Alex and Shane talk about Christmas traditions, Elf on the Shelf, and the possibility of Santa granting you limitless powers.


Journalist Tara Ellison of The Cut discusses her fascinating article, "What My Mom Taught Me About Sex," internalized misogyny, empowerment, and the evolution of our collective views on sex, self, and relationships as we age.
 
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like manifestation, toxic family members, and so much more!


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