
Ambivalent Bitches
By Gia Fracalossi

Ambivalent BitchesAug 25, 2022

EP. 30: It Starts and Ends With Me
In today's bonus episode, I am chatting freely about the internal and external challenges that I have recently been facing on my personal journey. Additionally, I discuss what I have been doing to try to rediscover the magic in simply existing, as well as a few exciting backend podcast changes that will be taking place this upcoming week.

EP. 29: Hannah Nalley on the Modeling Industry, Career Shifts, + Sober October
In today's episode, I am joined by Hannah Nalley, a model, musician, and author of The Model Survival Guide. Together, we chat about her journey as a professional model, what lead her to shift gears and write an informative exposé about the industry, and living a sober-curious or sober-by-choice lifestyle. Additionally, Hannah opens up about dropping out of college and moving to NYC to pursue a career in modeling, navigating self-doubt and holding onto your creativity in the face of adversity or resistance, the intersectionality of social media, nightlife, and modeling, and making the life-changing decision to explore sobriety.
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EP. 28: Get the Fuck Offline (But Listen to This First) with Abby Wellner
In today's episode, I am joining podcast forces with Abby Wellner, host of Good Human, to bring you a light-hearted, yet low-key philosophical discussion about our experiences as both creators and consumers of content in the digital age. We share our struggles with setting and upholding boundaries on social media, FOMO on online trends and pop culture happenings, the effects of having immediate and unlimited access to curated versions of ourselves and others, cancel culture, and probably too much more.
Part 2 will be live next week on Good Human! Maybe stay online until then.
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EP. 27: All in the Name of Authenticity
In today's episode, I am embracing my contrarian spirit by challenging the current online trend to share your current struggles in an effort to be perceived as more authentic and/or relatable. Additionally, I touch on being an indecisive bitch who can't settle on bathroom tiles, my official review of Hocus Pocus 2, and the importance of knowing your boundaries, as well as your personal purpose for posting, and not allowing either of those things to be compromised by what's popular.
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EP. 26: Girl and The Gov on Rebranding Politics, Podcasting + Creating an Impact
In today's episode, I am joined by Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved, co-founders and co-hosts of Girl and The Gov and Girl and The Gov, The Podcast, respectively. Together, we discuss their efforts to rebrand politics in a way that is both relatable and understandable to Millenials and Gen Z-ers, how podcasting has amplified their mission tenfold, and the significant role that social impact plays in everything they do. Additionally, Sammy and Maddie open up about their experiences with interrupting a historically rigid space as young women, the lack of appreciation for podcasters, struggling to celebrate wins, the constant pressure to keep up with the news cycle, their opinions on political figures being active on TikTok and Instagram, why you don't need to be an expert to get civically involved, and what keeps them hopeful about the future of politics.
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EP. 25: Personally Victimized by Influencing
In today's episode, I am discussing influencer culture and how/why my opinions have changed regarding the industry in recent weeks. Additionally, I touch on a few current events that are in need of attention and action (links below to get educated and involved), the perspective shift I have experienced since turning 24, and responding to your anonymous commentary on influencing.
Current Events Mentioned
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EP. 24: Kelly Rocklein on User-Generated Content (UGC), Child-Free Living, + Social Responsibility
In today's episode, I am joined by Kelly Rocklein, a full-time Creative Director for a top 1% Shopify brand and part-time, 6-figure UGC creator. Together, we discuss her accomplished career in the digital space, living a child-free lifestyle by choice, and the importance of getting educated and involved socially. Additionally, Kelly opens up about growing up in a low-income household, breaking into the marketing industry without a degree, the personal growth she has experienced by going against the grain, creating an online community to support fellow child-free individuals and to help fight for social justice, and how to best handle keyboard warriors.
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EP. 23: Melissa Pyrch on Publishing a Book, Facing Rejection, + Meeting Your Dream
In today's episode, I am joined by Melissa Prych, the author of Beyond the Bell: 12 Lessons for Navigating Your Life After High School. Together, we discuss her journey to publishing her first literary work of art, handling multiple rejections along the way, and the enlightening idea of "meeting your dream". Additionally, Melissa opens up about her career as an educator and how she has evolved over the past two decades, helping her students navigate fear both in and outside of the classroom, authenticity being the "secret sauce" to accomplish her goals, embracing failure as an opportunity to grow, and connecting with her younger self to discover her path.
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EP. 22: Fuck Being ”That Girl”
In today's episode, I am haphazardly sharing my thoughts on the online healing and self-improvement space, as well as the wide array of aesthetics that are associated with that niche (i.e., clean girl, hot girl, it girl, and that girl). Additionally, I touch on being in my Joanna Gaines era, creating a healthy distance from social media as both a creator and consumer of content, and understanding that you have the power to be the sole pioneer of your personal journey.
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EP. 21: Anna Przy on Becoming a Content Creator, Recovering From Burnout, + Demystifying Mental Health
In today's episode, I am joined by Anna Przy, the manifesting millennial who is taking the digital wellness space by storm. Together, we discuss building community online, healing from years of self-neglect, and uncomplicating the conversation around mental health. Additionally, Anna opens up about her journey to and from burnout, unsubscribing from hustle culture and arbitrary societal expectations, how prioritizing rest and self-care changed her life, protecting her and her audience's peace by censoring "hate" comments, and her advice to 20-somethings.
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help
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EP. 20: My Undergrad Internship From Hell
In today's episode, I am recounting the various traumatic events that took place during my undergraduate internship experience. Please keep in mind that both domestic violence and sexual assault are mentioned multiple times throughout this story. Additionally, I touch on the importance of asking straight-up questions during the internship interview process, red flags to look out for in non-profit mental health "counseling" organizations, and knowing your worth as a student, intern, and human being.
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EP. 19: Lindsey Crawford on Empathy and Entrepreneurship, Pivoting in Your Twenties, + Being a Voice for the Lonely
In today's episode, I am joined by Lindsey Crawford, the CEO of Girl Gang Socials. Together, we discuss the intersection of empathy and entrepreneurship, accepting failures and pivoting in your twenties, and being the voices that we needed when we were struggling on our journeys. Additionally, Lindsey opens up about her college experience and why she dropped out, experimenting with different career and life paths, the evolution of GGS and building out a team, navigating a long-term relationship breakup and healing from codependent tendencies, and getting out of her own way.
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EP. 18: Your Dislikes Are Just as Valid as Your Likes
In today's episode, things get rowdy as I walk you through my running list of things that I strongly dislike (AKA hate). Some may call them hot takes, but I think of this as an unhinged opportunity for you to get to know me better because the things we don't fuck with mean something. Additionally, I touch on learning to cut myself breaks without feeling guilty, embracing fluidity in my identity and how I label myself, and hitting 3,000 Ambivalent Bitches on TikTok.
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EP. 17: Sammi Beatrice on Keeping Promises, Getting Honest, + Turning Pain Into Purpose
In today's episode, I am joined by Sammi Beatrice, the host of the Fashion Your Passion podcast. Together, we discuss why keeping promises to yourself is the ultimate way to achieve your goals, the value in getting honest with yourself and others about both the highs and lows of your journey, and how you can transform your pain into purpose. Additionally, Sammi opens up about reconceptualizing work/life balance as a college student, her experience at Scout's Agency, struggling with an undiagnosed mental illness in high school, the power of mentors and therapy, unlearning people-pleasing tendencies, and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.
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EP. 16: What They Don’t Tell You About Creating the Life of Your Dreams
In today's episode, I am returning to my roots by throwing all structure to the wind and speaking directly from the heart about the harsh reality of creating the life of your dreams, as well as my current mental health and entrepreneurship challenges. Additionally, I touch on the online facade that is being on a #healingjourney, how I handled ruptures in my relationship with myself in the past, and what I have been doing to shift my approach to be able to repair those cracks today.
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help
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EP. 15: Kara Bergerstock on Student Mental Health, Having an Abortion, + Building a New Life in a New City
In today's episode, I am joined by Kara Bergerstock, a clinical psychology doctoral student currently living in Chicago. Together, we discuss struggling with our mental health as undergrads in psych programs, the need for more open conversations about topics that are deemed controversial or taboo in our society, and the freedom that comes with exploring and embracing one's full identity. Additionally, Kara opens up about how therapy has changed her life for the better, the importance of social justice and cultural diversity in her studies and work, having an abortion alone as a teen and how that affected the trajectory of her life, moving to Chicago, and having the opportunity to explore her bisexuality, ethnicity, and other parts of her identity in a new environment.
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Reproductive Healthcare Resources
LIST OF GYNECOLOGISTS WHO WILL PERFORM A TUBAL STERILIZATION
LIST OF PHYSICIANS WHO WILL PERFORM A VASECTOMY
Donate to Support Abortion Access
DONATE TO INDEPENDENT ABORTION CLINICS
FIND + DONATE TO A LOCAL ABORTION FUND
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EP. 14: Building Self-Confidence and Sex Dreams About Exes
In today's episode, I respond to the Ambivalent Bitches' anonymous confessions and questions, which range from building self-confidence to having sex dreams about your exes! Additionally, I touch on the challenges of being a puppy/dog owner, entering my 24th year of existence, and not having a driver's license.
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EP. 13: The Overturning of Roe
In today's episode, I speak about the impact of the SCOTUS's decision to overturn Roe Versus Wade, which was a landmark decision that made access to abortion a constitutional right for individuals with uteruses across the nation for the past 49 years. Additionally, I discuss influencer silence, white privilege and white savior complex, and ways to get involved in the fight for reproductive freedom and justice for all.
Reproductive Healthcare Resources
LIST OF GYNECOLOGISTS WHO WILL PERFORM A TUBAL STERILIZATION
LIST OF PHYSICIANS WHO WILL PERFORM A VASECTOMY
Donate to Support Abortion Access
DONATE TO INDEPENDENT ABORTION CLINICS
FIND + DONATE TO A LOCAL ABORTION FUND
Pennsylvania Voter Information
SUPPORT JOSHUA SHAPIRO FOR PA GOVERNOR
SUPPORT JOHN FETTERMAN FOR PA SENATE
Attend a Local Protest
BANS OFF OUR BODIES (DANVILLE)
BANS OFF OUR BODIES (BLOOMSBURG)
BIPOC Creators on Reproductive Justice
MPLSADONIA ON DECOLONIZATION + BUILDING COMMUNITY
JAMEELAH JONES ON ANGER + ACTIVISM
KOI ON PROPER PROTEST ETIQUETTE
Additional References
PUBLIC BLACK FEMINISM IN PRACTICE

EP. 12: Merci Hypnosis on Calling Out Spiritual BS, Healing Others, + Leaning Into the Unknown
In today's episode, I am joined by my good friend and spiritual hypnotist, Merci Hypnosis. Together, we discuss the need for change in the digital spiritual community, the realization that you do not need to be "healed" in order to help others on their journeys, and why leaning into uncertainty and uncomfortability is essential for growth. Additionally, Merci opens up about the traumatic loss of her father, learning to listen to and trust her intuition, discovering her true purpose, and the significance of mental health awareness and integration in her work.
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EP. 11: Constructive Criticism and Canceled by Cosplayers
In today's episode, I talk about being fearful of social media growth, realizing that one's existence has value regardless of what they may or may not have accomplished, and learning to accept and appreciate constructive criticism. Additionally, I speak on getting “canceled” by the cosplay community on Instagram, getting #Krissed on TikTok, and Lizzo taking accountability and action in response to the use of harmful terminology in her new single. Further, I wrap up this episode with a new weekly segment where I challenge the Ambivalent Bitches to be more introspective by asking an open-ended question.
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EP. 10: In My Flop Girl Era
In today's episode, I speak openly about being in my flop girl era, but desiring to be in my hot girl era, recognizing that not everyone is worthy of hearing your story, and embarking on a journey to discover my personal style. Additionally, I touch on my recent business coaching session with Fi, my obsession with Sydney Sweeney and Katy DeGroot, and wanting to brush back up on the psychology of learning and habit-forming.
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EP. 9: Oh, She Is Definitely a Cancer
In today's episode, I introduce a new weekly segment where I discuss something that I have recently been feeling indecisive about. This week, the hot topic is batch versus intuitive content creation! Additionally, I talk about prioritizing self-care during heavy times of collective trauma, my annual ritual of crying on my birthday, and why I believe Sadie Sink's character in Stranger Things, Max, is a fellow Moon Child.
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EP. 8: Milestones and the Multiverse
In today's episode, I speak candidly about the importance of celebrating small wins, the intersectionality of mental health and activism, and potentially kick-starting a waxing series on TikTok. Additionally, I touch on the Barker-Kardashian wedding, kids being intellectual creatures, my most recent Netflix obsession, and banking on Stranger Things changing my life.
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EP. 7: Influencing Is Not Dead
In today's episode, I chat about Emma Chamberlain's hot take on influencer culture, responding to unsolicited and potentially harmful advice on the internet, and knowing nothing about nothing.
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EP. 6: Guilty As Charged
In today's episode, I explore the human emotion of guilt and how it can be addressed in a way that is conducive to positive change in one's life. Additionally, I touch on the beginning of Retrograde and how it has been affecting me, my new Hulu obsession, and working with a business coach.
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EP. 5: I Think I Might Be the Problem
In today's episode, I discuss my own self-limiting beliefs, how they have been keeping me in a cycle of negativity and hardship on all fronts, and what I have been doing to prove them wrong. Additionally, I touch on the disheartening news of the very likely overturning of Roe v. Wade, my Curology journey, and taking a necessary step back from social media.
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EP. 4: Existential Crises and the Value of Vulnerability
In today's episode, I essentially give you all a brain dump of the last 24 hours. Additionally, I get into how it has felt to be seen and validated by a large influx of people on the internet, the seemingly universal experience of pondering one's existence starting in early childhood, and the power that being vulnerable holds.
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EP. 3: Moving Forward When You Fall Backwards
In today's episode, I talk about a variety of topics ranging from virality not being the move to the fucking realness of endorphins. Additionally, I speak on how to navigate icky emotions when that is the last thing on Earth that you feel capable of doing and offer some low effort, but effective steps that you can take to get yourself on track to feeling like yourself again.
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help
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EP. 2: Mental Health Struggles and Dropping Out of Grad School
In today's episode, a light-hearted convo about recent events in pop culture and my personal life is had. Additionally, I dive into a very vulnerable discussion about my experiences leading up to grad school, my time as a student in NYU's Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness Master's program, and the factors that propelled me to take the leap and walk away.
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help
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EP. 1: Calling All Ambivalent Bitches
In today's episode, I give listeners a small glimpse into my mind by explaining why and how the podcast came to fruition, the meaning behind the podcast name, and what to expect moving forward.
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