Parents Who Think

What happens when a woman is the breadwinner and her husband takes the lead at home? Apparently, a lot of raised eyebrows, unsolicited opinions, and a bizarre mix of pity and praise. Entrepreneur and mother Priscilla McKinney joins me to talk about flipping the script on traditional gender roles, how she and her husband Steve made the switch, and what it really means to thrive in a setup that works for them—not society’s outdated rulebook.

We get into the hilarity of watching people fumble over the idea of a stay-at-home dad (spoiler: they either worship him or assume he’s unemployed), the brutal weight of being the sole financial provider, and the power of letting go—of guilt, control, and the need to know everything about your child’s life.

This one is for anyone who's ever questioned the status quo, felt the pressure to do it all, or needed a reminder that you get to decide what your family dynamic looks like. Listen in and prepare to unlearn a few things.

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• Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Marie Cruz

• Cover art by Anthony Oram

Sex toys: ancient history, cultural icon, and—if Sarah Forbes has anything to say about it—essential to our understanding of sexuality. This week, Danusia sits down with the anthropologist and former curator of the Museum of Sex in New York to talk about the rise (and rise) of sex toys, the deep-rooted taboos around pleasure, and why we need to stop acting like vibrators were invented last week.

We get into it all: the women who curate collections of sex toys like others collect fine wine, the psychology of private vs. shame, and why investing in high-end pleasure tech might just be self-care at its finest. Oh, and then we take a detour into the world of sex dolls—because, of course.

Expect frank talk, fascinating insights, and a solid reminder that knowing your body is power. Let’s put the stigma to bed, shall we?

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We've been sold a lie: that working parents can “have it all” if they just work hard enough. Today, we’re tearing that fantasy to shreds. Danusia Malina-Derben PWT host is in conversation with journalist and author Christine Armstrong. They get  brutally honest about the impossible expectations of juggling kids, careers, and sanity. Burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a rigged system that needs changing. They talk about the silent struggles, the real costs of trying to “do it all,” and why it’s not you failing, it’s the structure. Tune in to blow up the myth and start demanding better.

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From Self-Doubt to Self-Love with Jeanette Leblanc

Ah, the old “you’re too much” conundrum. Too loud, too opinionated, too ambitious, too everything—and somehow, simultaneously, not enough. If you’ve ever felt stuck in this impossible tug-of-war, you are not alone.

Joining Danusia today is Jeanette Leblanc, writer, coach, and self-proclaimed champion of “too muchness.” They get into what it means to reclaim our full, unapologetic selves—without waiting for permission. Jeanette shares her own path from self-doubt to radical self-love, including the messy, gut-wrenching, but ultimately liberating process of breaking free from the boxes we’re shoved into.

They cover it all—motherhood, desire, monogamy (or the lack thereof), self-forgiveness, and that unshakable need to live on our own damn terms. Plus, Jeanette’s got a Jung quote tattooed on her ribs, so you know this conversation is good.

Feeling the pull to unleash your own “too muchness?” Press play. The world needs all of you.

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Motherhood and sexuality—two things we’re told don’t belong in the same sentence. But who made that rule? And why are we still following it?

Steph wasn’t about to.

After decades of marriage, she found herself single, re-entering the dating world with a libido very much intact. But society had a different script for her: midlife divorce means fading into the background. Sex? Desire? Not for women past a certain age.

Well. About that.

In this episode, Steph shares what really happens when you stop putting yourself last—how desire resurfaces, how dating multiple people changes the game, and why owning your sexuality is about so much more than sex.

If you’ve ever wondered whether life gets smaller after divorce, press play. The answer is a resounding no.

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