Too Much To Handle with Hannah Cranston

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Couples are having to learn how to be in a confined space together 24/7, work together in that same confined space, and face a pretty significant life event/life trauma together. A global pandemic is scary and it's vastly changing the way we live our lives, so dealing with that in a partnership definitely has its benefits, but it also has its obstacles. Today, licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex therapy, Vanessa Marin, talk about how best to nurture our relationships, while in quarantine.   The Simple Daily Check-In Every Couple Needs To Be Doing Right Now: click here Head over to www.VMTherapy.com with all the sex-related questions you’ve been dying to ask! If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

How can you make money from home after being laid off? What opportunities should you pursue? How can small businesses get creative right now? And will working remote be the new norm?   Emily Thompson, of Being Boss, and I answer these questions and more! Follow Emily on Instagram and listen to her podcast Being Boss!  If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

Today, Jackie Koppell (Politics Explained, Quickly) and I answer your questions about coronavirus and the current global pandemic. Topics include: if you should get tested, how to get tested, and what the government is doing to protect you. Follow Jackie Koppell on Instagram to get your daily dose of politics. If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

As a global pandemic ravages through our cities, our communities, and the world, a lot of us are feeling really scared and stressed right now. Including myself. So today on the show, I am going to be the one who asks a question, because frankly I don't have the answer of how can we practice self-care in self-quarantine? I bring in self-love expert, Paul Fishman to guide us through this difficult time and make sure we are taking care of ourselves, so that we can ultimately, take care of others. Follow Paul Fishman Instagram, listen to his podcast The Road To Self Love and get a free 7-day trial of his Self Love on-demand app to join his dance party now! . If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com  

Today I chat with Too Much To Handle listener, Kylie, a Type A, high-achiever, and total scholastic rockstar, who is struggling with imposter syndrome. I bring in expert, Bridget Todd, one of my personal heroes, to discuss why high-achieving women are more prone to imposter syndrome, how to fight against negative self-talk, and squash feeling like a fraud for good!  Follow Bridget on Twitter, Instagram, and catch her next solution session at AFROPUNK. If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

Today I chat with Too Much To Handle listener, Trevor, as we talk about big emotions and learning coping strategies for when we feel completely and utterly consumed by our thoughts and feelings. We also get into some of the societal expectations of men to always be tough. I bring in expert, Dr. Chris Donaghue, to help us all learn how to quote unquote deal with our emotions and navigate life and the full spectrum of the human experience.  Follow Dr. Chris on Instagram @drdonaghue and tune in to Loveline Monday through Thursday nights! If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

Today I chat with Too Much To Handle listener, Stephanie, who is grieving a pretty devastating friend break up. Studies show that break ups with friends can be just as, if not more, heartbreaking than a romantic break up. I bring in Refinery29 host Grace Baldridge, who has been through her own shattering friend breakup, to help Stephanie (and all of us) learn to cope with this difficult fact of life. Follow Grace Baldridge on Instagram @Gracebaldrige, watch her series State of Grace on Refinery29 and check out her music on Spotify! If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

Today I chat with Too Much To Handle listener, Rachel, who is sick and tired of following the way things have always been done and wants to break through in her career. As a generation who refuses to just climb corporate ladders until we retire, I know a lot of us can relate to this desire to chart our own career paths. I bring in expert Xochitl Renteln, a Physician Assistant and health Instagram influencer, to chat about how she used her education and desire for something more, to design the career of her dreams. Follow Xochitl Renteln on Instagram @xo.healthy! If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

Today I chat with Too Much To Handle listener, Abby, who has recently been diagnosed with a disability. As she struggles to balance her new needs with the obstacles inherent in college and just life in general, I invite expert, Keah Brown, to help Abby learn to thrive despite her new disability and help all of us become better allies to our differently abled friends. Keah Brown is a disability rights activist, author, journalist, and writer. She is also known as the creator of the viral hashtag #DisabledAndCute.  Follow Keah Brown on Twitter @Keah_Maria and check out her book! If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

Today I chat with Too Much To Handle listener, Kellie, all about body positivity! We do a deep dive into why we sometimes act confident and as though we love our bodies in front of others, but engage in some pretty negative self- talk when we're in private. I bring in expert, Whitney Catalano, who is a anti-diet Registered Dietitian, to help us figure out how to bridge the gap between how we act about our bodies and how we really feel, all with the intention of learning to love and accept our bodies as they are. Follow Whitney Catalano on Instagram @trustyourbodyproject and on her website. If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

Today I chat with Too Much To Handle listener, Anne, who shares her harrowing story of domestic abuse. I bring in trauma-informed, psychotherapist Seerut Chawla, to discuss red flags of abusive relationships, both emotional and physical, and how our past can affect our future relationships. This episode is very powerful, but also very graphic, so I want to give a trigger warning for anyone who may have experienced or may currently be experiencing abuse. Follow Seerut Chawla on Instagram @seerutkchawla. If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

Today I chat with "Too Much To Handle" listener, Nadine, who wants help making new friends as an adult. We all know this can be a STRUGGLE, especially when you're dealing with different work schedules, partners and families, and just LIFE. I bring in community-building expert, Sophia Parsa, Head of Community at FabFitFun and the founder of Mountain Gate, to help Nadine (and all of us!) establish meaningful connections with people and build our girl gang! Follow Sophia Parsa on Instagram @sophiaparsa and @mountaingate. If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

Today I chat with "Too Much To Handle" listener, Maria, who says she's feeling exhausted and burnt out from always bearing the emotional labor in her relationships. We are joined by the power couple behind the IGNTD podcast, Adi and Sophie Jaffe, who help Maria (and us all!) figure out what our boundaries are and start communicating them! We talk about how healthy boundaries allow us to practice better self-care AND improve our relationships! Follow Adi and Sophie Jaffe on Instagram @IGNTD.me, @dradijaffe, and @sophie.jaffe and check out their podcast, IGNTD.   If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

Today I chat with "Too Much To Handle" listener, Ray, who says he's a bigger guy who struggles with his body image and just can't escape the pressure from society to be chiseled into a body type that is just impossible for him to achieve with his genetics. I know a lot of us can relate to that.  We often hear about how negative body image affects women, but don't talk enough about how body image affects men too. We get into the role that toxic masculinity plays and also bring in an expert to give Ray, and frankly all of us, some tangible tips to becoming body neutral and start loving the skin we're in! Body image support Facebook page for men: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1397996740324975/?ref=bookmarks Follow Ryan Sheldon on Instagram @RealRyanSheldon, his website TheRyanSheldon.com, or catch him on Loveline every other Tuesday. If you have a question and want to be featured on the next episode, send me a DM on Instagram @HannahCranston or email TMTHshow@gmail.com

This season, while this show is still FOR you, it's also BY you.  Every week we are taking YOUR calls and questions to help you step into your power, own your confidence, and navigate life in a world that tells us we're "too much." DM me @HannahCranston or email me your questions at TMTHshow@gmail.com and you'll have the opportunity to hop on a live Skype with me on our next episode to talk it out together!! You can stay anonymous or scream your name from the rooftops, but I can't wait to meet you and have you be the star of my next episode. It's about time we feel empowered in our skin and in our selves.

We are all inspired by someone in our life, who is just the epitome of badassery— living life to the beat of their own drum and every day to the fullest. But how can we embody that ourselves? How can we live more "out loud?" I’ve been on a personal journey to discover the answer and today, I’m sharing my tips to tapping into your inner badass and living life just a little bigger. Some housekeeping: As I’ve mentioned before we are taking a little break from the pod as I make way for something that I'm suuuuper excited to announce so please make sure you're following me @HannahCranston on Instagram for that news. This is our last episode until then…so stay tuned!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think your passion is just a “hobby” and can’t ever be a source of income or even be your career? Think again! When you choose to get creative and ask for what you want from life, your “passion project,” your side hustle, and yes, even your hobby, can become your full-time job. No one knows this better than Kim Horcher, formerly of TYT and Nerd Alert, now a host on Super League Gaming, Jedi Council, and Geek&Glitter. Kim turned her passion for nerd culture, into a full time job and is slowly building an empire based on her love of gaming, Star Wars, and all things nerdy! Listen to how she did it and how you can too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the greatest things in life-- love, career, adventure-- are SCARY! The threat of failing and falling flat on our face can sometimes even prevent us from taking the leap into the great unknown to achieve and experience all that we want in life. But how can we overcome these fears to live out our wildest dreams? Today I'm giving you the secret to overcoming your fear of failure, so that NOTHING holds you back from your best life, the life you deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is full of setbacks, heartbreak, and rejection. It’s not about avoiding these pitfalls, but rather cultivating resilience and climbing your way back to the top. If anyone knows how to bounce back after hitting rockbottom, it’s Arielle Lorre. Now a health and lifestyle influencer and podcast host, Arielle Lorre shares her battle with addiction, her journey to sobriety, and how she turned her life around. This is one of my favorite episodes yet! Her inspirational story will remind you that no obstacle in life can prevent you from fulfilling your dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling joy is one of the hardest and most vulnerable emotions to let yourself feel. It’s so scary, right? You immediately go into “this is too good to be true” mode and are constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop. So how can you let yourself be happy? I’m giving you one big trick to tap into your most joyful self in today’s episode!  And just a friendly reminder, we are slowly closing out this podcast to make way for something brand spankin’ new, so make sure you’re following me on @HannahCranston for the big announcement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it’s our body hair or body issues, orgasming too quickly or way too slowly, “weird" fantasies or “boring" preferences, we ALL have hangups around sex. Today on the podcast, Hannah sits down with Sex With Emily host, Emily Morse to talk through the root of some of these hangups and how we can overcome them to enjoy ourselves more in the bedroom! Emily Morse is a doctor of human sexuality, a sex and relationship expert, and the host of the Sex with Emily podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am opening up about a huge moment of weakness in my own life and how I found the strength to cope with it and move forward. I am not someone who, like many of you, likes to admit when they’re feeling weak or when they need some extra help. But when my body shut down this month, I learned how to regain my strength and use the lessons learned during this experience to carry on with a vengeance. Whether you’re feeling physically down or emotionally fragile and wanting some guidance, this is the episode for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By now we’ve all heard of Marie Kondo and “sparking joy,” but how can you organize your space and clean out your home in a way that is intuitive to YOU? Today on the pod, I’m sitting down with Dany D’Andrea of Spatial Soulutions to learn how you can “edit” your space based off of how you live in it, to live more freely and in a way that speaks to your soul. As a bit of a hoarder myself, I needed this wisdom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling like shit? Hating the way you look? Wishing you were at a different place in your career? We’ve all been there! Whether a break-up, lay-off, or run-in with a high school nemesis has taken a wrecking ball to your confidence or even if you’re looking to build up your self-worth from ground zero, this is the episode for you. Today I’m giving you 3 tangible tips to get your groove back and embody more self-confidence. Side effects of self-confidence include leading a healthier, happier, and richer life…so listen with caution and listen immediately!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking about mental health in any scenario can be taboo and daunting, but exposing your own struggles, especially to a partner, can be terrifying. We all know that we SHOULD talk about mental health to destigmatize it, but where do we start? How do we broach the topic with our loved ones? And what do we do if they react poorly? Today I sit down with Alyssa Lein Smith, who is the Chief Of Staff and the media manager at Quincy Jones Productions and also someone who has been diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome, to talk about just that! Alyssa discusses her struggle with mental illness and how she overcame, sharing an unbelievable story filled with heartbreak and whole lot of triumph! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this episode, I sat down with a true badass: Sonja Rasula. She's the CEO and founder of Unique Markets. We talk about everything from starting your own business, to the importance of community, and why YOU need to collaborate to create.  Download to hear all of her wisdom, and be sure to subscribe to keep the knowledge coming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve hated my thighs. Not disliked. Not “wasn’t in love with.” HATED. With a capital “H.” I’ve spent hours looking up “How to slim your thighs” articles and, more time than I’d like to admit, looking in the mirror ridiculing myself for not working harder in the gym, kicking myself for eating too much, or cursing my genetics. Sound familiar? We’ve all hated something about ourselves at some point. Finally, I got fed up with carrying around so much hate and decided to make a change. It took awhile and a lot of work, but I finally learned to L-O-V-E my thighs. On today’s episode, I’m giving you the tangible tips I used to get over my negative self- talk and fall in love with my body. Are you ready to make a change? Listen now and let me know what you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want better relationships (and of course, better sex), but oftentimes achieving these requires scary and uncomfortable acts of vulnerability. It’s no easy task to put yourself out there, but the reward is well worth it! On today's episode of Too Much To Handle, Shan Boodram is giving us her best tips to being more open, engaging in better communication with your partner, and having great sex. Shan Boodram is the Internet’s most sought-after, certified sex educator, dating expert and lifestyle personality with over 20 million views alongside her mainstream coverage across ABC’s “The View,” MTV, Fox News, CNN, The New York Times, Forbes and Time Magazine. You can preorder the book here: www.thegameofdesire.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know the narrative too well: Are they judging me? Are they waiting for me to fail? Are they talking behind my back? We build up these stories in our heads about what others may or may not think about us, unknowingly holding ourselves back in the meantime.  Today, I am giving you 3 tangible tips to stop the self-talk and more importantly, stop giving a flying f*ck about other people’s opinions of you. Go to fabfitfun.com, and use my code TOOMUCH, to get $10 off your first FabFitFun box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women are always put into different boxes, especially in the workplace. You’re either labeled a b*tch or too nice and we’re calling BS! On today's episode, I chat with Anna Wood about how we can express our femininity inside the workplace. Anna is the Founder/CEO of Brains over Blonde, a feminist lifestyle platform for women who REFUSE to choose between femininity and success. Anna is a Google alumnus with a Stanford MBA, a serial entrepreneur, content creator, and a Feminist with a capital F. As a sales / marketing lead in Silicon Valley, she worked with major brands such as Netflix, Expedia, and Airbnb. Now, as a self-described "Female Empoweress," she helps other women carve out amazing careers and cultivate fearless lives. She's appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and Bustle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AHH! I just moved in with my boyfriend!! Today, I’m answering YOUR questions about how to have the awkward conversations about finances, boundaries, and bathrooms. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or sharing an apartment already—these tips will help you navigate cohabitation and all the drama that comes with it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes life can be shitty. Really shitty. There’s no escaping that. But how you get out of your darkest times and move forward is what matters. Today I’m sitting down with Erin Cummings, a Los Angeles based actress, writer, and cancer survivor to talk about how she dealt with her lowest moment in life and learned to thrive. Her podcast Kappa Kappa Cancer pulls back the curtain to enlighten listeners to the real deal when it comes to cancer treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do first thing in the morning? How do you feel? Most people start their mornings stressed— rushing to get out the door, checking their work emails, and thinking about what traffic will be like during their commute. But what if I told you that by doing one simple thing, you could change the trajectory of your day...and the trajectory of your life? My morning routine has made me happier, more successful, and helped me find love. It may sound like a silver bullet, and it is! Today I’m breaking down EXACTLY what I do every single morning to make sure that I start my day right and create the foundation for an amazing life, beyond my wildest dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A career takes time, and so does a relationship. For many of us—when these two things fight for our attention—we become overwhelmed. We think if our situation was different, if we had a different partner or a different career, we wouldn't be experiencing the anxiety and stress. But the truth is in the balancing act. On today's episode of Too Much To Handle, I sit down with the influencer behind PRBossBabe—Laura Gimbert—to discuss balancing your relationship and career. Tune in to this conversation to learn how to control this very volatile seesaw! This episode is brought to you by: DAILY HARVEST: Go to dailyharvest.com enter promo code TOOMUCH to get three cups FREE in your first box! SHOEDAZZLE: Go to shoedazzle.com/toomuch to get your first pair of shoes for 75% off—as low as $10! FABFITFUN: Use promo code TOOMUCH to get $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Have you ever felt discouraged by how your career was going and what did you do to overcome that feeling?” That’s the listener question I’m answering today! On this episode of #TMTH, I’m getting REAL and talking about how we paralyze ourselves by comparing our success to others, pinning our happiness to money or a promotion, and wishing we were in a different place in life. I’ve been there (and sometimes continue to be there), so I’m breaking down how I move myself forward and use my fears and anxiety as fuel and inspiration! This episode is brought to you by: THIRDLOVE: Go to thirdlove.com/toomuch now to get 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dreaming of quitting your day job for your side hustle? Do you wish that your passion project was your main source of income? While these my sound like pipe dreams now, taking the leap and pursuing your “crazy idea” may actually be the best thing you ever do and you can do it NOW. Today on TMTH, I’m sitting down with Jen Glantz, the founder of the viral business, Bridesmaid For Hire, and an actual bridesmaid for hire, herself! Jen is the voice behind the podcast, ‘You’re Not Getting Any Younger’ and has so much wisdom to share in this episode about how she turned a late-night Craigslist joke into her thriving career. BETTERHELP: Go to betterhelp.com/hannah to get 10% off your first month with discount code HANNAH   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making people laugh is one of the greatest gifts in the world. But, how do we do it?! We’re breaking down steps to infuse your life with more humor! On today’s episode of Too Much To Handle, I sit down with Rachael O’Brien to talk about her career as a stand-up comedian, how comedy is sexist, and how she bounces back after bombing on stage (or in life)! This episode is brought to you by: SHOEDAZZLET: Get your first pair of shoes for 75% off when you go to shoedazzle.com/toomuch BETTERHELP: Go to betterhelp.com/hannah to get 10% off your first month with discount code HANNAH   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting over a break-up can sometimes seem impossible—there’s often pain, anger, or even feelings of regret. While time and space can help you move on from your ex, there are actually some tangible things that you can do to help you find closure. You are so worthy of love and of having the best relationship of your life— here’s how. On today’s episode of Too Much To Handle, I am joined by Kate Nicholls to discuss our past relationships and how we moved forward in life to learn to love ourselves and find the partners of our dreams. This episode is brought to you by: DAILY HARVEST: Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code TOOMUCH to get three cups FREE in your first box! CHEGG: For $5 off your 1st month’s subscription, go to chegg.com/tmth and usepromo code: TMTH HANDY: To get your first 3-hour cleaning for $39 when you sign up for a plan, visit handy.com/toomuch and use promo code TOOMUCH.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the moment we are born, we are told how to act, how to dress, how to behave, and how to exist in this world. We are prescribed roles and identities based on our gender, our sexuality, our religion, our geography, the list goes on… But what if we had the courage to break out of the confines that society places us within and step into our true and authentic selves? What if we break the mold? On today’s episode of Too Much To Handle, I am joined by trans activist, Jacob Tobia, to discuss how they are breaking free from the ‘classical trans narrative,’ why gender is fun & funny, and how toxic masculinity is most detrimental to cisgender men. Jacob is a writer, producer, and author of the forthcoming memoir Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story. THIRDLOVE: Go to thirdlove.com/toomuch now to get 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you hate your body? Are you in a toxic relationship? Is your job making you cry on a regular basis? Do you find yourself questioning your purpose on this planet, like all the time? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, I feel you!! I’ve been there time and time again. I've felt stuck and depressed about pretty much every aspect of my life. That is, until I realized my worth and started loving my self. On today’s episode of Too Much To Handle, I break down the TANGIBLE steps I took to stop self-sabotaging and find true and unconditional self love. This is your key to unlock your full potential and elevate your life! AUDIBLE: Get started with a 30-day trial when you go to audible.com/toomuch or text TOOMUCH to 500500 SHOEDAZZLET: Get your first pair of shoes for 75% off when you go to shoedazzle.com/toomuch BETTERHELP: Go to betterhelp.com/hannah to get 10% off your first month with discount code HANNAH   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often think of organized religion and the LGBTQ+ community as mutually exclusive. But why should those who don’t subscribe to heteronormativity be deprived of God? On today’s episode of Too Much To Handle, I am joined by Grace Baldridge to discuss how she incorporates this duality into her life. Grace is the host of Refinery 29’s Creeps and Geeks, the singer/songwriter behind Six Feet Under All The Same, and my friend! This episode is brought to you by: BETTERHELP: Go to betterhelp.com/hannah to get 10% off your first month with discount code HANNAH  DAILY HARVEST: Go to daily-harvest.com and enter promo code TOOMUCH to get three cups FREE in your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research shows that Millennials work harder for less money than previous generations. We are the most stressed generation so it makes sense that we experience the most intense feelings of burn out! On today's episode of Too Much To Handle, I sit down with Krista Williams to strategize ways to beat that pesky burnout and be kinder to yourself! Krista is the co-host of the Almost 30 podcast and badass behind the The Hundred Blog. Subscribe for weekly episodes to help you navigate through this crazy experience called life! This show is brought to you by: THIRDLOVE: Go to thirdlove.com/toomuch now to get 15% off your first purchase! ZOLA: To start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry on Zola, go to ZOLA.com/toomuch WARBY PARKER: Head to warbyparker.com/toomuch to order your free Home Try-On’s today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Get a boyfriend” is at the top of a large proportion of women’s resolutions list this year! And even though Hannah is all about self-love, finding love and connection is important (but also like really really hard).  On today’s episode of Too Much To Handle, Hannah is talking with Erika Abdelatif about navigating the dating app world and finding a great partner. Erika is the editor for Bustle and Creator & Host of 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallopian Tubes' at UCBLA—and in this discussion, she shares her experience with over 400 (!!) dates and how she met and fell in love with her boyfriend. This episode is brought to you by AUDIBLE:  Try it free for 30 days by visiting audible.com/toomuch or by texting TOOMUCH to 500500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stressing about working out, losing weight, AND trying to be body positive can be too much to handle! On today’s episode, Hannah sits down with Cassey Ho of Blogilates to talk about how to be body positive while still workin’ on your body! Cassey Ho is an award-winning fitness instructor, entrepreneur and personality based in Los Angeles, CA. She is the creator of Blogilates, the #1 female fitness channel on YouTube with over 500 million video views and 4 million subscribers. This episode is brought to you by: DAILY HARVEST: Go to daily-harvest.com/toomuch to get 3 cups free in your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bachelor is back! And while we LOVE the show, the premise and themes can sometimes be a little problematic and can make us feel insecure. So how can we watch The Bachelor without feeling bad about our own lives, our love lives, and the state of society? On today’s episode of Too Much To Handle, Hannah answers these questions with none other than The Bachelor himself—Nick Viall.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the New Year! Did you resolve to lose weight? Get a boyfriend? Or just try harder in general this year? You’re not alone! AND you’re not doing resolutions right!! On today’s episode of Too Much To Handle, Hannah and her best friend, Amanda talk about how to set your 2019 up for success and what you should really focus on when making your goals. This episode is brought to you by:  STORYWORTH: For $20 off, visit storyworth.com/toomuch when you subscribe! GREEN CHEF: To get $50 off your first time box, go to greenchef.us/toomuch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Too Much To Handle - Hannah answers your questions. From dating to politics, all the way to her thoughts on “Baby It’s Cold Outside” — tune in to hear Hannah give her unfiltered take. This episode is brought to you by MYRO: Get 50% off your first order by visiting  mymyro.com/toomuch   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Too Much To Handle, Hannah unpacks the very popular self-care movement with the host of the wildly popular Almost 30 podcast—Lindsey Simcik.  Together—they define what is self-care, how it’s a form of activism, and why it doesn’t take all that much time and money.  This episode is brought to you by: SCENTBIRD: For 50% off your first month, visit scentbird.com/toomuch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Is posting a hot and revealing photo a power move? Or, are we just giving in to society’s expectations of women to be sex objects? On this episode of Too Much To Handle, Hannah is joined by Instagram model and mega influencer, Lindsey Pelas, to talk thirst traps. Lindsey has amassed a following of over 8 million on Instagram with her bikini photos and sassy personality. The two breakdown the science behind posting a photo of you feeling yourself and its impact on society! This episode is brought you by: SCENTBIRD: Get 50% off your first month today by visiting  scentbird.com/toomuch YOUVEDA: For 35% off your first-time order, visit youveda.com/toomuch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We should all be feminists…” but how do we become one? So much of what we learn about gender and gender dynamics comes from politics, pop culture, and, of course, our parents.   On today’s episode of Too Much to Handle, Hannah sits down with her parent, her mom, to discuss when and how she became a feminist and how she instilled the ideals of gender equality and activism in Hannah.   This episode is sponsored by: STORY WORTH: For $20 off, visit storyworth.com/toomuch when you subscribe! YOUVEDA: For 35% off, visit youveda.com/toomuch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Astrology is fake but...” educated, successful, Millennial women are flocking to their horoscopes more than any other generation before them. But why? Do they believe in astrology? Or are they using it for something else?  On today’s episode of Too Much To Handle, Hannah and Erika Abdelatif answer these questions and so many more! Erika is the editor for Bustle and Creator & Host of 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallopian Tubes' at UCBLA.   This episode is brought to you by: HINT: To receive 36 bottles for $36, visit drinkhint.com/toomuch and use the promo code: TOOMUCH SCENTBIRD: For 50% off your first month, visit scentbird.com/toomuch CARE/OF: For 25% off your first month, visit careof.com and enter promo code: TOOMUCH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you like being dominated in bed or being submissive during sex, can you still be a feminist? And how can you reconcile the two? That’s what Hannah and Emily Morse of Sex With Emily are answering in today’s episode. As a doctor of human sexuality and sex & relationships, Emily weighs in on why so many women are turned on by sexual submission and find pleasure in relinquishing control in the bedroom, while Hannah breaks down where these desires and fantasies may stem from and how we can find even more pleasure by looking at them with a critical eye. This episode is brought to you buy Lola. For 40% off all subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter TOOMUCH at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been fat-shaming women for over a hundred years, but as we fight against society’s strict confines for what the “ideal” body must look like, have we gone too far by skinny-shaming thin women? On this episode of Too Much To Handle, we dive deep into the root of body-shaming, whether thin women can be body positive too, and why our bodies should be celebrated, not dissected. This episode is sponsored by Green Chef. To get $50 off your first time box, go to greenchef.us/toomuch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“All women are crazy!” There’s no question women are called ‘crazy’ more than men, but why is that? What does ‘crazy’ even mean? And how do we confront this gendered term? On today’s episode, Hannah and her best friend, Amanda, break it down and unpack how this label has been used to dismiss women in societies throughout history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Halloween is the one day a year when a girl can dress up like a total slut, and no other girls can say anything else about it’...but can women still fight objectification if they decide to wear a sexy costume on this holiday? On this episode of Too Much To Handle, Hannah is joined by Erika Abdelatif, editor for Bustle and Creator & Host of 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallopian Tubes' at UCBLA, to break it down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too Much To Handle with Hannah Cranston is an ode to every single woman out there who has been told that she is too much. We’re having the conversations you’re already having behind closed doors, but nobody is talking about publicly. Tune in and buckle up because it’s going to be (you guessed it!) — too much to handle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices