btchfest

What does it mean to be a tomboy in 2025? For decades, the word described girls who shunned pink dresses in favor of scraped knees, tree climbing, sports, and “boyish” interests. But does the label still hold meaning...

From being told to carry pepper spray to changing their entire routines to avoid danger, women have long been expected to shoulder the responsibility for their own safety — but why? In this week's episode, Sami and Ami...

Why do so many women feel like there’s a deadline for figuring life out? Whether it’s marriage, kids, career, or success by 30, there’s a deep-rooted pressure to hit certain milestones “on time.” In this episode, we...

<p >It’s a lingering Double standard. Men aren’t labeled as “working dads” because it’s assumed that their career remains uninterrupted by parenthood. So…why is this label still applied to mothers?</p> <p></p> <p>What...

The pop culture we experience during our formative years — especially in childhood and adolescence — has such a lasting impact on us as adults because those years are a time of intense emotional and psychological...

<p>What defines a "girl's girl"? In this episode, we explore the traits that set her apart: she’s the friend who shows up for you, celebrates your wins, and stands by your side on tough days. A girl’s girl embodies...

<p>While plenty of men love a witty woman, there's a curious pattern: some men seem to feel uneasy or even resentful when a woman outshines them in humor. Why is that? Does it boil down to insecurity, gender...

<p>Have you ever told a little white lie to your doctor about your weight, your symptoms, or how you're truly feeling? If so, you're not alone—and this episode is for you.</p> <p>Join hosts Ami and Sami as they dive...

<p>Ever since we were kids, we’ve been asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” But what happens if we can’t see anyone who looks or feels like us doing the thing we dream of? In this episode, we dive into the...

<p>Have you ever found yourself conceding the armrest in a crowded theater or airplane, not out of generosity but out of habit, driven by a set of unspoken “rules” you’ve created in your mind? In this episode, we dive...

<p>In this week's episode, we dive into the reasons why so many women feel the pressure to put on a brave face, even when facing difficult challenges. From the fear of being judged to the internalized expectation of...

<p>In this week's episode, we explore the roots of our struggle with accountability —why we avoid it, where the guilt stems from, and the deep-seated reasons asking for help feels so difficult when we don't know the...

<p>Ever find yourself going above and beyond to please someone that is nowhere near your inner circle? It may be your trauma response at work! Whether from childhood, past relationships or insecurity, Ami and Sami are...

<p>Join Ami and Sami as they openly discuss issues that strongly affect women so we can heal trauma and inspire change, one question at a time. </p> <p> </p> <p>In this week's episode, we explore our own histories of...

<p>Join Ami and Sami as they openly discuss issues that strongly affect women so we can heal trauma and inspire change, one question at a time. </p> <p> </p> <p>In this week's episode, we'll dive into the age-old term...