, but I can see how a narcissist's brain could get to that conclusion lol

[@elizabassett-wilson5656]

One of my friends said that if you have a kid, you're essentially giving up stability for three years. You have to be okay with letting go of plans and routines because babies/toddlers are chaos gremlins. It's why you pay babysitters. I, myself, have been hired for Oscars nights and a couple of Superbowl Sundays ($$$$$).

[@connharv]

Just came here to say what everybody else is saying. OP your art is gorgeous. I audibly gasped when it was shown on screen. Wishing you much luck in the future. Editing to say: my 96 year old grandma (who is EXTREMELY intelligent, even still in her old age) loves to read. However, she unfortunately lost her vision about 10 years ago. She listens to audiobooks daily. She is the same reader in her heart that she was when she was a little girl, even if she can’t actually read anymore. She actually rents tapes from the library haha. Audiobooks aren’t just for lazy people. They are an accessibility.

[@Ciela531]

1:06:13 Wow that art is so beautiful!! 😍 I see how she’s doing so well!

[@systematicsinner583]

Just had a very rough thanksgiving this year that essentially ended with me laying in my room with a migraine. This episode just immediately helped me unclench my jaw and loosen my shoulders and chill out. Thank you so much Morgan, love your content so much ❤❤❤

[@lifewmeasnb]

Thank you for this on behalf of everyone spending today chillin with themselves, their computer and their cat today😂happy turkey day THT!!!

[@kaceykatt]

story three woke me up to my own relationship in some ways. kind of the same relationship stuff going on with the partner. thanks morgan for reading ❤

[@cassadyseymour2173]

Making working on Thanksgiving actually bearable! Thank you Morgan and team! ❤

[@ajwyk]

Story 1 actually describes my relationship with my “mother” this helped me realize that I’m not crazy about the things that she did/said to me.

[@nixiemartian4658]

People pick and choose about animal cruelty not based on logic or actual ethics but how cute the animal is

[@miranda7286]

Was literally just thinking about how I wish things were open on holidays because when things are closed and I don’t have anything to distract myself with, it makes me think about being alone. Usually I don’t mind it but it’s the holidays.. Came here and was so happy to see this ❤ Thank you Morgan

[@QueenOfHeartsEs]

I froze when you said “Esmeralda” 😂 that’s my name and I never hear it outside of work or family.

[@JordynMassoll]

Thankful for Morgan uploading today❤️

[@crowdedcrow3098]

Story 2: I'm not someone who typically assumes the worst about any given situation, I don't conjure the darkest explanation for why something is... but I find myself feeling far less optimistic about what might've happened to the wife and mother in the second story. There are a number of red flags, aside from the fact that her husband is clearly abusive on many levels. Two things, in particular, make me worry very much for OP. Her last bit of commentary was that she told her husband she was going to take the kids and leave and she indicated that he responded in a way that was strikingly different from his normal way; with absolute calm. As most of us know, the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence is after she tells her partner she's leaving but before she's had the chance to physically remove herself. I find it unnerving that her husband responded so calmly when he habitually loses his temper. The other element that worries me, of course, is that she never typed another word; not only did she provide no further responses or updates to this post, Morgan said OPs account shows no other posts, period. I recognize there are many potential explanations for this, perhaps more credible and likely than the worst case scenario I'm dancing around. Chances are, OP was able to escape her abusive marriage and she and her children are in a better place. It's also possible OP is still with her husband, either in denial or working out how to leave. Nevertheless, I'm uneasy and hoping we will learn something soon.

[@Avg567]

Video idea if there are stories on Reddit like that but “the thanksgiving after-math”

[@Jarethenator]

The last guy is practically a caricature. To be that oblivious and, frankly, immature is both baffling and not very surprising at all. Frankly, I don't think he should have had a kid if he can't fathom the idea that he has to change what already sounded like a lobsided arrangement with his partner. He doesn't respect her and doesn't respect his child. We'd all hope this man would mature, but if their marriage is still going after that child turns 18 then I would be truly shocked. I don't even know if that marriage will last that long, even. He's heading straight for a divorce.

[@poptarts4723]

Morgan, I hopefully have some reassuring words about wedding dress shopping. I went about a year ago and got married this summer. I also had fears about how I would look and family. The thing about wedding dresses, they are the most beautiful and tailored dress most people will ever wear. You will be surprised how you feel trying them on. At least this was my experience. I did my first shopping experience with 2 friends who couldn’t come to where I live to shop. That was great as a lower stress first experience. I was with friends and since I was only visiting the town, the expectation to absolutely love a dress was low. It did help me figure out the style I wanted.

[@zeakagirl]

If I am relistening to a series because the next book is coming out I will increase the speed. Usually between 1.2 and 1.7. I am actually doing this now with the Stormlight series to preparation for Wind and Truth. So excited! 😃

[@Paulygotto]

Life before death

[@TalenynWren]

Haha the Way of Kings is exactly what I tested this on.

[@GraysBlue]

woke up sick today and was left alone all day as my family left for thanksgiving dinner and then saw wicked after. was super bummed and felt awful physically and emotionally so this episode was extra nice today, thank you for always being a light for us viewers (:

[@FoxBD]

She's gorgeous & so is her incredible talent.

[@TuvaPersson113]

1:10:40 my pet peeve is when someone said they read a book but they listened to it. Reading is when you read text of a page if you listened to it you didn’t read it. I don’t have anything against people who do listen to books I do it myself I just don’t think that you can call it reading.

[@omi_shad]

With story 7, is there a chance he could listen to the football and look after the baby? I know he should be all there for the baby but at least if he can hear the game then he knows what's going on but also focus on the baby.

[@chrysanthi_]

I just had my second meal of the day at 7 pm because of how my stomach gets up during my days of the month, and this is the best thing to listen to while unwinding

[@shelby_button]

5:53 I felt the same way but trust me those bridal consultants are INCREDIBLE and make you feel SO GOOD about yourself. My consultant pulled something I never would’ve thought to grab based on a tattoo I had and the floral pattern looking similar to one she remembered them having. And BOOM in she walks with THE dress. A few alterations and add ons later with their fabulous seamstress and it was a dream dress for me. A professional bridal shop is going to be soooo good at making you feel comfortable. And remember, the less people the better. Go alone if you want to and don’t feel guilty about it. It’s for YOU.

[@njc1304]

The second story has me FUMING!! So abusive 😡.

[@olzuzu]

Wow thank you OP for sharing your art! They are awesome 🔥 given you are so into it with a lot of energy and good at socials, great future ahead of you 👍👍

[@aVeganMaya]

As an animal rights activist, I completely agree with you that selling the dead animals and profiting on animal abuse should not be ethical at all for Penny. I actually don't understand how Penny is a vegetarian if she has those beliefs, since egg laying hens and milk cows suffer the most of all animals in the agricultural industry... And btw, if anybody has a fur coat or something like that that they don't know what to do with, you can donate it to animal sanctuaries! They help keep the animals warm during cold winters, and it's an amazing way to give back to the animals ❤😊

[@danaboo88]

Omg artist from the Philippines- your art is fucking INCREDIBLE and YOU ARE GORGEOUS!!! Know your worth baby! 🙌🏼🫶🏼✨😘

[@smolbattybat296]

She and her art are crazy beautiful!! No wonder he went after her, he saw the potential to make money off her :(

[@madimoe8331]

26:17 babes.the babysitter didn't Rob them. I bet good money that that husband made it up so the mom would have to be home more.

[@dinimueter9961]

I work with a blind person who listens to everything on at least 3x speed for work. I bet she would listen to audio books on that speed, too. Everything else is too slow for her now, since she trained herself to work with that speed.

[@mfsphotographe]

Story 3 blew my mind... I'm a photographer and my boyfriend wants to help me pay for promo stuff, my website and a lot of things related to my business (even though I feel bad about it and say no he still does) and it's the most supportive and cutest thing ever! 🥺

[@Keisha_slps]

I love how were always blessed with so many great guests and that morgan always switches up the co hosts love everyone ❤❤

[@explore_with_em_x]

As someone that has experienced natural birth AND a cesarian section. I would push 1 million more babies out of my hooha before I opt for a section again. ANYONE that says it’s the easy way out is delusional! The pain and recovery of that surgery is excruciating. The burning sensations I felt when my incision started healing went all the way through my layers. I’ll NEVER understand why anyone would opt for one if they really didn’t need to. Yeah, vaginal birth is hard and it hurts. But if all goes well, the pain afterwards is minimal compared to surgery.

[@joshbgames5101]

Side note, there's an entire children's series called "The borrowers." It's about little people like 5-6 inches tall who take our things for help them live.

[@scullinc]

I related to 2 stories this week! I'm a c section mom, I needed to have one due to some medical things and it is not easy, it's a major surgery, but I regret nothing. I am a real mom and doubt nothing. My husband is also a big football guy and he watches almost every day of the week but we have a deal where if I have a show I want to watch or the baby is distracted and needs no TV time, he'll watch it on his phone. He also takes care of our son without issue and has the game on in the background. He gets down on the floor, plays with our son and it's never an issue. You don't need dedicated alone time to watch a football game 🤷‍♀️ you can also record the game and watch at night after the baby is to bed if you REALLY need to watch it undivided.

[@jjanon2371]

1:11:00 I wouldn't say that audio books "don't count", but to say that it's only about information being conveyed kind of misses the art of writing, in my opinion. Especially if the book was published with specific indentation, paragraphs structure and things like that which change the way you see the story structure. In reading you take in different information about things like grammar and sentence structure instead of listening to the voice actor's interpretation of how the pace should go, how the characters would talk or how the author's tone would be. You get to imagine people's voices and accents without any influence, aside from the writing itself. The experience is not superior, it's just vastly different. Audio books are kind of their own art form, and the voice acting is part of that art. I wonder if there are authors who write differently when they have audio books in mind, and who change their style if they want it to be read individually. like composers who desire their music to be listened to live in a full auditorium, versus alone with noise cancelling headphones, they just change the way you experience the art. I also work with neuro diverse children part-time and audio books and audio resources are a Godsend, so I love them for that too. TLDR: I think listening to audio books and reading books are different art forms, which can deliver different experiences and interpretations of the same story. Each have pros and cons. They are supposed to be enjoyed differently and not ranked against each other.

[@cquinnb]

This was everything I needed for my post- hosting clean up. Thanks gals ❤🩷

[@kendrahall9700]

This was such a good episode!! Such a good variety of stories, and great takes. Plus all the Wicked references made my heart happy❤️

[@chrysanthi_]

Story 3: OP your art is gorgeous! It looks out of the world, and the last pictures are so realistic, I love iiit

[@soymilkisa]

thankful for this podcast!! thanks for the turkey day drop 🫶🏽

[@Dragonroar871]

I have ADHD and dyslexia ,I do love reading but I really struggled in school when it came to homework where I had to read about things I just wasn't interested in. One time in university I had a presentation so I put my script into a text to speech so I could listen to it instead of just reading it over and over, it helped me so much. I bet If I could have done all readings on audio books in university it probably would have made it easy to understand for me at least.

[@checkinyotalent]

the joy i have in my heart when i log on and it’s a new episode 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@watermellie]

Regarding audio books... I don't judge people for listening, whatever they want to do is their business. The reason I don' t like audio books is because when actually reading I get so into the story it's like I am there and I can't connect like that just listening or even watching movies. Nothing can replace reading for me.

[@animenation2500]

So you just didn't listen to Jerry huh?