Be There in Five

This week, Kate asked listeners what they'd like to be distracted by on election day and listeners submitted a wide range of meaningless topics that are perfect meaningful discussions to listen to while we all do a whole lot of waiting. Whether you are waiting in line at the polls or waiting for results to come in, Kate is honored to keep you company via this one-take unedited casual stream of solo consciousness. Please go vote and remember many locations still take registrations on election day!! She will fill topics in the description later, Kate hasn't listened back to it since she just decided to do this and is not totally sure what's in here. She recalls explaining a strategy she's planned out for how to win Jeopardy, telling stories about bad roommates, dissecting different types of plaid, ranking celebrity veneers, and at one point she does map which Gilmore Girls character best represents each Taylor Swift album after explaining each era of Taylor Swift's hair evolution, so there's that. Enjoy & take care of yourself! VIRTUAL LIVE SHOW TICKETS! NOV 12th @ 9:05 PM EST: onlocationlive.com/bethereinfive SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! -Glossier.com/podcast/BETHEREINFIVE for 10% off! -Take advantage of this limited time offer to save seventy-five dollars on your starter kit. Candidco.com/bethereinfive code bethereinfive -Start your 100-day trial and shop the entire Away lineup of travel essentials, including their best- selling suitcases, at awaytravel.com/bethereinfive --Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Jeopardy CSV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwT5wj_P7BKXUl9tOUJWYzVvUjA/view

Kate and her sister Kelly answer listener voicemails. First, Kate reminisces her attempted rebrand to a Manic Pixie Dream Girl after seeing Garden State in 2004. Then, Kate and/or Kelly answer listener questions surrounding the topics of: -Songs that Kate hates -Kardashian's KOVID Trip -Danielle Bernstein/WeWoreWhat -What's the deal with vests? -What to do about getting pressured to get married? -Trouble with in-laws and being put in uncomfortable positions to attend COVID weddings -Colonial Williamsburg Influencer Takeover -Closing election/life thoughts BUY TICKETS TO BE THERE IN FIVE LIVE! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NUTRAFOL.com promo code bethereinfive for 20% off Hellofresh.com/betherenifive80 code bethereinfive80 for $80 off across 5 meals Ritual.com/bethereinfive for 10% off first three months Betterhelp.com/bethereinfiive

For this bonus episode, Kate is joined by Kate Casey (from the popular podcast Reality Life with Kate Casey) to discuss the future of reality TV, what it's like interviewing show insiders, her favorite docuseries/documentaries, Bravo, and many other topics. They also go deeper into HBO Max's The Vow, since Kate (Casey) has interviewed several subject matter experts on the NXIVM cult and has interesting insight into the motive of the cult's infamous leader. The other episode about The Vow came out earlier today so listen to both if you want the full scoop! Enjoy! Support this week's Black-owned businesses, submitted by listeners! http://www.madebymalyia.com/ https://www.thanksaredue.com/ https://asecondufoundation.org/

This week, Kate has two slightly different episodes that discuss topics related to HBO Max's hit series about the NXIVM "celebrity sex cult," The Vow. In this deep dive, Kate is solo and focuses on the psychological tactics used in the NXIVM cult and compares them to self-help gurus, religious organizations, and MLMs through discussion of the BITE model, Neuro-linguistic programming, and other facets of mind control. She also tells a semi-relevant story about why she got super into researching more about cults over the weekend after a spooky trip. This topic is a little- nay, a lot - outside of Kate's wheelhouse so forgive her for any clunkiness, however, she wanted to explore the 'whys' of how people got themselves into this criminal organization under the guise of professional development. The next episode (will be out soon) is a lighthearted conversation with Kate Casey from the popular podcast Reality Life With Kate Casey where they discuss The Vow (before Kate had finished it) and have a few different conversations surrounding reality TV and various docuseries. Enjoy! Support our sponsors: For a limited time, new customers can get 10% off your first order at glossier.com/podcast/bethereinfive ButcherBox is offering new members a Turkey for free in their first box at Butcherbox.com/bethereinfive Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive Rothys.com/bethereinfive Sources: https://frankreport.com/2017/11/18/guest-view-did-raniere-salzman-use-nlp-and-hypnosis-to-get-followers-to-commit-crimes-for-nxivm-and-have-sex-with-raniere/ https://www.insider.com/nxivm-used-real-psychology-to-fetishize-vulnerability-manipulate-2020-9?amp https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/NXIVM/esp10.html https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/NXIVM/esp4.html

The podcast explores the complexities of deciding to have children, the financial pressures of parenthood, and the impact of social media. They discuss pet peeves related to mom life, mommy wine culture, and the excess of children's birthday parties. The pressure and expectations of motherhood are explored, along with the fear of losing one's identity and the comparison to previous generations. The chapter concludes by reflecting on the joys and challenges of motherhood, emphasizing its worthiness despite the chaos.

The podcast explores the anxieties and challenges faced by childless millennial women when it comes to deciding about parenthood. It delves into the emotional and psychological changes experienced during pregnancy and motherhood, emphasizing the importance of understanding and normalizing the challenges faced by new mothers. The speaker also discusses the influence of social media on perceptions of motherhood and the need for open and candid conversations. Additionally, the podcast touches on topics such as societal expectations, personal identity, and the power of embracing vulnerabilities.

This week, per last Friday's Instagram story, Kate takes on the realities of women in the workforce and the [at times] hilarities of being in the corporate world. From business casual attire, e-mail passive aggression, and corporate jargon all the way to listeners' examples of gender coded condescension, she attempts to describe the issues women face at work through a comedic and analytic lens. Please advise. Warmest regards, Kate SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Butcherbox.com/bethereinfive Glossier.com/podcast/bethereinfive Betterhelp.com/bethereinfive Works Cited:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/27/us/likability-penalty.html

This week's bonus episode is a conversation with BTI5 royal correspondent Merritt Beck (@merrittbeck, The Style Scribe) about Omid Scobie's book that details Harry & Meghan's time in the spotlight, "Finding Freedom." They discuss what stood out to them in each phase of their relationship, from the courtship, engagement, wedding, and baby to ultimately stepping down as working royals. Did Kate & Merritt think it was an accurate portrayal? Did they need all these elaborate descriptions of food? Do they believe Meghan *really* wasn't involved in perhaps the most flattering book of all time? Note: Kate decided to upload the long uncut version, so this is longer than usual, but she assumed more is more when it comes to royal enthusiasts. Enjoy! Featured in this episode are 5 of our listeners' favorite Black-owned businesses: https://www.hificookies.com/ https://www.secandleco.com/ https://www.junebabyseattle.com https://freemaiden.com/ https://www.flickofthewhiskcakes.com/ Help A Human Out Podcast: https://stillkickin.co/blogs/help-a-human-out

This week, Kate resurrects her Mormon Mommy Blogger series to discuss a few recent obsessions she has in this space. After some reflection on last year's series, she analyzes her recent journey following a blog called Turtle Creek Lane in a level of hypnotizing excess she deems comparable to their decor. She also discusses Mormon homesteader bloggers, finding out Twilight was written by an LDS author, and ex-Mormon whistleblowers, among other things. Enjoy! Support our sponsors! Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bethereinfive Rothys.com/bethereinfive Helixsleep.com/bethereinfive

A lighthearted, fast-paced snorkel Kate recorded after going through her high school memorabilia on very little sleep. This episode snorkels through: Amenities at my parent's house American Girl catalogs Favorite niche TikToks/Oracle Deal Tanning bed culture in the 00s Rachel Hollis' new book Prom dresses Problematic high school colloquialisms Dr. Seuss hats??? Origin of poodle skirts Oriental Trading Catalogs He's All That reboot with Addison Rae My experience watching Grease at sleepovers Crowdsourced names of high school cliques Support our sponsors! ritual.com/bethereinfive butcherbox.com/bethereinfive liquidiv.com/bethereinfive