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Ariana Madix: The Modern Day Natasha Naginsky Of Sex And The City – And How Rachel Leviss Was NOT The Carrie Bradshaw In The Infamous 2022 Scandoval Cheating Betrayal

Throughout the Sex And The City run, Natasha Naginsky was seen as the villain; someone who was standing in the way of Carrie and Mr. Big’s happiness. Compared to Carrie, she was seen as plain and boring; someone that Mr. Big himself probably found boring. In contrast to Carrie, Natasha always wore elegant colours. Her favourite were white and light pink. Natasha was a woman who was far more aspirational than any other on the show. She was done dirty. I could just imagine what their actual breakup would look like, I imagine Ariana Madix’s break up with ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval following his affair with her best friend Raquel Leviss, now known as Rachel, as seen on the 10th season of Vanderpump Rules. Their nasty breakup was dubbed “Scandoval” by the media. Here, we break down the entire drama that unfolded in the aftermath of the cheating scandal. We explore how Ariana Madix is the modern day Natasha Naginsky of Sex And The City. And we explain how Rachel’s side of the story was much deeper than that of Carrie’s. Let’s discuss…

Kourtney Kardashian: A Deep Dive Into Her Very Passionate Decision To Choose Keep Her Personal Life Private When It’s (LITERALLY!) Her Job To Share It – And What Her Past With Scott Disick And Her Current Marriage To Travis Barker Have To Do With It

In later seasons of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kourtney Kardashian began to set boundaries when it came down to how much of herself she showed on TV. Kim and Khloe were particularly frustrated with their eldest sister because her setting such boundaries meant that there was more weight on them to show their lives more than they’d initially signed up for. While I could certainly understand Kim’s frustration regarding the situation she was handed that she didn’t choose herself, especially from a professional perspective, I couldn’t help but empathize with Kourtney. Here, we break down Kourtney’s inspiration behind her decision to be more private about her life. We explore what her past with Scott Disick, as well as her current marriage with Travis Barker, had to do with that decision. And we explain what Kourtney’s life decisions can teach us about the big difference in choosing the wrong partner and the right partner. Let’s discuss…

Kylie Jenner: The Biggest Truths And Misconceptions On Postpartum Depression – And The One Crucial Thing A New Mother Must Choose To Do In Times Of Struggle

Kylie Jenner has been out and about supporting her partner during awards season. She’s not an actress herself (at least not yet). She’s a businesswoman, influencer, investor and a star in her own right. Her beauty empire had expanded to an empire after multiple collaborations with Kylie’s sisters, Kim and Khloe Kardashian. By July 2018 and at the age of 20, Kylie became the youngest person to be listed in the Forbes list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women with an estimated net worth of nearly $900 million. She continues to expand her business empire by launching new product lines like Kylie Swim, a swimwear line, in August 2021, and Kylie Baby, a skincare product line for babies, in September 2021. To add to it, Kylie has invested in multiple real estate business ventures. Kylie is also a mother of two – daughter Stormi and son Aire. Here we break down Kylie’s struggle with postpartum depression. We explore why her sharing her story is so impactful to new mothers. And we explain the ONE thing that’s absolutely crucial to do in times of struggle. Let’s discuss…

Alex Hall: All Reasons Why It Might Be Time Her To Leave ‘Selling The OC’ And The Oppenheim Group Altogether – A Deep Dive Into Her Rift With Ashtyn Zerboni

The very, very brutally hostile reunion episode of Selling Sunset featured the cast of the spinoff show Selling The OC. They were all there to promote the 4th season of their show, which follows the agents as they navigate their personal lives while selling houses in the OC area. Perhaps the most interesting storyline that ever came out of the whole thing was Alex Hall and her relationship with Pitch Perfect actress Brittany Snow. I’m not even sorry that I’m referring to him as that, because at the end of the day, that’s all he’s really known for, and if he wasn’t involved with Alex Hall, he wouldn’t have even been mentioned at all in any of the details of the Netflix reality show. The latest season was the continuation of the complicated tale, as well as the conclusion. Here, we break down Alex Hall’s entire history starting with her life before she joined the OC team up to now. We explore her rift with her co-worker Ashtyn Zerboni. And we explain why she deserves more than what The Oppenheim Group has given her. Let’s discuss…

Marlee Matlin: What The Response To Her Abuse Allegations Against William Hurt Tells Us About How Society Views Female Survivors – And How Society And The Court System Have Failed To Protect Women

In 2009, Marlee Matlin bravely opened up about the abuse she’d endured at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, William Hurt, whom she dated for two years in the 80’s after meeting on the set of Children of a Lesser God, the 1986 drama which won her an Academy Award. The abuse was something she heavily detailed in her memoir, I’ll Scream If I Want To. She stated that when she won an Oscar in 1987 for her lead performance, which was presented to her by Hurt, she was afraid. She was afraid to have to face her then-boyfriend at such close proximity. By that point, he’d already began to abuse her. But at the ceremony, he’d already put on a facade of a supportive boyfriend, even signed her name. Following her revelation, she faces a lot of scrutiny for speaking up. Here, we break down Marlee Matlin’s relationship with Hurt and what followed after she’d opened up about the abuse she’d endured at his hands. We explore the stories of abuse of other women in media who didn’t survive like Matlin. And we explain what their stories tell us on how society and the court system has failed women everywhere. Let’s discuss…

Brooke Hogan: The Dynamics Of Having A Codependent Relationship With A Parent In Adulthood – And The Outcomes That Can Make It Or Break It For The People Involved

The dictionary defines parenthood as ‘the state of being a parent and the responsibilities involved.’ The ways two people parent leave a lasting impact on the child(ren) involved. With the recent passing of WWE legend Hulk Hogan, I was reminded of how time and time again, we see parents fail in their roles as parents. Together with his first ex-wife Linda Hogan, whom he was married to between 1983 and 2009, Hogan had two children, Nick and Brooke. He was very close with both of his children, but in recent years, a friction between Hulk and Brooke came to light. Here, we break down Hulk Hogan’s relationship with Brooke, beginning from the early 2000’s to now. We explain the dynamic of a codependent parent and everything that it entails. And we explore the effects that codependency has on the child. Let’s discuss…

Caitlyn Jenner: All The Reasons Why She’s Seen As A Self-Hating And Self-Discriminating Individual In The Trans Community – And Why She Might Actually Have A Point In All Of This

If there’s any family that goes against everything the 1960’s said what a traditional family should look like, it’s the Kardashian-Jenner family. This includes Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner before she transitioned in 2015. Throughout the years, since her transition, Caitlyn has been actively spending most of her time with the LGBTQ community, particularly the trans community. More particularly, she was friends with Candis Cayne and Sophia Hutchins, who sadly passed away in July 2025. Caitlyn has been greatly been criticized by the public, particularly the transgender community itself, for her worldviews on the subject of trans issues. Here, we take a deep dive into these views that she’s been so greatly judged by. We explore how they’ve impacted her in the media as an advocate for the trans community. And we explain why she actually might be right. Let’s discuss…

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley – The Hardships (And Joys) Of Raising A Special Needs Child – And What It Takes For A Parent To Successfully Raise One

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley recently opened up to Kylie Kelce about the hardships she’d faced as a special needs parent. Her son Grayson has autism. She particularly opened up about KultureCity, an organization that outfits sensory rooms that are at NFL stadiums, and how she became involved with it following an overwhelming experience at an airport with Grayson. Since he was first diagnosed at age 2, Farley has become a great advocate and a voice for kids with autism and their amazing parents. In an old Instagram post, Farley wrote, ‘In an Instagram post, Farley wrote of her son, ‘This is a new realm for us. One filled with tons of information and different theory’s of treatments. So grateful Grey chose me to be his mommy and @rogermathewsnj to be his daddy.’ Here, we break down the history of autism to its entirety. We explore the exact hardships parents of special needs kids may face. And we thoroughly explain why raising a special needs child isn’t a burden or a curse, but a gift. Let’s discuss…

Megan Fox: The One Who Told Women To Stop Listening To Patriarchy Because They Are ‘Eternal Light Beings’ – How Kim Kardashian Proved She Was Right

Megan Fox recently broke her social media hiatus when she posted an Instagram story, her first following the birth of her daughter with Machine Gun Kelly, born in March. The story read, ‘38 years old. Six weeks pregnant (unplanned but a happy surprise). Please stop listening to the patriarchy. Women are eternal light beings. Women don’t have an expiration date. Don’t let them take your power from you.’ In the video, made by a fan, Fox was seen giggling around and being silly, wearing a cropped shirt and pleated skirt. Fox’s ‘comeback’ was strong and empowering to women and girls everywhere around the world. It struck a chord with them. Her transparency took back the narrative that women are on a timeline. It was her addressing some of the negative comments she received, particularly those related to her age and the “unplanned” nature of the pregnancy. Though she was, for the most part, talking about becoming a mother in that particular post, the words could resonate with ALL women; not just those who eager to become mothers at a ‘later’ age. Fox’s words highlighted the broader concept of women’s power and autonomy, reminding women that they are not defined by their ability to reproduce or their perceived biological clock. She did more than tell women not to worry about the baseless timeline that was invented by society. She encourages women to trust their own instincts and not let external pressures dictate their lives; in more than just fertility and having children as a whole. It put an emphasis that women aren’t, or at least shouldn’t be, defined by their roles as mothers, wives, or any other societal label. Her message empowers women to define their own values and live their lives on their own terms. Here, we break down Megan Fox’s message to women to its entirety and relate to the historic worldviews on women. We explore what Kim Kardashian (and Kris Jenner) has to do with it all. And we explain what ALL women can take away from Fox’s message. Let’s discuss…

Shauna Rae: How The World Views Disabled Women In Their Reproductive Health And Motherhood Practices – And What Changes Need To Be Made In Oder To Make Disabled Lives Easier

Shauna Rae is a young woman in her 20’s; a reality star who went viral for her appearance. After having gone through growth hormones on-and-off, she was ultimately diagnosed with pituitary dwarfism at the age of sixteen, a side-effect of her brain cancer and subsequent chemotherapy. Rae had a form of cancer as a young child, which stunted the growth of her pituitary gland. It resulted in pituitary dwarfism, the condition that keeps her under 4 feet tall and appearing as a child. She’d been very open about the struggles she’s had to face in her day-to-day life due to the consequences of her illness. It’s hard to living and being part of a society that doesn’t fully accept your differences. It’s not so much as people’s unwillingness to learn; but more of the inability or lack of interest to unlearn something that they were made to believe for a long time. But one particular thing she’d had to grapple with is her inability to have children due to the treatments she underwent as a child; or better yet, due to the medical neglect she and her parents had endured. Here, we break down Shauna Rae’s life story of living with the disability. We explore how her infertility journey relates to the broken system of how the world views women with disabilities. And we explain what changes need to made in order to understand how the world can adapt to make lives easier for women with disabilities; not harder. Let’s discuss…